Major Problems and Signs Galore

 Major Problems and Signs Galore - By Daymond Duck - https://www.raptureready.com/2022/07/24/major-problems-and-signs-galore-by-daymond-duck/ The world’s problems and end-of-the-age prophetic signs appear to be increasing as world leaders move closer to their goal of rejecting Jehovah, Jesus, and the Bible by 2030or sooner (Obama’s Fundamental Transformation of America; the UN’s Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goals; The New World Order; Satan’s Antichrist world government and religion, etc.). World leaders think they can tear down the existing systems in more than 190 nations and build back a better one-world system, but Jesus intends to Rapture His Church intoheaven and use the Tribulation Period to take back, refresh and restore this planet (Rev. 11:15; Acts 3:19-21). One, concerning world government: on July 19, 2022, Gateway Punditreported that the UN World Health Organization (WHO) restarted negotiations on the new “International Pandemic Treaty” (restarted on July 18, 2022). According to the author (Alicia Powe), the restarted negotiations will end on July 22, 2022, and the negotiating group will produce a draft treaty by Aug. 22, 2022. According to previous reports, it is my understanding that the treaty is designed to give the WHO Director-General the unrestricted authority: •To declare national emergencies, •To assume partial sovereignty over every nation on earth, and •To control the healthcare of every citizen on earth. Later, it was reported that the WHO wants the treaty: •To require everyone on earth to have a digital passport, •To require everyone on earth to be in a digital ID system, •To establish a new “Emergency Committee of Regional Directors” (Regional Czars under the WHO Director-General) that can require nations in their region to obey WHO mandates(sanction nations, fine nations, etc.), •To be finalized by 2024 (probably means finalized by the last day of 2023). It is now being reported that those drafting the treaty will also consider including equity, transparency, inclusiveness, gender equality, and diversity. (Do world leadersreally want one man controlling all these things all over the world?) The article closed with a reminder that “Yuval Noah Harari (the chief advisor to Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum founder) has stated globalist elites will manipulate “crisis” to institute a world government.” I cannot predict what will be in this draft treaty but know enough to say that an incredible fulfillment of world government Bible prophecy appears to be just weeks away. Here is a link to the Gateway Pundit article: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/07/world-health-organization-reopens-negotiations-global-pandemic-treaty-equitable-inclusive-universal-health-care/?utm_source=Gab&utm_medium=PostSideSharingButtons&utm_campaign=websitesharingbuttons Two, concerning the surrender of America’s sovereignty: on July13, 2022, it was reported that legislation has been introduced in Congress to pull the U.S. out of the UN and the WHO (called the American Sovereignty Restoration Act; H.R. 7806). The bill to restore America’s sovereignty has been referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and America’s shadow government is expected to keep it tied up or killit. Former Pres. Trump started the process to get the U.S. out of the WHO, but Pres. Biden ended that when he took office. Three, concerning famine and food shortages: the World EconomicForum (WEF) is now trying to control global farming. Good crops depend upon the proper amount and application of fertilizer (nitrogen, phosphorus, etc.), pesticides, and grass killers. Every farmer knows that less fertilizer means less food, but globalists at the WEF are trying to force EU farmers to reduce their use of fertilizers and chemicals to meetclimate change goals (and they will eventually do it to the U.S. and all other nations). At the urging of Bill Gates, the WEF wants people to start eating insects and synthetic meat. Many people will be doing that in the future if citizens don’t start kicking back on globalism and climate change. (More:On July 8, 2022, it was reported that the Dutch government is driving farmers out of business by limiting how many cattle farmers can own so the government can meet climate change emission goals. Reducing the number of cattle in the country is causing theavailability and price of meat to soar.) (More:On July 11, 2022, it was reported that the Canadian government has given $8.5 million to build a factory to grow crickets and produce cricket protein to feed humans.) Four, concerning food shortages: the Associated Press (AP) recentlyreported that inflation in the U.S. is causing lines at food banks to grow longer. The number of U.S. citizens that can’t afford to feed their family is steadily increasing. (More:On July 18, 2022, it was reported that some supermarkets in the UK have started putting security tags (tags that trigger a loud signal if not removed from the food before it is taken out of the store) on some of the more scarce or expensive food products inthe store.) (More:If Pres. Biden doesn’t intervene, on July 18, 2022, about 57,000 U.S. rail workers are scheduled to go on strike, all trains in the U.S. will stop, and the supply chain crisis will grow worse in a hurry.) Five, concerning energy shortages: on July 11, 2022, it was reportedthat the Electric Reliability Council of Texas was urging Texans to conserve energy because there was a heat wave in Texas, and there was not enough wind power to operate the power grid in an efficient manner. (More:On July 12, 2022, Mexican Pres. Obrador met with Pres. Biden at the White House, told Biden his energy policy is seriously flawed, said Mexico intends to keep expanding its energy production, and Mexico is willing to sell gasoline to the U.S. Mexico is allowingU.S. vehicles to cross the border to buy gas, collecting taxes that would go to the U.S. and, of course, keeping them.) (More:On July 12, 2022, Russia shut down its Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Europe for 10 days of routine maintenance. Russia is expected to let the gas start flowing again on July 22, 2022, but there is major concern that Russia won’t restart it. That would be devastatingfor the EU economy and cause major damage to the U.S. economy.) (More:On July 15, 2022, it was reported that French Pres. Macron said France will start turning off public lighting to save energy. He urged citizens to prepare for higher food prices and every company to try to conserve energy. He said France must be ready to completelystop using Russian gas.) (More:On July 16, 2022, it was reported that owners of Tesla vehicles are receiving in-car alerts to not charge their vehicles because the Texas power grid is on the verge of failure.) (More:On July 19, 2022, it was reported that rumors are coming from the White House that Pres. Biden is preparing to declare a “climate emergency” and use an executive order to impose more spending on climate change and more restrictions on businesses, citizens,and America’s oil and natural gas industry. The result could very well be more inflation, higher prices, and who knows what else.) Six, concerning the tracking of everyone: on July 11, 2022, itwas reported that China’s health minister has ordered every citizen that tests positive for Covid-19 to wear a tracking bracelet to ensure that they remain inside their house. The tracking bracelets can determine and report one’s body temperature, location, and movements. This is more evidence that the day of tracking all buying and selling could be close. (More:This week, a reader sent an announcement to me that says, “Air Canada proudly presents a collaboration of Air Canada, the Canadian Government, and the World Economic Forum for a new official Digital ID program coming October 2022.” The announcement gives aphone number for citizens to order their digital ID, and it says Digital ID and Facial Recognition Booths are being set up at the Toronto Pearson Airport.) (FYI:For several years, some economists have said a global banking crisis is needed to get the public to accept a global digital currency, and it is very possible that their desired crisis is shaping up. One of the most desired features of a global digital currencyis the ability to track and control all buying and selling. It is comforting to know that the Rapture will happen at least 3 ½ years before the Antichrist and False Prophet start tracking every transaction, and all of this seems to indicate that we could begetting close.) Seven, concerning a covenant of peace in the Middle East: on July15, 2022, Pres. Biden met with Palestinian Pres. Mahmoud Abbas in East Jerusalem (with no Israelis allowed; a symbolic sign that Biden doesn’t recognize Israel’s claim to East Jerusalem). While there, Biden said, “The Palestinian people deserve a state of their own that’s independent, viable, sovereign, and (inaudible), two states for two people. Both of themhave deep financial roots in Zion, living side by side in peace and security” (peace and safety). Paul said, “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction [the Tribulation Period] cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shallnot escape” (I Thess. 5:3). Globalists will keep pushing a satanic covenant of peace and safety until there is an agreement, and that will trigger the Tribulation Period. (More:On July 14, 2022, former Israeli Prime Min. Benjamin Netanyahu promised “to bring about full peace agreements with Saudi Arabia and also with other Arab countries” if he is elected to be the next Prime Min. Saudi Arabia is offering peace with Israel in exchangefor the Two-State Solution—the division of Israel and Jerusalem.) (More:On July 20, 2022, Mahmoud Abbas will be in Paris, France, to discuss implementation of the Two-State Solution with French Pres. Macron. God said He will drag the nations into the Battle of Armageddon for doing this, but those that are rejecting Jehovah, Jesus,and the Bible don’t know it or they don’t believe it; Joel 3:2.) (More:Jerusalem will be a cup of trembling and a burdensome stone for the whole world during the Tribulation Period, and the struggle over Jerusalem has grown more intense with Biden’s trip to the Middle East; Zech. 12:2-3.) Eight, concerning a global economic collapse: there is a growingconcern that several nations (El Salvador, Ghana, Egypt, Tunisia, and Pakistan) are in danger of defaulting on their national debt, and if they do, they could drag other nations down with them (Rev. 6:5-6). Nine, concerning pestilence: on July 16, 2022, it was reportedthat 90% of the Covid deaths in England since April were people that had been triple or quadruple jabbed, and half of the population has refused to be vaccinated. Ten, concerning the Battle of Gog and Magog: on July 19, 2022,the presidents of Russia, Iran, and Turkey (the three main nations that attack Israel in the Battle of Gog and Magog) met in Iran to strengthen their relationship and find common ground on their occupation of Syria. Many prophecy teachers believe the growing ties between these three former enemies are setting the stage for a joint attack on Israel. Finally, are you Rapture Ready? If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believethat Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.

