Many Christians believe that the things we are seeing in our world today are “signs” that Christ is coming soon. One of the reasons for this belief is the above verse.

There is no doubt that some of the things that were considered normal in Noah’s day are happening now. However, most likely, this is only a taste of what will happen. It is only the beginning.

The truth is that this verse refers to the Second Coming of Christ and not to the Rapture. Right now, the Holy Spirit is still restraining much sin in the world. After the Anti-christ comes, things will be different. People will not have restraints – anything goes and the Anti-christ will encourage it. It will be much more evil than it is today.

Christians must remember that the Rapture is imminent. That means it could happen at any moment. There are no Biblical “signs” for the Rapture. As we look around, we can see things lining up for the events of the Tribulation, and we can thank God for His mercy that He will not let us go through it.

In the meantime, our Lord expects us to be busy helping Him bring in the harvest. Are you one of His helpers in these last days?