In the final days of Jesus, he and his disciples were on the mount of olives when they asked Jesus what were the signs of his return and end of days. This is his account from Matthew 24:3-44.
Do not fear what these verses say, instead be ready and rejoice in what is to come. We may not know the day or hour; however, we should be living as if Jesus’ return was today! The promise of what is to come should give you home.
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will not exist any more – or mourning, or crying, or pain, for the former things have ceased to exist.” Revelations 21:4
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Jesus tells us, don’t be alarmed. Don’t be afraid when you hear of wars, earthquakes, and famine. While these things can be troubling, they are not pains of death, but rather birth pains.
Learn this lesson from the fig tree, when its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door. Matthew 24:32-33
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