DISTRESS OF NATIONS AND NATURE

“For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now” (Romans 8:22).

“This verse reveals that not only humanity but all creation recognizes the tension of living in the last days. As nature shows signs of distress, we are reminded that these events point toward God’s ultimate redemption story.”

Apostasy and Doctrines of Demons

Pastor, 6 others executed extrajudicially in Sudan. Rev. Adil Idris Jangoul, of the Sudanese Episcopal Church, was executed extrajudicially along with six other people after members of an armed faction arrested him at his church residence.

Coca-Cola Faces Boycott Calls Over Claims Custom Cans Allegedly BAN “Jesus is King” But Allow “Allah is King” and “Satan is King.” Here we go again. Coca-Cola is facing a new wave of backlash after viral videos appeared to show the company’s online personalization tool immediately rejecting positive Christian messages while references to Allah, Satan, and even degrading attacks on Jesus advanced to the preview stage.

Hatred of Jews and Israel

Nazi salutes apparently directed at Israel soccer team fans during UEFA Conference League elimination match. Fans of an Israel-based soccer team were mocked with Nazi salutes during a recent match with a Polish team. After the match, a hostile environment appeared to get even more tense, as several GKS Katowice fans appeared to do the salute in the direction of the Hapoel Tel Aviv fans.

Pervasive Perversion

WATCH: Devastating ad exposes transgender mutilation of children. The ad takes aim at far-left Texas Democrat Senate nominee James Talarico’s record on LGBT issues, using AI to depict the candidate as a gender “transition” surgeon looming over a little girl. “The trans industry preys on confused children. Irreversible puberty blockers. Cross-sex hormones. Sex-change surgeries. This November, stop them before it’s too late.”

How California Secretly Prodded Health Insurers to Cover Transgender Procedures.
Instead of passing legislation or issuing regulations, both of which would invite public scrutiny, state officials have simply imposed their pro-transgender ideology on the regulatory apparatus. California officials got what trans patients wanted by stealth — at sane patients’ expense.

Iniquity Shall Abound

Five people shot at Virginia State University as police search for ‘multiple suspects.’ Officers found five people with gunshot wounds outside campus dorms early Saturday. One is in critical condition. The other victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

At least six people dead and one wounded in mass shooting in rural Michigan. A shooting Friday left six dead, including the gunman, Chad Hickman. Another person is in critical condition. Police tracked his vehicle to a wooded area, where he and another person were found deceased. He was in the process of a divorce and had been sentenced to over a year in jail, charged with child abuse dating back to 2010.

Marxist Deliberate Border Disorder and the Consequences

Over 100 migrants headed for Spain’s Ceuta arrested in latest border surge. Moroccan authorities arrested at least 111 individuals attempting to enter Spain’s Ceuta, following a security crackdown prompted by online calls for another mass border crossing. The attempt comes two weeks after over 72,000 migrants surged into the territory,

Plague, Pestilence, and Plandemics

18 meat products recalled after link to jalapeno salmonella outbreak. The outbreak has affected at least 345 people in 27 states, mostly Minnesota and Colorado. 36 individuals required hospitalization. The FSIS released a list of 18 recalled products, with brands including Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, Meal Simple, Higher Harvest & Deli Kitchen, with use-by dates from 08/07/2026 to 8/13/2026.

Trump to sign order calling for fewer childhood vaccines and ‘more vaccine flexibility.’ The executive order calls for fewer childhood vaccinations by separating measles, mumps & rubella (MMR) vaccine into 3 shots at separate visits. This follows a previous attempt to reduce the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule from 18 diseases to 11, which a federal judge blocked in March 2026.

Wayne Root says, “If You Take the New Flu Vaccine, You’re Reckless, Gullible, Delusional, Mentally-Ill, & Dumb as Kamala Harris, & You Have a Death Wish.” The new flu vaccine is out, based on the deadly, failed mRNA Covid vaccine. Big Pharma & your bribed gov’t urge everyone to take it – “Trust Us.” This at the same time Fauci proved he’s a fraud, scam artist, & mass murderer, & proved “SCIENCE” is now the same as organized crime. He took the 5th 111 times.

Economic Insecurity

Half of workers fear they will never fully retire, according to a 2026 Retirement Expectations Survey. 47% of workers doubt they’ll be able to retire completely. Only 58% think they’ll have enough money to retire on schedule. 36% expect to continue earning income in retirement.

