America In Bible Prophecy - Trump
Controls Through Continuity of Government - Judy Byington Update - Nicola Tesla
Stolen Death Ray - Juan O' Savin & Jason Sisneros - ATLAS SHRUGS Israeli
Mother Shot Dead - the West's “Unipolar Moment” Has Ended - Globalism & the
Coming World Dictator and more.
Researched & Comments by Pastor
Gary Boyd
Aug. 23rd 2023
Donald Trump & US Special Forces
Connection Now Revealed! Standing Back and Standing By! Everyone Get Ready! - Wednesday,
August 23, 2023 - https://beforeitsnews.com/prophecy/2023/08/donald-trump-us-special-forces-connection-now-revealed-standing-back-and-standing-by-everyone-get-ready-2544488.html
The Hidden Threads: Bloodlines of the
Illuminati Unveiled (video) - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 11:16 - In the
intricate web of global power, the Illuminati’s bloodlines are the silken
threads that many dare not touch. But today, we tug at these threads. Join me
on a journey into the heart of the world’s most enigmatic dynasty. The
Illuminati. A name that resonates with mystery and power. Where did they begin?
https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/the-hidden-threads-bloodlines-of-the-illuminati-unveiled-video-3797738.html
US MILITARY NEWS: Restored Republic
via a GCR: Update as of August 23, 2023 - https://theusmilitarynews.com/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-august-23-2023/
South African president calls for
fundamental reforms in global financial institutions at BRICS summit - Russian
President Putin addresses 15th BRICS summit via video link, says bloc cooperates
on principle of equality – By Hassan Isilow
| 22.08.2023 - Update : 23.08.2023 - South African President Cyril
Ramaphosa Tuesday called for fundamental reforms in global financial
institutions at the opening of the 15th BRICS summit held in Johannesburg. Ramaphosa
said the BRICS New Development Bank is leading the way as an alternative by
offering funds for developing nations without conditions. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/south-african-president-calls-for-fundamental-reforms-in-global-financial-institutions-at-brics-summit/2973909
Judy Byington: Pressing!! Just Say
NO, Protect the Children, We Patriots Are Making The World Great Again Special
Intel Report For Wed. 23 Aug. 2023 (Video) - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 6:59 - Judy
Note: I received an Emergency Alert saying that the Canadian Government was
murdering citizens of Celista British Columbia under the same fire scenario as
in Maui. Evidently a Stef and Jorne owned a home at the end of Meadow Creek
Road in Celista. Celista Fire Department and Canadian Forestry personnel showed
up on Thurs. 17 Aug. 2023 and lit a back burn by their back door knowing that
winds were on their way. The fire department sat watching the burn until it was
well underway, and then left. They returned a while later and only put out
small fires while the big one to this day was still raging. When Stef asked the
firemen why, she was told they were ordered to sit on the burn. The fire is
still burning and any water, gas and food people have tried to bring in have
been stopped by a police block on the road. They are asking for help from
anyone. https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/judy-byington-pressing-just-say-no-protect-the-children-we-patriots-are-making-the-world-great-again-special-intel-report-for-wed-23-aug-2023-video-3797731.html
Michael Jaco & Ole Dammegard:
Nicola Tesla Stolen Death Ray/Direct Energy Weapon Used as Early as 1947 Maine
Fire (Video) - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/michael-jaco-ole-dammegard-nicola-tesla-stolen-death-raydirect-energy-weapon-used-as-early-as-1947-maine-fire-video-3797723.html
Bruce Poppy: Plandemic 2 Are You
Kidding Me?, Maui Intel, Canadian & Youtube Censorship, Trump Seal, Current
Events! (Video) - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/bruce-poppy-plandemic-2-ferfuksake-maui-intel-canadian-youtube-censorship-trump-seal-current-events-video-3797722.html
Juan O' Savin & Jason Sisneros:
Disclosing New, Vital Intel About Maui Kill Switch, Trump, and More! (Video) - Wednesday,
August 23, 2023 3:07 - Last night was an amazing telecast with Juan O’ Savin,
Jason and the guys discuss all of the upcoming events and to share Intel about
