Many believers feel the tension in the air. Global conflict, political uncertainty and constant news coverage of war have caused many Christians to ask the same question.
Are we watching the end times unfold?
End times speculation surges whenever major events shake the world. Tensions in the Middle East, wars between nations and economic uncertainty often lead to renewed conversations about biblical prophecy.
But according to evangelist David Diga Hernandez, there is one critical sign of the end times that the modern church often overlooks. Instead of focusing on fear or chaos, Hernandez says believers should focus on the advancing kingdom of God.
Why So Many People Are Talking About the End Times
Hernandez said many Christians are sensing what he describes as a spiritual intensification across the world.
“I know that you can sense it in the spirit because many Christians all around the world are discerning an intensification of spiritual activity,” Hernandez said.
Global tensions often cause people to assume the end is near. News of wars and geopolitical turmoil fuels speculation about prophetic timelines.
But Hernandez urged believers to respond with faith rather than panic.
“Firstly, I think we need to be praying. Whatever the political implications, we need to pray that these events ultimately open more doors for the gospel,” he said.
He also reminded believers that fear is not the posture Scripture calls Christians to take.
“God has not given you a spirit of fear, but one of power, of love, and of a sound mind.”
Jesus Warned About Fear and Deception
Hernandez pointed to the words of Jesus in Matthew 24 when the disciples asked what signs would signal the end of the age.
Christ warned that deception would increase.
“Many will come in my name claiming I am the Messiah,” Hernandez said, quoting the passage. “They will deceive many.”
Jesus also warned about wars, conflict and global instability. But Hernandez emphasized that Christ clearly said these events do not mean the end has arrived.
“You’re going to hear often about wars and rumors of wars. This isn’t a reason to fear,” Hernandez said.
According to the teaching of Jesus, these conditions are only the beginning.
“These things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately.”
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The Sign Many Christians Overlook
Hernandez said the most important sign of the end times receives far less attention than the others.
He pointed to Matthew 24:14 as the defining marker.
“And the good news about the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world so that all nations will hear it and then the end will come,” Hernandez said.
He said the church often focuses on global chaos while ignoring the sign Jesus highlighted.
“I’m hearing that there’s this focus on what causes fear. There’s the focus on the chaos. There’s the focus on what looks like defeat,” Hernandez said.
“But Jesus says the end’s not going to follow those signs. The end is not yet. This gospel shall be preached to the ends of the earth and then the end will come.”
The Kingdom of God Is Expanding
Hernandez said believers must understand that Christ already secured victory through His death and resurrection.
“When Christ died on the cross and he rose again from the dead, he shamed the powers of darkness. He embarrassed the devil and he took authority,” Hernandez said.
Jesus reigns above every government and power.
“Governments can make their plans. Wicked people can make their plans. But Jesus is in charge, not them.”
Because Christ rules, Hernandez said the church should view the end times through a lens of victory rather than defeat.
“The kingdom of God is expanding. The kingdom of God expands in dominion. The kingdom of God expands in power. The kingdom of God expands in influence in the culture, in our lives, in our families.”
Why Believers Should Not Live in Fear
Hernandez said a climate of fear has developed among many believers in recent years, especially following global disruptions and constant exposure to alarming headlines.
He said this environment has pushed some Christians toward suspicion and conspiracy thinking.
“The focus of the believer isn’t conspiracy. The focus of the believer isn’t necessarily just the political climate,” Hernandez said.
Instead, Christians must remain grounded in the truth of the gospel and the authority of Christ.
“Don’t forget who you are in Christ. Don’t forget who ultimately has the victory.”
The Real Focus of the End Times
Hernandez said the church must remain committed to the mission Jesus gave His followers.
Christ commanded believers to take the gospel to every nation.
“Go and make disciples of all the nations,” Hernandez said, quoting Jesus’ instruction to His followers.
The task of the church remains unchanged regardless of world events.
“Souls still need saving, the gospel still needs to be preached and the church still needs strengthening and edification,” Hernandez said.
A Future Marked by Harvest
Hernandez believes the final chapters of history will be marked not by the collapse of the church but by a sweeping harvest of souls.
Jesus described the harvest as plentiful, and Hernandez believes that promise points to a global move of God.
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few,” he said.
For believers, the message of the end times is not one of fear.
It is a call to faith.
“The kingdom is expanding,” Hernandez said. “The future is bright. God is in control.”
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