Judgment is Coming

 Judgment is Coming - Nathele Graham - twotug@embarqmail.comssa The Book of Revelation is a very important book, but is very neglected by most Christians. It can be a little mysterious, and many denominations ignore it. Many who teachthrough it mistake it as an allegory or even try to say it is historical rather than a look into the end of days. Many people who know nothing else about Scripture have some knowledge about this important book, but the facts are fuzzy. They know that the number666 is important and try to find a “creepy” meaning whenever that number appears. Scripture says that it is the number of a man rather than a random time on a clock, or a string of numbers on a credit card. “And he had power to give life unto the image ofthe beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond to receive a mark in their right hand, or intheir foreheads: and that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom, Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his numberis Six hundred threescore and six.” Revelation 13:15-18. If a person takes this mark which identifies them as following the Beast, they will, by their own choice, be forever damned with no turning back. That mark isn’t here yet, but the way is being preparedfor people to take that mark. Be careful what you choose to believe and who you follow. The first verse of Revelation (notice that it is a single revelation, not many revelations), tells us what it is all about “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gaveunto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:” Revelation 1:1. The revelation was given from God the Father to God the Son, then related to the Apostle John “Whobare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.” Revelation 1:2. This isn’t a transcript of a nightmare that John had one night, but it was prophecy from God. Since God revealed it to John, it’s importantto study and understand. “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.” Revelation 1:3. The time is at hand and coming quickly. It’s important for everyChristian to be able to help those who have little knowledge of what’s coming and let them know that only faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ can bring salvation. Anyone who has placed their faith in Christ won’t face God’s wrath. Many who read Revelation don’t understand that Jesus dictated seven letters to John, which were addressed to seven churches. Those letters describe real situations in eachof those congregations, but also describe the Church Age in advance. From the letter to Ephesus (the early days of Christianity had much persecution but, in spite of the troubles, those brave men and women had continued patiently in the faith) to the letterto those in Laodicea (describing today’s congregations where Christ isn’t welcome inside but knocks on the door waiting for someone to answer). There are few pastors today who teach the pure word of God. They try not to offend the congregation by pointingout sin, nor do they want anyone to think that only Christians will go to Heaven. That is heretical teaching, but prophesied as a sign that the end is near. The Book of Revelation contains 22 chapters, but after Revelation 3:14, the word ekklesia (translatedchurch) isn’t mentioned. What has happened? To whom are the following chapters written? Something wonderful has taken place. The Harpazō (often called the Rapture) has taken all true Christians to Heaven. Christ has called His bride Home. “After this I looked,and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.” Revelation 4:1. The words “After this” come from theGreek words “meta tauta”, which mean something in sequence. First something happens then another thing. So, first the Church Age happens, then a door opens in heaven and a voice says “Come up hither”. I long to hear that voice, and it will happen soon. TheApostle John was given a special preview of future events as they would occur in Heaven. John wrote the book of Revelation approximately 2,000 years before the events he was allowed to see would actually occur. Our Lord Jesus Christ allowed this Apostle avery special gift and John wrote about all He saw as he gazed into the future. That phrase “meta tauta” is used again in this verse and translated “hereafter”. After the Rapture, John sees the events we will experience in Heaven. Then in Chapter 6, he describeswhat’s happening on earth. If you haven’t given your life to Christ, you will see those events up close and personal. Right now, it isn’t too late to repent of sin and give your life to Jesus. He loves you and is knocking at the door of your heart. Open thedoor and let Him enter. “And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone:and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.” Revelation 4:2-3. John was looking upon the Throne of God as God sat on His Throne. Wow. How can human words describe the indescribable? John uses the most descriptive terminologypossible at that time to provide readers with understanding as he views God’s glory. John gives believers in Christ a most glorious insight into what awaits all those who place their trust, their faith, and their lives in Christ’s hands. He gives us a peekat the wonders waiting us at the Throne of God. There are over 800 references in the Book of Revelation to Old Testament Scriptures. Isaiah was given a vision of Heaven which he describes in Isaiah chapter 6. He describesamazing things, which are in line with what John saw. One thing Isaiah didn’t see are the 24 elders which John saw. These elders represent the ekklesia. When Isaiah saw his vision, Jesus hadn’t been born, and the Church Age was still many centuries from beingestablished. So, when John describes what he saw, it isn’t surprising he describes things a little differently than Isaiah did. “And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting clothed in whiteraiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.” Revelation 4:4. I can hardly wait to be there. John was given an awesome gift - a glimpse of Heaven, an advance look into the Throne room of God Almighty. John goes on to explain what he saw there and hisexplanation is what assures all believers in Christ that we will not see the tribulation week unfold. We will be gathered around the Throne giving Him all glory, honor, and praise. “And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and toopen the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation. And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.” Revelation 5:9-10. Don’t waituntil we’re around the throne to sing His praises. Start today. Jesus Christ shed His blood so that you can be there singing with the 24 elders. He has redeemed you, and that’s truly worth singing about. “The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thouart worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” Revelation 4:10-11. Where do we get the crowns to cast before His throne? Our salvation is a free gift from God thatwe cannot work to earn. When we accept Christ for salvation, our entire life should reflect His grace. Instead of doing things with selfish motives, or grudgingly, our attitude should focus on glorifying God. After the Rapture, Christians will be judged. Notto see if we will spend eternity in Heaven, but to reward our unselfish, God centered works. “Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sortit is. If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.” 1 Corinthians 3:13-15. Start today to submit your life to Christ.Allow Him to change you from an angry, sinful person into a person who honors Him in all your words and actions. You will be given rewards around the Bema seat of Christ. From Chapter 6 on we see the events happening during the Great Tribulation on Earth. God’s wrath. There’s no further mention of the ekklesia. The seven-year tribulation weekis the point where God once again turns His attention to Israel. Christians have not replaced Israel; God has not forgotten His chosen people. Even though the majority of Jewish nation are blinded to the truth of the Gospel during the first half of the tribulationweek, their eyes will be opened at the middle point when the Anti-Christ puts the abomination of desolation in the re-built temple and declares himself god. “Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling awayfirst, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.” 2 Thessalonians 2:3. Most peoplewill think the Anti-Christ is their god, but he will show just how evil he is and many gentiles will also come to faith in Christ during that final week. The following years won’t be easy. The Anti-Christ is going to demand that everyone take his mark and worship him. We can see the groundwork is being laid today for that to happen. During the Tribulation, ifyou don’t take the mark, you will be beheaded. If you do, you will not be able to be saved in the end (Revelation 14:11). The events of the final week are very disturbing, even gruesome. There won’t be any place to hide from the coming horrors, they will beworldwide, fierce to behold, and completely consuming in their vastness. No one on earth during this time will escape God’s wrath. Those who miss the Rapture yet become believers during the tribulation week will fall prey to some of the horrors spoken of inthose remaining chapters. Most will be martyred for their faith. Only by becoming a born-again believer in Christ now, before the Rapture, can we be assured of being in Heaven during the Tribulation. You can’t blame God if you’re left toface the Tribulation. God has given you warning. The first five chapters of Revelation speak of blessings, churches doing well and churches not doing so well. We read about the glory of God’s throne. After we read of the glory, we are shown what those whoreject Christ will face. Does your pride stop you from seeing you are a sinner who needs a Saviour? Being “good” won’t get you to Heaven. Only faith in the death burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ will allow you to spend eternity with Him. Judgment is coming and the question is, how will you respond to God’s free gift of salvation? Will you reject it and face the horrors of His wrath, or will you accept it andspend eternity with Your Lord and Saviour? You make the decision. God bless you all, Nathele Graham twotug@embarqmail.comssa ron@straitandnarrowministry.com Recommended prophecy sites: www.raptureready.com www.prophecyupdate.com www.raptureforums.com All original scripture is “theopneustos” God breathed. If you’d like to be on my mailing list to receive the commentaries just drop me an email and let me know.

Keep Your Eyes on Israel!

