The End of the Age

     Wickedness, violence, drugs, disease, climate shifts, and immorality are on the increase. It should come as no surprise to the believer. Here are a few verses to think about as we look around our world today. Paul writes:

But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. 2 Timothy 3:1-4

The disciples asked Jesus what would be the signs of the end of the age and right after He tells them about the increase in wars and rumors of wars and of famine and earthquakes in various places He says:

Because of the increase of wickedness the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached to the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:12-14

     Standing firm in a faith many now disregard isn't easy. These verses are not written to cause fear and hopelessness. In another chapter Jesus gives us these Words of hope:

When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Luke 21:28

     The deep waters of faith will protect us as the world falls apart around us, and as we see the Gospel moving to the ends of the earth. The light always shines brightest in the dark and we have the light of the Gospel to share.

Dear Jesus,

The days are drawing closer to a new heaven and a new earth. Take away any fear from our hearts and let Your precious Gospel spread to the ends of the earth. We love You.

Amen