Watch Out -- Asteroid Dead Ahead: Anchored by Hope

When Jesus was asked, 'What will be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the age?' He ran down the now-familiar list of earthquakes and famines and wars and pestilences – all of which, He said, would come upon the Earth like 'birth pangs' – increasing in frequency and intensity as the time grew near.

He also said: There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the Earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. – Luke 21:24-26, NKJV

After that, Jesus said, 'At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.'

In the meantime, He told those who would witness the signs of His return, 'When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.'

The prophetic signs of Christ's soon coming just keep multiplying. Are you ready to meet Him? This is why we need waiting, trusting, clinging, anchoring hope!

How do we get ready? Live in hope of Christ's return. Trust Him with your future. Wait upon Him to guide your daily life. Avoid whatever grieves Him. Resist fearing anything but God.

Which leads us to one of the most fascinating studies I have ever engaged in—this study of Biblical Hope.