April 27
*The Extinction Protocol - "Strong activity continues at Indonesia's Mt Lokon Volcano"
*CNS News.com - "H5N1 flu virus could be 'engineered' to put hundreds of millions at risk; Bird Flu has 60% fatality rate"
As
we continue to see, just more increasing signs of end-time prophetic
revelation in the form of 'Pestilences' (Luke 21:11) & 'Plague'
(Rev. 6:8, 11:6 & 16:21)
April 28
*Fox News - "Anti-bullying speaker curses Christian teens"
Isn't
it amazing how rapidly we Christians are becoming the radical
minority?! This speaker was basing his statements on homosexual young
people being the ones receiving the brunt of the bullying ... and
because we believe (at least some of us) that this is a sinful
lifestyle, we are the cause of the ENTIRE bullying problem! ... What
this speaker needs to learn is that , in fact, if we are really living
and walking in the true teachings of the Bible, then we would be the
LAST people to single out anyone because, even though we do believe
homosexuality to be a sinful way of life, we would still love the person
... and not bully them ... and pray for them ...
*BBC News - "Spanish unemployment hits record high of 24.4% - Greece wracked with grief over record suicides"
This
is just the tip of the iceberg. Not only Spain, but the entire
Eurozone is at record unemployment highs. Besides Spain's 25% adult
rate, their teen rate stands at over 50%! ..... and here's an
interesting side note - the U.S.'s 16-19 year old unemployment rate
stands at 75%!!! ...... and all these numbers are only going to get
worse as we go forward and world debt continues to mount ... I wonder
just how long before all this blows up into unprecedented chaos ... and
we think the "Occupy Wall Street" movement is disruptive? ... It will be
just a 'drop in the ocean' compared to what's coming .. and it's just
around the corner. Once again, this all reminds me of the perfect
scenario for some charismatic leader to step forward and claim to have
all the answers for the world's healing. Remember the white horse rider
(the 1st horseman of the apocalypse) in Revelation 6:2 ... the one with
the crown and bow, but no arrow ... I believe this rider to be non
other than this soon- coming world leader ... and because he has no
apparent weapon(s), it would seem to represent a bloodless takeover of
power. Wouldn't an economic collapse make this possible? ... Just
think & pray about it ...
April 29
*16 killed in attack on Nigeria University church service - One killed in grenade attack at church in Kenya"
.....
and this just the Christian persecution we are hearing about. Trust me
when I say that this terrible thing is rapidly increasing all across
the globe. I'm sure glad we Christians don't kill Muslims and members
of other faiths ...... Oh, but wait ...... don't some of our most
prominent christian leaders claim that we all worship the same god?
... Amazing!!!
April 30
*WND News - "Muslim Brotherhood endorses Obama faith advisor"
Isn't
this nice!! I'm so pleased that our president, who claims to be a
christian, is making sound and intelligent choices in those he chooses
to advise him on important issues concerning faith and our country. Who
knows ... maybe we can soon enjoy the benefits of Sharia Law in our
land. ... That's always been a positive support base for the advancement
of our christian beliefs .......... how did this all happen so
quickly? ....
*Fox News - "Does the Bible still matter in 2012?"
The
Barna polling source says their research shows that while 69% of
Americans believe the Bible provides answers on how to live a meaningful
life, more than half were unable to identify the first five books of
the Bible. More astonishing, also more than half who claim to be
christian didn't know the fundamental differences between the teachings
of the Bible, the Koran and The Book Of Mormon. ......... Where are our
churches?!!!!! .... and we wonder why our country is going to hell
..................
*BBC News - Latin America -
"Peru examines deaths of more than 500 pelicans - Also found carcasses
of 54 Boobies, several Sea Lions and Turtles"
We'll wait this one out ... but I'm willing to bet that this has been caused by something man-made.
*CNBC - "Economist: World facing state of great depression" (Note: This Yale economic professor also predicted the 'dot.com' bubble of the early 2000's as well as the housing bubble)
The world needs leadership!!! (Refer back to April 28 "BBC News" article's comment)
May 1
*The Extinction Protocol - "Columbia's Nevado del Ruiz Volcano emits 2000 meter-high steam cloud"
*CNBC - "Global investors resume exit from Euro debt"
I'm
telling you ... as far as world currency is concerned, the 'Euro' is
not far away from becoming extinct ..... and when this happens, you will
see civil chaos the likes of which has never been seen before ... and
how sad it will be for those who will suffer because of it ....
