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Luke 21:25–28 (NKJV)
25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring;
26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”
5 Biblical Reasons to Not Be Afraid if We're in the End Times
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Your Redemption Is Drawing Closer
In this chapter in Luke, Jesus is describing the destruction of the temple and what will happen during the end times.
After describing these things, he then proceeds to remind you of what your response should be.
Not heads down, but heads up.
In other words, Jesus is saying when these things begin to happen look for me...because I am coming soon.
Your fear should be replaced by anticipation because your salvation is drawing closer.
Isn’t that reason to rejoice?
Jesus is encouraging you not to be afraid.
Remember, you are on his side.
And sneak peek to the end of the story, Jesus wins.
Because he wins, you win—so don’t be afraid.
When you see the signs, that means his coming is getting closer so lift up your head and rejoice.
2. Be Encouraged and Encourage Others
In this passage, Paul is describing what is commonly known as the rapture of the church.
The verse I want you to pay close attention to is verse 18.
What does Paul instruct the church to do? Encourage each other with these words.
It feels like there was a time in the church when we lived with the expectation and hope of Jesus’ return.
I don’t know if that still exists today, but regardless, we need to look at the end times and the expectation of Christ’s return as a means of encouraging each other.
When Jesus comes back, every wrong thing will be made right and every broken thing will be made well.
That's something we can all look forward to.
The world might be crazy right now, but I know it won’t always be that way...because Jesus is coming.
This is not something to be afraid of, but something that can encourage you and someone else.
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You Are Closer to Seeing Jesus
One of the awesome things about when Jesus returns is that we will see him.
Isn’t that what Christianity is all about?
Seeing our wonderful savior!
The one who loved us so much that he suffered, died, and rose again for our redemption.
In that moment, your faith and all that you have believed will become sight.
One of the great beauties of it all is that we get to see him just as he is.
That means in all of his glory and splendor.
I know you may have experienced the presence of God before, but never like this.
This alone, my friend, is reason for hope and reason for excitement.
Don’t fear his coming, long for it.
What an awesome day that will be.
In fact, there is this old song we used to sing which sums it up best:
What a day that will be
When my Jesus I shall see
When I look upon His face
The One who saved me by His grace
When He takes me by the hand
And leads me to the Promised Land
What a day, glorious day that will be
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You Are Closer to Your Eternal Home
There is so much I could say, but I just want to say one thing to you…wow!
On that day you and I will no longer be victims to the curse of sin which will be gone forever.
We get to enjoy God’s presence forever and ever.
This is the ultimate hope and destination of your faith in Christ.
I implore you to cling to this hope.
And as you see the signs of the end times rejoice—because your salvation is truly at hand.
I hope you are finishing this article more encouraged than when you started.
The end times and the second coming of Christ are awesome events.
My prayer for you is that they would motivate you to be everything that God wants you to be until he comes.
Let Paul’s words be yours:
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You Have Work to Do
Knowing that we are living in the end times, this is not the time to shrink back.
There is still something called the Great Commission—our responsibility to preach the gospel and make disciples.
If you want to be afraid of something, be afraid for those who don’t know Jesus, because their end is different than yours.
This should compel us to want to share the love and hope of Jesus to those who don’t know him.
This will not be easy work, especially as the love of many grow cold in our society, but this is necessary work.
How else will they know unless we tell them?
Let’s be committed to the cause of Christ and even more so as we see the day approaching.
I challenge you (and myself) to be true salt and light to a world that needs it.
Let’s be godly examples in our homes, communities, and places of work.
The very fact we know the signs should motivate us to action.
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You Have an Expectation of Outpouring
Verses 28-29 There will be an outpouring.
Everyone who desires will be included.
Verse 30 I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and billows of smoke.
Blood: is the blood of Jesus that he shed for the redemption of man'
Fire: Is the sign of the coming Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost when tongues of fire sat on each of their heads and they spoke in other tongues as they were filled with the Spirit
Vapor of Smoke: Is the glory or presence of God that fills the Earth
What did Jesus say would happen just before He returned?
Verse 29 "Immediately after the distress of those days
"'the sun will be darkened,
and the moon will not give its light;
the stars will fall from the sky,
and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.'
Verse 32 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved;
1 John 4:17–19 (NKJV)
Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment.
But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
We love Him because He first loved us.
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