 Keep Your Eyes on Israel! - by Bill Perkins - https://compass.org/keep-your-eyes-on-israel/ “Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.” Dan.12:3 Chuck Missler often said, “If you want to know where we are on God’s world-clock, look at what’s happening in Israel.” The world as a whole has no clue what you and I know to be factually true…that Israel is what’s important to God and Satan is doing everything possible to destroy her. This entire Covid scam, this attempt to depopulate the earth via secretely injecting poison into over half the human population, the rise of a one-world government, and thetake-down of the United States is all about Israel. Most people in the world today have no clue that the Lord Jesus Christ, a human Jew, will physically return from heaven and reign over the earth FROM JERUSALEM for 1000 years. The world has no clue that 2600-year-old Bible prophecies are falling into place like a finished jig-saw puzzle. They may see the pieces in a pile, but they have no clue howthey fit together. Think about all these prophecies about Israel having fallen or now falling into place: The Bible says Israel will be scattered around the world. But after about 2000 years she would return to her homeland. She did. (Hos. 6:1,2, Ezek. 37:21, 38:8, 39:27) The Bible says when Israel returned to her land she would become a nation in a single day. She did. (Is.66:8) The Bible says when Israel returned she will regain her language. She did. (Is. 19:18; Zeph. 3:9) The Bible says when Israel returns she will have remained a pure race. She did. (Rev. 7:4) The Bible says that when Israel returns she will have two arch enemies: Russia (Gog) and Iran (Persia). They are. (Ezek. 38:3,5) The Bible says that when she returns she’ll have a mighty military. She does. (Ezek. 37:10) The Bible says Israel will be a burdensome stone for the world. She is. (Zech. 12:3) The Bible says when Israel becomes a nation again the world will have nuclear weapons. (Zech. 14:12) It does. The Bible says just before the Rapture Israel will have a group of 144,000 Jewish males who are virgins. She does. (Rev. 7:4; 14:1-5) (3) Prophecies about Israel after the Rapture: The Bible says after the Rapture Israel will rebuild her Temple and go back to blood sacrifices. She's talking about doing that today.(1) (Dan. 9:27) (Rev. 11:1) The Bible says Russia and Iran will invade Israel to capture her gold and silver riches. (Ezek. 38:13) The Bible says that Israel’s vast gold and silver riches are so large that several nations will invade to plunder. We know Solomon’s riches are still buried somewhere in Israeland this implies they will discover these riches prior to the Rapture.(2) The world has no clue how much Bible prophecy is coming together, but we do. God has given us spiritual insight in these last days to comfort us…because it proves the accuracyof the Bible. And when we see these things coming together, we know the Lord will rescue us from God's wrath via the Rapture. So that exhilarating moment is getting closer and closer. BP (1) https://compass.org/israelis-call-for-rebuilding-their-temple-and-returning-to-animal-sacrifices/ (2) https://compass.org/israels-coming-mind-blowing-gold-riches/ (3) https://compass.org/article-who-are-the-144000-in-revelation/

Seas and Waves Really Roaring!

 Seas and Waves Really Roaring! – Terry James - https://www.raptureready.com/category/nearing-midnight/ We’ve covered Jesus’ Olivet Discourse many times. There has been plenty of fodder in it to provide evidence that stage-setting for prophetic fulfillment is ramping up on atimeline of frequency and intensity. One of our most-looked-at prophecies that involves the Lord speaking on things to come is found in the following: And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring. (Luke 21:25) While application has been made to the physical elements involved in this prophecy—the seas and waves of the literal oceans indicating that nature is responding violentlyto man’s rejection of God—some word studies show that the “seas and waves” in this instance refers to the peoples of the earth. I believe this could be a dual application. The Lord might well have been speaking of both the literal geophysical condition and the human condition. However, the prophetic utterance leading into the “seas and waves roaring” statement involves the reference to nations “in distress,” “with perplexity,” seemingly making itmore likely to mean that the “seas of people” will be in a high degree of uproar—which is why I use the word “really” in the title of this week’s piece. People are really in an uproar as of the time of this writing. Europe, in particular, is in upheaval, due to economics and food scarcity brought on by increasingly dictatorialgovernments. Following are excerpts that prove Jesus’ words about the “seas and waves roaring” at the end of the age, which is where we almost certainly find ourselves. For weeks there have been protests by farmers in the Netherlands against their left-wing government’s Great Reset policies, the EU’s “Green Deal,” and the associated forcedclosure of farms. Their government’s radical ‘climate change’ measures aim to slash emissions in some provinces by 95%. That would mean the end for about 30 percent of the farmers… Farmers in other nations, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, and France, have begun their own protests as the E.U. intensifies its efforts to slash emissions in all member statescausing harm to citizens’ livelihoods and the global food supply. Spain The Netherlands protests and blockades are already affecting some supermarkets that are running out of food. Moreover, Spain’s farmers have again taken to the streets becauseof inflation… Poland Polish farmers also staged protests in Warsaw, marching in the streets against their government’s destabilizing policies: Polish farmers also rise up in Warsaw: “That’s enough! We won’t let ourselves be robbed!” They accuse the political class of destabilizing production by raising interest rates,which does not stop inflation: “We workers cannot pay for the crisis created by the politicians!”… Italian farmers have since joined the mass protests, having had enough of their left-wing government’s climate policies and rising food costs… In [one] video, a farmer can be heard encouraging others to mobilize and stage their protests in Rome. “We are not slaves; we are farmers!” shouted a farmer from his tractor. “You should all come along with us! Because under these conditions, we cannot put food on the table anymore! We can’t take it anymore! You should side with us! To Rome! Wemust go to Rome! Because we can’t take this anymore!”… Germany Farmers who learned from the Canadian Freedom truckers are currently blockading the Netherlands- German border with tractors to protest the World Economic Forum’s climatechange policies of their government. (“Dutch farmer protest sparked by policy Trudeau wants for Canada,” by Amy Mek, RAIR, Rapture Ready News, July 14, 2022) Another case of the chaos due to governmental abuse is seen in protests of the people of Sri Lanka. Bakery shelves were emptied due to ongoing food shortages, according to All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) on Sunday a week ago. The report said that bakery productsincluding bread would be emptied from the shelves in the next two or three days amid severe food shortage in the country. The severe shortages and the way their government handled the crisis enraged the citizens. They took over the Sri Lankan president’s mansion, some sleeping in the bed of PresidentGotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the premises. The people swam in the luxurious pool and invaded all rooms of the palace, according to the report. Sri Lanka is among the hardest-hit of places suffering food shortages, while the leaders across the world seem to have lost their collective minds as part of the Great Resetbeing implemented around much of the globe. Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum seem to be the moving force at the center of the stage being set for the Antichrist regime prophesied to rule during the Tribulation. So, with the seas and waves of humanity really beginning to roar, we should be looking up for our redemption, according to Luke 21:28. You don’t want to be left behind when the Rapture takes place. The food crisis and every other sort of suffering will bring horrors that Jesus said will make it the worsttime of all human history. Here is how to avoid this coming time of crises and go to be with Christ when He calls. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heartman believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:9–10)

