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Revolution in Prophetic Affairs: Vol I – Pete Garcia - https://www.rev310.net/post/revolution-in-prophetic-affairs-vol-i “In each succeeding war there is a tendency to proclaim as something new the principles under which it is conducted. Not only those who have never studied or experienced the realities of war, but also professional soldiers frequently fall into the error. But the principles of warfare as I learned them at West Point remain unchanged.”― John J. Pershing, My Experiences in the World War There is an old maxim in the military that says, “Generals are always prepared to fight the last war.” The US entered into combat operations after 9/11 expecting to fight the same way it did in the Gulf War (1990-91). What followed was an endless exercise in trial and error, as the US military, with all of its high-tech gadgetry, was stymied by an enemy using low-tech weaponry. As this author can state from firsthand experience, change is the only constant. How we began fighting the “war on terror” in 2001, was very different from how we ended fighting by the time I was retiring in 2020. The reason war always changes is that the enemy also gets a vote. The initial battleground of any war is the strategy room, often filled with execution briefs and sand table exercises. Here, leaders outline to generals their strategies for missions or campaigns, presenting scenarios including the least likely, most likely, and most dangerous courses of action. This anticipatory planning aims to predict the enemy's moves or lack thereof. What is not lost on those reviewing the aftermath is the ironic and biased nature for which we fight the enemy as we would fight, which all but guarantees their missions will always be successful. To paraphrase what the German Field Marshall Helmuth von Moltke the Elder once aptly stated: No plan survives first contact with the enemy. Since before the age of recorded history, war has been a mainstay of human activity here on earth. The reasons why we fight are numerous, but the terrain, manner of mobility, and the development of weapons have largely shaped how we fight. For example, sixteen-foot-long spears, held by disciplined Greek Hoplites in a phalanx formation, proved an effective method of fighting enemy infantry and untrained cavalry on flat terrain. However, take the flat terrain away, and a phalanx becomes a rather cumbersome gaggle trying to lock shields awkwardly. Likewise, the bow and arrow proved both a lethal and capable weapon, vastly increasing the stand-off distance between the attacker and the attacked. That was until both sides begin using them or one learns how to shoot from the back of a horse. Technology is always improving because combatants are always seeking to gain an edge over their rivals. But when that edge is nullified, innovation either turns to improving upon the existing model, or finding a different path forward thus proving another aged maxim true; necessity is the mother of invention. Thus, if as Winston Churchill once noted, history is written by the victors, then it is those who were the first to embrace the changing tides of military innovation that usually come out on top. The Two Wars The Great War (1914-1918) emerged as a pivotal period of technological innovation in combat, showcasing remarkable advancements across the military capability spectrum. Nearly all aspects of warfare, including ground medical evacuation, experienced significant improvements. The issue with these advancements was not their lack of impact; rather, it was that the new technologies—such as the era's airplanes, machine guns, submarines, and artillery—were rudimentary compared to later standards. No, the real challenge lay in the military leadership's reluctance to depart from outdated tactics of previous conflicts to embrace the evolving technological landscape. Consequently, if every generation's capabilities are confined by their era's technology, then their leaders are naturally inclined to adhere to the familiar strategies, operations, and tactics of their own military upbringing. This has remarkably held true for most of modern history. By the summer of 1939 (twenty years after the end of the “Great War”), the world was, once again, perched on the edge of a great conflict. With this coming at the end of a decade-long Great Depression, Americans had little appetite for getting into another multi-year bloody conflict in Europe. However, on December 7th, 1941, a surprise attack by the Imperial Japanese Army on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii awakened the sleeping giant that was the United States. The assault provoked a fervent public outcry, which politicians leveraged to transform the nation's peacetime economy into a formidable war machine, greatly surpassing the technological feats of World War I. This time, the advantage lay not solely in the superiority of American equipment over that of the Germans or Japanese—though in some cases it was—but in the unparalleled capacity to mass-produce military resources. This production prowess ensured the U.S. maintained logistical supremacy over its adversaries, underpinning American dominance across land, sea, and air. The swift escalation of the wartime economy not only cemented the United States' superiority in the latter stages of World War II but also ingrained in American military leadership for the decades to come, the daunting expectation of perpetual readiness for simultaneous conflicts in both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters. As such, with the focus and ability of mass production, unrestrained invention, and unfettered innovation would, by the end of the war, climax with the dropping of Fat Man and Little Boy over Nagasaki and Hiroshima as a demonstration of superiority, inescapably thrusting mankind into the Atomic Age. Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) As alluded to at the beginning of this brief, a "Revolution in Military Affairs" (RMA) signifies significant changes in military operations driven by technological advancements, doctrinal shifts, and organizational adaptations that fundamentally alter the conduct of warfare. Historically, game-changing inventions like the bow and arrow, gunpowder, and the atomic bomb had enormous transformative impacts on the status quo of the age. However, these advantages were often short-lived as adversaries were quick to adapt. Until the 20th century, RMAs were infrequent and slow to emerge. However, with the onset of rapid technological revolutions in the 19th and 20th centuries, they are becoming increasingly recurrent. RMAs not only involve technological shifts but also necessitate the adoption of new strategies and tactics for leveraging these advancements in modern warfare. A notable illustration is the drastic transformation of armies from the beginning to the end of World War 1, transitioning from horseback-mounted cavalry with rifles to mechanized forces with tanks and machine guns. RMAs often represent a paradigm shift in military tactics as well, which begin to significantly change military operations and strategies due to the often asymmetrical technological advantages they offer. RMAs might also include either expanding into new domains (ex. subterranean, space, and cyberspace) or introducing new technologies and capabilities into old domains (ex. land, sea, air). Lastly, as we will demonstrate here, RMAs also include fundamentally restructuring how we fight to capitalize on emerging technologies. Jigsaw vs. Mosaic Traditional warfare often involves large, monolithic force structures executing well-defined campaigns using massed resources and centralized command-and-control strategies. It typically relies on superior firepower, numbers, and straightforward strategies aimed at overwhelming the adversary through direct confrontation. This approach emphasizes large-scale engagements, heavy equipment, and the extensive logistical support necessary to sustain operations over a period. Given the United States' recent rapid decline in virtually every spectrum, this approach, for obvious reasons is no longer sustainable. A new RMA underway is known as Mosaic Warfare. Mosaic warfare has been likened by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to “actualizing” the multi-domain battlespace it often spends so much time talking about. Unlike traditional warfare, which more closely resembles a jigsaw puzzle, Mosaic Warfare is akin to arranging or rearranging a tiled mosaic with minimal effort, providing an unparalleled level of flexibility. However, it is not just about repeating the same cycles of the past, where the tactical/operational/strategic advantage is momentary and fleeting. US Leadership is serious about gaining the military advantage into perpetuity, which Mosaic Warfare seems poised to do...at least in theory. Thus DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), has been tasked with exploring making Mosaic Warfare the new standard, which represents a fundamental shift towards a more dynamic, flexible, and decentralized approach to military operations. The mosaic approach breaks down the force into smaller, more agile elements (akin to tiles in a mosaic) that can be rapidly reconfigured to meet the specific demands of a situation. This strategy leverages advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, networked sensors, quantum computing, 3D printing, and autonomous systems, to create a highly adaptable force capable of executing a wide range of tasks across different domains simultaneously. The key differences between traditional and mosaic warfare include: 1. Flexibility and Adaptability: Mosaic warfare emphasizes the ability to quickly adjust and reconfigure forces to meet emerging threats, as opposed to the fixed, predetermined structures common in traditional warfare. 2. Decentralization: Whereas traditional warfare relies on a centralized command structure, mosaic warfare advocates for decentralized decision-making, allowing for faster responses to dynamic battlefield conditions. In this model, decisions could be made by both humans and artificially intelligent systems. 3. Technological Integration: Mosaic warfare heavily incorporates cutting-edge technologies, including cyber capabilities, unmanned systems, and real-time data sharing, to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness. 4. Multi-Domain Operations: Unlike traditional warfare, which may focus on specific domains (land, air, sea), mosaic warfare is inherently designed for integrated operations across all domains, including space and cyber, to exploit vulnerabilities in an adversary's defenses. While traditional warfare is characterized by its scale, predictability, and concentration of force, DARPA's mosaic warfare concept seeks to create a more resilient, responsive, and technologically integrated approach to modern military challenges. This concept is very much in line with the 2016 former Army Chief of Staff's vision of Miserable, Disobedient, and Victorious. However, even