The Moral Fiber of Society Seem to Be Unraveling Could Anyone Think of a More Accurate Description of our World? These Events Are Part of Bible Prophecy

Every day, the stories and images that fill our social media feeds bring this verse to life. We see photographs of individuals whose careers are based on conceited materialism, stories of heartbreaking child abuse, live streams of the horrific aftermath of terrorist attacks, and videos of individuals who attempt to make self-indulgence and deviant behavior appear healthy and normal. The last few days have indeed brought "perilous times" due to our obsession with unrestricted freedom. All of these things constitute a gallery of images proclaiming Jesus' imminent return.

“But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despises of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying its power. . . . evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived” (2 Timothy 3:1-5, 13).

Father, I thank You for the beautiful example of the Lord Jesus Christ, who Himself learned obedience through the things that He suffered, and in Whom we see the perfect example of a Man Whose suffering and death brought great glory to the Father and salvation to a lost and dying world. Thank You, that Jesus chose to willingly face intense suffering and persecution in His life, so that by His sacrificial death on the cross, He might pay the ransom price for sin.

Help me to learn the lessons of suffering that are so evident in the life of the Lord Jesus, Who though He knew no sin, was willing to suffer for the greater glory of God and for the benefit of so many others. Thank You, for opening my understanding to the fact that although suffering for righteousness sake may be difficult to bear in the short tem, yet God in His grace and wisdom will use it for His glory and for our eternal benefit. May I be found obedient and faithful in the things that I may have to suffer for righteousness sake. May I suffer in this life, to the glory of God the Father and for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ Who suffered and died for me so that I too may live eternally. In His name I pray,

Amen.