THE ASTEROIDS ARE COMING!

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (31 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 2 deer and a bunny!

This headline, from the AP, caught my eye this morning: “Skyscraper-size asteroid will buzz Earth on Friday (today), safely passing within 1.7 million miles.”

In the article, the AP staff reported: “Don’t worry: There’s no chance of it hitting us since it will pass seven times the distance from Earth to the moon.

NASA’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies estimates the space rock is between 690 feet (210 meters and 480 meters across. That means the asteroid could be similar in size to New York City’s Empire State Building or Chicago’s Willis Tower. Discovered in 2008, the asteroid is designated as 2008 OS7. It won’t be back again until 2032, but it will be a much more distant encounter, staying 45 million miles (72 million kilometers) away.

The harmless flyby is one of several encounters this week. Three much smaller asteroids also will harmlessly buzz Earth on Friday (today), no more than tens of yards across, with another two on Saturday. On Sunday, an asteroid roughly the size of 2008 OS7 will swing by, staying 4.5million miles (7.3 million kilometers) away.”

Now, as I (Doug) have said before, there are two missing words in these calculations: “Lord willing!” Referring to Christ in Colossians 1:15-17, Paul wrote: “He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all things have been created by Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”

In other words, it is nothing for Christ to keep an asteroid away or for Him to move an asteroid to hit the earth. Read Revelation 6:12-14 to see what I mean. Note: “He” in verses12-14 is Jesus. And so, based on the Word of God, I say, “Lord willing, these asteroids will miss the earth.”

I find it interesting that, over the last few days, I have been writing about “signs in the sun, the moon and the stars” which Jesus said would occur before His return in Luke 21: 25-28. He also told His disciples, in Mark 13:33, 35, 37, to “stay on the alert” which we can do by watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, you can become one today, even right now, by simply agreeing with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). And, if you do, I’ll see you in heaven! Love, Doug (2/2/24)

NO ELECTIONS?

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (34 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 2 deer, 2 bunnies, a dog and got a “honk” from a truck driver! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from a recent Technocracy News & Trends, really perked my curiosity: “Klaus Schwab On AI: We Don’t Even Need Democratic Elections!”

In the article which was posted by Peter Koenig via Global Research, I read: “Klaus Schwab is not a Communist or a Fascist; he is both a Technocrat and a Transhumanist. No other labels apply. He wants to drive the entire world into a Scientific Dictatorship. Note: Can you say, “Follow the science!” His (Schwab’s) imagination runs wild with visions of technological possibilities, where if he thinks it, it will somehow materialize. In short, Schwab is detached from reality and, like the Sirens of Crete, is beguiling all who will listen.

The defense to overcome the mythological Sirens was to stop your ears up and refuse to listen to them. More of the world is doing just this, and Schwab feels the heat. He identifies the ‘libertarian’ movement as his archenemy and ‘free speech’ as his anathema.

Schwab likely believes his own narrative, and this is what makes him so dangerous. Others are seeing this as well. Truckers and farmers are going ballistic all over the world, for instance. Liberty-minded people are finally sensing the net of scientific dictatorship cast over them, and they are recoiling from it. Like Henry Kissinger and Zbigniew Brezinski (his former mentors) before him, he (Klaus) will soon find the ultimate reality that his technology will not save him, that his imagination will not make him post-human, and that death will finally claim his miserable soul.” – TN Editor

And yet, there’s “good news” and hope for Klaus (and all men, women, boys and girls) in Christ. Jesus reminded us of this in John 3:16 where He said: “God so loved the world (including Klaus), that He gave HIs only begotten Son (Jesus), that whoever believes in Him (including Klaus) should not perish, but have eternal life.” So, let’s pray for Klaus and his salvation and see what God will do.

Now, before I sign off for today, let me ask you, “Have you agreed with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believed He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16)? If you have, you’re on your way to heaven. Now, simply watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. Blessings with love in Christ, Doug (2/1/24)

SUN & FUN!

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (32 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 3 deer! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from yesterday’s EarthSky News, really got my attention this morning: “Sun News: Double fun! Activity on 2 sides!”

In the article, I read: “Sun activity was high yesterday, with a big M6.8 flare and a corresponding solar particle storm at Earth. And the aftereffects of that big blast have extended into today. AR3559 in the northwest is displaying energetic jets and huge loops of condensing plasma, aka coronal rain. These loops appear to be the ones that formed after the M6.8 flare. Sun scientists call them ‘post-flare loops.’ Meanwhile on the sun’s opposite limb, over the past day we’ve seen a dancing prominence and accompanying jets of plasma.”

