The way is being prepared for the ride of the four horsemen. The first rider’s approach is clearly on display, especially now that we have an entire month dedicated to the celebration of pride.^[1] As noted, I believe this rider will arrive to conquer by way of the “bow – LGBTQ flag.”^[2]

Preparation for the ride of the second horseman is also underway, as seen by rising global tensions which are manifesting in wars and, worse yet, in slayings in once quiet neighborhoods all across the land as division rooted in rebellion against God abounds.^[3] Remember, the second rider’s special ability is to remove peace from the earth, so people may slay one another (Rev 6:4).^[4]

This brings us to the third Horseman of the Apocalypse, who rides a black horse; his ride depicts great famine which will affect the entire earth wherein only the oil and wine are spared.

The Black Horse

Like the riders before Him, the third horseman rides a horse of color which depicts the nature of the rider. This horse is black, which is generally associated with lamentation and mourning.^[5] Much has happened by the time this horse and rider arrive on the scene. The first horseman has been conquering. The second horseman has brought great division, war, and bloodshed. The stage is truly set for the rider of the black steed, who will accentuate an already very dire “new normal.” Although, nothing about this time will be normal.

This horse, like those before it, carries a rider who has a distinct purpose, famine. Many famines have occurred throughout history; however, none have ever been universal. This famine will make all before it pale in comparison. In fact, none will escape this ride, although the rich will seemingly have a better go of it for a time.

The Scales of Famine

Like the two riders before him, the third rider has a special purpose, as noted by the pair of balances in his hand (scales). He will deliver famine upon the land, a greater famine than has ever occurred, for it will affect the entire planet. This famine will bring excess to a screeching halt as it will take the entirety of one’s daily wage to purchase enough food to eat. Only the oil and wine are not hurt by this famine.

Revelation 6:5-6

“And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny [Famine]; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.” (emphasis mine) [author’s comment]

Perhaps the best explanation for the exclusion of oil and wine comes by way of examining those who will be able to purchase these two items during this great famine. As noted, the average citizen will be greatly affected by this famine, and they will only be able to scrape enough resources together to provide daily sustenance. Therefore, oil and wine, which are generally seen as luxuries, will only be purchased by the rich. This implies the rich will have little trouble during this famine. Therefore, God is perhaps providing an environment that causes many of the poor to cry out to Him for salvation while further hardening the hearts of those who are rich in this world.

Matthew 19:23

“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.”^[6]

This does not imply that the rich will not go unscathed, for Scripture shows they will experience judgment in the coming sixth seal (Rev 6:12-17). Notice that during this seal judgment, even the rich cry out from their hiding places for the rocks and mountains to fall upon them to hide them from the wrath of the Lamb (Rev 6:15-16). By this point, all of the earthbound will know that God is bringing upon them the long-awaited judgment of the wicked.^[7] With this in mind, it is important to note that in Revelation chapter eleven, God makes sure that those who destroy the earth are forewarned that He will destroy them for their destroying the earth:

Revelation 11:18

“And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.” (emphasis mine)

Destroying the Earth’s Abundant Food Supply to Make Way for the Third Rider

As mentioned before, the stage is being set for each rider before they arrive so they will have maximum effect in a very short period of time. After all, the entirety of the Tribulation is just seven short years, and the devil knows this (Rev 12:12). Therefore, he has his demonic minions and human familiars working overtime to prep the battlefield, if you will.

In this regard, the preparation for the third rider is clearly underway, as can be seen in the perfectly orchestrated destruction of the greatest food-producing geographical areas on the planet. Ukraine comes to mind, along with California. Each of these areas is considered the breadbasket of their respective regions, and they are both being systematically destroyed by different events – Ukraine by war and California by weather. In fact, northern California has often been referred to as the breadbasket of the world.^[8] Unfortunately, these great producers of sustenance will seemingly be unable to maintain even a semblance of their former output. Ironically, at the same time, many food production facilities across the United States have mysteriously exploded or burned to the ground during the last year.

Are we beginning to see a pattern here?

