Anticipation is building. Can you feel it? We know daybreaks are dwindling and that soon, the final sunset will come when the Son sets out to claim His bride. The concept of us being raptured, us being snatched away from this wicked world just in the nick of time, is so utterly fantastical and inconceivable that it’s sometimes hard to believe it is true. We look at Scripture just to make sure we haven’t missed something and are reminded that our God, the one who parts seas and stills the sun, is capable of something just that big, something as extreme as parting skies and bursting open graves. It’s not our imaginations at all. He’s coming.

Even amid our present frustrations over how we’re ignored and ridiculed for our beliefs in a pretribulation rapture, our internal excitement grows. Maybe for some, you can’t call it excitement exactly, but you’ll sure call it a relief to get out of a world so hardly recognizable compared to where you grew up. We’re all growing weary waking and warning. Others won’t listen. For most, they’ll only believe when the world as they know it ends, so we can’t wait for the day to prove them wrong. Then it happens like a solid blow to the chest as reality settles upon our hearts. Our rescue will leave billions to suffer. Some of those billions will be our loved ones, our parents and siblings, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, coworkers, and even co-laborers in the church.

Truth is, because I have a vivid writer’s imagination, I can’t allow myself to dwell much on those thoughts with any great detail. They’re just too crushing. Four horsemen riding, bringing wars and famine, death and destruction, is all too much. From the very second after our disappearance, perpetual, spiritual nightfall will settle upon an unsuspecting people. No matter how long the period between the rapture and the signing of the covenant that will officially kick off the tribulation, when the light is removed, darkness will quickly become utter blackness with no restrainer to restrain. Inexpressible wickedness will rise and fill the vacuum left by the exodus of the church.

Maybe you’re like me and find it easier not to think much of their futures here, those who will be left behind. But just because we refuse to dwell on what they will experience doesn’t make the reality of their plight any less real. What if we found a constructive way to process our heartbreak and reach out to them after we’re gone? What if we go out in such a blaze of God’s glory that we cast light ahead into their existence like shining stars on the black canvas of night? What if we build them a sanctuary, many sanctuaries?

The idea of preparing a sanctuary in my home for those who will be left behind has been something that’s burdened me for over two years now. Recently, though, my urgency has been rising. How can I hope for the soon return of Jesus and pray for just that and not have my home squared away as much as possible? Guests are coming. I often wonder, as well-intentioned as I am, what if the rapture happens today and I haven’t completed my preparations? I’ll be brokenhearted and filled with regret over not completing a task so vital, yet one that’s a quiet whisper compared to all the other clamoring voices on my to-do list.

I watched a video this week that brought excitement to this long-waiting soul, one that gives me renewed hope for a sooner-than-later rapture. In my excitement, however, you can imagine the reminder, or maybe conviction is a better word, that echoed deep in my spirit. What about them? I now feel impressed upon to pause those things in life that I can and get accomplished, the work of building a sanctuary. Maybe it’s time you do the same.

If you have letters you want to write to those who will be left behind, sit down and do it. With all the beautiful letters I’ve found online, I have little hope that those who are desperate to know what happened to us will find those letters and rapture videos. I would imagine one of the first priorities of Satan will be to use AI to scrub the internet of any and all references to Jesus and the rapture. He’s called the prince of the air in Ephesians 2:2, so it would stand to reason that he will make vanish into thin air all our efforts to leave behind messages. If it’s not in print, don’t assume anyone will see it.

I have to wonder about my time dragging my feet. Sure, I’ve got the physical preparations pretty much done, at least as much as I know to do. I’ve known as I’ve purchased food for my family that it may actually be used by those who are left behind. I can’t help but hope it’s for them. I don’t think it makes me selfish that I say that. I think it makes me human. I don’t want to live in a world where starvation and poverty ravage my community and nation.

I hope we’re gone by then based on Jesus saying that when He comes, the world, for the most part, will be like in the days of Noah — folks eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage. I know there are differing views on that passage and its application, but hey, it gives me hope, so let me have it. If that verse is misapplied and severe hunger and global collapse occur before Jesus comes back, then I know by His power, protection, and provision, my family will be sustained.

