"Mark My Words..." (UPDATE 2/5)

NOTE: This could very well be the most important commentary and analysis that I've written to date since launching this blog. At least, that's the way the burden of this news, and the genesis of this line of thinking feels to me since I began writing this 4 days ago (overall, it took my 15 hours to research and write so I hope you'll forgive the length, but I wanted to be comprehensive and decisive). Yes, I've said this before on two other separate occasions within the past 5 months with sincerity, but that doesn't mean this is any less important. Instead, I believe that just proves that we are living in some urgent, uncertain, and seriously prophetic times. Forgive me for mixing metaphors, but my goal will be to try and paint a picture for you by using all of the various puzzle pieces I see before us today. In putting them together I'll try to write this as if our world was about to drastically change within the next few days as I believe it could. Of course, God is always in complete control, and nothing on this planet happens without His permission, but if we use all the information He's given us (continues to give us) in tandem with what we've been seeing and hearing from the governments and nations around the world, I believe it leads us to one extremely plausible scenario. That being said, while I have other columns already written and scheduled to publish throughout the week I'm going to postpone them until further notice. I want to write this as if it could be the last and definitive piece for the Look Up Fellowship community. As always, prayerfully consider everything here, and please pass it on to as many people as you can. May God continue to bestow His grace and mercy upon us all, let alone His hand of protection despite our nation's blatant sins before Him.


PUZZLE PIECE #1 - AN ADMISSION OF FOREKNOWLEDGE


"Mark my words..."

Never before have three simple, innocuous words carried so much meaning on the eve of a new political administration here in the United States of America.

Of course, I'm referring to newly elected Vice President Joe Biden's penchant for using this short phrase in public in such a way that he does nothing except evoke suspicion from others that he knows more about the future of this nation than he's telling us.

Before you write me off as "just-another-Christian-conspiracy-nut" I urge you to consider the evidence - - oral testimony - - given in public forums by the man in question.

First, it should also be noted that it seems as though everyone's expecting something significant to occur on Inauguration Day if not just a day or two afterwards. The "what" remains to be seen, but the "why" (as we have been told so often over the past few months it seems) is because the world (specifically America's enemies) will want to "test" newly elected President Barack Obama.

What you haven't heard? Heck, even the newly elected Vice President kicked things off back in October with this little gem that - - not surprisingly - - got very little attention from the mainstream media in the run-up to the Presidential Election (could you imagine if "neo-con hawk" John McCain had made these statements? the press would've began a feeding frenzy charging him with "fear-mongering," saying he was "irresponsible" to keep such knowledge of a crisis from the American people if it can save lives, and the story never would've went away!):



That's bizarre, but the full transcript of Biden's comments is much more revealing, and much more ominous:



Do you think Biden is finished? No, no, no, my friends, he has just started:

"There are gonna be a lot of you who want to go, 'Whoa, wait a minute, yo, whoa, whoa, I don't know about that decision.' Because if you think the decision is sound when they're made, which I believe you will when they're made, they're not likely to be as popular as they are sound. Because if they're popular, they're probably not sound."

In fact, he spoke for just over a quarter of an hour to what he thought was a private fundraiser before he noticed the media presence in the back of the small ballroom. At that point, he then concluded with: "I probably shouldn't have said all this because it dawned on me that the press is here..."

Nice. That's very reassuring. Either Biden is severely crazy or he knows something that we don't. Scary either way. Soon afterwards, some pundits weighed in with their thoughts:







Remarkably, just 2 days before Biden's revealing speech, several powerful generals and admirals from some of the most powerful nations on Earth met somewhere in the local Adirondack/Saranac Lake area after flying into the Adirondack Regional Airport in Lake Clear, NY.

Among the passengers of a large Boeing 757 airplane with "United States of America" printed on its fuselage were top members of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff and their counterparts from France, Germany, and another country, possibly Great Britain, according to Barry DeFuria, a town of Harrietstown Councilman and Airport Committee member who was there when the plane landed. A top military delegation from Italy flew in on a separate Falcon airplane, DeFuria said.

Town Supervisor Larry Miller, also on the Airport Committee, was also there and confirmed which nations' officials were on which planes, but he said he did not know what kind of officials they were or where they were going from the airport. He said he and DeFuria had to get security clearances to be present and that soldiers were guarding the 757 around the clock at the airport.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff is the leadership council of the U.S. military, comprised of the top general or admiral of each branch of the armed services. Its current chairman is Admiral Michael Mullen. Now, I ask you why an unprecedented meeting like this took place and just 2 days prior to Biden's remarks.

Furthermore, within just 72 hours of Joe Biden's warning, 5 other World Political Leaders echoed similar sentiments! Australia, England, France and 2 more well-known individuals from the U.S. - - Colin Powell (on the same day) and Madeleine Albright. We even had the Pentagon chime in as reported here with a handy little diagram to make it crystal clear for us.

Even John McCain raised the specter of nuclear war when he warned that the next president “won’t have time to get used to the office” (Staff Writers, “McCain raises specter of nuclear war,” Moon Township, Pennsylvania AFP, Oct 22, 2008).

