Immigration Connection To End Times? Connection To Mark Of The Beast? Connection To Gulf Crisis? Political Crises Brewing?

NOTE: The content of this post is merely 1 segment out of 3 that together make up the July 16th, 2010 broadcast of Right Now Radio titled "Economy, Immigration, Politics, And End Times Bible Prophecy". I strongly urge you to download the MP3 file and listen to it when you can because chances are we'll be seeing a lot of what was discussed manifest itself here in the real world in the very near future. Knowledge is not power. It's applied knowledge that is power, or what you do with the truth once the Lord leads you to it. God bless you and yours, and thank you for your continued prayers and support!


Does anyone else feel as though we're reaching critical mass?

I get the sense that there MIGHT BE some kind of politically motivated "event" of epic proportions that will take place here in this country soon. Of course, given what I believe about the nature of politics (that it's one of the most effective tools used by Satan to deceive and distract the masses with "political theater" and a so-called "Two Party System" where both sides are just two sides to the same corrupt coin) the label such an event will be given will also be carefully calculated to help advance their sinister agenda. You can count on it.

As many of you know, I often post MY OPINIONS and SPECULATIONS after making educated guesses about the data we have about various subjects. There's no special wisdom here. No "Thus sayeth the Lord..." pronouncement. However, I try to ALWAYS prayerfully consider such conclusions only after sifting all of the information from a Biblical perspective and through the prism of prophecy.

Admittedly, this entry falls into that category, which is to say that these are MY OPINIONS ABOUT WHAT I BELIEVE COULD HAPPEN TO HELP LEAD TO THE FULFILLMENT OF SPECIFIC END TIMES PROPHECIES FOUND IN THE BIBLE.

So, even though a majority of what will be presented here is OPINION and SPECULATION, that's not to say that there won't be any sound Biblical doctrine included here either. Simply put, I just want to share a few things I'm noticing about a few topics that everyone's talking about these days.

As Christians, we’re about the Gospel. The culture doesn’t dictate truth -- the Gospel does! My job is not to be a political pundit, or political activist. My job is to be a Christian, and to proclaim the truth of the Gospel as clearly as I possibly can.

That being said, today I want to call our attention to something that is sure to be a controversial subject especially with many of my quote-unquote "conservative" and "Christian" colleagues, family members, and friends.

Where is all of this coming from? What am I getting at? For starters, even those this commentary will deal with politics, we need to view it all within the context of the end times. Most importantly, we should read the Book of Acts for some valuable spiritual insight into our present day position. Ok, but what is it that has caught my attention today and that has me so wound up? Good question.

A couple of days ago, all we heard and saw in the mainstream news was about how the Obama administration has sunk to "new lows" in the polls and how the only thing that can save Obama is a "crisis" akin to 9/11 or something of that magnitude. Remember, President Bush was down in the polls too just before 9/11.

In recent weeks, we brought you the stunning comments by Retired General Paul E. Vallely who was beginning a movement to demand that President Obama and his administration resign. Yesterday, Judge Andrew Napolitano renewed a call for the indictment of Bush and Cheney. Let's not forget what Napolitano said about 9/11 back in May when he appeared as a Guest on Future Quake. There's more though!

Now, it's the NAACP against the Tea Party. With racial tensions flaring and fuel being added to the fire by this administration -- most notably by the First Lady Michelle Obama -- we can look back on various predictions from a couple of years ago about a Second Civil War, or a Race War, as being not so ridiculous anymore.

Even so, I want to focus on another area that got a lot of attention this past week. I'm sure you've all seen how the Immigration debate has been dominating the news cycle especially both yesterday and today.

Whenever this subject comes up in Christian circles, I'm reminded of how this issue has been carefully camouflaged by Satan to condition the US population to the prophesied persecution of the saints.

What do I mean? Let's go to the source...

Daniel 7:21 (KJV) I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;

Revelation 13:7 (KJV) And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.

Revelation 20:4-6 (KJV) And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Those are just a few select passages from the Bible that mention to coming persecution.

Now, think about all those protesters you see holding signs that say something to the effect of "Illegal Is Illegal" or "Illegal Is Breaking The Law". Do any of you look at those protesters and fast forward in your mind to those days when we'll be persecuted for our Christian faith because such beliefs will be deemed "illegal" in this country and in this world? Because that's precisely what my mind did at the sight of those kinds of images.