And If the Dead Rise Not

 And If the Dead Rise Not - By Jack Kinsella - https://www.raptureready.com/2022/07/26/and-if-the-dead-rise-not-by-jack-kinsella/ “Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound,and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality” (1st Corinthians 15:51-53). Throughout the New Testament, the word translated as ‘mystery’ comes from the Greek’ musterion,’ which literally means ‘secret’ or ‘hidden thing.’ In our modern English, however, ‘mystery’ is understood in the Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmesian sense of the word. Paul’s use of the word ‘mystery’ when describing the Rapture in 1 Corinthians 15:53 means a truth that had not yet been revealed. Paul cannot be referring to the Second Coming of Christ; His return at the end of the Tribulation is one of the oldest prophecies recorded in Scripture. Daniel 12:1-3 and Zechariah 12:10; 14:4 all mention the 2nd Coming, and Jude quotes Enoch, the “seventh from Adam,” who “prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord comethwith ten thousands of His saints” (Jude 1:14). The Rapture, therefore, is a previously unrevealed secret, a ‘hidden thing’ of God previously unknown to men. As the end of this present Age approaches, there are many Christians who are beginning to wonder if we might already be in the Tribulation now. We aren’t. Assessment: There are lots and lots of folks who think I am ‘way out there’ for adhering to a pre-Tribulationist doctrine. (I know this to be true, also, because I get emails from themevery time I comment on the Rapture, saying, “Kinsella, you’re way out there!”) They’ll go on smugly (and endlessly), playing word games like “the word ‘Rapture’ isn’t even in the Bible” — as if that meant something. (Try and find the word ‘Bible’ in the Bible. Does its absence from the Scriptures mean there is no Bible?) Or babble mindlessly about Margaret MacDonald and C.I. Scofield before pronouncing Dispensationalism and a pre-Trib Rapture a modern-day ‘invented’ doctrine. I say ‘mindlessly’ because they don’t know what they are talking about — they are just quoting somebody else’s research as if it were the Gospel itself. We have dealt with the Margaret MacDonald argument in previous Omega Letter reports, so we won’t address that particular ‘controversy’ here, other than to note that the ApostlePaul wrote of the Rapture 1,800 years before Margaret MacDonald. Instead of building the argument based on what the Bible doesn’t say about the Rapture, it is helpful to take a good close look at what it DOES tell us about the Rapture. First, notice that the Rapture involves the movement of believers from the earth to Heaven: “For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then wewhich are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 4:17). The “dead in Christ” rise first; then those believers who are “alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds.” The operative word here is ‘rise.’ On the other hand, at the Second Coming, the Lord returns WITH His saints: “To the end He may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints” (1st Thessalonians3:13). So the Rapture is not the same event as the Second Coming. And things that are different are NOT the same. What would be the point of Rapturing the Church then, anyway? The Lord returns to establish His kingdom on earth, so why pullout all the Christians? Who is He gonna rule? “And before Him shall be gathered all nations: and He shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And He shall set the sheep onHis right Hand, but the goats on the left” (Matthew 25:32-33). If all the believers are raptured at the Second Coming, that would also include the Tribulation saints. Where would the believers in mortal bodies come from if they are rapturedat the Second Coming? Who would be able to enter into Christ’s Kingdom? Enquiring minds want to know. Then there is Daniel’s 70 weeks. The Church was absent for the first sixty-nine weeks — the countdown was suspended at the Cross so the Church could be born. Daniel makes it clear that all 70 weeks are determined upon Israel. “Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to Him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should bearrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints” (Revelation 19:7-8). If the Bride is made ready to accompany Christ to the earth at the Second Coming (while part of the Bride is still on earth during the Tribulation), then how does the Bride(the Church) also come with Christ at His Return? There is the example of Enoch: “And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him” (Genesis 5:24). Not only does Enoch prefigure the Rapture, note that Enoch’s Rapture was pre-Flood, and not mid-Floodor post-Flood. The Scriptures are plain, clear and concise on the topic of a pre-Tribulation Rapture — provided one interprets the Bible literally instead of figuratively or symbolically. While no man knows the day or the hour of the Rapture, the Second Coming can be accurately predicted, since Daniel tells us He returns exactly 1,290 days after the antichrist “opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God” (2nd Thessalonians 2:4). “And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days” (Daniel12:11). The pre-Tribulation Rapture is often called the “Blessed Hope” by those who look for His return before the Tribulation begins. Those who believe the Church will go throughthe Tribulation sneeringly call it the ‘Great Escape.’ Don’t let anybody steal away your Blessed Hope: “For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christare perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable” (1st Corinthians 15:16-19). The Rapture happens before the Tribulation, which means that He is coming for us soon! Call it the Blessed Hope or the Great Escape, He IS coming. And given the current state of global affairs, it can’t be too much longer until we hear that trumpet. Maranatha!

Belief in the Inerrancy of Scripture Rapidly Declining

 Belief in the Inerrancy of Scripture Rapidly Declining - by David Fiorazo - https://davidfiorazo.com/2022/07/gallup-belief-in-the-inerrancy-of-scripture-rapidly-declining/ It’s clear in recent decades, poll after poll shows the extent of the biblical ignorance and moral decline in America which has lead to tragic consequences. A new Gallup surveybacks up recent Barna and Pew Research, and the takeaways are consistent: it’s not the church or Christians who are impacting people’s worldview and perceptions of the Bible, it’s modern culture. In a new Gallup poll last week, alarming and glaring issues were again exposed. First, fewer people think the Bible is actually and literally God’s Word. Just 20% now believethe Bible is the literal word of God which is a decrease of thirty percent since 2011. People are being conditioned to to view the Bible negatively, and merely as man-made rules. At the same time, the religions of Humanism, secular progressivism, LGBTQ ideology,and progressive “Christianity” (the cult of liberalism) are gaining converts. The fact that God’s Word has virtually been eradicated from the public square is stunning. The inerrancy of Scripture is foundational to Christianity, and here we have more evidence that deception and falling away from the truth often begins with doubting the inspirationand perfection of the Bible. Also in the new poll, more than a quarter (29%) of Americans now think the Bible is merely a collection of “fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man.” This coincides with a rapid increase of skeptics, ignorance, opposition, and biblical illiteracy. Yes, the Bible does contain historical details, but is full of extremely accurate history which is proven over and over by archaeology as well as various secular historiansincluding Josephus. But Scripture is divine, not simply historic. And yes, the Bible was written by men: 66 different books compiled by many writers over a time span of 1,500 years on three different Continents – whose author was and is the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:20-21 states, But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture becomes a matter of someone’s own interpretation, 21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but menmoved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. If there is a sovereign, all-powerful God who created and sustains all things, don’t you think He could handle communicating His message through imperfect human beings? Jesus said God’s Word is truth (John 17:3). Take it up with Him. All Scripture was divinely inspired by God (2 Tim. 3:16) and is eternal. Psalm 119 states: “Forever, Lord, Your word stands in heaven.” (:89) “The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.” (160) But for those who don’t believe the Bible, it can be difficult to use Scripture to convince them, so it all comes down to Jesus. Is he who he said he is? Did he die as a sacrificefor our sins, was he buried, and is his resurrection an actual, historical and verifiable event? Is there evidence available and were there eye-witnesses? Yes, yes, and yes. (See 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; 2 Peter 1:16-17) IN fact, Acts 1:3 states that after Jesuswas raised from the dead He provided “any infallible proofs.” Today’s confusion over the inspiration of Scripture is easily understood in a culture that promotes “self” and places emotion over evidence, feelings over fact. They prefera God whose word is “fluid and therefore, many have created another gospel which the Bible strongly wars about (Galatians 1:6-9). In analyzing the latest Gallup poll, yet another concerning downward trend shows less people seeing a need for religion. Too many are caught up pursuing the things of thisworld such as entertainment, comfort, and leisure. You know, they’re having fun living their best life now. But to them, God’s Word, a relationship with Jesus, the Gospel, repentance, and spiritual things just aren’t as important. Christianity is like adding a cherry on top of theirloaded banana split with all the toppings. Life is busy. Religion is something they add to their lives if they have time to squeeze it in. Just two decades ago, sixty percent (60%) of people said religion was important, but now in 2022, just forty-four (44%) say it’s important in their lives. Less than half ofall Americans. No wonder the church is struggling today. One of the most notable and even shocking findings was on the difference between Catholics and Protestants regarding views of inerrancy. Both groups are in trouble. Thirtypercent (30%) of Protestants believe the Bible is the literal word of God (which is awful!) while a measly fifteen percent (15%) of Roman Catholics say the same. Catholics do have their own Bible (with added, uninspired books containing errors), but a few reasons for this dismissal of God’s Word as truth is because Catholics have historicallynot been encouraged to read and study the Bible. Moreover, they place much emphasis on the Pope, the Catechism of the Church, and teachings about Mary that were added through the centuries, and church tradition over Scripture. Next, almost half of all poll respondents chose a somewhat neutral view. Forty-nine percent (49%) said neither the strictly literal view of Scripture nor the fables and legendsoption were accurate. They said the Bible is “inspired by God, not all to be taken literally.” After all, they reason, how could a guy named Jonah have been swallowed by a big fish only to repent and become a preacher of righteousness? They see it as an imaginativestory while Jesus referred to Jonah as literal historic truth (Luke 11:29-30, Matt. 12:40). Sorry my non-committal friends, you cannot have it both ways. Our assurance, eternal salvation and security depend on the inerrancy of Scripture. This affects how we liveour lives. Gallup also noted some intriguing findings on subjects regarding education, church attendance, and other indicators, but nothing is as crucial as whether or not the Bibleis perfect, holy, and divine. Frank Newport, Gallup senior scientist, noted how stunning this poll is and put it this way: “This marks the first time significantly more Americans have viewed the Bible as not divinely inspired than as the literal word of God.” The problem is when people stop believing in God and the Bible, deception has already taken root, and they often end up believing in anything. This is one reason there areso many wacky cults, philosophies (Colossians 2:8!), and religious teachings out there, many of which support a works-based righteousness lacking assurance of salvation. One more thing about biblical inerrancy and essentials of the faith. This is not a new or recent development. Perhaps you’ve heard the basic explanation of what’s known as “the descent of the modernists” in the American church that began a century ago. These downward steps to apostasy go like this: Step 1. Stop believing the Bible is the inerrant word of God. Step 2. Doubt that man is made in the image of God. Step 3. Believe in the theory of evolution. Everything came from nothing. Step 4. Miracles in the Bible didn’t really occur. Step 5. Jesus was not born of a virgin. Step 6. No deity – these is no God let alone a Triune God. Step 7. No atonement for sin – if sin is even a problem in the first place. Step 8. No resurrection. Jesus did not really rise from the dead. Step 9. Post truth. Step 10. Agnosticism or Atheism. What happens when we deny God’s authoritative word, creation, His design for marriage and family, reject the truth, and cast aside the Bible? Anything goes. If we’re willing to admit it, it is easy to see how far we’ve declined as a church and a nation as these polls tell a sobering tale of the demise of society via gradualism. But do these surveys matter? Yes. In past American history, trust in God and living out the Bible – His guiding principles – was known to have had a measurable, positive impacton society and public policy. Not anymore. I wrote in my book, Redefining Truth, that it’s no surprise the Oxford English Dictionary declared “post-truth” to be their word of the year in 2016. Post-truth is definedas: “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.” We seem to be caught in the current of post-modernism which denies the existence of truth as an objective, absolute reality. Just look at the current debate these days overwhat a woman is, which is yet another cancerous symptom of a rebellious, secular progressive society that prefers to think man can be god, there is no accountability, and a person can live by his or her own truth. What could go wrong? Stay in the Word, brother and sister, and keep building on Jesus Christ the Truth and Cornerstone of our faith. Secure your foundation and don’t be deceived. God’s word isfinal authority and can be fully trusted!

