Arrebatamento

Rosimery Gomes' song "Arrebatamento" is a powerful and urgent call to the Christian community to awaken from spiritual slumber and prepare for the imminent return of Jesus Christ. The lyrics are a direct exhortation to believers, urging them to take their faith seriously and live in a way that reflects their commitment to God. The repeated refrain, "Desperta, desperta! Pois em breve a trombeta irá tocar" ("Awake, awake! For soon the trumpet will sound"), serves as a stark reminder that the time for complacency is over, and the moment of reckoning is near.

The song addresses the skepticism and mockery that Christians often face, highlighting that many people dismiss the gospel as foolishness. However, Gomes warns that worldly achievements and knowledge, such as academic degrees and professional expertise, will not secure one's salvation. The metaphor of the ten virgins, with their lamps and oil, is used to illustrate the importance of being spiritually prepared. Those who lack "azeite" (oil) in their lamps will miss out on the salvation that Jesus offers.

Gomes also critiques the behavior of some believers who have become complacent or fallen into sin, thinking they can deceive others or hide their true state from God. She emphasizes that God sees everything and that there is no hiding from His judgment. The song's climax envisions the glorious return of Jesus, who will come to take the faithful to heaven. The repeated declaration of "Glória, glória aleluia! Vencendo vem Jesus!" ("Glory, glory hallelujah! Jesus comes victorious!") reinforces the triumphant and hopeful message that, despite the challenges and temptations of this world, Jesus will ultimately prevail and bring salvation to those who remain steadfast in their faith.