people of God we truly need to wake up and see the world for what it is the Bible clearly reveals the state of the world in the last days and we are witnessing the formation of that world a world that doesn't fear God tragically we have become so desensitized to the lack of the fear of God that when we see it we barely notice it or even highlight it I have said this before and I will say it again history is not random history is not a series of unrelated events no it is a single
unfolding timeline there is a beginning and there is an end the Book of Revelation reveals the end and we are approaching that time we are nearing the arrival of the Antichrist his arrival is much closer than most people realize we're also approaching the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ his return is far nearer than many think one of the greatest signs of these times is the lack of fear of God we are living in a generation of international blasphemy a generation that lacks the fear of God and this lack of reverence for God is
only going to intensify because the Bible warns us that it will the 82nd annual Golden Globes recently took place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills California hosted by comedian Nikki Glazer the evening was filled with Glitz Glamour and moments of spiritual insensitivity that should not go unnoticed Glazer repeatedly made jokes involving God throughout her monologues and the acceptance speeches have been on fire who got shouted out the most let's look at the numbers cast and crew are leading the way with 11 mentions moms are holding strong with three shoutouts God creator of the universe
zero mentions while comedy can Thrive without mocking Faith her remarks crossed a line highlighting a growing Trend in our culture the diminishing reverence for God this event is not an isolated case it mirrors other recent instances such as the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony which also seemed to mock god with without reason these events reflect a deeper spiritual issue a society increasingly characterized by a lack of the fear of God the Bible warns us that this will be a Hallmark of the last days in 2 Timothy 3: 1:5 scripture describes a generation that is proud
arrogant and irreverent lacking respect for what is sacred we see this reality unfolding before our eyes the lack of fear for God is one of the most glaring signs of the times yet it often goes unnoticed people dismiss such moments as harmless humor or artistic expression but the word of God is clear Galatians 6:7 do not be deceived God is Not mocked for whatever one SWS that will he also reap mockery of the Creator is not without consequences and such irreverence is a sign of spiritual Decay as Believers it is vital to recognize what is
happening around us and remain Vigilant these moments are not just cultural Trends but fulfillments of biblical prophecy pointing to the last days the normalization of disrespect for God in Entertainment Sports and public life is a stark reminder of Humanity's growing distance from him we are undeniably approaching the reality described in the Book of Revelation a time when prophetic events will unfold and Humanity will face unparalleled trials The Book of Revelation vividly portrays a world that has turned its back on God highlighting a sobering truth the people living in the days of revelation will have no
fear of God this spiritual condition is not a mere coincidence but a reflection of Humanity's Collective Rebellion against against their creator in Revelation 9: 20 and 21 we read a chilling description of Humanity's response to Divine judgment the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands they did not stop worshiping demons and Idols of gold silver bronze Stone and wood Idols that cannot see or hear or walk nor did they repent of their murders their magic Arts their sexual immorality or their thefts this
passage reveals a defiant World clinging to sin and idolatry refusing to acknowledge or Fear The God Who has power over all things despite witnessing the wrath of God and the catastrophic events described in Revelation their hearts remain hardened and their reverence for God is non-existent this lack of fear is not something that will suddenly emerge during the tribulation it is a condition that is growing even now we see it in the mockery of God and entertainment like at the recent Golden Globes and the Paris Olympics we see it in the growing rejection of biblical values
and the normalization of sin in society these Trends are preparing the world for the spiritual ual atmosphere described in Revelation where Humanity openly rejects God and Embraces Rebellion the absence of the fear of God is one of the clearest indicators that we are drawing closer to the Fulfillment of endtimes Prophecy Proverbs 9:10 declares the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom without this fear Humanity becomes foolish arrogant and blind to the truth just as the people of revelation will be this spiritual blindness leads to a culture that mocks God glorifies sin and rejects
repentance in 2025 the world will continue to Journey down a path marked by a troubling absence of fear for God a trend prophesied in the Book of Revelation one of the most powerful moments in Revelation is the proclamation made by Three Angels who will fly across the sky visible and audible to people around the globe these angels will move across the world delivering messages that set the tone for the end times visible to everyone they will preach to the entire world from the deserts of Saudi Arabia to the islands of morius Revelation 14: 6-1 and
