The year 2024 has presented its trials and triumphs. There have been epidemic floods, wars, massive hurricanes, earthquakes, famine, drought, death, life, and countless other events, some of which I may not have heard of or have forgotten over the years.
These events, according to the Book of Revelation, are signs of the coming of Christ's triumphant return, but as it states, " Only God knows when the end will come,". When Jesus comes back to Earth, it won't be a star-studded event, but will happen like a thief in the night.When a thief comes in the night, he or she isn't going to announce that they are coming; they just show up unannounced. The thief will just take what seems profitable, and then leave. Similarly, when Jesus comes back, the Christians who died first shall rise with Christ first. Those of us who remain shall meet with him afterward.
Last, but not least, America now has a new leader. He will be installed or inaugurated into the OVAL Office at the beginning of next year. I don't know what is about to transpire, but we Christians need to pray for God's direction for our leaders and our country often.