Understanding The Times We Live In

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; men's hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of heaven will be shaken. But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life and that day come on you unexpectedly, for it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Lk. 21:25-26, 34-36 (NKJV)
Towards the end of every year, particularly the months of September to December, normally tagged as “ember” months, most people believe that these months are dangerous months to human lives and properties. So people generally live in fear and torment of the unknown daily. Some even resolve to take some spiritual cleansing and protection mechanism that are inimical to the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Believers who do not have a firm grasp of the Word of God concerning things of this nature are vulnerable to certain spiritual solution that terminate their lives prematurely due to ignorance. The question is what should a Christian do to approach these times we live in? Are we left to grope in darkness without direction from both Scriptures and our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ? In times like this what should be the attitude of the believer?
Secondly, apart from the “ember” months, every year is replete with all kinds of evil vices such as: unusual deaths, disasters, violence, destruction, diseases and incurable sicknesses with other strange manifestations or happenings against humanity that have never been seen, heard or experienced by mankind. So people live in perpetual fear, worry, anxiety and doubt of what next are to be expected.
In the few weeks ahead, we shall be discussing this important issue with a view to finding what Christ Himself proffered as solutions to these things. In fact, He saw all these negative attacks or problems coming on mankind at the end time and He prophesied about their unconditional coming but equally provided solutions for all the issues or problems that will come upon the earth and its inhabitants. 2 Tim. 3:1 declares assertively that: “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” (NKJV).
What is a perilous time? Perilous times mean, hard times to deal with; difficult times to deal with; grievous times, dangerous times, and furiously fierce times to deal with. So, the whole world is presently besieged with humanly inexplicable happenings that naturally create fear, insecurity, discomfort, discouragement and these are designed to erode our faith and hope in God.
Most foundations of life around the world that stood numerous years and ages are gradually caving into destruction and human elements that were anchored in them are equally enveloped with despair and perpetual uncertainty. The answers are far fewer than the questions, humanly speaking!
Presently, there is a world recession popularly called economic meltdown. The best of all economic policies from the best of brains cannot handle or solve the economic questions and puzzles that are stirring and threatening us both individually and corporately in the eyes. So the prices of goods and services are rising astronomically high and soaring with great increase; and inflicting fear and danger in the lives and policies of men.
The earth as a planet is under unusual threats both from the natural forces of destruction and spiritual forces that are invisible but their negative impacts cannot be avoided physically. The earth and the whole of creation are facing great threats that have never been faced in their entire history called, global warming. The global warming phenomenon is still a puzzle yet to be solved. New volcanic eruptions and great earthquakes are witnessed very often on great scale. Economic upsurges have been experienced more frequently than ever before. Human and animal habitats with its aquatic habits are being destroyed daily. Fire disasters, wars, and violent feuds make our environment unwelcoming to any living thing. What next? See you next week!