Is this confirmation that "those-in-the-know" have been given advance knowledge of this coming "generated crisis" so that they can prepare ahead of time!?! It sure seems like it! Albright, like Biden and Powell, is an insider minion, so she may know something is up. It is rather suspect that all these voices are saying basically the same thing: Obama will be “tested." Unfortunately, we are but one “terrorist event” away from implementing a police state system (i.e. Martial Law) being used to identify, track, trace, and round-up the opposition. If we are to believe Joe Biden, Colin Powell, and Madeleine Albright, this event may happen as soon as the end of January 2009.

Who would be the targeted threat? North Korea? Iran? Pakistan? Russia? China? For all we know it might come from a place we never expected. I think we might have our answer since breaking news indicates that the South Korean army is on high alert after North Korea's military threat.

The article states: "Pyongyang said it was adopting 'an all-out confrontational posture' and warned of a 'strong military retaliatory step.' South Korea immediately put its forces on alert. The latest harsh rhetoric from the isolated regime appeared aimed at heightening tensions on the divided peninsula and could be a test for Barack Obama days before he is sworn in as the new U.S. president." Interesting choice of words, no?

Still, they represent only one potential scapegoat that could be used. Just in case you're still skeptical about all of this, and somehow hold to the ridiculous belief that perhaps a man's own spoken words captured on tape were taken out of context please continue reading since the following information seems to also suggest that Biden is privy to much more than he's letting on.


PUZZLE PIECE #2 - A NEW WORD ORDER NEEDS A NEW GOVERNMENT AND LAWS


The idea of a "New World Order" (a.k.a. the prophesied one-world government) is by no means new. The idea has existed for over a thousand years, and the plan to bring it about has been in place and advancing all that time. This is where those so-called "secret societies" come into the picture. It's funny that many still refer to them as such when their existence is a known and well-documented fact not to mention that all the world's most powerful political leaders and business executives admit to their existence when asked of their own personal involvement and membership in these exclusive societies for the elite.

So, here's what you need to know. In this era, the necessary accomplishments are being made and the pace is greatly accelerating to help them finally achieve their dream of a one-world government complete with a one-world economy, military, and religion. Henry Kissinger's comments over the past week in regards to Obama's chance to make history certainly confirm this. Still, why would these individuals be so interested in establishing a New World Order? Simply put, because there's a clear spiritual element to all of this.

In order to understand the confusing events that occur now, it is necessary to study the history of this grand scheme. Bottom line, it can be summed up by stating that in their insatiable lust for power, wealth, and control they are ultimately serving another master. Their god is the enemy of our God and His people (you and me) - - Satan. They also show an affinity for honoring and worshipping the gods of Ancient Egypt whether that's exhibited in their architecture, their style of communication, the types of "rituals" they take part in, and the importance they give to dates that were significant to that culture and time period. In essence, it's an allegiance to the occult in every manner conceivable.

Thus, they seek to orchestrate world events in such a way that the symbolic nature of such events not only mimics a ritual of sorts to their god (necessary in their twisted belief system), but that they are the types of events that they believe will help to usher in their grand plans for complete world domination, which, in turn, will help to establish the necessary conditions that need to be in place before their god - - Satan - - can return and manifest himself as ruler of this planet and its people.

Getting back to present day issues, oddly enough, in sync with these pronouncements of impending doom we also began to hear a chorus made up of politicians and scholars from around the world who were sure that the collapse of the United States itself was imminent. This is another very important piece to this possible in light of Biden's warnings.

However, these just weren't platitudes, but instead were very specific scenarios for how it might occur. We documented them all here, here, and here. One major development just within the last few weeks involves that whole issue regarding a U.S. Constitutional Convention.

As for this Constitutional Convention and its purpose, we've already looked at the push for a North American Union (NAU), the existence of a Constitution For The Newstates of America and how its proponents simply need a good reason to implement it, the state of crisis in Mexico, and recent developments that could make a Con-Con a reality. We also saw some well-known and respected Christians like Steve Quayle speaking to the world about how his sources were telling him that Martial Law here in the U.S. was more than just a paranoid delusion, and that the next 90 days were absolutely dire.

If you're the type of person who still believes that this is all just pure nonsense then perhaps you will have a change of heart when you realize that there's already a movement within our own federal government (actual Bills have already been proposed in Congress this past week!) that, if passed, would put us on a fast track to the very scenarios mentioned above.

Now, ask yourself again what Obama meant by stating we have "negative liberties," and that the Constitution is "flawed" because that's what this is all about, and it's another significant piece to this puzzle.

Plus, it's especially timely given a story being reported today that despite the fact that Obama hasn't even served a single day in office as the official President there are some in Congress who are hoping to make it possible for the Democrat to not only seek a second term in office, but a third and fourth as well! The U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary is considering a Bill that would repeal the Constitution's 22nd Amendment prohibiting a President from being elected to more than two terms in office.

Rep. Jose Serrano, D-N.Y., earlier this month introduced the Bill, H. J. Res. 5, which, according to the Bill's language, proposes "an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment, thereby removing the limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve as President."

What was it that Thomas Jefferson warned us about? Ah yes! In 1807, he warned all future generations that Presidents not bound by term limits could use their popularity and power to become kings.


