Biblical Answer

The Opportunity to Share the Good News

The passage suggests that we are at a time of great joy and opportunity to share the good news of salvation with others. As Christians, we are called to spread the message of Jesus Christ and His love for humanity. The Bible teaches us in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age." This commission from Jesus emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel with others and making disciples of all nations.

Not a Private Dream-Come-True

The passage also reminds us that the opportunity to share the good news is not a private dream-come-true, but rather a time for joy and sharing with others. This means that we should not become overly possessive or clingy about our faith, but rather open and willing to share it with others. The Bible teaches us in 2 Corinthians 9:7, "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." This verse emphasizes the importance of giving freely and joyfully, and we can apply this principle to our sharing of the good news.

The Ascended State

The passage mentions that we are not yet in the ascended state, which could refer to the Rapture or the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. While we may not be in that state yet, we can still live with the hope and expectation of it. The Bible teaches us in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, "We would not have you ignorant, brothers, concerning those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep." This verse reminds us that we have hope in Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal life with Him.