Bible Prophecy / Second Coming / Unrest, Fear, and Upheaval Sign#9 Unrest, Fear, and Upheaval Key Text "Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken." Luke 21:26   "And there shall be ... upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; ... Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth." Luke 21:25, 26. This sounds strangely like an editorial from a current newspaper--a perfect picture of the world today--and there is a reason: We are the people of the very last days of earth's history. All around us the world is manifesting intense activity. There is a feeling of apprehension among all people; they are looking for some great event, but know not what it is to be. The nations are filled with anxiety, and there is a spirit of unrest and tumult on every hand. If ever there was a time when men should look to the Bible it is now. The tense atmosphere present in the world today should not surprise us. Christ foretold it. It should convince us that His coming is near. Back For more Bible questions and answers on a variety of topics please begin our free Bible Prophecy studies today!