The disciples asked Jesus, “what will be the sign of the end?” In Matthew 24 Jesus mentioned all the indications that today many people scoff at saying, “Oh there have been wars and rumors of wars, kingdoms against kingdoms, pestilence, earthquakes and famines for centuries, and Jesus hasn’t come back yet.” Note; deception is the very first sign above all these that Jesus warned us about. “Take heed that no man deceive you (Mat 24:4).” Deception is the most important sign.

With television, satellites, cell phones and the internet, when has deception ever been more rampant? Deception is the most glaring sign warning us that we are so near to the end of the church age.” The words, “take heed,” come from a Greek word, “blepo,” indicating a strong attempt to jerk someone to attention. Jesus’ initial and most urgent warning is, do not to be deceived.

Today most people are simply checked out. Many churches and pastors ignore Bible prophecy which means they have willingly scorned 27% of scripture. The grand finale of the church age is upon us and people crave psychologically based, make me feel good stories rather than desiring to know Jesus Christ, the only Savior we’ll ever get. What could be more important than getting to know Jesus Christ?

At the end of the age, we know the whole world will turn against Israel. Today Israel is surrounded by enemies. The temperature of muslim nations is boiling. We see violent pro-Palestinian protests around the world. Anti-Semitism is exploding against Israel which is only the size of New Jersey. Zechariah the prophet declared, “I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and Jerusalem (Zech 12:2).”

The news media is slanted, the economy is in the toilet, and the world is in apostacy. Therefore, be married to the word of God in these last days, and be not deceived.

Maranatha Lord
Pastor Huck