I saw an another angel fly in the midst of Heaven having the Everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth and to every nation and Kindred and tongue and people saying with a loud voice fear God and give glory to him for the hour of his judgment is come and worship him that made Heaven and Earth and the Sea and The Fountains of waters and there followed another Angel saying Babylon is Fallen is Fallen that great City because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication and
the third Angel followed them saying with a loud voice if any man worshiped the Beast and His Image and receive his Mark in his forehead or in his hand the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the Holy Angels and in the presence of the lamb and the smoke of their torment ascendeth up forever and ever and they have no rest day nor night who worship the Beast
and His Image and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name what we are focusing on is the message of the first Angel the Angel's Proclamation is not a suggestion the fact that the Angel's first words are fear God reveal reveals two profound truths first it emphasizes the essential nature of fearing God this fear isn't a minor detail but a fundamental starting point for understanding and relating to him to fear God means to respect honor and recognize his supreme authority understanding that he alone holds power over life death and Eternity this type of fear is not
a superficial respect but a deep reverent awareness of his Holiness and Justice inspiring us to live righteously and humbly second this command highlights the state of the world the need for such a clear Urgent Message points to a world that has largely abandoned the fear of God a society that no longer respects his authority or Holiness is a society a drift increasingly embracing Rebellion blasphemy and moral decay signs of a world headed towards judgment but as we step into 2025 we see a global Society moving in the opposite direction mocking what is sacred and dismissing
the idea of fearing the almighty the first Angel's warning serves as a call to remember who God is and how far the world has fallen from acknowledging him instead of embracing the fear of the Lord our world increasingly Delights in irreverence we see evidence of this lack of fear in the culture media and actions of society at large and the warning signs are only growing stronger our current trajectory is toward a time when the very concept of fearing God will seem foreign and even offensive to many the world is gradually losing the fear of God
a shift evident in how Society views reverence and respect for him in the past even criminals held a sense of respect for God that seems rare today for example it was once common practice for people including criminals to remove their hats when passing a church this act wasn't merely ritual it demonstrated an understanding that places of worship were sacred deserving of respect regardless of one's lifestyle or beliefs today however this sense of reverence has has diminished replaced by an increasingly casual or indifferent attitude toward God and the sacred the absence of the fear of God
has become startlingly apparent in recent events consider for instance the recent Paris Olympics where the opening ceremony included a mockery of Leonardo da Vinci's the Last Supper this performance featured drag performers and entertainers making it inherently Blasphemous in nature out of all the stories and symbols that could have been celebrated they chose to focus on a moment held Sacred by Christians around the world showing no respect for what is Holy and pure this kind of display is not merely a lack of respect it's a blatant disregard for the fear of God this mockery is not
an isolated incident but part of a larger Trend one that will likely continue and grow in 2025 as Society moves further away from God after making a joke about God Nikki went on to describe Los Angeles as a Godless town almost as if being a Godless town were a badge of honor moms are holding strong with three shout outs God creator of the universe zero mentions no surprise in this Godless town this statement though perhaps intended to amuse reflects a deeper and more troubling reality of our time a culture that wears its rejection of God
as a mark of Pride it's not just Los Angeles it's a mindset that has permeated Society glorifying the absence of reverence for the Creator while celebrating values that are in direct opposition to his word the tragedy is that this mindset is not limited to Los Angeles or any other City it is spreading across the globe we live in a generation that treats godlessness as fashionable irreverence as boldness and mockery of the sacred as entertainment this is why I am referencing The Book of Revelation the arrival of the Antichrist and the second coming of Christ are
much closer than people realize please pay close attention to the words of the first angel in the 14th chapter of Revelation when the world is at its darkest moment when the Antichrist is the leader of the world and his Mark dominates Society this first of Three Angels appears and declares first and foremost fear God notice what the angel does not say he doesn't say love God he doesn't say pray to God he doesn't say give to God he doesn't say sing songs about God no the first thing the angel commands is to fear God this
one statement should reveal to you and me the spiritual state of the world in the Book of Revelation it is a world completely devoid of the fear of God a world that has replaced reverence with rebellion and traded submission to God for defiance and are we not already witnessing our world transform into this reality described in Revelation look around at the diminishing fear of God in our culture in our entertainment and in our lives the trajectory is clear a society that mocks God ignores his commands and exalts sin is shaping itself into the Godless World
