Revelation 1:7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of Him. Even so. Amen.
1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
Am I suggesting that war should continue? No… The verse above is a sign of the time. Ultimately, this peace is not sustaining or everlasting. Trump is not eternal.
Reuters reports that Trump has secured exclusive rights for the U.S. to develop the Zangezur transit corridor connecting Turkey and Azerbaijan through Armenia as part of a new peace framework between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Isaiah 19:24-25 In that day Israel will join a three-party alliance with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing upon the earth. The LORD of Hosts will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt My people, Assyria My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance.”
This above is the end result. Before this happens, the Nile River will go dry and there will be direct economic and social consequences in Egypt.
For now, Israel and Egypt have signed an energy trade agreement.
“It helps strengthen the peace, strengthens energy security, and pushes back on Iranian influence.“
🚨 BREAKING: Israel just signed the largest export deal in its history—a $35 BILLION natural gas agreement with Egypt.
It helps strengthen the peace, strengthens energy security, and pushes back on Iranian influence.
Chikungunya Virus is the latest global infection. Fox News was covering this earlier in the week. We are starting to see sporadic media coverage emerge. Not to minimize the severity of the symptoms, but 90 deaths in 240,000 infections = .000375 chance of death.
I am not making this up. Chikungunya translated means “bend over”. Because of all the pain and discomfort, to “bend over” is the only way to alleviate pain.
Health officials around the world are warning travellers to be wary about the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus as it spreads across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and islands in the Indian Ocean.
Over 240,000 infections and 90 deaths in 16 countries have been reported since… pic.twitter.com/Rrtneqfw75
Revelation 8:8-9 The second angel sounded, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood, and a third of the creatures which were in the sea and had life, died; and a third of the ships were destroyed.
The Sea of Galilee turned red: A natural phenomenon caused the formation of spots in the waters of the Sea of Galilee, with no danger to swimmers. The red color results from the accumulation of a natural pigment produced by a certain type of algae, in response to strong sun… pic.twitter.com/NI4nXdmPhZ
1 Samuel 17:4 And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion named Goliath of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.
For those who are not familiar, Goliath is an ancient Philistine. He was roughly 9 feet tall and a few inches.
The modern day Gaza Strip is located in the ancient land of the Philistines. Ancient Gath appears to be close to what is modern day Kiryat Gat, Israel.
And to this day, this geography remains an area of conflict.
The #IDF has advanced into southern Gaza, taking up positions on the central road into Khan Yunis. The coast road remains passable for the time being.#Israel has also resumed attacks in the North, in the vicinity of Jabalia. pic.twitter.com/KM44kdNo7r
Jeremiah 49:21 At the sound of their fall the earth shall tremble; the sound of their cry shall be heard at the Red Sea.
Pirate activity is intensifying in the Red Sea.
Today, there were four attacks against three separate commercial vessels operating in international waters in the southern Red Sea. These three vessels are connected to 14 separate nations. The Arleigh-Burke Class destroyer USS CARNEY responded to the distress calls from the…
At the same time of increased quake activity in the Philippines, Indonesia experienced a significant volcanic eruption in West Sumatra, Mount Marapai. The death toll currently stands at 22.
About four to five days ago, there was a coordinated media effort to scare the hell out of the world with news regarding “White Lung Syndrome”. This outbreak originated in China of course. Now in the press… crickets…
Antisemitism is on the rise around the world. Congressional hearings were held with the Presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT. These three ladies are charged with the job of overseeing the education of the best students.
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a Harvard alumni, had multiple rounds of questions for the Presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn, for their failure to condemn antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric on campus.
Job 38:22-23 Have you entered the storehouses of the snow, or have you seen the storehouses of the hail, which I have reserved for the time of trouble, for the day of battle and war?
God is talking to Job. Here is a likely hint into the end times scenario. It seems plausible as “the day” draws closer, frozen precipitation will increase.
Heavy snow and ice has frozen jets in Munich bound for Dubai's global warming conference. pic.twitter.com/N0RwePlqaC
Three-quarters of Europe is currently covered in snow. ❄️ In the southern regions of Central Europe, record snow heights are measured for the beginning of December (Munich reports around 40 cm). 👀 See snow cover map on Ventusky: https://t.co/RQ9BFlHvikpic.twitter.com/uRZuLHOTlc
Leviticus 23:33-36 Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘On the fifteenth of this seventh month is the Feast of Booths for seven days to the LORD. On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work of any kind. For seven days you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD. On the eighth day you shall have a holy convocation and present an offering by fire to the LORD; it is an assembly. You shall do no laborious work.’”
The seven day holiday was initiated at sunset on Friday, September 29, 2023 and runs through Saturday, October 07, 2023. On God’s calendar, The Festival is scheduled to start on Tishri 15-21.