Look, I'm not saying that laws and a legal process shouldn't be in place to deal with the Immigration issue. I believe that there should be law and order. That's not what this piece is about and if that's all you're getting from this so far, then you're either not reading carefully and closely paying attention, or your spiritual eyes and ears aren't open and picking up what I'm putting down.

I mean for us to view politics not from an earthly, emotional, physical perspective, but from an eternal, spiritual, and sober perspective. We must not allow Satan to use our passion and patriotism against us -- or against each other for that matter.

They say "God, Country, Family", right? Three traditional virtues. Over the centuries, God, country, and family have probably been the most important social units governing the strength of a society. They provide feelings of cohesion and a sense of belonging. It makes perfect sense that Satan would attempt to corrupt us and those social units.

Still, I mean to get us to focus on the SPIRITUAL ROOTS of any political issue and want to put a special emphasis on Immigration tonight. Why? Because it is my belief that if we view it within the proper context of the "Big Picture" and look for the spiritual roots involved here, then we will surely see the SEEDS OF HATE that are being planted right now.

You reap what you sow, right? Galatians 6:8 tells us that. That's what this is about. I see this whole current debate on Immigration as being CRUCIAL to laying the groundwork for the religious persecution that's coming. Crucial.

Sure, I could be wrong about that, but I'm not so sure. Here's what I wrote when I took a similar stance back at the start of June...

Are Some Christians Hypocrites?

We've explored the danger that the so-called "Tea Party Movement" poses to us Christians. So many Christians are adopting it as "their" chance to be heard in Washington DC, and that's cause for concern.

We've even explored the spiritual implications of Christians embracing politicians like Sarah Palin for President in the Right Now Radio broadcast "Why Are Christians Embracing Sarah Palin When They Shouldn't Be?", and concluded that the Bible has some pretty poignant things to say about women as national leaders.

Today, I just came across the following political cartoon and thought it was spot on:



Doesn't that just say it all? The irony is that many Christians are championing the VERY SAME PRACTICE that will be used against them one day soon during the prophesied persecution of the Saints!

Look, I support the current laws in Arizona (in any state for that matter) regarding illegal immigration. There should be a formal, legal method for foreigners who wish to enter this (or any other) country just like our ancestors had to follow. It's just common sense and a simple way for a government to fulfill its mandate of protecting its people. However, the above cartoon speaks volumes I think, and it taps into the real irony involved (and danger) in all of this I think.

It's why I've been banging the drum the past few months about how Democrats-Republicans, Liberals-Conservatives, Left-Right -- it doesn't really matter which side of the aisle you're on -- because these days they're simply two sides to the same coin, and they both want the same thing (they just disagree on the method of achieving those goals).

More importantly, we need to take a step back and look at the BIG PICTURE here using the Bible and the prism of prophecy as our filter. Satan wants nothing more than to distract us with such sophisticated theater like politics. Whether it's domestic or foreign politics is immaterial because he only seeks to inflame passions and prey on people's emotions regarding a particular subject. Once he has us focused on the earthly, emotional, physical realm of things, then he has us right where he wants us -- completely distracted from what really matters and completely detached from our Lord and Savior.

We need to view things from an eternal and a spiritual perspective at all times, and not allow ourselves to get so caught up in the fiery emotions of a debate. Why? Well, not only is that what Satan wants, but also what his loyal minions want as well. Think about it! Those who are constantly striving to establish their New World Order (a.k.a. the prophesied One World Government) believe that they'll be successful in their pursuit by generating "Order Out of Chaos". Order out of what? Chaos!

So, it stands to reason that they will foment chaos, destabilization, political unrest, racial tensions, and social controversy all in an effort to create as much CHAOS as they possibly can in the hopes that it will trigger death and destruction, right? Of course it does.

The only other comment I want to make is how the secular, non-believing world can see what's wrong with contemporary Christianity. Why can't we see it ourselves? Reminds me of the Pharisees, the ultimate hypocrites, in Jesus' day and what we learn from His comments to them.