Revelation warns about we live in an age where even the concept of blasphemy is increasingly seen as outdated or unnecessary popular culture and entertainment often test the boundaries of what is sacred pushing the limits in ways that would have been unimaginable a few decades ago another notable example is the massive popularity of The Da Vinci Code a novel by Dan Brown and later a film directed by Ron Howard this work generated significant backlash as it presented a version of Christ's life that was not only fictional but deeply offensive to many Christians the story suggested that
Jesus Christ was married to Mary Magdalene and had a child creating a bloodline supposedly preserved through secret societies over the centuries this premise is not only false but also a grievous Distortion of the truth it is Blasphemous and wicked the audacity and sheer wickedness and sheer lack of the fear of God to invent and circulate such a narrative comes from a world that does not fear God a world that rather than revering him prefers to distort the sacred for profit and entertain and as we look ahead to 2025 we must brace ourselves for more of
this disregard it is not merely about the content of these stories or performances it's about a pervasive Spirit of rebellion that despises what is Holy and delights in twisting it what people fail to realize is that this path leads to God's judgment the first Angel's message warns us that the hour of his judgment is come God's judgment is not some vague concept meant to frighten people into submission it is a very real very serious reality that is coming in our culture we tend to downplay the idea of judgment we hear of God's love and grace
and indeed these are Central to his character but they do not negate his Holiness and Justice God is Not only loving he is just and he will not Overlook unrepentant sin as we Face 2025 the world will Edge ever closer to that hour of judgment yet many remain blind to its approach when Jesus spoke of fearing God he used Stark powerful language in Matthew 10:28 he says and fear not them which kill the body but are not able to kill the soul but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and Body in
Hell Jesus does not not present this as mere reverential awe he speaks of a fear rooted in the reality of God's power over both life and Eternity modern interpretations often soften the meaning of this fear suggesting that it merely refers to reverential awe but consider the power and authority of God the Creator who can cast both soul and body into hell this is not merely a God to be respected he is a God to be feared with genuine awareness of his sovereignty and judgment as I have said in the past many preachers today have reduced
the fear of God to a comforting concept devoid of any sense of dread or urgency imagine however standing face to face with a lion in the African Wilderness or a massive anaconda in the Amazon The Fear you would feel in that moment the Primal Instinct for survival the sense of power before you begins to approximate the kind of fear we should have of God God is not simply a being to be admired from afar he is a consuming fire an all powerful Creator and judge this kind of fear is not unhealthy it is a necessary
recognition of who God truly is the Greek word for fear Phobos used in Matthew 10:28 and Luke 125 encompasses a range of meanings from from reverence to dread and Terror when we choose to interpret this word as mere respect we dilute the weight of what Jesus is teaching Matthew 10:28 would lose its impact if we translated it as do not be in reverential awe of Those Who Kill the body but rather be in reverential awe of him who is able to destroy both soul and Body in Hell such a rendering fails to capture the depth
of the warning Jesus is issuing he is telling us to be genuinely deeply aware of God's Authority power and judgment as we move further into 2025 this lack of fear for God will only lead Society further into chaos rebellion and moral decline without the fear of the Lord people feel free to act according to their own desires ignoring the call to live righteously this absence of fear leads to a moral Decay where anything goes where truth becomes relative and where people openly reject the very concept of divine Authority as Society loses its respect for God
we also lose the foundation of moral responsibility and with it the guardrails that keep us from complete spiritual disaster in Revelation we witness a world so entrenched in Rebellion against God that even as judgments are unfold people refuse to repent they are hardened in their Defiance emboldened in their blasphemy and unmoved by warnings this lack of repentance in the face of divine judgment will only grow worse as we move toward the final days a world that doesn't fear God will welcome the Antichrist and the false prophet and they will fit comfortably into a society that
has rejected God's Authority the Bible presents God as both loving and just merciful and holy Hebrews 10:31 says it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the Living God these words capture the seriousness of God's nature he is not merely a comforting figure or A Gentle Spirit he is Holy and his judgment is real many today however prefer to ignore this aspect of God favoring an image that is more comforting more accommodating but God is not one to be trifled with his Holiness demands our reverence and his Justice demands that sin be
punished this is why the fear of the Lord is essential it keeps us grounded aware of who God is and aligned with his will a true fear of God leads us to repentance humility and a life that seeks to honor him without it we are left a drift guided only by our desires and human understanding which inevitably fall short the fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom and the beginning of a life that truly glorifies him