The Coming Revealing of the Anti-Christ

 The Coming Revealing of the Anti-Christ – by Pastor Mike Taylor - https://pastormiketaylor.blogspot.com/2022/07/the-coming-revealing-of-anti-christ.html 1”And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the nameof blasphemy. 2And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and hisseat, and great authority.”(Revelation 13:1-2) In one of my messages, I explored what could be the destruction of America. Now I take another approach that during the Tribulation, or preceding the time of Jacob's trouble,that Socialism will overtake this nation, and the freedoms we have enjoyed our whole lives are suddenly stripped away and America becomes a police state to the likes of Communist Russia. I now explore the possible revealing of the Beast power and the Anti-Christ.Hence this is exploration and based on conjecture of how the Bible is interpreted and what it means...I may be right and I may be wrong, but we are to stay watchful at all times and not get carried away with the problems or pleasures of this life...but awaitthe next, our eternal life. RISE OF THE BEAST POWER For centuries what comprises the True Church of the Living God, mankind has wondered who and what would be the beast found in Revelation chapter 13. Many have hypothesizedthe identity of the dreadful beast that rises out of the sea. I have myself, explored possible scenarios and possible candidates apart from the popular views of evangelical Christianity, as it is shrouded in mystery, but as we draw closer to the time of theend of days of man's rule upon this earth, the details draw more and more clear. In the past, I have made references to three possible candidates, that being the pope in Rome, the 12th Imam of Islam, and the President of the USA, as we just finally gotrid of the apostate Obama and replaced him with someone that is attempting to remove the attempt to overthrow this country and has brought us out of the debauchery that the USA was drowning in. But now we are back into the Biden/Obama era and the planned destructionof this country into "build back better" a plan for NEW WORLD ORDER. But let us take a journey in exploring this chapter and make some statements that may come to pass, or may not, as only God knows the end result. We just stay focused on God'sWord and keep our hearts and minds in tune with His Holy Spirit. In the first verses, noted above we see a beast rise out of the sea. This beast is similar to the dragon that was mentioned in Revelation chapter 12. They both have “sevenheads and ten horns” as noted again in Revelation chapter 17. The bible identifies seven consecutive world powers, or earthly governments that Satan used to persecute God's Church, His faithful church not necessarily the ruling church of the Middle Ages. Thedragon is Satan working through pagan religions, the occult and spiritualism, while the beast symbolizes Satan working in disguise, using the corrupted Christian church to do his work. In verse 5 we see that the beast continues “forty and two months” . Thisis the exact number of years if you convert those months into years of 1260 years that Papal Rome had dominion over the whole known world. In verse 7, it makes “war with the saints” persecuting Christ's true followers who struggled to maintain the truth ofGod's Word. This beast is none other than the Papal Church system that ruled with terror for all those years. It arose as predicted among the populated European nations, symbolized by “the sea” and the “ten horns”. But note that Papal authority has since diminishedfrom the time of her dominance, but she will rise again. Prophecy has an inerrant ability to repeat itself in a duality of events during these last days. Papal Rome ruled with an iron fist from 538 AD-1798 as noted in Verse 2 of this chapter. WHO IS THE BEAST? This beast has the characteristics of a leopard, a bear and a lion, the same beast powers mentioned in Daniel chp. 7 being the leopard of Greece, the bear of Medo-Persia andthe lion for Babylon. This beast represents the Papacy, the same religious-political power portrayed by the little horn of Daniel 7 that had power over the whole continent of Europe. The dragon gave the beast “his power, and his seats, and great authority”. Pagan Rome gave all these things to Papal Rome, and a pagan “christian” institution of the time,had the means to persecute and destroy God's faithful people for hundreds of years to over a thousand years, destroying millions of lives. 3 “And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. 4And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?” (Revelation17:3-4) PAPAL ROME RECEIVES A DEADLY WOUND In 1798, the French General Berthier under the commands of Napoleon took the Pope prisoner and attempted to completely eliminate the Papacy as an institution. It seems tothe world that the Papacy was “wounded to death, as that pope Pius VI was thrown into prison and lost his life” Pope Pius defeated "Pope Pius VI sued for peace, which was granted at Tolentino on February 19, 1797; but on December 28 of that year, in a riot blamed by Papal forces on Italian and Frenchrevolutionaries, the popular brigadier-general Mathurin-Léonard Duphot, who had gone to Rome with Joseph Bonaparte as part of the French embassy, was killed and a new pretext was furnished for invasion. General Berthier marched to Rome, entered it unopposedon February 10, 1798, and, proclaiming a Roman Republic, demanded of the Pope the renunciation of his temporal power. Upon his refusal he was taken prisoner, and on February 20 was escorted from the Vatican to Siena, and thence to the Certosa near Florence. The French declaration of war againstTuscany led to his removal (he was escorted by the Spaniard Pedro Gómez Labrador, Marquis of Labrador) by way of Parma, Piacenza, Turin and Grenoble to the citadel of Valence, the chief town of Drôme where he died six weeks after his arrival, on August 29,1799, having then reigned longer than any Pope. Pius VI's body was embalmed, but was not buried until January 30, 1800 after Napoleon saw political advantage to burying the deceased Pope in efforts to bring the CatholicChurch back into France." (Wikipedia) However, the prophecy says that the wound “was healed.” In 1929 the Papacy regained its civil power with the creation of the Vatican State, and the wound began to heal. Atsome point in the near future the Roman Catholic Church system will completely recover her former glory and will have more power and prominence than ever before. “And the entire world wondered after the beast.” See also vs. 8. Note that even as I type this message, the Roman Pope Francis wields much political power, that even leaders, prime ministers, and presidents give this man great audienceto influence their decisions on what we call the “New World Order” He started it in the United Nations with Sustainable Development and Agenda 2030, which will govern and control every man, woman and child on this planet to do their bidding. It will be totalcontrol and even population management that will be genocide of useless people who do not contribute in their mind to the New World Order. That is the focus of the NWO, to depopulate the earth to a “sustainable level” and if millions, or even billions die,then it for the “good of the planet”. Only recently, had our USA President had the courage to go against this nefarious scheme to the outrage of the NWO proponents. For how long did it last? It seems the worldis against putting America first, but our past POTUS was trying to change what was nearly destroyed by the last Dictator in Chief, who can't stand that his legacy is in peril. The liberal “lame stream media” and the liberal democrats in Washington DC are insurvival mode and may resort to acts of treason and violence to preserve their dream of a One World Government. 5”And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. 6And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. 7And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.” (Revelation 13:5-7) Note that the characteristics of this beast parallel very closely the ones in Daniel 7:20-21, 25 and 8:10-12. Have we ever seen a time in our recent history where a leaderof a religious-political institution has been blatant with changing or contradicting the clear Words found in our Bibles? Pope “Francis” has been about political shenanigans and using his office to draw all religions into a One World Religion and changingeven the moral and spiritual definitions of being a Christian as has never been done before in our modern era. Clearly his goal is a New World Order with the Roman Catholic Church at its center for power and control. Pope Francis is actively courting all religionsof Protestantism, Islam, or any other “-ism” and trying to bring them “Home to the Mother Church”. 8 “And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. 9If any man have an ear, let him hear.” (Revelation 13:8-9) In the last days, nearly the whole world, those “whose names are not written in the book of life,” will “worship” this beast. The day is coming soon when the majority of humankindwill obey a few supporting the authority of the Papacy above the commands of God, and will thus worship the beast. 15 “And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of thebeast should be killed. 16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” (Revelation 13:15-17) Only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s “Book of Life” will stay true to God. This book records the names of all the saved from every generation of Earth’s history.(Revelation 20:12, 15). It will be a daily test of their faith and endurance to stay true to their calling by God's Holy Spirit. It will not be like it was in the Church Age, when those who embraced Jesus as Lord and Savior were given a deposit, a sealingof God's Holy Spirit of their future glorification. No, they must guard it daily and not be deceived, as the delusions that God will send them to cause them to be damned will be strong because of their lust of the flesh and demonic powers will have full swayover most of humanity left after the Church is “snatched” (raptured) from this earth. 10 “He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.” (Revelation 13:10) This verse prophecy was fulfilled when the Pope was taken into captivity and received a deadly wound, as Napolean sought to destroy the Papacy. How did this happen? If you look at history and note what I justtold you that in 1929, the deadly wound that was inflicted by Napolean's army in 1798 began to heal. The Roman Catholic Church has had to change her image from a wolf, to a a lamb that wouldn't hurt anyone. But I submit, she is a wolf in sheep's clothing andwhen the time is right, she will expose herself and reveal her true nature. Since we don't know the identity of the coming Anti-Christ, it is conjecture to label the pope in Rome with that title, but I do believe he will be the false prophet that will pushfor the worship of this “false messiah”. THE POSSIBLE IDENTITY OF THE SECOND BEAST. 11 “And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. 12And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. 13And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, 14And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, thatthey should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. 15And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beastshould be killed.”