Valley Gospel

Ever Ready: A Christian Awakening


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A thousand years of failed predictions have left many believers wary of talking about the end times at all. We take that hesitation head-on—not with new dates or blood moon charts, but with a clear, Scripture-first call to live ever ready, rejoicing in the promise of Christ’s return. From Luke 21’s “lift up your heads” to Acts 1’s assurance that “this same Jesus” will return in like manner, we chart the difference between the rapture and the second coming, why timing games sow doubt, and how the Spirit is gathering a remnant who loves His appearing.

We walk through 2 Thessalonians 2 to expose clever deceptions and hype that turn hope into fear, then linger in 1 Thessalonians 4 where Paul anchors the Church in comfort: the Lord descends with a shout, the dead in Christ rise, and those alive are caught up to meet Him in the air. Along the way, we reclaim “occupy till I come” as an active, joyful readiness—less spreadsheet and speculation, more holiness and witness. Expectant living reshapes priorities: worship deepens, mission sharpens, and the Bride listens for the distant announcement that the Bridegroom draws near.

You’ll hear why the Church need not dread His appearing, how misreading Matthew 24 breeds anxiety, and what it means to be part of a remnant that refuses both cynicism and sensationalism. The vision is vivid and practical: leave the timing to the Father, encourage one another daily, build the wall of Zion, and live as if the trumpet might sound within the hour. If your heart longs for hope without hype, for clarity that leads to courage, this message is for you.

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Valley GospelBy Pastor Bob Ezatoff