Looking for His glorious appearing! Titus 2:13

Though He Slay Me, Yet will I Trust in Him. Job 13:15
Aug 14th, 2020
Morning MeditationF.B. Meyer
Categories: Commentary;Inspirational;Book Study

THIS was a noble expression, which has been appropriated by thousands in every subsequent age. In every friendship there is a probation, during which we narrowly watch the actions of another, as indicating the nature of his soul; but after awhile we get to such intimate knowledge and confidence, that we read and know his inner secret. We have passed from the outer court into the Holy Place of fellowship. We seem familiar with every nook and cranny of our friend's nature. And then it is comparatively unimportant how he appears to act; we know him.

So it is in respect of God. At first we know Him through the testimony of others, and on the evidence of Scripture; but as time passes, with its ever deepening experiences of what God is, with those opportunities of converse that arise during years of prayer and communion, we get to know Him as He is and to trust Him implicitly. And when that point has been reached and passed, nothing afterwards can greatly move us. Instead of looking at God from the standpoint of his acts, we look at his dealings with us and all men from the standpoint of his heart. Though He put us on the altar, as Abraham did Isaac, and take the knife to slay us, we trust Him. If we die, it is to pass into a richer life. If He seem to forget and forsake us, it is only in appearance. His heart is yearning over us more than ever. God cannot do a thing which is not perfectly loving and wise and good. Oh to know Him thus!

      " Leaving the final issue In His hands

     Whose goodness knows no change, whose love is sure,

     Who sees, foresees, who cannot judge amiss."

Revelation 11:1-2 Part #1 - Exploring Revelation
Aug 14th, 2020
Exploring RevelationArt Sadlier
Categories: Commentary

As we come to Revelation 11 we have another interlude, a pause in the story line of the book. In this chapter we learn about the temple, the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet. The chapter begins with a temple on earth and ends with the temple in heaven.

The previous chapter ends with the instruction that John must prophesy to many peoples , and nations, and kings. We find John doing just that as this chapter opens. "And there was given me a reed like a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein (verse 1). This is the temple that is going to be built during the tribulation period. During the first half of the tribulation period anti-christ will be the protector of Israel. America must be replaced as the protector of Israel.

Anti-christ will enable Israel to build the temple, signing a false peace treaty with her, and protecting her while she builds the temple and establishes the worship. His reason is quite clear, Satan not only wants to be worshipped by the world, but he wants to be worshipped in the very place that God has been worshipped, the temple" (2 Thessalonians. 2:4). He wants to replace God as he stated in Isaiah14:14, "I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High."

The earthly temple shows man as he is in earthly worship. He is found to fall greatly short of the worship as we see it in the heavenly temple worship of verse 19. Remember, the earthly temple was fashoned after the true temple in heaven, the Lord had instructed Moses to build the tabernacle after the pattern of the heavenly temple (Exodus 25:40).

The temple of Revelation 11:1 is the tribulation temple will have so deteriorated in its worship that it will actually be opposed to Christ. The early temples pointed toward Christ but this one will deny and oppose Him. Jerusalem in that day will be like Sodom and Eygpt, verse 8. The worship of this temple will end in the worship of the image of anti-christ.

There are places today where the worship of Christ is a dead thing, they worship a Christ that is merely an example. They do not see Him as He really is, a divine/ human Saviour who has shed His blood for sin and lives to impart eternal life and power for living a life that pleases God.

The temple that John tells us about is measured to see if it meets our Lord's purpose and intentions, our Lord is indicating that the world religion of the last days does not meet His requirments or approval. Notice, the inner temple was to be measured, the outer court was to be left to the gentiles and was not to be evaluated. God is here concerned about His people Israel, the time has come to deal with them again. The church age is here now ended and Israel is to judged and restored. That is the main purpose of the tribulation period, though not the only purpose. (See Zech. 13:8-9)

Two previous temples had been destroyed, the first in 586 B.C., the second in 70 A.D. Scripture foretold about the time between the second destruction and this new beginning of God's working with Israel. We read in Hosea 3:4-5, "For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without an ephod,and without teraphim: ..." That period of time has ended as we read this chapter. Hosea goes on to talk about the last days concerning Israel, "Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the Lord their God, and David their king; and shall fear the Lord and his goodness in the latter days."

So the context here is God's dealings with Israel to judge and restore her.

Let the Headlines Speak
Aug 14th, 2020
Daily NewsFrom the Internet
Categories: Today's Headlines

For The Full Story Click on the Individual News Item

Historic August Cold Ravages Brazil + Another “Deadly” Antarctic Blast Forecast for Next Week
According to the Keizer station network, Bom Jardim registered a Brazil-nut-freezing -8.8C (16F) last Thursday. That made it the third consecutive day with a reading below -8C (17F), the first time that’s occurred anywhere in Brazil since record-keeping began, reports saojoaquimonline.com.br.. Temperatures some 30C below the winter averages are a serious concern.