I will inject a personal story here. My wife and I have planted over thirty fruit-producing trees and/or bushes on our property. We did this with the understanding that we may never see them grow to maturity since we believe the rapture is going to occur very soon. However, we believe our work has not been in vain, as these trees and bushes may be the only food source for someone during the Tribulation. Incredibly, though, these trees and bushes are young; this past year, many of them bloomed out in preparation for pollination. We were so excited because this would have been our first year with a decent amount of fruit. Seemingly, right on cue, a great hail storm came through our area and wiped out every bloom. We ended up with no fruit whatsoever. Coincidence?

It is my personal belief that many are engaged in programs and processes that are intended to save the planet, which is something that God never instructed man to do. It is easy to see that they are doing a horrible job of it simply because they are not God. In fact, one could argue that the very measures taken are actually destroying the delicate systems God put in place. Rather than veer off of topic with speculation, suffice it to say that much is being done in the name of ‘saving the planet’ that is counterintuitive, and the results will be truly devastating.

Back to the main topic…

The results of the first, second, and now third riders will be truly devastating. Many will lose their lives, and nothing will ever be the same again. Think about the third rider for a moment… his ride will bring untold horror as the already struggling masses will be engulfed by THE great famine, which will undoubtedly claim multiplied millions of lives. However, death and mayhem are not the only purposes of these riders. Instead, they have at least two additional functions. First, they are designed to cause men to repent and turn to God. Second, they serve as great checkpoints in the Tribulation. Checkpoints that can cause great joy if understood for what they are. You may be saying, come again?

God’s Great Mercy in Judgment

God is truly merciful, and it is demonstrated throughout Scripture that God desires that men, even the aforementioned rich, repent and therefore have eternal life with Him. This is seen in one of the often-quoted, great comforting scriptures from the writings of Peter:

2 Peter 3:9

“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” [God desires that any and all, small and great, repent.] (emphasis mine) [author’s comment]

With this in mind, it is clear that God is using the judgments of the Day of the Lord to stir men to repentance. Here are some of the passages that confirm that God is still looking for men to repent all the way up to and during the Tribulation:

Revelation 2:21

“Even though I have given her time to repent of her immorality, she is unwilling.” (emphasis mine)

Revelation 9:21

“Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.” (emphasis mine)

Revelation 16:9

“And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.” (emphasis mine)

Revelation 16:11

“And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.” (emphasis mine)

Revelation 16:21

“And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God [no repentance] because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.” (emphasis mine) [author’s comment]

In His mercy, God often allows discomfort with the intent that said discomfort causes the sufferer to turn to Him for aid like the pig pen did for the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). Momentary discomfort brought the wayward son to his senses, and his end was far better than he expected. I believe God wants all who are separated from Him to know that He is longingly watching for them to return to Him, to the place where they belong.^[9]

Along with the most important purpose of causing one to desire to repent, these horsemen surely serve as checkpoints for those who come to know Christ during the initial days of the Tribulation. Checkpoints that show the new believers exactly where they are in a timeline that is now laid out before them as though it was set in stone; because God, in His infinite wisdom, laid out a perfect roadmap with which to navigate through the Tribulation in the writings of Daniel and John and the other key prophetic voices in the Bible. This roadmap, complete with checkpoints, will bring great comfort to those who miss the rapture.^[10]

Clearly, God desires that those who see these horsemen making their rides will recognize them for what they are and come to the realization that they are indeed in the Tribulation and that their peculiar friends and families that tried to warn them about the rapture were right.

We must not forget that the enemy and his minions will undoubtedly have a great explanation for the disappearance of the millions who suddenly vanish. Alien abduction is a likely solution, especially with the recent spike in UFO sightings. Allow me to say here that I believe these sightings are demonic in nature, and they are all part of the process of setting the stage for the coming antichrist. Indeed, we are in the midst of the greatest stage-setting period ever seen on Earth, and few understand it. This brings me to my last point.

