Not Yet, He Said

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.  Matthew 24:6

Many wars and rumors of war have come to pass in our lifetime. Yet when Israel, as it figures prominently in end times prophecies, comes under attack we often get a little fearful that the end has come.  Yesterday the question no doubt came up in services all over the world, is this it? Nope, not yet, He said. Whatever nations rise up one against another we have this assurance from Jesus that the end is not yet.  And there was this earthquake in another place this weekend too, for another 'not yet' sign to watch. And yet, we certainly do not lack for people and places to pray over as wars and earthquakes are devastating to lives and property wherever they may occur. So we watch, without forgetting to pray for friends and enemies alike as our Lord commanded us. 

On the other hand, if this weekend is but a diversion and suddenly a group of nations named in Ezekiel attacks from the other directions, well then, we will be close to the end! 

Live and love in Christ our Lord,

Bucky