Abundant Faith Prayer Conference

The second coming of Jesus is the most anticipated event in human history, and Jesus is soon to come! However, millions have been deceived on this topic. The return of Jesus to earth is the blessed hope of all Christians. It captivates the imagination and warms the heart. As we study this week about the events after Jesus returns, did you know that God will present the history of humanity and reveal the ultimate destiny of every person who has ever lived? Did you know during the 1,000 years, the saints will “judge” wicked angels and all unsaved humans? Well, this week's study will provide clear biblical evidence of these facts and so many other relevant scriptural references about the "Events After Jesus Returns"!

As we have seen already, the Scriptures foretell a devastating event that will shake the entire globe. On the day when Jesus returns…Earthquakes will rock the planet; the world will experience great disasters and upheavals; millions of angelic beings will appear in the heavens with Jesus; and every eye will see the King of the universe approaching in the sky. Let's see what else happens when Jesus returns!

In Part 1 of our lesson from last week, we ended that lesson talking about the saved or the righteous people going through the Great Tribulation with Christ. For clarity, please let me take a moment to define “The Great Tribulation”. This is a great time of trouble for God's people at the end of time spoken of by Daniel, in Daniel 12:1, Jesus, in Matthew 24:21, and the apostle John, in Revelation 7:14. You can be assured that the Lord will carry His faithful believers through this difficult time as revealed in Revelation 3:10. It occurs just before the second coming of Jesus. Let's wrap-up this lesson on what the Bible says about a secret rapture.

As we revealed in our lessons during the two last weeks, the Bible is clear that when Jesus comes back, His feet will not touch the ground. It says the righteous will be caught up to meet Jesus in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:17). That is why Jesus emphatically warned us in, “Matthew 24:26-27, "Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth; behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." Satan cannot replicate a worldwide, devastating event of the magnitude of the real second coming. However, if he can seduce the world into believing false theories such as the secret rapture, he won't need to. It is important to know and understand what Jesus says about the rapture and His second coming! Will there be a rapture when Jesus returns? YES! Will the rapture be secret? NO!

When the door closed on Noah's ark, the probation to those who stood on the outside closed along with it. They had misused their last opportunity to enter the ark and be saved. Yet for another seven days, they danced and played around the ark, while nature continued as it had from the beginning. Nothing in the world around them so much as hinted that doomsday was just around the corner. Not until the lightning began to flash, the thunder began to roll, and the rain began to fall, did they realize anything was wrong. That will not be the case the next time God destroys the earth. Christ's coming in the cloud will interrupt a world that is partying with severe trauma. Prior to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, the entire planet will be engulfed in disaster more severe than anything the world has ever known. The Bible calls it “a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation.” (Daniel 12:1).

Are you prepared for the second coming of Jesus Christ or will you be deceived? Stay tuned and Jesus will speak to you through His Word! This lesson will reveal how you can keep from being misled or deceived about the manner in which Christ will return.

The Bible is filled with signs of Jesus' soon return to take all true believers who have trusted, obeyed, and endured to the end to our eternal homes with Him. Based on these contemporary signs of the end of time along with other signs as recorded throughout the Bible, but especially in the book of Matthew, lead to the conviction that the time of the end has just about reached its conclusion and that Jesus will soon come. Will you be ready?

The Bible accurately recorded history in advance since the time of Babylon – prophecy affirmed by any history book. We can trust it will also be right about the second coming of Jesus Christ. In a sweeping, comprehensive review of world history, a prophecy found in the Bible in the book Daniel, chapter two, revealed the rise and fall of nations in advance – all culminating with the second coming. More than 2,600 years ago, an ancient Babylonian king who had conquered the nation of Israel had a mysterious, confusing dream. When his wise men and astrologers couldn't decipher his dream, a Hebrew captive stepped forward and, through God's help, unraveled the king's dream, which provided a stunning overview of time down to the end of the world. This lesson completes the preliminary study on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;" Titus 2:13 (KJV) Are you looking forward to the blessed hope - "The Second Coming of Jesus Christ!!!" Nothing in the history of humanity could compare to the colossal significance of the second coming of Jesus Christ. The Second Coming of Jesus Christ marks the end of the world as we know it. The return of Jesus is the climactic conclusion of our age. The Bible predicts that all things will come to a screeching halt at the Second Coming, but that God's people will cross a threshold marking the entrance to eternity. We must discipline ourselves to stay awake. We must be alert to the signs of the times and not fall asleep spiritually so that we will be ready when Jesus returns.