Trump Touts School Choice for Parents: ‘Why Are We Paying the School’ if it’s Closed?
President Trump on Wednesday urged the nation’s schools to reopen safely and repeated his belief that government funding allocated for schools should go to the parents if their child’s school remains closed. “This way, you can make your own choice” about a school, Trump said.

Harris redefines violent rioters as a ‘coalition of conscience’
Kamala Harris today referred to the protesters “in the streets” — who have included countless rioters, looters, arsonists and cop killers — as a “coalition of conscience.”

James Baker has been interviewed by Durham in ‘Obamagate’ investigation
Now the Washington Examiner confirms that Durham, who expanded his work to include a grand jury that could return criminal indictments, has interviewed James Baker, who was the top FBI lawyer at the time to “Russia collusion” claims were being made. Baker was involved in the approval process for at least one of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act cases brought against a Trump campaign adviser.

Who are the winners and losers in UAE-Israel agreement?
Historic deal delivers a key foreign policy victory to Trump as he seeks re-election and reflects changing Middle East in which shared concerns about archenemy Iran have largely overtaken traditional Arab support for Palestinians

A summer of honor killings
The July 17 murder of the woman known only as Ahlam on the streets of a suburb of Amman, Jordan has been classified an “honor killing,” the murder of a family member – almost always a woman – who is perceived to have besmirched the family honor. Only through her death can their honor be redeemed. It was also just one of a rash of such killings these of young women past three months by their fathers, boyfriends, brothers, cousins, or husbands that has bloodied the Middle East and South Asia.

DoJ Finds Yale Admissions Illegally Discriminated Against Whites, Asians
After more than two years of investigations, the DoJ has finally determined that Yale university’s discriminatory practices during the admissions process amounted to evidence of discrimination against white and Asian-American applicants, in violation of a federal civil rights statute.

The Hidden Meanings of a Biden-Harris Pairing: Destruction and Messiah
Harris’s full name is Kamala Devi Harris. She named her “Kamala Devi” for religious reasons, as both are the names of Hindu gods. Rabbi Fish also noted that in Hebrew, ‘Harris’ (הריס) means ‘destruction’. “The addition of the letter ‘yud’ indicates that the destruction will come from God,” Rabbi Fish pointed out. He then noted that the ‘Biden’ (בידן) can be slightly rearranged to spell B’Din (בדין), meaning ‘in judgment’. “Many hidden sages are saying now that one way or the other, Trump is the end,” Rabbi Fish said. “Either he wins and we have a little more time to repent or he loses and that is it. It is not by chance that the elections come right after the holidays.

Dr. Fauci Confirms “No Reason We Can’t Have In-Person Voting”: Live Updates
the biggest headlines come courtesy of Dr. Fauci, who unequivocally backed President Trump’s demands for in-person voting (“there is no reason we can’t have in-person voting”) while also whining about his pessimistic outlook for the virus, while grumbling about irresponsible young people and subtly attacking President Trump’s handling of the crisis.

Kamala Harris rated most left-wing senator – even more than Bernie!
Joe Biden’s newly announced running mate was rated the most left-wing senator in 2019 by the non-partisan GovTrak, putting her to the left of Sen. Bernie Sanders, a self-declared democratic socialist.

Israel, UAE reach historic peace deal: ‘We can make a wonderful future’
Israel and the UAE agreed to full normalization of relations in a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, marking the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab country in 25 years. Israel agreed to suspend its planned extension of sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria to facilitate relations with the UAE and potentially other Arab and Muslim countries.

Greek and Turkish warships in ‘mini collision’ in eastern Med.
A Greek and a Turkish warship were involved in a mini-collision on Wednesday during a standoff in the eastern Mediterranean, a Greek defense source said, describing it as an “accident.” Tensions have risen this week after Turkey sent a survey vessel to the region, escorted by warships, to map out sea territory for possible oil and gas drilling – an area where Turkey and Greece both claim jurisdiction.

U.S. Seizes Iranian Fuel Cargo for First Time
The Trump administration has for the first time confiscated cargo in vessels allegedly loaded with Iran fuel in violation of sanctions…as it steps up its campaign of maximum pressure against Tehran. Last month U.S. federal prosecutors filed suit to seize the four tankers of gasoline that Iran was sending to Venezuela, the latest move…to stifle flows of goods and money helping to keep two of its top foes in power.