the most promising strategies from respected leaders face significant challenges in the face of pervasive corruption emanating from the nation's capital. The ensuing discussion will delve into why, despite its theoretical merits, the harsh realities of our current environment may render this innovative concept ineffective. Amidst these considerations, it's crucial to acknowledge a critical oversight by today's global leadership: the spiritual realm. This domain, often neglected in strategic considerations, holds significant untapped potential for shaping outcomes in contemporary warfare. Author's Note- Correction: Since the end of World War II, there have been many clandestine US DoD and Intelligentsia personnel and groups that do take an active interest in the spiritual domain. Decades have been spent studying Psychokinesis, Extra Sensory Perception (ESP), UFOs, Stargates, the Occult, remote viewing, and mind-altering psychedelic drugs. This fascination seems to have been a result of the decades-long embracing of Freemasonry, Eastern Mysticism, et. al, which helped fuel operations like Operation Alsos and Paperclip. According to the Bible, when a person, group, or nation rejects God and the Biblical worldview, God begins to give that nation over to its delusions. In theological terms, this is known as the "wrath of abandonment" and once one is fully given over, there is no return or redemption. Furthermore, the Bible is quite clear that soon, the spiritual domain will invade the physical realm we inhabit to become the dominant battlespace. What is coming is dependent upon one looming game changer, which is, the Rapture of the Church and the removal of the ministry of restraint by the Holy Spirit. After this point, the typical will be replaced by the strange, and the natural will be replaced by the supernatural. This will usher in what this author likens to as, A Revolution in Prophetic Affairs (RPA). Antisemitism Is Irrational Because It Comes From Satan Himself – By Olivier Melnick - https://harbingersdaily.com/antisemitism-is-irrational-because-it-comes-from-satan-himself/ At the root of the word antisemitism is the word “Semite,” and the Semites were the descendants of Shem, one of Noah’s three sons. Genesis 6:10 tells us, “And Noah became the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.” The Semites were the ancestors of both the Jews and the Arabs. If someone is of Semitic descent, it means that they have either Jewish or Arab lineage. It is worth to note that when the word is used as the compound word, “antisemitic,” it never includes the Arabs but just the Jews. The definition that I have arrived at, after more than two decades in that field, is as follows:” Antisemitism is the irrational and demonic hatred of Israel and the Jewish people, characterized by thoughts, words, and/or deeds against them.” It was satisfactory to me for quite a long time until a few years ago, when I decided to add two words that have become critical to that definition: irrational and demonic. In all the volumes I own on that topic (more than 400), I have found almost no scholar or theologian mentioning a spiritual component to antisemitism. I have learned much over the years about the history, geography, sociology, and morphing of the oldest hatred, but I extremely rarely see the spiritual aspect of it all being addressed. Yet, we have to recognize that antisemitism is very irrational, and that is because it is from Satan himself. It is actually not that complicated. I believe that Satan adheres to the pre-tribulational, premillennial view of the end times. He knows the Bible better than most of us, and as a result, he is well aware that, at the end of the tribulation, when surviving Israel calls upon Yeshua, the Messiah returns with the Saints, who would’ve been raptured seven years prior, and this is pretty much the end of Satan’s career. Yes, my friend, Yeshua will not return until Israel calls upon him, according to Zechariah 12:10: “And I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and of supplication, so that they will look on Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him, as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly over Him like the bitter weeping over a firstborn..“ As I have mentioned before, he really doesn’t care for his retirement plan. Simply put, Satan will do everything he can to prevent Yeshua from returning, and since he understands that it is hinging around Israel calling on the Messiah, Satan has worked overtime to destroy the Jews and turn the Church against them. It is fair to say that he has done a lot of damage toward that goal so far, but we would be naive to believe that antisemitism only affects Israel and the Jews. Antisemitism is now crossing all borders. I believe that not only does antisemitism affect the Jewish people globally, but it is also becoming a threat to the friends and supporters of the Jewish people and of Israel. It used to be that antisemitism affected Jewish people in Israel and abroad. In fact, prior to 1948, it only affected Jewish people in the Diaspora, but soon after the creation of the modern state of Israel, the actions of Israel became, by proxy, the actions of all Jews across the globe. Today, no Jew is exempt from the danger of global antisemitism, even though they might be removed from whatever Israel is accused of. But it goes much deeper than a global hunt on the Jews. If you support Jewish people or display any visible sign of support for Israel, such as signs, flags, or