Be Ready

It has been estimated that approximately 1/3 of the Bible is prophetic. Others feel 100% of the Bible is prophetic because every part contributes to the overarching narrative of humanity’s fall and redemption. Since scripture devotes so much to prophecy and future events, should the events and mysteries foretold consume our attention during these troubling times, or is there a deeper purpose and meaning that we should focus on? What does the Bible say?

Bill Paz is an elder serving the United Church of God congregation in Charlotte, North Carolina.