And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdo. And there will be famines, pestilence, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake. And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. ~ Matthew 24: 6-24
The Beginning of Sorrows
Space, Gaza, Israel, China, Afghanastan, France, Russia, etc we hear of wars and rumors of wars and we hear of nations rise against nations, kingdoms against kingdoms.
Locally I know we are experiencing grocery stores not able to keep the shelves stocked due to truck issues, supply issues, etc. Famine is coming. It is time to start putting together gardens (victory gardens) and storing food. We must be like squirrels as they prepare for the winter. Life will begin to get tough. Think about the famines in the bible. How Jospeph was able to fill the store rooms so one day during famine he could feed the Egyptians and surrounding areas. Especially provide for his family, his brothers who sold him into slavery.
When looking at this passage, I looked up the word pestilence which is fatal epedimic diseases. COVID, opioid, Plague, etc there are many coming up in the news.
Various places will experience earthquakes in the passage and it will get worse. Recently, there was the earthquakes in Los Angeles, Spain, and Mexico which had flashing lights attached.
Although, the passage only mentions earthquakes, we have had stronger hurricanes, more flooding and forest fires.
All these signs are the Beginning of Sorrows according to the passage.
Hatred and Lawlessness
In the United States we have people “tatling” on each other if one is not wearing a mask. Hate showing up between different groups due to polictics. Lies told to make one look better. Entitlement runs a muck. Lawlessness during the riots and as police are canceled out.
Good News
The passage says do not be troubled by what we see and experience because those who endure shall be saved. Instead:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3: 5-6
Fearful and Scared?
I WILL lift up my eyes to the hills – From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. ~ Psalm 121:1-3
Pray frequently and ask God for help:
We know that God is in us, for us, and with us.” ~John 11: 41-42
Final Thoughts
Lately, I have found myself in prayer more than ever. All throughout the day I’m praying and praising God. I see things happening, prayers answered, knowledge and wisdom flowing toward me, and God directing my path during these difficult times.
The other day, I found out I may have Drug Induced Lupus due to the Remicade infusion I get to keep my brain sarcoid under control. It’s okay because I know God is using the information I gain to help others who may be in similar situations.
Through the power of Jesus, I am healed.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. ~ Mark 11:24