God alone knows when He is sending His Son back to collect His bride. He also has a desire that none should perish but that all come to repentance. Jesus said that if the days weren't shortened even the elect might not make it. Also that there would be trials,persecutions and sufferings to purify us and make us fit for the kingdom. For NO sin shall inherit the kingdom of God. I do not know whether we,the bride will go through the tribulation or not. I DO know we will not go through God's wrath! That is the cup Jesus drank from at His death,for the sins of the world hung on Him at the cross. I pray for ALL of us to have His strength,His comfort,His love,and His power to overcome at ANY testing that we might face! Blessing!................. In case I haven't welcome to cc.