We live in the so-called "information age." But, what good is it doing us? On one extreme we have conclusion with no facts. On the other we have facts with no conclusion. The world's intelligence community's are desperately trying to sort it all out. That's where we come in -- or, at least we should. But, we're nowhere to be found. Why is that?

Here's what I think: When it comes to world affairs, the pulpits have become silent. This use to not be the case. A short time ago, the pulpits across America and the other free nations were beacons of light in a dark world. In less than one generation, we've witnessed that light go out. I'm talking about the light of Bible prophecy.

You see, unlike other religions, Christianity is verifiable. As a result, we Christians haven't been asked to check our brains at the church door. Recently, however, that's been changing. And, the Bible may tell us why. I suspect it has something to do with what the Apostle Paul warned Timothy. Paul said:

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths (2 Timothy 4: 3-4 New American Standard Bible).

This brings up a good question. What is sound doctrine? Are we talking about sound, as in a sound, logically constructed argument? Or, are we talking about sound, as in what we've just always been led to believe? Knowing Paul, I'd bet it's the former definition and not the latter. I believe Paul meant sound doctrine, as in logically constructed.

But, that doesn't mean Paul was setting aside the wisdom of God in favor of the wisdom of men. Paul had also instructed Timothy from where to develop this sound doctrine -- from the word of God. Paul said:

I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction (2 Timothy 4: 1-3).

Now, since one quarter of the word of God was prophecy when written, it stands to reason God wants His people to know and understand prophecy. We could say prophecy is just history in advance. And, as all students of the Bible should know, history is His (Jesus') story. That's one reason I believe the angel told the Apostle John "the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Revelation 19: 10). Jesus is the main subject of both prophecy and history. In other words, prophecy is relevant to what's really going on in our world affairs.

The Apostle Peter saw the importance of understanding Bible prophecy too. Peter said:

So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts (2 Peter 1:19). 

But, Peter also said:

Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation" (2 Peter 3: 3-4). 

Isn't that what we're hearing from many of our pulpits today? When we bring up recent events and the subject of Bible prophecy, isn't that what they're saying? Don't they say something like, "It's always been like that," or, "People have always thought the end was near". 

So, this being the case, what do we expect to find coming from our pulpits today? It sure isn't the "lamp shining in a dark place" that Peter spoke about. Instead, as far as world affairs are concerned, it's a great big silence.

For example: Iran is again threatening Israel Read about it here  I  And here. When I read these type of articles, I can't help but think of those famous lines from actor Clint Eastwood. If you recall, Eastwood once said to a bad guy, "Go ahead, make my day." That's the way I see God reacting to all such threats against Israel. According to prophecy, God is gathering the nations together in order to bring them against Israel and say, "Go ahead, make My day" (Joel 3:1-2). The "day" that He is talking about, of course, is the "day of the Lord."

Friends, our information age world is desperately trying to figure this stuff out.

But, we're nowhere to be found.