When The Saints Go Marching In
When the saints go marching in, will you be in that number?
When I got out of the Air Force, I did not have a job. So, I did what many people do as they transition back to civilian life. I went back to living at home, until I got back on my feet again.
During this time, I decided to teach myself to play the electronic keyboard that I had bought in the Air Force.
I had always wanted to learn to play a musical instrument. I finally had both an instrument and the time to learn to play it. So, I got out the beginner's book that came with the electronic keyboard, and started teaching myself.
Eventually, I worked my way up to "When The Saints Go Marching In". I found this song really fun to play, and for some reason, I decided to see how fast I could learn to play it. I had learn to overcome my lack of a natural sense of rhythm, by watching the beat light on the keyboard. Pretty soon, I was playing this song at 220 beats per minute, the highest speed that it had.
I also changed the settings for orchestration, drums, and other accompaniment settings on the keyboard to produce a heavy metal sound. I change the sound produced when I pressed the keys to electric guitar. So, I succeed in creating a speed metal version of "When The Saints Go Marching In".
I was far from the first to change the sound of this classic song. The original song was written in 1896 AD as a hymn named "When The Saints Are Marching In". It was slow and mournful, often being used in funeral processions as the casket was carried to the grave site. Over the years, there were continual variations of the song with slightly different titles. By 1923 AD, "When The Saints Come Marching In", was recorded with the modern lyrics. The lyrics were noticeably different from the original song by this point. The song had taken on a much more joyful tone. However, the chorus of "When The Saints Are Marching In" was basically the same, with a one word change to become the familiar "When The Saints Go Marching In".
The song gained its familiar livelier sound, when the title was altered to the "When The Saints Go Marching In", and the tempo increased in 1927 AD, probably by Barbecue Bob, a famous Blues singer in his day. In 1938 AD, Louis Armstrong recorded his Jazz version, that all other versions are measured against.
Since that time, recordings of this song have been made in whatever style was popular at the time. The most well known, and most imitated, was the Fats Domino Rock and Roll version.
For those unfamiliar with this song, here are the lyrics:
Oh, when the saints
Go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh how I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the drums begin to bang
Oh, when the drums begin to bang
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the stars fall from the sky
Oh, when the stars fall from the sky
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the moon turns red with blood
Oh, when the moon turns red with blood
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call
Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the horsemen begin to ride
Oh, when the horsemen begin to ride
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the fire begins to blaze
Oh, when the fire begins to blaze
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in.
This song has a much deeper meaning than the simple lyrics might imply. It takes some understanding of the Book of Truth to understand the depth of this song. There are several keys to understanding what this song is really about.
The first key is the meaning of "saint" in this song. A saint in this song does not refer to someone dubbed a "Saint" by the False Church of Rome. A saint is defined by the Book of Truth in this song.
Everyone who receives instruction in the Law of Truth (Torah aka The Law) is a saint (Deuteronomy 33:2-4). Everyone who loves the Father of Truth (YHVH aka God aka THE LORD), and puts their hope in Him is a saint (Psalm 31:23-24). Everyone who has entered into a covenant with the Father of Truth is a saint (Psalm 50:5). Everyone who has came into the House of Truth is a saint (Acts 26:9-11). Everyone who is part of the Children of Truth (those who obey The Father of Truth because they love Him) is a saint (Ephesians 3:17-19). Everyone who obeys the Man of Truth (Yeshua HaMashiach aka Jesus Christ) in total surrender is a saint (Revelation 14:12).
The second key is knowing that this song was inspired by the book of Revelation, which ends the Book of Truth (The Bible). The imagery of end time events in the song are inspired by the book of Revelation, and related passages from the Renewed Covenant (B'rit Chadashah aka The New Testament).
The Man of Truth refers to these events collectively as the Tribulation (Matthew 24:21-22). The Tribulation ends with the Man of Truth coming to the Earth from Heaven with great glory and power (Matthew 24:27-30). The Tribulation will bring great fear to everyone on Earth, until the Man of Truth returns in great glory and power, to bring an end to wickedness (Luke 21:25-27).
