Why are some Christians (& others) "Afraid" of the time we are 'Now Living'?

Me personally I feel as those who are afraid of the times we are living are the ones who are not true christians and haven't got an accurate knowledge of what is coming. These are very exciting times we live in. There is a reason why this world is getting worse each minute. It is because Satan's days are almost up. And he knows it.

Rev 12:9 So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him.

Rev 12:12 On this account be glad, YOU heavens and YOU who reside in them! Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to YOU, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time

“Is it obvious the time period we are living in, called "the last days”? No it is not obvious nor do I believe we are in the ‘last days.’ So, a few things happen, particularly with the weather and one not only sees it as a bad omen, but also scripture fulfilling itself. The weather has for millennium and will continue to have bouts of aggression with its floods, earthquakes, and the like; it is a cycle in nature, a pattern reemerging. Others signs might be wars, famine, disease and the like, but these also are reemerging signs. Moreover, ‘days’ imply just that - ‘days,’ when the pattern has found its form; to be sure its barely in its infancy, it will happen in days, but those last days are many, many years off.

There have always been selfish times, during the height of ‘free market economics’ selfishness had its boom years. The problem is that the selfishness of the boom years has stayed with us, just as its economic failings and greed has. There have always been those who have and those who have not, those who desire more and those who desire what is not theirs.

Signs are everywhere, what signs exactly, like those signs mentioned above, signs can be quite ambiguous.

The Battle in heaven has already been fought as can been seen in Revelation, this battle began when Christ died on the Cross, and for three days He fought with Satan and defeated him and then rose again at the end of the third day. All on Earth will see the next great battle.

Nor do I believe the World is under the control of the evil one, if we as Christians say such, then we give power to him who should not have it and we forget our free will and in consequence, follow a wrong path, but no one made one follow such and such a path.

The gospel is hid to those that are lost, then as Christians we must make known the gospel that is hid, so the light may come out from under the bushel and shine on all who are receptive to receive it. And should their minds be truly closed, then by all means close the book, but where Satan has closed a mind, God can open it.

Finally, I would just add that when the ‘last days’ are with us, we would most certainly be fully aware of it, and those days are not with us yet.

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Catastrophes have happened for millennium all over the world, if it wasn’t war and the destruction it brings, it has been the weather and the destruction it brings. Since recorded time there has not been a single century without a war somewhere on this planet; nor has there been a single century where the weather had not seen some extremes. I would say that is pretty worldwide and abundant.

In the two readings on ‘Figs; Luke 13-6 and Matthew 21-19, there is not a hint of any ‘time-period,’ nor of any impeding danger on a catastrophic scale of which scripture speaks.

Do you feel that way?

I am very concerned that people are blind to the truth. I know the Lord and his savior Jesus Christ so I am not fearful for this life. I live for the life to come.

Are you willing to admit that the world is in a bad way?

The world is perishing. The fukushima ongoing disaster is killing the pacific ocean which is a fulfillment of the third part of the waters destroyed on the earth and the radiation released is now more than chernobyl and will only increase as no human being can even be exposed to such high levels of radiation without death, after only a minute of exposure! Even the robots made for such things can not be used because they can not withstand the radiation exposure because of this the disaster at the nuclear reactors has not even been taken care of!

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Is it obvious the time period we are living in, called "the last days"?

Absolutely we are in the last days. Prophecies are being fulfilled right in front of our faces and everyone seems to be under the strong delusion sent by God to judge those who did not receieve a love of the truth.

2 Thessalonians 2:11-12, "And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness."

2 Timothy 3:1-7, "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth."

It has recently come to my attention that I sincerely seek nothing but justice. The rest of this answer is focused exclusively on Religion, not because I harbor any ill-will towards it but because it complains a lot. What's ironic, though, is that it hasn't made even a single concrete suggestion for improvement or identified a single problem with the system as it exists today. Let me end by saying that I know that what I have written in this answer will send many readers (especially any who are big fans of Religion) into a tizzy or a tantrum. I am sorry, but I remind them that some poxy adulterers are hopelessly tetchy.

I'm afraid at times

Because these are terrible times. No other time on earth (none) did mankind have the power to destroy most of the world -that power he has now. And that should scare us. That is different than any other time.

Because of increase lawlessness many are afraid. We lock our doors, we are careful where we go. And even than you may not be safe.

Because of a world where morals had slipped away so. And even worst most don't even see it. And often it's hard to tell the real good hearted person from the bad. And people have become experts at hiding there real lack of values

Over the years I’ve had many good reasons to fear at times. Some were great tests in many ways. But I have had a true hope in God. I do believe in him and I believe he has seen me through those times. The bible tells us the end times will be worst than all times before, I only hope I will be given strength enough to bear what I must and my faith will hold out. And I will be one he looks after always for I trust so few as much. And I hope to learn enough to be acceptable to his requirements which he does have.

It's easy to say my faith will get me through and many do say their faith and love for God will see them through, They say it so easy. I don't think it is that easy. Not at all. I read and have seem many fail when tested strong on some things and I do wonder as these times do get worst as it is predicted (the worst ever) what will happen and how many will fall. I'll just keep praying for strenght and guidance and trust God will understand my fears

I might add how some say -people fear God (or to an organization like some say why some won't leave (they scare the people) ) and that keeps them believing in those conditions. I think they are so wrong. I don't find that fear with some while others think it is. In that case it's a love that keeps them there. And I think it's that love that will save them. I have seen that in some. And I admire that and am drawn to it. And its a love I see some don't understand at all and they call it fear.

