Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cold (11 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk with a fresh 5 inches of snow on the ground, I was reminded of that great and wonderful Scripture (Isaiah 1:18) where the Lord said: “Come now, and let us reason together,” says the Lord, “Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be white as snow.”
Sadly, and yet prophetically, the “rumors of war” continue. Here are some examples:
#1. “Naval Intelligence admiral: ‘Naive’ American public has a ‘China blindness’ problem” (“Naval” Warfare)
#2. “China Lasers Hawaii, Prepares for War (Gatestone Institute)
#3. North Korea threatens unprecedented action over allied military drills (Reuters)
In the first article, Justin Katz reported: “Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, the commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, also pushed back on the idea the US should discontinue its policy of ‘strategic ambiguity’ regarding Taiwan.”
In the second article, Gordon D. Chang recently wrote: “This spy balloon’s eight-day flight path certainly suggests China is gathering intelligence for either a first or second strike on America’s nukes. Combined with green lasers collecting atmospheric data useful for a strike by a hypersonic glide vehicle on Hawaii, American defense planners should be alarmed. The real story is the Pentagon was caught off-guard by the recent intrusions. Only after the Chinese spy balloon penetrated U.S. airspace did the Pentagon go back over previously collected radar data and realize that there had been intrusions in previous years. Deterrence is being eroded as China’s Communist Party is fast mobilizing all society for war. The laser shower is another warning that war is on the way.”
And, in the third article, the Reuters Staff wrote: “North Korea threatened to take ‘unprecedentedly’ constant, strong responses if South Korea and the United States press ahead with planned military drills, accusing the allies of raising tensions in the region.”
Question: “Did you notice any similarities to previous articles I have written in the “rumors of war department?” Answer: “Both China and North Korea fall into the category of the ‘kings from the east’ (Revelation 16:12-16) who, along with the other surviving armies of the world which, I believe, does not include the USA, will march to Megiddo, only to be defeated and destroyed by the Lord Jesus Christ at His coming (Revelation 19:11-21). Stay tuned!
As I look outside and see the sun brightly shining, blue skies and the beautiful, white snow on the ground, it’s hard to imagine a more beautiful scene. And yet, one day, when the Lord Jesus returns to the earth, He will bind the devil for 1,000 years, bring “peace on earth,” set up His kingdom and restore the animal world to its Eden-like state (Romans 8:19-23). As the group Casting Crowns sing, “I can only imagine!” Then, Satan will be released from his prison and lead a final charge against Jesus and His people, only to be thrown into the “lake of fire (hell) for eternity (Revelation 20:7-10). Then, the so-called “Great White Throne Judgment” (Revelation 20:11-15) for all the unbelievers of all time for an eternity in hell. Then, an eternity with the Lord Jesus Christ for all the saints for eternity in a new heaven and a new earth for eternity (Revelation 21-22).
Question: “Are you a “saint?” You are if you have agreed 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). Yes, dear brothers and sisters, Jesus is coming! May we continue to watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. Blessings, Doug (2/17/23)