Path to Apocalypse

Birth Pains

Can you imagine fires similar to those experienced in Southern California that are widespread in communities everywhere? Of course not. Yet, as news media use the term “apocalyptic” for images being broadcast, prophetic warnings describe the global apocalypse on our horizon.

Christ Jesus warns of ‘birth pains’ that will be experienced in the End Times (Matthew 24). Examples such as the Lahaina, Maui fire, Canadian fires, and the LA/SoCal fires are indicative of these birth pains. These ‘precursor events’ warn of tremendous destruction ahead when the ‘trumpet judgments’ come upon the world in the first three- and one-half years of the ‘Tribulation’ period.

The ‘first trumpet’ judgment in (Revelation 8:7) warns fire will consume towns and cities around the world. Can you be prepared? For the fires, probably not. For the fallout? That’s up to you.

Why? and How? Can you (and your family) be prepared? We can’t be fully prepared for the physicality of End Times events. However, we can be spiritually prepared for tragic outcomes or consequences. By reactivating our ‘Spirit of Origination’ with the Spirit of Truth, the essence of God’s character, we regain acknowledged protection against corruption and evil within our world.

Whether we perish by known or unseen means, by re-establishing a spiritual relationship with God through Christ, we’re assured of life after this world. When that day comes, as it will for each of us, we need not fear. Our question remains: How do we ensure eternal spiritual life, whether our demise is before or during the Tribulation years?

Do these five steps:

1. Invite Christ Jesus into your life (Mt 7:7-8)

2. Embrace the ‘Spirit of Truth’ He sends (Jn 16:13)

3. Engage His Spirit (Jn 14:16, 26)

4. Emulate His responses (Jn 14:6)

5. Believe Jesus is Christ/Messiah (Ro 10:9,10,13,17)

If you and your family follow these five steps, you’ll have God’s spiritual protection even as our world spirals ‘out of control.’ More importantly, those you care for will be with you in God’s presence after this life.