Editor’s Note: Daymond’s computer is out of commission, so there will not be a new article by Daymond this week. However, the following is an excerpt from a May 2023 article he wrote concerning Tribulation Period events that are beginning to show up:

The Book of Revelation begins with these words, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw” (Rev. 1:1-2).

The Book of Revelation is:

• The Revelation of Jesus Christ.
• A list of things to show God’s servants.
• A list of things that MUST happen.
• A list of things that MUST happen shortly (in God’s timing).
• A list of things that an angel showed to John.
• The Book of Revelation is the Word of God.
• It is the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Here are five major signs in Revelation chapter 13 that MUST come to pass during the Tribulation Period:

One, a global power MUST come into being.

• 13:7 says, “Power was given him [to the Antichrist] over ALL kindreds, and tongues, and nations.”
• An unelected person MUST be given power over all nations.
• This is the New World Order; the Great Reset; the coming world government.

Two, a global false religion MUST come into being.

• 13:8 says, “And ALL that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.”
• Every lost person MUST worship the Antichrist.
• This appears to be where the unbiblical global ethic is going (the LGBTQ agenda, the woke culture, abortion, etc.); the coming world religion; Mystery Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots and Abominations of the Earth.

Three, there MUST be a Global Population Reduction.

• 13:15 says, “And he [the False Prophet] had power to give life unto the image of the beast [a statue of the Antichrist], that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.”
• This appears to be AI (Artificial Intelligence); a computerized talking statue that will reduce the population of the earth by ordering the death of ALL that refuse to obey their government and worship an idol.

Four, there MUST be a Global Marking System.

• 13:16 says, “And he causeth ALL, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads.”
• There MUST be a global Mark that identifies (IDs) the lost supporters of world government.
• This is probably where face scans and hand scans are going.
• The desire for a Mark to identify everyone that has been vaccinated appears to be a step in this direction.

Five, there MUST be a Global Economic System.

• 13:17 says, “And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”
• ALL must take the Mark, or they cannot buy and sell.
• Everyone MUST be required to support the government if they want to buy and sell.
• Replacing cash with a digital currency is the ultimate goal.

In Dan. Chapter 4, we read that God caused King Nebuchadnezzar to lose his mind.

• His hair grew like feathers.
• His nails grew like claws.
• He crawled around in a pasture like an animal on all fours.
• He grazed grass like an animal.
• His body stayed wet from the dew.
• This lasted for 7 years.

Why? So “the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men” (Dan. 4:17, 25, 32).

So, the living will know that:

• God is in control.
• God raises up leaders.
• God brings down leaders.
• God puts the leader He wants in charge.
• God even puts bad leaders in charge.

In response to a question about His Second Coming and the end of the age, Jesus said, “When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh” (Luke 21:28).

As the end of the age nears, there will be a generation that can see the signs beginning to come to pass (Matt. 24:32-33).

Our generation is seeing the five major signs in Revelation chapter 13 beginning to come to pass.

It is not a coincidence that these five major signs are shaping up.

It is the Revelation of Jesus Christ beginning to come to pass.

 

When asked about Pres. Trump’s quest for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, on July 2, 2025, Tammy Bruce, spokeswoman for the U.S. State Dept., noted the rapid changes in the Middle East (caused by the pounding Israel gave to Iran in their 12-day war).

Bruce said,

• The Middle East changed a couple of weeks ago very dramatically. It changed forever.
• The goal is not to make it (a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas) the world’s longest ceasefire.
• It’s going to be peace that’s achieved fundamentally by the changes on the ground, which we have already seen implemented over the last couple of weeks.

When asked if Pres. Trump still supports the Two-State Solution, Bruce declined to answer.

Concerning the impact of Israel’s 12-day war with Iran, Tania Curado Koenig reported that behind-the-scenes meetings are taking place that could be the most consequential diplomatic moves of the year.

According to Koenig, the White House is trying to:

• Ensure calm in the Middle East.
• Coordinate the hostage negotiations.
• Advance the Saudi-Israel Normalization Accords.
• Advance a post-war plan for Gaza.

The next day, July 3, 2025, Mike Huckabee, America’s Ambassador to Israel, said:

• Hamas must be completely dismantled.
• Hamas will have no future in Gaza.
• Any proposal that allows the terror group to retain power is senseless.
• A lasting peace in Gaza hinges on the full removal of Hamas’s power, infrastructure, and influence.
• Iran’s nuclear aspirations–they’re over.
• They need to give it up.
• The Israelis, the Americans, even the Europeans have said Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon.
• Hamas eliminated, hostages freed, and a region prepared to embrace lasting security and new alliances.

We should not be surprised that there are rapid changes in the Middle East: The Bible teaches that the signs will increase in frequency and intensity like birth pains at the end of the age.

