Matthew 24:3-14 says,
3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of yourcoming and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. 5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. 6 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. 8 All these are but the beginning of the birth pains.
9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. 10 And then many will fall away[a] and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 14 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.
I don't know about you but this passage gives me chills. As I watch and read the news daily, I can see our world becoming more and more like what Jesus describes here. I don't know if I will see the coming of Jesus. I don't know if I will experience any of the suffering mentioned here either. What I do know is that this passage is clear that a close and real relationship with Jesus is necessary to endure to the end.
Where is your heart tonight? Do you have a love and relationship with Jesus that could take you through times like prophesied in this passage? If not, I hope you will spend time to know Jesus and truly fall in love with Him tonight.
Blessings,
Greg
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