Hello, I've resurrected my old username (except it was Readyornot), I was a long time reader, but very seldom poster on the original site. I preferred to just absorb what those with much more knowledge than me were saying. I'm just kind of curious, what is the general consensus of our closeness to the rapture? I'm not sure about others, but something feels different this time. I've been watching exhaustively for the rapture since about 2005 but I really do think this might finally be the year. Of course I could be completely wrong, but I feel very hopeful this time around. What are others feeling? This year? Still a few years away? oooo Im interested to hear what people think ...great post ReadyorNot B-) I was talking to someone the other day about the solar eclipse thats supposed to cross our nation in 2024 making a big X over our country...I surely hope we are out before then ..but does anyone have any more info. on that? Hi ReadyOrNot, I've been a watcher since the 70's and while there have been some pretty promising scenarios and hopeful moments, I have to say that there is something different this year. Part of it is the openness and onslaught of the enemy, which indicates that he knows his time is very short. Do I think it will happen this year? Well, I'll just say that if it doesn't I cannot imagine it won't be far behind. The acceleration of worldly events and volume of depravity would indicate that His return is very near at hand. It used to be that we could digest the changes that occurred as they seemed far less in number but things are coming at us so fast that it's difficult to keep up with it. I think the election of Donald Trump adds an interesting wrinkle to the mix, partly because his presidency has been what seems like a stay of execution. I cannot say if he is a godly man, only our Lord knows his heart, but I fervently believe he is God's man in this hour. I do not necessarily believe it is for the benefit of America as much as I believe it is for the benefit of setting the stage and for Israel. I invite others to chime in on how they feel about this, agreed or disagreed. btw, ReadyOrNot, I encourage you to share your thoughts! Everyone has something to contribute. On the old Ritan there was a lady who felt as you did, yet I always came away with something when she contributed. :good: I got high hopes too 2019 is the BIG year for home going. US troops are moving out of Syria and the G/M armies are staying put and at the ready. Next month the Peace deal is finally going to be revealed The Jews want their temple built ... just waiting for the a-ok :mail: High watch dates for me are: Passover Resurrection Day May 13th (last day of Israel’s 70th birthday) Pentecost June 9th 
