I am sure that many people believe that we are living in the end times. I agree that it certainly has that feel to it but I am still trying to figure things out in that regard.
Assuming we are in the last days here are a couple relevant Bible quotes.
Matthew 24:9-14
“Then people will arrest you, hand you over to be hurt, and kill you. They will hate you because you believe in me. At that time, many will loose their faith, and they will turn against each other and hate each other. Many false prophets will come and cause many people to believe lies. There will be more and more evil in the world. So most people will stop showing their love for each other. But those people who keep their faith until the end will be saved. The Good News about God’s kingdom will be preached in all the world, to every nation. Then the end will come.”
May this act as a reminder to keep your faith strong and remember to continue to show love to each other despite what is going on in the world.
Revelation 13:16-17
“He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name.”
Regardless of weather or not the mark is physical or not it is clear that those that refuse it and are faithful to God will not be able to buy or sell. I believe this is yet another case for stocking up on storable food.
It should also be noted that many believe that Christians will not be around during this period. That would mean that these verses are referring to people that became Christians after the rapture or I suppose it could also be referring to the people of Israel sticking around during the tribulation. I honestly don’t know and it very debatable.
I just found another relevant and encouraging verse worth adding:
Mark 13:9-11
“You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me. For the Good News must first be preached to all nations. But when you are arrested and stand trial, don’t worry in advance about what to say. Just say what God tells you at that time, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit.”
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