“Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words” (1 Thessalonians 4:17-18).
What is the comfort? That none of those who trust in the salvation of the Lord will be left out of the resurrection. We shall all be caught up with the Lord forever. Take comfort that you are not alone, nor forgotten, ever! The Lord has given you promises that are sure and eternal. Be comforted and comfort others with the comfort you yourself have received from the Lord.
Lord, I know there are all kinds of systems built around the idea of some being left behind and others being resurrected. Lord, I do not know these things and although others may take comfort from these words, help me take comfort from the promise You have given throughout the ages that all who remain in You now will be with You in eternity. Help me accept the comfort I know is true even if I have other ideas that comfort me as well.
Lord Jesus, it boils down to the truth that all things are in Your hands. Help me to trust Your Word, for Your never-failing Word endures forever. You have spoken promises to all who believe and in those promises is the hope we have of life everlasting. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of life that I may be led in Your salvation to prepare for the eternal life You have promised to all those who are faithful. Amen.
