There is an unmistakable sense across the world today that something is profoundly wrong. As Rabbi Kirt Schneider observed, “Everybody knows right now that something is uncanny in terms of what is going on…even the secular world… knows that something isn’t right, that there’s a sense of doom and gloom.”
The good news for God’s people is that we are not left in confusion. Jesus warned us in advance, saying, “when we see these things happening, we should look up because our redemption is drawing nigh.” This prophetic word takes us back to the very beginnings of Scripture to find clarity in the end times.
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Starting with the book of Genesis, Schneider discusses the parallels between what happened in the days of Noah, and what we will see during the end times. “For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah,” Schneider notes from Jesus’ warning. To understand what this means for us today, we must look closely at the world during Noah’s time.
Genesis 6 paints a bleak picture: “The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was continually only evil.” The earth was so corrupted that God was “sorry that He had made man” and “it grieved Him in His heart.” Schneider says that God is emotionally affected by the choices of mankind. “…we can hurt God. We can grieve God.”
Just as God was grieved by the rampant corruption and violence, the world today is similarly defiled. Schneider discusses how the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, for example, featured “a parody, a demonic parody of the last supper… dressed up in drag, men dressed up as women, women dressed up as men… so defiled, so corrupt, so unnatural.” This echoes the darkness of Noah’s days.
The message closes with Jesus’ own declaration from Revelation: “Behold, I’m coming quickly.” Believers are called to “be ready… keep your light burning… keep oil in your flask.” The bridegroom is waiting for those who are passionately in love with Him, not for the lukewarm.
As we witness increasing moral decay and cultural corruption reminiscent of the days of Noah and Lot, the call for believers is clear: to live with vigilance, faith and wholehearted devotion to Jesus.
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The signs around us point to His imminent return, urging us to keep our spiritual lamps trimmed and our hearts focused on Him. In these challenging times, staying rooted in God’s Word and living ready is not just wise—it is essential.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
