The evangelists who came to our church described the rapture in such dramatic sermons that I didn't think the week would end before Jesus' return. Our vacation Bible school teachers taught His imminent return through object lessons, stories and songs. We believed He would come in the twinkling of an eye, and so we prepared for the event by giving our hearts to the Lord. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert. Hopefully, we aren't thinking like them, putting our emphasis on material gain and searching for pleasure.
Reflections is a column of brief reflections on Scripture passages.
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