Matthew 24:6
Matthew 24:6
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.
How do you respond when you get disturbing news? Often, distressing news of a loss, either of relative or material possessions, natural disasters, insecurity, or an economic downturn, can make us scared, worried, troubled, or depressed. The suddenness and unpreparedness of such events elicit fearful reactions from us. Moreover, the media today is filled with terrifying news worldwide: terrorists declaring war in different regions, natural disasters caused by climate change, the threat of global economic meltdown, and nations invading nations. All these and more seem to signal the end of the age, although the future is yet to come. As believers, these unfolding events should not raise fear in our hearts, but instead, they should propel us to be prepared and focus on the Lord. We ought to examine ourselves introspectively through the searchlight of the Bible. The destruction and devastation that follows these happenings may cause us to be troubled. However, we are to pray in anticipation that God averts these occurrences, forgetting that they are prophecies that will come to pass. We should not panic but rather place our confidence and trust in Him.
John 20:21
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Isaiah 54:10
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.