The horsemen in the song are the terrible events, that will kill one fourth of the people on Earth, when the Tribulation begins with the Man of Lies (The Antichrist aka The Beast) rising to power (Revelation 6:2-8). The drums banging is a reference to the drums of war, that will sound when the Earth is plunged into a global war during this time (Revelation 6:4). The moon turning red with blood, and the stars falling from the sky in the song, announce the wrath of the Man of Truth coming upon the kingdom of the Man of Lies, at the end of the Tribulation (Revelation 6:12-17). The fire in the song is the fire, that destroys one third of the forests, and all of the grass on Earth during the Tribulation (Revelation 8:6-7).
The third key is where the saint go marching into.
The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, when he destroys the kingdom of the Man of Lies (1 Samuel 2:8-10). The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, to repay the Man of Lies for his treatment of the Children of Truth (Daniel 7:25-27). The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, when he comes to rescue Jerusalem from the Man of Lies (Zechariah 14:2-5).
The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, to take possession of his eternal kingdom (Daniel 7:18-22). All of the saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, when he comes back to rule the Earth (1 Thessalonians 3:13).
The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, to execute his enemies (Psalm 149:5-9). The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, when the Father of Truth repays the world for bringing tribulation upon them (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10). The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, to bring judgment upon the Children of Lies (those who disobey the Father of Truth because they do not love Him) (Jude 1:14-15).
The fourth key is the trumpet in the song.
The trumpet in the song causes some of the saints, who are alive when it is sounded, to have their mortal bodies changed to immortal bodies, without needing to die first (1 Corinthians 15:51-53). The trumpet in the song causes all of the saints, who have already died, to be resurrected, then those saints, who are alive, to be given immortal bodies, and then both of groups of saints to meet with the Man of Truth in the air, to be with him forever (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18). The trumpet will tell them to come up to the Man of Truth, like it did to John the Jew (Yochanon aka the Apostle John) (Revelation 4:1).
The fifth key is the plea to be counted in that number in the song.
The Father of Truth will preserve the souls of some of the saints in the Tribulation (Psalm 97:10). Some of the saints will give their lives as a gift to the Father of Truth in the Tribulation (Psalm 116:13-15). Some of the saints will be overcame by the Man of Lies in the Tribulation, when he makes war on them (Daniel 7:21). Some of the saints will be worn out by the Man of Lies in the Tribulation (Daniel 7:25). Some of the saints will be killed during the Tribulation (Revelation 6:9-11). Some of the saints will die in the war, which the Man of Lies will make upon those, who will not worship him (Revelation 13:6-8). These saints, which die in the Tribulation, will be the last group to be resurrected as part of the First Resurrection, that is completed after the Man of Truth ends the Tribulation (Revelation 20:4-6).
The First Resurrection, the resurrection of the Children of Truth, is not a one-time event, but happens in phases. The First resurrection began with the resurrection of the Man of Truth, and ends with the resurrection of the Tribulation saints, right before he begins his reign on the Earth (1 Corinthians 15:20-25).
The second phase was the resurrection of some of the dead saints in Jerusalem, right after the resurrection of the Man of Truth, the first phase (Matthew 27:52-53). The third phase is when the rest of the saints, who have died before the Tribulation, are resurrected to meet the Man of Truth in the air, so they can go marching in with him to end the Tribulation (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17). The fourth phase is when the two witnesses are resurrected, to meet the Man of Truth in the air, during the Tribulation, so they can go marching in with him to end the Tribulation (Revelation 11:3-12). The fifth phase is the resurrection of all the saints, who died during the Tribulation, after the saints went marching in with the Man of Truth to end the Tribulation (Revelation 20:1-4).
