If by late Friday night I am not moved in my spirit, we may be here till the Fall! God Forbid :negative: TR Hey, check out the convergence of things lining up for June 16th ... its also the anniversary of the Bethlehem Star. This put a smile on my face and hopefully yours too. : ) Stay alert ... perhaps this weekend is it! Mid June Convergence The approaching June 16 marks the convergence of six key prophetic elements. 1. Sunday Biblically, Sunday is “resurrection day” as Jesus rose from the dead early on a Sunday morning (Mark 16:9). Sunday is also the day on which the Apostle John was spiritually caught up to heaven at the sound of a “voice like a trumpet” (Rev. 1:10; 4:1). 2. Summer is Near Less than a week after spring’s final Sunday, June 21 marks the solstice and the beginning of summer. In Matthew’s parable of the fig tree, “summer” is a metaphor for the end of the age (Matt. 24:32). 3. Biblical Pentecost Counting seven-weeks from the day after the Sabbath following Passover as prescribed in Leviticus, this year’s Pentecost, or Feast of Weeks, lands on June 16. Pentecost celebrates the wheat harvest (Ex. 34:22). Prophetically, the wheat harvest represents the harvest of believers at the end of the age (Mark 4:26, 27, 29; Rev. 14:15; Matt. 13:39). 4. The Full Moon Biblically, the full moon is associated with the feasts of the Lord and the sounding of the ram’s horn, or trumpet (Ps. 81:3). The full moon is also the time when the goodman, or ruler, of the house is expected to return (Prov. 7:19, 20). 5. Jupiter/Full-Moon Conjunction God uses the stars and planets for “signs” to mark appointed times and to “reveal knowledge” (Gen. 1:11; Ps. 19: 1, 2). On June 16, the Full Moon and Jupiter will come into close conjunction in the Constellation Ophiuchus. Typologically, the Moon symbolizes the Church. The Planet Jupiter, a.k.a. the King Planet, symbolizes Messiah. The Constellation Ophiuchus pictures the Serpent Holder, or Restrainer. At the time of the conjunction, Jupiter will be nearer the Earth than at any other time of year. The closest phase of conjunction will occur during the evening of the 16th in Jerusalem, the time when the biblical day ends and the next one begins (Gen. 1:5). 6. Anniversary of the Bethlehem Star June 17 marks the Gregorian anniversary of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction, or “Bethlehem Star,” which signaled the birth of Messiah in 2 BC. Summary To summarize, we have the following occurring at once: • A Jupiter-Moon conjunction; during the full Moon, while Jupiter is at its nearest. • The final Sunday before summer. • The Pentecost harvest festival. • The Gregorian anniversary of the Bethlehem Star. The prophetic themes embodied in this convergence are— • Resurrection. • A catching up to heaven. • Summer is near. • The harvest. • Fullness. • An appointed time. • The trumpet blast. • The return of the goodman. • A meeting of the Church and Messiah in the heavens. • A birth proclaimed by a sign. Additionally, the above is taking place during the harvest season following Israel’s 70th year since 1948 and on the heels of the 49th year since Jerusalem began to be rebuilt in spring 1969 (Jer. 29:10; Dan. 9:25) Having highlighted this remarkable convergence, we understand that a coming together of prophetic signs and timelines doesn’t necessarily mean the event alluded to, in this case the Rapture, is going to occur at this time. Oftentimes a convergence is simply a convergence, a sign or marker pointing forward. Besides, Jesus says he is coming at an hour we think not (Matt. 24:44). Such a rare and profound convergence is, however, intended to get our attention. Therefore, look up! The heavens are declaring to everyone who has ears to hear: “The King is on His way!” -Fair Use- What a joy you are Sis! Thanks for sharing. I was also ruminating on many of these same factors myself. Especially the part about summer being near! As far as I'm concerned it's a date. A date with Jesus and you! See ya Sunday! TR I was just about to post TW Tramm's latest, but Geri7 beat me to it. :good: Sounds good! By the way ... is there a special meeting place ... seems like everyone I know wants to meet by the Tree of Life ... just thought that area could get mighty crowded. B-) Just wondering where the RITA group are going to meet - at the rose garden? Or do we just need to pick a rose from the garden and then find everyone holding a rose? :rose:
By T.W. Tramm
Great stuff! Maranatha!!! Heading to the street corner with my rapture warning sign for a few hours.
