Signs and their implications are
everywhere. Even many non-believers see
them now, and they are frightened, terrified of how things are breaking
down. But they don’t know what is
happening. You do. Or at least you should.
From their very narrow political
perspective, even former secretaries of state Henry Kissinger, Madeline
Albright, and George Schultz warned before Congress in January this year that
the world has eroded more in the past 15 years than any time since WWII. And that was back in January. The situation is far more than they
recognized then.
Here are some dramatic signs that
are right before our eyes, events of perilous times and steps moving us all
more and more into position for the playing out of the final events of the
final days. I’ve written so often
elsewhere of the prophecies fulfilled.
Here let us just look at what is happening right now. I’ve included a few scripture references.
Just look:
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF
REFUGEES FROM THE MIDDLE EAST FLEEING TO EUROPE
Who can blame them? Most at present are fleeing from Syria and
areas around there, seeking to escape the horrors of the Syrian government and
of ISIS, seeking to keep from being killed.
Still others this year have fled from Libya and surrounding areas. I saw a news article that said 350,000
refugees have come into Europe this year just through August. Many hundreds of thousands more are expected
this year. It is a shock to the small
European countries into which they initially enter. They are encouraged to go elsewhere, and they
are, to Germany and others.
Initially with good hearts the
Europeans accepted these refugees. The
German leader even announced Germany would take in half a million. But then calmer heads noted what was
happening. One warned they needed to
think, that what was happening would change the culture of the country
forever! And that warning is correct.
Now step back and think. What is going on? For years now muslims have immigrated to
Europe. Once there they have settled and
had children at a much higher rate than the native population. And now there is already a great muslim
impact on the countries. The French are
alarmed. There has been pressure to
administer Sharia law in places there.
What do you think is really going
on with this massive exodus from the Middle East into Europe? Yes, I know the people are fleeing evil. That is surely true. But then, instantly, this brings hundreds of
thousands of muslims into European countries.
Instantly the population zooms up.
Once settled there will likely be the same high birth rate as has been
seen already. Remember, islam is a false
religion. Who do you think is really
behind all this move of hundreds of thousands of muslims? You should be able to answer that question.
RUSSIA SENDING MILITARY
EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL TO SYRIA AND ITS CLOSE INVOLVEMENT WITH IRAN
Yes, it really is. Clearly in opposition to the US, to the
West. Russia is a strong ally of
Syria. And it has a close relationship
with Iran. I would remind you of the
Ezekiel 38-39 war, in which Israel is attacked by a nation to the north (Russia
likely, maybe Turkey), in coalition with Iran, Libya, and The Sudan. Looks like things are moving into place for
that. I personally have expected that
war to happen in the first half of the Tribulation. This is a war that I think God will use to
wake up the Jewish people, for he wins the war, he stops the attack in a very
visible and undeniable manner.
DESTRUCTION OF DAMASCUS
Speaking of Syria, do not forget
the prophecies in the Bible about the destruction of Damascus in Isaiah 17:1, Jeremiah 49:23-25, and Amos
1:3-5. Things look pretty ripe for that,
don’t they?
MASSIVE AND NUMEROUS
DEVASTATING FIRES IN CALIFORNIA
Almost every day we can read
about this if we choose. Fires have
destroyed thousands of homes. Look at a
map of all the fires. Amazing. On top of that is the great puzzling drought
of this year in California.
PERIODIC AND DAILY
REPORTS OF KILLINGS OF POLICE OR OTHER RANDOM SHOOTINGS
This has become a regular feature
of America today. This is horrible and
unacceptable to any sane and civilized society.
Another sign of perilous times (II Timothy 3:1-5).
THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL
In the US today the people object
to this deal by a two to one majority.
Yet it is going forward. I
recently read before that never in the history of the country has the country
moved forward on an issue while such a large portion of the populace was in
opposition. In my earlier career I was
involved in negotiations throughout the world and a great deal in the Middle
East. The muslims are strong negotiators
and to succeed the Americans or others negotiating have to be strong too. That has not been the case here. Any thinking person can see this is an
atrocious deal. Why is the government
insistent on going forward? This deal is
insane. But then, we live in an insane
world. Listen to leaders of the country speak in support of
this deal. That is calling evil good (Isaiah 5:20). And woe is what comes to people who do that.
THE SUPREME COURT
STEPPING OFF THE CLIFF AND LEADING THE COUNTRY WITH IT
Back on June 26 the United States
Supreme Court in its ruling in favor of homosexual marriage took the country
over a cliff. This formal ruling is
directly in conflict with God’s prescribed definition of marriage. (See Genesis 1:24, Leviticus 18:22 and 20:23,
Romans 1:18-27.) It opposes God, and
there is no other way to look at it.
That position of course means nothing to those who do not know God, who
do not know the Bible, who do not believe that the words of the Bible are
true. But they are. And there will be repercussions. God is a patient God, but he also will not be
patient forever in the face of massive sin.
And that is where the US is today.
Over the cliff.
THE POPE MEETING AT THE
WHITE HOUSE (AND CONGRESS)
Last week an extraordinary
meeting occurred at the White House involving two key people on earth:
- The pope,
identified as the last pope by a centuries old prophecy from a catholic
archbishop in the thirteenth century.
- The
secular leader of the world’s historically greatest nation.
Much has been written about these
two, some by me. For now I just point out
that who these two apparently mesmerizing people (mesmerizing for some) are in
these last days is still debatable and not fully known. They obviously are playing major roles even
now.
AND HERE WE ARE
Look at the things above. Look at all that is accepted by the
government in Washington even though the people are in opposition. Step by
step, forward and downward, the country has been led the wrong way and the American
people, who really don’t like to get involved, have let it happen.
Only God can help this
situation. True serious believers – born
again, spirit-filled believers – should stand up for God, stand up for the Lord
whenever possible. They should clearly
oppose wrong, incorrect, immoral decisions and actions. As long as there is time, they should seek to
elect into office born again, spirit-filled believers who will approach their
position and life from a believer’s perspective.
Will there be a revival of the
people? Will there? Yes, sometime. Maybe not until into the days of the seven-year
Tribulation period. Back after the
horror of 9/11 many went back to their churches for a few weeks. And that was that. There was no revival. If there cannot be a revival after such a
horror and the wanton murder of 3000 innocent Americans, there can be no
revival just by people hoping for it. Or
I think now, not just by serious people praying for it, although they surely
should do so as they are led to.
We need – the world needs – an
end time revival! We need, or at least
we hope for, more people to realize and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord. But I think a true end time revival will only
come about when God brings it about in some new way we cannot now comprehend. And according to his timetable. I think that is the only way it will happen. I’m of course more than willing to speak out
and to do all he calls me to in this area.
But ultimately God has to do it.
Keep Your Eyes on Jesus!
(September 2015)
Copyright © 2015 by John
Newlin
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