Look Up Fellowship "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws near." Luke 21:28

This labor of love was done with the intent of reminding my Brothers and Sisters that we must be on guard always during this spiritually dark times when deception rules the day. It's a reminder to apply the command in Matthew 10:16 to our daily lives as we process everything through our Biblical worldview filter.

That recent entry on the Coral Castle and how its creator was from Latvia had me doing some unexpected research tonight. What else is new?

I'll tell you what, the more you search for Him and His truth, the more you're obedient to the Lord and the promptings of the Holy Spirit (in this case with me it's to write, write, write, and keep writing about what I find!), the more things seem to be revealed to you as you're blessed with spiritual discernment and wisdom. At least, that's what I interpret all these "connections" as. I just can't believe that EVERYWHERE I turn lately for new material I'm finding a definite prophetic connection. It's a wild ride for sure!

Case in point, that who Coral Castle piece led me to Latvia, which led me to Central Asia and a growing superpower by the name of Kazakhstan, which is led by a leader who's growing in power and stature by the name of Nursultan Nazarbayev.

I will admit at the outset that there will be many who will want to turn this into a fierce debate over the origin of the Antichrist in the Comments Section. That's not my intention here at all. Please understand that I'm just throwing this out there for consideration. There is quite a bit of prophetic symbolism associated with this subject today, which is why it demands equal time here. I might not be able to connect all the dots, but in the spirit of "iron sharpens iron" perhaps some of you can fill in the blanks where I leave them.

Now, I hate to play Pin-The-Tail-On-The-Antichrist here or surmise where we might find the prophesied one-world government based out of, but take a look at some of these odd and unusual key points for us to ponder.

First, let's turn to Scripture to set the stage:

Revelation 6:1-2 -- "I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, 'Come!' I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest." (emphasis mine)

For decades, Christians believed that the Antichrist would come in the name of peace and even conquer in the name of peace as symbolized by the white horse.

Kazakhstan is a member of the United Nations, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (which it will chair in 2010!), North Atlantic Cooperation Council, Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and NATO's Partnership for Peace program.

Notwithstanding its membership in the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, Kazakhstan has good relations with Israel. Diplomatic relations were established in 1992 and President Nazarbayev paid official visits to Israel in 1995 and 2000. In 2006, during a state visit by Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Karim Masimov, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert remarked, "Kazakhstan can show a beautiful face of Islam ... Contemporary, ever-developing Kazakhstan is a perfect example of both economic development and interethnic accord that should be followed by more Muslim states." Bilateral trade between the two countries amounted to $724 million in 2005. In 2008, Kazkahstan and Israel began to embark on joint military developments which include Self-Propelled Guns and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.

Let's put it this way: There isn't a peace-oriented international council/organization that Kazakhstan doesn't have membership or play a key role in, and to have such a strong relationship with Israel in these times is rare too. I wondered, could that be relevant to our studies here?

No sooner than when I first asked myself that question I found something else about this nation that raised my eyebrows. The "White Horde" (white horse?), or the "Left wing princes", was one of the uluses within the Mongol Empire formed around 1226, after the death of Genghis Khan and subsequent division of his empire. It was the eastern constituent part of the Golden Horde (the western part was the Blue Horde).

So what, right? Well, just in case that isn't enough prophetic "white horse" symbolism for you would it shock you to learn that historians believe that humans first domesticated the horse in the region's vast steppes? It certainly shocked me!

One more note on this "White Horde" thing. The "Ak Orda Presidential Palace" (in Kazakh literally means "the white horde presidential palace") is the official workplace of the President of Kazakhstan. Ak Orda includes yurt-like hall designed of marble and granite, a marble hall for summits and official visits by foreign-country representatives, and a golden hall for negotiations and private discussions between the head of the state and the leaders of other countries. In other words, this is where the president sits when he makes peace (i.e. Antichrist sits on a white horse and conquers perhaps!?!). Have a look:



Even Kazakhstan's flag has some symbolism unique to this debate. The national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan looks as a rectangular breadth of blue color with the sun in its center surrounded by 32 beams, and a Steppe Eagle flying beneath it. Near hoist is a vertical strip with a national ornament. Images of the sun, beams, eagle and ornament -- are all gold-colored.



Among the people there blue has a religious significance, representing the sky god Tengri, "the eternal wide blue sky", and water as well. The core beings in Tengriism are "Sky-Father" (Tengri/Tenger Etseg) and "Mother Earth" (Eje/Gazar Eej). "Father Heaven" is worshipped for what he is, the timeless and infinite blue sky. He is not visualized as a person, although he is said to have at least two sons. Geser is a great hero of Tengriism and he is a reincarnation of a sky spirit sent to earth to help serve people as a shaman. His story is recounted in a very long epic text, meant to be performed over the course of several days with a horse head fiddle. Hmmm, "gods" and "horses" mentioned again in the same breath.

