In his letters to Timothy, Paul seems to recognize his own imminent end, but also uses the term "last days" to refer to the period from Jesus' ascension to His future return, a time marked by moral decline and difficulty.

The prophet Jeremiah warns against placing our trust in ourselves or earthly alliances instead of relying on God, who is the true source of life and strength.

No matter how hard the moment is and how hard the assignment might be, we have a choice concerning our willingness to be obedient and trust in God’s plans for our lives.