It’s one of the most breathtaking promises in Scripture—one day, we’ll be caught up. Together. In the air. With the Lord. Forever.
That word—together—carries so much weight. This isn’t just about you and God. It’s about all of us. A reunion beyond anything we’ve ever known. No more distance. No more grief. Just joy. Complete, eternal joy in the presence of Jesus and those we’ve loved and longed for.
But until that day comes, we’re still here—in school pickup lines, grocery aisles, staff meetings and small groups. And maybe the most powerful thing we can do with this promise is let it shape how we live right now.
What if we saw every moment as a rehearsal for that final gathering? That frustrating coworker? They might be standing next to you in glory one day. That friend you haven’t checked on in weeks? You’re going to spend forever with her. That church member who sees things differently from you? You’re both part of the same eternal story.
This promise isn’t just about the end—it’s fuel for how we treat each other now.
So today, live with a little more tenderness. Reach out to the lonely. Let go of the grudge. Speak kindly, even when it’s hard, because this faith journey isn’t meant to be walked alone. We are in this together—waiting, hoping and one day, rising.
And when we finally meet Him in the air, we’ll look around and see not just the Savior we’ve longed for, but the community we’ve built in love.