Biden claims they will have to make some "tough decisions" due to an international crisis. I wonder if those "tough decisions" will be similar to the "tough decisions" Bush made after 9/11 like passing the Patriot Act, spying on Americans without warrants, and engaging in an endless war. Perhaps it will involve something as "unpopular" but "sound" like this idea proposed in Congress this past week. I can see how this could be "justified" in response to this "generated crisis."

Even Obama stated in his Chicago speech on Election Night (shortly after his victory) that he will have "challenges," which will force him to make unfavorable decisions. I think it might be time that Americans wake up and realize that Biden is a Trilateral Co-Founder and associate of Henry Kissinger, David Rockefeller, and Zbigniew Brzezinski (all Council on Foreign Relations members too! the CFR's stated goal is to eliminate America's nationalistic fervor in an effort to promote a more regional type of government similar to the European Union).

Still not convinced? Let's also consider yet another "mark my words" moment from Biden. This time it was during the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Former Senator and now Vice President Joe Biden stated that RFID Chip Implants (prophesied "mark of the beast" technology; not inherently evil, but they way someone like the Antichrist would use it to control mass population would make it definitely so) will be ruled on, and that he was concerned how a Chief Justice John Roberts would rule on such a proposal. What was that!?! Yes, he actually said it! Here's the video:



With so many unbelievable "mark my words" moments, Vice President Joe Biden sounds more like the globalist puppet-master who has already planned his next move than a guy new to the job of leading this nation no matter what the world might throw his way, which is typically thought to be the unknown.

Worse, both "mark my words" moments (one that could conceivably bring about a one-world government, and another that could conceivably bring about the mark of the beast system) have to do with events that would clearly signal to the world (and especially Christians who study prophecy) that we're knee deep in the Tribulation.

Whether a select few know about a genuine crisis event or not, it still doesn't change the fact that all the chaos, all the fear, anxiety, and trepidation that the world is experiencing seems so palpable these days. I commented last week that it's almost as if we're all just waiting for that other shoe to drop, almost as if this sense of impending doom is inevitable.

Of course, we Christians know that it is inevitable, and that the worst is yet to come, and that's the point to all of this! It reminds me of this video, which depicts the environment we currently find ourselves in. The good news is that there's a blessed hope for you and me!



For those of you still on the fence, there's still time to make the right decision. Don't wait until a crisis occurs before you secure your place in eternity after you die.

You can say whatever you want, but it still doesn't prevent the inevitable. These things were foretold thousands of years ago. These men and women who think they're in control here on earth are only deceiving themselves for it is God who is allowing their nefarious plans to prosper in order to help fulfull His ultimate plan for mankind. These things will happen and Jesus Christ will return again. Your words can't make the truth any less true. It's all coming just as prophesied. It's just a matter of when. Unfortunately, I have reason to believe that it's all coming a lot sooner than we think it is.


PUZZLE PIECE #3 - EERIE OBSERVATIONS PART 1: THE HUDSON MIRACLE


In regards to "when" the major end times prophecies will be fulfilled I've been saying for quite some time now that I would be absolutely shocked if my generation (I'll be 30 in mid-June) did not see the literal fulfillment of the Tribulation itself. In fact, the way things are going, I'd be amazed if 2010 rolled around without at least one or two significant changes to this world to indicate that those prophesied last days were either imminent if not already underway.

Hopefully, the first two "puzzle piece" sections provided you with enough evidence to realize that the threat is real, and that we're living on borrowed time here. We may be in the dark about the exact fate of our nation, but we're not in the dark when it comes to knowing the truth about how the final years of mankind's rule on this planet will unfold.

So, let me see if I have this straight. Currently, we see the following:

* Technology exists for a dictator to use to implement full control over a global population
* A global economic crisis is destroying markets everywhere
* Tensions between India and Pakistan are very high
* A growing, worldwide energy crisis is upon us
* Russia is at odds with Europe over the delivery of oil
* Russian naval warships are docked at strategic locations around the world
* South Korean army is on high alert after North Korea's military threat
* A new President is about to be inaugurated
* A warning was given that he will be "tested" immediately after taking office
* Continued terrorist threats, which now involve WMD attacks that are said to be "likely"
* Political movements to legalize immorality on an even wider scale than it exists today
* Israel fighting Hamas; The world outraged with Israel
* Iran reiterating "Death to Israel! Death to America!"
* Political leaders around the world calling for a New Word Order (one-world government, economy, and religious systems)

Did is miss anything? Is that enough to convince you that these are the last days? Just in case it's not, I've also noticed some very peculiar things that also seem to suggest we're about to enter a period of time the likes of which we've never experienced before.

Have you given any thought to the deep semiotics of Flight 1549, which is otherwise known as "The Hudson Miracle" by the press?


This image is certainly laden with semiotic power. The USAir plane submerged in the Hudson, while Ellis Island and the Masonic Statue of Liberty loom in the gloom. This photo very much captures the mood of the country right now. The whole event seems to capture our present situation as well, which is why that I'm heartened that everyone on board survived.

New York Governor David Paterson, who replaced the scandalous Eliot Spitzer, called it "The Miracle on the Hudson." Not coincidentally, Paterson is a Freemason of the Prince Hall Order. And so the story begins.