Amazingly, there was a lot more about this place that seemed odd and somehow relevant to our studies. For instance, Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan and it's the second largest city (after Almaty, which means "rich with apple") of the republic. Check out Astana's flag:



Do I really need to comment on the symbolism contained in that image? The word "Astana" in Kazakh literally means "Capital", but the word itself originates from Persian "Asta-'neh'", which has the meaning of "Holy Place".

all of Kazakhstan was part of the Russian Empire. Following the 1917 Russian Revolution, and subsequent civil war, the territory of Kazakhstan was reorganized several times. Kazakhstan was the site of major Soviet projects, including Khrushchev's "Virgin Lands" campaign, the "Baikonur Cosmodrome" (the world's first and largest operational space launch facility), and the Semipalatinsk "Polygon" (the USSR's primary nuclear weapon testing site).

Some notes about the "Cosmodrome" include the fact that Vostok 1, the first manned spacecraft in human history, was launched from one of Baikonur's launch pads. In addition, the construction of the "Bayterek" ("tall poplar tree") space launch complex is scheduled to be completed in 2009. As we'll see later, this "space connection" could be a big one. Here's a couple of photos of this structure:




The monument is meant to embody a folk tale about a mythical TREE OF LIFE and a magic bird of happiness. The viewing platform features a gilded hand print (Alakan) of the RIGHT HAND of Nursultan Nazarbayev, the first (and only) President of the independent Republic of Kazakhstan. An accompanying plaque suggests that visitors PLACE THEIR OWN HAND IN THE IMPRINT and make a wish; when one does so the Kazakh National Anthem plays. Feast your eyes on this chilling image:



Nearby that podium is a globe signed by representatives from 17 (no occult significance to that number now is there?) religious denominations. It even talks about UNITING ALL RELIGIONS INTO ONE as part of a one-world government goal! What the heck, right? Take a look:



Yes, we're getting into some "creepily prophetic" territory here. As we'll see later, this isn't the only bizarre structure there. Since I just mentioned him, perhaps now would be a good time to segue into looking closely at this nation's president.


DOES PRESIDENT NAZARBAYEV HAVE A "FIERCE COUNTENANCE"?


First, let me just say that for those of us who are flabbergasted by the adoration and messianic fervor bestowed upon President Barack Obama, that's nothing compared to the kind showered upon Kazakhstan's president!

In June 2008, a parliamentary proposal was put forward to change the capital city's name to "Nursultan", in honor of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The idea was rejected by Nazarbayev himself, who said the decision of renaming the city will be for future generations.Instead, Nazarbayev's birthday was declared a national holiday. Moving on...

In the Book of Daniel we find this:

Daniel 8:23 -- "And in the final part of their kingdom, as the transgressors act to a completion, there will stand up a king fierce in countenance and understanding ambiguous sayings." (emphasis mine)

What exactly does that phrase "fierce in countenance" mean?

I came across ONE ANALYSIS of the origin of the Antichrist that claims he is not going to be of Roman descent. I have to admit that it's a pretty intriguing case too. The author reviews seven specific Scriptural references that establish what he says is the true Biblical doctrine of "the beast from Greece", and which denounces the false, yet popular doctrine of "the Roman Antichrist". He asks us to please not be deceived in looking for the "Revived Roman Empire" when the Bible clearly admonishes us to look for the "Revived Greek Empire" instead.

Here's an excerpt that gives you a better idea of how he builds his case:

In the book of Revelation, he is simply called “the beast” (Rev. 13:1-4, Rev.16:13, Rev.17:8). Surprisingly, the word “antichrist” is not found at all throughout the Revelation; only in the Epistles of John do we find the term “antichrist.” Yet, both works are by the same author, John the apostle. We look to find what purpose John had in calling this “man of sin” and “son of perdition” in one scripture, the “antichrist” (I John 2:18) and in another “the beast” (Rev. 17:11). The answer to this question is revealed when we recognize that in the Epistles of John, he is serving as a second witness to Paul as to the character of this man (II Thessalonians Chapter 2) and in the Revelation, as the second witness to Daniel testifying of his heritage and the place of his origin (Daniel chapters 7, 8 and 11). Therefore, to avoid confusion of terms, we should also keep separate in our own minds, the use of the word “antichrist” and “the beast” according to which attribute of this man we are speaking. Therefore, when speaking of his place of origin, it is most expedient to use the term “the beast” so that we can follow the symbolic language of both Daniel and John more clearly. (emphasis mine)

YES, THERE ARE SOME PROBLEMS WITH THIS (UNANSWERED QUESTIONS AND THINGS THAT DON'T SEEM TO FIT). But, if this analysis is true, then look at the side-by-side comparison of maps of that part of the globe from then and now:





Again, YES, THE AREAS OF THESE THREE MAPS WE'RE COMPARING AREN'T AN EXACT MATCH, AND I REALIZE THAT. Yet, what can we take from this study today because it's obvious there's a prophetic thread running through all of this. How does it all connect though?

