The scriptures tell you where things are going in the end times. There is a new world order coming however it is not going to last long. Europe is going to emerge as a preeminent world military power and pursue enemies from the South.
Matthew 24 – There will be natural disasters, many wars, increasing wickedness, coldness of hearts, and many false prophets.
Romans 1:24 – “They started worshiping creation instead of the creator who is forever praised”
Book of Revelation and book of Jude
Antichrist and Globalism: The Final Act
The book of Daniel has a lot of end times prophecy concerning the tribulation period. The Antichrist will start a war and invade some middle east countries (king of the south) that ends with a peace agreement.
That starts a seven year tribulation period. There will be a period of peace at this time although natural disasters and such will continue. After 3.5 years, the Antichrist breaks the peace agreement and terrible times will start with another war.
Daniel 8:23 – During this time when the world has become completely wicked, a leader with a fierce or bold appearance will emerge. The Antichrist is a European political leader (king of the north), from an alliance of nations that comprise the beast kingdom. He will invade the middle east again and this time Israel as well. “And with deceit he shall attack and destroy many suddenly when they are at peace.”
The Antichrist will rule from Jerusalem for 42 months, persecute Christians to death, and abolish the daily sacrifice from the temple. He will also magnify himself above God and blaspheme his name. He is destroyed by the splendor of the return of Jesus.
Daniel 11:32 – “He (Antichrist) will corrupt unbelievers with flattery to turn them against the covenant people of God (Israel/Christians), but the people who know their God shall firmly resist him (be strong and do great exploits)”.
Two Witnesses (Rev 11)
Consider the two witnesses and their 42 month ministry as a milestone of the last days. They will have the power to cause droughts, plagues, and turn waters into blood. Anyone that tries to harm them will be devoured with the judgment fire of God. The two witnesses will be killed at the end of their ministry and the world will celebrate since the witnesses tormented them. But after three and a half days they will be publicly raised from the dead by God. This is a sign as well that God will resurrect his saints.
Whore of Babylon (Rev 17)
This is an end times gentile city that rules over the kings of the earth. That great city has made many nations wealthy with trade, she is a political power, and full of wickedness. God will cause the beast kingdom to destroy the city with fire and permit their rule. This will change the world order briefly so as to fulfill God’s purpose. Remember, God is sovereign.
This is in fact a harbor city since the bible describes the terror as arriving ships witness the city burning. This is where the merchants would bring their goods to sell and now that is gone. God warns his people to come out of her so they do not receive her plagues.
Rev 17:15 – “The beast shall hate the whore and make her desolate”
The Mark of the Beast
This is a digital tattoo or implant under the skin on your right hand or forehead, that brands you for destruction. The Antichrist world leader will require you to receive the mark during the tribulation to buy or sell anything. Remember, what you put your faith in is the most important decision you will ever make, and the setup paved with lies and fear is now coming your way.
There is a declaration and last severe warning (or plea) that anyone taking the mark of the beast have no hope left for salvation. It could buy you a couple of more years near the end but consider the cost.
Call to Encouragement
Jesus said from Matthew 28:18 – “all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me”
Rev 14:9 is a call and encouragement for the saints to patient endurance and perseverance through all trials (tests). If you fall away during imprisonment, hunger, homelessness or hatred from others you are not really a believer. You are still trying to live in two worlds and don’t want your faith to cost you anything.
Rev 12:11 – “They defeated the enemy (satan) by the blood of the lamb (Jesus), and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives even unto death.”
At some point the church everywhere should start resembling again the early church of Romans 16 as an example of true Christian fellowship.
John 13:34 – A new command I give you: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have genuine love for one another.”
There are many Christians that will endure the great tribulation until the Lord returns. Why would God remove all Christians and have no witnesses?
The Great Commission: Witness!
Jesus says in Matt 24:14 – “and this gospel will be preached throughout all the world as a testimony to all nations and then the end will come.” There is Rev 7:14 that point to believers who go through the great tribulation.
Rev 20:11 – “Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them.”
Rev 21:4 – “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Spiritual Warfare
Love is a tactic of spiritual warfare. Do not step into the trap of offence or unforgiveness, giving the devil any advantage. Live the authentic life, turn to Jesus at all times and for all things, Do not swim upstream all the time by resisting what God is trying to do in your life. If you do not know then be still, wait patiently on the Lord, seek with a pure heart, listen and obey. Associate only where there is true fellowship and true worship.
Resist the attacks of the devil knowing your struggle is not with flesh and blood (others), it is with spiritual wickedness. The sword of the spirit is the word of God and your weapon when under attack. Meditate on it to renew your mind and strengthen your faith. Speak it to yourself and others as encouragement. Select what you watch, are around and listening to all the time since the wrong things have an erosive effect.
2 Peter 5:9 – Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your fellow believers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of trials and suffering.”
2 Tim 4:7 – When the devil attacks, then stand. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Lead with Love – witness from love and not pride or selfish motives. Testify to the goodness of God and how the Lord has blessed and changed your life. Answer questions making known that we are all sinners and how sin destroys. Some will listen and some won’t. It is something you live each day in your daily life as well.
You are not being a friend to anyone when you support and accept a lifestyle that is destroying their soul. Never judge either!
Proverbs 18:21 and Matt 12:36 – Your words have power. In fact the “power of life and death” are in them.
Consider your words carefully knowing you can speak life or death to another. Sometimes you can decide to say nothing at all. This is a time to prepare your hearts and minds. Do not be troubled by the current things as the Lord said.
The great commission is the salvation of souls. Any work that does not support or directly accomplish that is in vain.
The word of God is the source for revelation truth, joy, power, comfort and warfare. Always refer to the word of God and consider the early church for examples of pure authentic Christianity. Why think yourself so different from them?
Faith, Prayer and hearing/reading the word of God then work together.
Spend more time in quiet stillness and have your mind continually renewed through meditating on the LIVING word of God.
Author – Shaun Hummel