Signs of the Times

Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. Matthew 24:4

Today there are many who claim to know and understand the signs of the times. They claim that the world will end shortly. However this question had been in the minds of even the disciples who when they asked Christ, " What will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" His advice to them was not to let any one mislead them. Not to be carried away by wars, persecution and even by many who will do great miraculous signs. All Christ desires of us is to live our lives in a manner that will bring glory to God. It is very easy to spend our time in fear or inactivity of the time when the world will come to an end.

The coming of Christ will be like a thief at night. Christ said that ,"the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." Matt 24:44 So how can we prepare for the Second coming.? Christ cautions us not to break our heads over these things but to spend our time in looking for ways to spread the gospel or to help our neighbor. Look for ways to deepen our relationship with Christ and our Fellowmen. Paul urges us not to sink into a state of inactivity but to be watchful, pray and exercise discipline in everything.

If we knew that Christ was coming tomorrow what will we do today? We need to be a light to the encompassing darkness around us (Matthew 5:14). Christ urged us to live our lives in a manner that men may see His light shinning through our lives, through our actions and our words. In this day of reality TV are our lives a living reality of Christ's love? We need to listen, understand, and act on what the Spirit of Christ is telling us to do today.