(Revelation 13:11-15) This was never possible in the past until the development of "artificial intelligence (AI) Thus begins the part of the chapter that gives me the most distress, as this describes another beast coming up out of the earth. She begins as a lamb, but is transformed intospeaking as a dragon. The identity of this beast, could be, and I emphasize, COULD BE, what I described above being the leader of the free world. Many wonder who this false prophet will support and cause all to worship this “imposter”. What superpower on earthand its leader could cause Israel to confirm a peace treaty and the ability to rebuild her temple? Who does she trust NOW or has in the past? REASONS TO BELIEVE SHE IS THE USA First off, the USA came to power about 1798, just as the Papacyis going into captivity and receives her deadly wound. The USA declared her independence in July 4th, 1776, and by 1790 has ratified her Constitution, with it's Bill of Rights, and was coming up as a “youthful nation” and was quickly drawn into the politicalarena and today is the lone Superpower on earth. Many are challenging her, and the forces to depose her are all around, but she remains a power to be reckoned with. Second, The “sea” represents “multitudes and nations.” Revelation17:15. The beasts that arise from the sea usually do so amid the strife of war. By contrast, this one comes “out of the earth," representing a relatively peaceful emergence in a comparatively unpopulated area. This is exactly the manner in which The UnitedStates came to power. We are called a great melting pot, that has nearly every nationality and race represented within her borders. So we abound in “multitudes and nations” that are represented in our states. Third, this beast that depicts and represents a nation of youth,innocence, and gentleness, which is based on our God given principles of liberty in religious and civil affairs. (“For where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty”). At its beginnings, the USA had the strength to form a government based on the principlesfound within the Ten Commandments. Republicanism and Protestantism were the fundamental principles of the nation. These principles are the secret of its power and prosperity. It is strong because the governmentand the church are separate, without one controlling the other. She has put her faith in Almighty God in the past, but that is eroding with each passing day, as the nation is in upheaval, as she is being stressed from within. We see the continued riots andpush for a New World Order in our Congress and those elite who finance the downfall of our Republic to be transformed into their goal of a One World Government. Only she stands in the way of their plans, and she must be brought to her knees in their warpedthinking. Fourth, it is noteworthy to note that this beast does not haveany crowns. She has been a servant of the people, and has not ruled over them, but they control her. Hence our democratic principles of voting those to represent your interest. The USA has never had a king to rule over government, or a pope to rule over thereligious freedoms of its citizens, which allowed freedom of worship and expression. To this point we have kept religion and the state separate, as we disdained a religious theocracy, as was found in Papal Europe. Fifth, in order to rule the world, the Papacy had to have swayover a standing army. To influence and order a national army to do it's bidding, on pain of excommunication in the past, so she must have a superpower to enforce her edicts of religious authority even today, as she did in Medieval's Dark days of apostasy.To force anyone to worship the beast or its image, it must be a power that would enforce, on pain of death, the desires of the Papacy. This beast will speak “as a dragon” and exercise “all the power of the first beast before him.” The “first beast,” as an agent of the dragon, used its “power” in state affairsto enforce religious laws, resulting in the persecution of the “heretics” who would not submit. For America to do this and “give life unto the image of the beast” it would have to abandon the principles of religious freedom, repudiate the Constitution andthe Bill of Rights, and discard the fundamental beliefs that have made this great nation what it is. When America uses its power to enforce religious laws and persuades other governments to do the same, it creates an “image of the beast” and it gives life,reflecting the intolerance and persecutions of the medieval Papal Church. Almighty God gave us another chance Right now, Christians in American prayed for a reprieve from the debauchery from the “idiot in chief” that left office in January of 2017, but how long did that reprieve holdup?The forces of darkness are rearing their heads and doing all in their power to thwart any “draining of the swamp” which is the liberal base in Washington DC. What will be their attempt to hasten the NWO they so desperately want and envision? Only God knowswhat lengths they will go to, to realize their “utopian” idea of man's rule on earth. They had tried numerous attempts to remove the man, who I believe God placed in the office of POTUS at that time, as the friend of Israel, much like ancient King Cyrus did.I fear, in the near future, that the next administration will speak like a dragon and impose religious laws enforcing the worship of the first beast, Papal Rome and attempt to destroy Israel. WE have confirmation from this mentally challenged "POTUS" who doesthe elites desires for a one world govenment. Him being a puppet of the NWO. Luke warm “Christians” that populate the "church of Laodecia" in America that represent part of the apostate church system will reject God’s law, and His power will be withdrawnfrom the churches and His protection from the nation. Society will become increasingly evil and violent (as we are seeing in the news that covers most of the large cities run by Democrats), and at the same time the judgments of God will descend on the UnitedStates and on the world. Instead of embracing repentance and inward heart change, the church of Laodecia in America will demand that the government enforce religious laws to “bring this nation back to God.” or at least the deceived idea of what “returningto God” is even about. There will be some type of religious edict that will force all who worship the “beast” of Papal Rome to take a mark of loyalty, either in their right hand or their forehead. 6 “And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,” (2nd Thessalonians 2:6-9) The apostasy that will be evident in the fallen from grace, USA will deceive the world into making “an image of the first beast” through the use of “great wonders” and “miracles.” In Revelation 19:20 this beast is called “the false prophet,” and in Revelation 16:13, 14 he is said to work these miracles through “the spirits of devils.” 13 “And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great dayof God Almighty.”(Revelation 16:13-14) Matthew 14:23-27 indicates that false Christ will add such strength to those deceptions as to make them very nearly overpowering; 8 “”And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.” (2nd Thessalonians 2:8-12) 2nd Corinthians 11:14 adds that Satan himself is capable of masquerading as “an angel of light.” 16 “And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.” (Revelation13:16-18) Now the identity of the coming Anti-Christ has not been revealed. But where has the coming RFID chip that is placed in the right hand, or the vaccine with its tattoo and markin either the hand, or later even in the forehead? It is conjecture, even on my part to name the man, as I believe we will never know for sure, as the church, the True Church of the Living God, will not be on earth when he is revealed, but let me share somethingwith you that many of you may or may not know that gives “hint” of who the man is. The mark of the coming Beast power and its dictator, the Anti-Christ, will require a mark as mentioned on each person's body, either in the forehead and in their right hand.It's not so much as a economic sign, as it is sure that, for without it, you can't participate in the economy, whatever form it is in that sad time called the Tribulation. But what it is more importantly, its a sign of worship, of allegiance to the supremeruler of your lives. The man will reveal himself by confirming a covenant with Israel that will start the Tribulation and at the mid-point of the Tribulation, this Satan's son will make desolate the temple in Jerusalem or the abomination that causeth desolation,and the nation of Israel will know that the treaty they signed with him 3.5 years ago, was a pact with the devil. But the mark of YHWH, a mark of worship...God’s seal is His name, character and law written in His people’s hearts and minds and is seen in His laws which are found in yourBible. Those laws, and the sacrifice of His only Son, identifies who our God is, and who created each of us. Those who resist the mark of the beast are those who “keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” and will not bow the knee or worship atthe first church of the Anti-Christ, or the church of Satan. But what is the significance of the number 666? I believe we know that the beast, whose number this is, may symbolize the Roman Papacy, and that it’s “the number of a man.” One of the pope’s titles is said to be Vicarius Filii Dei, “Vicar of the Son of God.” In Latin, the language of Catholicism, some of the letters double as numbers, and the numerical value of Vicarius Filii Dei adds up to 666, and a great many Bible scholarsbelieve that this is how 666 is to be interpreted. Am I saying the Pope is the Anti-Christ? He very well may be and he may not. As I said, we won't know for sure. But believe you me, the RCC will be at the table of power inthe last days and she will reclaim her position of power to even a greater degree than what she had in the Middle Ages of her 1260 years of ruling over mankind. Problem for her is, it will be a small, temporary rule that will find her either destroyed by theAnti-Christ if she be only the False Prophet, or be destroyed by Jesus Christ, our Living God when He comes to set up His reign and rule for a 1000 years. 16, “And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire. 17, For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. 18 And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.” (Revelation 17:16-18) These verses would identify the False Prophet along with its Harlot Church as being destroyed by the Anti-Christ. But what if the Pope is the AC himself? He will destroy all religions, including the Roman Catholic Church in favor of worship of himself. Remember what Paul wrote in 2nd Thessalonians? 4 “Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.” (2nd Thessalonians 2:4) IF THE POPE is the AC, then he will destroy all religions in favor of worship of himself, as Satan desires worship, as he has entered the man. “ For you have said in your heart: "I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation on the farthestsides of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High." (Isaiah 14:13-14) CONCLUSION AND FINAL THOUGHTS So there you have it, my reader. My hypothesis of what may happen in the last days coming very soon. I pray those found in Jesus Christ will not witness one iota of the comingcarnage that will transpire on this earth when the lawless one is revealed. I am believing that the Roman Catholic Pope will either be the false prophet promoting a false religion to worship of the RCC with the USA as the state army to enforce his will. ORbe the Anti-Christ himself and will destroy the Roman church in favor of worship of himself. And this man will be destroyed by Jesus Christ, our King and Savior, at His coming to rule and reign for a 1000 years by the brightness of His coming. 8 “And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” (2nd Thessalonians 2:8-10) It could be highly possible will we see an unholy “trinity” of the Pope in Rome, the leader of the USA at that time, and Satan entering both. The analogy of the coming One World Church with the RCC as receiving all worship towards her, and the USA as its enforcer, will be on the scale of when Charlemagne was enforcerof Papal Rome in the Middle Ages. It will be as it was then. To have this even take place, one other event must happen first. 6 “And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” (2nd Thessalonians 2:6-10) Understand, my reader, this could happen at any given moment. As I've mentioned in the past, I will be acutely aware of that call and as I was listening for a trumpet thislast Feast of Trumpets that did not happen YET, or it may be the next fall, or the next, as that is the Feast of Trumpets which is the next chronological order of the Feast of God that He has fulfilled to the letter in the past...I have covered this extensivelyin the past, so if you missed it, then it's on my blog for the interested reader. As you should know, if you read any of my past messages, the personal pronoun in the verses directly above points to a only ONE power that has the ability to withhold evilin this world, and that is God's Holy Spirit. And since God told us He would never leave us or forsake us, when God's Holy Spirit is removed, so shall His church and all who dwell in Her....in an instant. 51 “Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Deathis swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” (1st Corinthians 15:51-55) Time is fast running out for those who receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to the “ark of safety” when the Tribulation comes upon the earth. As many can see, the USA isin the biggest upheaval that will either bring her down, or make her the Superpower that enforces the worship of the Anti-Christ and his image. Those who miss receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior, will be thrust headlong into a time that words cannot justifythe horror that will be experienced by those who miss the greatest event this side of Jesus resurrection. Some call it the “Rapture'...called harpazo in the Epistles of Paul, and identified as a snatching away, by force of those who are taken. It will happenin a flash. Woe, woe, woe to those who dwell upon the earth during that time, as they will see tribulation so great that no flesh would be saved, as Jesus told us plainly: 21 “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.” (Matthew 24:21-22) It will be that that much destruction and carnage of all life on this planet. Don't make that mistake and think you have all the time in the world. Your time could run outin the next few seconds. 16“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17, God sent not His Son to condemn the world, but that the world through Him, might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” (John3:16-18) And as it is written, if you desire to be with Jesus Christ, the above verses and the ones below will lead you to a prayer of repentance. 8 “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:8-13) Receive Jesus our Lord, today and be filled with God's Holy Spirit and a guarantee you will not see what I have just described...

