Matthew 24:4-8 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.
There is so much going in the world. With multiple earthquakes, the economy on a nitro-laced downward spiral, monstrous waves slamming into a cruise ship,crime at an all-time high and steady rising, foreclosures, unemployment, hopelessness and still the list goes on and on. Even with all the horrific headlines that can entice us to grow weak and become faint-hearted, there is still a reason to rejoice; motivation to press through the pain and let our pressure release praise in the atmosphere.
The disciples asked Jesus what would be the sign for the end of the age. Giving them several pointers to watch for,He said, “See that you are not troubled(vs.6)". In other words, these things must come, but don't let it get you down; do not become discouraged; don't dwell on the negative; but focus on the positive aspect, because those that endure to the end, would be saved. As believers, our hope is in Christ and His Word. The Body of Christ is well aware of the fact that the hunt is on and we are the prey, but we have to stay PRAYED up. Paul called it praying without ceasing. Because we are doing our part there is nothing to fear because if we worry then why pray and if we're going to pray, then why worry.
Matthew 24:3
1 Thessalonians 5:18
1Peter 5:18
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