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How are You Reacting to the Multitude of Events Happening in the World Today?

The Media today, bombards us with too much information about events happening all over the world! The great majority of which are very negative in nature and can seem unacceptably disgusting!

Wanton abuse of power at all levels of government coupled with outright criminal activities on the part of government officials, failure to enforce, or even obey the laws of the land all contribute to a sense that everything is out of control.

Widespread homelessness along with looting and unrestrained criminal behavior makes normal life seem almost impossible in some locations and is resulting in mass evacuations of major metropolitan areas as conditions worsen!

Even more alarming is the rate at which all this seems to be accelerating in scope and intensity! Some may likely wonder how and why is this happening now?

A Biblical Warning

The Bible warns of a time of trouble that will come in the last days; in 2 Timothy 3:1-7 it is written:

3 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: ² For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, ³ unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, ⁴ traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, ⁵ having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! ⁶ For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, ⁷ always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

I am of the opinion that we are living in those last days and are witnessing the perilous times referenced in the Bible. I think it entirely possible that my wife and I will be included in the rapture; I certainly hope that will be the case; I like the idea of our going home together!

While the eventual removal of the church is an absolute certainty, what remains uncertain is when it will happen. I know God’s timing is perfect and am delighted it is all in his hands!

As Christians, what should our attitude be toward world events; reading about the end times is much easier that living through them!

A Christian Perspective on the World

There is one fundamental fact Christians must always recognize; when we were born again, we became new creations, the old had gone and the new had come once and for all!

Our entire frame of reference had undergone a dramatic transformation; we were given a new Father, a new family, and a new home! We had been made members of the royal priesthood, and appointed as ambassadors who are representatives of the Creator of the Universe!

We are living in a world and a nation that is in a serious state of flux; our society is hardly recognizable in some parts of the nation.

It appears the speed of change is continuously increasing; in virtually all areas of life, we see change as the new normal. What is troubling to me are the changes happening to the foundational principles upon which we have built our lives and our nation.

While circumstances are changing with lightning speed, Biblical truth remains steady and unaltered by this speed of change. The Great Commission still stands as a monument to eternal truth where it is written in Matthew 28:18-20,

“¹⁸ Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Not only do we have our marching orders, we have the promise that Jesus Christ will be with us to the very end of the age and that is where, I believe, we find ourselves today.

Satanic Deception

The Bible warns us about the dangers Christians will face in the end times; for example, in 1 Timothy 4:1 it is written:

“Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,”

Satan’s final effort will be to rule the earth from Jerusalem with a one-world government. This government will be set up three- and one-half years into the Tribulation and known as The Great Tribulation.

Satan will have been cast out of heaven and will indwell the antichrist who will establish his throne in the Temple in Jerusalem. This is the time spoken of by the Prophet Daniel and quoted by the Lord Jesus Christ.

“¹⁵ “So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,’ spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand— ¹⁶ then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. ¹⁷ Let no one on the housetop go down to take anything out of the house. ¹⁸ Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. ¹⁹ How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! ²⁰ Pray that your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath. ²¹ For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again.”

The primary description of this period is found in the Book of Revelation where we see a large percentage of the earth’s population killed.

Satan is the prince of the power of the air and even now, is putting the foundation of his one-world government in place. It is evident to many observers that events are changing with great speed.

The danger of our situation today is being noticed by secular groups as well as those interested in Bible prophecy.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the Doomsday Clock

Unprecedented Danger”: Russia-Ukraine War Pushes Iconic Doomsday Clock Closest to Midnight Ever in its History.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Also Cite Bio-Threats, Nuclear Proliferation, Climate Crisis, State-Sponsored Disinformation and Disruptive Technology.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 24, 2023 –The Doomsday Clock was set at 90 seconds to midnight, due largely but not exclusively to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the increased risk of nuclear escalation. The new Clock time was also influenced by continuing threats posed by the climate crisis and the breakdown of global norms and institutions needed to mitigate risks associated with advancing technologies and biological threats such as COVID-19.

Rachel Bronson, PhD, president and CEO, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, said: “We are living in a time of unprecedented danger, and the Doomsday Clock time reflects that reality. 90 seconds to midnight is the closest the Clock has ever been set to midnight, and it’s a decision our experts do not take lightly.

Never has there been a better time to live out Proverbs 3:5-6 in your life!

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding.
⁶ Seek his will in all you do,
    and he will show you which path to take.