In Matthew 24, Jesus was asked by His disciples about the signs of His coming and the end of the age.
He responded: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.” (Matthew 24:36-37, NKJV)
As we step into 2026, we find ourselves in a world that feels increasingly familiar to the students of ancient scripture. In the days of Noah, the earth reached a point of such profound corruption that it "repented the Lord that he had made man." To understand our current calling, we must look back at what exactly was happening when the sons of God saw the daughters of men and created a hybrid race. This merging of kinds—spirit kind with flesh kind—brought about the Nephilim and filled the earth with violence. The wickedness was so pervasive that it didn't just affect humanity; it corrupted everything over which man had been given dominion. This serves as a sobering reminder for us today: as leaders of families, businesses, and ministries, our spiritual standing directly impacts everything under our care. When we move away from right standing with God, the things we lead often follow that downward slide. Yet, in the midst of this darkness, Noah found grace. The scriptures describe him as a just man, "perfect in his generations." This perfection was twofold. First, Noah was not a hybrid; his genetic lineage remained pure. Second, he possessed a spiritual inheritance of righteousness. He was the descendant of men like Enoch, who walked so closely with God that he was taken directly to heaven. For those of us living in 2026, our priority must be to maintain this same spiritual purity. We are surrounded by signs that we are approaching the end of days, and while our time on earth is temporal, our need for righteousness is eternal. We must make a daily choice to be reconciled to God, acknowledging that even when we stumble, we have the opportunity to repent and seek more revelation. Maintaining this lifestyle requires us to "burn the bush"—to let go of the small things we hold onto that separate us from the power of the Holy Spirit. We must engage with the Word of God, which is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. It is the only force powerful enough to discern our intentions and bring our triune nature—spirit, soul, and body—into obedience to Christ. This is our season for prosperity in the realm of the Spirit. As we pursue righteousness, we become beacons of light to a confused and dying world. We are called to go into all the world and preach the Gospel, confident that signs and wonders will follow those who believe. Like Job, let us hold onto our integrity through every trial, remaining perfect and upright in the eyes of the Lord. Scriptures for Further Study -- Genesis 6:1-22 -- Genesis 7:1 -- Psalms 11:5 -- Psalms 15:1-5 -- Psalms 34:19 -- Micah 6:8 -- Romans 4:1-25 -- Romans 10:9-10 -- 2 Peter 1:1-11 -- Job 1:1 -- Hebrews 4:12
In the modern church, we often speak of the return of Christ as a distant hope or a sudden escape. However, if we are to survive what is coming, we must understand the nature of His return. Jesus told us that as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be at the coming of the Son of Man. To understand our future, we must look back at a time of incredible violence, spiritual corruption, and a hybrid race known as the Nephilim. During the first 1,500 years of human history, genetics were purer and the environment was different, allowing men like Methuselah to live nearly a millennium. But this purity was interrupted when the "Watchers"—200 angels who left their proper habitation—came to earth. These fallen beings took human wives and produced a race of giants who eventually turned against mankind. The Book of Enoch, preserved by the Ethiopian Church and found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, gives us even more detail. These angels didn't just bring physical corruption; they brought forbidden knowledge. They taught mankind charms, spells, astrology, and the art of war. They even taught women how to beautify themselves with dyes and ornaments, leading to a culture of extreme vanity and lust. When we look at our world today—the obsession with beauty, the increase in witchcraft, and the prevalence of pornography—we see the "days of Noah" returning in real-time. In Matthew 24, Jesus warned us not to be deceived by physical buildings or temporary signs. While we see wars, famines, and earthquakes, the real focus should be on our spiritual readiness. Jesus is returning as a "refiner’s fire." As Malachi 3 describes, He will sit as a purifier of silver, purging the sons of Levi so they may offer an offering in righteousness. This judgment is not just for the "world"; it is a swift witness against the sorcerers, the adulterers, and those who oppress the hireling, the widow, and the fatherless. When we ignore the homeless or the stranger, we are mounting judgment upon ourselves. God sees, He hears, and He is keeping a "Book of Remembrance" for those who fear Him. Jude reminds us that Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied that the Lord would come with ten thousands of His saints to execute judgment upon all. He is coming to convince the ungodly of their deeds and their harsh speeches against Him. As we move through 2026, our goal must be to stop the cycle of disobedience. Disobedience leads only to death. We must repent for our sins and the sins of our ancestors, seeking the face of the Lord while He may be found. Jesus is coming back, and He is coming with judgment. The question remains: Will you be ready? Scriptures for Further Study -- Genesis 6 -- Matthew 24:1-39 -- Malachi 3:1-18 -- Jude 1:6-14