God will keep us safe, and He will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Stop allowing fear, doubt, and disobedience to keep you from receiving everything God desires to give you or to bless others through you! Just give your burdens, cares, concerns, troubled mind, and sin to the Lord and He will keep you from evil and see you through. In this evil world, God says, “I Will Keep You Safe!”

Many of us are walking with a limp – a limp of brokenness, fear, defeat, ripped hearts, heaviness, sickness, confusion, or flawed lives. Praise be to God, Jesus is near telling us “This Is The Way”, walk ye in it. As we walk in the way He directs, we shall walk in the will of God and experience unimaginable blessings, peace, joy, and happiness. “This Is The Way!”

I am clothed in Christ's righteousness, so Satan can't penetrate my armor. I am an overcomer armored up and battle-ready! No longer can Satan intimidate me. I am more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ; I can change the spiritual atmosphere and use His power to heal, lead, and speak the truth into the atmosphere. I am powerful, resilient, anointed, and a threat to the Devil! The New Me!

The pain and suffering we have inflicted on ourselves and others; the evil deeds and wickedness we have done can all be forgiven and our sins, as well as iniquities, forgotten. That's right, pardon and forgotten! For Real? Yes, we can rest in Jesus without the stain and guilty of sin. We can be free with our debts paid in full, forgiven, and forgotten! For Real?

As I look at Your great creation, I realize that Your love is unbelievable! Only love could have made such a magnificent world. Your love is unbelievable; Your love is so amazing and unconditional. Your love has changed my whole world. I now see the beauty of Your love. Your love is so wonderful and flows like a waterfall filling my heart with “an unbelievable love”!

It is a certainty that we will have difficult times. Being a Christian does not mean that we won't have challenging times. There are challenges and difficult moments in our lives, but Jesus will see us through these times. In those moments we do things to provoke God's anger, praise God, His anger only lasts for a moment, and we have His assurance that His favor is life! Whenever we experience weeping seasons, we can shout during the night because “Joy Is Coming" in the morning!

Today's focus scriptures outline the keys to learning and gaining blessings from the Chastening of God. Truly there are great benefits and ensuing blessings in God's chastening. The first thing to learn is to be happy that God corrects us. The next thing we must learn as children of God is not to despise the chastening of the Almighty. The last thing we can learn from the chastening of God is He wounds, but He faithfully binds up. He may injure, but He abundantly heals. “The Chastening of God!”

Today's focus scripture assures that if we are planted, we shall flourish in God. First, we must be planted in the house of the Lord. Secondly, we shall still bring forth fruit in old age. Thirdly, we shall be fat and flourishing. In our ups and downs, we shall be fruitful to the end of our lives and produce good fruit in the Lord. Planted In God's House!

It is God's will and purpose for us to be saved and not lost. We must trust God's purpose for our lives so that His will can be manifested in our daily walk. When we allow God to fulfill His purpose in our lives, all things will together for our good! His counsel shall always stand! His purpose fulfilled!

Jesus manifests His presence in a special way when two or more of His children touch and agree in the Spirit. But before we can tap into this power, there must be an agreement between the two of us trusting and believing in the Will of God. This lets us know there is power in united prayers. As we blend our faith together, we grow to respect, appreciate, and understand one another with our uniqueness. More importantly, we trust, respect, and appreciate Jesus as we plug into His power! Agreeing In The Spirit!

There is no greater love than the love of God as manifested by Him giving His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins. The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. We become joint-heirs with Christ. It is so wonderful to become a part of God's family! Many children are born into families all over the world who will never receive an inheritance. Many Christians don't know about their inheritance in Christ. We are no longer slaves, but sons and daughters, of God, with benefits. Tap into your benefits today! God's Benefits!

Our Heavenly Father wants to give us His most precious gift, but we need to come to God and ask Him for this priceless gift. We have the assurance that if we asked, God will give us the Holy Spirit. There is no doubt that the gift of the Holy Spirit is a great gift, but if we don't value this gift, then we won't even ask our Heavenly Father for this gift. Just like our earthly fathers have given us many blessings, our Heavenly Father gives us countless blessings including His most treasured gift, the Holy Spirit. Once we receive this most cherished gift, we welcome His presence and submit to the influence and leading of the Holy Spirit, the Most Precious Gift!

