At Luke 21 verses 25 to 28 we are told that soon as we see the nation suffering anguish we should rejoice because our long awaited deliverance from this world run by Satan is very near!
"Amazing things will happen to the sun, moon and stars. And people all over the world will be upset and confused by the noise of the sea and its crashing waves. They will be afraid and worried about what will happen to the World. Everything in the sky will be changed. Then people will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to happen, stand up tall and don't be afraid. Know that it is almost time for God to free you!" ( Luke chapter 21 verses 25 to 28 Easy Read Version ).
Matthew 24 verses 21 and 22 describes how if God did not halt the oppression, no flesh would be alive on Planet Earth. But on account of he Chosen ones, the Baptised, partakers of the Bread from Heaven ( John chapter 6) Christ's brothers and sisters, the oppression will be cut short.
"because it will be a time of Great trouble. There will be more trouble than has ever happened since the beginning of the world. And nothing as bad as that will ever happen again. But God has decided to make that terrible time short. If it were not made short, no one would continue living. But God will make that time short to help the people he has chosen" ( Matthew 24 verses 21 and 22 Easy Read Version )