For more on the Pharisees and Biblical instructions on how all Christians can gauge their spiritual health please listen to the 60-minute study "Am I A Pharisee?".

Are some Christians hypocrites? Well, you already know what I think.

For anyone who thinks I've "lost it" because I'm connecting the Immigration debate with end times Bible prophecy -- think again!

We reported back in April how the current administration was asking quite publicly: Could a National Identity Card help resolve the heated Immigration-reform divide? Some in power believe that it could...

Biometric National ID Card Is Coming

Could a national identity card help resolve the heated immigration-reform divide?

Two Senators, New York Democrat Chuck Schumer and South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham, certainly seem to think so. They recently presented an immigration-bill blueprint to President Barack Obama that includes a proposal to issue a biometric ID card — one that would contain physical data such as fingerprints or retinal scans — to all working Americans.

The "enhanced Social Security card" is being touted as a way to curb illegal immigration by giving employers the power to quickly and accurately determine who is eligible to work. "If you say [illegal immigrants] can't get a job when they come here, you'll stop it," Schumer told the Wall Street Journal. Proponents also hope legal hiring will be easier for employers if there's a single go-to document instead of the 26 that new employees can currently use to show they're authorized to work.

Prelude to, or the prophesied Mark of the Beast anyone? All courtesy of this sophisticated political theater too. Sickening!

What's that? You still think it's absurd of me to try and link the economy, immigration, and politics with Bible prophecy and mainly the coming persecution of Christians? Really?

I want to share something else with you that I found yesterday that was reported by The Family Research Council in one of their newsletters.



Have you heard of the case involving Pastor Ron Baity? When the North Carolina legislature asked Ron Baity to serve as a guest Chaplain at the state house, the Pastor of Berean Baptist Church said it was an honor. What he didn't know was how short-lived that honor would be!

During the last week of May, when Pastor Baity was scheduled to open the session in prayer, a House Clerk asked to first review the text. When she noticed the last line, she said...

"We would prefer that you not use the name of Jesus. We have some people here that can be offended."

But it was Pastor Baity who was most offended. When the Clerk raised the issue with House Speaker Joe Hackney, Pastor Baity said plainly...

"My faith requires that I pray in His name. The Bible is very clear."

Amen! See, that's living out a bold, courageous Christian faith in these spiritually dark times! It's exactly the type of thing we'll explore in greater depth on the next RNR "Special Report". In the end, Hackney decided that the Pastor could offer his prayer -- but that it would be his last one. After that, Baity's services would "no longer be needed".

A stunned Baity told Fox News Radio...

"When the state tells you how to pray, that you cannot use the name of Jesus -- that's mandating a state religion. They talk about not offending other people but at the same time, if they are telling me how to pray -- that's the very thing our forefathers left England for."

So, when The-Powers-That-Be in the North Carolina State House told him that he wouldn't be allowed to finish the week as Chaplain because he was praying a "sectarian" prayer, he knew better. Do we though?

Sadly, there are those within the Body of Christ who are being seduced by the thought that we can change this nation, and they are salivating over the thought that while voters may not be able to choose a new President this Fall, they can put their states under new management. That's because a whopping 37 Governors' mansions are up for grabs in what experts are calling the most important election cycle in a generation. Yeah, that's if we even have an election cycle this Fall!

But even if we do, how is it that so many so-called Christians believe they can effect change and change God's mind about what is clearly stated in the Bible in regards to the prophecies for the last days? Earlier, I referenced a LUF column titled "Are Some Christians Hypocrites?" and attempted to answer that question by focusing on the views held by many Christians about Immigration. I'd like to answer that question in a more general sense.

How can you say you believe that we're living in the prophesied end times, and then turn around and do and say things that are more consistent with the belief that we can somehow change God's plans for humanity? Those two mindsets are diametrically opposed to one another, aren't they? Of course they are!

I suggest you take some time to listen to the RNR Aftershocks Report "Happy 4th of July?" because it deals explicitly with the relationship between Nationalism, Politics, and the current state of Christianity especially here in America today.

Furthermore, in the most beautiful and mysterious example of "spiritual convergence" you can imagine my surprise when I came across a commentary that was just emailed to me from Dr. David R. Reagan's Lamb & Lion Ministries of which Reagan is the Founder and Director. Here's what he wrote in his Lamplighter Magazine this month...