Weather Events

Tropical storm Lala begins lashing Hawaii’s Big Island. Lala is already whipping and soaking Hawaii’s Big Island on Saturday as the storm makes its approach. It’s expected to strengthen and bring extremely heavy rain, flooding, and life-threatening surf and rip currents to the Hawaiian Islands this weekend. The National Hurricane Center issued a rare hurricane warning for the Big Island.

Southern heat wave with triple-digit highs to last into next week with high humidity & minimal nighttime relief. The heat wave is affecting the South from Texas to Florida & the Carolinas with heat indexes above 105, reaching 110 in southern Georgia, coastal South Carolina, the Florida Panhandle, & around Memphis.

Where drought has been declared in the UK as another heatwave looms. Almost 3/4 of England is now suffering from drought as weather conditions continue to worsen into August, piling pressure onto vital industries. 71.3% of the country is now in drought. Also, the entirety of Wales is now officially in drought.

Emergency Alert startles millions in England and Wales as public warned over wildfires threat. An emergency alert is being sent to phones across England & Wales as ministers scramble to tackle the growing threat of dangerous wildfires. The alert, sent on a rolling basis, from around 7pm to millions, warns people not to light anything that could spark a fire, including barbecues, campfires & fireworks, & report any fire by calling 999.

England had one of the wettest winters on record. Why are reservoirs drying up? There are over 2,000 large-scale reservoirs in England and Wales alone. Yet the country hasn’t seen new reservoirs since 1992, shortly after privatization of the water industry, despite demand for water increasing across the UK due to population growth and industrial endeavors such as data centers.

Four Potential Tropical Storms Forming This Week: Maps, Paths and Warnings. Some systems show signs they could organize into tropical depressions or tropical storms in the coming days. The National Hurricane Center is tracking two disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean and two more in the Pacific, including one system southeast of Hawaii that currently has the highest odds of development.

Earthquake Events

2 powerful earthquakes hit Indonesia in one day, killing at least 47. A 7.7 quake that struck Indonesia Saturday killed at least 47 people, and at least 50 people were taken to hospitals. A 6.4 quake struck the country’s Sumatra island later. Authorities warned that the death toll would almost certainly rise.

A 5.0 quake struck Spain overnight, damaging buildings and sparking panic. The epicenter was in Alhendin and rocked Granada shortly after 1am. Footage shows cars struck by debris falling off buildings, and people fleeing homes and hotels in a panic. A picture shows a huge crack opening in a street following the tremor.

Wars and Rumors of Wars

Iran sets conditions for opening Strait of Hormuz after UAE says its ship was targeted.
Iran issued sweeping demands to the U.S. for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The conditions included, in part, lifting the U.S. naval blockade and sanctions, and withdrawal of U.S. military forces from the region. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said one of its vessels was targeted by a missile while moving through the Strait.

One World Government Antichrist System

How Close Are We to the Antichrist System?  Gary Stearman, Mondo Gonzales & J.B. Hixson examine growing evidence that today’s geopolitical, technological, & spiritual developments are laying groundwork for the coming Beast system. From artificial intelligence & digital currencies to global gov’t, Israel, Third Temple, & rise of deception, they explore how current events align with Bible prophecy.

In the Skies

1 In Several Hundred Million: Convergence of 3 Heavenly Events On August 12th Is So Rare It Will Never Happen Again. On Aug 12: a parade of 6 planets, total solar eclipse, and peak of Perseid meteor shower the same day. The probability of all 3 taking place the same day is “roughly 1 in several hundred million.” Could it be God is using the heavens to get our attention? If so, could it be significant events are about to happen?

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As we get closer to Jesus’ return, these things will keep increasing in frequency and intensity just like birth pains. What we’re seeing now pales in comparison to the coming Tribulation. It’s not something you want your loved ones to experience.

In Luke 21:25, Jesus says: “And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring…” (KJV) Bible Hub. This phrase describes a time of widespread human suffering, confusion, and upheaval affecting all peoples.

Biblical Context

The passage is part of Jesus’ teaching to his disciples about signs that will precede his return. The “distress of nations” is paired with other signs — unusual celestial events and turbulent seas — symbolizing a period of global turmoil and spiritual crisis Bible Hub+1.

How do I become saved? – Rapture Ready

 

TREACHEROUS TIMES

“The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit” (Proverbs 12:5).

Apostasy and Doctrines of Demons

Pervasive Perversion

‘An Unmistakable Message’: Children’s Hospital to Open Free Detransition Clinic, Admit to Lying Under Landmark Settlement. Texas Children’s Hospital, site of a whistleblower scandal involving illegal gender surgeries on minors, must form the nation’s first-ever detransition clinic by October as part of a newly finalized legal settlement with Texas. TCH must also provide such care for free for the first 5 years.

