....”I definitely anticipate a pre trib rapture for a number of reasons”....
I as well...sounds like you’ve looked closely at all positions to make your own determination on what God is revealing to us. I did so years ago when it became an issue for me to decide where I stood on the matter. Took quite awhile though became obvious where God wanted me to stand...and it is His truth I want to know, even if I might wish otherwise.
Frankly I would wish this period of Tribulation wouldn’t be so at all....so many will die ad such vast and serious destruction of the cities etc.
I watched Japan’s earthquake and Tusami unfold again a few nights ago and was struck that so much destruction so quickly......and that was just ONE earthquake. My mind cannot comprehend what this world and people left will one day face....I don’t think any can.
If they knew, they'd commit suicide today. It will be that bad.
That makes it even more breathtaking to understand that Christ suffered this wrath for all believers on the cross. If it is unimagineable for one person, will we ever comprehend the price He paid?
Our God is truly awesome.