Is This The End Of The American Experiment?

As I view the future of our nation today, I must admit that I have ambivalent feelings. I am extremely sad, and yet I am full of joyful expectation.

I feel a deep sense of sadness as I see the Great American Experiment in representative government come to an end. We have been abundantly blessed by God ever since our forefathers arrived on this continent, and we have served as a channel of His blessings to other nations, both as a proclaimer of the Gospel and as a champion of human rights.

Keys To Our Success

One of the secrets to our great success was our commitment to the Judeo-Christian principles revealed in God's Word. Those principles served as the basis of our systems of government, education, and economics.

An even greater reason for our phenomenal success was our commitment to the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our forefathers came to this continent in search of freedom to proclaim the Gospel. Our nation was established as a Christian nation. Our relationships were governed by Christian principles. Our laws were based upon God's commandments. The Church, whether Catholic or Protestant, provided us with our reason for being.

Our Track Record

We were far from perfect. We struggled with difficult issues like race relations, women's rights, and the balance between labor and management. But our hearts were in the right place because of the Christian principles which propelled us in the right direction. We steadily made progress in all these difficult areas, and many others.

Throughout the centuries as we sought to evangelize the American continent, we also sent missionaries to the uttermost parts of the earth.

In the first half of the 20th Century, we soared to great heights as we came to the world's rescue in two world wars. In both cases, we entered these international conflicts for selfless purposes — not to gain territory but to "make the world safe for democracy."

Our Stumbling Point

But at the height of our glory and power, following our victory in World War II, we began to turn our back on God. We took our eyes off the One who had blessed us so abundantly and began to focus on ourselves. We gave our hearts to materialism.

In the process, we began to divorce God from our lives — kicking Him out of our schools and separating Him from our government processes. The secularization of our society became our passion, and the result was increasing paganism in every aspect of life.

Our Persistent Rebellion

We have mocked God. We have given our hearts to idols. We have forgotten the source of our blessings. We have turned a deaf ear to the prophetic voices God has raised up to call us to repentance. We have ignored the remedial judgments He has placed upon us, writing them off to coincidence.

We must now face the consequences of our rebellion. God has stepped back and lowered our hedge of protection. He is allowing evil to multiply. Greed is destroying our economy. Incivility is ripping apart our social structure.

Money has become our god.

Belief in Man has become our religion.

The pursuit of pleasure has become our lifestyle.

And the payoff is nihilism. We are wallowing in despair.

We are destined for destruction. But even as I witness the disintegration of all that I hold dear, my heart is full of joyful expectation because the signs of the times are literally shouting that all of history is about to arrive at its consummation with the return of Jesus.

A Biblical Reminder

My mixed feelings remind me of Jeremiah after his beloved city and temple had been destroyed by the Babylonians and his nation had been taken into captivity. He wrote a funeral lament called Lamentations in which he vented the agony of his heart. But right in the middle of it, in a great act of faith, he suddenly paused and made one of the most hopeful declarations to be found in all of God's Word (Lamentations 3:21-24):

"This I recall to mind,
Therefore, I have hope.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
His mercies never come to an end;
They are new every morning.
Great is Thy faithfulness.
"The Lord is my portion," says my soul;
Therefore I will hope in Him." (RSV)

Just like Jeremiah, even as I witness all I love being destroyed around me, I can look to the future with great hope and joyful expectation because of the marvelous promises concerning the future that are contained in God's Prophetic Word.

Some Certainties

Based on those promises, I know with absolute certainty:

That Jesus is returning soon; That He will defeat all the enemies of God; That He will establish a worldwide reign that will bring peace, righteousness, and justice to all the nations; And that all of us who are believers will be given the incredible blessing of ruling with Him.

I can hardly wait. All that is within me yearns for the glorious day very soon when Jesus will break from the heavens.

The New World On The Horizon

The corrupt world system that currently dominates this globe is destined to be destroyed. A new world is coming where there will be no homeless, no poor, and no hungry. Justice will prevail. Fairness and equity will abound.

The nations of that world will be committed to the Lord, and the blessings of the Lord will cover the earth as the waters cover the seas.

