Thursday, May 23 You are going to hear of wars and reports of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for these things must take place, but the end is not yet.​—Matt. 24:6.

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Thursday, May 23

You are going to hear of wars and reports of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for these things must take place, but the end is not yet.—Matt. 24:6.

 

Jesus foretold that during the last days, there would be pestilences, or widespread diseases, “in one place after another.” (Luke 21:11) How does knowing that bring us peace? We are not surprised by disease outbreaks. We realize that events are proceeding as Jesus said they would. We thus have reason to follow the advice Jesus gave to those living during the time of the end: “See that you are not alarmed.” A disease outbreak will no doubt disrupt some aspects of your routine, but do not let it interfere with your personal study or meeting attendance. The real-life experiences found in our publications and videos will remind you that your brothers and sisters are keeping their integrity despite similar challenges. w22.12 17 ¶4, 6