Jesus warned of a period of unprecedented trouble called the great tribulation. It will be a time of severe suffering, deception, persecution, and divine judgment. This is a reminder to keep ourselves pure so that we can escape through the rapture, and not pass through this horrible period. Whatever one’s understanding of the timing of these events, the warning of Scripture should cause every believer to remain spiritually awake and faithful. Our confidence must remain in the Lord, who is greater than every tribulation. Scriptural Readings for the Day Matthew 24:21-22 (KJV) “21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.” “Matthew 24:29-31 KJV 29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.” Prayer Heavenly Father, prepare me to remain faithful through every trial. Give me courage, endurance, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, whatever difficulties may come upon the earth. Amen.
