When informed about a recent grisly tragedy, Jesus Christ responded by saying to those around Him: "Do you suppose that these [men] were worse sinners than all other[s], because they suffered such things? I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish" (Luke 13:2-3).
Understand the gravity of your relationship with your Creator. God "now commands all men everywhere to repent" (Acts 17:30). We must turn from our ways, which are bringing the world to the brink of disaster, and turn to Him.
Prove for yourself that the Bible is God's Word. Find out where He is working, and see how God may be leading you to become more involved. To begin, you should download or request our free booklets Is the Bible True? and How to Understand the Bible.
You should study the prophecies of your Bible and how they relate to national and world trends. Request our other booklets on prophecy and our free World News and Prophecy newsletter to better understand what God reveals about current events and His coming Kingdom. Jesus tells us, "… When you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door" (Matthew 24:33, NASB).
Be sure to subscribe to The Good News magazine. Each issue helps you understand the world scene in the light of Bible prophecy and shows you how to apply God's Word in your life. Realize that "now it is high time to awake out of sleep" (Romans 13:11). Also subscribe to our free Bible Study Lessons. Its easy-to-follow lessons will take you through the major themes and teachings of the Bible.
Most important, consider and follow God's words in Isaiah 55:6-7: "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."