Maui and Trump.. https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/juan-o-savin-jason-sisneros-disclosing-new-vital-intel-about-maui-kill-switch-trump-and-more-video-3797716.html
Phil Godlewski: Lāhainā Intel (Video)
- Wednesday, August 23, 2023 3:29 - Phil reveals the hidden truth behind the
Lahaina “wildfires”, and casts light on the recent False Flag. https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/phil-godlewski-lahaina-intel-video-3797720.html
Bo Polny: So it Begins... the World
Will Never Forget What's About to Happen (Video) - Wednesday, August 23, 2023
3:23 - https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/bo-polny-so-it-begins-the-world-will-never-forget-whats-about-to-happen-video-3797719.html
Juan O' Savin + SG Anon Intel:
Advanced Weapon Used in Maui Same as Homeland Blazes & 9-11? (Video) - Wednesday,
August 23, 2023 2:57 - In this video, Juan and SG Anon present the question,
was an advanced weapons used in Maui, as it is widely believed to have been
used during 9/11? As we are starting to understand, Maui was yet another false
flag op, but the true purpose is still hazy.. https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/juan-o-savin-sg-anon-intel-advanced-weapon-used-in-maui-same-as-homeland-blazes-9-11-video-3797714.html
CITY FARMER NEWS: Hartford Hospital
now has a rooftop garden - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - https://beforeitsnews.com/food-and-farming/2023/08/hartford-hospital-now-has-a-rooftop-garden-2533228.html
NTEB: Iran Unveils Their New
‘Mohajer-10’ Drone They Say Is Capable Of Reaching Israel And Dropping A Deadly
Payload On Arch-Enemies The Jews - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 9:17 - The Biden
administration has been busy unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets,
and this is one of the many factors as to why the terror state of Iran is not
only surviving but thriving. Like the illustration of the attack dog willing to
launch itself over the edge of a cliff as it seeks to devour a bird in flight,
Iran is a nation fueled solely by hate, and that will prove to be its undoing.
But before that day, Iran seeks to do as much damage to the Jews as possible,
say hello to Mohajer-10. - “And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against
every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence
of all his brethren.” Genesis 16:12 (KJB) - https://beforeitsnews.com/global-unrest/2023/08/iran-unveils-their-new-mohajer-10-drone-they-say-is-capable-of-reaching-israel-and-dropping-a-deadly-payload-on-arch-enemies-the-jews-2538223.html
TIM BROWN: Another Crisis Being
Created - Have You Learned The Lessons Yet? This Reprobate Is A Lunatic!
(Video) - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 9:13 - Crisis after crisis is created for
those that profit from them the most (Jeremiah 11:9). Here in America, we have the lunatics
literally overseeing the asylum that they are creating (Isaiah 28:18). Over and
over, they have been exposed for their contrived conspiracies (Luke 12:2) and
yet, the question is, have you learned your lesson yet, Americans? Because when the Americans learn the lesson
and apply themselves to the lawful answers, this this ends, but not until then
(Isaiah 51:4). https://beforeitsnews.com/u-s-politics/2023/08/another-crisis-being-created-have-you-learned-the-lessons-yet-this-reprobate-is-a-lunatic-video-2606845.html
ATLAS SHRUGS: Israeli Mother Shot
Dead in Front of Daughter by Muslim Terrorist - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 8:09
- Palestinian terrorism against Israel has skyrocketed since the Biden
Administration restored U.S aid to Palestinian Authority. Once again, call your
member of Congress and demand that all U.S aid to the Palestinian Authority is
stopped. The Palestinian Authority uses this ‘aid’ to pay Palestinian
terrorists to murder Jews. https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2023/08/israeli-mother-shot-dead-in-front-of-daughter-by-muslim-terrorist-3670849.html
EURASIA TIMES: With NASA’s Flock Of
CubeSats – Blinky, Pinky, Inky & Clyde – Space Enters The Era Of Swarm
Satellites - By Guest Author -August 20, 2023 - Four 6U CubeSats were launched
into Earth’s orbit by NASA in July 2023. The “Starling” mission, which will
last at least six months, will test the satellites’ ability to work together
autonomously without receiving real-time updates from mission management. Each