In the same way, the meeting up with the Man of Truth in the air, without dying first, is not a one-time event, but happens in phases. Enoch the Gentile met the Man of Truth up in the air, in a mortal body, as the first phase (Genesis 5:22-24). Elijah the Jew met the Man of Truth up in the air, in a mortal body, as the second phase (2 Kings 2:9-11). Some of the saints, who are alive when the trumpet sounds, will meet up with the Man of Truth in the air, in immortal bodies, so these saints can go marching in with the Man of Truth, as the third phase (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). The hundred and forty-four thousand Jewish saints of the Tribulation, will meet up with the Man of Truth in the air, so these saints can go marching in with the Man of Truth, as the fourth phase (Revelation 14:1-5).
So, there is no doubt, that the Children of Truth, who die before the Tribulation, will be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in. There is no doubt, that the two witnesses of the Tribulation will be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in. There is no doubt, that the hundred and forty-four thousand Jewish saints of the Tribulation will be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in. There is no doubt that the Children of Truth, who die during the Tribulation, will not be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in.
It is only those who are alive when the trumpet sounds, who need to plead to be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in.
This is because the Man of Truth said, that the Children of Truth need to avoid being distracted by the world, and pray that they are counted worthy to escape the entire Tribulation, so that they will be counted in that number, when the saint go marching in with the Man of Truth (Luke 21:34-36). It is only the saints, who are worthy, who will be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in with the Man of Truth (2 Thessalonians 1:10-12).
The rest of the Children of Truth, who are not found worthy to escape the Tribulation, when the trumpet sounds, can only gain an immortal body by dying in the Tribulation.
Those who are found worthy at the sounding of the trumpet, to be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in, will escape all of the terrible events of the Tribulation, recounted in the song. Therefore, the desire to be found in that number, when the saints go marching in, is repeated over and over in this song.
This meeting the Man of Truth in the air, by living saints, who will be given immortal bodies, without needing to die first, is often called the Rapture. People often argue over when the Rapture will occur with respect to the Tribulation. The Man of Truth said, in no uncertain terms, that those who are worthy, will escape all of the terrible events of the Tribulation (Luke 21:35-36). Who are we to argue with him about it?
This song has many of the same themes as "People get ready!" by Crystal Lewis, that was written about one hundred years later.
They both reflect the fact, that the Father of Truth will not take collateral damage among those, who are actively seeking to do His will, when He sends judgment upon the Earth.
They both reflect the timing of the Rapture, shown in The Greatest Play Ever, that the Feasts of Truth form. They both speak of the fear, that will engulf the Earth on the Day of Alarming. They both point to what will happen at the sound of the trumpet!
Most importantly, they both warn, that the Children of Truth must take action to be ready, if they want to be counted in that number! They warn, that not all of the Children of Truth will automatically be taken off this Earth, like Captain Kirk saying, "Beam me up", just in time to escape danger.
So, this song is not only a song of comfort and jubilation, but also a song of prophetic warning. It warns of the need to strive to be counted worthy, to escape the terrible events of the Tribulation.
So the important question is: What do the Children of Truth need to do, to be counted worthy to escape the terrible events of the Tribulation?
The worthy are those, who live their lives in a way that reflects the love of the Man of Truth (Ephesians 4:1-3). The worthy are those, who live their lives in a way that reflects the character of the Man of Truth (Colossians 1:9-11). The worthy are those, who live their lives in a way that reflects the holiness of the Man of Truth (1 Thessalonians 2:10-12).
The worthy are those, who love the Man of Truth more than their own family (Matthew 10:34-37). The worthy are those, who suffer persecution for obeying the Man of Truth (2 Thessalonians 1:4-5).
The Man of Truth has not called us to survive the Tribulation, even if some Old Tom, a snake in the leaves, may have tried to entice you to buy "Tribulation Survival Gear".
The Man of Truth called us to proclaim the Good News! He called us to carry out the Great Commission! He called us to discern, when it is a time for civil disobedience! He called us to fight for his cause with heroic resolve! He has called us to give the last full measure of devotion! He called us to die!
