The disciples approached Jesus on the mount of olives and asked “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”

This is a great question even today and is often asked when the media and news outlets are stating that we or some nation is on the brink of war.

“And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.” Matthew 24:6-7 ESV

Jesus said "...these are but the beginning of the birth pains."-Matthew 24:8 ESV

You’ve seen the headlines about military attacks and spiraling political conflict. It can all be scary and unnerving. Some days it seems the threats and violence are only getting worse, with no end in sight.

With all the civil unrest going on, is another war inevitable?

Whether you’re anxious, angry or just sick of all the fighting, remember this:

Jesus Christ has already won the battle between good and evil. “In the world, you will have tribulation,” He tells us in the Bible. “But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

He overcame the evil in the world when He died for the sins of humanity, giving us inner peace when we put our faith in Him.

Jesus is coming back soon! His return is so close that the angel Gabriel is licking his lips to blow the trumpet.

Are You Prepared For His Coming?

Jesus warned us against making precise predictions about His return; only God knows exactly when Christ will come again to bring an end to the present world system.

The real question, however, is this: Are you prepared for His coming? Tragically, many never face their need for God’s forgiveness.

Don’t be this way, but by faith repent of your sins and turn to Christ and surrender your heart and life to Him.

The Bible says, “Now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2 NIV).

If you are saved, you will celebrate Christ’s second coming some day. In the meantime, disciple others and make it your goal to share the gospel every day.

If you are not saved, learn how to be ready for his coming.

God wants people to be saved, he wants as many as possible to enter the kingdom of God.

He is holding back, patiently waiting, not willing that anyone should perish.

“But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." Matthew 24:13-14 ESV

HOW ARE YOU SHARING THE GOOD NEWS?

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