satellite is spaced roughly 40 miles apart, positioned at about 355 miles above
Earth. A category of nanosatellites known as CubeSats uses standardized
dimensions and form factors. The “one unit” or “1U” used in the basic CubeSat
size is 10x10x10 cm in size, although it can be expanded to larger sizes,
including 1.5, 2, 3, 6, and even 12U. https://www.eurasiantimes.com/edited-with-nasas-flock-of-cubesats-blinky-pinky-inky-clyde/
YNET NEWS: The world is becoming
multipolar - Analysis: With the U.S. basically absent globally, new powers have
emerged; China continues to strengthen its political and economic role in the
Middle East, and would be happy to replace the US as new mediator in the
Palestinian-Israeli conflict - By Anna Mahjar-Barducci|Aug.–22-2023 | 16:32 - From
the vantage point of the Middle East, it appears that the West's “unipolar
moment” has ended. The United States has concentrated all its efforts in
financially and militarily supporting Ukraine against Russia, yet it has been
neglecting other regions in the world - first and foremost the Middle East. The
U.S. has been absent in the region and, as a result, its historic and strategic
allies in the Gulf – such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE – have begun to look for
other countries willing to support their interests. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1drmim63
ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS: Syria reports Israeli
air strike in Damascus area - Official Syrian media report an explosion in the
vicinity of the capital. Saudi TV channel reports the strike targeted a
shipment of Iranian weapons. - Published: Aug 21, 2023, 11:19 PM (GMT+3) - Updated:
Aug 22, 2023, 6:06 AM - Syrian media reported on Monday evening that Israel
launched an air strike in the area of the capital Damascus. The official SANA
news agency reported that an explosion was heard in the vicinity of Damascus. The
Syrian Observatory Human Rights, an organization which is based in London and
affiliated with the Syrian opposition, said that the Syrian air defense systems
were activated and were attempting to intercept the Israeli missiles. The Saudi
Arabian TV channel AlHadath reported that the air strike targeted a shipment of
Iranian weapons that was making its way to Damascus. The Syrian army said
damage was caused as a result of the attack and a Syrian soldier was injured. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/375887
HARBINGERS DAILY: Globalism and the
Coming World Dictator: Reforming the Governments of the Nations – By Jeff
Kinley - August 22, 2023 - For some 6000 years, Satan has longed to accomplish
his original threefold objective: to be God, to rule the earth, and to be
worshiped by all of humanity. But in order for this to happen, the world must
be fundamentally changed. Satan must reshape and re-create it in his own image.
This requires four essential elements in his strategy; Reform the governments
of the nations - Deceive the hearts of humanity - Prepare and position his Man
of Sin - Remove the Church’s influence - https://harbingersdaily.com/globalism-and-the-coming-world-dictator-reforming-the-governments-of-the-nations/
THE JERUSALEM POST: Russia's Medvedev
hints at future Russian invasion of Georgia - "The idea of joining Russia
is still popular in Abkhazia and South Ossetia," Medvedev, a former
Russian president, wrote in an article. - By REUTERS Published: AUGUST 23, 2023
00:22 - Updated: AUGUST 23, 2023 02:22 - The deputy chair of the Russian
security council Dmitry Medvedev said Moscow may annex Georgia's breakaway regions
South Ossetia and Abkhazia. "The idea of joining Russia is still popular
in Abkhazia and South Ossetia," Medvedev, a former Russian president,
wrote in an article published early on Wednesday by Argumenty I Fakty
newspaper. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-755809
LIFE SITE NEWS: Pope Francis appoints
pro-abortion, pro-LGBT friend as founding member of new Vatican institute - Eugenio
Zaffaroni is one of the founding board members of a new Vatican-based ‘social
rights’ institute, despite his record promoting anti-life agendas. – Aug. 23rd
2023 - VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Francis has appointed his longtime
friend and fellow Argentinian Eugenio Raúl Zaffaroni to a Vatican position,
despite Zaffaroni’s controversial record and his support for homosexuality and