The plane took off from LaGuardia (named for the 33rd Degree Freemason and former mayor of NYC) and was redirected to Teterboro, but landed in the Hudson. The flight left LGA at 3:11 PM (3x11=33). Teterboro Airport, like a surprising number of airports I've looked at in my research, is located on a Route 17. The official birth year of Freemasonry is 1717.

3:11 PM is 15:11 in military time. 15+1+1=17.

Amazingly, 1549 BC is also seen by some scholars as the final year of the 17th Dynasty of Egypt. The first Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty, Ahmose I, is credited with driving the Hyksos from Egpyt. It's believed that Flight 1549 was brought down by geese caught in the turbines. Geese were considered messengers of Heaven and January 15 was the "Feast of Entering Heaven" in Ancient Egypt. Keep this in mind because this could be very telling (and a sleight of hand) if what safety investigators confirm what they're saying today. National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Peter Knudson said that preliminary indications from investigators' playback of the departure controller's radar screen "did not show any targets" that might be birds. Oh really? That's fascinating.

US Airways was founded by the DuPont family, and Scottish Rite Headquarters is three blocks away from DuPont Circle. The plane landed in the Hudson just near the USS Intrepid, a decomissioned naval vessel featured in the Masonic recruitment film National Treasure. In fact, the main character Ben Gates even dives right into where the plane landed in that film!

The Hudson River is named for Henry Hudson, an explorer funded by the British East India Company, which later was deeply involved with Freemasonry in England.

Flight 1549 was headed to Charlotte, where the "secret lies" at the beginning of National Treasure! Does anyone want to lay odds that the hero of the day, pilot Chesley Sullenberger, is himself a Freemason? One thing is for certain, Sully served in the Air Force at the world-famous Nellis AFB.

What are the odds of such connections occuring by pure chance? Is this just a case of "finding-connections-where-none-exist" from someone with too much time on his hands or, is there something bigger going on here that we still don't quite understand how to explain? Well, hold on to your hats and buckle your safety belts because it's about to get even more surreal!


PUZZLE PIECE #4 - EERIE OBSERVATIONS PART 2: MERCURY RISING


When I first began studying the Bible, I soon realized that God had much to say about "signs in the heavens" and how He would use them to communicate with the world through nature. The study of full moons, new moons, and equinoxes reminded me of things I had learned to avoid like Astrology, solstices, birth month signs, and horoscopes.

These things are Satan's counterfeits and corrupt interpretations of truth. They are part of Astrology - - not Astronomy - - which is a very important field of study to all Christians. God intends that we should study and understand the movements in the sky according to what He specifies, but to avoid getting interested in the counterfeits.

From there I learned that the modern Gregorian Calendar used by most of the world is an invention of the Roman Catholic Church. The Gregorian Calendar, with religious holidays designed and enforced by the Catholic Church, is a counterfeit of God's Sacred Calendar. A return to all truth is also a return to understanding and observing God's Sacred Calendar.


There have been many different calendars used by different peoples and societies in the course of history. It is interesting to note that the further back you go in history the closer other calendars match the principles you will learn about God's Sacred Calendar. When you consider this you will realize that it must be this way. The original calendar was God's Sacred Calendar. There was no other calendar for thousands of years.

The Bible is the absolute foundation for determining the design and purpose of the Calendar. The Bible is absolutely clear on the principles of the Calendar. The Bible is not scientifically clear on how to determine the details of the Calendar.

The first point that must be clearly established is that God's Sacred Calendar is based on the movements of the sun and the moon. We need to consider carefully the record of the fourth day of creation found in Genesis 1:14-19.

Notice that the sun as the greater light rules the day or sets the rules for the day while the moon as the lesser light rules in the night and sets the rules at night. Next, focus on verse 14 with a close examination of the Strong's Dictionary definition of two important Hebrew words. The Hebrew word H226 translated "sign" indicates that the sun and moon are the signals for events on the Calendar. It is important to note that signls occur before the events they signal.

The word translated seasons is the Hebrew word H4150 "moed" which has a very special meaning. It is a very valuable study of the Bible to look up the many uses of this word and the various ways it is translated. I believe the best translation in all cases picking from those given in Strong's Dictionary is "appointed time." A definition I would suggest is more like "designated times" or even "holy times."

The sun and moon are the signals for all the appointed times of God. Astronomical data is used to determine the Calendar. The importance of Astronomy for this purpose must be emphasized.

So, to reiterate, we are to avoid Astrology, which includes things like solstices, birth month signs, and horoscopes. These things are Satan's counterfeits and corrupt interpretations of truth. Yet, God intends that we should study and understand Astronomy, which is the movements in the sky according to what He specifies, but to avoid getting interested in the counterfeits.

Now that we have the proper foundation let's continue with our study of some significant astronomical events coming up that have some eerie connections to this entire discussion - - the planet Mercury is in retrograde.


The planets are swinging around at all times, and throughout human history their movements affect us, but only in the sense that they often portend the future only because there are those in positions of power and influence (those in the "secret societies" who try to orchestrate world events to coincide with what they believe are powerful astrological - - not astronomical - - signs from their god).

