Prophecy Being Fulfilled

There are many scriptures prophesying about the last days in which we live.  Before the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This one sums it up very succinctly.

"And all things shall be in commotion; and surely, men’s hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people."  -- Doctrine and Covenants 88:91

All things are certainly in commotion right now in this world with the fear and panic going on over this COVID-19 virus.  If I wasn't living it, I wouldn't believe it.  Fear has certainly come upon almost all people.  There are a few of us left with some common sense.

I find it interesting how the Lord has been preparing us for this time.  My entire five decades on this earth we have been taught to be prepared for troubled times.  Food storage, emergency supplies, 72 hour kits, self-reliance, etc. have all been ingrained in our brains for decades by church leaders.

And most recently our Prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, has made many changes in the church in the past two years preparing us for this commotion we are now facing in the world.  Home-based church was implemented January 2019.  The way we minister to each other was revamped to a more Christlike way of serving each other.

We are certainly living in the last days.  In fact, we are living in the last few minutes if not seconds of the 11th hour before the Second Coming.  We have been warned and instructed.  Are we prepared?  Do we heed the Prophet's counsel?  If so, we have nothing to fear.  "...but if ye are prepared ye shall not fear." (Doctrine and Covenants 38:30)

Just this morning there was a 5.7 magnitude earthquake in Utah.  These are perilous times.  Prophecy is being fulfilled.  There will be much more calamity in the future.  Here is a more detailed scripture of what we can expect to occur in our world before Christ comes again.

Doctrine and Covenants 45:26-35

26 And in that day shall be heard of wars and rumors of wars, and the whole earth shall be in commotion, and men’s hearts shall fail them, and they shall say that Christ delayeth his coming until the end of the earth. 

27 And the love of men shall wax cold, and iniquity shall abound. 

28 And when the times of the Gentiles is come in, a blight shall break forth among them that sit in darkness, and it shall be the fulness of my gospel; 

29 But they receive it not; for they perceive not the light, and they turn their hearts from me because of the precepts of men. 

30 And in that generation shall the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. 

31 And there shall be men standing in that generation, that shall not pass until they shall see an overflowing scourge; for a desolating sickness shall cover the land. 

32 But my disciples shall stand in holy places, and shall not be moved; but among the wicked, men shall lift up their voices and curse God and die. 

33 And there shall be earthquakes also in divers places, and many desolations; yet men will harden their hearts against me, and they will take up the sword, one against another, and they will kill one another. 

34 And now, when I the Lord had spoken these words unto my disciples, they were troubled. 

35 And I said unto them: Be not troubled, for, when all these things shall come to pass, ye may know that the promises which have been made unto you shall be fulfilled.

Hmm, desolating sickness, earthquakes, iniquity, turning hearts from God, commotion... to name a few.  Sound familiar?

Yes, we live in troubled times.  But we also live in a glorious time when the Gospel has been restored to its fullness.  We have a living prophet to guide us through these rough waters.  If we follow the Prophet and live the Gospel, we need not fear.

"But my disciples shall stand in holy places, and shall not be moved."  (D&C 45:32)

I see the commotion all around me -- people panicking with fear -- yet I remain calm and unafraid.  This is the peace that the Gospel brings.  Are you prepared?  If not, I strongly urge you to get your life in order and get on the covenant path.  It's a much happier, more peaceful existence.

"And I said unto them: Be not troubled, for, when all these things shall come to pass, ye may know that the promises which have been made unto you shall be fulfilled." (D&C 45:35)

That's my two cents.