Sukkot is one of the three Festivals where Israelites are commanded to make the road trip to the Temple in Jerusalem.
Exodus 23:14-17 Three times in the year you shall keep a feast to me. You shall keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread. As I commanded you, you shall eat unleavened bread for seven days at the appointed time in the month of Abib, for in it you came out of Egypt. None shall appear before me empty-handed. You shall keep the Feast of Harvest, of the firstfruits of your labor, of what you sow in the field. You shall keep the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in from the field the fruit of your labor. Three times in the year shall all your males appear before the Lord God. See also Exodus 34:23-24.
We mostly think about when God comes to Earth to dwell with us. Jesus lived with humanity 2,000 years ago (Gospel Accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). The Holy Spirit has indwelled in believers since the beginning of the church in Acts 2. Christ has promised to return to Earth and reign for 1,000 years (Revelation 20). Eventually, God the Father will tabernacle with His creation on Earth in Revelation 21.
John 19:40 So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen wrappings with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. (possibly the Shroud of Turin)
Of note, Scripture makes it clear the burial cloth and the head wrapping are separate.
John 20:7 and the face-cloth which had been on His head, not lying with the linen wrappings but folded up in a place by itself. (possibly Sudarium of Oviedo)
Not that it really matters what Jesus looks like… But according to Artificial Intelligence (AI) software processing of the Shroud of Turin, here is the rendering.
Ezekiel’s gang continues to take shape and form stronger alliances. Magog’s (modern day Russia) current leader, President Vladimir Putin had meetings with counter parts from Put (Libya) and Cush (South Sudan) this week.
September 28, 2023, Moscow: General Khalifa Haftar met with President Putin. In the past, General Khalifa was tight with the Wagner Group of Russia. Khalifa primarily controls the eastern part of Libya. Details of the meeting were not released. Just letting everyone know we talked…
We here at the blog have been following General Khalifa since 2017. As a friendly reminder, Libya has the largest oil and gas reserves in Africa.
For articles and in depth analysis click on the link below. Czekmate has weighed in on the topic and brings his international expertise and experience to the discussion.
September 29, 2023, Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said relations between Russia and South Sudan were developing “intensively”. Speaking at a meeting with the South Sudan President Salva Kiir in Moscow, Putin noted Russia was one of the first countries to recognise the sovereignty and independence of South Sudan.
“I must say we believe that we have a lot to do, primarily in the area of economic development,” Putin added.
Kiir said he was happy for the warm welcome and stressed that he was in Moscow “as an opening for our long work in the future.”
South Sudan was one of the African countries present at the Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg.
The meeting took place as Kremlin seeks more allies amid the military campaign in Ukraine.
Luke 21:11 There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences…
September 30, 2023, Punjab Province, Pakistan: A massive outbreak of conjunctivitis or Pink Eye is spreading.
Pink Eye or Conjunctivitis is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball. It can be caused by allergies or a bacterial or viral infection. Conjunctivitis can be extremely contagious, and is spread by contact with eye secretions from someone who is infected.
Symptoms include redness, itching, and tearing of the eyes. It can also lead to discharge or crusting around the eyes.
It’s important to stop wearing contact lenses while affected by conjunctivitis. It often resolves on its own, but treatment can speed the recovery process. Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with antihistamines. Bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with antibiotic eye drops.
The provincial health department says 394,795 cases of the eye infection have so far been reported in all 36 districts of Punjab
Interim health minister assures the public the government is making active efforts to control infectious diseases in Pakistan
Schools have been closed for 4 days in an attempt to stop the spread of Pink Eye.
“The scourge of dengue virus and eye infection will be controlled through collective efforts and coordinated strategy and though it is a difficult task but still achievable,” Nadeem Jan, Pakistan’s Interim Health Minister.
According to the Associated Press of Pakistan news agency, Jan assured the public the government was actively implementing effective measures to control disease outbreaks in the country, adding that a committee of experts had been assembled to comprehensively address the matter.
Personally, I would recommend all healthcare professionals in Pakistan utilize Universal Precautions and start by the washing of hands and wearing latex gloves. One of set of gloves per patient is recommended. Please don’t rub your eyes. Please refer to link above from Mayo Clinic.
Luke 21:10-11 Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck the northern most island of the Philippines.
The World Health Organization has declare the Monkeypox Virus a global health emergency.
Revelation 16:2 So the first went and poured out his bowl upon the earth, and a foul and loathsome sore came upon the men who had the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image.
Revelation 6:6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared environmental war on nitrogen fertilizers.
Russia and Ukraine have signed a piece of paper to allow for grain exports from the Ukraine. The next day, Russia bombed a sea port in Odessa, Ukraine.
