DREAMS

What is the “Rapture”?
The word “rapture”is derived from the Latin word “raptu”, which means “caught away or
caught up.” This Latin word is equivalent to the Greek “harpazo” translated as “caught up” in 1
Thessalonians 4:17. This event, described here and in 1 Corinthians 15, refers to the catching up
of the church from the earth to meet the Lord Jesus Christ in the air. It involves only the faithful
of Christ’s churches. It literally means that when it is the Lord’s time, He will take born again
believers away from this earth to be with him forever.
Rapture should be nothing less than the great hope and eager expectation of every true
Christian. It is what the early church longed for and through the centuries has continued to be
the hope of many who have believed in the Lord Jesus Christ.
It’s been 21 years now, since I saw the dream. I believe it will happen sometime in my lifetime.
And may the Holy Spirit prepare you and me for that blessed moment.
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with
you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)
2. EARTHQUAKES
In 2004-05, when several earthquakes were occurring all over the world and in India, I awoke
with a start one night after seeing a dream of a massive earthquake occurring in Kerala, South
India. In the dream, I was driving my car to our Church, but to my horror, the roads were split
wide open and I could neither go forward or backward. Obviously it was a warning from the
Lord that a quake would hit our state, so I prayed about the matter that night and for a couple
of days and then forgot about it.
A week later, the Lord showed me another dream wherein an earthquake had already taken
place in our state and I am giving people directions as to where to find shelters. I prayed about
the matter again, this time more seriously.
To tell me that my prayers were not enough, the Lord showed me yet another dream of an
earthquake that had hit a locality near my house, with broken bridges and fallen electric lines.
For several days I and my wife prayed fervently that these earthquakes may not happen.
I resorted to corporate prayer and asked my church members to fast and pray for a day to avert
this calamity. God was merciful and answered our prayers.
God directs his people to pray and avert calamities. His children are always standing in the gap
every place on earth according to the counsel given by the Holy Spirit. As a result, not only
believers but those who don’t believe in the Lord Jesus Christ are also saved. Praise God that He
gives prior warning to His children who walk with Him.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)