All planets go retrograde, which means a planet appears to be moving backwards through the zodiac. According to modern science, this traditional concept arises in the illusory planetary motion created by the orbital rotation of the earth with relation to other planets in our solar system. Planets are never actually retrograde or stationary, they just seem that way due to this cosmic shadow-play. When a planet is retrograde, the Earth is closer to that planet.

In 2009, Mercury is in retrograde from…

January 11th to February 1st
May 8th to May 30th
September 8th to September 29th
December 27th to January 15th (2010)

I'm told it's a unique year because typically Mercury only goes retrograde 3 times a year, but this year will do so 4 times.

Knowing that those pushing for a NWO believe in all the mumbo-jumbo associated with Astrology, I thought I would take a look at what they believe happens whenever Mercury goes retrograde. My findings left me speechless given our topic here today!

Apparently, even though all planets go retrograde, Mercury’s journey seems to impact people much more than any other. Why is that? Astrologists say it’s because Mercury rules communication, clear thinking, truth, and travel, so when it goes retrograde (which means that it looks like it’s going backwards in the sky) all those things go backwards. They start to get ugly and tangle up. That's why the word mercurial is commonly used to refer to something or someone erratic, volatile or unstable.

What else happens when Mercury goes retrograde? Astrologists say all sorts of things. It’s like everyone you know has suddenly gone mad. You might find yourself getting into bizarre arguments about nothing at all, being unable to finish sentences or barely even able to form a coherent thought. Your computer and other electronic equipment is more likely to go on the fritz. You could experience travel delays, too. They also say we don’t tend to get all the information we need at this time, so it can be hard to make big decisions, and it’s not always the best time to sign a contract, either.

Astrologists and those who follow this occult practice tell us that it's a period of time that relates to contracts, pacts, treaties and agreements and these are the elements that will be revised as Mercury brings the issues of humanity back into the environment of adequate documentation. This Mercury retrograde will see many areas contain this type of revision process, from government, to company bailouts, to international alliances, and United Nations political goals. Many of these revisions will be precipitated by the requirements of the checks and balances through the Saturn/Uranus opposition as these two planets still provide powerful aspects that are at the helm of the necessary changes slated for this year.

Are you kidding me!?! Doesn't that sound a lot like the "hope and change" mantra we've been sold from Obama and his administration? It would also fit quite nicely within the context of having the change laws, rewrite treaties, and reorganize political states, which is so common following a "generated crisis" like a world war is it not? Unbelievable how it all seems to fit together! Is anyone else seeing this like I am?

I also found that Mercury is considered an androgynous god, and appears in many cultures as the archetype of the "trickster." The trickster effect is particularly potent during retrogrades. Anyone else remember this story from just a few short weeks ago? Plus, you may have seen this widely circulated photo from a street fair in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.


Obama seems to have become popular, not only in leftwing politics, but also in Santeria, the Spanish-language version of voodoo. Obama is depicted here as St. Martin de Porres, who is used to represent the trickster orisha Ellegua (also spelled Eleggua) also known as Legba and Eshu. What could possibly be more appropriate! Just like Obama, Ellegua is, to the say the least, an agent of Change too!

There's more! Mercury also rules a lot of industries like Publishing, Writing, Editing, Advertising, Sales, Public Relations and anything to do with the Transportation Industry, like airlines (isn't that extremely odd given the recent Hudson crash!?!), trains, cabs, and post office.

What are the odds of a coincidence like that in addition to the others we just highlighted!?! Furthermore, what are the chances of having a Freemason connection to all of this - - Mercury being in retrograde since January 11th (a time period they would be very interested in due to the symbolism that they believe helps them unlock spiritual powers), the Hudson plane crash occurring on January 15th during this planetary cycle with Masonic connections of its own, and all of this happening just a few days prior to history being made along with an ominous "guarantee" from prominent world leaders!?!

It doesn't end there though. Next, I decided to take a look at who Mercury was to see if I could find any more clues to this mystery. Sure enough, I found what I was looking for! Mercury was named by the Romans after the fleet-footed messenger of the gods because it seemed to move more quickly than any other planet. That's strange because a few paragraphs back we saw how geese (the birds responsible for downing the plane in the Hudson) were considered the messengers of Heaven too!!!

Mercury was also originally known as the god of commerce and trade, and the patron god of merchants. His worship was first established on the Aventine Hill in 495 BC. The festival was held in May 15, along with his mother Maia. The month of May was named after his mother. Mercury was later identified with the Greek god Hermes the guide of souls. Mercury inherited Hermes' attributes as the messenger god, as well as god of flocks (there's that geese-Hudson plane crash connection again!!!) and thieves, and the Underworld guide of the dead (that's ironic too given the spiritual element here!!!).


On the Roman calendar, Wednesday was a sacred day for Mercury, and it was called dies Mercurii (Mercury's Day) in Latin. In French, it's called Mercredi. It was later changed to Wednesday (Wodan's Day), after Mercury's Germanic counterpart, Wodan. Why is that of interest to us? Hmmm, when is Biden-Powell's "guaranteed" and "generated crisis" to take place? Either on January 21st or January 22nd. Wednesday is January 21st!!! Again, what are the odds of all of this happening by pure chance alone? If if those in power truly are serving Satan then it makes sense that they would know this, believe it, and try to use it to their advantage in the real world.