written statements, you now become a target. In the eyes of the antisemites, you have chosen sides, and since you support the “oppressor,” you have become a guilty co-perpetrator of crimes against humanity, oppression, apartheid, occupation, and genocide. Incidentally, these accusations are the very actions of the enemies of Israel, and yet, Israel is being blamed for it all. How irrational and demonic is that? Jewish historian Bat Ye’Or writes: “Defamatory terms such as ‘settlers’, ‘occupiers’, ‘Nazis’ and ‘occupied Palestinian territories’ project a demonic character onto Israelis that evokes the anti-Jewish verbal violence of the Nazis.” We truly are in a repeat of the 1930s and 40s. While I thought it couldn’t get any worse, I was corrected a few days ago when I found out what had happened at Cambridge University in England. A pro-Palestinian group slashed and spray-painted a century-old priceless painting of Lord Balfour. The red paint was supposed to be a symbol of the “genocide” committed by Israel against the Palestinians in Gaza. Lord Balfour was the British statesman who penned the now-famous Balfour Declaration in 1917 while serving as foreign secretary, giving the momentum for the birth of the modern state of Israel. So, naturally, in the eyes of those who hate Israel and the Jews, the painting had to go! So, this is how delusional antisemitism has become. You no longer need to be Jewish, Israeli, a Christian Zionist or a supporter of anything Jewish to be a target. Nobody cares about the artist who created the painting. P.A. De Laszlo was a British artist from Hungary who was famous for painting famous world leaders. Incidentally, he also painted a portrait of dictator Benito Mussolini, but apparently, that painting is safe because everybody knows that the crimes of Mussolini don’t even come close to those of Israel against the Palestinians, Right? Seriously, how much history needs to be rewritten before the world realizes that George Orwell’s 1984 novel is no longer fiction? What will the destruction of art accomplish except to bring the world one step closer to a canceled culture and a revised history? When we allow people to sterilize any historical record they disagree with, we are giving more power to those who want to destroy the people they feel are in the way of their neo-aryan ideology. If you think that this is only related to Israel and the Jewish people, think again. If the Jewish people are indeed the canaries in the coal mine of civilization, the bird has died and no one is paying attention! DOWNLOAD THE PROPHECY UPDATE APP Prophecy Update Videos Must Watch Videos! 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DONATE HERE Your can also mail your support to: Prophecy Update PO Box 40516 Bakersfield, CA 93384 A “Massive Altar” For The Red Heifer Sacrifice Has Been Constructed In Israel - by Michael Snyder - https://endoftheamericandream.com/a-massive-altar-for-the-red-heifer-sacrifice-has-been-constructed-in-israel/ Since the time of Moses, only nine red heifers have been sacrificed. Now, a “massive altar” for the tenth red heifer sacrifice has been built in Israel, and there is a tremendous amount of speculation that it could happen soon. In September 2022, five red heifers were flown from the state of Texas to the land of Israel. Since that time, one of them has been disqualified, but the other four continue to be candidates for a red heifer sacrifice. As I discussed last week, there was “a practice run of the purification ceremony” in 2023. But an official ceremony must be conducted before the heifers get too old to be used for such a sacrifice. So will a red heifer be sacrificed in Israel in 2024? According to CBS News, a “massive altar” has already been constructed. In the video that I have embedded below, you can see footage of this altar starting at the two minute mark… WATCH: https://youtu.be/8Co3C7gXWGA I was absolutely floored when I first saw that. A red heifer sacrifice would need to happen on the Mount of Olives, and the land where the sacrifice would take place is owned by Rabbi Yitshak Mamo… According to those working on the project, the ceremony of the red heifer needs to be performed on the Mount of Olives, and in a place that would have looked directly into where the Temple stood. The land directly east of the Temple Mount, purchased 12 years ago, meets both of those standards. Rabbi Yitshak Mamo owns that land on the Mount of Olives. Mamo is with Uvne Yerusalim, a group that preserves Israel’s history and works to educate future generations. Concerning the specifics of the land, he told CBN News, “It had to be exactly at the front of the place that the priest that made this ceremony can see the Holy of the Holy Place.” But the clock is ticking. If the heifers get too old, they will no longer qualify. During a recent public appearance, Mamo explained that “we are very close to the third year of these cows”… “If there is any [mathematicians] here, so you can understand that we are very close to the third year of these cows,” reveals Mamo. “Which means that with the help of God, we will get permission from God and from the people to make the ceremony. And then we can be pure.” Recently, there has been a lot of buzz that we could actually see a red heifer sacrifice very soon. Last month, All Israel News reported that the Temple Institute wants to conduct a sacrifice “before Passover 2024”… As of now, four of the heifers remain blemish-free and, according to Temple Institute rabbis, they hope to carry out the ceremony