In today's focus scripture, the psalmist remembered that the LORD was the only One who could lift his head up and give him the comfort he needed to keep pressing forward. We too must come realize that when we are experiencing our darkest hour; and troubles keep on mounting, God is our only source of strength and encouragement to lift our heads. It is during those times our faith and trust in God will make the difference because our strength comes from God! He's A Lifter!

As God's children, we are confident that He loves us, watches, protects, and defends us. God is a strong tower, a place of defense for His children, so we can find true security in God. Many people go through life without enjoying this type of security. People pay a lot of money for security, but only God can make us secure and make us feel free from fear and anxiety. We find security in knowing we belong to God. We are married to God, so we don't walk alone. He is with us, and He is for us. He uses His divine power to provide all the security we need in life. Through Christ Jesus, we have everything we need, we are safe in His arms in His true Security!

I encourage you to take God at His word and praise Him for keeping it. So, trust God, and don't be afraid, because no one can harm us when God is with us. I vow to trust, obey, and serve You O Lord. I am thankful for everything You have already done and the things You are doing right now for me. God has rescued me from my enemies times and times and kept my feet on the path of righteousness. As long as I am alive, I am committed to walking in the light from God's throne. Don't Be Afraid!

I pray that you can feel God's love and how important you are to Him. Although we don't think a lot about a strand of hair, but this little thing is a complicated process maintained by God. Nothing goes unnoticed by God. God knows everything! He knows the beginning and the ending. God knows what you are feeling; He knows the pain or joy in your heart; he knows your concerns, fears, needs, and sin. I am inspired by this knowledge to bring all of my concerns and cares to the Lord. We don't have to fear because God knows everything. He knows what is going to happen before it occurs, but more importantly, God has already planned for the unexpected and all troubles waiting to engulf us. “God Knows Everything!”

With a mighty hand and outstretched arms, God protects me. God is always near and ready to deliver. From the rising and setting of the sun, I can count on God. The Lord is Great, and He is worthy to be praised! I don't just praise You Lord for what You are doing and the blessings flowing over my life, but because You are God, Redeemer, Maker, Savior, and Everlasting King. You are worthy of Forever Praise!

As I reflect on my life, I can't help but thank the Lord for bringing me through the storm, rain, and the midnight tears. God has been so good to me and I want the Lord to know that I thank Him. I thank the Lord for saving my soul, filling me with His Holy Spirit, blessing me with an amazing family, a loving church family, and all the wonderful people He has placed in my life. The good days certainly outweigh the bad. I thank the Lord for His grace and mercy that endures forever and ever. I praise the Lord, and give thanks unto Him for He is good and loves me with an everlasting love! Oh “Give Thanks!”

Whatever the Lord says, it is right, true, and worthy of absolute belief. The fact that God says a thing is the highest proof it is true. All of His works are done in truth and faithfulness. All that He does is executed faithfully with righteousness at its core! No matter what we face or go through, we can trust the Lord to deliver us out of all our troubles. Though the road may be rough and the going tough, I'm trusting In the Lord to see me through! God is always near when our hearts are broken. God is our strength, refuge, and comfort!

So often we fail to clap our hands or shout unto the Lord who is King over all the earth, but we clap our hands and shout for our sports, musical, political, or spiritual superstars. The Lord is awesome; for He is the great King over all the earth! The Lord, who is the greatest King, gives us victory over our attackers. He puts our enemies under our feet. Come on, let's clap our hands and shout unto Him for He is good and loves us with an everlasting love. He's a wonder! Don't you know, we are the apple of His eye and His prized possession, and He has an inheritance waiting for us! He Is The King!

Although personal afflictions will come, but we are overcomers sealed with the seal of the living God, as His elect. We can take heart and have peace even though we are living in a world plagued with trouble on every hand. Perhaps you might find yourself feeling defeated, stop right now believing that lie. Remember, we are more than a conqueror because Jesus abides in us, and He has already defeated Satan, and overcame the world, so we are overcomers. As children of God, we must refuse to allow the circumstances of life to cause us to think we are not overcomers. We must fight until the battle is won! We are Overcomers!

