I don’t know about you, but when I look at the world right now, I can’t help but wonder: are these the last days the Bible warned us about? The wars. The corruption. The way morals seem to have disappeared into thin air. People are quick to betray one another, willing to sell out truth just to survive. And what’s more frightening? The world seems to reward evil while punishing good.
Jesus Himself said that in the last times, “the love of many will grow cold” (Matthew 24:12). Doesn’t that sound familiar? It’s not just about a lack of affection. It’s about selfishness, greed, corruption, injustice. It’s about a world where right is mocked and wrong is celebrated. And we’re living in it.
The Four Horsemen and a World at War
Revelation speaks of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse — war, famine, conquest, death. When I look at what’s happening across the globe, I see shades of that prophecy unfolding. Endless wars, food shortages, and systems of power that thrive on chaos.
Some even connect the colors of the horsemen to the colors found in Islamic flags — white, red, black, and green. It’s worth reflecting on. Islam acknowledges Jesus, yes, but not the real Jesus. They deny His death and resurrection, which history itself testifies to. And if Jesus didn’t die and rise again, then our faith is empty.
Even more puzzling is what their own Quran says: that Jesus is the one who will return to judge the world, not Muhammad. So which is it? That contradiction alone should spark questions. And yet, Christians are the ones persecuted in many parts of the world. If Jesus were truly a lie, why are so many willing to suffer and even die for Him? Not in violent jihad, but in the quiet, passive obedience He taught — “if someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to them the other also.”
There’s something about the truth of Christ that terrifies darkness.
A Death that Shook Many
When Charlie Kirk passed away, my friends and I started talking. One of them remarked how surprising it was that his death sent so many people back to church — Catholics and Protestants alike. It made us pause and think: why does a single life, and even a single death, have the power to stir people’s hearts back toward truth?
That conversation turned toward abortion. A friend said many who call themselves pro-life would probably abandon that position if their own daughter were raped. Another asked me directly: “If, God forbid, you were raped and became pregnant, would you keep the baby?”
It stopped me in my tracks. I wrestled with it. And deep in my heart, I knew my answer: yes. Because ending a child’s life doesn’t undo the evil of rape. Murder doesn’t heal trauma. Would it be hard? Unimaginably. Could I truly make the right decision in that moment? I pray so. I hope so.
This much I know: as Christians, we cannot just give lip service. We must live what we say we believe. If we did, if we truly embodied Christ’s teachings, the world would look different. Fewer would call us hypocrites. More would see Jesus clearly through us. Someone once said, “Your life may be the only Bible some people ever read.” And I believe that. People are watching.
Is Jesus Coming Back Soon?
People have been asking that question for centuries. Our ancestors thought the Crusades meant the end was near. Others thought the World Wars were the final sign. History repeats itself again and again because humanity never learns.
So is His return near? We don’t know. The Bible says no one knows the day or the hour. What we do know is that God doesn’t want anyone to perish, but for all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). By that logic, the longer He waits, the more souls have the chance to be saved. His delay is mercy.
But still — the signs are everywhere. And that should make us more alert, not more afraid.
The Mark of the Beast and the Digital World
Then there’s the growing talk of digital IDs, cashless systems, and surveillance. Is this the mark of the beast? Maybe, maybe not. But here’s what Revelation does say: without the mark, people won’t be able to buy or sell. That sure sounds like total control.
So if this technology begins to strip away freedom, to force compliance, to make survival dependent on denying Christ — then as Christians we must be ready to say no. Refuse. Stand up.
That doesn’t mean violence. Jesus never called us to take up arms. But He did call us to stand for truth, justice, and freedom. To represent Him boldly, even if it costs us.
What Do We Do Now?
Yes, I worry. If travel becomes restricted, what happens to my family scattered across countries? My brother in Japan, my parents in Indonesia. My heart aches for them, and also for Europe — especially Rome. I pray that Rome would once again see the risen Christ in all His glory.
But at the same time, I remember this: Jesus is the only solution. He told us these times would come. He told us not to be afraid. My job is not to predict dates or get lost in fear. My job is to live faithfully, spread the gospel, and represent Him as best as I can.
History may keep repeating itself, but one day the repetition will end. One day He will return. Until then, I’ll stand, I’ll watch, and I’ll hope.
Because when He comes back, that’s all that will matter.