China is surrounding banks with tanks. People’s personal savings have been converted to “investment vehicles” which cannot be withdrawn. Can you imagine the uproar???
2 Chronicles 6:28 If there is famine in the land, if there is pestilence or blight or mildew or locust or caterpillar, if their enemies besiege them in the land at their gates, whatever plague, whatever sickness there is…
Granted, this is Solomon’s dedication prayer in Jerusalem. The context is Israel. But, it sure sounds like today’s world in the 21st century.
As a result of COVID 19 coronavirus, countries in East Africa are running short of pesticides to combat locusts and grasshoppers. Deliveries are being affected due to the spread of the coronavirus. Borders are being closed. Distribution and supply chains are being affected.
Cyril Ferrand is leading the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Ferrand had the following comments regarding the locust swarms.
“If we fail in the current (regional) control operations, because of lack of pesticides, then we could see 4 million more people struggle to feed their families.”
“They are very active, very voracious, and very mobile.”
“…If we don’t have pesticides, our planes cannot fly and people cannot spray and if we are not able to control these swarms, we will have big damage to crops.”
God is absolutely sovereign and He is absolutely in control.
This is God’s creation. Look at the interconnectedness world events. One event affects another and there is a chain reaction. It is not hard to come to the conclusion that famine is next. Then people will fight over food. The end result, more death.
These awful events happen for one reason and one reason only… Sin
Genesis 2:17 “…but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”
Humanity has brought all of this upon itself. We have continued our slide to the point that we are the spoiled little brat who refuses to take responsibility for our actions.
But, there is hope. God the Father has given humanity an out.
Romans 5:17 For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.
We are effectively two months removed from COVID 19 being announced to the world stage. On January 22, 2020, China quarantined Wuhan, a city of 11 million people when 540 people were infected.
Two months later, do we believe Chinese data? Two months from now, will we believe Chinese data? Do you think the Italians and Spaniards believe the Chinese data?
Let’s revisit how we were introduced to COVID 19 back in January 2020.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
March 16, 2020: The stock markets were down 12-14%. President Trump expressed concern the COVID 19 response may take until August 2020. Markets did not respond favorably. This was the largest point less ever on the Dow Jones Industrial.
President Trump issued “15 Days to Slow the Spread”.
Michael Douville has weighed in and expressed his thoughts. As always, Michael provides a common sense approach with practical advice.
One of the advantages of getting older are the episodes of Life we have been through. We have seen this before. It will be scary, it will give sleepless nights, but we are all going to come through this and be Fine! There will be stock rallies to help raise cash and there will be opportunities to buy other Investments.
We are all going to be FINE!! This will be Scary! There will be TURMOIL! This should lead to the Explosive Phase of the Real Estate Market. Remember, Real Estate is a separate asset class.
Check out Michael’s comments on the impact of the Coronavirus COVID 19.
Revelation 6:5-6 When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” And I looked, and behold, a black horse! And its rider had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard what seemed to be a voice in the midst of the four living creatures, saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil and wine!”
Jesus has opened the scroll and initiated judgment with a series of seals, trumpets, and bowls. With the opening of the third seal, John speaks of a time when it will cost a day’s wage for food. About 2,000 years ago, a denarius was a day’s wage for labor. We are living in and witnessing historical times and events. However, we are not witnessing the third seal of Revelation.
photo: Business Insider
In an unprecedented move, the United States Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to ZERO! A new round of quantitative easing will be initiated worth $700 billion in treasuries and mortgage backed securities.
Emergency lending for banks has been reduced to .25%. Repayment has been extended to 90 days.
Requirement ratios for banks has been reduced to ZERO.
Here is the statement from the Federal Reserve.
“The coronavirus outbreak has harmed communities and disrupted economic activity in many countries, including the United States.”
“…is prepared to use its full range of tools to support the flow of credit to households and businesses and thereby promote its maximum employment and price stability goals.”
Here is the latest statistical data from around the globe.
169,000+ infected globally
6,500+ deaths
Spain is on lock down.
France is on lock down.
Germany is reported to close its borders on Monday.
Nike and Apple have essentially closed all stores globally.
United States has 3,600+ cases
States are closing public schools.
Hoboken, NJ has issued a 10:00 p.m. curfew.
Universities are moving to on line instruction and closing campi.
College and professional sporting competition has been suspended.
Many critics state there is much hyperbole and over reaction with the media reporting and government response to the coronavirus COVID 19. I would encourage those critics to look at Italy. Cases are now over 24,000 and the death toll is increasing. Physicians are now making decisions on who gets care and who does not. Hospitals and health care providers cannot meet demands. The number of cases has doubled in the last four days.
Revelation 6:7-8 When he opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, “Come!” And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed him. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword and with famine and with pestilence and by wild beasts of the earth.
