“for these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written” (Luke 21:22 ESV).
Many of the prophecies of the Old Testament have been fulfilled, many of them in Christ’s first coming. Yet, there are still prophecies in the Old Testament that have not been fulfilled. This is an important consideration because some would suggest that the prophecies concerning Israel have either been already fulfilled or given over to the Church. But I believe Jesus was speaking of the turbulent end times that belonged to Israel and would precede His second coming.
Certainly, there was a partial fulfillment when Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 A.D. Yet, it was only a foreshadowing of the time of tribulation to come, which will follow after the “period of the Gentiles comes to an end” (Luke 21:24). This is Daniel’s 70th week and the apostle John’s seven years. After which, the prophecy concerning Christ’s second coming will also be fulfilled.
Jesus said that all prophetic Scripture would be fulfilled. Knowing this, let us always be prepared for His appearing.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we thank You for Your Word which is always faithful and true. No matter what tomorrow brings, we will not fear, knowing that our future is in Your hands. In Jesus’ name, amen.