The Lord is Speaking, Are You Listening?

So they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?” And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’  Therefore do not  go after them. But when you hear of  wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.” Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be great  earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and  prisons.  You will be brought before kings and rulers  for My name’s sake. But  it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will  answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom  which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or  resist. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put  some of you to death. And  you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But not a hair of your head shall be lost. By your patience possess your souls.
Luke 21:7-19 -NKJV