Keep in Expectation!

 Conclusion of  WHY KEEP IN EXPECTATION?

But how bad do you expect conditions to become before "the great tribulation"?  (Revelation 7:14) For example, do you expect that there will be a war in every country, no food on anyone's table, and illness in every household? Under those conditions, even skeptics would likely feel compelled  to admit that Bible prophecy was undergoing fulfillment.  However, Jesus said that most people would  take "no note" of his presence, carrying on with life's normal activity until it is too late. (Read Matthew 24:37-39) Thus, the Scriptures indicate that world conditions during the last days would not become so extreme that people would be forced  to believe that the end is near. -Luke 17:20; 2 Peter 3:3, 4.

On the other hand, for the composite sign to serve its purpose, the fulfillment of it would have to be obvious enough to command the attention of those who have been obeying Jesus' counsel to "keep on the watch." (Matthew 24:27, 42)  From that time onward, the features of the sign have been undergoing fulfillment.  Clearly, we now living in "the conclusion of the system of things" -a limited period of time  leaning up to and including the destruction of this wicked system. 

Why, then, should Christians today keep in expectation?  Out of obedience to  Jesus Christ, we remain in expectation.  Also, we recognize the sign of his presence.  Our expectations are based,  not on a naive  readiness to believe anything, but on solid Scriptural evidence that compels us to remain vigilant,a wake, watchful and, yes, in expectation of this wicked system's end.

Next time: Keep in Expectation! -HOW LONG? 

From the Watchtower magazine