It is no wonder that the Apostle Paul wrote: "I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us" (Romans 8:18).

In the dark days that lie ahead, let us keep in mind that God is on His throne, He still hears prayers, He still answers prayers, and He has the wisdom and power to orchestrate all the evil of Satan and Man to the triumph of Jesus. Keep in mind also that:

"No eye has seen, No ear has heard, Nor has the mind of Man conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9)

But God has revealed those things to us in His Word. Cling to those revelations in the days ahead. Cling to His glorious promises, and you will be sustained.

"Oh Lord, our Lord, How majestic is your Name in all the earth!" (Psalm 8:1)

Needless to say, that's why the latest big political headline left such an impression on me yesterday morning. It goes hand-in-hand with everything we're studying here. The story that is gaining traction?

Brief For 9 States Backs Arizona Immigration Law

DETROIT – States have the authority to enforce immigration laws and protect their borders, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox said Wednesday in a legal brief on behalf of nine states supporting Arizona's immigration law.

Cox, one of five Republicans running for Michigan governor, said Michigan is the lead state backing Arizona in federal court and is joined by Alabama, Florida, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Virginia, as well as the Northern Mariana Islands.

The Arizona law, set to take effect July 29, directs officers to question people about their immigration status during the enforcement of other laws such as traffic stops and if there's a reasonable suspicion they're in the U.S. illegally.

President Barack Obama's administration recently filed suit in federal court to block it, arguing immigration is a federal issue. The law's backers say Congress isn't doing anything meaningful about illegal immigration, so it's the state's duty to step up.

"Arizona, Michigan and every other state have the authority to enforce immigration laws, and it is appalling to see President Obama use taxpayer dollars to stop a state's efforts to protect its own borders," Cox said in a statement.

Arizona's Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, in a statement released by Cox's office, said she was thankful for the support.

In a telephone interview, Cox said the nine states supporting Arizona represents "a lot of states," considering it was only Monday that he asked other state attorneys general to join him. The brief was filed in U.S. District Court in Arizona on the same day as the deadline for such filings.

Forgive me, but I read that news item and when I got to the part about the states that are involved -- Arizona, Michigan, Alabama, Florida, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Virginia, as well as the Northern Mariana Islands -- it's hard for me to not consider the possibility that what's going on right now in the Gulf (including what The-Powers-That-Be are planning) is the perfect "payback" or "revenge" against those states that join forces to fight the federal government on this issue.

It's just funny how 3 -- possibly 4 -- of the 9 states involved in this are those directly affected by the current Gulf Crisis right now or in the immediate aftermath of any kind of tipping point event. I'm just thinking out loud here.

Plus, the Prophecies, Conspiracies, And Endtimes Stuff blog reports...

It looks like the people in the Gulf region are't dying off fast enough. Now, Dengue Fever is breaking out in Key West, FL. Dengue Fever affects tropical areas such as Belize, Brazil, Cuba, Australia, Cambodia, and such places. Acording to an ABC News/Reuters report, "Dengue is the most common virus transmitted by mosquitoes, infecting 50 million to 100 million people every year and killing 25,000 of them. It can cause classic flu-like symptoms but can also take on a hemorrhagic form that causes internal and external bleeding and sudden death. Companies are working on a vaccine but there is not any effective drug to treat it.

Dengue was eradicated in the United States in the 1940s but a few locally acquired U.S. cases have been confirmed along the Texas-Mexico border since the 1980s. More cases have been reported recently in Mexico and the Caribbean." The only problem is there hasn't been an outbreak of Dengue Fever in FL for 75 years. So how did it get there? None of those infected had been outside America, so how did it get there?

Another good question, huh?

Don't laugh! In the 2-part, 6.5-hour RNR Special Report titled "Anatomy Of A Conspiracy: BP, Government, Military Collusion Created A Crisis In The Gulf" we highlighted the FACT that while there were SEVERAL legitimate reasons to explain the "why" behind all of this there's one in particular that reminds us of how a majority of those deemed "domestic, homegrown, right-wing terrorists" (thanks in large part to the MIAC Report as well as The Department of Homeland Security) reside in the very same region that's being impacted by this unprecedented crisis. Food for thought in light of today's news for sure I think.

