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Ph.D in theology here, taught on the college-level, wrote many books on prophecy. From my earliest years I heard news of the imminent return of Christ. Senior citizen now, and still here. Even so come quickly Lord Jesus!

In Bible college 1971-76 and the Rapture was seen as imminent then, too. I remember the excited talk about the European Common Market signaling the "one world government" and "one world currency" that would be in place during the Tribulation. Christ's return was so close I didn't think I would see 50. But here I am at 66 and still waiting. I have never stopped believing the Rapture was going to happen and all the things Scripture says will occur WILL still. II Peter speaks about this truth and we should never give up trusting the Lord's exceedingly great and precious promises:

Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.”

But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water, through which the world of that time perished in the flood. And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat. But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. (II Peter 3:5-13)

I go to sleep at night praising God for His grace and mercy and awake every morning thinking today might be the day He returns. I am ready!