Genesis 6:11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. 13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
Is it true that the earth is reeling from violence in a multitude of places, even as we speak? (CNN) “At least 139 dead and dozens are injured after attackers open fire inside Moscow-area concert venue, Russian state media reports.” (CNN) “Corpses lie on the streets of Port-au-Prince as Haiti teeters toward collapse” Carnage on the streets of Port-au-Prince as the world stalls on a promised intervention for Haiti.
(CNN) “31,923 Palestinians. The latest death toll stands at 31,923 Palestinians and about 1,139 people killed in Israel since October 7” [CNN) Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine will enter its third year next month. Estimates of those killed in the conflict have been hard to substantiate, with neither side publishing tallies of their losses. U.S. officials said in August that Ukraine and Russia's total deaths and injuries had neared 500,000.
Is it true that millions of people the world over are now in the throes of severe famine? (UN News) Recent analysis by the UN agency reveals 41 million people in 43 countries “are teetering on the very edge of famine”, up from 27 million two years ago. (World Vision) Soaring food prices driven by the war in Ukraine, persistent drought and other extreme weather events, and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have escalated extreme hunger worldwide.
Matthew 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in different places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!