abortion. Announced August 18 by the Holy See Press Office, Pope Francis
formally recognized a group first created in 2019 and made the peculiar move of
designating it as a private association of the faithful. (Comment: This is the
same Pope who supports the sex trafficking of minors, selling baby body parts,
and helps in selling Adrenochrome to the elite. Is it any wonder then that he
would support a man who supports the killing of babies and the gay community,
both abominations according to scripture. Him or a Pope like him who will be
called the False Prophet will support the Antichrist when he comes and he will
be called the man of sin.) https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-appoints-pro-abortion-friend-to-leadership-post-in-new-vatican-institute/
RAIR FOUNDATION: Prominent 'Moderate
Muslim' Attorney's Son (17) Arrested in 'Most Serious Islamic Terror Plot in
Philadelphia's Recent History' (Video) - By Amy Mek - August 22, 2023 - How can we ever
defeat our enemy if we continue to pretend that Muslim terrorists are not
motivated by Islamic doctrine and faith? Philadelphia, PA – A stunning
revelation has shaken Philadelphia’s legal and community circles as Qawi
Abdul-Rahman, a well-known devout Muslim criminal defense attorney and former
candidate for the Common Pleas Court judge position, confirmed that the terror
suspect arrested by the FBI in an armed raid on his suburban home is none other
than his own 17-year-old son. Observe the prayer bruise positioned at the
center of Qawi Abdul-Rahman’s forehead, a physical manifestation called the
“zebibah,” indicative of fervent Islamic commitment. (Comment: Banging your
head against the floor in fervent Muslim prayer is what lunatics would do in an
asylum. Now it appears the lunatics are running the asylum.) https://rairfoundation.com/prominent-moderate-muslim-attorneys-son-17-arrested-in-most-serious-islamic-terror-plot-in-philadelphias-recent-history-video/
THE PEOPLES VOICE: Protect Your
Privacy From Warrantless Surveillance by the WEF - We Are All Julian Assange! The
illegitimate President of France Emmanuel Macron has enacted a dystopian bill
authorizing the government to spy on everybody in France through their
smartphones… without a warrant. The French Spy Bill grants authorities the
ability to remotely access the cameras and microphones on your devices,
whenever they feel like it, without a warrant, and without you even knowing
about it. And in case you think this is only happening in France, think again.
These Orwellian laws are coming to all WEF-infiltrated countries soon. Here at
The People’s Voice, we have uncovered a legal loophole for people to opt out of
this Orwellian new law. In the small
print of the bill, the Macron regime has prohibited itself from spying on
journalists. Therefore we are inviting you to become a legally accredited
citizen journalist with The People’s Voice today! https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/protect-your-privacy-from-warrantless-surveillance-by-the-wef-and-french-puppet-government/
NTEB: India has become the first
nation to land on the south pole of the moon after its Chandrayaan-3 touched
the lunar surface Wednesday. – Aug. 23rd 2023 - After decades of no
one landing on the Moon, interest in doing just that is now off the charts.
Russia sent up a craft that crashed yesterday, surprising no one, leaving the
nation of India to beat everyone else in landing on the south pole of the Moon
in their Chandrayaan-3 rocket. “The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD’S:
but the earth hath he given to the children of men.” Psalm 115:16 (KJB) - Your
King James Bible is quite clear when it tells you that while man has been given
dominion over the earth, he is in no way been authorized or empowered to exert
dominion in Outer Space. Mankind since the mid-20th century has been begging
for 'contact from beyond', and sooner rather than later the LORD is going to
allow that to happen. I fully expect we will make contact with the fallen angel
'space aliens' before the Rapture of the Church takes place. https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/india-chandrayaan-3-first-nation-in-history-successfully-land-on-south-pole-moon-beating-united-states-china-russia/
THE EPOCH TIMES: Numerous Arguments
Filed to Remove Georgia Trump Case From State Court – By Catherine Yang - Aug.
23rd 2023 - Multiple codefendants of former President Donald Trump
charged over contesting the 2020 general elections in Georgia have now filed
notices of removal, requesting the state case be moved to federal court where
they will likely have charges or the entire case dismissed based on immunities
or additional defenses outlined in the U.S. Constitution. The nature of each
notice differed greatly, pulling from various precedents and listing ever more
additional defenses. Only one notice is needed in order to move the entire case
from state to federal court. https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/us/numerous-arguments-filed-to-remove-georgia-trump-case-from-state-court-5478537?src_src=Morningbrief&src_cmp=mb-2023-08-23&est=Jm8xiajzlDoBY%2Bm%2BTnJhUufN%2B5E0lciT%2Flts%2BZoiS8Z9MyDQ6zHp7vVBb2vLoIbDOYE%3D
Freedom Force Battalion: Melissa Red
Pill & Dr. Jan Halper! - 8/23/2023 - Must Video - Wednesday, August 23,
2023 14:38 - https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2023/08/freedom-force-battalion-melissa-red-pill-dr-jan-halper-8232023-must-video-3670897.html
New Juan O Savin: Bombshell August
Crimes Against God Intel - Our Children Must Be Protected! - Gerry Foley 8 23
2023 - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 14:43 - https://beforeitsnews.com/prophecy/2023/08/new-juan-o-savin-bombshell-august-crimes-against-god-intel-our-children-must-be-protected-gerry-foley-8-22-2023-2544495.html
New Bo Polny: September Warning! 2500
Year Old Prophecy! Beyond the Veil of Limitations Starts 11 am Eastern - Wednesday,
August 23, 2023 10:52 - https://beforeitsnews.com/prophecy/2023/08/new-bo-polny-2500-year-old-prophecy-beyond-the-veil-of-limitations-starts-11-am-eastern-2544489.html
JUST HAPPENED! Jesse Watters EXPOSED
Nanci Pelosi's DARKEST CORRUPTION. - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 14:49 - https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/just-happened-jesse-watters-exposed-nanci-pelosis-darkest-corruption-3797743.html
America In Bible Prophecy
by Britt Gillette
Published on: July 8, 2014
Researched by Pastor Gary Boyd
Aug. 23rde 2023
Is America in bible prophecy?
This is one of the most common
questions from contemporary students of bible prophecy, particularly those who
live in the United States.
Bible prophecy reveals much about the
end times, yet the United States seems conspicuously absent from the
geopolitical picture foretold by the prophets.
Given the seeming nearness of
Christ’s return, this is difficult for most people to understand.
After all, the United States is
currently the most powerful and influential nation on earth. How then can it play no role in end time
events?
Where Is America In Bible Prophecy?
The fact is neither America nor the
United States are mentioned by name in bible prophecy.
When searching for America in bible
prophecy, it’s important to understand that the Bible is a Middle Eastern book
with an Israel-centric geographical perspective. Directions, for instance, are often given in
relation to Jerusalem.
Furthermore, the fact that America as
a nation was unknown to the prophets has no bearing on its absence in bible
prophecy.
After all, the nation of Russia was
also unknown to the prophets, yet Ezekiel 38-39 clearly identifies Russia (Gog)
as a major end time player:
“Son of man, prophesy against Gog.
Give him this message from the Sovereign Lord: I am your enemy, O Gog, ruler of
the nations of Meshech and Tubal. I will
turn you around and drive you toward the mountains of Israel, bringing you from
the distant north.” Ezekiel 39:1-2(NLT)
In addition, the Asian nations (also
relatively unknown in John’s day) are clearly identified as major end time
players in Revelation 16:
“Then the sixth angel poured out his
bowl on the great Euphrates River, and it dried up so that the kings from the
east could march their armies toward the west without hindrance.” Revelation 16:12 (NLT)
Given the mention of most every other
major nation in the contemporary world, why does the Bible remain silent
regarding the United States?
According to some, the Bible may have
something to say about America’s role in bible prophecy after all. So let’s look at what they have to say…
Is This America?
When searching for America in bible
prophecy, several biblical passages are held up more often than others by
proponents who see the United States in the Bible.
Below are some of the more regularly mentioned:
1) The Merchants of Tarshish and All
Her Villages
One of the most commonly cited verses
regarding America in bible prophecy can be found in the Book Ezekiel:
“Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of
Tarshish and all her villages will say to you, ‘Have you come to plunder? Have
you gathered your hordes to loot, to carry off silver and gold, to take away
livestock and goods and to seize much plunder?’” Ezekiel 38:13 (KJV)
The verse references the Gog / Magog
war against Israel, which is questioned beforehand by diplomats from many
lands, including “the merchants of Tarshish and all her villages.”
According to proponents of this view,
Tarshish is a reference to Great Britain and “all her villages” is a reference
to the former British colonies of Canada, Australia, and the United States
(among others).
This is certainly a creative
interpretation of scripture and quite a stretch, especially in light of the
fact that no consensus exists in regard to the identity of Tarshish.