Yes, This Is a Revolution
The battle for the survival of the United States of America is upon us. It has not come in the form of traditional civil war. There are no uniformed armies, competing flags, or alternate constitutions. The great showdown is not being fought within the physical limits of a battlefield. It is instead happening all around us and directly to us.

Hurricane-force storm in Iowa flattens 10 million acres of crops
A powerful derecho storm that swept through the Midwest on Monday has left thousands of acres of crops completely devastated, and…more than half a million people could be without power for quite a while. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) said the storm, which had hurricane-force winds up to 112 mph, destroyed at least one-third of the entire state’s crops. More than 10 million acres were completely flattened…

Belarus elections: Shocked by violence, people lose their fear
Seeing police brutality up close has shocked Belarusians, first during the street clashes with protesters and then as accounts spread of cruelty towards those taken to detention centres. A 25-year-old man died in custody after he was detained on Sunday. His mother said he had been held in a police van for hours.

US ‘foils’ militant cryptocurrency fundraising
The US government says it has thwarted attempts by militant groups to raise funds using digital currency, or cryptocurrency. The campaigns involved Hamas’ military wing, the al-Qassam brigades, al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group (IS). US officials said on Thursday that $2m in cryptocurrency had been recovered.

Fed’s “Direct Money Transfers” Are Coming: Brainard Says Fed Collaborating With MIT On “Hypothetical” Digital Currency
“It is important to understand how the existing provisions of the Federal Reserve Act with regard to currency issuance apply to a CBDC and whether a CBDC would have legal tender status, depending on the design.”

Severe thunderstorms hit Scotland, leaving three people dead
Severe thunderstorms struck many parts of central and eastern Scotland, resulting in flash flooding and disruptions, as well as a major incident declaration in Fife where a month’s worth of rain fell in hours. On Wednesday, August 12, torrential rain caused a passenger train to derail in Aberdeenshire, killing three people.

Doctors lay out plan to ‘punish’ people who refuse coronavirus vaccine: ‘There is no alternative’ 
A coronavirus vaccine should be mandatory, and tax penalties, higher insurance premiums, and denial of many government and private services ought to be considered for those refusing the shot, three doctors argued in USA Today on Thursday.

COVID-19 Masks Hypercapnia And Kidney Disease
They are setting up the scapegoat for the increase of  kidney disease. Since when did the flu result in dialysis? I don’t remember that either, but they are in the process of linking the two.

Fox News doctor wants unvaccinated children to wear yellow badges, just like Jews had to wear yellow stars in Nazi Germany
Dr. Marc Siegel, a regular contributor at Fox News, is back in the news again for making outlandish suggestions concerning mandatory vaccinations.

Satellite Images Reveal North Korean Nuclear Reactor Site “Vulnerable” To “Extreme Weather Events”
“Although the security wall around the reactor complex was not breached, the water had reached the two pump houses…”

AG William Barr says lawless Antifa engaging in “urban guerrilla warfare” the same way Lenin’s “Bolsheviks” operated in Russia
We continue to believe that William Barr was President Donald Trump’s best appointment, as evidenced by his dedication to helping clean up the deep state mess left by Barack Obama and his Left-wing sycophants.

Chicago looters attacked Ronald McDonald House with sick children inside, charity says
The Ronald McDonald House in Chicago was vandalized during looting early Monday morning while families and their sick children huddled inside, the charity said Tuesday.

FEMA camps gearing up to provide necessary “slave wage” labor to U.S. corporations as manufacturing returns to America 
Read your history and learn. You can’t have a significant manufacturing base in any nation without “slave wage” labor. It was China’s dirt-cheap labor (and horrific worker safety and environmental practices) that made China the manufacturing hub of the world over the last 40 years, but with the Trump administration now systematically severing ties with communist China (for good reason), millions of manufacturing jobs are going to be coming back to America.

Germany Uncovers Major Pedophile Ring With 30,000 Members
German authorities have uncovered a major pedophile ring made up of a network of at least 30,000 child sex offenders, according to reports.

THIS IS STRANGE: Report Shows 2020 with Lowest Number of Recorded US Deaths Since 2009
Back in June we reported that according to the latest data,US mortalities in 2020 were not materially different from the previous 5 years.

Alarming Trend of Large Earthquakes in Diverse Places
Aug 14th, 2020
CommentaryMICHAEL SNYDER/ECONOMIC COLLAPSE BLOG
Categories: Warning

Unusually large earthquakes have been striking diverse locations all over the United States in recent months, and experts are not exactly sure why this is happening.  On Sunday, a very strange magnitude 5.1 earthquake that hit North Carolina made headlines all over the nation. 