We should not be surprised that meetings are being held to produce a lasting peace in Gaza or to get many to embrace lasting security in the Middle East: The Bible clearly teaches that there will be a covenant with many, and people will declare peace and safety.

The question is when.

We don’t know, but these things could develop rapidly.

And I am of the opinion that the Rapture of the Church (removal of the restrainer) could cause things to come together at warp speed.

We shall see.

Here are some recent events that seem to indicate that the end of the age is close.

One, here is a link to a video a reader sent to me that has some good information about rebuilding the Temple (about 10 min.).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsQeWKYpNmA

Two, concerning Iran: on July 4, 2025, Pres. Trump said Iran has not agreed to inspections of its nuclear program or to give up enriching uranium, and he would discuss what to do with Prime Min. Netanyahu when Netanyahu visits the White House on July 7, 2025.

Three, concerning natural disasters increasing in frequency and intensity at the end of the age: an incredibly powerful storm dumped 15 inches of rain along the Guadalupe River in Texas this week, and as of July 6, 2025, there are 67 confirmed deaths, 11 camp girls missing, and about 850 people that had to be rescued.

(Update: On July 7, 2025, “The White House Faith Office asks you to join us in prayer for the precious lives lost in the Texas floods. Amidst this tragedy, our nation must come together to pray for the victims, their families, and the first responders conducting rescue missions to find those still missing. May God wrap his loving arms around all those in Texas. Psalm 34:18 – “’The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.’”)

(Update: On July, 25, 2025, it was reported that all of the missing campers have now been confirmed dead. At least 90 people, including 28 children were killed.)

Four, concerning the days of Noah when violence and wickedness were great, more than 50 people were shot over the Fourth of July weekend in Chicago, and, sadly, this seems to be about normal these days.

Five, on July 6, 2025, several evangelical figures (Michelle Bachman, Bill and Tania Curado Koenig, and Jan Markell) posted an urgent open letter to Pres. Trump requesting that he:

• Recognize Israel’s right to act without restriction in its covenant land.
• Remove any reference to Israel’s land in future Abraham Accords negotiations.
• Refrain from pressuring Israel into military or political concessions, especially regarding Gaza.
• Publicly affirm opposition to any two-state plan that divides Israel’s biblical inheritance.
• Declare that Israel’s boundaries, as defined in Genesis 15:18, are not subject to negotiation.

Six, concerning a peace in the Middle East: on July 4, 2025, it was reported that Prime Min. Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. will be more than talk about a ceasefire with Hamas and what to do about Iran’s continuing efforts to enrich uranium.

It will include Pres. Trump’s “Deal of the Century” — an ambitious and far-reaching Middle East peace initiative.

The Trump administration is expecting major progress soon.

(Update: On July 7, 2025, Bill Koenig reported that Pres. Trump and Prime Min. Netanyahu took questions before their dinner meeting started. Both men were unequivocal when asked about the long-standing question of a two-state solution. Trump deferred the question to Netanyahu — “the greatest man in the world to answer that age-old question,” he said. Netanyahu’s answer was firm: no Palestinian state that threatens Israel’s security or compromises its sovereign control. “We vow never again.” The message was clear: there will be no revival of the traditional two-state narrative — not now, and not on Trump’s watch. That message was not just for domestic audiences, but for foreign leaders in Europe, the Arab League, and within the Biden-aligned diplomatic community who are still pressing for land concessions.)

Seven, concerning the coming hyper-inflation and a global economic collapse during the Tribulation Period: on July 4, 2025, Pres. Trump signed his “Big Beautiful Bill” into law.

America’s national debt has topped 37 trillion dollars, and the “Big Beautiful Bill” is expected to add another 3 trillion dollars to that.

Eight, concerning Israel’s great army, Hamas and the Gaza Strip: on July 6, 2025, a senior Hamas official told the BBC that Israel has killed 95% of the Hamas leaders, and Hamas has lost control of 80% of the Gaza Strip.

(Update: On July 9, 2025, James Sinkinson, a Middle East expert, wrote, “Israel has emerged as the sole Middle East superpower, and as such, its neighborhood and the world are safer…. Israel’s definitive defeat of Iran and its proxies was achieved through military superiority.”)

Nine, concerning wars and rumors of wars: on July 7, 2025, Israeli jets struck three Houthi naval ports, a power station, and a radar ship. There has been no report on damage.

Ten, concerning wars and rumors of wars: on July 7, 2025, following a vicious Russian attack on Ukraine, Pres. Trump reversed himself and said the U.S. will be sending more weapons to Ukraine.

FYI: God does not send anyone to Hell (all of us are born with a sin nature and destined to go to Hell because we sin), but God has provided a way (Jesus) for everyone to go to Heaven (and He is the only way to get there; John 14:6).

Finally, are you Rapture Ready?

If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.

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