before Passover 2024. This year, the Jewish people will celebrate Passover on April 22nd. That is about a month away. During a recent broadcast, Glenn Beck also discussed the possibility that a red heifer sacrifice could happen in the very near future. The following is an excerpt from a transcript of that broadcast… If you’re going to rebuild the temple, you need to purify it. And purifying it, according to the book of numbers, chapter 19, is a heifer. A red heifer ceremony. That results in the creation of ash and water mixture. And that cleanses the entire nation of Israel. From ritual impurity. And then the ceremony requires some of the blood to be sprinkled at the front of the tabernacle. That later became the temple. It usually took place at the Mount of Olives, where they are planning on doing this again in the coming days. It is essential for all aspects of the temple, and temple worship to take place. In addition, anyone participating in temple worship, would be required to be sprinkled with the ash water. Beyond that, even without the presence of a physical temple, the ceremony, would be — would allow the general population to be ritually cleansed and remove much of the religious prohibition for a Jewish presence, on the Temple Mount. When are they planning on doing it? Well, they imported these red heifers before October 7th. We now know that Hamas said, that this was going to — this was part of the reason, because they’re going to use the red heifers to purify the temple, which is desecration to them. Purifying them, so they can then, actually, go up, and even if there’s no temple. They can pray as if they were in the temple. They’re going to do this, passover weekend. So Easter weekend. There has been a lot of speculation on social media that a red heifer sacrifice could potentially take place on March 29th because the “Sabbath of the red heifer” begins at sundown that evening… Shabbat Parah for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 29 March 2024 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 30 March 2024. This corresponds to Parashat Tzav. Shabbat Parah (“Sabbath [of the] red heifer” שבת פרה) takes place on the Shabbat before Shabbat HaChodesh, in preparation for Passover. Numbers 19:1-22 describes the parah adumah (“red heifer”) in the Jewish temple as part of the manner in which the kohanim and the Jewish people purified themselves so that they would be ready (“pure”) to sacrifice the korban Pesach. I have not been able to find any confirmation that a sacrifice will happen on March 29th. So I don’t know if we will see anything happen on that date or not. But I do believe that the Temple Institute fully intends to conduct a red heifer sacrifice at some point in 2024. And when that happens, Israel’s enemies are going to go haywire. As CBS News has reported, Hamas has actually admitted that the red heifers were one of the reasons why they attacked Israel on October 7th… When Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida began a speech marking the 100th day of the war in Gaza, one confounding yet eye-opening proclamation escaped the headlines. Listing the motives for the Palestinian militant group’s Oct. 7 massacre in Israel, he accused Jews of “bringing red cows” to the Holy Land. The cows he was talking about are red heifers, which now graze at a secure, undisclosed location in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Some Jews and Christians believe they’re key to rebuilding the Jewish temple that once stood in Jerusalem, and to beckoning the Messiah. Once Israel’s enemies realize that a red heifer has been sacrificed, they are going to go absolutely nuts. So this is a really big deal. Let’s keep watching and praying, because it appears that events in the Middle East are about to get very, very interesting. After the Rapture - Nathele Graham - [email protected] The Rapture is a wonderful promise from God. Though many Christians cannot believe it will happen, Scripture says it will. “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” Titus 2:11-14. I do look forward to that wonderful family reunion around the throne of God. Jesus told us signs to watch for; He spoke of the coming Tribulation, not the Rapture. The Rapture will happen prior to the Tribulation. As we see the wars, famine, earthquakes, pestilence, and more growing more frequent and stronger, we know those final seven years will soon begin. We also know that Christians are not appointed to wrath, and that alone tells us we will not face the extremely troubled time of the Tribulation. As I see signs that it’s approaching, I do get a bit frightened. There is so much wickedness and evil all around. There’s wickedness in the thoughts of people, among government leaders, the World Economic Forum, and much more. The horrid war in the Middle East is alarming. Not only because of the pure evil that Hamas inflicted on Israel, but the astonishing fact that so many people blame Israel for the atrocity. Even many Christians seem blind to the truth. I can only assume that they either only repeat mistruths without studying Scripture for themselves, or they don’t really believe Scripture at all. Either way, it’s a sad comment on what is being taught from the pulpits. As I see the events leading up to the Tribulation, and knowing that the Rapture will be first, I have a strong desire to share the Gospel. For those who are left behind, it will be a time of unfathomable horrors. What will happen after the Rapture? The answer to that question depends upon whether or