In fact, when I checked the Drudge Report on Sunday it was the top headline on the entire site.  Earthquakes of this size very rarely happen in the eastern United States, and it is being reported that this quake was the most powerful to hit the state in more than one hundred years...

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake felt in Charlotte shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday was centered just over a mile south of Sparta, near the Virginia border, the strongest quake to hit North Carolina in more than a century.

In fact, it was the strongest earthquake in the state since 1916, according to the National Weather Service, when a 5.2 magnitude quake occurred near Skyland, just outside of Asheville.

Prior to this quake, western North Carolina would have been one of the areas that I would have said is least vulnerable to earthquakes in the entire country.

I was very surprised that this quake happened, and we are being told that it actually "shook homes and rattled dishes as far away as Atlanta".  The epicenter was very close to Sparta, and the mayor of Sparta said that it felt like "a big wave coming underneath the bed"...

"It felt like a big locomotive going by and a big wave coming underneath the bed," Sparta Mayor Wes Brinegar told CNN. "A big wave coming to lift you. ... I've lived here my whole life and have never felt anything like that."

Of course this earthquake in North Carolina is just the latest in a series of very large earthquakes that have hit our country in recent months.

For example, on July 22nd a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Alaska...

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, south of the Aleutian Islands, Tuesday night (July 21) local time, prompting fear of a tsunami, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The good news is that very little damage was done because that quake struck in a very remote location.  But if an earthquake that powerful had hit Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle, the death and destruction would have been off the charts.

Back on May 15th, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake forced the governor of Nevada to declare a state of emergency.  According to a local media report, it was the largest earthquake to hit the state since 1954...

Gov. Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency Thursday after an earthquake on May 15 damaged three highways in three Western Nevada counties.

The earthquake along the Walker Lane fault system struck near Tonopah last week with a magnitude of 6.5, making it the largest quake reported in Nevada since 1954. Since the quake hit, dozens of aftershocks have rattled the area.

A different earthquake of equal intensity hit the state of Idaho on March 31st.  That particular quake was the most powerful that Idaho had experienced since the Borah Peak earthquake of 1983...

On March 31, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake rolled through Idaho's Sawtooth mountain range, northeast of Boise. It was the second largest earthquake to strike Idaho, according to the Idaho Statesman. (The strongest temblor in Idaho history, 1983's Borah Peak earthquake, registered as a magnitude 6.9.)

More than 1000 aftershocks followed the initial event, and according to Popular Mechanics that area of the country still "hasn't stopped shaking"...

But the region hasn't stopped shaking since. The area has experienced a string of aftershocks in the months following the quake, some registering as high as magnitude 4.8. The shaking has been so strong, in fact, that a popular beach along Stanley Lake in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area has sunk into the water.

Before the Idaho quake came along and upstaged it, everyone was talking about the large earthquake that had just hit Utah.

On March 18th, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook Salt Lake City so badly that it actually knocked the trumpet out of the hand of the angel Moroni...

The 5.7-magnitude earthquake that shook Utah Wednesday morning also dislodged a symbolic part of Salt Lake City's iconic Mormon temple: the trumpet of an angel statue atop its highest spire.

Last, but certainly not least, I want to remind everyone that southern California was shaken by two very large earthquakes just over a year ago, and those initial quakes were followed by more than 80,000 aftershocks...

More than 80,000 earthquakes have been recorded in the Ridgecrest area since July 4 -- the aftermath from two of the biggest temblors to hit California in nearly a decade.

Experts said the two major quakes -- the first measuring magnitude 6.4, the second 7.1 -- led to a particularly energetic aftershock sequence before slowing down.

So exactly why have we been witnessing so many unusually large earthquakes in such diverse locations all over the nation?

About four or five years ago there was a tremendous spike in earthquake activity in the central portion of the country, and many blamed that spike on fracking.

But none of the areas that I discussed in this article are known for fracking.  Instead, these quakes appear to be occurring naturally, and the experts seem to be unable to explain why this is happening.

Of course many Christians are pointing out that Jesus warned that there would be an increase in earthquakes in the last days, and many believe that seismic activity will eventually be far, far more severe than what we are currently experiencing.

Our planet is not static.  It has been changing all throughout human history, and it will continue to change in the years ahead.

Despite all of our advanced technology, we are highly vulnerable.  We could literally wake up tomorrow morning and find out that a seismic event has destroyed one of our major cities, and scientists insist that it is just a matter of time before such a disaster becomes a reality.

There are some that have attempted to minimize their risk by living in "low risk areas", but as we have seen recently even "low risk areas" can be hit.

In the end, the reality of the matter is that we are living on a highly unstable giant rock that is hurtling through space at incredible speed, and we should not take a single day for granted.