November 2025 - Magazine - Page 40
Mi n i str i es
OUT of TIME
That, we don9t know. If we were to take it as the Roman Army, as many have, then we
could say that UN troops rolling down the road would be that sign. But UN troops have
rolled down many roads around the world in the last 50 years, without the end coming. So, I
would have to say that this would be a false sign, nothing more.
In reality, we don9t know what this name refers to. We just know that it is associated with End
Time prophecy and that when it comes, it9s time to flee.
Historically, mankind has been very poor at interpreting prophecy before it happens. Perhaps that9s because we9re not supposed to be able to identify it before it happens, but rather, as it9s happening. We can look back and see prophecy fulfilled, but when we look forward to see it coming, we tend to misinterpret it. Even our greatest End Times theologians
are probably making mistakes in their interpretation. We will never know until those events
come to pass.
We do know the end is coming. We also know that it will be a worldwide event. We also
know, from what Jesus said in these verses, that when it comes, we9d better get out of
town. So I would say prudence is our best course of action. When a worldwide catastrophe
comes, it9s time to grab out survival kits or bug-out bags, and head for the hills. For that matter, we9d better have our bags with us, because Jesus warns us not to go into our homes to
grab them.
Why would Jesus say this? Clearly He knows things that we don9t. He has already foreseen
these events and knows exactly what is going to happen. In the light of this, He is giving us a
warning: Get out.
So, I don9t know about you, but if I see a worldwide event unfolding around us, I9m fleeing.
I9ll figure out if I9m right or wrong later.
In the larger sense, there is some wisdom in bugging out. In almost any disaster scenario you
can imagine, city dwellers will have a harder time than those in the suburbs, and those in
the suburbs will have a harder time than those in rural areas. So, maybe it9s time to rethink
our philosophy. If the Lord says it9s better to flee than to be caught in the city, who are we
to argue?
Obviously, that means having a plan, a destination and the proper preparations in place to
survive, once we bug out. While Jesus may say run, without returning to the house to grab
your coat, there9s nothing wrong with being prepared. Yes, we must put our trust in Him, but
we are responsible for doing our own part as well.