*Reuters - "Mexico shaken by several quakes (6.3, 5.7, 5.0)"
May 2
*National Post - "The time is finished: Religious sect erects billboards in Toronto ahead of the 'Transformation'"
This
cult, called 'Growing In Grace International', which has branches in
five Canadian cities and members in more than 130 countries, believes
that on June 30th, their Texas-based leader, Jose de Luis de Jesus (they
believe he is the real Jesus), will be 'transformed'. ..... Here we go
again ... just another, more recent 'Harold Camping' type .... Why do
people keep coming along setting dates ... and deceiving those 'who are
easily mislead' ... Doesn't the Bible say that NO ONE knows the exact
date? .... Matthew 24:36 says, " No one knows about that day or hour,
not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." ....
After reading this, I would say that it would take a lot of stupidity to
set a date that not even Jesus Himself knew of ... The Bible also says
that in the last days, "... false Christs and false prophets will
appear ....." (Matthew 24:24). ...... Once again, the real tragedy to me
is how many fall to these 'false teachings' ... and again it comes down
to people not being taught the basics of the Bible. .... I pray that
all pastors & teachers of the Bible will wake up and try to reach as
many as possible before it is too late!
*WND World - "Hundreds of Christians slaughtered in Nigeria - Muslim group 'Boko Haran' has vowed to eradicate Christianity"
We've
already seen and spoken of christian persecution in an earlier article
this week ... but this is just the continuation of the same ... and
tragically, we will see much more as we move closer .......
*The Times of Israel - "Six army battalions called up under emergency orders to meet growing threat on Egypt, Syria border"
Zechariah
14:2 says, "I will gather all nations to Jerusalem to fight against it
..." I wonder what it's like facing enemies all around you each and
every day ... with rockets flying at you from those who hate you, just
because you are a Jew ... that all-out war could start at any minute ...
I wonder how we would feel if some Mexican group was firing rockets
into San Diego or El Paso all the time ... if some nut-cases in Canada
where firing at us from across their border ... and yet the world sits
back and criticizes them every moment of every day .... Oh yea, that's
right .. the Bible said it would be this way, didn't it? ...
May 3
*Our Amazing Planet - "5 Volcanos you should keep your eye on"
Besides the ones commonly mentioned in recent weeks, also watch:
5) Sangay in Ecuador
4) Santa maria in Guatemala
3) Stromboli in Italy
2) Etna in Italy
1) Yasur in Vanuatu
Also, ones to watch in the U.S. & its territories:
Kilauea in Hawaii
Pagan in Commonwealth of the Marianas
Anatahan also in Marianas
Yellowstone Super Volcano in Wyoming Long Valley Volcanic Center in Sierra Nevadas in California
Cascade Range in Oregon & Washington
Redoubt in Alaska
Just
remember that Jesus said all these types of events would only increase
as "Birth Pains" as we draw closer to the Lord's Triumphant return.
*CBS News - "Earthquake swarm strikes off West Coast again"
*King World News - "We will see unbelievable chaos going forward"
The
article goes on to say that unemployment, record high numbers of
bizarre weather phenomenon, famine, hunger, pestilence, young people
running amok, civil chaos across the globe .... Sounds like someone
reading prophecy right out of the Bible! ...... but wait a minute ...
isn't there someone coming soon that will "fix" all this? ............
*The Washington Times - "Russia threatens to strike NATO missile defense sites"
How
appropriate! .... The King of the North is raising its ugly head once
again. I remember back in 1989 when the Soviet Union crumbled ... I
mean to tell you that us 'prophecy people' took a beating from our
critics. Why wouldn't they attack us? After all, the King of the North
(Russia) came tumbling down and they (the critics) thought that our
interpretation of scripture was all wrong. ... I must admit that I was a
bit confused about it, but after some soul-searching and prayer, I just
was reminded to leave it all in God's capable hands and it would all
work out. ...... Well? He's baaaaaaaaaaaack!!! .... For those who are
interested in this "King of the North" teaching, go to the 'Teaching
Tab' on this site & click on "Ezekiel War."
Well,
that's it for this week's news stories. ... As for my next commentary, I
will be expanding on the "homosexual" situation that has become so
prominent in our country today. I feel compelled to address this
particular subject since the amount of attention it received in my last
commentary while addressing Obama and his views of the subject. I have
had many questions, both face-to-face as well as private e-mails. ...
So, be looking for it.
Until next time,
Red