Are We Living in the Time of the End?

“Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?” Matthew 24:3

Signs of the End Times

Wars & Rumors of War

“Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom”  Matthew 24:7

Famine and Pestilence

“There shall be famines, and pestilences…All these are the beginning of sorrows.” Matthew 24:7-8

One World Government

And power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.  And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life.” Rev: 13:6-7

Hated of All Nations

ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.”  Matthew 24:9

Gospel Preached

“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Matthew 14:14

Mark of the Beast

“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark.” Revelation 13:15-16

Abomination of Desolation

When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, …flee into the mountains.”  Matthew 24:15-16

As the Days of Noah

 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” Genesis 6:5

Knowledge Increased

seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.” Daniel 12:4

The Happy Ending

There is a Happy Ending! Jesus told his disciples:  “I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:3  The Bible tells us that God is a God of love (1 John 4:8). His kingdom will be filled with love, beauty, peace, comfort, joy, and compassion, and will be enveloped in the love of God Himself.  “God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.”

And that is the happy ending! Although there are frightening events looming in the future before the end of the story, we can take heart that God is in control and that after the dark night there is a beautiful and eternal tomorrow waiting. You can be prepared in the best way possible for the future by inviting Jesus into your life and heart today. He will answer your call and you will be blessed with His presence and love from this time forward, and everlasting life in the future. You can simply pray the following prayer:

Dear Jesus, I believe that You died for me and that You love me. I know I need Your presence in my life, and I open my heart and ask You to come in. Forgive me for my past sins. Thank you for Your free gift of everlasting life and for Your forgiveness of all my sins. Help me to love You and to share Your love and truth with others. Amen.