Sometimes children just can't wait to find out. Is that bundle in Mommy's closet my Christmas present? What will it be like at the lake--and why is Daddy driving so slow? What will it feel like to be six?

But come to think of it, wouldn't we all sometimes like to peek into the future? Will the weather be nice for our outing this weekend? Will our favorite sports team win the big game? Can I believe this used car salesman's claims about this car?

Then there are more serious questions that weigh heavily on us. Will I get the promotion I'm hoping for, or will I even be able to keep my job through the economy's ups and downs? Will I be able to adequately provide for my family? In a world where godly morals seem to be in steep decline and humanity has the capability to annihilate itself through nuclear war, what kind of legacy are we leaving for our children? Will the depletion of the Earth's ozone layer through never-ending pollution trigger a global disaster? Or will the continued rapid increase in world population lead to global food shortages, as some experts warn?

In this issue of Activated we take a closer look at Bible prophecies that talk specifically about the times in which we live. These are not only fascinating to study, but we can take comfort in knowing that current developments are all part of God's great Endtime plan. As we see events that He has foretold come to pass, we can be sure that the future and our well-being are in His hands. The outlook may be bleak, but the uplook couldn't be brighter!

Keith Phillips
For your Activated family