“Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps himself dressed and ready to go, lest he walks naked and everyone see his shame.”—Revelation 16:15
Jesus warns us about being clothed when He returns. What does this mean?
One traditional interpretation of the background of this verse is that priests in the Jewish Temple stood watch during various times. If they were to fall asleep while on watch—a failure of duty—their clothing was burned, and they had to return home naked.
We know Jesus's warning is serious. In the Garden, Adam and Eve were ashamed when God came looking for them because of their nakedness. That’s why they made clothes for themselves.
Those who are unprepared for the Rapture and are not clothed in charity, mercy and compassion will face a similar shame. Believers should be wearing the image of Jesus. They should also put on the whole armor of God - Faith, Hope and Love. As royal priests, we must be dressed and ready—alert and on watch for the return of Jesus.
We already know what happens to derelict priests in the failure of duty. At the Rapture, many are shamefully left behind, exposed in complete nakedness and embarrassment.
Pray a prayer of dedication, repentance (photo) and renewal if you feel you are not ready.
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