What Is To Come

     Let’s take a deep breath and continue on. Thanks for sticking with this. Bible prophecy is not easy to talk about or to write about. It seems more convenient to avoid it all together which is just what Satan wants. Many people, including most churches, shy away from the Book of Revelation, believing it is impossible to understand.

     Did you know the Book of Revelation is the only book in the entire Bible that comes with a blessing attached to it? God wants us to read it and understand it. I recommend taking a Bible study on it. I can recommend two of them by Beth Moore or Dr. David Jeremiah.

Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.  Revelation 1:3

     Wars will continue to be a sign of the last days on earth. Damascus will be destroyed (Isaiah 17) The nations surrounding Israel will be united against her. (Psalm 83) Nations will come against Israel including Russia, Iran and Turkey. (Ezekiel 38 and 39) The daily news today could easily allow us to watch all of the above unfold.

     Zechariah 14 tells of some of the devastation from these wars. Results of the war mentioned in this chapter sound similar to those of nuclear weapons including eyes melting in their sockets and tongues melting away. Israel will not fall because of God’s mighty hand and they will await their Messiah, Jesus, and His second coming.

     There will be another (the 3^rd) Jewish temple built in Jerusalem. This temple is mentioned in Daniel 9, 12, Mark 13, 2 Thessalonians 2, Revelation 11. The Temple Institute is currently preparing everything according to Biblical specifications. The Sanhedrin and the Levitical priests are being reinstated and they are preparing the temple utensils, the dye for the priestly garments and the anointing oil.

     The Bible tells us the Eastern Gate (which still stands) would remain closed until the Messiah returns. It remains sealed and present to this date.

     A red heifer without blemish must be born and used to purify the temple in Israel. The Temple Institute is actively seeking to acquire a kosher red heifer. Numbers 19 (www.templeinstitute.org)

     The Kings of the East will have a 200 million man army for the last war. Revelation 9, 16. When John penned these words this number would have been the entire population of the world. Now China boasts of a more-than 200 million man army.

     This convergence of last-days Biblical prophecy is happening all around us. Knowing God’s Word and keeping it in our hearts allows us to be purposeful and loving and looking up, while we enjoy and appreciate every single breath of life on earth. Jesus gives us the true joy and peace right now that we will experience in eternity.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy spirit.  Romans 15:13

Dear Father,

We thank you for Your precious Word. As we watch the signs of the times, we wait with expectation and joy. May we overflow with hope. Give us the peace that passes understanding knowing You are in full control. You are holy and just and pure and compassionate. Show us how to be Your witnesses.

In Jesus name

Amen