The prophets have warned that the earth will experience great turmoil, wickedness, war, and suffering. These wars will continue until a great and final war, the most destructive the world has known. In the midst of this war the Savior will appear. Many of these signs are being fulfilled. Wickedness is everywhere.
Nations are constantly at war.
Earthquakes and other calamities are occurring. Many people now suffer from devastating storms, drought, hunger, and diseases. We can be certain that these calamities will become more severe before the Lord comes. However, not all the events preceding the Second Coming are dreadful. Many of them bring joy to the world.