WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT
WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT Matthew 24:3, "As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Brothers and Sisters, the disciples' question on the Mount of Olives remains one that has echoed through the ages. It's a question filled with a mix of anticipation and trepidation – when will our Lord return, and how will we know? Jesus, in His wisdom, provides not a precise calendar date but a series of signs and a timeless call to readiness. BODY The False Alarms Jesus begins by warning us about false alarms. He says, "See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray." Throughout history, there have been countless self-proclaimed messiahs, prophets, and doomsayers. They prey on the faithful, manipulating fear an...