Daniel 12:1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which stands for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
We should be cognizant of the realities on the ground at this time, while at the same time keeping faith and hope alive, for it is only as we trust in God that the terrors of the last days could be held in the proper perspective. [The Great Controversy pp 622] The “time of trouble such as never was,” is soon to open upon us; and we shall need an experience which we do not now possess, and which many are too indolent to obtain. It is often the case that trouble is greater in anticipation than in reality; but this is not true of the crisis before us. The most vivid presentation cannot reach the magnitude of the ordeal.
[The Great Controversy pp 829] The people of God will not be free from suffering; but while persecuted and distressed, while they endure privation, and suffer for want of food, they will not be left to perish. That God who cared for Elijah will not pass by one of his self-sacrificing children. He who numbers the hairs of their head will care for them, and in time of famine they shall be satisfied.
The ghosts of Goliath are flitting around all over the place nowadays, and the Canaanite duppy is now on the loose, to try to make the God of Israel seem small and to try to shake confidence in His ability to overrule adverse events. We should now be managing our expectations very prudently, for we are not to expect deliverance at the first signs of trouble. Our faith will be severely tested, and yes, there would be trials of no ordinary character that will assail the Christian.
Matthew 24:10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!