Ready for a Better Way

 And He will send His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. (Matthew 24:31)

For many of us, when stress or conflict strikes, our immediate response may be to run to the fridge, or the local bar, or grab a cigarette. And there are programs offered that address these types of unhealthy impulses – usually with some sort of pre-planning of an alternate “better way” behavior. You learn to recognize the alarm, the red flag, and are prepared in advance … because you desire the better way to the best outcome.

When you hear a train whistle, especially when you are right near the tracks, it is really loud! You have learned the most responsible, healthy response. It is a well – established, pre-planned best and “only” option for the best outcome. Stop when you hear the whistle and the guard rails come down at the crossing.

The same is true for a tornado siren. You have already learned, thought out, decided, and chosen the best place to go for protection, the better way – in advance. You have pre-planned and are ready at a moment’s notice for whenever that siren might go off.

The same needs to be true for heaven’s final trumpet blast. Have you thought this out as well? Do you feel prepared for whenever it might go off? What do you need to do now to be prepared for then? What is the better way? The best outcome? And who do you know that needs to be made aware before the alarm is sounded?

Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved … (Acts 16:31)