One quarter of the earth will be affected by death with the fourth seal! 1/4 of 7.8 billion is 1.95 billion!
Please understand. What we are watching and living is a human tragedy. I do not want to minimize this. But, this is nothing of the scope and scale of what is to come. We are not in the Revelation seals. There is time now.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
1 John 2:2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
Leviticus 13:46 He shall remain unclean as long as he has the disease. He is unclean. He shall live alone. His dwelling shall be outside the camp.
March 8, 2020: This is what the world is doing on a global scale. People infected with COVID 19, the corona virus, or Wuhan virus, take your pick, are being quarantined and isolated.
Italy made a major move to stop the progression of the disease. The northern part of the country has been blocked off from the rest of the country. 17 million people have been effectively quarantined. The Italian government states people must “absolutely avoid any movement into and out of the areas.”
The decree is in effect until April 3, 2020. To date, 85% of the cases are reported in northern Italy.
The largest number of cases outside of China are located in Italy, Iran, and South Korea. Roughly 21,000 people are infected in these three countries.
Cities and municipalities in the United States appear to be ill prepared and behind the curve to manage the corona virus. The ability to assess and diagnose patients infected is poor. Diagnostic kits are limited. To date, about 1,600 people have been tested.
Effective Monday, March 9, 2020, 2.1 million testing kits will be distributed to commercial labs which equates to 850,000 people being assessed. This is per the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC mandates two swabs per patient.
Dr Anthony Fauci is the head of the infectious diseases unit at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He states there will be 4 million test kits available by the end of the week.
Click on the link below for Dr. Fauci’s comments on the Meet the Press Sunday morning.
Current statistics from the United States:
516 infected
21 deaths
33 states and DC reporting cases
Look for numbers to spike in the United States moving forward. Testing kits are beginning to be manufactured and distributed.
Micah 5:2 But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, From the days of eternity.
Bethlehem: 19 people have tested positive in the birth place of Jesus. Infected patients have been transferred to Jericho. Israel Defense Minister Naftali Bennett has closed down the city until further notice. Only the transport of goods will be allowed in and out of Bethlehem. The closure was coordinated with the Palestinian Authority.
Luke 21:11b …and in various places famines and pestilences. -Jesus
Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me. -The Lord God, Yahweh
March 3, 2020: The global count of infected persons has reached over 90,000 and continues to climb. Over 3,100 have died. Cases are exploding across South Korea, Iran, and Italy. 58 countries and counting have been impacted by the pestilence. The total in the United States has now reached 90 infected.
Iran: The government and its officials of the Islamic Republic are taking a serious hit with the coronavirus. A couple of members have died and countless others have become infected. Allegedly, over 1,500 people are infected in the country.
Those numbers are in question based on the behavior being exhibited in the religious city of Qom. Travel has not been restricted to the religious sites in the city. We have this bold example of commitment on display from the Shia branch of the Religion of Peace. And we wonder why the disease is spreading like gang busters throughout the country.
While the city of Qom is the epicentre of #CoronaVirus in Iran, authorities refuse to close down religious shrines there.
These pro-regime people are licking the shrines & encouraging people to visit them.
Matthew 24:5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.
South Korea: The latest numbers out of Seoul report over 4,800 infected. The center of attention is the leader of a religious cult. The man in the eye of the storm is Lee Man-hee, the leader of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus. Mr. Lee seems to think he is the second coming of Jesus Christ. He states he is “the promised pastor” and he is taking 144,000 people to heaven with him. Lee believes he is the fulfillment of Revelation. Unfortunately, Mr. Lee has recently been diagnosed with the Coronavirus.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) continues with the idea the Coronavirus is not a pandemic at this time. Today we were lectured by the leader of the WHO, Dr. Tedros, on terms, labels, and political correctness in regards to the virus. For those of you who would like to use the proper terminology as to not offend any one, please go to the Twitter stream below https://twitter.com/WHO.
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 2, 2020
The economic impact of the virus continues to grow. Michael Douville provides his latest thoughts on the Wuhan Virus. Supply chains are being impacted on a global scale. Michael discusses the business cycle and how the role of the virus is interacting with the business cycle. Dr. Charles Nenner has also provided his latest charts with impact on the housing industry as well. Nenner is calling for a double dip correction in the housing market. Both Douville and Dr. Nenner are calling for interest rates to continue to fall. Make your plans now. Get your house in order. Things are going to slow down.
Daniel 12:4 But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.
We are definitely living in a time of people running to and fro. Humanity is able to quickly travel from continent to continent. We are watching firsthand how infection can rapidly spread around the globe.
Here is the latest statistical data from around the globe.
Track virus statistics at the Johns Hopkins CSSE link below.
