Tracking the Trend Towards the Tribulation by Jan Markell July 13, 2022 I have been watching the convergence of the so-called signs of the times since someone handed me Hal Lindsey’s “Late-Great Planet Earth” many years ago. The book got my attention! Since then, I am fascinated with how Bible prophecy is being fulfilled. The apocalypse is in the air! But in the last few years, things are happening so quickly that observers of the times can’t keep up. It’s as though the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are now out of the barn, but they can’t make their global appearance until the Church is called Home in the Rapture. The Bible is clear that we will be with Jesus in Heaven before these riders begin their deadly trek across planet earth. Here is a very short list of things I am noting in this year of 2022 to date, indicating time is winding down and we will be whisked away very soon. * We already see the formation of this coming New World Order through the U.N. and the World Economic Forum (WEF). Without firing a shot, they have gained the allegiance of most world leaders for their Marxist plans to enslave the people of the world. The globalists believe they have the means to reshape the world according to their agenda via the influence they have gained over the global leaders of our day. A one-world government will be birthed once the Church vacates! The players are in place. * Three words in the Bible jumped out at me recently: “without natural affection” (II Tim. 3:3). That happens to a final generation. But who could have imagined today’s society celebrating the trans movement, homosexual marriage, and the slaughtering of the unborn? All of these operate “without natural affection.” And these issues are a leftist obsession! They love every imaginable aberration. Those standing for biblical values, such as pro-life groups, are under literal violent attack! * That same passage opens talking about “perilous times.” Sure, we’ve had perilous times since WWI. The carnage of WWII was unthinkable. But now Russia’s lunatic leader is threatening the world with nukes. * Let me spend an extra moment on economic issues, inflation, and famine, all prophesied to occur during Daniel’s 70th Week or the Tribulation, the “time of Jacob’s Trouble.” Are we not seeing the stage-setting for that now? As the food “apocalypse” approaches, the poorest peoples will suffer as they always do. But it is feared that the pain will rapidly move up the global food chain. With that comes a surge in political turbulence, humanitarian crises, and global instability. Add to this the shortage of fertilizer and the word apocalypse is, indeed, appropriate, and not over used here. U.S. farmer sentiment plummeted. More than 60% of farmers predict farm input prices to be at least 30% higher this year compared to 2021. European farmers are demonstrating and even rioting over policies forced on them that could lead to global famine. They see the actions of the globalists for what it is: An effort to destroy the world's food supply. Throw in the mysterious destruction of multiple food processing plants and the deaths of poultry and livestock too numerous to tally. Also in June, the soaring stock market took a nose dive and Fed Chairman, Jerome Powell, admitted they are looking at replacing cash with digital currency that will keep track of everything you purchase. Surely the black horse is ready to ride! * To be blunt, economies around the world are on the verge of collapse. JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is warning about a “coming economic hurricane.” He states, "You better brace yourself.” * How can I not reference the raging apostasy, the wolves among the flock, and the doctrine of demons, all thriving in many churches today? This sad state of church affairs may be one of the most significant signs of the times out there. And most churches will not touch certain topics essential to helping people understand the times! A recent study reveals that just 37% of Christian pastors have a biblical worldview! More than 2/3 do not! * We are watching Israel sound the war drums even in the midst of her collapsed government. In the face of Iran’s continued development of nuclear capability (she’s almost there), the Israeli Air Force has developed a new capability to fly its F-35 jets from Israel to Iran without requiring mid-air refueling. I have provided just a few short bullet points that I have kept my eye on here in 2022 that tell me the King is coming any day. I could list dozens more. We are trending towards the Tribulation, the “time of Jacob’s trouble.” And while believers can rejoice at our destination, remember that contained in the above situations are much suffering and perplexity globally. And human beings cannot solve these problems. That is why the word “perplexity” is seen in Luke 21:25. In the meantime, we are on a rescue mission to save the lost. The King of Kings must return to establish His earthly Kingdom on earth and clean up chaos, confusion, and consternation brought about by the Antichrist and his minions. The stage is being set now. The curtain for the last act could rise any day. No previous generation has seen this stunning convergence allowing everything to fall into place. . . . Olive Tree Ministries Netanyahu Promises Peace Accords With Multiple Nations Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to bring full peace agreements with Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries if he wins the election for the 25th Knesset this fall and forms a government. Netanyahu said: "I would like to express my appreciation to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, for his contribution to the achievement of the four historic peace agreements we have brought - the 'Abraham Accords.'" "If I return to lead the State of Israel on your behalf, I intend to bring about full peace agreements with Saudi Arabia and also with other Arab countries," Netanyahu added. "While Netanyahu's return to power is far from a certainty, it does show the desire of Israeli leaders to expand the peace agreements that have begun with several Arab nations through the 'Abraham Accords' - regardless of who might win the upcoming elections. Peace with Saudi Arabia, the heart of the Sunni Muslim world would be an amazing turn of events after continuous wars since Israel's creation. Some would call such a peace agreement even 'prophetic'." . . . . Saudi Arabia has also made clear in the past they would not agree to any peace deal until the Palestinian issue was solved, thus giving a true false sense of security in Israel that "peace and safety" has finally been achieved in the Middle East. It also makes sense that such a significant treaty would have the backing of world powers to 'confirm' or 'guarantee' such a treaty. This recent statement by Netanyahu reminds us of this desire to one day reach a final peace accord. Ironically, Shiite Iran's push for a nuclear weapon is speeding up the timetable for Saudi Arabia, Israel and other nations to come to some type of rapprochement in an effort to counter Iran's power. Whether the famous battle of Ezekiel 38 will happen before or after the start of this Tribulation period begins remains to be seen.... but it appears the two events will be prophetically interlinked." https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=5467 Donna said, It’s as though the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are now out of the barn, but they can’t make their global appearance until the Church is called Home in the Rapture. The Bible is clear that we will be with Jesus in Heaven before these riders begin their deadly trek across planet earth. What passage do you believe this to be true? AKA - that the 4 Horsemen cannot make their global appearance until the Church is 'called home'? The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse comes out of Revelation chapter 6. The Church was removed somewhere between chapters 3 & 4. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse comes out of Revelation chapter 6. The Church was removed somewhere between chapters 3 & 4. Being pan-trib, meaning I'll accept when it happens. Where in scripture does it happen? "Somewhere between chapters 3 & 4" is way too ambiguous for me. Some say it's Revelation 3:10 - some say it's Revelation 4:1. I don't see a gathering or harpazo there in either one. The Church is never again mentioned in Revelation after chapter 3. The exact timing is not revealed. To the Philadelphia Church God promises to keep the born again believers from the tribulation not go thru it. And He says let no man steal your crown … what crown? The crown of watching and longing … referred to in II Timothy 4:8 “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” Rev 3:10-11 10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. 11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Good bye wrote: "Being pan-trib, meaning I’ll accept when it happens." It's reasonable to trust our Lord who tells us to comfort one another, reminding His church/watchers to look up when He opens the clouds to announce: "Arise, My Beloved, Come away with Me, while I hide you in my Heavenly chambers til My wrath has been completed . . . . surely the Tribulation is unnecessary for Christ's church . . . Jacob's trouble (Daniel's 70th week) is when God pours out His wrath on Christ rejectors . . . . ~ Good Bye wrote - Being pan-trib, meaning I’ll accept when it happens. That is quite a funny statement, you will have no choice but to accept it when it happens. lol
