Signs in the Skies

The meteor in the sky above Chelyabinsk Russia

"There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven."--Luke 21:11

Biblical prophecy clearly reveals some very specific signs that alert us the end times are upon us. One of those signs occurred on February 15 when a powerful meteorite zipped across the skies of Eastern Europe before finally landing in a frozen lake in Chelyabinsk, Russia.

Had the meteorite landed in a populated area instead of that lake, the loss of life would've been extensive. According to NASA scientists, the 10-ton meteorite had the equivalency of 20 atomic bombs. Even though the space projectile mercifully didn't strike land, it still caused some serious destruction--$33 million in U.S. dollars as well as damage to 4,000 buildings in that region. And 1,200 people were reportedly injured from the event.

http://www.thedailyaztec.com/2013/02/meteorite-hits-russia-injures-thousands/

Meteor strikes aren't anything new to our planet--they've been occurring since the beginning of time. For example, in 1908 a powerful meteorite exploded in the skies above Russia. Known as the Tunguska Explosion, that event uprooted an estimated 80 million trees in central Siberia. Had the Tunguska meteorite struck a populated area before it exploded, the loss of life would've been catastrophic. 

When we examine recent events that have occurred on the earth over the past several years, it's becoming clear that we are living in prophetic times. Jesus Christ himself warned us that earthquakes, famines and signs in the heavens would signal that the last days were upon us and His return was getting close. (Matthew 24:7, Luke 21:11) 

For example, from 1900 to 1950, approximately 330 major earthquakes (6.5+) were recorded across the world. From 1950 to our present time, over 1,000 major earthquakes have been reported globally.

http://www.prophecyreviewonline.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=84052

And since the dawn of the current century, 114 major earthquakes have already occurred.

http://www.mapreport.com/subtopics/d/e.html

What about famines? The USGS (United States Geological Survey) reported that 27 major famines occurred during the 19th century while 37 occurred during the 20th century. According to mapreport.com

61 major famines have already in our current century that is only 13 years old. 

http://www.mapreport.com/subtopics/d/0.html

Signs in the heavens aren't merely limited to meteorites--they also include the appearances of UFO's and religious phenomena such as Marian apparitions. All these signs have been increasing since the 19th century.

Why are these events increasing throughout the world now? Because we are getting close to the return of Christ. For true Christians, these signs mean that it's time to wake up "because your redemption is drawing near." (Luke 21:28) 

However, for the rest of the world, these signs will draw unbelievers toward the greatest counterfeit spiritual revival in world history; (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12) the worship of the Antichrist and a one-world government. It's time to wake up and start paying attention.