Daniel’s Floodgate

 Daniel’s Floodgate – Terry James - https://terryjamesprophecyline.com/2022/07/25/daniels-floodgate/ The book of final prophecies that Daniel was told to “shut up…and seal.. even to the time of the end” seems to now be open, its contents spilling across our newspapers’ frontpages and our television and computer screens (see Daniel 12:4). No previous generation has experienced the number, frequency, and intensity of signals so similar to things prophesied to be witnessed by the generation alive at the consummationof human history. Daniel’s last-days’ floodgate indeed seems now open and the foretold torrent of evil seems to be deluging the planet, while the prophet’s words in Daniel 12 resound hourly. Knowledge now increases in geometric progression. With the advent of the Internet and other communication technologies, that pace continues to increase at a rate impossibleto comprehend or harness. We run to and fro at breakneck speed. We do so literally through travel that enables us to cover millions of miles of space in just a matter of days. We do so electronically, our communications running like lightningin a fraction of a second to every point on earth-and even to distant worlds. Jesus’ words about the signs of the times just before His return at the time of Armageddon are becoming reality before our eyes as we move through our daily lives. False christs, false prophets, wars and rumors of wars, and all the other signals our Lord said will be happening concurrently in birth-pang fashion convulse our world withcontinuing regularity. •Israel is being pressured from all sides to accept absurd demands in a satanically inspired pseudo-peace process. •Russia and its neighbors are positioned precisely as Ezekiel 38 and 39 prophesy. •China is gaining strength and exerting increasing hegemony over the Rising Sun regions from which the “kings of the east” will come. •The European Union is in powerful flux in preparation to become the colossus that will produce the “ten-kings” power base of Revelation 17:12–13, from which the Antichristwill launch his drive for world conquest The nations of prophecy appear ready to play out the final, violent scenes of this Earth Age. Mankind grows worse and worse, just as the Apostle Paul prophesied. Perilous times are here as the fierce, heady, high-minded lovers of pleasure more and more dominate societiesand cultures. Current ecumenical movements to bring all religious systems together into one configuration prove Paul’s prediction that end-time man will have a “form of godliness, but [deny] the power thereof” (2 Timothy 3:5). Human intellect continues toproduce technology that Antichrist will no doubt use to subdue, control, and ultimately force all people to worship him or be killed. Last-Days Deluge No matter which way we look on earth’s horizon, we see thunderheads of the approaching end-time storm. Despite rosy predictions by politicians, scientists, religionists, andphilosophers that earth’s Golden Age lies just over the next hill or just around the next bend, we hear rumblings and see the lightning that signal ominous things to come. While it is true that an infinitely magnificent golden future lies just beyond earth’sstormy horizon, such a future will not be produced by fallen mankind, but by Jesus Christ upon His return to put down satanic rebellion and establish His Kingdom. No matter what the people of the World Economic Forum or any of the New World Order builders believe, human beings will never produce Heaven on earth. A brief examination of the direction the humanistic flood is sweeping this generation documents that we are gushing down a sin-darkened ravine toward apocalypse. Wars and Rumors of Wars War has been a continuing plague within human interaction since the day Cain slew Abel. Rumors of wars are always with us, because, as James wrote, “From whence come warsand fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?” (James 4: 1). The world’s concept of peace is never true peace, but merely a lull between episodes of warfare. When so-called peace is enforced, threats of wars and murmurings of hostilitiesbubble just below the surface of civility. Jesus, in His Olivet Discourse on final prophecies, however, was talking about warfare that will come with greater frequency and ferocity the closer the end of this earth age comes. Wars, followed by rumors of wars,will come much like contractions increase for a woman who is about to give birth. We do not have to go back very far in the historical record to document that we live in an age of such convulsive activity. Wars on a global scale are the ultimate manifestationsof man’s fallen nature, which cannot find peace apart from Christ’s atonement. Natural man harbors violence capable of producing great destruction. One-on-one violence, families warring against each other, gang warfare in our cities, ethnic group against ethnicgroup—all these confirm that ours is a generation witnessing one of the key final prophecies foretold by Jesus Christ. The frightening fact that mankind now possesses, through nuclear weaponry, the capability to destroy all life on earth is proof that God’s prophetic Word is truth (see Mark13:20). We are currently witnessing the floodgate of Daniel’s prophecy being opened as the book that the prophet was long ago told to “shut up” until “the end” is seemingly now wideopen. This generation watches while peace talks between Israel and her hate-filled enemies are in the news hourly. At the center of those talks is pressure by the nations makingup the New World Order efforts that demand Israel give up God’s land for a promised peace. But it is a demand that, when met, will bring destruction, according to Joel 3:2. The Lord will not abide this taking place without great, catastrophic response. He will bringall nations of the world to the killing field called Armageddon. All this means that Jesus Christ is, perhaps very soon, going to step out upon the clouds of glory and shout with the voice of the archangel and the trump of God, callingall believers to Himself. You don’t want to be left behind on this judgment-bound planet when He takes believers out of harm’s way. Here is how to be part of that blessed rescue: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heartman believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:9–10

