Yet another prediction for the end of the world has failed to be correct. The situation raises the issue of when and at what point ought Christians concern themselves with the future. The answer is simple: It doesn't matter. In the end we cannot know the day and time, and if we did, it should not change the way we live our lives. Paul tells the Thessalonians in chapter 5 of his first letter: "brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night."(verses 1-2) Instead, be sure to "encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."(verse 11)
If we are already living a life of love for our brothers and sisters, and for those who are lost, if we are reaching to those who need to hear the Gospel, and if we are remaining dedicated to God pleasing life, we are already doing everything necessary to prepare for the Rapture. In the end, Christ judges us by the love we have shown, not if we were waiting in our front yard for him.(Matthew 25:37-39) Understand Christ calls us to lives of active serving and loving, let us emphasize that as much as others emphasize the next doomsday prediction.
Peace and Joy.
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