{"id":53414,"date":"2020-02-01T23:25:03","date_gmt":"2020-02-01T20:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=53414"},"modified":"2025-07-24T08:57:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T05:57:15","slug":"why-are-some-taken-and-others-left-behind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2020\/02\/01\/why-are-some-taken-and-others-left-behind\/","title":{"rendered":"WHY ARE SOME TAKEN AND OTHERS LEFT BEHIND"},"content":{"rendered":"
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“By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, ‘and was not found, because God had taken him’; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.”
\u2014 Hebrews 11:5, NKJV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Why will some be taken in the Rapture while others are left behind? The answer lies in the same reason why Enoch was taken, and others were left. Why Elijah was caught up to heaven, but others remained. God deliberately allowed these events to serve as patterns for us, foreshadowing the coming Rapture of the saints.<\/p>\n

Starting with Enoch, the Bible already gives us the clear reason why he was taken. It tells us plainly that Enoch walked with God \u2014 he pleased God continuously for 300 years.<\/p>\n

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“And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.”
\u2014 Genesis 5:24, NKJV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, ‘and was not found, because God had taken him’; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.”
\u2014 Hebrews 11:5, NKJV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

These were not ordinary men. They lived lives that stood out \u2014 lives that truly pleased God, different from the norm. And so God, in His sovereign wisdom, deemed it better that they should not remain on earth until the end of their lives. Instead, He took them. This is how it will be on the Day of the Rapture.<\/p>\n

Many imagine that a large multitude will be raptured, even those who live carelessly and take their salvation for granted. But Scripture teaches otherwise. Only a few will be taken \u2014 those who meet the criteria of walking with and pleasing God, just like Enoch did.<\/p>\n

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“Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.”
\u2014 Matthew 7:14, NKJV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“Then one said to Him, ‘Lord, are there few who are saved?’ And He said to them, ‘Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.'”
\u2014 Luke 13:23\u201324, NKJV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

That\u2019s why, shortly before Christ returns, the Bible shows us there will be two types of believers. Jesus compares them to ten virgins \u2014 five wise and five foolish.<\/p>\n

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“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish.”
\u2014 Matthew 25:1\u20132, NKJV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The wise virgins represent those who discern the signs of the times. Like Enoch, they prepare in advance, keeping their spiritual lamps full and ready. Their eyes are fixed on heaven. When the time comes, God will recognize their faith, devotion, and spiritual alertness \u2014 and they will be caught up, suddenly and without warning, hidden from the coming wrath and the great tribulation.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the foolish virgins are those who claim to be waiting for the Lord, but their lives do not reflect it. They live divided lives \u2014 half for the world, half for God. To them, being saved and baptized is “enough” and there’s no need to pursue deeper knowledge of God or prepare for heaven. They treat the message of Christ’s return like an old fable. These are the ones who will be left behind.<\/p>\n

Jesus warned us about this division:<\/p>\n

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“Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left.
Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left.”
\u2014 Matthew 24:40\u201341, NKJV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Just like Elisha witnessed Elijah being taken, the lukewarm believers of our day will witness true Christians disappear before their eyes. The tears and cries will be real. They will realize they were close \u2014 attending the same church, praying together, singing together \u2014 yet unprepared.<\/p>\n

Can you imagine how it will feel to see your godly neighbor suddenly disappear, the one who denied themselves daily and lived uprightly? Or your friend at church who vanishes mid-service? Or your spouse, who refused to compromise with sin, vanishing one night as you sleep beside them?<\/p>\n

Think of the heartbreak when you realize your pastor \u2014 who warned you about immodest dressing, fornication, and worldliness \u2014 is gone. Then there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth for those who called themselves Christians but remained lukewarm.<\/p>\n

The saddest part is that those left behind will be many. The world won’t even be shaken. News reports will speak vaguely of a “few missing persons.” People will continue with life as usual, assuming they will eventually be found. Why? Because it will be only a few \u2014 not multitudes \u2014 just like in Enoch\u2019s time.<\/p>\n

Only one<\/strong> man, Enoch, was taken among millions. Only one<\/strong> prophet, Elijah, was caught up among the multitudes of his time. So it shall be again: a very small remnant will be raptured from among the billions alive today.<\/p>\n

This is not the time to focus on what your uncle, your aunt, or your pastor is doing. It\u2019s not the time to say, “But so-and-so is also a Christian, and they\u2019re not living that seriously.” You are not them. They are not God. You cannot be sure they will be taken. The only assurance you can work on is your personal relationship with Christ. That\u2019s why I\u2019m urging you \u2014 as I also urge myself \u2014 to prepare now.<\/p>\n

The Rapture will not be a casual event.<\/p>\n

Do not be deceived by the large crowd of foolish virgins in the church today. Let us keep pressing on toward Christ. He will be with us until the day of our redemption.<\/p>\n

May you be greatly blessed.<\/p>\n

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