Hatred of Israel

AMB GORDON SONDLAND: America’s aid to Israel isn’t charity — it’s a bargain for US security. The irony is difficult to miss. Those who believe abandoning Israel would save America money almost certainly have the arithmetic backward. Replacing what Israel contributes—in intelligence, innovation, deterrence, military cooperation, and regional stability—would cost far more than sustaining the alliance we have today.

US Congress introduces buffer zone bill meant to protect houses of worship
US Congress members on Thursday announced legislation that aims to create buffer zones around synagogues and other houses of worship to protect worshippers from protests. The legislation came after vitriolic anti-Zionist protests at synagogues around the US and after similar legislative efforts in American states and cities.

Insane: Islamic Takeover Agenda – And So-called Progressives, Who Are Really Just Useful Idiots, Allowing It

Muslim Communist Abdul El-Sayed Wins in MI as Crowd Roars When He Drops an ‘Inshallah’ During His Election Night Speech. Muslim communist Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Michigan primary and will now face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election in November. As he addressed his followers, he invoked “Inshallah” and the crowd roared. This is the conquest of Michigan from within using political Islam.

El-Sayed campaign backed by over $100,000 from dozens of members of group with alleged terror ties. Michigan Democrat Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign has collected over $115,000 from people who work for or have held leadership roles with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which has been designated a terrorist organization by the United Arab Emirates and designated as such in Florida and Texas.

Left’s False Prophet James Talarico is ‘Smiling Face of Red-Green Alliance that Spits on Christians & Jews to Elevate Islam.’ A new poll shows Islam-serving Democrat Rep. James Talarico is leading Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for the Texas Senate. Talarico is the face of the Red-Green Alliance, and he makes it a habit to hate on both Christians & Jews while elevating Islam. Time to take a stand, Texas.

More Last Days Traitors

Communist, socialist network helped fuel Madison protests after Corey Ruiz shooting. Among the most prominent groups backing the protests are the Madison chapter of the openly communist Party for Socialism and Liberation, Freedom Inc., and the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, a Marxist-Leninist political organization. Protests were over a homeless man who was caught breaking into cars and was killed after injuring an officer with a knife during a struggle.

“While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage” (2 Peter 2:19, KJV).

“They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him” (2 Peter 2:19, Berean Study Bible).

Vance: Federal Government Has Identified $230 Billion In Fraud Since March. Vice President Vance said the Trump administration has identified $230 billion in fraud and prevented $56 billion in fraudulent payments since the president’s Fraud Task Force was established in March.

And Their Deliberate Border Disorder

Ceuta migrant surge exposes Spain-Morocco tensions as Islamist groups reportedly seek to exploit border crisis. Thousands of migrants remained stranded in Spain’s North African city of Ceuta on Tuesday as the EU offered emergency assistance to reinforce the enclave’s border, and Spanish authorities investigated whether criminals or suspected jihadists used last week’s chaotic mass crossing to enter European territory.

Plague, Pestilence, and Plandemics

2 deaths reported in cyclospora outbreak; Michigan cases surpass 11k. Michigan confirmed 11,234 cases of cyclosporiasis as of Aug. 3. Two people there died from the outbreak, both with significant health conditions. Cyclosporiasis is generally not considered deadly, and death is uncommon in the US. CDC reported 6,707 lab‑confirmed cases across 45 states as of July 28, a rise of over 2,500 since July 21.

Rare Bourbon virus case confirmed in New York as tick season continues. The first case of the Bourbon virus, a rare infection transmitted by the lone star tick, was recently confirmed in Long Island. Also, three cases of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, were recently suspected in New York, another rare infection closely associated with lone star or American dog tick bites. Tularemia can be treated with antibiotics.

2nd person dies in Florida from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria found in oysters and swimming water. There have been 14 other cases confirmed across Florida. Elsewhere, there have been six confirmed cases in Alabama and one in Connecticut. Infections are rare, but a person can get sick by swimming in the ocean with an open wound or eating contaminated raw shellfish.

Over 1,700 dead from world’s fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak as WHO offers dire warning.  The Ebola outbreak is spreading at a rate that outpaces efforts to contain it. Nearly 3 months since the outbreak was declared, new cases are doubling in some hotspots. As of Monday, there were 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths.

Weather Events…some with help from the careless and arsonists

When wildfires appear to be increasing, we need to ask who’s causing them. The European Forest Fires Information System says the number of wildfires in Europe is nearly double the 30-year average. The situation in the USA is probably worse, and in Canada, not much better. Wouldn’t this steady year-by-year increase of so-called “wildfires” raise the legitimate question of why and what or who causes them? See Arson suspect arrested in connection with one of the devastating Spokane wildfires.

