There is much discussion about the year 2012 as being the year in which the end of the world will take place. Well, I don't think anyone can predict the end of the world. However, Jesus did give us a timeline by which to predict His Return to planet earth. (Read Matthew 24th Chapter) And it does appear that his return is near based on the numerous occurrences of recent earthquakes and other natural disasters. Look at what Jesus said in Matthew 24:7-8,
7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
Nations rising against nations obviously means that many countries will be at war with one another when Jesus returns to Earth. We know this has been going on for a while now. Famines means food shortages. There is no question that food shortages exist due to global climate changes as well as man-made conditions. And of course we can expect even more food shortages as extreme climactic changes continue to occur. So "famines" is definitely a present and ongoing condition!
"Earthquakes in divers places" means earthquakes will happen in various geographical locations within the same time period. This is what we are seeing presently. The earthquake phenomenon began most recently with Haiti January 12; then Chile February 27; next Taiwan March 3rd; and now Turkey early this morning, March 8 at 4:32am!
The world has been visited with an earthquake each month in 2010, the last two only five days apart! This is unprecedented in our generation!
But what does this sign mean? What is going to happen next?
Jesus states in verse (18) that "All these are the beginning of sorrows", not the end of the world. And since He said these things are the beginning of sorrows, it means there are worse things ahead. Jesus also said in verse (6) "the end is not yet". If Jesus said these things will happen, they will happen. We cannot stop them, so what must we do?
Each of us must get our hearts right with God, and keep them right! How do we do this? By repenting of our sins and asking for salvation through Jesus Christ his Son; and then living in line with his teachings daily, according to the Bible. Jesus died on the cross for this very thing!
Look at what Jesus said in John 3:16 of the New Testament: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Call on Jesus today and be saved. And no matter what happens or when it happens in this world, you will be prepare for the next!
But make no mistake about it, we are running out of time. Do it now! None of us are promised tomorrow!
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