I think my feet dragging has been more on the spiritual side of things. I have no, none, zero words that can possibly comfort the terror-filled hearts of people who figure out what’s happened, that they’ve been left behind to face the worst time in human history. It’s all so unimaginable for me that I find myself dreading addressing them. So I’ve stalled and allowed the item on my to-do list titled “Missing Letter” to be carried over week after week, month after month. Now, I have to stop the postponing and procrastinating and face what I’ve determined are my own fears. I’m afraid I won’t do it right or say it right or give them what they need to find Jesus.

I won’t. I have to accept my inadequacy for the task and write to them anyway. They need to be warned. They need to know they are loved by a faraway people and a nearby Savior. They need hope. That’s what they will be desperate for — hope. When those of us who bear the Spirit of the Light of the world are gone, what might we leave in our homes turned sanctuaries to tell them how they might seek out the Light of day?

Would you like to join me on this overwhelming and maybe even a little exciting journey of preparing our homes to be sanctuaries? We often hear pastors say how the tribulation is now casting its shadow upon us. Maybe we can do a little future light-casting of our own. I think it might be a welcome relief for our weary hearts. I’m tired of trying to shake church people awake and convince them of truth. I think I will enjoy a brief season of helping a people who will be desperately looking for answers and food and Jesus. Let’s focus on them for a while.

In the weeks to come, beginning after Thanksgiving, I will share with you my efforts to blaze, how I plan to cast light into the coming darkness. The articles will run here on Rapture Ready, so if you would like to be notified when those are available, you can sign up here: Updates.

I look forward to sharing this with you and blazing together for His glory.

Many blessings,

Lisa

If you are interested in watching the video I referenced above, it’s here: Generation 2434 (with Tyler) – Running Out Of Normal – with Pete Garcia. Tyler and Pete do a great job of depicting just how little time we have remaining of what can be considered relatively normal life. Too much is coming on the world, shadows of what Revelation 6 depicts as a picture of the tribulation: wars, famine, and massive, wide-scale death. You may have to set aside a few blocks of time since it’s such a long video, but I assure you it’s worth your time.

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About Daybreak with Lisa:

Daybreak is a way of life, one of exposing the rising darkness and telling of the soon-coming Light. We only have so many daybreaks remaining before that final sunset when we, as believers, are caught up in the air to meet Jesus.

As an author, Lisa Heaton is a storyteller with a heart for truth. Her greatest desire in her fiction and nonfiction work is to challenge the reader to discover the truth of who Jesus is and who they are to Him. Now, here as we wait for the any-minute arrival of Jesus for His church in the rapture, Lisa’s latest mission is to warn the lost and wake the found and to help others discover their unique voice to share the truth of our times. More at DaybreakWithLisa.com.

Matthew 24:4-12; “And Jesus answered them, ‘See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in My name saying, “I am the Christ,” and they will lead many astray. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place; but the end is not yet. For nations will rise up against nations, and kingdoms against kingdoms, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are but the beginning of the birth pains. Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. And then many will fall away and betray one another, and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.” (ESV – all emphasis mine)

Many of the mentioned issues in the above verses will be magnified during the 7-year tribulation/wrath, but the number of them occurring today is increasing rapidly. We have more signs now than ever before, and there is very little left that has to be done before the Rapture takes place. Just about everywhere around the globe, “Christianity” is not being tolerated, and in numerous Middle East countries and even in parts of Africa, Christians are being martyred just for taking Jesus as their Savior.

Luke 21 gives much of the same information. Beginning with verse 8, “And He said, ‘See that you are not led astray. For many will come in My name saying, “I Am He” and “the time is at hand”; do not go after them. And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once.’

“Then He said to them, ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.”

Going to verse 17, “You will be hated for My name’s sake. But, not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance, you will gain lives.” Then, verse 28 states, “Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption draws near.”

