When we contemplate all that is happening in the world today. When reflect on the economic crisis and natural disasters that are taking place, seemingly more frequently and with greater intensity. When we see society falling apart morally. When we see fighting between nations and civil war. The world can be a scary and even depressing place.
Matthew chapter 24 talks extensively about these things. It prophecies that these things would happen. In Matthew 24:6, Jesus says that we are not to be alarmed. We are not to be surprised. We are not to be rattled or shaken by these events. Jesus said when these things come, "When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." (Luke 21:28) In other words, while the world is in turmoil, we are not to be discouraged. We are not to fix our eyes on the trouble all around us, but stand tall with our eyes fixed on Jesus. When we see all these things we can take heart because our salvation or deliverance is near. Christ is coming for you!
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