We're passing through the most difficult terrain in human history. All of history, particularly God's providential dispensation, has reached its conclusion, and we are passing through the most turbulent, difficult period in history.

Not the darkest period. Rather, the time when the most dark emerges because the light has become the brightest. And so, we are in the midst of real and serious tribulation.

A lot of believers think that the 'tribulation' foretold of in scripture is something fantastic, supernatural or orwellian. But that's only because such believers have lived, for the most part, through the most blessed periods of grace.

To anyone who lived through the Soviet purges, the Chinese revolution, even China today, or seen their families and communities murdered and destroyed under totalitarian regimes that arose in the 20th century like mushrooms after rain, to such people, the tribulation has been 100% real.

The point is this: humanity MUST pass through this difficult terrain. But it's tribulation because evil is being exposed, and purged. The beast becomes savage when it is cornered. The nightmare becomes the most terrifying when it emerges in clear daylight.

So do not mistake this difficult terrain as if it is the end. No, we're passing through this. yes, there has been and will be further collateral damage. But the future.... God has been preparing the best future for humanity for our entire history. And THIS is why scripture tells us, blessed is he who perseveres and overcomes, for he shall win the crown of glory.

If we realize now how good we had it, we can be confident we will NOT be the LAST, but the FIRST.