Some biblical scholars claims that
Tarshish is really a reference to Spain, while others say its India, Asia
Minor, or coastal areas in the Mediterranean Sea.
Either way, no one can objectively
point to this verse as the “smoking gun” which proves America is in bible
prophecy.
2) Babylon
Another commonly cited reference
regarding America in bible prophecy is Babylon.
Here’s one passage often cited:
“One of the seven angels who had
poured out the seven bowls came over and spoke to me. ‘Come with me,’ he said, ‘and I will show you
the judgment that is going to come on the great prostitute, who rules over many
waters. The kings of the world have
committed adultery with her, and the people who belong to this world have been
made drunk by the wine of her immorality.’” Revelation 17:1-2 (NLT)
The United States certainly rules
over many waters, and our export of morally degenerate aspects of our media and
culture have certainly not served the world well.
Nevertheless, taken in its proper
context, Revelation 17 describes Mystery Babylon which is a biblical symbol for
false religion, not the United States.
Babylon was the birthplace of false
religion, and “the people who belong to this world have been made drunk by the
wine of her immorality” by embracing false religion.
In Revelation 18, we encounter
additional parallels:
“After all this I saw another angel
come down from heaven with great authority, and the earth grew bright with his
splendor. He gave a mighty shout: ‘Babylon is fallen – that great city is
fallen! She has become a home for demons. She is a hideout for every foul
spirit, a hideout for every foul vulture and every foul and dreadful
animal. For all the nations have fallen
because of the wine of her passionate immorality. The kings of the world have
committed adultery with her. Because of her desires for extravagant luxury, the
merchants of the world have grown rich.’” Revelation 18:1-3 (NLT)
Proponents of the Babylon is the
United States theory point to the numerous parallels between the City described
above and the United States of America.
But again, bible prophecy needs to be
understood in its context, and not interpreted so as to agree with a
predetermined viewpoint.
Revelation Chapter 18 does not
describe the United States of America, but rather the Empire of the Antichrist
and the actual realworld City of Babylon.
This is confirmed in the Book of
Zechariah, when it’s revealed exactly where the epicenter of the end times
false religion will geographically be located:
“Then the heavy lead cover was lifted
off the basket, and there was a woman sitting inside it. The angel said, ‘The woman’s name is
Wickedness,’ and he pushed her back into the basket and closed the heavy lid
again. Then I looked up and saw two
women flying toward us, gliding on the wind. They had wings like a stork, and
they picked up the basket and flew into the sky. ‘Where are they taking the
basket?’ I asked the angel. He replied, ‘To the land of Babylonia, where they
will build a temple for the basket. And when the temple is ready, they will set
the basket there on its pedestal.’”Zechariah 5:7-11 (NLT)
Some interpretations say “the plains
of Shinar” or “the land of Shinar” instead of Babylonia. Nevertheless, Babylon is located on the
plains of Shinar in modern day Iraq.
A close examination of the Babylon in
Revelation confirms that Babylon is not a reference to America in bible
prophecy.
3) A Great Eagle
Another commonly cited America in
bible prophecy passage is also from the Book of Revelation:
“When the dragon realized that he had
been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the
male child. But she was given two wings like those of a great eagle so she
could fly to the place prepared for her in the wilderness. There she would be
cared for and protected from the dragon for a time, times, and half a
time.”Revelation 12:13-14 (NLT)
Proponents who see the United States
as the great eagle in Revelation 12 point to America’s prominent national
symbol as evidence of its identity as the eagle.
But yet again, this passage needs to
be interpreted in a biblical context.
The eagle is a clear reference to
God, not the United States, as evidenced by the following verses:
“You have seen what I did to the
Egyptians. You know how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to
myself.” Exodus 19:4 (NLT)
and
“Like an eagle that rouses her chicks
and hovers over her young, so he spread his wings to take them up and carried
them safely on his pinions. The Lord alone guided them; they followed no
foreign gods.”Deuteronomy 32:11-12 (NLT)
Yet again, in order to see America in
bible prophecy, you’re required to engage in some creative and imaginative
interpretations.