Sound the Alarm

Those of us who have eyes to see are urgently warning all who will listen of the impending danger of the fast-approaching Tribulation.¹¹ It is imperative that as you become aware of this danger, you immediately take up the call of the watchman and begin to sound the alarm to those in your own sphere of influence. You may be the only person who can or will warn this specific group. Be not afraid, for the Lord your God is with you. He will give you the boldness to preach the gospel while warning your friends and loved ones.¹² Even though you may be persecuted for it.

Yes, we can see that persecution of the faithful is beginning to ramp up as the innocent are being slain by the wicked. Unfortunately, things will only grow worse as more of the populace falls for the false narrative of rebellion. Indeed, our very own children are being indoctrinated by the enemy in the very school systems that once taught children to do what is right and to shun what is wrong. Now they are taught to rebel against what is right and champion what is wrong. Remember, right and wrong can only be determined by the absolute truths contained in God’s Word.

I will say one more thing about the school systems. In fact, allow me to shout this last statement: Parents… it is time to remove your children from those schools that have become indoctrination camps.

Conclusion

Soon, like a freight train, the horsemen of the Apocalypse will ride. They will have no mercy as they do what they were created to do. They will not fail nor falter. They will do exactly what God has purposed them to do. The ‘Third Horseman of the Apocalypse’ will bring unimaginable famine to an Earth that has never been so depleted. Therefore, our best and only hope is, and has always been, Jesus. He is the one who will remove the faithful… before these riders are unleashed, by Jesus, by the way (Rev 5-8). Remember, in His great mercy, God will use the same wrath that brings judgment upon the wicked to awaken and call to repentance all who would be saved during the Tribulation.

With this in mind, preach the gospel and allow God to sort out the rest. You never know, someone you speak to before the rapture may come to know Jesus in the Tribulation period because of something you said or left behind for them to read.

A good place to end this particular discussion is by stating that we should all prepare something for those who do not make the rapture. Food and clothing, yes. But most importantly, information about Jesus, the only one who can save the lost. You might consider leaving behind a rapture kit, as seen on prophecywatchers.com. ^[13]

Website: In His Commission

[1] For greater understanding, see the article, “The Coming False Flag of Pride.”

[2] For greater understanding, see the article, “First Horseman of the Apocalypse.”

[3] For greater understanding, visit, “Rebellion Arising.”

[4] For greater understanding, see the article, “Second Horseman of the Apocalypse.”

[5] Thomas, Robert L., Revelation Exegetical Commentary – 2 Volume Set (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2016), 2098i.

[6] “Unless otherwise noted, all biblical passages referenced are in the King James Version.”

[7] For greater understanding, see the article, “Heaven or Earth Bound.”

[8] For greater understanding, see this link from, “Northern California Regional Center.”

[9] For encouragement, here is a link to the song, “Jesus Come Back.”

[10] For greater understanding, see the article, “Open Letter to Those Who Miss the Rapture.”

[11] For greater understanding, see the article, “Watch – Warn – and Win Souls.”

[12] For greater understanding, see the article, “We Must Apologize.”

[13] A good resource to leave behind, “The Rapture Kit.”

 

(There is a special message at the end of this article for those who might happen to read this and do not have Jesus in their life and are looking for peace and a way to better understand the present-day insanity and confusion.)

Those who are familiar with “camping out” and the peace and comfort of sitting around a campfire also know that when it’s time to turn in for the night, the campfire must be thoroughly extinguished.

Most remember Smokey the Bear’s ads [or maybe I’m too old?]. This slogan existed for over 5 decades. “Only you,” he would say, “can prevent forest fires.”

The guidelines he espoused made it clear that every last ember of a campfire had to be drowned. Totally drowned, lest a tiny little spark should remain.

A tiny little spark that could be fanned into a flame.

Freedom is like that.

The American Revolution (if history is to be honestly evaluated) is a perfect example of what can happen when there is the slightest chance that it can be obtained, even at great cost.

That is why (in large part) the primary goal of the new world order is to first utterly and completely crush freedom.

America is a major stumbling block for them.

