4:17-18
17: Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.
When Jesus returns a second time, those who have not died will be caught up in the clouds with Him and we will live with Him forever in heaven!
18: Therefore encourage one another with these words.
This is encouraging, especially during trials. We can be reminded that we will see loved ones again and that we have something else to look forward to: eternity with God! No matter what happens on earth, we will find ourselves in heaven where there is no mourning or pain. This is why Paul can say, “for me to live is Christ and to die is gain” – Philippians 1:21.
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