2 Thessalonians 2

The Thessalonian church had received a false message that the Day of the Lord (the End Times) had already come. This believe is still held by some today - people twist prophecy to meet their needs instead of letting prophecy reveal itself. Some say the Day of the Lord came with the burning of Jerusalem. If you look at Jesus' words in Matthew, you might be able to twist some of it into the Holy City burning, but you would need to cut out other facts. Here, Paul explains again what the people need to be looking for:
- apostasy - a total departure from one's religion. The majority of the people would become numb to Christianity.
- The man of lawlessness - the anti-Christ. A man possessed by Satan that will sweet talk the world into giving him full governmental power. This man will establish a one-world monetary system, government, and religion. He will also sign a seven-year peace agreement with Israel that will kick-off the End Times. For three and a half years this man will look like a savior to the world. Then he will reveal himself to be the dictator that he is - forcing mankind to bend to his will or die for their faith.

Paul tells the Thessalonians not be concerned about the Day of the Lord. Instead, continue to work on your relationship with the Lord. For when you are a part of His family, you have no reason to fear the Day of the Lord. Instead, and I quote 2 Thessalonians 2:16, "Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word."

That is my prayer also for you. Be knowledgeable about prophecy so you may not be deceived by the enemies of God. BUT - don't let it be your main focus. A relationship with God should always have priority in your life. The rest will work itself out.