Why is time going so fast?

Question

I have realized as days are going by time is flying ahead! i cant find a reason 4 this. Does any1 feel the same way? Is is because the world is comming to a end...................

Answer 1

That is because we are coming to an end of the age. When Scripture mentions "the time of the end" or "the end of the age," it is referring to the coming end of the present evil age. This age—in reality the age of Satan —will draw to an end, replaced by the age of God's rule over and guidance of all of humanity.

This age to come—often referred to in the Bible as the time the Kingdom of God will govern the earth—will be ushered in by Jesus Christ at His return.

.....Like sand through an hour glass, the closer it gets to the end, the faster it seems to go. Jesus described in a brief outline form the conditions that would indicate the end time was nearing. He warned His disciples: "Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many" (Matthew 24:4-5, KJV).

Jesus first prophesied it would be common to use His name to win over followers. This suggests that many outwardly Christian churches, denominations and organizations would exist at the time of the end, and many would be deceived into believing their leaders represented Christ. Yet the Church that truly follows Christ would be faithfully obeying God's Word and His commandments. Jesus warned, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven" (Matthew 7:21).

Next He described political, military and environmental trends before His second coming. "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 24:6-8).

Many assume the constant reports of wars, violence, uprisings, famine, epidemics, earthquakes and natural disasters in our headlines are sure signs we are in the end time. Certainly Jesus Christ and other biblical prophets made it clear such tragedies will shake the earth as the time of the end approaches.

But Jesus Christ Himself explained that these factors, by themselves, do not reveal we are in the end time, because there would be many such catastrophes before He returns. These tragedies, Jesus said, set the stage for the greater turmoil and sorrow of the end time. Horrifying and deadly as they are, these disasters are only "the beginning of sorrows." The worst is yet to come.

The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible translates Christ's words in Matthew 24:8 as "all this is but the beginning of the birth pangs." Jesus was using an analogy of a woman in labor. As The Bible Knowledge Commentary explains: "These things, Jesus said, will be the beginning of birth pains. As a pregnant woman's birth pains indicate that her child will soon be born, so these universal conflicts and catastrophes will mean the end of this interadvent Age is near" (1997, comment on Matthew 24:8).

So Christ was not referring to the periodic catastrophes such as wars, famines, disease epidemics and earthquakes that occasionally strike, but to a unique time when such events would steadily worsen. Just as labor contractions get stronger and closer together before birth, so would these events markedly increase in frequency and intensity before Christ's return.

We should consider three important questions when analyzing whether events are the signs of the end time Jesus Christ described. First, could they simply be part of the normal ebb and flow of disasters people have experienced throughout history? Second, are all the signs Jesus mentioned in place? Third, is there solid evidence the prophesied trends and conditions are inexorably increasing and intensifying?

Many well-meaning people have erred when interpreting dramatic world events as sure signs of the end time—only to see them fail to develop as anticipated and pass quietly into history. Had they exercised a little more caution, they could have seen that not everything Jesus spoke about was in place at that time. We can see that in hindsight.

Today, more than ever in history, we can see most aspects of the signs Jesus Christ gave present in our world. Yet a few crucial signs of the "time of the end" are still missing. The puzzle remains a little short of some essential pieces.

Other signs mark that time

Jesus foretold other signs that will mark that increasingly threatening time. He said a ruthless persecution against God's people—this time on a worldwide scale—will again emerge: "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake. And then many will be offended, betray one another, and hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved" (Matthew 24:9-13).

As conditions worsen, frightened people will grow even more fearful and betray each other. In a growing climate of lawlessness and hostility, people will abandon each other and God and His instruction. The devil, having been cast down to the earth and knowing his time is short ­(Revelation 12:12-17), will try to disrupt God's plans.

Satan will inspire his followers to take control of God's holy city, Jerusalem. "Therefore when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains … For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved …" (Matthew 24:15-16, 21-22; compare Revelation 11:2).

Jerusalem has fallen to outside forces before—including the Romans, Arabs and Turks. Jesus foretold that foreign forces will again gain control in a period of unparalleled global crisis. This same period will see the instigation of a war that, if God were not to intervene, would eventually destroy human life from the planet.

Religious and heavenly signs

Jesus continued with other signs that would mark the end time. He revealed that religious leaders will use Satan's deceptive powers to perform miracles and persuade the world to do their bidding. "Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'There!' do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect" (Matthew 24:23-24).

To counteract this deception, Christ foretold, His gospel would be faithfully preached to all nations as the end time nears: "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come" (Matthew 24:14).

Later, during the final 3 1 ⁄ 2-year period, He will use two of His servants as mighty witnesses for the truth, giving them miraculous powers. "And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days [ 3 1 ⁄ 2 years] … These have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls in the days of their prophecy; and they have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire" (Revelation 11:3, 6).

Other dramatic events will mark these final days. "Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken" (Matthew 24:29).

After these astounding events, said Jesus, He will return to earth in power and majesty. "Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory" (verse 30).