Why Spokane wildfires turned so destructive. Three large wildfires raced through neighborhoods around the weekend of Aug. 1, destroying at least 600 homes and other structures and threatening many more. Tens of thousands were forced to evacuate. Dry, windy conditions converged where neighborhoods were built into forests, shrublands and grasslands. That set the stage for the latest wildland-urban disaster in the U.S.

Oregon wildfires set record for acres burned, new fires spark evacuations. Oregon set a new modern record for acres burned in wildfires on August 2, and there’s still almost two months remaining in the fire season. The state’s 60 large fires have blackened 1.978 million acres in 2026.

England and Wales suffer driest July on record. Southern England saw not only its driest July but its driest month ever recorded, in one of the “most notable summer months” since records began. Forecasters said last month was a double-record breaker for both England and Wales, experiencing their sunniest and driest July since data began.

Drought exposes World War II ships, strands boats as Europe’s river levels plunge.
Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low due to drought and extreme heat over the summer that hulls of dozens of German warships from World War II are emerging, remains of an ancient mammoth were uncovered in Romania, and sections of France’s Loire riverbed are partially dry.

Typhoon Dolphin strengthens near Okinawa, 5 injured as China braces for landfall
Typhoon Dolphin re-intensified while passing close to northwestern Okinawa on Aug 7, leaving at least 5 people injured, 5 homes partially damaged. The typhoon could strengthen further before landfall between Zhejiang & northern Fujian from Aug 9-10, with eastern Zhejiang potentially receiving over 600 mm (23.6 inches) of rain.

NOAA’s new hurricane forecast predicts a quiet season in the Atlantic. The Pacific won’t be as lucky. Between 2 & 6 hurricanes, 0 & 2 major hurricanes, & 7 to 13 named storms are expected in the Atlantic for the rest of the year. Precipitation below average along eastern & southern shores is tied to El Niño, which is also responsible for above-average hurricane year in the Pacific, which sees storms hit Hawaii and the West Coast.

Wars and Rumors of Wars

Trump’s Iran Trap: Why Every Path Leads to Greater Risk. Trump may command the world’s most powerful military, but he faces an enemy that understands something equally powerful: time. Iran no longer needs to defeat America on the battlefield. It only needs to make every available option so politically, militarily, and economically painful that Washington hesitates.

Trump says renewed US-Iran talks are Iran’s last chance to sign deal before decapitation. President Trump claimed talks with Iran are ongoing, but that it is the last chance to reach a deal “before decapitation.” He alleged that Iran, with backing of Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, initiated the renewed talks because they “did not want to be hit” by strikes Trump claimed would have been the biggest attacks since World War II.

Trump claims Israel ‘very happy’ about Hamas disarmament deal, as Netanyahu indicates otherwise. A statement from Netanyahu’s office said Israel demanded “full disarmament of Hamas, including removal of the weaponry from Gaza and complete demilitarization of the Strip as a condition for any process” of withdrawal. The statement added that the agreement does not include “a sufficient response to those demands.”

A Dangerous Deal: Trump’s Board of Peace and Hamas. It’s disturbing that the new deal asserts that “no weapons shall be transferred or handed to Israel or non-Palestinian parties.” Also, the new roadmap’s conditioning of disarmament on Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Why should a terrorist organization that carried out the Oct 7, 2023 massacre in Israel be allowed to dictate the conditions of its own disarmament?

U.S. Virtually Out of Long-range Missiles. Army General: U.S. Can No Longer Defend Israel. Army General Grynkewich, head of U.S. European Command, said he can no longer defend Israel from missile attacks without another Navy destroyer. Without that nearly $3 billion ship, he must choose between defending America, which he swore an oath to do, and defending Israel, which he did not swear an oath to do.

Iran shifts to political warfare, ‘playing to the edge’ to test Trump, expert warns. (article on right side of page.) Iran is ramping up political pressure on the US in a bid to gain leverage. “This is a regime that knows it cannot win an outright battle of conventional capability. They’re even fighting a battle of wills right now against the Trump administration, both on the battlefield and diplomatically.”

Iran Wants to Humiliate Trump: Its “Plan” for Strait of Hormuz Guarantees More War
Trump and his team hoped Iran would agree to allow commercial vessels to freely travel through the Strait, but that was never going to happen, and that should be very clear to everyone at this stage. Iran’s plan will permanently ban ships belonging to the U.S., Israel and other “hostile” nations.

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How do I become saved? – Rapture Ready