The world today feels increasingly heavy, with many believers sensing that we are rapidly approaching a time mirroring the "days of Noah." To understand the spiritual turbulence of our era, we must look beyond the physical world and into the origins of the Divine Council. Servant Marcia Carty reminds us that Yahweh, the true Creator, presides over an assembly of spiritual beings to whom He originally delegated certain measures of authority over the nations. However, history reveals a tragic rebellion within this heavenly host. In the days of Noah, a segment of this council—often referred to as the "sons of God" or Elohim—stepped out of their assigned roles. As documented in the scriptures and the ancient Book of Enoch, these beings lusted after the daughters of men, leading to the creation of a hybrid race known as the Nephilim. This act of defilement filled the earth with violence and unrighteousness, eventually necessitating the judgment of the Great Flood. The consequences of this rebellion are still felt today. While the 200 fallen angels were bound in the earth until the final judgment, their offspring—the giants—could not return to heaven or be fully of the earth. These hybrid entities became the evil spirits that now roam the world to afflict, oppress, and destroy. When we see "godlessness and fornication" increasing in our modern era, we are seeing the same spiritual corruption that once grieved the heart of God in Noah’s time. The tragedy for the ancient Israelites was their tendency to worship these rebellious beings instead of Yahweh. By bowing to "strange gods" and "devils," they effectively surrendered their natural authority. Servant Marcia notes that when we move away from the Creator to follow modern idols, we lose the power to "chase a thousand." We become a people "void of counsel," susceptible to the very spirits that seek to devour our flesh and blood. The good news is that the narrative did not end with the flood or the exile of Israel. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a new door has opened for humanity. When Jesus ascended to the Father, He received all power and dominion. Now, for as many as are led by the Spirit of God, there is the opportunity to be called the "sons and daughters of God." This is not just a title; it is a position of legal, spiritual authority. As we move toward the final fulfillment of prophecy, the call for the believer is clear: we must be "saved, sanctified, and filled minute by minute with the Holy Spirit." Our authority to cast out evil spirits and stand against the "gods" of this age depends entirely on our submission to Jesus. By reclaiming our place in the family of God, we reclaim the power to see His kingdom come and His will be done on earth just as it is in heaven. Scriptures for Further Study -- Genesis 6:1-4 -- Exodus 12:12 -- 1 Kings 22:19-23 -- Job 1:6, 38:7 -- Psalms 29:1, 82:1, 89:5-8 -- Deuteronomy 32:4-43 -- Romans 8:14-16 -- Daniel 7:13-14
In a world that often seems to be spiraling out of control, we must look back to the ancient paths to find our footing. Servant Marcia Carty reminds us that we are living in a time remarkably similar to the days of Noah—a period marked by extreme wickedness, spiritual rebellion, and a total loss of the fear of the Lord. The foundation of a life in Christ begins with a simple yet profound truth found in Proverbs: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. When we lose this reverence, we become like the "fools" who despise instruction. Noah was the only human being of his generation who found grace in the eyes of the Lord because he understood this principle. While the world around him was consumed by greed and violence, Noah walked in a different direction. History shows us the terrifying results of what happens when both men and angels abandon God’s boundaries. The account of the Watchers—angelic beings tasked with monitoring human affairs—serves as a sobering warning. These beings chose to satisfy their own desires rather than fulfill their God-given purpose, leading to a hybrid population of giants and a world filled with corruption. This wasn't just a "little sin"; it was a path that led to an ever-increasing appetite for perversion and blood. We see this pattern of pride and rebellion repeated in the story of King Nebuchadnezzar. He believed he was the architect of his own greatness until he was humbled to the level of a beast, eating grass for seven years. He had to learn the hard way that the Most High has sovereignty over the kingdoms of men. Whether it is an angel, a king, or a common person, the result of rebellion is always the same: a loss of the transcendent state God intended for us. However, there is great hope for the righteous. Just as Abraham petitioned God for the sake of the few righteous in Sodom, God is still looking for those who will stand for Him today. Even if you are the only one in a room of thousands, your righteousness matters to the Creator. As the world becomes more like Sodom and Gomorrah, our call is to stay focused, refuse the enticements of the wicked, and walk in the blessings that Share HealthCare and other supportive communities of faith encourage us to maintain. We must strive to be part of the "elect," those who are protected and prospered by God even in times of tribulation. The path to that protection is narrow, but it is clearly marked by the Word of God. Let us choose wisdom early, before the calamity comes, and find our peace in the sovereignty of the Almighty. Scriptures for Further Study -- Proverbs 1:7-31 -- Genesis 6:1-4 -- Genesis 11 -- Genesis 18:14-32 -- Daniel 4 -- Jude 1:14-15 -- Deuteronomy 1:25-28