The analogy of the budding fig tree

Before concluding, Jesus gave yet another analogy to help us understand that not all catastrophes—wars, famines, plagues or earthquakes—will indicate His imminent return. He compares our observation of the events leading to the end-time crisis to viewing the budding of a fig tree and recognizing that the coming of summer is near.

He said: "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors!" (verses 32-33). Notice that all these things must be present for the analogy to be valid.

Speaking to those who will see "all these things" develop, Jesus continues: "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only" (verses 34-35).

As in nature, a false spring can occur. Sometimes the weather warms and seems ready for spring, with some trees even blooming, then a sudden frost does great damage. Similarly, many troubling world events in the past can be viewed as false springs.

For example, for the first time in history the 20th century saw the eruption of world wars. These two devastating world wars caused untold grief and brought death to tens of millions. Yet these wars eventually ended and the world returned to an uneasy truce and relative peace. The occurrence of terribly destructive wars alone is not proof the end time has arrived.

Similarly, history has seen periodic moral swings from abject degradation to stern morality and back again. Such happened in the apostle Paul's day, in the Roman Empire, in the days of the Islamic Empire, in the Renaissance and in our day.

Paul described the deteriorating moral and spiritual values that would permeate the last days: "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power" (2 Timothy 3:1-5).

Again, the key to determining whether a moral downswing—including the modern one—is part of the moral degradation spoken of by the apostles and prophets is whether the trends steadily increase or ultimately diminish. If they continue intensifying, and are accompanied by the other end-time signs Jesus Christ and the prophets predicted, then the final events may be just around the corner.

Answer 2

well u see it all comes in time! if ur not 25 yet then u must just b way to busy! anywho,it was explained to me by my best friend, u c once u hit 25 years old thats already a quarter of a century that u already have lived therefore after that it's all down hill once u reach the age of 50 (over the hill) that's literally half a century!!! so then after that time just goes by faster and faster no matter what u do no matter how long u say the week went by by the time it's friday ur gonna b like damn wer did the week go ??? so basically the older u get the faster time fly's mama!so take advantage of everything u do, n dont take life 4 granted 4real 4real!!!

Answer 3

Because we get into our ruts. Everyday flows into the next, and before long a whole week is gone, then a month, and so on.
Time does not speed up, but we do. We pack so much stuff into our lives, we don't slow down. The simple life is one we have gotten away from. Return to that, and time seems to slow.
At least, this I have noticed since retiring. It took me 7 months to learn to slow things up. I reckon I'll slow up even more. I get more out of life now. It isn't all rushing and running. Gotta be here, gotta do this, go, go, go!
They say time flies when you're having fun, but I think it's opposite. Time goes the same, but what you are doing makes the difference.

Answer 4

Yes, actually. It seems time is speeding up. Why, I'd really like to know. I have thought about the world coming to an end speeding things up. Perhaps, the closer we get to the end of time the more momentum we build. It sounds very sci-fi as time is just an illusion; as it is always now. So I have just accepted that instead. Even my child who has a short time frame to base comparison and reference on, has pointed out that time is going fast. We may be nearing the end. Who knows?

Answer 5

Hum, very thoughtful of you indeed!

In the past century, advancement in the speedy transportation, distance communication & computers has made the pace of life faster than ever.

Fast means of transportation has made it possible for humans to reach places where is used to take them a day or to reach. Communication through telephone has made it possible to put you message across at distance where it probably used to send cursers in days & days. Computer has literally changed the time dimension by getting the work done way too faster than what humans could not have done at all.

Therefore, the pace of life has increased and the ticking of clock has squeezed. So the time has become shorter than ever – you are feeling it very exactly.

Answer 6

The worlds are simply updating, re-forming, re-tooling. Some things are to fall apart, yes, and dissolve to make way for the new.

But the world is not coming to an end, not as you frame it, which seems to speak to early presages of an ending, which is well out-of-dating much worse, wholly misinterpreted.

Only is the world as we have known it undergoing transmutation, great upheavals --right before our eyes and ears: witness the great events being made that will ring as great theater and history, and much -- but not all! -- shall be quite real and true.

One need only unravel causes to know effects and prophesy indications. This world and planet, galaxy, and universe have considerably more that needs getting done.

Answer 7

nice question! well everyday days go by you sad/happy memories go by, you can't do anything about it sweetie! everyone is dealing with this. yeah I know it sucks time just flies and flies. I wish i could freeze time. The world will be coming to an end soon which no one knows but before it ends live life to the fullest :D

Happy Holidays..best of luck

Answer 8

It's what you call aging! But strangely enuff I was reading about something the other day about how time is speeding up scientifically and alot of people finding a 24 hour day feeling like a 16 hour day.
We'll be in our graves before we know it!

Answer 9

Well.... many refer to motorbikes (motorcycles) as Iron horses. I would have a hard time choosing between a fast motorbike and a live, fast horse. Cars are too confining.

Answer 10

The older you get - and the more interests you have (both physical and mental) the faster times flies - towards death.
This sounds sad but the alternative of a long very boring existence is far worse.

Answer 11

Just the lifestyle we live in today. The environment plays a big part in this. Yes I do agree time is speeding. But no I don't think the end is near just yet.