Just my thoughts on that

People always tend to take what is called "the line (or path) of least resistance" whatever is easiest. I think many are afraid even to investigate religion because they will find out they are wrong, that they are going to die or going to a burning hell. They don't realize investigating, searching leadings to getting the answers and hope you need. Finding the answers and following them puts you in line for eternal life. Just not worrying about it means you've selected yourself for extinction.

The world is being destroyed by wars, pollution, poverty, etc. But it is those responsible for it, not good people, who lose their life. Rev. 11:15, 18.

A government that is perfect and run by Jesus is about to take over the earth. Isaiah 9:6, 7, Matt. 6:10.

Just learn, study. John 17:3

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Someone had asked me would I be in fear of the last days if I did not know the scriptures. I had to think about that because I have been knowing of this prophecy for so long that it is a part of my life. So I had to step out of what I know and think as if I didn't know. So I came to the conclusion that it isn't fear. It is more like lost. Unsure of the future, not sure of where to turn to, not having any hope for my children. Wondering if things will get better. Then I thought the best thing to do is not to think about it and live in the day.

This is what people are resorting to because they do not have anywhere else to go. So they need to be informed and they need to be taught. It is unfortunate that Satan has blinded the minds so much that they do not even recognize the truth. They refuse to recognize it because it is easier to just live the life of the day. They have accepted and to have to change will require thinking. And they get upset if you make them.

I am happy I have the truth for it gives me a road map to everlasting life. I just hope that there will be others that are willing to let Jehovah guide them.

EDIT: I also would like to add brothers and sisters that you have to remember that these people are blinded by their religious leaders. We should do all we can to follow Jesus and the apostles example. They did not condemn the people for what they were believing in. They felt pity. Who they mostly condemn were the religious leaders like the Pharisees and the apostates. We need to be more patient and understanding with those who are blind as to their plight and see if we can reach their hearts.

I don't hide my head in the sand, and even when I wish I could pull the covers

over my head, or put my hand over my ears when I hear the screams,

and sirens and bad news

you can't hide from it.

People are losing hope, good people have bad things happen to them,

children elders and unsuspecting are being taken by the desperate.

You don't have to look that far or live that long these days to see it.

If you care.

I have been "on the watch" for over 40 years. Like reading the news paper

with a tablet to tally the score.

It's a desperate situation and I can't imagine all that is still being

done in a quiet house where some think no one can see or hear.

I'm not afraid, I know the outcome, just sad for the victims till then.

They are afraid and maybe in denial and have no hope or faith of any other way of life. Christians for many millenniums have been praying the Lords Prayer " How thou be thy name they Kingdom come thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven" Many Christians just go through the motion and don't really know about being a Christian is all about. What was Christ's Ministry on Earth about? What was his sacrifice about? To bring sinful mankind into a good standing with God Jehovah. For many years we have been looking at signs that were predicted at (2 Timothy 3:1-5) " But know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here. 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, self-assuming, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, 3 having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, 4 betrayers, headstrong, puffed up [with pride], lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godly devotion but proving false to its power; and from these turn away."

Are we not seeing these being played out? We certainly are. There is one creature who is blinding the eyes

spiritualy- The source of such darkness and spiritual blindness is Satan the Devil, who, transforming himself into an angel of light, actually is “the god of this system of things” and the god of darkness who has blinded the minds of the unbelievers so that they do not discern the good news about the Christ.—Lu 22:53; 2Co 4:4; 11:14, 15.

He wants everyone to be destroyed. He is attempting to having mankind that God is going to usher in a Earthy Paradise. Satan has not thwarted Gods original purpose for man to live on an Earthly paradise govened by a Theocratic Order.So now is time to look at the times and conditions we live in, and thank Jehovah that soon we will all be perfect humans on a perfect earth.

The wolf will actually reside for a while with the male lamb, and with the kid the leopard itself will lie down, and the calf and the maned young lion and the well-fed animal all together; and a mere little boy will be leader over them. And the cow and the bear themselves will feed; together their young ones will lie down. And even the lion will eat straw just like the bull. And the sucking child will certainly play upon the hole of the cobra; and upon the light aperture of a poisonous snake will a weaned child actually put his own hand. They will not do any harm or cause any ruin in all my holy mountain; because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very sea.”—Isa. 11:6-9

Trying to find clues in everyday life, to me is someone who is lost and doesn't understand Jehovah's word, ones who are afriad to the point of being peranoid, do not have a close relationship with their heavenly father. It's true there have been wars and such since the beginng but not like it is now, never before has there been a time, were man has the ability, to wipe man from the face of the earth. Phrophcy that Jesus spoke of, the end times, is happening now, wether you believe it or not. Just my thoughts.

Me personally i am not afraid. I trust in Jehovah. I can see where people who have no hope would be afraid as they trust men to fix there problems. But I know that Jehovah never leaves his people in the dark we have the bible and the peace that excels all thought

Have a great day Sister

Agape