Deception always appears reasonable. It’s always camouflaged in a desirable offer or package. The “mark of the beast” will appear reasonable when introduced.
For the first time in history the abiblity exists to mark or track everyone on earth.
I’m sitting here in our quiet condo looking out at Lake San Marcos and the gorgeous panoramic view God has so blessed us with. It’s another beautiful Southern California day with some bright, white, cotton ball clouds dotting a clear blue sky. I’m thinking to myself, “Wow, life is good.”
Then, I’m brought back into reality by being reminded of the fact that Israel is “back in the land” and that the Covid-19 situation is really happening. I remember the Bible talking about how God is going to speed up the end times and how life is changing rapidly all around us…
The following are things we’ve wanted to share with you for a while now regarding the seriousness of the moment we live in while reminding all of us who have accepted Christ as our personal Savior to keep looking up to Jesus.
If you know anyone (family, friends, fellow employees, acquaintances) who is not saved, who has not asked Jesus into their life, who has not repented of their sins (making every effort to stop sinning), please make sure they’re aware of “the mark of the beast (666).” Everyone needs to have the opportunity to be informed about what the eternal consequences of receiving the mark of the beast mean.
If you’re here during the tribulation period, will you accept the mark? The Bible clearly states (see the following Bible verses) that those who take the mark will be eternally separated from God (in hell).
We’re seeing so much news that’s clearly leading to the “mark of the beast” being initiated in the entire world. Just as Covid-19 suddenly came onto the world scene, it’s amazing how fast preparations for the mark are developing…
So many are saying there is an obvious, other agenda to the Covid-19 issue. The misuse of ventilators (they’re reportedly killing many Covid-19 patients) and how much hospitals receive for using them in treatment and for labeling deaths as Covid-19 deaths. Denmark is moving towards not letting anyone in grocery stores, restaurants and other places without appropriate clearance. A very well known self-proclaimed philanthropist often states publicly that it doesn’t matter how many die in the process of implementing his new world order. One of the world’s wealthiest, who is obviously not a medical doctor, (see ID2020) is working quickly on vaccinating the entire world which will probably include other info about our lives. These men, pharmaceutical companies, and many others, reportedly stand to make trillions each year. And there’s so much more news surrounding the true reasons for Covid-19 that have nothing directly related (like political advantages) to the health concern it’s purported to be …”Control” is central to those in at the top and in charge of this situation.
According to the Bible, the soon great tribulation coming on the world in these end times will be the most horrific time in human history. It will surpass all wars, famines, pestilences, etc. In fact, the Bible states in the book of Mark chapter 13 and verse 20 that no flesh will survive unless God steps in to stop the tribulation of those days. (See the Bible book of Matthew chapter 24 as well)
The rapture of the church is another, supernatural, end times event where all Christians will suddenly be taken up (caught up) in the clouds to meet Jesus in the air.
Then we (Christians) which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:17
But he (Christian) that shall endure (keep the faith) unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Matthew 24:13
Don’t be afraid of what you (Christian) are about to suffer. The devil will throw some of you into prison to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But if you remain faithful even when facing death, I (Jesus) will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 2:10
For decades, most Protestant churches have taught about the “Rapture” of the church. For as long, Biblical scholars have argued whether this event will be “pre-tribulation,” “mid-tribulation,” or “post-tribulation.” No one knows for certain exactly when it will occur. Even Jesus said He didn’t know. Only the Heavenly Father knows.
If we have listened to the “Pre-trib” preachers/teachers… we did not expect to be here now – this close to the beginning of the Tribulation period mentioned in the Bible. I remember a very popular pastor telling his congregation with absolute certainty that we had less than 10 years – that the Church would be raptured. He then laid out Biblical and world details why that was true. That was in the late 1970’s.
We still don’t know when the Rapture will occur. We do, however, see a lot of the “Signs of the Times” spoken of throughout the Bible rapidly coming to pass now.
In this COVID-19 time, the advantages of a cashless society and other individual information tracking ideas are being discussed. For the first time in human history, current technology makes this do-able. It will involve taking a physical “mark.” Is this the mark (the UN’s ID2020 project?) that is spoken of in Revelation 13:16-17, 14:9-11?
He (the beast – Rev 13) required everyone—small and great, rich and poor, free and slave—to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead. And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name.
ID2020 sounds exactly like a “mark.”
We are accustomed to our pets being micro-chipped and have seen articles in the last few years of what a convenience it would be financially and medically to have human micro-chips. It is being done in Sweden. It is simply viewed as being very convenient and secure “…well, of course…no big deal… it makes perfect sense…” But according to the Bible it is a big deal and will have eternal consequences.
The fear Covid-19 has planted in the lives of so many is the perfect platform to operate from regarding reaching the entire planet with tracking devices. People will gladly accept a mark in order to have their lives back.
“Anyone who worships the beast and his statue or who accepts his mark on the forehead or on the hand must drink the wine of God’s anger. It has been poured full strength into God’s cup of wrath. And they will be tormented with fire and burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and the Lamb. The smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever, and they will have no relief day or night, for (because) they have worshiped the beast and his statue and have accepted the mark of his name.”
Revelation 14:9-11
What is the most important thing is your life? Most of us quickly answer God and our family. But Money has become a very powerful idol in the world today… particularly in America… and even in the Church. What would you decide if you had to take a “mark” to access your money in the bank? What would you decide if you were not able to buy & sell … to buy food? What would you decide if you could not access the ATM, your 401k, your credit?
I’ve always thought, “Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.” I hope the rapture happens soon so we don’t have to make this decision.
Do you remember when Jesus was tempted by the devil in the desert for 40 days when he was exhausted and fasting. Satan said, “Just bow your knee to me and I will give you the earth, for it is mine to give.” Jesus didn’t bow.
I want to be prepared for the worst. I want to decide ahead of time in my heart and mind that if this is extremely important to God, it will be important to me. It is after all, the most extreme meaning of choosing life or death – forever.
Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the Bible’s book of Daniel, I won’t compromise… I won’t bow my knee. I won’t take the mark of the beast. God is my source, provision and LORD – For everything He knows I need.
If taking the mark of the beast was important enough for God to tell John to write this down nearly two thousand years before it could even happen – and to warn us about it – it is eternally important. Decide now that you won’t take “the mark of the beast.”
I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man (Jesus) returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith (will any still be following Jesus at that time)?
Luke 18:8 NLT
He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Revelation 22:20
(You can google ID2020 as well as “The Bible’s Mark of the Beast”)
Keep looking up to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. He will keep those who turn to Him in time of need.
God bless,
Mark
How to ask Jesus into your life:
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Romans 10:9-10
Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.