not you have truly accepted Christ as your Saviour. If you have any doubt about that, don’t delay in settling the issue now. If you think you’re a Christian, then you need to understand what it is you believe. “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23. You need to understand that Jesus was God incarnate. He left His place in Glory to step into His creation – yes, He created everything – and to give His life for our salvation. Only God’s pure, untainted blood could purchase our redemption. Jesus was crucified, buried, and on the third day He arose from the grave and conquered death! What perfect love He showed us. If you don’t believe this, then you need to talk to a true Christian, repent, and believe. This decision must be made prior to your death and prior to the Rapture. “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” Hebrews 9:27-28. There is no second chance…no purgatory, no “lesser place of punishment” that you can work your way out of. In fact, works can in no way earn you the right to live eternally in Heaven. It’s only faith in Christ that brings salvation. The Book of Revelation is a book of hope for all of us who have truly accepted Christ for salvation. Jesus dictated seven letters to the Apostle John written to seven churches. These seven letters describe the various eras of church history. The first letter describes the first Christians. who were commended for their faith and patience. It describes how they stood against evil and how they rejected false teachers. It also says they needed to repent and return to their first love, which was Jesus. The final letter is written to our time period. A time when Christ is left outside of a Christians life. They aren’t hot nor cold, but have a very lukewarm faith. These people think they need nothing from God, but they’re wrong. They have all the money they need to buy all the things they want, and they think they don’t need Jesus. “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20. It’s an individual choice. With this last letter, the Christian era on earth is finished. That’s not the end of the story. Today we are in the last days, and very soon all true Christians will hear the call to come up here. “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 Greek words for “after this” and “hereafter” are “meta tauta” which denote a sequence. First something happens, and after that the next thing happens. In this case, first the church age happens, then the Rapture. First the Rapture, then the wrath of the Lamb. John was told to “Come up hither”. The Greek word used is “anabaino” which means ascend. So, after the church age, we ascend to Heaven, then there’s tribulation on earth. The Apostle Paul also wrote about the Rapture. “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 we which 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 4:16-17. The call to John to ascend, and the following verses, all precede Revelation chapter 6, which begins describing the wrath that will fall upon the earth. The Apostle John saw what Christians will see after the Rapture. “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. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment, and they had on their heads crowns of gold.” Revelation 4:2-4. What a sight to see. Christians truly have a blessed hope in Jesus. Although Christians will be judged, we have no part in the wrath of God. Jesus took the full punishment for our sins upon Himself when He was crucified. The judgment we face will be more of a rewards ceremony. The works we do for Christ on earth will earn us crowns, “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, Thou art worthy, O Lord to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for they pleasure they are and were created.” Revelation 4:10-11 The elders, who represent the redeemed, give all the rewards (crowns) to God. These crowns are not king’s crowns, but “stephanos” which is a victor’s crown, such as an award given to the winner of a race. When we are before our Lord and Saviour, we will realize that He gets all the glory for the good we have done in this life. It has to be understood that the good things we have done in order to bring glory to ourselves, will be burned like wood, hay, and stubble. “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay stubble; 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 sort it 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 3:11-15. The wood, hay, and stubble will burn. Things you’ve done for your own glory will be burned up. The gold, silver, and precious stones will survive the judgment fire and will be crowns to cast before the Lord. What a wonderful blessing for Christians who give more than lip-service to Christ. When Christians are called Home, the Restrainer, who is holding back the pure evil of Satan, will be taken out of the way. Christians are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has been active in the world since the beginning, but not indwelling people. That is a unique blessing for Christians. In Old Testament times, the Spirit would come upon people and help them, but then leave them. When David committed great sin, he wrote a beautiful Psalm of repentance in which He makes this plea “Cast me not away from thy presence and take not thy holy spirit from me.” Psalm 51:11. After the Rapture, the Holy Spirit will still be active in the world, but He won’t indwell people who come to faith during the Tribulation. Paul wrote “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 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: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved.” 