Feeling overwhelmed by wars, deception, and a world gone mad? Scripture saw it coming—and for believers, it’s not chaos; it’s God’s plan unfolding. “I am God… declaring the end from the beginning,” says Isaiah 46:9-10. His counsel stands.
Paul warned Timothy, “In the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power” (2 Timothy 3:1-5). Sound familiar? We’re there! Yet Jesus said of “wars and rumors of wars,” “See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass” (Matthew 24:6). It’s the beginning of sorrows, not the end of hope.
“The falling away comes first” (2 Thessalonians 2:3), but “all things work together for good” for those who love God (Romans 8:28). Why stand firm? “He changes the times and seasons” (Daniel 2:21), and “though it tarries, wait for it; it will surely come” (Habakkuk 2:3). Jesus promises, “In Me you may have peace… I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Lift your heads—redemption draws near (Luke 21:28).
Don’t be anxious over evil (Psalm 37:7-8). Watch and be sober (1 Thessalonians 5:4-6). Look for “the blessed hope”—Christ’s return (Titus 2:13). The world’s descent is our ascent: God’s Word is true, and He’s coming soon. Proclaim the Gospel boldly—sin is the problem, Christ’s cross the cure. Everything’s falling into place. Are you ready?
Here are fifteen powerful verses that affirm God’s sovereignty and the certainty of His promises:
Old Testament Verses
Isaiah 46:9-10 – “Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure.’”
Daniel 2:21 – And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.”*ng.”
Habakkuk 2:3 – “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Psalm 37:7-8 – “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret—it only causes harm.”
Proverbs 19:21 – “There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.”
Jesus’ Words in the Gospels
Matthew 24:4-5 – “And Jesus answered and said to them: ‘Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, “I am the Christ,” and will deceive many.’”
Matthew 24:6-8 – “And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.”
Luke 21:28 – “Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”
John 16:33 – “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Mark 13:7-8 – “But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of sorrows.”
Paul’s Epistles
2 Thessalonians 2:3 – “Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition.”
2 Timothy 3:1-5 – (Paul describes the last days but reminds us that this is all part of God’s prophetic timeline.)
1 Thessalonians 5:4-6 – “But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.”
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
Titus 2:13 – “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”
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