He called us to die, in order to live with him (Matthew 16:24-27)! He called us to die, and never be ashamed of the Gospel, or his glorious name (Mark 8:34-38)! He called us to die, and give up all that we have for his kingdom (Mark 10:21-22)! He called us to die, and to put obedience to him in front of everything else we desire (Luke 9:23-26)!
The worthy are those, who are willing to die to obey the Man of Truth (Matthew 10:38-39).
He wants to avoid the endless pursuit of getting bigger, better, newer stuff. He want us to avoid just giving to get. He wants us escaping the Christmas Trap. He wants our time, talents, and treasure to be spent on bringing people into his kingdom, because that is all that really matters.
He certainly does not want us wasting these things, in order to survive the Tribulation. After all, the Children of Truth are literally better off dead. The moment I die, will be the moment I become alive!
Even the Children of Truth, who go through the Tribulation, because they were not worthy to escape, will be fed and clothed in the Tribulation, if they will seek after the kingdom of the Man of Truth (Luke 12:29-32).
Those who are found worthy to be counted in that number, are those use these things to pursue the kingdom of the Man of Truth, instead storing them up to survive the Tribulation (Luke 12:33-34).
Therefore, the Man of Truth warns us to not be caught up in things like these, that distract us from doing what will make us worthy to be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in (Luke 21:34).
The Man of Truth warns the Children of Truth to live worthy to be counted in that number, all of the time (Matthew 24:42-44). He warns the Children of Truth to stay worthy, because they do not know when He is coming to meet them in the air (Luke 12:35-40). Those who stay worthy, will be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in, instead of suffering in the Tribulation (1 Thessalonians 5:2-9).
So when the trumpet sounds, during your celebration of Yom Teruah (The Feast of Trumpets aka Rosh Hashanah), or any other time, let it remind you to live worthy to be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in.
Of course, no one can be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in, unless they first come into the House of Truth. You start being worthy, when you decide to obey the Man of Truth in everything, because you believe that the Father of Truth raised him from the dead (Romans 10:9).
Come into the House of Truth!
When I got out of the Air Force, I did not have a job. So, I did what many people do as they transition back to civilian life. I went back to living at home, until I got back on my feet again.
During this time, I decided to teach myself to play the electronic keyboard that I had bought in the Air Force.
I had always wanted to learn to play a musical instrument. I finally had both an instrument and the time to learn to play it. So, I got out the beginner's book that came with the electronic keyboard, and started teaching myself.
Eventually, I worked my way up to "When The Saints Go Marching In". I found this song really fun to play, and for some reason, I decided to see how fast I could learn to play it. I had learn to overcome my lack of a natural sense of rhythm, by watching the beat light on the keyboard. Pretty soon, I was playing this song at 220 beats per minute, the highest speed that it had.
I also changed the settings for orchestration, drums, and other accompaniment settings on the keyboard to produce a heavy metal sound. I change the sound produced when I pressed the keys to electric guitar. So, I succeed in creating a speed metal version of "When The Saints Go Marching In".
I was far from the first to change the sound of this classic song. The original song was written in 1896 AD as a hymn named "When The Saints Are Marching In". It was slow and mournful, often being used in funeral processions as the casket was carried to the grave site. Over the years, there were continual variations of the song with slightly different titles. By 1923 AD, "When The Saints Come Marching In", was recorded with the modern lyrics. The lyrics were noticeably different from the original song by this point. The song had taken on a much more joyful tone. However, the chorus of "When The Saints Are Marching In" was basically the same, with a one word change to become the familiar "When The Saints Go Marching In".
The song gained its familiar livelier sound, when the title was altered to the "When The Saints Go Marching In", and the tempo increased in 1927 AD, probably by Barbecue Bob, a famous Blues singer in his day. In 1938 AD, Louis Armstrong recorded his Jazz version, that all other versions are measured against.
Since that time, recordings of this song have been made in whatever style was popular at the time. The most well known, and most imitated, was the Fats Domino Rock and Roll version.
For those unfamiliar with this song, here are the lyrics:
Oh, when the saints
Go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh how I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the drums begin to bang
Oh, when the drums begin to bang
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the stars fall from the sky
Oh, when the stars fall from the sky
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the moon turns red with blood
Oh, when the moon turns red with blood
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call
Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the horsemen begin to ride
Oh, when the horsemen begin to ride
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the fire begins to blaze
Oh, when the fire begins to blaze
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in.
This song has a much deeper meaning than the simple lyrics might imply. It takes some understanding of the Book of Truth to understand the depth of this song. There are several keys to understanding what this song is really about.
The first key is the meaning of "saint" in this song. A saint in this song does not refer to someone dubbed a "Saint" by the False Church of Rome. A saint is defined by the Book of Truth in this song.
Everyone who receives instruction in the Law of Truth (Torah aka The Law) is a saint (Deuteronomy 33:2-4). Everyone who loves the Father of Truth (YHVH aka God aka THE LORD), and puts their hope in Him is a saint (Psalm 31:23-24). Everyone who has entered into a covenant with the Father of Truth is a saint (Psalm 50:5). Everyone who has came into the House of Truth is a saint (Acts 26:9-11). Everyone who is part of the Children of Truth (those who obey The Father of Truth because they love Him) is a saint (Ephesians 3:17-19). Everyone who obeys the Man of Truth (Yeshua HaMashiach aka Jesus Christ) in total surrender is a saint (Revelation 14:12).
The second key is knowing that this song was inspired by the book of Revelation, which ends the Book of Truth (The Bible). The imagery of end time events in the song are inspired by the book of Revelation, and related passages from the Renewed Covenant (B'rit Chadashah aka The New Testament).
The Man of Truth refers to these events collectively as the Tribulation (Matthew 24:21-22). The Tribulation ends with the Man of Truth coming to the Earth from Heaven with great glory and power (Matthew 24:27-30). The Tribulation will bring great fear to everyone on Earth, until the Man of Truth returns in great glory and power, to bring an end to wickedness (Luke 21:25-27).
The horsemen in the song are the terrible events, that will kill one fourth of the people on Earth, when the Tribulation begins with the Man of Lies (The Antichrist aka The Beast) rising to power (Revelation 6:2-8). The drums banging is a reference to the drums of war, that will sound when the Earth is plunged into a global war during this time (Revelation 6:4). The moon turning red with blood, and the stars falling from the sky in the song, announce the wrath of the Man of Truth coming upon the kingdom of the Man of Lies, at the end of the Tribulation (Revelation 6:12-17). The fire in the song is the fire, that destroys one third of the forests, and all of the grass on Earth during the Tribulation (Revelation 8:6-7).
The third key is where the saint go marching into.
The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, when he destroys the kingdom of the Man of Lies (1 Samuel 2:8-10). The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, to repay the Man of Lies for his treatment of the Children of Truth (Daniel 7:25-27). The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, when he comes to rescue Jerusalem from the Man of Lies (Zechariah 14:2-5).
The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, to take possession of his eternal kingdom (Daniel 7:18-22). All of the saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, when he comes back to rule the Earth (1 Thessalonians 3:13).
The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, to execute his enemies (Psalm 149:5-9). The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, when the Father of Truth repays the world for bringing tribulation upon them (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10). The saints will go marching in with the Man of Truth, to bring judgment upon the Children of Lies (those who disobey the Father of Truth because they do not love Him) (Jude 1:14-15).
The fourth key is the trumpet in the song.
The trumpet in the song causes some of the saints, who are alive when it is sounded, to have their mortal bodies changed to immortal bodies, without needing to die first (1 Corinthians 15:51-53). The trumpet in the song causes all of the saints, who have already died, to be resurrected, then those saints, who are alive, to be given immortal bodies, and then both of groups of saints to meet with the Man of Truth in the air, to be with him forever (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18). The trumpet will tell them to come up to the Man of Truth, like it did to John the Jew (Yochanon aka the Apostle John) (Revelation 4:1).
The fifth key is the plea to be counted in that number in the song.
The Father of Truth will preserve the souls of some of the saints in the Tribulation (Psalm 97:10). Some of the saints will give their lives as a gift to the Father of Truth in the Tribulation (Psalm 116:13-15). Some of the saints will be overcame by the Man of Lies in the Tribulation, when he makes war on them (Daniel 7:21). Some of the saints will be worn out by the Man of Lies in the Tribulation (Daniel 7:25). Some of the saints will be killed during the Tribulation (Revelation 6:9-11). Some of the saints will die in the war, which the Man of Lies will make upon those, who will not worship him (Revelation 13:6-8). These saints, which die in the Tribulation, will be the last group to be resurrected as part of the First Resurrection, that is completed after the Man of Truth ends the Tribulation (Revelation 20:4-6).
The First Resurrection, the resurrection of the Children of Truth, is not a one-time event, but happens in phases. The First resurrection began with the resurrection of the Man of Truth, and ends with the resurrection of the Tribulation saints, right before he begins his reign on the Earth (1 Corinthians 15:20-25).
The second phase was the resurrection of some of the dead saints in Jerusalem, right after the resurrection of the Man of Truth, the first phase (Matthew 27:52-53). The third phase is when the rest of the saints, who have died before the Tribulation, are resurrected to meet the Man of Truth in the air, so they can go marching in with him to end the Tribulation (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17). The fourth phase is when the two witnesses are resurrected, to meet the Man of Truth in the air, during the Tribulation, so they can go marching in with him to end the Tribulation (Revelation 11:3-12). The fifth phase is the resurrection of all the saints, who died during the Tribulation, after the saints went marching in with the Man of Truth to end the Tribulation (Revelation 20:1-4).
In the same way, the meeting up with the Man of Truth in the air, without dying first, is not a one-time event, but happens in phases. Enoch the Gentile met the Man of Truth up in the air, in a mortal body, as the first phase (Genesis 5:22-24). Elijah the Jew met the Man of Truth up in the air, in a mortal body, as the second phase (2 Kings 2:9-11). Some of the saints, who are alive when the trumpet sounds, will meet up with the Man of Truth in the air, in immortal bodies, so these saints can go marching in with the Man of Truth, as the third phase (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). The hundred and forty-four thousand Jewish saints of the Tribulation, will meet up with the Man of Truth in the air, so these saints can go marching in with the Man of Truth, as the fourth phase (Revelation 14:1-5).
So, there is no doubt, that the Children of Truth, who die before the Tribulation, will be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in. There is no doubt, that the two witnesses of the Tribulation will be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in. There is no doubt, that the hundred and forty-four thousand Jewish saints of the Tribulation will be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in. There is no doubt that the Children of Truth, who die during the Tribulation, will not be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in.
It is only those who are alive when the trumpet sounds, who need to plead to be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in.
This is because the Man of Truth said, that the Children of Truth need to avoid being distracted by the world, and pray that they are counted worthy to escape the entire Tribulation, so that they will be counted in that number, when the saint go marching in with the Man of Truth (Luke 21:34-36). It is only the saints, who are worthy, who will be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in with the Man of Truth (2 Thessalonians 1:10-12).
The rest of the Children of Truth, who are not found worthy to escape the Tribulation, when the trumpet sounds, can only gain an immortal body by dying in the Tribulation.
Those who are found worthy at the sounding of the trumpet, to be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in, will escape all of the terrible events of the Tribulation, recounted in the song. Therefore, the desire to be found in that number, when the saints go marching in, is repeated over and over in this song.
This meeting the Man of Truth in the air, by living saints, who will be given immortal bodies, without needing to die first, is often called the Rapture. People often argue over when the Rapture will occur with respect to the Tribulation. The Man of Truth said, in no uncertain terms, that those who are worthy, will escape all of the terrible events of the Tribulation (Luke 21:35-36). Who are we to argue with him about it?
This song has many of the same themes as "People get ready!" by Crystal Lewis, that was written about one hundred years later.