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10 This may be difficult to understand in the King James translation, but what it means is that the Holy Spirit, indwelling Christians, is a barrier holding back total evil from taking over. We see evil today, but it will be much worse during the Tribulation. After the Rapture, the most evil man who has ever lived, whom we call the Anti-Christ, will make himself known. He will step in and it will seem that has all the answers to stop the chaos. What if you don’t have true faith in Christ and the Rapture happens before you truly repent and place your faith in Christ? At first you will be confused. People you know and love will suddenly be gone. Things you are used to in this life won’t work as they always have. Television, radio, airplane travel, and more will be interrupted. Many of the people who made these things work, are gone. When you get to your job, many of your co-workers will be missing. It won’t take long for the reality to set in. The people who had witnessed to you and tried to convince you to give your life to Christ, are gone. You’ve probably heard of the Rapture, but now you really understand. They were right, faith in Christ was the most important decision you should have made. From this point on, things will only get worse as the Tribulation progresses. Major judgments are beginning. John saw a scroll with seven seals which needed to be opened. The only one worthy to open the scroll was Jesus. As the seals are opened, judgments begin on earth. “And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.” Revelation 6:2. This rider isn’t a good guy, but starts the judgments. The second seal is opened and a rider on a red horse goes out and takes peace from the earth and people kill each other. The third seal is opened and a black horse goes out and judgment on food is inflicted…famine. The fourth seal sees a pale horse and his rider is Death, and Hell followed with him. They were given power to “…to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.” Revelation 6:8b. The judgments are just getting started. The next seal sees martyrs crying to God for justice, and the sixth seal sees an earthquake, and the sun becomes black and the moon looks like blood, stars fall to earth. Heaven is rolled up like a scroll and the mountains and island are moved from their places. The rich and powerful men try to hide from the judgment. “And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of his wrath is come, and who shall be able to stand?” Revelation 6:16-17. Only Christians who have been taken Home in the Rapture are safe from the wrath. More and more judgments follow, including demons being released. “And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.” Revelation 9:6. It keeps getting worse. When we reach chapter 13, we read about the Beast, a hideous creature who blasphemes God and then we see that any person who has survived thus far is required to take a mark. “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: 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 13:16-17. This mark happens quite a while after the Rapture, so today if you’ve been concerned that somehow, you’ve taken the Mark of the Beast, you haven’t. Eventually, the Beast will be sent to the lake of fire along with all who have taken his mark. Jesus wins, Satan loses. The wrath and judgments keep going, but through all of the turmoil on earth, Christians are safe in Heaven. “For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 5:9. What a comfort that we can depend upon God’s word. How can you avoid the wrath? How can you avoid being a part of the Great Tribulation? The only way is to place your faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ…the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Don’t just say “I believe”, but truly repent, turn away from the sin that is condemning you, and turn to Jesus. He gave His life so that you can live eternally with Him. What happens after the Rapture? It’s up to you. God bless you all, Nathele Graham [email protected] Recommended prophecy sites: www.raptureready.com www.prophecyupdate.com www.raptureforums.com All original scripture is “theopneustos” God breathed. If you would like to be on my mailing list to receive the commentaries just drop me an email and let me know. “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.” Psalm 122:6. Daily Jot: Its’s a bloodbath, don’t you know? - Bill Wilson – www.dailyjot.com The leftist news media (Marxist propaganda machine) has been twisting and turning Donald Trump’s remarks about a bloodbath if he is not elected. Of course, the media is taking it and running with it. So is Joe Biden with a new campaign commercial. They are all so concerned that Trump will foment a bloody revolution if he is not elected in the upcoming Presidential election. Only trouble is, what Biden and the media are saying is a lie—a lie that has just enough truth in it to make it a better lie. This is what they do. They accuse others from the content of their own hearts. Notwithstanding, Trump should know by now that anything he says is going to be held against him, whether he says it or not. Here’s what Trump said at a campaign rally in Dayton, Ohio on March 16: “If you’re listening, President Xi — and you and I are friends — but he understands the way I deal. Those big monster car manufacturing plants that you’re building in Mexico right