The primary reason why many believers are not cheerful is because of doubt and unbelief. What a contradiction! By manifesting an attitude of unbelief, we are inadvertently calling God a liar. But God cannot lie; His words must surely come to pass, therefore let us rejoice and be glad in Him always. Beloved, be fully persuaded that, what the Lord has promised, He is also able to perform. 

Are you born again? Christ has redeemed you from the curse of the law that the blessing of Abraham might be released upon you; and that you might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Activate your faith by declaring what the Lord has done in the face of the negative situations around you. Like Apostle Paul, always remember and talk about how and when the Lord delivered you from the hand of the enemy.

Men lie to cover up their shameful actions or to escape being punished for their wrong doing. You may cover your lies so that no man may know but you cannot hide them from God. The Word of God says all unrepentant liars shall not escape punishment in hell. It is the truth and not lies that makes a man free from deception and bondage. No matter how severe or threatening the consequence of your action may be, always speak the truth. 

Compared to eternity, long life on earth is very brief, so let us learn to number our days, that we may know how to live. It will not be long before your pilgrimage on earth comes to an end. Your time on earth is so short and one day it will be your turn to expire. This world is not your home; you are here as a pilgrim on a journey that will eventually come to an end someday.

The mystery about the Rapture, unravelled by the Holy Spirit through Apostle Paul in our text was mentioned by the Lord Jesus Christ in John Chapter eleven, during an important conversation with Martha when He went to raise Lazarus from the dead. When Jesus spoke about the Rapture, neither Martha nor the disciples understood what He was talking about because it was still a mystery at that time.