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True Antidote for Vanity
It all boils down to Solomon’s final thoughts on the subject. That is, to fear God and keep His commandments, period. This is the be- all, end-all of everything related to humanity and our need to glorify God. The problem is that we too often go after things in life (even if they appear to be good), from a position of serving self. If/when we do this, we are essentially chasing vanity.
Celebrating Evil
Cue Bill Gates because he is now warning about a future water bankruptcy that he says will kill billions of people if the UN doesn’t get control and oversee the management of water globally. Does he really believe we buy into a water shortage and that he is actually concerned about billions of people dying? If you have a home that uses a water meter, you are already charged based on water usage. Could you then be fined if it is deemed you use too much? Could the city also simply turn off your water? The UN says they are concerned that certain groups (indigenous, women, children, third worlders), are not getting their fair share of water so control needs to be taken of all the earth’s waters in order that it can be disseminated “fairly.”
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It Has Come Around Again
It has come around again and it’s here now. The Bible tells us that the people of Noah’s day were so extraordinarily evil that they didn’t know how to think a non-evil thought. Everything they thought, did and said was related to the intense evil in their hearts as it simply bubbled up out of them. They lived out what their hearts thought and intended. This tends to be a theme also of ancient Israel as far as Isaiah, Jeremiah and some of the other Old Testament prophets were concerned. It was very common for political leaders, kings, priests and even the average person in Israel to have hearts of evil while pretending they were not evil. They were fully duplicitous and did everything for their own gain. They would use and abuse people to increase their wealth and sphere of influence. The only love they had was love for self. It was over the top requiring God to seriously discipline them in many cases.
What’s the World Coming To?
The Antichrist is the “little horn” of Daniel 7. Daniel 12 tells us that information, technology and transportation will increase as the age progresses. Look at where we are today, with the Internet, artificial intelligence (AI), cell phones, satellites, electric cars, data centers allegedly for greater cloud expansion, etc. All of this is creating the foundation for the Antichrist to step onto the world’s stage and be able to do what he will do to deceive the world into believing he is God. This has been Satan’s dream since he fell (Isaiah 14; Ezekiel 28), and he finally gets his chance to try to make it happen (with God’s permission). Of course, it is very short-lived (3 1/2 years; second portion of the Tribulation).
Third Chapter Coincidence?
Just as Genesis 3 actually occurred, we can know that Revelation 20 will also actually occur. They are connected. They both point to God’s favor, His mercy and His love for His Creation. While Genesis 3 introduced sin into the entirety of His Creation, Revelation 20 is the start of eliminating all of it in practical terms.
What Should Our Response Be?
The other thing we should not do is see those Muslims (and others who come to this country illegally), as enemies. We were all enemies to God as far as He was concerned at one time. Yet, because of faith in Him, we have moved from the being an enemy to being a beloved member of God’s family. This puts us in the new category of “no longer condemned” (Romans 8). Along with that, we have the obligation to love those who hate us, to share the good news of Jesus whether they listen or not and to go out of our way to bring glory to Him in all we do, say and think. It’s the process of sanctification that must occur within us.
Now is the time to learn the facts concerning Islam. Now is also the time to know why you believe and can rationally express your views and understanding of Scripture as well as the truth found only in Jesus. Muhammad doesn’t have it. Krishna doesn’t have it. The truth is only found in Jesus and we believers need to always be ready to give an answer as to the hope we have in Jesus.
Disclosure Day
When Emily Blunt’s character (Margaret Fairchild), is taken over by an alien entity, she is just starting her weather segment. All of a sudden, she falters, looks helpless, then starts clicking and making vibrations in her throat while staring somewhat blankly into the camera that’s recording her meteorology segment. In real life, producers would have immediately switched to something else (kind of like when an athlete tends to give too much glory to Jesus), but the focus remains on Blunt.
Is This Normal?
I can easily see now why the Antichrist will be so well accepted throughout the world when he finally does appear on the world’s stage. Everything that has happened up to now has been a dress rehearsal for what’s coming. But I would caution readers about becoming fearful. Thought I believe the Rapture will occur prior to the start of the Tribulation and the appearance of the rider on the white horse (Revelation 6), however even if the Rapture does not occur prior to the start of that seven year period, I firmly believe God will take care of all who exercise trust in Him during those difficult days ahead. We do not need to be fearful about what is here now or what is coming. When we give into fear, we are failing to trust Him, aren’t we? It’s as simple as that. Which do you choose, trust or fear?
We Are Not in Control
We have two choices in life. One, we can continue to try to do things our way, mistakenly believing that we control our own destiny and the things that happen in life. Two, we can come to the true realization that we are not in control at all and that everything that happens to us happens because of God’s plan. If we try to live the first option, we can quickly grow conceited in the belief that we have it going on; that our decisions are what matters and above all things, we walk in a path that we have developed for ourselves. If we live with option number two, we will more quickly come to the end of ourselves, realizing that the very breath we breathe is on loan from God Himself.
Making Life Difficult for Us
…whatever is happening throughout global society now is simply foundational for the coming final mandate that forces people to take the mark. Age verification, if it comes to the USA will make things difficult for those who don’t comply, just like the mandates during CV created severe limitations for those who did not take the jab. However, like the difficulties during CV, anything mandated or instituted for our “safety” ultimately means making life more difficult, not easier. It means seceding control to authoritarian bodies.
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