Now, please know, I am not a scientist, but a semi-retired pastor who loves to study and teach Bible prophecy, write books and a daily blog at dougsdailydoings.home.blog. Check it out and you will not only find some interesting and, perhaps prophetic, articles about the second coming of Christ, but also my daily “creature count” of God’s creatures I see on my walk.

Before I sign off today, let me ask you, in the words of Pastor D. James Kennedy, “If you were to die today, would you be 100% sure you would go to heaven?” If you are, then keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not sure, then, please, agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). And, if you do, I’ll see you in heaven! Love in Christ, Doug (1/31/24)

SIGNS in the MOON!

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (34 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 5 deer and heard Barky the dog letting the neighbors and me know he was not happy to see me. Thank You, Jesus, for all Your creatures, including Barky!

This recent (1/28/24) headline from EarthSky Voices, really got my attention: “The moon is shrinking, causing moonquakes near planned Artemis landing sites.”

In the article, I read: “In the next few years, NASA plans to send astronauts to the lunar south pole region with its Artemis campaign. On January 25, 2024, NASA released data from a study that helps scientists better understand this strategic part of the moon. The study says ‘moonquakes’ and faults generated as the moon’s interior gradually cools and shrinks include areas near and within some of the identified candidate landing regions for Artemis 3’s first crewed landing.

Tom Watters of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., was lead author of a paper on research published January 25 in the peer-reviewed Planetary Science Journal. He said: “Our modeling suggests that shallow moonquakes capable of producing strong ground shaking in the south polar region as possible from slip events on existing faults or the formation of new thrust faults. The global distribution of young thrust faults, their potential to be active, and the potential to form new thrust faults from ongoing global contraction should be considered when planning the location and stability of permanent outposts on the moon.”

Now, I don’t know about you, but I had never heard of “moonquakes” until I read the previous article which made me think of Luke 21:25 where Jesus told His disciples that, before His return to the earth, “There will be signs in the sun, the moon and the stars.” The good doctor also recorded Jesus as saying in Luke 21:11, “There will be great (8.0+) earthquakes.” And, speaking of “earthquakes,” I thought you might be interested to know that, overnight, there was a “very minor” (2.7) quake, 25 KM, SE of Livengood, Alaska (population: 13, as of 2010).

So, all of this to remind you that Jesus is coming! Question: “Have you agreed with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believed He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16)? Please know your answer will determine your eternal destiny, heaven or hell. My prayer is that I will see you in heaven. Love in Christ, Doug (1/30/24)

OH DEER!

Good morning, blog readers, from foggy and cool (28 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw, get this, a record 25 deer and a bunny! Thank You, Jesus!

On a much more serious note, this morning-headline from KCNA’s Jack Kim of Reuters, got my attention: “North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise-missiles.” In the article, Kim reported: “North Korea tested its new submarine-launched cruise missiles on Sunday, firing an upgraded missile for the second time in a week and accelerating its navy’s nuclear armament, state media reported on Monday (today). Leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test of the missile, called ‘Pulhwasal-3-31,’ which is identical to the strategic cruise missiles that the North test-launched last week as part of upgrading its weapons system.” Me: “Can you say Revelation 16:12?”

In addition, there was this headline from today’s israelAM: “Iranian media and Syrian opposition sources reported Israel strikes against the headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in the region in the Saida Zeinab region, just south of Damascus, earlier today. Multiple casualties were reported. Me: “Can you say Isaiah 17:1?”

Certainly, we live in scary and, perhaps prophetical, times. And yet, in the midst of all the “wars and rumors of war” which Jesus predicted would happen before His return in Matthew 24:6, Mark 13:7, 8 and Luke 21:9, 10, we should take comfort in what Jesus also said to His disciples then and now, in Matthew 28:30, “And lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Thank You, Jesus!

So, dearly beloved in Christ, let us take comfort in the promises of Jesus and keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, why not become one today by agreeing with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins (past, present and future) and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Blessings with love and prayers, Doug (1/29/24)

THE BLESSED HOPE!

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (33 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 4 deer and 2 bunnies. Thank You, Jesus!

Question: “Why are so many so-called “Christians” not the least bit interested in, what Paul called, “the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus?”

