Mark 13:7
We wonder what the significance of this is, but really, it has minimal significance. What Jesus is doing here is giving the disciples an idea of the general contents of this present age in regards to wars and various upheavals. In other words, he is saying, there will continue to be many human conflicts. The world will still fight with itself, even on a grand scale. But these events are not cause to think that the end has arrived.
For example, World War 3, if we ever have one, would not be the end, but only a big bump along the way. Even if the events surrounding the tribulation are initially called World War 3, it will be obvious pretty quickly that it is not just a war that is going on.
So, this leaves the door open for quite a bit of time to pass, and quite a bit of activity during that time. And, it tells us that a war, or even a rumor of a war, does not necessarily indicate the closeness of the Lord’s coming. Instead, it tells the disciples that there would be some wars and such before the time of the end. And, we can see the truth of that in our day so many years, and conflicts, later.
Heavenly Father, the prophecies of Scripture are so very amazing. And, Jesus words here are no different than the rest. Thank you for giving us so much truth! We will praise you with our tongues, and with our minds, and with our hearts. You are worthy! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.