As the demon of tyranny closed in on the founders of the American experiment, one of the most famous quotes ever made was made by patriot Patrick Henry:

“Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”

There still remains this same spirit in America today, even though it is buried under a layer of dust and debris caused by having too much prosperity for too long.

The demon of indifference and of taking freedoms for granted works within societies when they wander from God to godlessness.

It is still there, but it is a weak image of what it once was.

The globalists can still see it, so they seek to extinguish it.

They sense victory, so they press and push.

Two other nations’ citizens (not government leaders) are notable for having this same desire for freedom (as they have had a taste of it as well). Canada and France.

The desire for freedom has been a cornerstone of the human spirit over the entire history of the world, but it is being destroyed by money (or, in today’s world, the illusion of it), the proliferation of it, and most importantly, the control of it.

The evil twins: money and power.

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil” (1 Timothy 6:10).

Control of either leads to the acquisition of the other.

Make no mistake, America is the focus of their destruction right now, and a world without a free America will quickly yield to the globalist objective: Crush freedom and resistance. Then reduce the world population to the levels set according to the not-so-mysterious Georgia Guidestones:

“Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 [500 million] in perpetual balance with nature.”

Who do you suppose is the real author of that evil directive?

The earth’s population is currently around 8 billion. You can quickly do the ominous mathematical calculation that will be necessary for them to attain their goal.

You can be certain that they already have done the math and they are actively working toward it.

Now to the crux of this article

How has a country established on the foundation of the Word of God, His Laws, Precepts, and Decrees, arrived at this current state of fiscal disaster and moral depravity?

In order to “maintain” something, one must first assume ownership of it.

We were given ownership of America by God.

How could the most blessed and powerful nation on earth with unprecedented freedoms be reduced to such a sorry condition?

What is most sorrowful of all is that I don’t need to provide anyone with a list of these sorry conditions as they have now become obvious to everyone with an ear to hear, eyes to see, and a heart to break.

A quick reference guide was provided by the Apostle Paul approximately 1,956 years ago in the second epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy 3:1-5).

Only a decade or so ago, it would have been hard to believe things could get this bad.

“Not in America,” I heard from so many. “That can’t happen here,” they responded with incredulity when I acted to fulfill my obligation to be a Watchman on the wall.

Yes, it can happen here and now has, in full and living color.

Another sterling example of the inerrant Word of God.

God, as ever, has made it clear well in advance the reasons why America has sunk so far. His warning was given for all nations, of course, but America, despite being the most powerful nation on earth at present, is conspicuously absent from any direct mention in God’s prophetic Word.

That can really only mean one thing: Due to rampant disobedience, and open hostility toward God, America is being erased from significance.

Judgment is now being executed on what was once the most blessed nation on earth.

America has become a modern-day Valley of Hinnom: a place where the ancient Hebrews conducted the vile practice of child sacrifice. That is one of so many rampant national sins. It is one of the most vile, but there is so much more.

We should not point the finger of accusation at the Jews. We have exceeded their numbers by the murder of millions and millions of innocent souls.

Because of His Steadfast Love, God warned humankind beforehand in order to give them the knowledge and understanding they would need in order to avoid their own destruction.

And, as has always been true, His cautions were eventually ignored to the point where they are manifest in our current situation.

Let me make it clear to the reader that these passages from the Book of Jeremiah were written to the Hebrews, and this is not some weak attempt at Replacement Theology. The Jews are now and will remain God’s chosen nation for His sovereign purposes.

God’s Nature, His Word, and His Laws, and the consequences of ignoring them, are intended to be applied to ALL of humanity as they always have been and still are.

The verses below offer a progression of actions and consequences.

The actions:

“The priests did not ask, ‘Where is the Lord?’ Those who deal with the law did not know me; the leaders rebelled against me. The prophets prophesied by Baal, following worthless idols. ‘Therefore, I bring charges against you again,’ declares the Lord. ‘And I will bring charges against your children’s children'” (Jeremiah 2:8-9). Emphasis added by me.

