The Future has Arrived / Prophecies being fulfilled? weekly News update

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Weekly News Update / Jan. 14, 2011

As noted in my previous entry, LOOKING BACK TO LOOK AHEAD…, future events that have been expected by many to precede ‘The End of the World’ seem no longer to be in the future in 2011. Instead of looking ahead to calculate when the events of prophecy might be fulfilled, it appears the time has now come to look at current events and calculate how many of them are indicative of prophetic signs being fulfilled right before our eyes. I have stressed repeatedly that from a Biblical perspective, ‘The End of the World’ does not mean the end of the planet Earth although the planet will experience much catastrophic ‘natural’, ‘supernatural’ and ‘manmade’ destruction before the end finally arrives. In the past I have written much on the Biblical meaning of the term, ‘The End of the World’. For those who have not read my continuing series, ‘Is this the end of the world?’ I would recommend that they read the whole series carefully, and listen to the many audio interviews I have recorded with various hosts these past few months. This will help readers and listeners gain a proper perspective, rather a Biblical perspective, of what is currently transpiring, and what we may expect to see in the coming months and years. 

2011, in my estimation, will be a watershed year as far as the fulfillment of prophecy is concerned. All of the prophecies of the book of Revelation and other prophetic scriptures will not be fulfilled in 2011, but this year, more than any other so far, will set the stage for a rapid fulfillment of ‘all these things’ in coming years. My last blog at the end of 2010 was titled ‘2011 Predictions’; for the rest of this year and for as long as this blog will be online I will gather as many News reports and other pertinent information as possible that would indicate that the signs of the ‘End of the World’ given by The Lord Jesus are being fulfilled.  This blog will be used extensively to evaluate current events from a prophetic perspective; it will be updated weekly with relevant Media reports compared to Biblical prophecy. We have been given unmistakable signs that would reveal to those who have the eyes to see and the ears to hear that the end of the world is at hand. The majority of the world will continue leading their lives in the hypnotic trance that prevents them from understanding these signs; therefore this information is for the small remnant that are not deceived; the small remnant who are ‘watching and praying’, the small remnant who will not be overtaken as a thief in the night by the soon coming ‘End of the World’, and soon coming ‘Day of The Lord’.

The prophetic signs of the ‘End of the World’ may be divided into the following categories (Please review my series of articles titled ‘Is this the End of the World’ for the reasons why these categories are relevant and important. News reports that fit these categories have been linked and prophetic Biblical references have been provided to prove that these events are pointing to an imminent fulfillment of all ‘End of the World’ prophecies recorded in the pages of The Bible. 

• News Reports from around the globe have been categorized according to the following headings:

• ECONOMY / Nations become insolvent and go bankrupt, even formerly powerful wealthy nations
• GEOPOLITICAL / War between nations and war / social unrest within nations
• FAMINES / FOOD SHORTAGES
• PANDEMICS / Pestilential infectious and fatal disease outbreaks
• EXTREME WEATHER / Climate related problems of a much greater than ‘normal’ severity
• ANOMALOUS EVENTS / These are events that are neither seen as a norm nor can they be explained as normal occurrence; an example would be the numerous instances of birds falling dead out of a clear blue sky by the hundreds and even by the thousands.

In the following section, News reports have been grouped according to category (category headings are highlighted in bold yellow). The heading has been linked to the original story and a brief synopsis has been provided. Information most relevant to the category or quotes from informed sources are in a bold red italicized font. Please click on the link to read the full story and / or to watch videos if included in the story. 

Economy The MSM has been busy telling us that the Economy is recovering, that good times are just around the corner; if the following stories are any indication the opposite has to be the truth. Banks repossess 1 million US homes in 2010 / NEW YORK -- The bleakest year in foreclosure crisis has only just begun. Lenders are poised to take back more homes this year than any other since the U.S. housing meltdown began in 2006. About 5 million borrowers are at least two months behind on their mortgages and more will miss payments as they struggle with job losses and loans worth more than their home's value, industry analysts forecast. "2011 is going to be the peak," said Rick Sharga, a senior vice president at foreclosure tracker RealtyTrac Inc. The firm predicts 1.2 million homes will be repossessed this year by lenders. 20 Shocking New Economic Records That Were Set In 2010 / “2010 was quite a year, wasn't it?  2010 will be remembered for a lot of things, but for those living in the United States, one of the main things that last year will be remembered for is economic decline.  The number of foreclosure filings set a new record, the number of home repossessions set a new record, the number of bankruptcies went up again, the number of Americans that became so discouraged that they simply quit looking for work reached a new all-time high and the number of Americans on food stamps kept setting a brand new record every single month…” Four Financial Farces / Farce #1: Japan Can Bail Out… Anything. Farce #2: Inflation is at 1%. Farce #3: QE is Working. