Shalom! May the name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed.

Welcome to this Bible teaching. Have you ever considered that a day is coming when Christ will return to take His chosen ones to Heaven? Do you know that only a few will be taken? The Bible says the way is narrow and the gate is small.

Matthew 7:14 – “But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”

After the Rapture, those left behind will regret deeply. Many will wish they had just five more minutes to repent—but it will be too late. It is said that almost everyone on earth has, at some point, been shown the Rapture—either through a dream or a vision—whether they are believers or not. In many of those dreams, people see themselves being left behind. When they wake up, they are overwhelmed with fear and relief, thanking God that it was just a dream.

A Personal Testimony

I personally have had such dreams several times in the past. In most of them, I was left behind. Rarely did I see myself being taken. In those dreams, I would cry and plead with God to turn back time—even just five minutes—so I could repent and fix my life. And every time I woke up, I thanked God that it was just a dream. I would go into repentance and commit myself to live a more sanctified life so that I wouldn’t be left behind when the actual Rapture happens.

But dreams aside—what will happen when it’s no longer a dream? When the Rapture truly occurs and you’re left behind?

A Real-Life Experience

One evening, a few years ago around 7:30 PM, there was a blackout across the neighborhood. It was completely dark. So my brother and I decided to sit outside and look at the stars. Where we lived was a quiet place, with very few people around.

That night, the skies were completely clear. You could see all the stars—even the moving ones. As we were gazing upward, suddenly, a strange light appeared in the sky. It was bluish and bright, like a beam, about five meters above us, moving from west to east. It made no sound but was extremely bright, lasting about three seconds. Then it vanished, lighting up everything around us like daylight.

This was not lightning—it was the dry season and there were no clouds, only stars. It wasn’t the typical silent flashes seen during rainy seasons either. The sky was completely clear.

Immediately, a Bible verse came to mind:

Luke 17:24 – “For as the lightning that flashes out of one part under heaven shines to the other part under heaven, so also the Son of Man will be in His day.”

We were struck with the thought: Has the Rapture just happened—and we’ve been left behind?

The Weight of That Moment

A deep, indescribable sorrow filled me. I had never felt such intense regret. I began to ask myself: What have I been doing all this time? I imagined facing the Antichrist in a few days… receiving the mark… enduring the Great Tribulation described in Revelation 16—water turning to blood, the sun darkened, hailstorms, and more. I imagined losing everything: family, friends, homes, jobs—everything.

I thought of the saints, already in Heaven, being comforted and rejoicing. Paul, having his tears wiped away. Meanwhile, I would be facing the judgment seat of Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:10 – “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”

I wished desperately that it had all been a dream. But this time, it felt real. And for that moment, we truly believed we had missed the Rapture.

God’s Teaching Through the Experience

In the morning, the Lord spoke to us. He revealed that this was not the Rapture, but rather a divine teaching—a warning about what it would feel like to be left behind. He also spoke to us about other matters not related to this topic. But the main message was clear: This is how it will feel for those who miss the Rapture.

Those who will mourn the most will not be atheists or those who never heard the gospel, but people who once heard the truth and chose to ignore it. Those who were preached to just yesterday, who read about the Second Coming but didn’t act on it. Those are the ones who will weep bitterly.

Don’t Take the Warning Lightly

That experience changed our lives. Even today, I cannot forget the emotional weight of that night. I often say—I can lose anything, but not the Rapture. I thank God that He didn’t just speak to me in a dream, but allowed me to feel what it would be like in real life. Had it only been another dream, I might not have taken it so seriously.

There is a terrible sorrow awaiting those who will miss the Rapture.

Imagine for a moment that the Rapture happens today—and you’re left behind. How would you feel?

You might not grasp it now. But on that day, you will wish you could go back just five minutes to set things right.

Hebrews 10:37 – “For in just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.”

Are You Ready?

Today, many say, “The Rapture is still far off.” But when it comes, people will wish they had just five more minutes to repent. Sadly, it will be too late.

If you are not saved, the door of grace is still open now. Right where you are, humble yourself before God. Ask Him to forgive all your sins—those done knowingly and unknowingly.

After you repent, live like someone who has repented. If you were a fornicator—stop. If you were a thief—stop. If you dressed immodestly—change. If you were watching pornography—delete it and begin a new life.

When you do this, Jesus Christ will give you peace in your heart. That peace will be a sign of your forgiveness.

Then, get baptized if you haven’t already. The correct baptism is by immersion in water and in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38).

The Holy Spirit will guide you from there—He will give you power to overcome sin and help you understand the Scriptures.

Romans 8:14 – “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.”

If you live in this way, the Bible gives us assurance that you will be caught up when Christ returns.

Final Encouragement

May the Lord continue to give us the grace to overcome this world as He did, so that on that Day, we may rejoice with Him at the wedding feast in Heaven for all eternity.

Maranatha