Folks, is this a good time to remind you all of our "Is A False Flag Event Imminent?" broadcast on Right Now Radio from back on June 10th? I believe that it is.

Again, don't laugh! Local, state, and federal agencies have converged on central Kansas for a DOMESTIC TERRORISM EXERCISE! An 8-day training exercise is under way in central Kansas, testing the responses of local, state, and federal emergency officials to an act of DOMESTIC TERRORISM.

National Guard units from Kansas and Nebraska are taking part in the exercise, which began Sunday and runs through July 18th, 2010. The goal is to test civilian and government agencies in how well they respond to a terrorist act.

Do I need to remind you of the fictional town called "Jericho" that was located in Kansas in the popular apocalyptic CBS drama from a few years back of the same name?

Jericho Teaser Trailer



Here's the most glaring admission from the authorities that you and I will be their targets in the near future just like the Bible says. In describing the exercise for Reporters, Lt. Col. Greg Platt, Operations Officer at "Crisis City", had this to say...

"The President of the United States was going to visit this site. But, we have some ne’er-do-wells that don’t like the government, don’t like health care, don’t like what we are doing with financial regulation and immigration, decided to do something about the President’s visit."

Folks, they're actively training with people like YOU in the crosshairs! It's only a matter of time before the drills and exercises go LIVE.

Platt went on to say that the fictional scenario had a member of the group of "ne’er-do-wells" take explosives from an army base in Missouri and had him blow up a train at 7AM, injuring people and setting off secondary explosions. Because that's generally what law-abiding citizens like you and me do all the time.

Lastly, a little something for you "Symbolism Junkies" out there. How ironic is it to learn that in the very state where this whole Immigration Reform debate began is the city of Phoenix!?! The Phoenix, of course, is one of those New World Order symbols that we're all familiar with, right? A symbol of "rebirth" and/or "resurrection" rising up out of the fiery ashes almost like a fulfillment of an "Order Out of Chaos" belief system I'd say. In other words, we know why it's a significant symbol to our common enemy and those loyal to him, and why all of this is taking place in that specific region of the United States.

Even secularists agree that this is an issue that threatens to be a watershed moment, a paradigm-shifting event if you will, for this entire nation based on the outcome. Something for us to think about for sure.

Folks, you'd have to be blind, intellectually dishonest, and/or willfully ignorant to come face-to-face with this kind of information and then still deny that the Bible prophecies about the coming persecution and the connection between prophecy and immigration (amongst other political hot button issues) isn't valid. It's time to stop burying your head in the sand!

In the end, remember to fight any fear with with. Also, I found on reader's comments on a previous post to be appropriate to this discussion...

Overcomers rise above. We are in the world but not of the world. The weapons we fight with are not carnal; they have power to bring down strong holds. Whatever happens to you is going to happen to you no matter what you do/do not do. Fighting the NWO is the least of our concerns. Walking in total obedience to the voice of the HOLY SPIRIT is. BTW, the NWO order is not new! Our perspective is off. We should not be gearing up for what the NWO is going to do or what it will be or look like. We should be storing up on the oil of the Word through the Holy Spirit, for HE said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you". You must realize (and soon) there will be pain but with JESUS there will be peace. Pain yes, terror no. Perfect love casts out all fear. But lets not project into the future too much: what about now? Anyone suffering now? Do you have pain and peace? Are you in agonizing prayer, yet have peace that passes all understanding knowing in the depth of your soul the HE loves you and knows you and that you are HIS? What about now? Is there anything that you are holding onto that you are unwilling to let go of? Have you made peace with those around you that you love them, but you will not forsake your first LOVE for them? (They may hate you for denying them, for essentially giving them over to be destroyed). No. We do not need to stock up on beans or toilet paper. It is time (really, really time now!!!) to get your house in order. Forgive. Be forgiven. Love. Let go. Trust the LORD. If you have kids, pour into them; let them know you love them, but that you are going to die for JESUS (whatever that ends up looking like-real death, dying to yourself, dreams, ideals, wants). Settle in your house, Whom you will serve today, not in the near future. GOD bless those who have ears to hear. Dee

Ladies and Gentlemen, I find the convergence of various news items lately quite telling. It might turn out to be nothing more than me making a fuss over nothing. Good! I pray that's the case. But if we are on to something here, then is behooves us all to get our spiritual house in order ASAP! More importantly, those of you who are reading this as non-believers (or fence-sitters for that matter) need to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior RIGHT NOW!

