When people talk about the “last days,” some picture only darkness, while others imagine a massive revival. Scripture actually presents both realities at once: a great falling away from truth, and a great awakening to Christ. The Great Falling Away The Apostle Paul cautioned believers: • “That Day will not come unless the falling away comes first” (2 Thessalonians 2:3). • “Some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits” (1 Timothy 4:1). This isn’t about unbelievers rejecting God—they already do that. It’s about many who once claimed Christ drifting toward teachings that feel easier, yet stray from biblical truth (2 Timothy 4:3-4). The Great Awakening At the very same time, Jesus promised something powerful: • “This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world…and then the end will come” (Matthew 24:14). • “In the last days…I will pour out my Spirit on all people” (Acts 2:17). • John saw a “great multitude that no one could count” from every nation, standing before the Lamb (Revelation 7:9-14). So even as some turn away, countless others are discovering the truth of Yeshua and stepping into new life. Two Realities, One Timeline How can these opposite movements coexist? Scripture gives us glimpses: • Isaiah 60:1-2: Deep darkness covers the earth, yet God’s glory rises on His people. • Matthew 13:24-30: Wheat and weeds grow together until the harvest. • Romans 11:25-26: Some resist, yet salvation still breaks through. We are living in this overlap: deception rising while revival spreads. What It Means for Us The falling away warns us to stay anchored in Scripture and close to Jesus. The awakening calls us to share the Good News boldly, to shine in a world that desperately needs light. We don’t choose whether it’s apostasy or awakening—it’s both. But we can choose where we stand. “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you” (Isaiah 60:1). ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus