The beginning of birth pains?

Mathew chapter 24

As I write this we are in the midst of lockdown because of coved 19. Little did we imagine a few months ago what was about to befall the World in the spring of 2020. Many are asking could this be the start of the tribulation? I think Jesus answered this, in Mathew 24 he gave his disciples a list of signs that would happen before his return to planet Earth, he called them the beginning of sorrows NKJ or birth pains NIV Mathew 24:8 I believe that it’s very important to avoid speculation we should constantly remind ourselves that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God. If you prayerfully read Mathew 24 and Luke 21 you will see a number of things that will happen shortly before Jesus returns, please take the time to read them for yourselves! Paul wrote we should judge nothing before the time, until the Lord shall come, 1Corinthians 4:5 this verse can be understood in a number of ways but I think it is a word in season. That we have entered a new season I think there can be no doubt that because of lockdown we have been forced to do the work of church differently and there are certainly opportunities to minister in old and new ways, by shopping, delivering food parcels, phoning the lonely “things some were already doing” and the online service which has been forced upon us that is able to reach those who would not ordinarily darken the doors of the church. I don’t think God has brought the virus but I know that he keeps his promise to make all things work together for good towards his children and his purpose Romans 8:28 We could see a season of refreshing even revival I hope we do, but I don’t see in the Bible the sort of mass revival that many are excitedly speaking about! The Bible says there will be a falling away 2 Thessalonians 2:3 and Mathew 24:10-12. Let me finish with the words of Jesus himself So when all these things begin to happen, stand and look up, for your salvation is near!