Question: Can you advise on preparation for the end of this current system that exists on earth? Should I store some food and water? What are your thoughts?

How should we prepare for the end of this age?

In a world experiencing random disasters ranging from floods and earthquakes to power outages and terrorist attacks, having at least a week's supply of food and water available in our homes, if not considerably more, is a good idea even when no immediate threat is apparent. The U.S. government's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) lists practical advice and contents for a family emergency supplies kit at fema.gov/areyouready/ . Our readers in other countries can find similar recommendations at Web sites managed by their governments.

It would be wise to be prepared in at least such a basic way for emergency situations. As Proverbs 27:12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
See All... tells us: "A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences" (New Living Translation). And certainly dangerous times are ahead for the entire world, as we know from many BibleThe books (Greek, "biblia" ) that are acknowledged as canonical (authoritative) by the early Christian Church. It includes both the books of the ancient Hebrew prophets and those of the apostolic witnesses to Jesus Christ. prophecies.

At the same time, we must remember that the BibleThe books (Greek, "biblia" ) that are acknowledged as canonical (authoritative) by the early Christian Church. It includes both the books of the ancient Hebrew prophets and those of the apostolic witnesses to Jesus Christ. emphasizes looking to God for our physical needs as we seek His Kingdom. Indeed, we are directly told that if we pursue His Kingdom and way of life first, then God will provide our physical needs (Matthew 6:33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
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In line with that, Jesus Christ Himself warns us to be vigilant concerning our spiritual state. In His last major prophecy before His crucifixion, recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, He describes and summarizes the conditions and events that will lead to His second coming.

After describing the dire state of the world to which He would return, Jesus said to His disciples, "But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone" (Mark 13:32But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
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The next verse clearly shows that we should continue to keep a watchful eye on world trends and conditions as well as our own spiritual state, for we will not know the exact time of His return: "Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come" (verse 33, NASB, emphasis added throughout).

Christ then compared Himself and His second coming to a man who traveled to a distant country, left his servants in charge of his property and asked the doorkeeper "to stay on the alert" till he returned. Then He gives His warning to His disciples a second time: "Therefore, be on the alert— for you do not know when the master of the house is coming" (verse 35, NASB).

Next Jesus warns His servants not to fall asleep on the job, followed by a third and final appeal emphasizing the importance of their task: "What I say to you I say to all: Be on the alert!" (verse 37, NASB).

Luke's account emphasizes our personal conduct, with Christ warning us to be diligent in keeping our spiritual house in order and showing us exactly what type of distractions to avoid: "Be on your guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with dissipation [excess] and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day [of Christ's return] will not come on you suddenly like a trap; for it will come on all those who dwell on the face of all the earth" (Luke 21:34-35 [34] And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
[35] For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

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The vast majority of people, being neither spiritually alert nor aware of prophetic trends and conditions, will be taken by surprise. So Jesus tells us in verse 36, "But keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man" (NASB).

The emphasis again is on the importance of being personally prepared spiritually for Christ's coming and having a heightened alertness and anticipation of that event.

So how can we do that? First, you should prove for yourself that the BibleThe books (Greek, "biblia" ) that are acknowledged as canonical (authoritative) by the early Christian Church. It includes both the books of the ancient Hebrew prophets and those of the apostolic witnesses to Jesus Christ. is God's Word. Also find out where He is working and see how God may be leading you to become more involved with proclaiming the true gospel. For starters you could read our free booklets Is the BibleThe books (Greek, "biblia" ) that are acknowledged as canonical (authoritative) by the early Christian Church. It includes both the books of the ancient Hebrew prophets and those of the apostolic witnesses to Jesus Christ. True? and The Church Jesus Built . Also subscribe to our free BibleThe books (Greek, "biblia" ) that are acknowledged as canonical (authoritative) by the early Christian Church. It includes both the books of the ancient Hebrew prophets and those of the apostolic witnesses to Jesus Christ. Study Course . The course's easy-to-follow lessons will take you through the major themes and teachings of God's Word.

These steps should lead you to consider and follow God's words in Isaiah 55:6-7 [6] Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
[7] Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

See All...: "Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon."

One of the most encouraging aspects of this prophetic subject is knowing that God has promised to watch over and care for His true people during this time of unprecedented worldwide turmoil (see Matthew 24:21-22 [21] For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
[22] And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

See All...; Luke 21:16-18 [16] And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.
[17] And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.
[18] But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

See All...). God will provide a way for many of the faithful to be supernaturally protected during those very few years. As the prophet Zephaniah tells us: "Seek the Lord, all you meek of the earth, who have upheld His justice. Seek righteousness, seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of the Lord's anger" (2:3).

Our Creator will provide the means for many of God's people to be spared during this dangerous period of time (RevelationThe disclosure of God's Word and plan to mankind. In the Bible this refers to making obscure things clear; bringing hidden matters to light; causing especially called individuals to see, hear, perceive, know and understand the things of God; the unveiling of biblical mysteries (Romans 16:25). 3:10Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
See All...; 12:13-17; Isaiah 26:20-21 [20] Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.
[21] For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.

See All...). These people are those who truly observe God's commandments and have the testimony and faith of Christ (see RevelationThe disclosure of God's Word and plan to mankind. In the Bible this refers to making obscure things clear; bringing hidden matters to light; causing especially called individuals to see, hear, perceive, know and understand the things of God; the unveiling of biblical mysteries (Romans 16:25). 12:17And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
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Although this crisis at the close of this age is a time of unprecedented world trouble, it will also herald the threshold of God's Kingdom. Jesus said, "Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near" (Luke 21:28And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
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We should take great comfort in God's promises and be thankful for the sure knowledge that He has made available about the end time. If we prepare ourselves spiritually, in spite of the adverse physical circumstances, this can be a time of confidence and hope leading inexorably to God's incomparable Kingdom.