December 21, 2012 is a day that has been foretold as the end of the world. The most widely revealed prophecy for this date is the Mayan calendar, which was constructed centuries ago, but mysteriously ends on this specific date.

Scientists agree with this conjecture because on that day in the not so distant future, the earth and sun will line up with the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, something that only happens about once every 25,000 years. This could cause world wide disaster as the world shifts suddenly, and the North and South poles end up on the equator, causing earthquakes, flooding, storms, and volcanic action like we have never seen before.

If this isn’t frightening enough, other prophetic spokespersons have pointed to the end of the world being sometime in the year 2012. While the Good Book does not make direct reference to the year 2012, it does depict various analogous events that many believe are happening right now as we live out our lives today. Jesus’ disciples asked him some very serious questions about when the end of the age would be. Jesus responded with this:

“Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Matthew 24:4-8

Is this time close at hand? Is time running down and if so, what can we do? Is it viable to survive 2012? The answer is ”Affirmative”. The answer is Jesus Christ. He is the only way for how to survive 2012.

More than 2000 years ago, God sent His son, Jesus, to the world He created as a human to live with us, teach us, and experience life in the same ways we do. There was only one difference between Him and us. He never did anything wrong. We are all sinners deserving to be separated from God forever

. . . . for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Romans 3:23

Since we are all reprobates, we have to suffer the consequences of sin . . . eternal separation for our holy God. Death.

For the wages of sin is death
Romans 6:23

Sin has the consequence of death. We all face physical death, which is a outcome of sin. But a worse death is spiritual death that separates us from God, and will last for ever. The Bible teaches that there is a place called the Lake of Fire where lost people will be in suffering forever more. It is the place where people who don’t know Jesus will stay.

but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23

When Jesus died on Calvery He paid sin’s penalty. He paid up the fee for all sin and when He took all the sins of the world on Himself on the cross. He procured us out of slavery to sin and death! The only stipulation is that we accept Him and what He has done for us, understanding that we are now bonded with Him, and that He is our life. He did all this because He cared for us and gave Himself for us! For

. . . whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.
Romans 10:13

. . . if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9-10

The ball is now in your court. If you accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior and receive forgiveness for your sins, you will survive the misery that will come.

If you haven’t, I urge you to do so right now, even as you read this you can accept Jesus into your heart. Simply pray with me, “Lord Jesus. Thank you for loving me so much that you died instead of me. I realize that I am a sinner, and I seek your forgiveness. Please come into my heart and keep me from death. Amen!”

If you prayed this prayer, congratulations! You are now living eternally. You will by no means die! Yes, your body will die, but you will live forever. Even though God will destroy the world around us, you will not meet your end. That is God’s promise.

A word of caution: just because you are saved from death doesn’t mean that life will be carefree. In fact, as the day of doomsday approaches, it just might get more difficult as the the enemy gains more power. We have to band together and support each other in this painful time in history. If you do not already attend a a fellowship that teaches God’s Word, find one! Dive into God’s word, and learn as much as you can. Pray daily. Constantly search out God’s will for your life, and He will see you through. Remember, 2012 is not the end. It is a new opening!

As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name!
John 1:12