This world is being “programmed” more and more every day to welcome the evil antichrist and false prophet of the 7-year tribulation/wrath. There is a notable falling away from the true faith, and more people are seeking earthly pleasures and treasures than those seeking Heavenly things. Matthew 7:13-14, where more are on the road to destruction than on the straight and narrow path that leads to eternal life, is very evident today worldwide.

Romans 11:25 states, “Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers; a partial hardening has come upon Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.”

As of 2022, there are approximately 15.2 million Jews worldwide. Of that number, approximately 1% to 3% are truly Messianic. These are the ones that accept Yeshua, Jesus, as their Messiah. The balance is mostly bound by Judaism, a religion dating back approximately 4,000 years that believes in God, and their traditional form of worship is “temple inspired.” This form of their religion does not believe that the Messiah has come yet but will arrive one day.

According to Zechariah 13, in the last days, two-thirds of Israel will perish, but the remaining survivors will recognize Jesus as their true Messiah.

Regarding the reference made to “pestilences,” in 2019-2021, a major locust infestation took place across East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Continent. It was a magnitude not seen in numerous decades, and the total damage was substantial.

One more point, found in 1 John 4:1-3; “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God; every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already.”

John’s observation was from almost 2,000 years ago, and there were already false prophets and antichrists present. Just over the past twenty or so years, satanic activity has emerged from behind closed doors and is boldly out in the open. This movement is gaining ground rapidly, and this world is heading for the end of this age, as given in God’s word.

What we need now is to be “Listening for the Call” rather than watching all the signs. We need to get even closer to our Messiah and give Him praise and glory for the wonderful free gift He gave us at Calvary. In 2011, Mark Bishop released a song called “I’m Listening for the Call,” and it’s well worth reading and listening to on YouTube.

(1) “When I was a little boy, I heard about the last days, some morning when the Lord will come again. I remember how the saints of old sang about His coming; guess I didn’t think that much about it then.

Soon, the years took me far away, and church became a memory. I lived my life believing they were wrong. But every day I live, I see those prophecies fulfilling; by the signs of the times, I believe it won’t be long.

(ref) In the east, on a cloud, He’ll be coming for His children, and the monuments of sin will surely fall. I can see by the word that the day is drawing nearer; I’m not looking for the signs anymore; I’m listening for the call.

(2) Take a look in the Bible, and you’ll read of wars and famine; you’ll read about where men will fall away; two thousand years ago, upon pages that were written, but I’m telling you it sounds just like today.

I can see by the word that the day is drawing nearer. I’m not looking for the signs anymore; I’m listening for the call.”

The call will come for all true believers in Jesus the Christ. Just as 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, and Revelation 3:10 promise, the Father will keep us from the coming wrath. What is taking place right now in this world is totally unpleasant, to say the least, but the final 7-years prior to Jesus’ actual stepping foot on earth will be worse than ever experienced so far.

So, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 and 1 Corinthians 15:51-53, we should be listening for the “Trumpet of God” to sound and the call of an archangel. The thing is, by the time this happens, we will already be on our way up to meet Jesus in the air in a “twinkling of an eye.”

We pray every day, multiple times a day, that all our loved ones have received and accepted Jesus as their Savior. God will not force anyone to accept the free gift His Son has provided, but to all who will call out, He will gladly provide for their Salvation. Please see Romans 10:9-13 for the simple steps to being saved.

Likewise, God will respect anyone’s decision if they decide to reject the free gift, and He will allow them to spend eternity in absolute darkness in the Lake of Fire. That’s found in Revelation 20:11-15.

Once again, referencing Luke 21:28, the “beginning” started about a decade ago, and every day could be the one that we will receive the call. Having Jesus in our hearts and the Holy Spirit living within us is a guarantee that our reservation for eternal life in Heaven is intact. No one has sinned so greatly that the blood of the Savior cannot reach them. The only unforgivable sin is to take your last breath here without having Jesus as your Messiah.

Today would not be too soon to call out; it will be the most important decision you will ever make.

Maranatha!

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