From devastating earthquakes to rare volcanic chains, the Earth’s activity has been making headlines around the globe. For many, these events are cause for fear, but for Christians, they serve as a reminder that the Bible’s prophetic words are not only alive but unfolding in real time.
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Are We Living in the Beginning of Sorrows?
Author and researcher Josh Peck sees a clear connection between the recent seismic activity and Jesus’ prophecy in Matthew 24:4-8. “It says, ‘There’ll be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows,’” Peck said. “The question is… are we living in the beginnings of sorrows? Have we been in the beginning of sorrows for a while now?”
Citing the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia on July 29, the largest in the world since 2011, Peck pointed out its unprecedented effects. “Seven volcanoes erupted all at once because of this,” he said, noting that the phenomenon hadn’t happened in the region for nearly 300 years. Scientists even confirmed that three of the volcanoes had been dormant before the quake.
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He also pointed to a series of earthquakes in New Jersey and New York, including two within days of each other and a cluster of six minor quakes just weeks earlier. “Everywhere is susceptible,” Peck explained. “Even if not enormous, it’s still a reminder that the East Coast is not immune to these natural occurrences.”
Science Meets Prophecy
Peck highlighted scientific discoveries, such as the Northern Appalachian Anomaly, a massive, slow-moving “blob” of molten rock beneath the eastern United States, but reminded viewers that, while researchers analyze the data, Scripture already warned of such global instability.
“The increased frequency of these things reminds me of the birth pangs of prophecy,” Peck said. “It starts off small… a little bigger, a little faster, until it just blows up.”
A Reason to Rejoice
According to Peck, the takeaway isn’t fear, it’s faith. “These kinds of things have been prophesied,” he said. “And I’m sure in the end times, especially during the tribulation, this is going to get much, much, much worse.” But to the believer, these fulfillments point to a greater reality: Jesus’ return is drawing nearer.
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As the Bible says, the events it foretells must take place before Christ comes again. For those who trust Him, each earthquake, eruption and headline is another reason to lift their heads in hope.
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
