We must be careful to both watch for the signs as Jesus said but also to be careful not to jump to conclusions.  Thus, this prophecy tells us that a lower level European leader will officially start to rise up about 3 1/2 years before the great tribulation (and yes, https://bookmark-template.com/story22429681/examine-este-relat%C3%B3rio-sobre-the-rise-of-evil-on-earth-is-biblical-prophecy-being-fulfilled