"The world is hastening to a tragic end.”
These words were not uttered by a child of God who might be thought pessimistic and taking a gloomy view of things. The speaker was a man of the world—one in whom, as far as we know, there is no fear of God. Being an observant man he can see the present trend of things and the course they are taking, which will shortly end in its destruction by the judgment of God.
This is a deeply important matter, and one that demands the serious consideration of everybody, especially those who are not prepared for such a terrible calamity.
You inquire: "Is it really true?" Yes, for God has said, "Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain." Heb. 12:26, 27.
When God shakes everything, the world will crumble and disappear. What have you, dear reader, that cannot be shaken? Are you resting upon the firm foundation of the finished work of Christ? If so, you have nothing to fear in view of the dissolution of everything connected with man's world.
God has said: "Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on Him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe He is precious." 1 Peter 2:6, 7.
Is Christ precious to you, my friend? Do you know Him as your personal Savior? If so, then in view of that which is surely and swiftly coming upon this world, you need have no fear. Your destiny will be heaven, to which Christ will remove you before He comes "in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Thess. 1:8.