The conflict going on between Russia and Ukraine is on the minds and hearts of everyone. However, many Christians believe that this conflict is a sign that we\u2019re in the last days. Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, has responded in a video to Christians wondering if there\u2019s a correlation between end-times prophecies and Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine. Laurie openly shared why he thinks we\u2019re living in the last days and discussed numerous signs that might signal the fulfillment of biblical prophecy.<\/p>\n
Laurie said, \u201cI believe Christ could come back at any moment. There are signs of the times the Bible tells us to be looking for.\u201d He also shared Jesus\u2019 words in Matthew 24, specifically in verses four to 14, that warn of wars, rumors of wars, plagues, and other elements leading up to the end of days. Laurie didn\u2019t directly tie the turmoil in Ukraine to these prophetic elements, but he noted that there are reasons why so many people are asking end-of-times questions about current events.<\/p>\n
Ukraine, COVID-19, and government overreach are just some of the problems igniting a slew of curiosities among the faithful. For Russia\u2019s invasion, Laurie noted that the dismay is understandable, saying, \u201cThis is a war on a scale we have not seen in a long time.\u201d He talked about Ezekiel 38\u2019s prophesies of a \u201cGog from Magog,\u201d stating \u201cMagog\u201d is believed by many to be Russia. \u201cWhen I see the aggression of Russia or \u2018Magog,\u2019 if you will, it\u2019s a reminder that that\u2019s what we\u2019re going to see when \u2018Magog\u2019 attacks Israel,\u201d he said of the prophetic events discussed in Ezekiel.<\/p>\n