Matthew 24:21-22
For then there will be great distress, unequalled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equalled again. If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect, those days will be shortened.
Jesus exhorted us to read the signs of the times and understand what is happening. I think that is especially important right now. Many Churches continue as if all is rosy and all will be well, but that is not what I read in the passage above.
Jesus warned us that the great tribulation was coming and it is time for Churches to start preparing their people for it. The signs are there, right in front of our faces, that it is almost upon us, and we are not ready for it.
I appeal to every pastor and minister to begin to prepare your flock for the distress that is coming. The Bible tells us it is coming, and we need to start believing that word, in view of the events taking place in the world today.