Here’s a thought. Years ago, when Rick Warren was writing his “Purpose Driven” books, in one of them, he quoted Jesus as saying to His disciples: “Bible prophecy is none of our business!” Wow! Really? About 30% of the Bible is “none of our business!” Did you know that there are three Scriptures which forbid us from “adding to or taking away” from God’s Word (Deuteronomy 4:2, Proverbs 30:5,6; Revelation 22:18, 19) which just happen to be in the beginning, middle and end of the Bible. By the way, the apostle John wrote, in Revelation 19:10, “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” As a result, I would say we ought to be excited about and look forward to “the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.”

And so, while we wait for “our blessed hope,” Jesus, let us continue to: watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Love in Christ, Doug (1/28/24)

Do Not Be Afraid!

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (32 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, for the second day in a row, I saw 5 deer! Thank You, Jesus!

Check out these headlines from this week’s news:

#1. The Biden Administration and the Iranian Regime’s Nuclear Weapons (Gatestone Institute)

#2. Outdoing US, China makes a splash at Emirati defense tech show

In the first article, Dr. Majid Rafizadeh wrote: “In a noteworthy development, for the first time, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has issued a warning, signaling that Iran now holds a sufficient quantity of highly enriched uranium capable of producing multiple nuclear warheads.”

The regime has been actively supporting Hamas against Israel, providing assistance to Yemen’s Houthi terror group to attack ships in the Red Sea, escalating tensions with Pakistan, and providing weaponry to Russia for use against Ukraine. These multifaceted engagements in regional and global conflicts indicate the regimes likely view of nuclear weapons as a means to further its strategic objectives. In the midst of these ongoing conflicts, the last thing we need is an aggressive regime, with terrorist inclinations – and clearly no intention, despite every opportunity the West has given it, of ‘coming in from the cold’ – possessing nuclear weapons.”

In the second article, Agnes Helou, reporting for “Breaking Defense,” wrote of China: “The Asian giant had more than 50 entities present at UMEX 2024, according to organizers, compared to less than two dozen from the US and just a few from Russia.”

And Jesus said to His disciples, in Matthew 24:6,”You will be hearing of wars and rumors of war. see that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end.”

I don’t know about you, but all these threats of war from China, Russia, Iran plus North Korea who have or will soon have nuclear weapons is frightening. But, remember, Jesus also said to His disciples, in Matthew 28:20: “And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Note: There are numerous times in the Old Testament and, by my count, 7 in the New Testament when the Lord told His disciples, “Do not be afraid.” Remember, we have the “sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (Ephesians 6:17) to “extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” I also like what someone else told me: “Fear knocked at the door; faith answered; there was no one there!”

So, dearly beloved in Christ, despite all the threats from our enemy to frighten and discourage us, let us remember Hebrews 12:2 and “fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of God. And, if you are still not a believer in Jesus, please agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). And, if you do, I’ll see you in heaven. Love and prayers, Doug (1/27/24)

HERE COMES the SUN!

Good morning, blog readers, from misty and cool (34 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a deer running in the opposite direction when she saw me coming! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from the January 23, 2024 EarthSky Sun News, was exciting and, perhaps, a sample of things to come in the days, weeks and months ahead, as we get closer to the Lord’s return:

“Sun news: What a day! Huge flare increase and multiple CMEs.” In the article posted by C. Alex Young, Raul Cortes and Armando Caussade, they wrote: “What a day of solar activity! Over the past day we saw an increase in the number of flares, an increase in flare intensity, an M5.1 flare (that’s halfway to an X-flare), and a filament eruption that produced an Earthbound coronal mass ejection (CME). You name it, we saw it! And to top it off, we’re anticipating a geomagnetic storm with possible auroral displays tonight. After more than a week-long lull, the sun is back to showing the behavior we’d expect from a star on its way to solar maximum.”

So, you might ask: “How does this story fit into Bible prophecy?” Well, I’m glad you asked because, according to Luke 21: 25-28, the good doctor wrote that, before the Lord’s return, “There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, men fainting from fear and the expectation of the things which are coming upon the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then (drum roll), they will see the SON OF MAN coming in a cloud with power and great glory! Hallelujah!!!

