So what should we conclude?
That Thessalonians 5:3 is correct, the world is in horrible shape, that no one is shouting "Peace and Security" though they may be working towards it, and that "sudden destruction" is not in our immediate future. Either that, or that I'm mistaken and I've been tuning in to the wrong news outlets. .
If you want "sudden destruction" you will have to change the narrative, and convince people that war and crime are in in such a state of steep and noticeable decline that they actually walk around talking about how things are now safe, peaceful and secure.
I just don't see how you made an argument for such a scenario here.
What
should we conclude when we consider that not just the USA, but the leaders of all nations are in turmoil, not knowing what to do to ensure the security of their citizens...physically, financially, nationally, religiously or in any other way?
A cry of "peace and security" could come from an unexpected source. They could introduce a new governing system that might appear at first to be a global solution to a global problem. People are desperate for a solution, so the state of the world would be a catalyst for this kind of revolutionary change.....all carefully orchestrated....and foretold in scripture.
The Bible speaks of men introducing a system of government that would put all mankind under one governing authority.....one financial system, and one set of laws for all. It will seem good in theory but it will be so authoritarian in its structure that no one will be able to opt out of it without losing everything they have, and being denied access to utilities (food, currency, water, electricity etc) and the loss of every freedom that humans have ever fought for. Can you imagine how angry people are going to be when they finally see the deception and are trapped?
On the surface of it, it will appear to be the only solution and nations in turmoil will not see the far reaching implications of its totalitarian rule. 'Big Brother' is already here and has been for some time....the next steps to him gaining his complete authority by stealth is to make their solution seem like its the answer to a prayer (figuratively speaking) but law enforcement, (if you haven't noticed,) is now in combat gear, fully trained to take down any dissenters in a very violent manner. Are you ready for what this means?
I see technology playing right into their hands now with things in place that we never dreamed could be used as weapons against us. If you've swallowed the 'Kool-Ade'.....it will all seem like such a good idea.....yet the repercussions of it will devastate those taken in by it. "Just like the days of Noah", Jesus said. We are reaching that point right now. People are hearing the warning, but dismissing it as rubbish. (Matthew 24:37-39)
You obviously have no idea who you are dealing with....or the power that he exerts on the corrupt rulers of this world. Don't kid yourself that it is the politicians that you all keep arguing about....they are merely puppets under the control of the real power behind human rulership.....that is why Christ has to destroy every last vestige of it.....This satanically inspired rulership has to go to make way for God's Kingdom, which according to Daniel, will "crush" all corrupt human rulership out of existence and replace them. (Daniel 2:44) ...and all their supporters will go down with them, just like the people in Noah's day perished in the flood.
That is what we expect to happen. It is all taking place under our noses. Whatever man-made institution people have put their trust in.....it will come to bitter disappointment. People will weep over the fact that they could so easily have had their trust betrayed.....but this is what the Bible says will happen. I believe it.
