Jesus Warned Us

Signs of the Times

A different post this time. I simply reproduce scripture but as a list of items or events that will happen in the end times. Remember, these are Jesus’ own words not mine and virtually each one can be ticked off as a recognisable event either in the last 5 years or happening right now. All except the last one when Jesus returns on a cloud. (My thought starters are in italics)

LUKE 21:7-28

“Teacher, they asked, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place? He replied: Watch out that you are not deceived.

“For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and 'The time is near.' Do not follow them. (Ahmajinedad, Harold Camping)

“When you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away. (Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan)

“Then he said to them: Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. (Iraq, Syria(threatened))

“There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven. (Take your pick – anywhere in the world)

“But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. This will result in your being witnesses to them. (America, Europe)

“But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. (America, Europe)

“You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. (Pakistan, Afghanistan)

“All men will hate you because of me. But not a hair of your head will perish. By standing firm you will gain life. When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near.

“Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city. For this is the time of punishment in fulfilment of all that has been written.

“How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers!

“There will be great distress in the land and wrath against this people.

“They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations.

“Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

“There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. (Tsunami’s, storms, tornadoes etc)

“Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. (The Tsunami knocked, (or shook), the world off its axis by 3 or so degrees)

“At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

END

So who says the signs aren’t there for all to see? Who still says that these are not the end times? Only Satan, still trying to rob, cheat, steal, and destroy.