We find the "Seat of Satan" mentioned in the Book of Revelation. What clues might this give to us that are applicable to today's study?

Revelation 2:13 -- "I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth." (emphasis mine)

Now, according to Biblical scholars this is the Temple of Zeus located in Pergamon. Where's Pergamon? IN GREECE!!!

Getting back to Kazakhstan's President Nazarbayev, did you know that democracy in the nation has not gained much ground since 1991? In June 2007, Kazakhstan's parliament passed a law granting President Nursultan Nazarbayev lifetime powers and privileges, including access to future presidents, immunity from criminal prosecution, and influence over domestic and foreign policy. Critics say he has become a de facto "president for life."

Over the course of his 10 years in power, Nazarbayev has repeatedly censored the press through arbitrary use of "slander" laws, blocked access to opposition web sites (November 9, 1999), banned the Wahhabi religious sect (September 5, 1998), and refused demands that the governors of Kazakhstan's 14 provinces be elected, rather than appointed by the president (April 7, 2000).

According to THIS EYE-OPENING REPORT, Nazarbayev presides over what has been called one of the most corrupt regimes in central Asia. The same article also documents how he's rubbed elbows with Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and even Dick Cheney.

Last but certainly not least, Nazarbayev was the world leader who made international headlines a few months ago when he proposed a single world currency! Nothing prophetic about that, is there? What made this news particularly important was the fact that Nazarbayev received backing for his plan for a one world currency from a very interesting person. He has received this backing from Nobel-prize winner Professor Robert Mundell. Who is Robert Mundell you say? He is none other than the man that laid the groundwork for Europe's single currency the Euro. And so the plot thickens.

Hmmm, if you ask me this is EXACTLY the type of behavior and dictatorial power we'd see the Antichrist weilding, isn't it?


KAZAKHSTAN'S CONNECTION TO THE COMING GREAT DECEPTION?


I recently reported that in case you're still on the fence or doubting that a "Full Disclosure" type event is in our near future all you had to do was check out the sudden uptick in "news articles" that have been found in credible international publications over the past few weeks.

One in particular caught my eye. It had to do with the Kazakhstan government planning to build a "UFO Base" and an "Alien Embassy" very soon. I'm not kidding! What are the odds?

The Republic of Kazakhstan in Central Asia is in the process of building the world’s first "Alien Embassy" according to some local media reports. If these reports are to be believed, the authorities have already allocated a large plot of land in the city of Almaty for this ambitious project. Facilities to be built within the complex will include a guest house, theatre and translation service. A purposely built "UFO Landing Pad" and checkpoint will be attached to the Embassy also.

Kazakhstan’s government believes open contact with "Aliens" is imminent, and by being the first nation to specifically create such facilities, they are convinced they will reap enormous financial and economic rewards. The Kazakhstan government also sees this as a chance to demonstrate their nation's forward thinking policies.

Currently, it is generally accepted by "Ufologists" that "Aliens" are making use of an underwater base in the Caspian Sea, which Kazakhstan borders. Fuad Gasimov, the head of neighbouring Azerbaijan’s national Aerospace Agency, has confirmed this to be the case and has gone on record stating that the old USSR constantly monitored "Alien" spaceships regularly entering the water, but kept it a military secret. Gasimov himself was involved in this secret monitoring of "UFOs" when a department head at the USSR’s science academy.

In addition, numerous "UFO" sightings occur in Kazakhstan where it is believed "Aliens" take an interest in their massive natural resources. As recently as last year, a "UFO" was reported as having crashed into a river in Kazakhstan. The head of Kazakhstan’s space agency, Talgat Musabayev, is said to be heavily involved in the embassy project. Musabayev is an ex-cosmonaut who has spent many hours in space and is an ex-colleague of Gasimov. It is believed that he possesses a large amount of information on the "Aliens" currently visiting Earth.

Kazakhstan’s acceptance of the reality of "extraterrestrial visitors" to Earth has won it the admiration of many Ufologists, especially those in the West, who wonder when their countries will follow this example. Additional info on this can be found HERE.

Given what I believe about how the so-called "Alien/UFO" phenomenon will be used to usher in the Great Deception and install the Antichrist at the seat of the world's leadership, this is an extremely important development given what we've already looked at about this unusual nation and its president.

