God does not want anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance and be saved, for that reason even though the earth is suffering birth pains even the Lord is giving opportunity to those who have not repented to repent before his coming, to find us clean and without spot before Him, is a God of love and mercy for all those who come before his presence with a humble heart and repented for the mistakes made. God bless you and thank you very much for this great teaching @vik3