Arm yourself for this purpose

At long last His kingdom will come. Christ will return with salvation, authority and power. (Rev 12:10) However, things will get worse before they get better. Terror will come to the earth and sea for the devil will be thrown down to us in great anger, knowing that his time is short. (Rev 12:12) This calls for endurance. No one knows the day or the hour that Jesus will rescue his people. (Mat 24:36) Some are destined for prison, sword, and persecution. (Rev 12:9-10, 14:12) Your faithfulness now is indicative of your faithfulness then. He who is faithful with a little will be faithful with much. (Luk 16:10) Now is the time to train yourself in godliness (1Ti 4:7-8)