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.

Source: Gospel Principles, “Signs of the Second Coming,” p. 253