Matthew 24… these words about the End of Days sure seem to resemble our world today.
In this part of Matthew, the subject shifts to the End of Days and the Savior describes the “birth pains” for believers to be aware of at the beginning of this time.
Certainly no specific date is to be given, but things, “birth pains” of the End of Days, will happen that should cause the Christian to take notice.
And this time includes really hard stuff.
Christ followers will be hated by all nations; many will fall away, betray one another, hate one another; false prophets will arise and lead many astray; lawlessness will increase…the love of many will grow cold.
There will be tremendously, hard days for believers before our Lord’s return.
Are we seeing birth pains now?
Am I prepared to faithfully endure hard times and still point to Jesus?
Are you?
This kind of enduring faith will never come from a compartmentalized, Sunday-only, religion.
Is God our delight, our guide, our Rock EVERY moment of every day right now?
Do we know His Word well and trust Him more than our circumstances, or even our very selves?
No, we don’t know if we will see the End of Days in our lifetime.
But we know very hard days will come for believers before Christ’s return.
And we are also told the gospel (the GOOD news of Jesus) will be proclaimed throughout the WHOLE world during this time. (v 14)
Even then, one last mercy, one last chance, for those who don’t know Jesus, as Lord, to come to know Him.
Regardless, this life, I’m increasingly aware—the good days, the hard days, the End of Days, it’s all “but a breath” (Ps 62:9).
One day the trumpet will certainly sound (1 Cor 15:52)! One day every tear will be wiped away ( Rev 21:4)! One day our faith will become sight!
Yes, go to church today but everyday pick up God’s Word.
His words, in His Bible, are forever trustworthy and true (Rev 22:6)
They are hope-filled.
Know His Word.
Believe His Word.
Live by His Word.
And when you do, you will find you can rest in His Word no matter what the day may bring! ❤️
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