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December 21, 2012 is a calendar day that has been foretold as the end of the world. The most widely known prophecy for this date is the Mayan calendar, which was constructed centuries ago, but mysteriously ends on this precise date.

Scientists agree with this supposition because on that day in the not so far off future, the earth and sun will be arranged in a line with the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, something that only happens about once every 25,000 years. This could cause world wide disaster as the world shifts suddenly, and the North and South poles end up on the equator, causing earthquakes, flooding, storms, and volcanic action the likes of which has never occurred.

If this isn’t terrifying enough, other prophetic informants have pointed to the end of the world being sometime in the year 2012. While the Word of God does not make direct reference to the year 2012, it does depict various analogous events that many believe are happening right now as we watch. Jesus’ disciples asked him some very serious questions about when the end of the age would be. Jesus replied with this:

“Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Matthew 24:4-8

Has it happened without us even knowing it? Is time running down and if so, what can we do? Is it probable to survive 2012? The answer is ”Certainly”. The answer is God’s only Son. He is the only way for how to survive 2012.

Over two millennia ago, God sent His son, Jesus, to earth as a human to live with us, teach us, and experience life in the same ways we do. There was only one difference between Him and us. He never did anything wrong. We are all sinners deserving to be punished in hell

. . . . for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Romans 3:23

Since we are all reprobates, we have to suffer the consequences of sin . . . eternal separation for our holy God. Death.

For the wages of sin is death
Romans 6:23

Sin results in death. We all face physical death, which is a outcome of sin. But a worse death is spiritual death that alienates us from God, and will last for evermore. The Bible teaches that there is a place called the Lake of Fire where lost people will be tormented endlessly. It is the place where people who are separated from God because they were not born again will stay.

but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23

When Jesus died on the tree He paid sin’s penalty. He recompensed the fee for all sin and when He took all the sins of the world on Himself on the cross. He purchased us out of slavery to sin and death! The only requirement is that we have faith in Him and what He has done for us, understanding that we are now united with Him, and that He is our life. He did all this because He felt compassion for us and gave Himself for us! For

. . . whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.
Romans 10:13

. . . if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9-10

The decision is now yours. If you accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior and accept pardon for your sins, you will survive the turmoil that will come.

If you haven’t, I urge you to do so at this time, even as you read this you can accept Jesus into your heart. Right now you can pray with me, “Lord Jesus. Thank you for loving me so much that you died instead of me. I realize that I am a sinner, and I seek your forgiveness. Please come into my heart and rescue me from death. Amen!”

If you made this appeal to God, congratulations! You are now living eternally. You will in no way die! Yes, your body will die, but you will live forever. Even though God will destroy the world around us, you will not be destroyed. That is God’s message of hope.

A word of caution: just because you are saved from death doesn’t mean that life will be a picnic. In fact, as the day of doomsday approaches, it just might get more difficult as the satan gains more power. We have to stand together and support each other in this trying era. If you do not already attend a church, find one! Dive into the Scriptures, and learn as much as you can. Pray daily. Constantly search out God’s will for your life, and He will see you through. Remember, 2012 is not the end. It is a new start!

As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name!
John 1:12