There is little doubt that the “signs of the times” are occurring all around us. To see them, you only need to pay attention to the news and know what the Bible says about prophecy.

We are having earthquakes, droughts and famines, and a lot of talk about “wars and rumors of wars.” Talk of World War III is openly being heard often and some foreign leaders seem to want it. We are also seeing sin practiced openly and unashamedly.

In the text verse above, Jesus criticized the Jewish leaders because, although they knew what was happening (or could happen) politically, they failed to see that the promised Messiah had come and was standing before them.

In a similar way, many Christians see what is happening around the world and know that the Bible says that these things will occur in the last days, but they completely fail to get ready for Christ’s taking us home. It could not be any plainer that our time on this planet is about over.

We should be walking very circumspectly (carefully) to please God in all we do and to tell others so they can be saved before it is too late. While Christians freely discuss the “signs of the times,” it is time to do something about it.

God’s will for every believer is “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Col. 1:10). Are you?

The Lord Jesus spoke strongly against those that were spiritually blind but claimed to be teachers of the Word. In the text that this is found, Jesus was emphasizing the fact that judgment is near.

He credited the people with being able to understand that certain types of signs in the sky and earth reveal what is coming in the way of weather and similar things. Jesus was reminding them that prophetic signs – which were all around them because of Christ’s presence and miracles. These things proved Who He was and what they ought to do about it. Their response showed their total ignorance of the Scriptures.

People today are no different – believers in particular. The fact that it appears from Scripture that Christ’s return could come at any moment – yet most believers are not living as though they really believed it. Their lifestyle shows almost complete indifference to what is happening around the world.

Many are not even going to church or reading their Bible daily – two of the most basic principles of Christian living. How can believers expect an unbelieving world to get ready for eternity if believers don’t even care about it?

Think about how a Christian should prepare to move to a completely different world – which will take place without time for change or preparation! Think about lost loved ones that will not go with you! Think about the influence you could exert in your neighborhood and among your loved ones if you lived for His glory! Finally, think about the eternal rewards you will have to do without – forever!

Isn’t it time to start paying attention to the signs of the times and acting on it?