Note: As I was finishing this article, an unprecedented military strike by Iran against Israel took place, with 20 rockets fired from Syria. A report from Amir Tsarfati of Behold Israel stated, “Israeli army spokesman: No Iranian rocket fell in Israel! Four were shut down and the rest fell within Syria! The Israeli response was unprecedented – over 50 Iranian targets all over Syria were attacked – headquarters, rockets storages, bunkers, air defense systems, radars, rocket launchers, logistical centers, intelligence gathering centers – were all destroyed! Israel alerted the Russians minutes before the strike, following Netanyahu’s meeting with Putin.”

May 14: Remember That Day

According to news sources, this is the day the U.S. will move our embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. In doing so, it would legitimize the Jewish state of Israel once and for all. Can you imagine the chagrin and anger this will pose to the Palestinians and their Muslim brothers in the Middle East when we side with Israel in that longstanding feud? Already this Brotherhood of Muslims stands poised at the borders of Israel to invade and take over that tiny strip of land they claim as their own. That day, May14, will soon be upon us.

It was seventy years ago that Israel became a state after the Second World War, fulfilling a prophecy of Isaiah that says the Jewish people would be brought back to their homeland once again – for the final time.

God seems to delight in using these special numbers so that his people will take notice and to let us know of His all-knowing Omniscience. He also does this so that we may be aware of the signs of the times. God likes to work with numbers such as three, seven, forty and seventy. Now, don’t get me wrong; I’m not a numerologist nor a gematria expert, but this shouldn’t seem strange to Bible students.

Muslim military forces planted at strategic points on the border of Israel are waiting for this event; and being embarrassed by recent events, Russia may just step in as well, along with their ally Iran. The embassy move could very well be the beginning of the war of Gog and Magog, or at least a prelude to that biblical event. If this holds true and war breaks out, then we can be sure that these are the last of the last days, even though no one knows the day or the hour – only the Father, our Creator, just as Jesus said.

We Christians who believe such things may even be held in contempt by many people, including the “brethren.” Like the Bible warns, there will be self-righteous scoffers in the last days (I know; I’ve met them) even in the church.

Let’s just suppose that this Muslim confrontation is a prelude to/or the actual war of Gog and Magog (many other factors appear to be confirming this).

First, the rebuilding of the temple may be a result of this skirmish happening. Perhaps the Muslim Dome of the Rock will be destroyed by an errant missile, making it possible to do so. Who knows? In the meantime, a 6.9 earthquake on the island of Hawaii caused the eruption of a volcano that has begun destroying a portion of that island with lava. On our mainland, our own geyser “Old Faithful” (created from an extinct volcano) is coming alive as well, while earthquakes continue to rattle the nerves of the citizens of California. Recently, more than 200 earthquakes struck the Canary Islands. Earthquakes continue to intensify everywhere.

Secondly, our bombastic and fearless president may be setting the stage for the end of the church age, even while the Democrats are intent on driving him from office one way or another.

Then the anti-Christ will take center stage of world events, and is a person who doesn’t subscribe to the deity of Jesus Christ. He will be a narcissistic and charismatic man, drawing many people to himself to worship him. The False prophet (the present and very liberal Pope?) will aid him. All the elements and players are now in place.

Of course, I am only speculating since I don’t consider myself a prophet, but it sure seems to make sense to me. If this be the case, I would urge all half-baked Christians, agnostic and apostates to repent and be ready for any eventuality. May 14 is right around the corner.

BOOKS:

“The Spiritual Man” is a short book written by a Chinese Pastor by the name of Watchman Nee, who died in 1972. It is a thought-provoking look at what the scriptures have to say about the Christian life. Even though it is a very deep writing, it is only this man’s thoughts. And even though he doesn’t stray from sound doctrine, you too can know these things by reading scripture for yourself. You don’t need a doctorate to do so. The Holy Spirit will lead you into all truth. Just ask God to fill you with His presence after receiving Christ.

MOVIES:

“The Remaining” was a recent release that used special effects and realistic footage to relay the prophetic message of the tribulation period, albeit the series of events depicted in the film may be somewhat off. But they made a valiant attempt to warn the viewers of the impending prophecies, mainly from the book of Revelation, with trumpet blasts, huge hail stones falling from the sky, and a lot of demonic activity.

YBIC

“Evangelist” Jim Towers

You can contact me at jt.filmmaker@yahoo.com  or dropzonedelta.com. (My website is presently being reconstructed.)