Troubles Are the Norm

 Troubles Are the Norm By Anne Peterson
 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 We sat around a table in Germany, at the Hospitality House. It was a weekly Bible study for servicemen and their families. On a tape recording, Charles Swindoll said “We look at life with the mindset our difficult circumstances are the exceptions, that somehow, life should be easier. But troubles are really the normal part of ourlives.”
 We were made for heaven. Have you ever felt like you don’t belong here? Many years ago, as a new Christian, I remember singing a hymn that said we were pilgrims. I thought, I’m not a pilgrim, this is my home. But as the years kept passing by, I understood. This is not our home, but one day we will go home. We have desires that will not be satisfied till heaven, that’s what we were made for. And instead of trying to satisfy those desires with things around us, we would be wise to read God’s Word to find out whatGod says about this world and the one to come. No one likes struggles. In all my years of being a Christ follower, I have never met anyone who said, “I love trials and struggles.” When Jesus walked this earth, he didn’t love the hard times, he endured them. Often Jesus had to pull back and go off by himself because of the weightof living on this earth. So, what did he do? He spent time talking with God. And he came away from those times refreshed and renewed. If Jesus, the Son of God, needed to get renewed, how much more do we need that same thing? Platitudes don’t help. For most of my life I’ve heard platitudes that do not help when someone is struggling. Platitudes like, well you know, God helps those who help themselves. You won’t find that in the Bible. Thankfully, God helps us when we are unable to help ourselves. To be clear, I’m not saying we should just sit, doing nothing. There are times we are to wait on God(Psalm 27:14, and Isaiah 30:18). But there are also times when God will lead us. Times when we need to apply what we’ve read in God’s Word. I believe the red sea would have never parted if they didn’t lift their feet to walk into it. God tells us in Proverbs 3:5-6 to trust in the Lord, to acknowledge him and he will make our paths straight, or in another version it says God will direct our steps. That is talking about us moving in a direction. God does give us more than we can handle. So often people have misused the verse 1 Corinthians 10:13, which talks about how we will never be tempted above what we can handle, and they will say that means we’ll never be given more than we can handle. Without being in situations that are too big for us, how would we ever learn to leanon God? Of all the Crosswalk articles I’ve written, I got a lot of pushbacks about this one. You can read it here. Jesus told us we would have troubles. Accepting that we will have troubles in this life has been very liberating. It makes me more grateful for the quiet, peaceful times, knowing there will be trials as well. Times when things don’t go as planned, or when I get bad news or hear of a loved one whois ill. Times that will bring me to my knees. But the good news is, we are not alone in the hard times. God said so. And God is not a man that he should lie (Numbers23:19). If it wasn’t for the hard times, we would never grow our faith muscles. Yes, Jesus told us there would be troubling times, but he also told us to take heart. We can be encouraged that Jesus has overcome the world. And while some problems may seem overwhelming, maybe even impossible, God’s Word reminds us that the things whichare impossible with men are possible with God (Luke 18:27). Intersecting Faith and Life: What are you facing today that is overwhelming? Remember you are not facing it alone. God invites you to share whatever concerns you with him. And remember when you don’t see God working in your situation, it doesn’t mean he’s not working on it. God does someof his best work in the dark. Lord, I lift those who are reading this right now. I don’t know what is happening in their lives, but you do. I pray that you would comfort where comfort is needed, that you would give your wisdom if that’s needed, and that you would remind each of us howmuch you love us, so much that you sent your precious Son to earth to die for us. We pray this in His precious and Holy name. In Jesus’ name, Amen. You’ll Never Forget, a poem by Anne Peterson I know it doesn’t matter, God, How big this world may grow, You never will forget me and you’ve often told me so. You count each hair upon my head, you watch me night and day. And you will quiet heaven every time you hear me pray. © 2016 ----------------------------- 1. Jeremiah 32:27 Slide 1 of 10 “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?” (Jeremiah32:27) Often we think because our trial is big to us, that it will be too big for God almighty. But God is able to handle anything we go through, and He does that for every person who calls on Him. 2. 1 Peter 4:12-13 Slide 2 of 10 “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that alsoat the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.” (1 Peter 4:12-13) When we are in a trial, it seems like it will never end, But God is a God of all time; He knows exactly how long our trials will endure and He will give us the strength we need to get through them. 3. Deuteronomy 31:6 Slide 3 of 10 “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy31:6) Often when we’re facing a trial, because we don’t know what is in our future, we forget God knows. He transcends time. He is the God of our present and He’s in the future as well. It just makes sense that we would let Him guide us since He knows infinitelymore about our lives than we do. 4. Proverbs 3:5-6 Slide 4 of 10 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs3:5-6) Often we spend countless time and all our energy trying to figure out what we should do when we have difficulties. We end up leaning on everything but God. But this verse assures us if we lean on Him, He will direct us. He will make our paths straight.What a reassurance that is. There is no path that God cannot make straight. 5. Isaiah 41:10 Slide 5 of 10 “Do not fear, for Iam with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10) Trials have a way of wearing us down and before long, we don’t think we can put one weary foot in front of another. The enemy of our soul whispers that we are alone and that we will never make it. God reassures us that He is with us. God will give us thestrength we need; He will help us and will uphold us. And if God upholds us, we’re going to be okay. 6. John 14:26-27 Slide 6 of 10 “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart betroubled, nor let it be fearful.” (John 14:26-27) God has not left us alone in this world. To those of us who know Jesus as Savior, He has given us his Holy Spirit. And it is His Spirit who reminds us of what God says in His Word. The peace God gives us is a peace the world cannot even understand. It’sa peace that will settle our hearts and give our minds rest. 7. Psalm 55:22 Slide 7 of 10 “Cast your burden upon the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” (Psalm 55:22) God is waiting for us to take whatever troubles us and to cast that onto Him. The problem is sometimes we do that and then we let worry come in, and we snatch out problems back from God. But if we really were able to cast it on Him, then we would know Heis more than able to handle whatever we are facing. God understands that doubts will sometimes creep in. Even Thomas had doubts. Still, God encourages us to trust that He will sustain us. He will help steady us no matter how shaky the world gets. 8. Matthew 6:25-27 Slide 8 of 10 “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds ofthe air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?” (Matthew6:25-27) God often speaks about the sparrows around us. He tells us that we are worth more to Him than these little birds. He says this to make a point. If the God of the universe cares about the welfare of tiny, little birds, how much more does He care about us?The ones who were made in His own image. He tells us that we should not worry, just as those birds don’t give a second thought to where they will eat. Instead they trust the Father’s hand. 9. Psalm 91:14-16 Slide 9 of 10 “Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name. He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With a long lifeI will satisfy him And let him see My salvation.” (Psalm 91:14-16) God is our rescuer. The One who will come when we call and who will take us to safety. We acknowledge that we know Him and he gives us His protection. We call on Him and He responds. And He just doesn’t watch us in trouble, He delivers us out of it. Andthen He honors us and blesses us with long life. God shows us He is looking out for us, and all He asks is that we call on Him. A Prayer for Hard Times Slide 10 of 10 Lord, help us when we face trials in this life. Help us to call on You, knowing You always hear us. Help us to lean on You instead of leaning on our own understanding. Give us the strength we need, and remind us always that You are aware of what touchesus. You see even one sparrow that falls and we are worth more than sparrows. Thank you Lord, for not leaving us comfortless. Thank You for Your great love. We pray this in Jesus’ precious name. Amen.