4) A Tall and Smooth People
The final America in bible prophecy
verses we’ll look at are from Isaiah:
“Go, swift messengers! Take a message
to a tall, smooth-skinned people, who are feared far and wide for their
conquests and destruction, and whose land is divided by rivers.” Isaiah 18:2
(NLT)
and
“At that time the Lord of Heaven’s Armies
will receive gifts from this land divided by rivers, from this tall,
smooth-skinned people, who are feared far and wide for their conquests and
destruction.” Isaiah 18:7 (NLT)
Some people claim these verses are a
reference to the United States because America is “feared far and wide” and
it’s divided by rivers (or even two oceans).
Yet, by simply reading verses one and
two from Isaiah 18, we find that the nation referenced is not the United
States:
“Listen, Ethiopia – land of
fluttering sails that lies at the headwaters of the Nile, that sends
ambassadors in swift boats down the river.”
Isaiah 18:1-2 (NLT)
Cush, or Ethiopia, is the land of
“tall, smooth-skinned people” referenced in Isaiah 18.
In short, the Bible makes no direct
reference to the United States or America when it comes to the end times.
America’s Prophetic Role
In spite of the Bible’s silence in
regard to the United States, America does have a profound role of prophetic
significance in world affairs. While it may not be mentioned directly in end
times bible prophecy, the United States has played a pivotal role in setting
the stage for God’s worldwide end time drama.
Below is a list of three significant
American contributions in setting the stage for the near-term fulfillment of
end times bible prophecy:
1) American Support of Israel
The unrivaled prosperity and success
of the United States is no coincidence.
Long ago, God made a promise to
Abraham and his descendants:
“I will bless those who bless you and
curse those who treat you with contempt.” Genesis 12:3 (NLT)
God promised to bless those who bless
the Jews and curse those who curse them.
Since its Revolutionary foundation,
the United States has been a safe haven for Jews relative to the other nations
of the world. There are always
exceptions, but for the most part, the United States has treated the Jewish
people with kindness and acceptance, granting them full rights of citizenship.
In 1948, the United States fully
supported the newly established nation of Israel, becoming its staunchest ally
in the decades that followed.
American support during the Cold War
as well as American military aid and assistance helped Israel thwart the
existential threats posed by the Soviet Union and Israel’s hostile Arab
neighbors.
In short, God used the United States
as a mid-wife in the rebirth of Israel.
2) America and Global Evangelism
Since its inception, America has been
a global leader in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The earliest settlers brought the
Good News to the natives of North America, and in the centuries since, America
has led the world in the international export of Christian evangelism.
The fruits of this global evangelism
include countless missions, untold church plantings, the distribution of
millions of bibles in hundreds of languages, and radio, satellite, and Internet
ministries reaching all over the earth.
America’s role in preaching the
gospel throughout the world can NOT be overstated, and according to Jesus
Himself, the Good News must reach a global audience before He returns:
“And the Good News about the Kingdom
will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it;
and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14 (NLT)
3) America’s Role in Increasing
Travel and Knowledge
According to the Book of Daniel, the
end times will witness a marked increase in travel and knowledge:
“But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy
a secret; seal up the book until the time of the end. Many will rush here and
there, and knowledge will increase.” Daniel 12:4 (NLT)
The fact that the world has already
witnessed this dramatic increase in travel and knowledge is apparent even to
the most casual observer.
For thousands of years, the horse
remained the fastest mode of human transportation while the world’s most
celebrated libraries contained at best thousands of scrolls.
Today, jets can travel faster than
the speed of sound and handheld devices can store hundreds of times as much
information as the Library at Alexandria, which is widely considered the greatest
depository of knowledge in the ancient world.
America’s role in bringing about this
explosion in travel and knowledge is unrivaled and indisputable.
The United States was the first
nation to fully unleash the power of the free market, resulting in a burst of
entrepreneurial creativity and innovation which enabled an exponential increase
in technological development which spread throughout the world.
As a result, it’s hard to deny
America’s signficance in setting the stage for Christ’s return.
America in the End Times
But America’s prophetically
significant role in leading up to the end times doesn’t necessarily translate
into a significant or even notable role during the seven year Tribulation.
In fact, the Bible doesn’t even
mention the United States or America.
Why?
The Bible’s silence in regard to
America seems to necessitate a notable decrease in its power and influence.
And given the lateness of the hour,
it’s likely that America’s fall from power will be sudden and dramatic.
What could cause such a powerful and
influential nation to suddenly fall from its perch?
