DAYS OF PRAISE-Wars and Rumors of Wars- Institute for Creation Research
Wars and Rumors of Wars
June 20, 2012
“And
ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled:
for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.” (Matthew 24:6)
Christians
are often chided because they are looking for the return of Christ
rather than improving this present world. The fact is, however, that
Bible-believing Christians have been largely responsible for such
improvements in this world as have actually been achieved (elimination
of slavery, establishment of hospitals and educational institutions,
founding and development of modern science, advances in political
freedoms, etc.).
On
the other hand, Christ predicted that wars would continue despite His
own death and resurrection. In fact, the prophet Daniel had prophesied
over five centuries earlier that “unto the end of the war desolations are determined” (Daniel 9:26).
For 2,500 years the prophecies have been fulfilled and will continue to
be fulfilled until Christ returns. In that day, God promises: “Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end.”
However, it is not the misguided efforts of secularists and worldly
minded Christians that will bring about this state of eternal peace and
righteousness. “The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this” (Isaiah 9:7).
Our text is taken from Christ’s Olivet discourse, given in answer to His disciples’ questions about His Second Coming (Matthew 24-25). Climaxing His message, He said, “Then
shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of
man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory” (Matthew 24:30).
The wicked, warring nations of the earth all will mourn (not rejoice
over!) His coming. In the meantime, He urges all true Christians to “be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh” (Matthew 24:44). HMM
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