A One-World government is not a new concept. In fact, several over the years have attempted it. Let’s look at a “rogue’s gallery,” if you will, of just a few.

1. Cyrus the Great – (590 or 580 BC – 529 BC), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian empire. From the Mediterranean Sea and Hellespont in the west to the Indus River in the east, Cyrus the Great created the largest empire the world had yet seen.
2. Alexander the Great – (356 BC – 323 BC) became King of Macedonia when his father, King Philip II, was assassinated in 336 BC when Alexander was only 20 years old.

His lifelong goal was to conquer the entire known world. He came close, and by the time of his death, he had conquered many foreign lands including Persia, Judea, Syria, Mesopotamia, Egypt and others. He was never defeated in battle.

3. Julius Caesar – (100 BC – 44 BC). Although he did not begin the Roman Empire, and it did not fall with his death, Julius Caesar is credited with greatly expanding it.

When he was a child, the Roman empire was failing, but he changed that. At its height in 117 AD, the Roman Empire was massive. It encompassed a land area of roughly five million square kilometers and ruled over somewhere between fifty-five and sixty million inhabitants. At the time, somewhere between one-sixth and one-quarter of the total population of the planet lived under the rule of the Roman Empire.

4. Napoleon Bonaparte- (1769-1821), also known as Napoleon I, was a French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century. Born on the island of Corsica, Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the military during the French Revolution (1789-1799). After seizing political power in France in a 1799 coup d’état, he crowned himself emperor in 1804. Napoleon was a brilliant military strategist and is still studied today in military schools.
5. Adolf Hitler – (1889-1945), now known as one of the most evil men in history, Hitler’s dream was to conquer the world and create his own “New World Order,” or the Third Reich. It was his invasion into Poland that started WWII in 1939. He also oversaw the Nazi Party’s implementation of the Holocaust, which resulted in the deaths of millions of people.

So, history shows us that the dream of total world domination is not a new dream, or nightmare, depending on your viewpoint. And the Bible tells us it is going to happen again. But this time, it will be more successful, though for only a short time, than any of those five men we just mentioned would have ever been able to accomplish.

Revelation 13:1-2 tells us, “And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority” (Rev 13:1-2, KJV). The dragon that gives this beast his power, whom we know as the Anti-Christ, is none other than old Beelzebub himself, Satan.

“And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations” (Rev 13:7, KJV).

All kindreds, all tongues, and all nations. So, this beast, the Anti-Christ, is given total dominion over the world – a One-World Government. It doesn’t happen overnight, of course. In fact, the Anti-Christ does not reach the apex of his power until midway through the Tribulation, after he survives a fatal head wound and then proclaims himself god, in the Temple in Jerusalem, an event known as the Abomination of Desolation.

We don’t know who the Anti-Christ is, or will be, and we won’t know until the Restrainer is taken away. It is my belief that whoever he is, he is alive and well today.

In fact, the plans for this have been in place for a very long time, and we can see some of the effects of that grab for power even now.

The United Nations, which has its origins in World War II and became a reality in 1945, started out as a benign presence for peace. In fact, in its founding documents, there is hardly a sentence that does not include the word “rights,” as in human and individual rights. Their stated goal is as a global political and diplomatic organization dedicated to international peace and stability.

Somewhere along the line that translated, for many of the leaders of that organization, to a one-world government, or “New World Order.” In 2015, the UN published a document titled “Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”

Even prior to that, in 1992, at a conference in Venezuela, the UN proposed “Agenda-21.” It referred to something called “Sustainable Development” and seemed to be concerned with protecting the planet by limiting and controlling the development of corporate and personal structures. President George H.W. Bush publicly gave it his support, and the agenda was accepted and adopted by 178 nations. I should also mention that President Obama and Pope Francis both gave their support to that document, and they were not alone.

So, what is this Agenda 21? Well, if you just google it, you will see these descriptions that sound very positive and humane, and most of these descriptions will be sure to include the phrase, “a non-binding agreement.” However, when you start to dig a little deeper, it is not so innocent or humane. Part of the stated goal of this agenda is a one-world government by 2030 and depopulation of the earth by 95%. It also calls for government ownership of all land since individuals cannot seem to make the right decisions about their own lands, according to the authors and supporters of this agenda. As of 2017, there were 600 US cities that had signed onto this agenda and its goals.

Our current administration under President Biden also supports this agreement. In fact, this fiasco we’ve recently seen in Afghanistan, with the money poured into the coffers of terrorist organizations, the millions of dollars of US weaponry and equipment left behind, and other things we see today that leave us shaking our heads, may not be so much an “Oops” as a well carried out agenda that has been planned for some time.

