Where does this Scripture leave us? Jesus compares the fig tree with the Day of Judgment. The fig tree’s leaves, sun s darkening, the moon giving no light, and the stars falling -- all are signs of the final day of the Lord. Then it is that the Son of man comes in clouds with great power and glory, and he sends out angels to gather in the elect. Many denominations spend a great deal of energy trying to figure out, “Is it the time yet?” Intense diligence goes into collating Scripture with wars and natural calamities to determine whether, at last, the Day of the Lord is at hand. Much attention is given to prophecy as it pertains to Armageddon.

Jesus, despite the passions excited by such questions,clearly states, “...no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Fathe…