It's becoming a trademark phrase with me these days, but I have to say it again -- What are the odds of all this, right?

At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if I'm "right" or "wrong" about all of this. I engage in these types of discussions and studies because I already know that God has intervened in my life -- on more than one occasion -- in very real and personal ways, defying all expectation and logic.

Given that fact, and given the fact that I have an intense interest in end times Bible prophecy (so that I can demonstrate to people how time is short and they need to accept Jesus Christ today before it's too late), I'm constantly fascinated by these sorts of unexplained connections.

The only thing that matters, however, is your current relationship with Jesus. Humble yourself! Recognize that you are a sinner! Repent! Seek the Lord's face! Pray for the blood of Jesus Christ to wash over you and yours, and for it to protect you, and that you are counted worthy to escape the things to come because it's certainly coming, and it's coming fast!

The clock is ticking people. One of these days we're going to be in the thick of the start of the prophesied Tribulation, and you won't want to wait until then to start thinking about God and including him in your life.

You know, this whole entire presentation began for me when the Holy Spirit led me to consider the spiritual and prophetic implications of the whole Immigration debate mainly after seeing yesterday morning's news about 9 different states joining forces against the federal government on this issue.

I didn't notice this until just now, but I think we have confirmation that perhaps we're definitely on to something here and that there's a spiritual root at the end of this, and good reason for us to be spending time discussing such things too.

The state of Michigan was highlighted in the article that started it all for me due to the fact that the Michigan State Attorney General was the one individual leading the charge so-to-speak.

Well, how's this for "spiritual convergence" and prophetic symbolism CLEARLY LINKING this state (and, by default, any substantial news coming out of the same state perhaps?) with the prophesied persecution?

In an unprecedented and astonishing development, the City of Dearborn, Michigan, through its Mayor and its official website, has personally attacked the 4 Christian missionaries arrested at the annual Arab International Festival that had everyone talking back on June 18th, 2010.

Remember that news? If not, here's a quick recap for you...

Arrested For Being Christian Preachers At Dearborn Arab Festival 2010



Simply put, Dr. Qureshi was engaged in a peaceful dialogue with several Muslim youths. The other 3 missionaries were merely videotaping the conversation when the Dearborn police moved in, seized the cameras, and then made the arrests.

Anyway, recently, the 4 Christian missionaries were arraigned on criminal charges on this past Monday morning, July 12th, 2010, in Dearborn's 19th Judicial District Court. The Thomas More Law Center, a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is representing all of the Christian missionaries.

The Mayor’s intrusion into the case destroyed whatever semblance remained of an unbiased and professional law enforcement action following the illegal seizure of video cameras to prevent recording of the events surrounding the arrests.

In fact, one of the Christian missionaries, Dr. Nabeel Qureshi, MD, tore apart the mayor’s 5-page statement attacking the missionaries. Listen to this, the doctor's rebuttal to the Mayor titled "Oh Really, Mayor O'Reilly?"...

Arab Festival 2010 - Response To Mayor Of Dearborn, MI



The hypocrisy is stunning! Bottom line, evenif these Christian missionaries were rude while witnessing, our Constitution protects the free speech of anyone and everyone -- Christians, Muslims, Atheists, idiots, and wisemen. It's why people like this member of the Black Panthers can get away with something as vile as this...

The New Black Panther Party



If no law was broken, then any form of speech is protected under the Constitution. Free speech is for everyone -- not just those we like or agree with.

No, the case in Dearborn, MI was RELIGIOUSLY MOTIVATED. Plain and simple. How else do you explain how people saying "Jesus Loves You!" gets them the attention from the local police, but shouting statements about killing people because of the color of their skin gets someone a free pass?

What I'm struck by is how we have a DIRECT LINK between the current Immigration debate and the coming persecution of Christians in this country! Unreal how we've come full circle like that.

Luke 21:28 (KJV) And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

True signs of the times indeed. It's time to lift up our heads.

Keep looking up! MARANATHA!!!

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