It seems there was one other "Alien/UFO" related story associated with Kazakhstan recently. Two mysterious metal objects fell from the sky on May 14th in western Kazakhstan. Media reports are claiming a "UFO" crashed down to Earth. A team from the Department of Emergency Situations has been dispatched to the area to investigate. This was initially reported HERE, and then on May 27th we got THIS follow-up story confirming that Scientists still don't know what they are and that they're "extraterrestrial" in origin.

Ready for this? They're being called "space eggs", which is PERFECT since the "Bayterek" (which is the structure we looked at near the beginning of this piece) is the symbol of Astana. Remember that the monument is meant to embody a folk tale about a mythical tree of life and a magic bird of happiness: the bird, named Samruk, had laid its egg in the crevice between two branches of a poplar tree. The 105m structure consists of a narrow cyllindrical shaft emeshed in flaring white branch-like girders, widening toward the top (the "tree"), where a gold-mirrored 22m-diameter sphere (the "egg") containing the obsevation deck is supported. Man, what in the world is going on over there?

Wait, there's more! I was catching up on some reading at The 2012 Apocalypse when I saw THIS story there. The writer proposes that moving on from the West, the future centers of globalized power are more likely to be in places like Dubai, or perhaps, the ambitious project of Astana, Khazakhstan.

Wait until you see this! Another piece of the prophetic puzzle I'm sure.


IS KAZAKHSTAN THE NEW SEAT OF SATAN?


As The Vigilant Citizen wrote: "Astana is the first capital being built in the 21st century and it perfectly represents where the world is headed."

Backed by billions of petrodollars, the city is being built from scratch in a remote and deserted area of the Asian steppes. The result is astonishing! A futuristic occult capital, embracing the "New World Order" (a.k.a. prophesied one-world government) while celebrating the most ancient religion known to man -- Sun Worship. The city is still a huge construction site, but the buildings that are already completed already sum up perfectly Nazarbayev’s occult vision.

Astana is the 1st capital being built in the 21st century and it represents perfectly where the world is headed. It is truly one man’s vision: Nursultan Nazarbayev, the president of Kazakhstan

Check out some of these images:





The "Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (Pyramid of Peace)" contains accommodations for different religions: Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and other faiths. It also houses a 1,500- seat opera house, a national museum of culture, a new "university of civilization", a library, and a research center for Kazakhstan’s ethnic and geographical groups. The building is conceived as a global center for religious understanding, the renunciation of violence, and the promotion of faith and human equality. 200 delegates from the world’s main religions and faiths will meet EVERY 3 YEARS in a circular chamber -- based on the United Nations Security Council meeting room in New York. Have a look:



When entering the pyramid at ground level, the interior is dark and cavernous. The basement houses Astana’s opera house, where the unsuspecting mass gets entertained. Despite the darkness, a huge image of the sun occupies almost all of the ceiling:


More from The Vigilant Citizen: "Right on top of the opera house is the central space of the pyramid. It acts as the meeting room for conferences reuniting religious leaders of the world. Take a minute and soak up the symbolism here. You have religious leaders from around the world sitting around a huge figure of the sun, discussing how to reconcile their differences for the coming New Age. The symbolism is blatant: all these theologies are simply outgrowth of the original object of worship: the Sun."



"...The sun image in the middle of the round table is exactly on top of the sun of the opera house. So while the general population is being entertained in the darkness of the material world, the illuminated, sitting right on top of them, are contemplating how to reach godliness..."


"...The apex is litterally heavenly. It is round, totally windowed and bathing in glorious sunlight. Images of white doves are embedded in the windows, representing peace, which will result in the unification of the world governments and religions in the New World Order. The apex is the ultimate representation of the achievement of illumination, on an individual and on the worldly level..."


T2012A references an article titled "Sinister Sites - Astana, Khazakhstan", which is A MUST READ because it sheds some light on this curious futuristic city with definite occult overtones that seemingly sprung up out of the ground from nowhere (and in the middle of nowhere I might add).

This alone would catch our attention in and of itself, but when you factor in the aforementioned "Alien Embassy" and "UFO Base" it goes from weird to prophetic in no time flat.

So, in the end, the question I'm left asking myself is:

Is this the Antichrist and the new Seat of Satan?

One more quote from The Vigilant Citizen to wrap things up:

As members of the world elite are fulfilling the conditions required to unite the world into a single government, they are scattering all over the world symbols of their power. The fact that the general population have no idea what those structures represent is exactly the reason why their plans go forward unquestioned and unnoticed.

Consider their plans "questioned" and "noticed" by me and this community of believers as we expose the darkness with the light.