Yes, dearly beloved in Christ, He is coming! And, even though we will not know the “day or the hour” (Mark 13:32), I believe we will know the “season” of His return, based on the increasing “signs” He gave us in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. He also told us, in Mark 13:33, 35, 37, to “be on the alert,” watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please don’t delay; simply agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Believe me, you will be eternally grateful! Love, Doug (1/26/24)

THE TRILATERAL COMMISSION!

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and warm (33 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 5 deer! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from yesterday’s Technocracy News and Trends, really got my attention: “Boom: Biden Appoints Member of Trilateral Commission to Head the World Bank.”

In the article, the TNT editor reported: “President Biden is stacking his Administration with current or former members of the Trilateral Commission. Note the key positions that each of these occupy:

Anthony Blinken – Secretary of State, Susan Rice – Domestic Policy Advisor, Mark Brzezinski -Ambassador to Poland, R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to China, Ken Juster, U.S. Ambassador to India, Wendy Sherman, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor, Lael Brainerd, Member, U.S. Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, Eric Schmidt – Office of Science and Technology Policy, John Podesta – Green New Deal spending tsar and Ajay Banga – President of the World Bank.

President Biden said of his choice of Ajay Banga to be the President of the World Bank: “Ajay is uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at this critical moment in history. He has spent more than three decades building and managing successful, global companies that create jobs and bring investment to developing economies, and guiding organizations through periods of fundamental change. He has a proven track record managing people and systems, and partnering with global leaders around the world to deliver results.”

It would be interesting to keep track of all these world leaders to see how many times they show up on the nightly news. I’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, how are you doing spiritually? Your answer to this question is of the utmost importance not only in regards to salvation, but also in regards to sanctification or, as Peter put it, “growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (II Peter 3:18).”

So, have you agreed with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believed He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16)? And, if you have, are you now watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes? Lord willing, I’ll see you in heaven, if not sooner. Blessings with love in Christ, Doug (1/25/24)

WWIII?

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and mild (33 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 2 deer! Thank You, Jesus!

This recent headline, from Michael Snyder of the American Dream, really got my attention: “World War III!” Note: This article is definitely not for “little ears.”

In the article, Michael wrote: “Prominent leaders all over the globe are starting to publicly acknowledge that World War III is coming. In many cases they are expressing hope that it can still be avoided, but that becomes less likely with each passing day.

Multiple parties are escalating the conflict in the Middle East. The war in Ukraine has entered a dangerous new phase, and the election that just happened in Taiwan has made a Chinese invasion much more probable. So what is going to happen if major powers start tangling with one another all over the planet? We really are on the brink of the unthinkable, but most people in the general population (and I would add, the church), have no idea how dire things have become.

On Monday, British Defense Minister Grant Shapps warned that we are now in a ‘pre-war world’ and that western powers could soon find themselves fighting Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. We find ourselves at the dawn of this new era. The Berlin Wall is a distant memory, but we have come full circle, moving from a post-war to a pre-war world. An age of idealism has been replaced by a hard-headed realism. I was stunned that he was willing to give the public such an honest assessment. But, of course, he is right. Multiple wars are coming. U.S. officials are issuing similar warnings. Here is one example: A source within the Pentagon has warned Daily Express US that ‘we are on the brink of World War 3 amid surging conflict in the Middle East sparked largely by Iran . The source inside the Pentagon that issued this rather ominous warning is a man named Nicholas Drummond, and he claims that the current war in the Middle East could literally result in ‘the end of Iran.'”

Now, let me jump in and say that I believe, based on the prophecy of Ezekiel 38-39, the Lord God Himself will destroy Russia, Iran and a host of other nations when they invade Israel “to capture a spoil.” Then, I believe, according to Revelation 16:12-16, the so-called “kings from the east” which, I believe, will include China, North Korea and the other remaining nations will march to Megiddo where they will be destroyed by the Lord Jesus Christ at His coming (Revelation 19:11-21).

And so, for the believer in Jesus, there is “good news” because the Bible tells us that not only is Jesus coming for His bride, the church, which is made up of all those who have agreed with God they are sinners who need a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believed He died on a cross for their sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all their sins and give them eternal life (John 3:16).

Jesus said, in Matthew 24:6, “And you will be hearing of wars and rumors of war; see that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end.” Yes, wars are frightening. But, the Lord Jesus will be with us and fighting for us and give us the victory. So, “fix your eyes on Him” (Hebrews 12:2) and keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Him until He comes. Blessings with love and prayers, Doug (1/24/24)