If you desire to know more about the Christian faith, you can tune into www.FBCN.org for livestreaming services on the internet each Sunday at 9:30 EST in the USA. Pastor Hayes Wicker is one of the few remaining pastors that preach from the Bible.

My last article was about divine appointments, and like I said in that one, they seem to be increasing in volume and intensity with people from all walks of life searching for meaning and stability in life.

The young woman of about thirty was standing by the non-fiction shelves at the local library when I approached. She had an arm full of about twelve books. I couldn’t help but notice and said, “Are you really going to read all those books?” I didn’t know this was yet another divine appointment.

The young lady said, “Yes,…how many are you allowed to take out at one time?”

I replied “Ten I think…. What are the books about?”

“They are self-help books…I don’t read fiction.”

“I don’t either.”

Her reply piqued my interest. “What are they about? …. May I take a look at the titles on the back of the book bridge?” And I began reading the titles when she turned them toward me.

As I began reading she said, “This is embarrassing!” All the titles were on the order of “How to Find a Man,” “The Right Man for You,” “How to Catch and Keep a Man,” etc.

The young woman’s eyes began glazing over with tears. Although she was an ordinary-looking woman, she was healthy and clean. She was searching for a good man, and a good man is hard to find in our society these days. Many, if not most, are self-absorbed and/or stoned or both while others are becoming alcoholics. I felt sorry for her, said some encouraging words, and invited her to my church. I also said a prayer for her on my way home, with tears in my eyes.

The divine appointments continued as the week wore on, and one of them was a doozy. I was having a heart attack – or so I thought, while shopping. The showroom floor began spinning and I felt queasy. I went to the nearby hospital after stopping to eat, knowing that I would not be able to do so once I arrived at the hospital, and besides, it was lunch time and I was hungry.

I talked to God on the way to the hospital, asking what he had in mind since I thought He was going to continue to use me in the immediate future. “Death doesn’t frighten me, and I am willing to go when you call me home, but I have some things I’d like to wrap up before I go, like the publication of my book, and the unique movie that I’m hoping to make.”

I was kept overnight for observation. While there, my supper was brought to me by a Venezuelan girl in her late twenties. I noticed she was smiling when she arrived with the food. I assumed she was a Christian, and told her so. I was right. While her parents are Catholic, she enjoys attending both Catholic and Protestant services; but the Protestant services, she said, made her feel alive.

I had read on the internet about the problems in Venezuela and how some were having to eat from garbage cans since the economy had tanked, due to a revolution and resulting corrupt government. We talked (which most strangers don’t do these days) and she said she was here on a work visa to be able to send food and other essentials home to her parents and their neighbors. At this point her eyes began to tear up.

I asked if she had been praying about that situation, and she answered, “Yes.” She needed someone to assure her that God cared. I offered my help by getting the word out with my writing, and intend to do so. So, if any of you readers have any idea of how I can help her, please let me know. People’s lives are falling apart, and some of them are counting on God to deliver them.

Because I made myself available, it seems I was the answer to her prayer. Now I realized why I was here. So, this is what my perceived “heart attack” was all about – another divine appointment.

While overnight in the hospital for tests and observation, I encountered two nurses with overbearing problems and nowhere to turn. I had the opportunity to pray with one who told me yet another heart wrenching story. It seems like everyone has a sad tale to tell these days, but with no one to tell it to.

After a battery of tests, the doctors and nurses stood amazed and said I had the body of a much younger man, and was free to go.

If you are one of those who want meaning and stability in life, you only have to tell it to Christ Jesus, search the scriptures and rely on the promises of God, giving thanks always.

MOVIES:

I saw the true-life story about the conversion of Pastor Lee Strobel in “The Case for Christ” for the second time and enjoyed it all over again.

BOOKS:

“The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve” by Stephen Greenblatt, which I thought was going to be an insightful read, was nothing more than an exercise in futility, ending with things like this: “…It was like an infant trying to gobble down a steak, so it was no surprise at all that the consequence to them was fatal.”

[Theophilus of Antioch (fl. Second century)] This was about the apple in the Garden of Eden, which really wasn’t an apple at all! (You can find out what the forbidden fruit was in the book of Enoch, someone much more trustworthy.) The Holy Bible with the Holy Spirit’s guidance is sufficient.

YBIC

Jim Towers

Contact me at jt.filmmaker@yahoo.com or www.thepropheciesbook and on dropzonedelta.com

Tune in to www.FBCN.org livestreaming on the internet on Sundays at 9:30 EST. (USA) to listen to Bible-based sermons by Dr. Hayes Wicker.