Simply mind-blowing isn't it? Capping it all off, the universe gives us this timely headline from just the other day as if to nudge us to open our eyes and wak up before it's too late: Piven Urges Americans To Check Mercury Levels.

Other interesting facts about Mercury include: In India Mercury was called Buddha; For the Egyptian, Mercury was called "Thoth," the great measurer - - a divinity associated with knowledge, and the inventor of speech, writing, and arithmetic; For the northern ancestors, Mercury was named "Odin," the supreme god often referred to as the god of wisdom, magic, and war, and the inventor of runes, his name means "inspired one," and Odin was worshiped throughout northern Europe (including Britain), wherever the Vikings and other Nordic peoples settled.

I'm sure that if you made it with me this far some of you may be thinking I've finally lost it. So be it. I just needed to report on what I've been seeing, and how I perceive it all to fit together prophetically.

You know, there remains a few small Mercury in retrograde factoids that I failed to mention. Perhaps I should bring them up now because it might make you change your mind if you think this is all pure nonsense, and it might just seal the deal for you. Get this: In the world-at-large, Mercury was in retrograde motion when atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II, and on the day Princess Diana died!!! There are actually many other historical markers that happened during a Mercury Retrograde phase, but these seemed most relevant to our debate.

Surely, that gave you cause for concern, but all of this seems too mystical and "occultish" to take too seriously, right? Well, that's sort of the point. Our earthly enemies believe in our spiritual enemy Satan, and honoring such things as Astrologyy - - not Astronomy - - is how they honor him in this world. Even so, if you're looking for perhaps a definite spiritual connection to this entire argument (one that doesn't include astrology, mysticism, and the occult) then sit back and feast your eyes on this final section.


PUZZLE PIECE #5 - EERIE OBSERVATIONS PART 3: THE SPIRITUAL LINK


Let's revisit the subject of Astronomy to set the stage for this last piece of the prophetic puzzle. Once again, we all know that our intimate understanding of planetary movements and signs as well as prophecy go hand-in-hand. So, let's look to the sky!

We've just documented Mercury being in retrograde, but here's something else I stumbled upon that triggered something deep within my soul. Besides Mercury being in retrograde there's another major event that will occur in space.

According to the Navy's Astronomical Forecast for January 21st, there will be a red star in the sky called Antares that is often confused with Mars.


Never mind that this could be what Maitreya's people predicted a few weeks back (wouldn't that just fit this whole analysis perfectly!), but what's fascinating is that the name "Antares" has a definite spiritual link that will absolutely blow your mind.

Alpha (α) Scorpio, Antares, is a red binary star, fiery red and emerald green, near the center of the constellation Scorpio, and was sometimes called "the Heart of the Scorpion." Antares, the well-nigh universal title for this splendid star, is transcribed from the second-century Greek astronomer Ptolemy's (Greek) Antares in the Syntaxis, and generally thought to be from {p.365} anti Ares, "similar to," or the "rival of," Mars, in reference to its color, or because the astrologers considered the Scorpion the House of that planet and that god its guardian. Thus, it naturally followed the character of its constellation - - perhaps originated it - - and was always associated with eminence and activity in mankind.

As Antares is very volatile and Mars-like, it is associated with rashness, stubbornness, destructiveness, and violence. It has been said that Antares demands we "take a stand" for our truth against the established conditions of our personal lives, and against the established order or authority directing our lives when those conditions and that authority are no longer in our best interest nor supporting or evolutionary freedom. Wow! How's that for a surreal connection to what we just presented about Mercury in retrograde!?!

Normally, the best time to view Antares is on or around May 31st of each year, when the star is at "opposition" to the Sun. At this time, Antares rises at dusk and sets at dawn, and is in view all night. Obviously, it's unique then that we'll be able to see it this week.

You know what else is unique? The fact that many of the old Egyptian temples are oriented so that the light of Antares plays a role in the ceremonies performed there (the very same culture and religion that is worshipped by the elite secret societies!). Many ancient Greek temples were oriented towards the rising or setting of Antares at the vernal equinox: the Heraeum at Argos, the erechtheums at Athens and Corinth, and early temples to Apollo at Delphi and to Zeus at Aegina.

Likened to the influence of Mars and Jupiter, it is believed that Antares offers extremes of success, good fortune, danger and malevolence. It clearly indicates the potential for great power, but where this is simply "power of will" without integrity or wisdom, it carries the threat of ruination. Astrologists warn that it can indicate a rash, head-strong person who is destructive to himself by his own obstinacy. The direction of the luminaries to this star usually indicates great honour and advancement, but always there is a warning not to fall victim to its ruthless energies.

It discerns many honors, if the native be careful, and be not deceived by soldiers. It is said to have many times produced a burning fever, or some violent act, and prejudice the right eye. This is due to the fact that in classical Astrology, Antares is the star of war and weaponry, and with expounded meaning, encourages us to challenge the established opposing politics with a tenacious willingness to fight and even destroy. Antares can also be associated with teachers and political leaders who are of a more non-conforming nature that tend to challenge that which is established belief, doctrine, or policy. Very interesting indeed.