We should not worry because there is nothing - no challenge, problem, trouble, pain, affliction, or hardship - too big or too hard for God to handle! There is no one too powerful or cruel that we will ever face greater than God. There is nothing we will ever need that God cannot provide from His endless storehouse. As long as we trust, obey and faithfully follow God, we are walking in harmony with God in His fulness to supply all of our needs and to protect us from all harm, danger, and all destructive forces. "Don't Worry!"

I can personally testify that God is the true and living God, who is all-powerful, with an unlimited storehouse, hears and answers our prayers when we call upon him. But we must believe that God will hear and answer our petition according to His divine wisdom and riches in heaven. There is no challenge, problem, or trouble that God cannot handle. God is the only one who has total control over the world. He owns everything, so He can use His power, divine wisdom and knowledge, and His unlimited resources to answer our prayers. “Who Do You Call?”

Many of us are like David who tasted sorrow, but today God wants to clothe us with His joy. God is ready to step in and turn our mourning into dancing! Let's celebrate the transformation of suffering and mourning into God's victory and gladness through dancing! Dance with all of your might in the presence of the Lord! Are you dancing? Stop looking upon your circumstances but look up to Jesus! He is ready to turn your mourning into dancing!

We must understand that we are not dealing with an enemy here on earth that we can see or touch with our hands, but with the darkness of spiritual beings who were once in heaven and are now using their authority and power to try to rule the world. That's why we must put on the whole armor of God and stand, not giving an inch of ground so when the fighting is over, we are still standing. No matter how vicious the attacks and the schemes thrown against us, we shall stand and be victorious, if we are “Dressed To Stand”

God's love is perfect! As we respond to God's perfect love with love, we reverence God for His awesomeness. As we grow in our knowledge of God, so does our love for God grow. The more our love grows the less we fear. As the Holy Spirit perfectly develops our love and frees us from all traces of self, all craving fear is gone. God's love never dies! Nothing is lacking in God's love! Whatever we need in every aspect of our lives can be found in God's love. God loves us even when we don't love Him. No matter what we do or how bad we hurt Him, God still loves us! God cares deeply for us and desires the best for us. He has a perfect plan to bring happiness, peace, love, and joy to our lives. That's "perfect love"!

As the pressure of the world and evil forces press against us, our "strength of Joy" is marked by our faith in the presence of our Heavenly Father, in His power, and His hedge of protection surrounding us. Internal joy and contentment fill our hearts as we rest in God's presence, His divine wisdom, and perfect timing. We gain "strength in joy" from God's Word as we trust, obey, and depend on the Lord!

As God's law is written in our hearts, our love for God burns deep within moving us to trust and obey His Word. Then His Word that's written in our heart along with our faith becomes the guiding force in our lives. Our love for God and His Word, along with our faith in God increases, thereby making us stronger and courageous to do God's will with joy and happiness. His love, righteousness, and His law are written in my heart!

You have a plan to prosper and not to harm us, but to give us a future and hope of a new life in Christ. You have given Your Word that You will finish the work You started in us (Philippians 1:6). We know You do not halfway do anything. You started the work in us, and You will be sure to complete it. Rejoice, my sisters and brothers, whatever you are going through right now, just know that God is not finished, so the best is yet to come! Every one of your needs, He will supply! While you are waiting, He will give His perfect peace. His peace of protection will guard your heart and keep your mind in Christ Jesus. “Your Word!”

Lord, when our world keeps shaking and we are breaking, help us to be patient and wait on You to renew our strength. Lord, we need Your strength when the rain won't stop pouring all over us. Through every heartbreak, every setback, and every battle, help us to be patient. Help us not to turn back, but preserve, and do thy Will, so we will receive everything You have promised. Patience!!!

Far too long we have lived in a society where justice is based upon those who have money and power and those who do not. Harsh laws, unjust political powers, poverty, and unrighteous decisions by those in leadership and the judicial system or by the pride and power of wicked people have influenced what is justice! God is not silent about His intentions and views regarding justice. God said do not pervert justice by showing favoritism to the rich or partiality to the poor. Judge every case honestly and fairly, Leviticus 19:15 (KJV). For those who won't, the Lord will execute righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed! (Psalms 103:6)

Today's focus scripture reminds us that “No weapon” that is formed against us shall prevail and every tongue shall be condemned. It might seem as if evil is winning, but we get to declare victory because God's power is at work. We are on the winning team! We are invincible when God is the force working in and through us!

