The Bible predicts that wars, earthquakes, and other disasters will be a sign of the end times. There are lots of these today. Many are being persecuted for their faith in Christ. We also read that in the last days, “people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy”. All these things are happening today.
Jesus says people will try to deceive others by claiming to be the Messiah. That has happened and continues to happen. In A.D. 70 when Jerusalem was destroyed; 29 people claimed to be the Messiah. In the early 1990s, more than 30 people in Korea predicted that the second coming would soon take place. Did it happen? No.
Today, the key to understanding Jesus’ warnings about the last days is “Do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away”. In Mark 13:32 Jesus explains: “About that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father”. The point, when we see these signs, is to be on guard! Be alert! Ask yourself the question, Are you ready for Christ’s return?
“When you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.” (Luke 21:31).
Let’s Pray
Yahweh, until Jesus returns, help me not to be deceived but to live for you each day, and thus be ready; and to share this good news with everyone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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