Will there be peace or pangs?

The Apostle John, in speaking of Jesus, said that “He came unto his own, and his own received him not.” John 1:11. God’s own people, the Jews, had separated themselves so far from God that they were ignorant of the fact that their promised Messiah was right in their midst. They were confused concerning the prophecies of the Messiah. They were looking for an earthly king and an earthly kingdom. This scenario is being played out in our time as well. Today, millions are expecting Christ to return again and establish an earthly kingdom and reign on earth for a thousand years, during which time there will be a worldwide conversion and worldwide peace. Friends, this is far from the truth. The Bible says, “The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.” 2 Peter 3:10. This does not paint a picture of worldwide peace when Christ returns; rather it is a picture of worldwide destruction. How can you escape this near event? Friends today if you hear His voice, speaking through the Bible, do not harden your heart; just listen and obey.