Does God mean He will punish the children and grandchildren for the sins of their fathers? No, I believe He means for people to understand that the consequences of rebellion and sin will result in living conditions for subsequent generations to also be degraded, as they now are.

He will have to bring those same charges, as they will have been raised up to do the same things with the same consequences.

Consequences:

“‘Your own wickedness will correct you, And your backslidings will rebuke you. Know therefore and see that it is an evil and bitter thing that you have forsaken the Lord your God, And the fear of Me is not in you,’ Says the Lord God of hosts” (Jeremiah 2:19).

Denial and Judgment

“you say, ‘I am innocent; he is not angry with me.’ But I will pass judgment on you because you say, ‘I have not sinned'” (Jeremiah 2:35).

“Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” John Adams

Is America populated by a “moral and religious people”? As a nation, morality is now as rare as hen’s teeth, and it is fading fast. And “religious?” John Adams meant a Christian people, not a cornucopia of conflicting “religions” devised and imagined by feckless humans as a hedge against accountability to the Truth.

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6).

America has wandered far away from that eternal Truth.

“The leaders rebelled against me,” God’s Word says. And we allow them to.

They are not held accountable, so the Fire of Freedom is almost gone.

Here we are in 2023, and the truth of the rebellion against God and rejection of His Messiah, Jesus Christ, that mankind was warned about, has become a terrible reality.

True freedom is being able to reject sin and rebellion: to follow God’s Laws. That requires receiving Jesus Christ as Savior.

(Please see the special message at the end of this article.).

God’s Word tells us of an approaching time when Evil will be allowed to rule over the nations and peoples that have rejected Jesus Christ. The Book of Revelation reveals this time in its frightening reality and makes no attempt to gloss it over.

It is not a frightening reality for those who have received Jesus. He has promised to remove His followers from the earth prior to the unfolding of the final judgment of rebellious man.

I don’t believe there is any hope on a national level for America. God has made it clear in His Word that there comes a point at which a nation is beyond remedy.

“Do not pray for this people or offer any plea or petition for them, because I will not listen when they call to me in the time of their distress” (Jeremiah 11:14). (Companion verses with the same message: Jeremiah 14:11 & 7:16)

Cries of “God Bless America” will not help. How could God bless a nation that has willfully chosen to embrace and even worship rampant sin?

It is sad to have to write these things. We all want to hope that our nation could recover from the morass of evil it has been allowed to fall into, but reality is not optional: It is a self-inflicted wound.

There is Hope, however, and I hope you will take the below message to heart and act on it very soon.

The special message I promised you:

For anyone who may read this article and has not trusted in Jesus Christ and therefore has no hope or peace in your life.

You can have hope. You can have the peace that Jesus has promised to all who have made Him their Lord and Savior. The peace that passes understanding.

It requires that you come before God on His terms.

And, what are His terms according to His Word?

• Genuine repentance (turning to God instead of continuing to reject or ignore Him).
• Confession of sins (that you are a sinner and acknowledge that to God).
• That you understand that the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23).
• To acknowledge to God that you are unable to pay that debt.
• Belief that Jesus Christ paid your death sentence for you on the cross.
• To believe that Jesus is the Way, the only Way, that God has established by which humans may be saved from the consequences of their sin and rebellion.

God has made it absolutely clear that there is no one who comes before Him, under His terms, that will be refused.

• No one: no race, no color, no country of origin, regardless of any previous belief system: no one.
• No matter what your past sins have been, God can and WILL forgive you because He says He will.
• Salvation is available to everyone without any exceptions.

If you put all your trust for salvation in Jesus, and Him only, you can follow that prayer up by simply saying, “Thank you, Father God, for hearing my prayer and saving me,” because we can trust Him to keep His Word. He always has. He always will.

“Truly, Truly, I say to you that he who hears My words and believes the One who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned. He has crossed from death to life” (John 5:24).

There are no answers and there is no hope in the world by governments, organizations, politics or politicians. There are only lies and deception. But you can have the Truth and the peace you seek.

The answers are in the Word of God—The Bible. If you ask God, with all your heart, He will hear you.

“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13).

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