They both reflect the fact, that the Father of Truth will not take collateral damage among those, who are actively seeking to do His will, when He sends judgment upon the Earth.
They both reflect the timing of the Rapture, shown in The Greatest Play Ever, that the Feasts of Truth form. They both speak of the fear, that will engulf the Earth on the Day of Alarming. They both point to what will happen at the sound of the trumpet!
Most importantly, they both warn, that the Children of Truth must take action to be ready, if they want to be counted in that number! They warn, that not all of the Children of Truth will automatically be taken off this Earth, like Captain Kirk saying, "Beam me up", just in time to escape danger.
So, this song is not only a song of comfort and jubilation, but also a song of prophetic warning. It warns of the need to strive to be counted worthy, to escape the terrible events of the Tribulation.
So the important question is: What do the Children of Truth need to do, to be counted worthy to escape the terrible events of the Tribulation?
The worthy are those, who live their lives in a way that reflects the love of the Man of Truth (Ephesians 4:1-3). The worthy are those, who live their lives in a way that reflects the character of the Man of Truth (Colossians 1:9-11). The worthy are those, who live their lives in a way that reflects the holiness of the Man of Truth (1 Thessalonians 2:10-12).
The worthy are those, who love the Man of Truth more than their own family (Matthew 10:34-37). The worthy are those, who suffer persecution for obeying the Man of Truth (2 Thessalonians 1:4-5).
The Man of Truth has not called us to survive the Tribulation, even if some Old Tom, a snake in the leaves, may have tried to entice you to buy "Tribulation Survival Gear".
The Man of Truth called us to proclaim the Good News! He called us to carry out the Great Commission! He called us to discern, when it is a time for civil disobedience! He called us to fight for his cause with heroic resolve! He has called us to give the last full measure of devotion! He called us to die!
He called us to die, in order to live with him (Matthew 16:24-27)! He called us to die, and never be ashamed of the Gospel, or his glorious name (Mark 8:34-38)! He called us to die, and give up all that we have for his kingdom (Mark 10:21-22)! He called us to die, and to put obedience to him in front of everything else we desire (Luke 9:23-26)!
The worthy are those, who are willing to die to obey the Man of Truth (Matthew 10:38-39).
He wants to avoid the endless pursuit of getting bigger, better, newer stuff. He want us to avoid just giving to get. He wants us escaping the Christmas Trap. He wants our time, talents, and treasure to be spent on bringing people into his kingdom, because that is all that really matters.
He certainly does not want us wasting these things, in order to survive the Tribulation. After all, the Children of Truth are literally better off dead. The moment I die, will be the moment I become alive!
Even the Children of Truth, who go through the Tribulation, because they were not worthy to escape, will be fed and clothed in the Tribulation, if they will seek after the kingdom of the Man of Truth (Luke 12:29-32).
Those who are found worthy to be counted in that number, are those use these things to pursue the kingdom of the Man of Truth, instead storing them up to survive the Tribulation (Luke 12:33-34).
Therefore, the Man of Truth warns us to not be caught up in things like these, that distract us from doing what will make us worthy to be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in (Luke 21:34).
The Man of Truth warns the Children of Truth to live worthy to be counted in that number, all of the time (Matthew 24:42-44). He warns the Children of Truth to stay worthy, because they do not know when He is coming to meet them in the air (Luke 12:35-40). Those who stay worthy, will be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in, instead of suffering in the Tribulation (1 Thessalonians 5:2-9).
So when the trumpet sounds, during your celebration of Yom Teruah (The Feast of Trumpets aka Rosh Hashanah), or any other time, let it remind you to live worthy to be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in.
Of course, no one can be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in, unless they first come into the House of Truth. You start being worthy, when you decide to obey the Man of Truth in everything, because you believe that the Father of Truth raised him from the dead (Romans 10:9).
Come into the House of Truth!
Labels: Feast of Trumpets, Rapture, Sanctification, Tribulation, Trumpets, Yom Teruah
posted by The House Of Truth @ September 21, 2017
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