Random Thoughts: Prophecy, Current Events and Things To Come

Its been a while since I've done this, but I've been giving current events a lot of thought lately and just wanted to put some down on paper. 

1. God is in control and His prophetic plan will proceed. Period. Most big events right now probably have some level of prophetic significance. Ultimately, the prophetic plan is good for the Church. 

2. Shadow of the Tribulation: Everything we are seeing now, worldwide, is setting the stage for the coming (rapidly) Tribulation. There will be a world government during the Tribulation and the movement towards a world government is moving at breakneck speed. The U.S. has to conform to this world government either through weakness or leadership which is on board with this effort. This could be a post rapture event, but we can now clearly see the movement within the U.S. to conform to a world government. 

3. If Biden Wins: The U.S. election appears to have a lot of tampering involved. Thats another story (see Chaos I-IV). Whether that succeeds or not will be part of God's prophetic plan. One article this week (JP) stated that a Biden administration would probably lead to war between Israel and Iran (based on a new agreement with Iran). This U.S. 'election' result, if it stands may have to happen in order to trigger the Gog-Magog battle. If that is the case, so be it. 

4. If Trump Wins: If the courts determine that Trump wins the election, the subsequent violence will be epic. It could trigger a civil war in the U.S. or prolonged violence and anarchy. 

5. Exposure of evil: God typically exposes evil before He issues judgement - this was a pattern throughout the old testament, particularly during the prophet's time on earth. Right now evil is being exposed in many ways, as we see the Tribulation approaching. I don't expect to see justice served prior to the gathering up; I believe that is one of the purposes of the Tribulation. 

6. Instructions From Jesus:  Jesus said when we see these signs to look up for His return (Luke 21:28):

"When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." 

In other words, our focus shouldn't be on the things happening here, but to "stand up" and "lift your heads" to watch for Him. Standing up and lifting your head is not a passive position, or a cowering position, nor a position of fear. When you stand up and lift your heads, that is a bold stance of confidence. As it should be. We have nothing to fear and everything to look forward to.

7. 10 Kings: One prophetic event that needs to begin shaping up is the formation of the 10 kings (this could be a post-rapture event). One has to wonder if the US events are somehow creating movement towards the beginnings of the 10 kings. 

9. Birth Pains (I): Look all the way back to last November, a 12 month period and how much has changed in the world over that period. Consider the an increase in frequency and severity of events, and what will come, just extrapolating from the last 12 months. Very sobering thought. Things will not go back to normal, things will continue to change even more rapidly as the Tribulation closes in. These changes, which will take place around the world, will all be marching towards the Tribulation. Consider that. 

8. Birth Pains (II): Consider how much has happened just in the previous 6 months and how much the world has changed. Birth pains indeed. And thinking at this rate of change, what will the next 6 months bring? We are now seeing anarchy, chaos (worldwide), business/economy collapsing, riots, terrorism, and rapidly changing events at a rate exceeding the Covid crisis (last 6 months) and all the changes it brought. Birth pains increase in severity and frequency and will continue to do so. 

10. Now: This is no time to despair. This is no time to worry. This is no time to be anxious.  This is a time to stand up and look up, boldly and without fear. We have a Messiah who is coming. We have that hope which overrides all else. We have a reunion that is approaching; arguably the most epic celebration of all time. We have a wedding supper which is approaching. This is a time to consider and focus on what is coming our way. We have loved ones who are waiting for us. The glory which is coming is unimaginable and we cannot let that joy and anticipation be stolen by petty tyrants on earth. Period. 

Psalm 33

Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous;
    it is fitting for the upright to praise him.

Praise the Lord with the harp;
    make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.

Sing to him a new song;
    play skillfully, and shout for joy.

   For the word of the Lord is right and true;
    he is faithful in all he does.

The Lord loves righteousness and justice;
    the earth is full of his unfailing love.

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,
    their starry host by the breath of his mouth.

He gathers the waters of the sea into jars[a];
    he puts the deep into storehouses.

Let all the earth fear the Lord;
    let all the people of the world revere him.

For he spoke, and it came to be;
    he commanded, and it stood firm.

The Lord foils the plans of the nations;
    he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.

But the plans of the Lord stand firmforever,
    the purposes of his heart through all generations.

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
    the people he chose for his inheritance.

From heaven the Lord looks down
    and sees all mankind;

from his dwelling place he watches
    all who live on earth—

he who forms the hearts of all,
    who considers everything they do.

No king is saved by the size of his army;

  no warrior escapes by his great strength.

A horse is a vain hope for deliverance;
    despite all its great strength it cannot save.

But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
    on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,

to deliver them from death
    and keep them alive in famine.

We wait in hope for the Lord;
    he is our help and our shield.

In him our hearts rejoice,
    for we trust in his holy name.

May your unfailing love be with us, Lord,
    even as we put our hope in you.

1 Thessalonians 5: 

9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.