now, and you think you’re going to get that, you’re going to not hire Americans, and you’re going to sell the cars as now we’re going to put a 100% tariff on every single car that comes across the line, and you’re not going to be able to sell those guys if I get elected. Now, if I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole — That’s going to be the least of it. It’s going to be a bloodbath for the country.” According to Merriam-Webster the definition of “bloodbath” can mean either a “great slaughter” or a “major economic disaster.” Context, Context, Context. Trump clearly meant that if Biden stayed in office and allowed China to build those massive auto plants in Mexico, that American workers would lose their jobs. It would be an economic disaster. Trump was not talking about fomenting some bloody coup. But this is exactly what Americans can expect through the rest of this campaign cycle. The news media and the Biden group is doing the same thing that the weaponized court system is doing—twisting words to accuse Trump of wanting to end free elections and representative government. In reality, the media and the leftist radical politicians are the ones who are doing everything they can to end free elections and do away with representative government. Their willful ignorance of the contextual application of the English language is appalling. What other country brings up frivolous charges against a person, prosecutes to the fullest extent, twists the laws, railroads witnesses, ruins the accused’s finances, and convicts political opponents? Hmmmm…Cuba. China. Russia. Third-world dictatorships. Oh, and yes, today’s America. Trump should know by now what these deceivers are going to do, and he should adjust his words accordingly. But it doesn’t excuse how these radical extremists accuse their critics of the very things they, themselves, do. In that is their condemnation. Romans 2:1 says, “For in that which you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, for you, the one judging, do the same things.” Let us discern what they say and do that we might not be ensnared by the lies of satan and his many minions. Sources: https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2024/03/18/marlow-media-is-lying-trumps-bloodbath-comments-were-about-the-auto-industry/ Daily Devotion: The Second Time Around - by Greg Laurie – www.harvest.org Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. —Psalm 51:2 https://harvest.org/resources/devotion/the-second-time-around/ - Listen I am a messy person, but the problem is that I don’t like messy environments. So, periodically, I will turbo clean and straighten everything out again. Everything looks tidy and wonderful for a while, and then I start messing it up again. My wife, Cathe, on the other hand, cleans constantly and doesn’t allow messes to pile up. Instead of throwing junk into a drawer, she organizes the drawer that we throw things into. Instead of sweeping dirt under a rug, she washes the entire floor. While I take the path of least resistance, Cathe does what it takes. And Cathe’s way is the right way to clean things. We can take that same approach to life. We can take my approach to cleaning, where we do nominal things and make a few exterior changes without any real change on the inside. We might say, “I don’t want to deal with that now. I don’t want to hassle with that issue.” Thus, we’re always putting things off. That is how little things turn into big things. On the other hand, we can take Cathe’s approach to cleaning, which is thorough. For example, when Jesus cleansed the temple after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, it was the second time He did so. The first time, He drove the merchants out with a whip. John’s Gospel tells us, “In the Temple area he saw merchants selling cattle, sheep, and doves for sacrifices; he also saw dealers at tables exchanging foreign money. Jesus made a whip from some ropes and chased them all out of the Temple. He drove out the sheep and cattle, scattered the money changers’ coins over the floor, and turned over their tables” (2:14–15 NLT). The Bible teaches that our “body is the temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19). When we first put our faith in Jesus Christ, He cleanses our temple. Filthy habits are banished. A new purpose and a new focus in life grip us. But, sometimes, as time passes, a few of the old things find their way back in again. And our lives become cluttered with things that don’t belong. That little sin that had been gone has returned and is starting to grow. And Jesus is ready to clean house again. Even though you’ve been converted and the Lord has cleansed you, you need to say, “Lord, I think it’s time for a little spring cleaning here. There is a little clutter. There are a few things that maybe don’t belong.” Are there some sins, vices, or bad habits that have found their way back into your life again? Are there things that maybe you stopped doing after you became a Christian, but now you’re doing again? Or, perhaps there are things that you’ve never done before, but you have started to do them, even as a Christian. Maybe it’s time for Jesus to clean house. Maybe you need a little bit of spring cleaning—not just once, but as often as necessary. PROPHECY UPDATE NEWS HEADLINES Yesterday's Prophecies - Today's Headlines HEADLINES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRACKING BIBLE PROPHECY 3/21/24 http://trackingbibleprophecy.org/birthpangs.php
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