Which begs the question, “Where is the United States during the Tribulation?”

Before I try to answer that question, let me just say I am a Patriot and a veteran of the US Army. I believe this country was founded on Judeo-Christian principles and has been blessed by God through the years. But with the removal of prayer from our schools, the bias against Christians, the shutting down of churches, and the support for sinful ways such as abortion, we have turned away from God and are, even now, facing His wrath.

The United States of America, once a predominantly Christian nation, is no longer so, and we have fallen from our position as the world’s superpower. Our allies have learned, especially with what happened in Afghanistan, that we can no longer be relied upon to keep our promises. Our enemies sense the weakness that surrounds our country and are making their plans accordingly.

We know that Iran is weeks, if not days, away from military-grade uranium. In fact, Amir Tsarfati, in a recent broadcast, stated Iran now has military-grade uranium, and the question is, “will they use it?” We know North Korea has re-activated its nuclear test sites. We’ve read about the new global missiles developed by China, which can be launched on one side of the world, circumnavigate the glove, and hit a target on the other side of the world. We know that Russia has come to agreements with most of the Middle East – those countries that surround Israel – and is, even now, positioning troops and resources all around Israel. Israel now stands alone, and she knows she cannot count on the US.

Remember that verse we read earlier?

“And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations” (Rev 13:7, KJV).

Well, all kindreds, and tongues, and nations would seem to include this great country of ours as well. So, the United States of America, as we have known it, will not be part of the Tribulation. This country, or what is left of it by that time, will just be another part of that world over which the Anti-Christ will have total dominion.

I don’t know how close we actually are to these events occurring and the prophecies being fulfilled, and I don’t dare to try to make a prediction. Jesus said, “Only the Father in Heaven knows,” and I will put my trust in Him. I do believe we are close – very close.

If the Rabbinical calendar from Israel is accurate, the first of the Jewish Fall feasts, Rosh Hashana, occurred the week of September 8-9, 2021, and was followed 10 days later by the Most Holy of Days for the Jewish people, Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement. Finally, the last of the fall feasts – the Feast of Sukkot, followed shortly. We are entering a time of change, of trial, and for those of us who believe and have put our trust in Jesus Christ, a time of persecution. It is, truly, just the “beginning of sorrows.”

“And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh” (Luke 21:28, KJV).

Susan Mouw, Author

The Road to the Cross
Go Set A Watchman
(Coming soon) As In the Days of Noah

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The title of this message should be the battle cry of all true believers worldwide. In John 16:33, Jesus said, “I have said these things to you that in Me, you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (ESV, all emphasis mine)

Jesus was preparing for His glorification for our sake by taking our sin punishment on a cruel cross outside Jerusalem. I make this personal and say, He took My Sins! Here we have the one fully human – yet still fully God – that was willing to suffer agony and shed His pure, sinless blood to appease the Father’s need for a perfect sin sacrifice. John 10:11 and 18 tells us, “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep…. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I received from My Father.”

At any given time during His stay on this earth, Our Savior could have decided we weren’t worth the effort and could have left us to our own resources. That would have guaranteed that Heaven would be empty of human souls, as no one could ever make an acceptable sin sacrifice to our Heavenly Father. As it is, even at the creation of this earth, God knew He would have to give us a gift that was far more valuable than all the riches this earth holds. One precious drop of our Savior’s blood sealed our pardon. This is for any and all who will receive and accept His gift, and Jesus shed His perfect blood as a “one-time” sacrifice for all of us.

For those pre-Calvary, His blood reached back to cover all the saints that had been faithful and in the will of God. From Calvary forward, it has covered and will cover all those who are in Christ and have a relationship with Him.

Hebrews 10:4 states, “For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sin.” Isaiah 53:5, “But He was wounded for our transgressions; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes, we are healed.” Isaiah and all the Old Testament prophets were looking for the arrival of the Messiah, but it was a lot of years after they died that Jesus came to earth.

Matthew 13:17; “For truly I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.”

What we’ve been seeing take place today is nearly a word-for-word description from the Bible of events that would be happening just before the end of this age. Some people say these things have always been there, and to a degree, that’s true. However, the intensity of the evil, famines, weather patterns, and hate in this world are all present at the same time as never before. For those who believe otherwise, it will not get any better. We definitely have the “scoffers” of 2 Peter 3:3-4 among us today.

Believers in Jesus are being labeled as “haters” because we do not accept the lifestyles that God called abominations. This does not mean we do not love our brothers and sisters; we just don’t like what they do. Jesus felt the same way about the radical religious leaders of His day. He loved them all for their immortal souls, but He just wouldn’t accept their heresy.

Continuing in our faith is to put all our trust in our Heavenly Father. God does not walk away from those who have Jesus as their Savior, even though there are times of persecution here. In 2008, Dale and Cheryl Golden (The Goldens) released a song called “I Will Fight On.” The example it gives is of a shepherd boy (David) trusting in God, and with just a sling and some stones, he went against a seasoned giant warrior and ultimately defeated him. Their songs can be found on YouTube.

1.) A shepherd boy stood all alone, his weapon but five little stones. In faith he fought with spirit strong, while in his heart, rang Zion’s song.

Ref) I will fight on till the battle’s o’er, and the enemy shall rise no more. I will trust in God and God alone. I shall not lose heart, and I will fight on.

2.) The wounds of life cut cold and deep, and triumph’s mount is harsh and steep. The shepherd’s Lord is My God too, and I know He will see me through. (ref)

3.) No earthly fall can hinder me, for with God, there’s righteous victory. I will trust in God and God alone. I will trust in God, and I will fight on. (ref)

One line that stands out is “The shepherd’s Lord is My God too.” David did not lead a sinless life, and the Bible tells of his good deeds and also his sinful ones. One reason he stayed in the Father’s favor was that he took responsibility for the times he did sin and fall short. He would seek forgiveness from the Father, and it was granted.

Another youth in the Bible that put his faith in the Lord lived before David’s time, and that was Joseph. His brothers were so jealous of him that they sold him into slavery and told their father that wild animals had killed him. Joseph could’ve sunk into total despair and probably would not have survived very long without divine protection.

But God had plans for Joseph, and it was obvious He was given some special attention. Joseph was “bought” by one of Pharaoh’s officers, Potiphar. Joseph proved himself to be loyal and trustworthy, and Potiphar made him overseer of all that he had. Even when tempted by his owner’s wife, Joseph proved himself worthy by refusing to submit. When he was falsely accused and thrown into prison, God saw to it that Joseph found favor with the jailers. After a period of time, Joseph was brought before Pharaoh and interpreted some dreams for him. He was subsequently made to be second-highest authority in all of Egypt.

All this did not take place overnight. It was about 13 years from the time Joseph was sold until his appearance before Pharaoh. In Genesis 41:46, we see Joseph was 30 years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh. Then he was ruler for over 7 years before he was reunited with his brothers.

During all the time Joseph was a “slave,” and then all the time when he was a ruler, he never turned away from God. He had hardships and was even separated from his family for an extended period of time. However, he remained righteous. When the time came that he could have “punished” his brothers, he forgave them instead. This example was also used by our Savior at Calvary when He asked the Father to forgive those crucifying Him.

Through all the changes taking place today, and the obvious increase in evil all around us, it’s understandable that some become discouraged and lose their faith in our Heavenly Father. Some forget that God’s timing is different than ours, and He knows the exact second that He will send our Savior to take us Home.

God has not forgotten about us, and He even provided all the signs we would be seeing just before the Trumpet sounds and the shout comes from the archangel. I assure you, I am about as impatient as anyone; yet, I believe the experts when they state our leaving here is imminent. That is, for the ones who have received and accepted the gift Jesus gave us that’s paid for in full.

With all the satanic activity present, and with all the false prophets that are now “teaching” in previously Bible-based evangelical churches, our faith should be given encouragement by the true word of the Father. In 1 John 2 through 5, we’re told that false prophets and antichrists would increase near the end of this age. Jesus Himself said there would be a falling away from the true faith.

As Joshua 24:15 states, “… as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” I don’t anticipate any return to what we thought was normal, but “I Will Fight On” anyway. I will continue to encourage others with the simple ABCs of Salvation. A – admit we’re all sinners; B – believe Jesus is the only way to Salvation; and C – call on the name of the Lord and be saved. For the scriptures that cover these, see Romans 3:10; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; John 14:6; Romans 8:1 and Romans 10:9-13. Next, go to Ephesians 2:8-9 to be assured that it is by grace we are saved, not of any works.

God does not want anyone to fail and is waiting to forgive all who will repent and accept His Son (2 Peter 3:9). However, for any who refuse the gift, and all who will take their last breath on earth without Jesus as their Savior, they will go through the White Throne Judgment of Revelation 20:11-15. There is no hope at that event.

There is no special time of the day, no special place, no rehearsed statements to make in order to call on Jesus. He is waiting to hear from you and ready to accept all who truly call out to Him to forgive them. Just talk to Him as a friend asking forgiveness, as He’s the absolute best Friend you will ever have. Please call today, right now, as tomorrow could be too late. Then you will be ready to rise up to meet Him in the air at any time.

Maranatha!

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