The Bible makes it very clear about recognizing when we have reached the End Times. But I will say, the people living during the time of Jesus thought they were living in the end times and probably every generation since has speculated the same!
But as you will see as I number off the 7 sure signs we are in the end times, you will realize we are much closer than another other generation.
The book of Matthew, chapter 24 is very precise about these 7 signs;
1.Natural disasters are mentioned in Matthew 24:8
Hurricanes, earth quakes, tsunamis... these disasters have been becoming greater and more horrific disasters.. We all know about Hellene, and earth quakes have risen from 4,5 on the Richter scale to 7.4 this year.. Several are saying we are due a bad tsunami in the coming months.
2.Mathew 24:6-7 mentions wars and rumors of wars...
We certainly have been hearing of the war in Israel, and Ukraine. The threat of Russia and China coming against us is a very real possibility.
3.Matthew 24:7, Jesus speaks of “famines and pestilences”.
Covid keeps rearing its ugly head as well as other newer viruses and diseases.
4. 2 Timothy 3:1-5, mentions moral decay as a sign of the coming end
With our WOKE and abortion issues we certainly are in a state of moral decay. I'd hate to see it get any worse!!
5.Matthew 24, Jesus warns of false prophets who will arise during the last days and deceive many.
I watch quite a bit of Youtube videos to get my news lately regarding the weather and political scene.. Sometimes it is very hard to filter what is true and what isn't! We live in a very deceptive age!
6. Matthew 24:9-10 that during the last days, believers will be persecuted and hated because of their faith.
We do not see much of this here in the US, but I do believe it is coming.. as it is occurring across the world !
7. False Christs
In Matthew 24:24, Jesus cautions that during the end times, many false messiahs will arise and deceive crowds of followers. These are beginning to show up on the internet and we must be very vigilant and know our scriptures to guard against being taken in by this great deception!
Never before have all 7 of these signs become manifest like they are in these days.. That is why is so important to realize these are in fact and last days do all we can to prepare our own hearts and to share God's truth and gospel with many.. our family, our friends, and neighbors!!
Another section of Scripture regards the parable of the Fig tree ...this gives us very interesting information about the end!
The Parable of the Budding Fig Tree Luke 21:29–33.
29 He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. 31 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near. (Refers to the 7 signs which are mentioned in Matthew 24.
32 “Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
The fig tree bloomed when Israel became a nation in1947... and the parable goes on to say that generation will see the end... I was born in 1950. I am 74 now. I don't know how long a generation is, but surely it can't go on much longer. My dear friends are 83 and they are looking forward to the end.. so this means it will happen in our lifetime.. and the 7 signs surely are becoming more and more intense...
Lately it seems my sin has become more pronounced.. or maybe the Lord is allowing me to be more and more aware of it.(Anger) I get angry about the things I cannot control lately.. So I am reminded every day to repent and pray. I believe this is true for all believers.. I pray that each one of us will find one person to share the gospel with this week. It is so very important!!! And God bless us everyone!!!