Today's focus scripture reminds us that when we walk through deep waters, God will be with us! When we walk through the fire, we will not get burned because God is with us. As we walk with God, in faith, there is no need to fear because God is holding our hand and leading us into His perfect will. We are more than conquerors because God is fighting our battles and ordering our steps. “I Will Be With You!”

As children of God sharing His covenant, God reveals His secret to us. No, He doesn't reveal all secret things, but the things He reveals belong to those who trust and obey Him. God reveals everything we need to know to be saved and to follow Him in obedience. God pardons our iniquity as we repent of our sins. We who honor and worship Him, God will share His secrets.

When we find ourselves down, discouraged, rejected, and we just don't know what to do, “Call On Jesus”, and He will hear and answer our call. To call on Jesus simply means to pray and seek His help. Although we are limited in knowledge and lack the wisdom to know and understand many things in life, God knows all things; He knows the end before they begin – Isaiah 46:10. When we “Call On Jesus", we are assured in Isaiah 65:24, that before we call, He will answer; and while we are yet speaking, He will hear. When we call on Jesus, He will not only answer, but He will tell us things we couldn't possibly know according to Jeremiah 33:3. Only God has the power to answer us and show us “great and mighty things.

As we stand firm in our faith in Jesus, we will not be shaken. No matter how deep, how serious, or even hopeless things might seem, we don't have to be afraid! As we draw near to the throne of grace with confidence, Christ will help us in time of need. As we turn to Christ, He will strengthen us to endure and overcome the forces coming against us. We “stand firm” by holding on to Jesus' promises. Now, we have His power to “stand firm”!

We have all sinned and made mistakes. Most likely, every one of us has done something wrong. Perhaps, we have made a bad decision or walked down the wrong path. If you ever feel like your record is spotty with sins and there is no way out, please be assured that there is a way out! There is freedom in Jesus! Jesus is ready and willing to purge all your sins from your record and to set you free. Free!!!!

Hallelujah, we have been set free! We are free in Jesus! We are liberated and released from the shackles of sins and brokenness. God's divine grace and love have swept us off our feet. Sanctified! God's plan for our lives is perfect! We can live boldly knowing that we are God's precious masterpiece crafted intentionally for His divine purpose! Sanctified! No more shame! No more fear! No more walking in defeat because we are God's masterpiece! We are sanctified through truth! We are sanctified through the blood of Jesus Christ. Praise God, we are changed and set apart! “Sanctified!”

God's lovingkindness is “Better Than Life” because, in the deepest sense, it is the source of the life that satisfies the soul. Nothing can satisfy our deep longing for love and happiness like God's love. God's lovingkindness can transform our misery, sadness, and unfulfilled lives into pure joy and happiness. God's love and inward peace fill our hearts with joy, comfort, contentment, and happiness as we take His hand in love.

We certainly praise the Lord for the beauty of the world our awesome God created for us! When we think about the blessings, we experience day in and day out from God, can anyone doubt His goodness toward us? We also know that the Lord loves us, so we can't help but, to worship Him with thanksgiving and praises because of His love and mercy toward all humans. Indeed the Lord Is Good!

If you don't believe in Jesus Christ and His righteousness, then this promise is not for you. This promise is only for those who believe in Jesus Christ. This promise is God's execution of eternal life to everyone who is saved and endured until the end. Hallelujah, God will give us everlasting life with no end in His awesome presence forever. Living eternally in heaven! “The Promise!”

God has a greater perspective of life's events, so His perspective, plans, and schedules are perfect and holy. Today's scripture gives us such promises and excitement! Just think how you feel when you know that something very special is planned for you. You know that is coming, but you don't know what it is. You have spent time thinking and imagining what it is, but you don't know. What you do know is that your excitement is growing, and your heart is filled with joy as you wait. Just like you trust the person or persons who are planning these wonderful things for you, we too can trust God with His plans for us. He has unthinkable things for those who love Him!