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JUNE 18
COME UP HITHER

Scripture:  Rev. 4:1 “After this I looked, and behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were a
trumpet talking with me, which said, come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.”

    Revelation chapter 2 and 3 deals with the Church Age.  Now in chapter 4 the Church Age has come to an end and we see a door opened in heaven.  This is undoubtedly a picture of the rapture of the Church.  At the end of the Church Age we see the door closed and Jesus is standing on the outside knocking to gain entrance.  Now in this chapter we see a door opened in heaven and the voice saying “come up hither”.  
    The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible says that “this begins a new vision, the second great vision given to John the Apostle. The Lord's personal message to the individual churches is now over. He has told them who He is, pointed out their failures, and warned and counselled them to correct their failures. He has also given them the great promises of heaven if they will only overcome.
     Now it is time for the churches to see the future events that are coming upon the earth. It is time for the churches to know that Jesus Christ is coming back to earth. He is going to end the world and establish the kingdom of God forever and ever in a new heavens and earth.
    What a glorious day for the children of God when our Lord and Savior calls the Church out of this old world!  When He comes again, we’re going home!  A lot of changes will be made!  We’ll have a new body and a brand new home!  We’ll be in a perfect environment with Jesus as our King for all eternity! 
    Friend, He’s coming!  Are you ready for His coming?  We’ll hear His voice and then we’ll leave the ground!  Will you be in the rapture?  He’s coming soon for His children, won’t you make plans to meet Him?