As Tsing Lung, one of the four great divisions of Chinese astrology, its brilliance was the equivalent of Mars. It was also known as Who Sing, protector against fire, and then as Ta Who, announcer of the principles of government to the other stars (there's that common thread again!)

In ancient China, however, the constellation Scorpius was not seen as a scorpion, it was the major portion of the large and regal figure of the Azure Dragon or Dragon of the East while Antares itself was titled the Fire Star. On some oriental charts the region of Antares - - and the bright stars nearby - - is labeled Ming T'ang, the Hall of Light or the Emperor's Council Hall.

The Roman, Arabic and French name for this star means the Heart of the Scorpion. In Babylonia, Antares was called Urbat, Lord of the Seed, Creator of Prosperity, the King and god of lightning, the Day-Heaven-bird. The Egyptians worshipped it as the goddess Selkit, heralding the sunrise in her temples at the autumn equinox, and as a symbol of Isis in pyramid ceremonials (more on that Egyptian worship by secret societies connection!).

The Royal Stars of Persia are so named because roughly 5,000 years ago, during the fabled pyramid age of Egypt, these luminaries held tremendous influence. Endowed with almost archangelic power, these legendary stars of antiquity are Aldebaron, Regulus, Antares and Fomalhaut, and in the epoch of 5,000 years ago they were considered to be guardians of the four corners of heaven and watchers of the directions, forming a heavenly cross near the ecliptic.

Ready for this? Some writers claim that it is the "lance star" referred to in the Biblical book of Job! Let me repeat that for impact: SOME SCHOLARS CLAIM THAT ANTARES IS THE "LANCE STAR" REFERRED TO IN THE BIBLICAL BOOK OF JOB!

In addition, ANTARES IS A FALLEN ANGEL listed in some translations of the Book of Enoch!!! Whoa, wait a minute! This is PRECISELY the topic we've been covering extensively here for the last few weeks!

It is one of the 4 key stars in the heavens, also called "Archangel Stars" too! Michael (Aldebaran)is the Watcher of the East. Gabriel (Fomalhaut) is the Watcher of the South. Raphael (Regulus) is the Watcher of the North. Oriel (Antares) is the Watcher of the West. This is where the idea of the "Watchers" comes from also provided to us in the Book of Enoch (a book that Jesus Himself even quoted!).

The angel associations come from Eric Morse, The Living Stars, p.35. Allen's explanation of these four stars on page 256 of Star Names. These 4 stars have also been characterized as Horses, reflected both in the famed Four Horsemen of Apocalypse (Revelations 6) and Chariot Horses in the Book of Zechariah. (Dr Eric Morse, The Living Stars, p.56).

Putting a nice little bow on this present from the heavens, we also find that in 1971, NASA chose to name the Apollo 14 lunar module after the star. Why is that significant? Because it was just this past July 2008 when an Apollo 14 Astronaut claimed aliens have made contact, but it has been covered up for 60 years!

Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the moon, was also the Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 14. He said he was aware of many UFO visits to Earth during his career with NASA, but each one was covered up. Mitchell, 77, said during a radio interview that sources at the space agency who had had contact with aliens described the beings as 'little people who look strange to us." He said supposedly real-life ET's were similar to the traditional image of a small frame, large eyes and head. Chillingly, he claimed our technology is "not nearly as sophisticated" as theirs, and "had they been hostile," he warned, "we would be been gone by now." Mitchell went on to say, "This is really starting to open up. I think we're headed for real disclosure and some serious organisations are moving in that direction."

So, the plot thickens especially in light of our recent look at the spiritual element involved in the entire so-called "Alien/UFO" phenomenon.


CONCLUSION - "GIRD YOUR LOINS..."


It's ironic that Biden's advice to "gird your loins" about the coming crisis is applicable to us even if nothing happens on January 21st or January 22nd. We know what God's Word has to say about what's coming, and it's apparent that the literal fulfillment of these ancient prophecies is right around the corner.

Still, what do we make of all of this? You have to admit that these are quite the coincidences. I can see one or two connections appearing by chance, but not as many as we've found today.

Are the Royal Stars of Persia, ancient guardians of the four corners of Heaven, and otherwise known to Christians as the apocalyptic Four Horsemen, about to make a comeback on the world stage? Perhaps.

Over the weekend, as I poured over evidence during my extesive research in preparing to write this piece, I was consciously looking for anything that would confirm Biden's belief that this "generated crisis" was still in play.

On Saturday, January 17, 2009, I came across this article titled "Obama Rides The Rails To DC, Packing Nation's Hope," and found it loaded with some questionable statements from both Obama and Biden especially within the context of my argument here today.

OBAMA: "The president-in-waiting drew on a grand heritage of American giants as he appealed 'not to our easy instincts but to our better angels,' an echo of Lincoln's first inaugural address. He took note of the enormous challenges that lie ahead and promised to act with 'fierce urgency'"

BIDEN: "Vice President-elect Joe Biden joined the journey en route, from his home in Delaware, and spoke for many when he said he was excited and ready for Tuesday. Then, sobered by the challenges of governing, Biden added, 'I think it's Wednesday we need to be ready.'"

Naturally, of course. I wouldn't expect anything else after everything we looked at today.

As previously stated, you can say whatever you want, but it still does not prevent the inevitable. Your words can't make the truth any less true.

