End of Days?

It’s hard to turn on the news or scroll through social media without being confronted by the growing fears of geopolitical uncertainty. War rages in Eastern Europe. The Middle East is engulfed in violence. Superpower tensions are rising by the day. It’s no wonder many are asking: Is this the end of the world? And among Christians, that question often comes with a second one: Are these wars signs of the end of days? With the vivid imagery of the book of Revelation in mind, it’s a natural question to ask.

But before we jump to conclusions, let’s listen to what Jesus Himself said about times like these.

Jesus Prepared Us for Days Like This
In Matthew 24, Jesus told His disciples plainly, “You will hear of wars and rumours of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” (Matthew 24:6).

Notice that? Jesus expected His people to hear unsettling news. He expected conflict, uncertainty, and global instability to be the norm, not the exception, between His first coming and His return. The presence of wars, political turmoil, and even persecution does not mean God has lost control or that we should be thrown into panic. Jesus reassures us: do not be alarmed.

From the very beginning, the church has lived through uncertain times. Think of the first-century Christians facing persecution under the Roman Empire. Think of believers during the fall of Jerusalem, the plagues of medieval Europe, or, more recently, the horrors of World War II. In fact, for many believers alive during the 1940s, it probably felt like the end of the world.

Imagine living through air raid sirens, food shortages, and the daily news of millions dying across continents. Hitler’s rise, the Holocaust, the use of atomic bombs - all of it must have seemed like the final fulfilment of Revelation’s warnings. But here we are, generations later, still awaiting the Lord’s return.

Does that mean the Bible is wrong? Not at all. It means we need to read Revelation, and all apocalyptic Scripture, the way God intended.

What Revelation Is and Isn't
For some, Revelation feels like a puzzle to decode. Every new global crisis gets mapped onto its pages like a timetable for the end. But Revelation isn’t a secret codebook for predicting exact dates or events. It is apocalyptic literature - a genre rich in symbols and cosmic imagery, designed to reveal heavenly realities behind earthly struggles. That’s not to say Revelation has nothing to say about the future - it certainly does. But its focus is on ultimate realities more than minute-by-minute predictions.

The Book of Revelation was written to comfort suffering Christians, reminding them that, though persecution and hardship will come, God reigns supreme. In chapters 4 and 5, John is shown a vision that reshapes everything:

In Revelation 4, God is seated on the throne: unshaken, unchallenged, utterly sovereign over history. Thunder and lightning may roll across the earth, but in heaven, God’s rule is unthreatened.

And then, in Revelation 5, we meet the victorious Lamb: Jesus, who was slain for us but now reigns. The scroll of history, sealed and mysterious, can only be opened by Him. Why? Because His death and resurrection secured the future for God’s people.

That means, even when history feels chaotic, even when wars and uncertainty rattle our world, the ultimate plan is still in the hands of the One who loves us and laid down His life for us.

Confidence, Not Fear
So, how should Christians respond to today’s fears of war, economic instability, or global shifts in power? The same way believers have for centuries - with calm, confident trust in Christ.

We are not called to panic. We are called to persevere.

We are not called to endless speculation. We are called to faithful service.

And we are not called to hide away in fear. We are called to be a light to a fearful world.

Our neighbours, our colleagues, our families: they’re watching how Christians respond when everything feels uncertain. What if, instead of anxiety, they saw in us a calm joy? What if, rather than despair, they noticed hope? Not because we deny the hardships, but because we know Who holds the future.

Keep Going, Eyes Fixed on Jesus
It’s right to care about world events. It’s wise to pray for peace, to support the suffering, and to work for justice. But let’s not lose sight of the unchanging truth: Jesus reigns, and He will return in His perfect timing.

At the same time, Jesus also taught that His return could come at any moment. He said He would come “like a thief in the night” (Matthew 24:43-44) - suddenly, unexpectedly. In fact, during His earthly ministry, even He said He did not know the day or the hour. So while we are not called to predict or panic, we are called to be ready - living each day with eyes fixed on Him, hearts trusting in His promises, and lives shaped by His grace.

Until then, our task hasn’t changed. We keep serving. We keep loving. We keep proclaiming the good news of Christ. And we do it with peaceful, settled hearts, knowing every moment unfolds under God’s sovereign hand.

So yes, there are wars. And yes, there are rumours of wars. But no, it’s not time to be alarmed.

The throne is not empty. The Lamb is victorious. And the future of all who trust in Him is utterly secure.