Here are a few possible reasons for
America’s absence in end times bible prophecy (Note that these are merely
speculations and not predictions):
1) The Rapture
While only God can know a person’s
heart, there’s a good probability that the United States will lose more
citizens as a result of the rapture than any other nation in the world.
With more self-proclaimed born again
Christians than everywhere else on earth, the rapture has the potential to
destroy the United States in a moment’s notice.
Imagine millions of hard working
Americans – homeowners, tax payers, leaders – simply disappearing.
Aside from the Hollywood images of
crashing planes and cars, think of the implications. Businesses crushed as owners and employees
disappear… Millions of consumers gone
overnight… Millions of additional vacant
homes added to an already bloated housing inventory…
From an economic standpoint, the
rapture threatens to destroy the American economy, and America’s military might
is built on the back of unprecedented military spending enabled by a robust
economy.
2) Financial Collapse
Take an honest look under the hood of
America’s debt-based economy, and you’ll realize it doesn’t necessarily take a
major event like the rapture to spark a financial collapse.
By ignoring the biblical principles
of financial stewardship, many Americans have set themselves and their nation
on course toward bankruptcy.
Unless something dramatically changes,
America’s national debt will exceed its total annual output within the next few
years.
Meanwhile, several states are on the
brink of bankruptcy, with most every other state and local government soon to
follow.
But it’s not just America’s government
which lives beyond its means. Our government is merely an extension of the
behavior exhibited by its individual citizens.
Today’s average American today is
burdened by a debt to disposable income ratio of 133%. That means the average American has already
spent every dime of his or her disposable income, plus an additional 33%!
Is it really difficult to envision
this debt-saddled house of cards suddenly collapsing?
If and when it does, America’s global
power and influence will quickly disappear as well.
3) Defeat at the Hands of the
Antichrist
The Book of Revelation reveals that
the Antichrist and his kingdom will become so powerful that no one will be able
to resist militarily:
“They worshiped the dragon for giving
the beast such power, and they worshiped the beast. ‘Is there anyone as great
as the beast?’ they exclaimed. ‘Who is able to fight against him?'” Revelation
13:4 (NLT)
Perhaps the absence of America in
bible prophecy is due to the Antichrist conquering or annexing the United
States into his revived Roman Empire.
4) Fading into Obscurity
Of course, it doesn’t necessarily
require a major event such as the rapture, a financial meltdown, or loss of
sovereignty for the United States to fall from its position as the world’s most
powerful nation.
In addition to our massive debt,
America is in a state of prolonged moral decay.
We’ve pushed God out of our schools, public buildings, and public
discourse… Broken families are now the
norm… Our entertainment grows more and
more degenerate with each passing year…
And a record number of citizens are dependent on government, not a
result of disability, but as a result of sloth and laziness.
We can’t rule out the possibility
that the United States will simply fade into obscurity, surpassed by its rivals
due to a combination of financial turmoil, moral decay, and societal breakdown.
The rapture would simply serve as the
final nail in the coffin of America’s international dominance.
5) A Host of Other Reasons
The above scenarios offer just a few
speculations regarding America’s absence in bible prophecy.
But in all likelihood, there’s a host
of other reasons for the Bible’s silence that we have yet to understand or
imagine.
Nevertheless, the sudden loss of
America’s current role as the world’s lone superpower is not difficult to
fathom, and it likely explains the Bible’s strange silence in regard to the
world’s most powerful nation when it comes to end time matters.
Conclusion
As students of bible prophecy
diligently search the scriptures, the question continually pops up…
Why isn’t America in bible prophecy?
In all likelihood, some of us will
not know the answer in this life, but in hindsight, it will most likely be
plain and obvious to the people of the Tribulation.
The need to see America in bible
prophecy stems from a common mistake in the study of bible prophecy – trying to
fit bible prophecy into the current headlines, rather than reading current
headlines in the context of bible prophecy.
We can see the many signs of the end
times, knowing the hour is late and His coming is near.
And with America still holding a
position of strength and power in the world, it’s difficult to reconcile our
belief that the end is near with theBible’s silence regarding America’s role.
Nevertheless, we can be confident
that bible prophecy will come to pass with 100% accuracy, and the United States
will not be a significant player in end time events.
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