It's all coming just as prophesied whether something happens on January 21st/22nd or not.

It's just a matter of when.

Mark my words.

***UPDATE 1/21/2009: WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama Takes Oath Again After Inauguration Mistake : Wait, what did we just learn about Mercury Retrograde? Oh, that's right! It's usually viewed as a "do-over" by astrologists! Well, isn't this bit of news tonight VERY INTERESTING then!?! Again, what are the odds!?!***

***UPDATE 1/22/2009: Al-Qaeda Cell Killed By Black Death "Was Developing Biological Weapons" : The group of 40 terrorists were reported to have been killed by the plague at a training camp in Algeria earlier this month. It was initially believed that they could have caught the disease through fleas on rats attracted by poor living conditions in their forest hideout. But there are now claims the cell was developing the disease as a weapon to use against western cities. Experts said that the group was developing chemical and biological weapons. Dr. Igor Khrupinov, a biological weapons expert at Georgia University, told The Sun: "Al-Qaeda is known to experiment with biological weapons. And this group has direct communication with other cells around the world. Contagious diseases, like ebola and anthrax, occur in northern Africa. It makes sense that people are trying to use them against Western governments." Dr. Khrupinov, who was once a weapons adviser to the Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev (NOTE: another proponent of the NWO!), added: "Instead of using bombs, people with infectious diseases could be walking through cities." Boy, that last line makes one wonder if Europe is now doing their part to set the stage for us. ***

***UPDATE 1/22/2009: If the global elite really are bent on establishing a New World Order (a.k.a. prophesied one-world government) as people like Henry Kissinger reveal that they are, then they are becoming a little too cocky and/or over-confident because they're not even trying to hide it anymore! Check out this coup de gras I found on the SAME PAGE as the above bio-chemical terrorism story! It's a "fictional" slideshow about what would happen if a nuclear device were set off in a major city. Seriously. I couldn't possibly make this stuff up! Check out this 2-part slideshow: Operation Blackjack (PART 1) AND Blackjack (PART 2). Notice anything odd about that name? Hmmm, isn't blackjack a card game where you win by scoring 21? That's odd in light of the "mark my words" pronouncements given for January 21st and January 22nd. Again, what are the odds!?! Pun intended. They're definitely a bit more "in-your-face" about it all these days (there are no more secrets!), which leads me to believe they're confident in what's about to happen. Yet, at the same time, I noticed that Part 2 - - the part of this series that reveals which cities in North America (yes, there are a total of 6 "fictional" targets!) - - was just released. That got me thinking that perhaps January 21st/22nd wasn't the actual timeframe for the attacks themselves, but perhaps these were the days when those in power were going to reveal to the world those cities they have picked to sacrifice in order to help advance their agenda. It seems entirely plausible especially when you watch Part 2 (and the preview they give you for Part 3) because they actually include a Canadian and Mexican city getting destroyed (along with 4 American cities). This "North American tragedy" seems to promote the idea of a borderless, regional government because Part 3 will exame the "fictional" establishment of the "Union of North America." I kid you not! That's EXACTLY how it's presented! Check it out for yourself. Man, it sure seems like they're telegraphing it for us these days doesn't it? Maybe that's precisely the point. After all, this slideshow suddenly appeared in Britain's The Telegraph newspaper.***

***UPDATE 1/23/2009: "Partial War" Looming Between China, India? : A border dispute could become the spark that launches China and India into a military conflict, with Chinese strategists resurrecting the concept of a "partial war" to recover what they call "Southern Tibet," the region India calls "Arunachal Pradesh."***

***UPDATE 1/23/2009: Al-Qaeda #3 Calls For Attacks On US & Britain : Al-Qaeda's third-in-command Abu Yahya al-Libi has demanded Islamist militants to avenge Israel's deadly offensive in the Gaza Strip, by launching attacks against western countries including Britain and the United States. "The truth is that the shedding of our blood throughout the world will not end as long as the US and the West are in charge," al-Libi said in a video posted on Thursday to jihadist websites. The statements come just two days after Obama was sworn into office. So much for hope and change we can believe in, huh?***

***UPDATE 1/25/2009: Keep an eye on this story "Iranian Arms Ship Intercepted By U.S." about a warship that has a sealed secret holds especially now that there's word of a "secret compartment" where apparently rockets are being sealed "behind layers of steel." I've actually been watching this story develop closely for the past week in light of this commentary (from the time they learned about the ship, to the time they began searching for it, to the time they captured it). Pure speculation, but any chance a nuclear weapon could be enclosed in that secret compartment? Interesting that U.S. and Egyptian navies haven't searched those areas in order to avoid increasing tensions. Stay tuned...***

***UPDATE 2/4/09: Former Vice President Dick Cheney: Obama Policies Mean "High Probability" That Terrorists Will Attempt Catastrophic Nuclear Or Biological Attack : Former Vice President Dick Cheney warned that there is a “high probability” that terrorists will attempt a catastrophic nuclear or biological attack in coming years, and said he fears the Obama administration’s policies will make it more likely the attempt will succeed.***

***UPDATE 2/5/09: Operation Blackjack Part 3 Published : I'm absolutely speechless.***


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