But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things. – Luke 21:36
If you listened to the global leaders who attended the recent United Nations COP28 event, then you heard that glaciers are shrinking at an alarming rate and that losses of Arctic ice are up 75 percent compared to ten years ago. Their prognostications indicate Planet Earth is nearing a catastrophic end.
Climate change… is that an indicator that Jesus may be returning soon? Certainly, the return of the Savior is closer than it has ever been, but there is no Biblical evidence that His return will come due to glaciers melting.
In Matthew 24:6-8, Jesus says, “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. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are but the beginning of the birth pains.”
So, as you see that day approaching, what are you to do?
The verse says to stay awake. Be alert to what is happening, have a plan for dealing with catastrophes (those who live in hurricane- or tornado-prone areas already know how),
Have hope, and always be prepared to share God’s love with others.
When you face tribulation, remember that Jesus said this would happen (John 16:33), but He lovingly reminds you that He has overcome the world, and He is trustworthy!
You are coming to the end of a year, but probably not at the end of the world… yet. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and the strength of his might” (Ephesians 6:10),
for it is only in His mighty power that you will have the strength to endure.
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