Birth Pains

Scripture Reading: Luke 21: 8-36

Focus Verses: Luke 21: 25-27  “And there will be strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars.  And here on earth the nations will be in turmoil perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides.  People will be terrified at what they see coming upon the earth, for the powers in the heavens will be shaken.. Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with power and great glory.”

Most of us are familiar with what takes place during a pregnancy leading up to the birth of a child.  As the time of the birth draws closer, the mother begins to experience some pains.  Those pains get closer together as time progresses.  The Bible compares the second coming of Christ to the labor pains of a mother.  We are seeing many signs today that Jesus said would be present in the end times.  Jesus says in Matthew 24:7 “there will be earthquakes in many parts of the world.”  We are seeing this today as there are many earthquakes taking place around the world.  Natural disasters are happening more often than ever before.  Jesus also said there will be great persecution in the end times.  We are seeing this taking place particularly in the middle east where Christians are dying for their faith.  All of these signs are telling us that the end in drawing near.  This is not something we need to worry about because as Christians we know that Jesus will take us safely to heaven.  So as you see these birth pains let us be busy about the work of the Lord, as His return draws near.

Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries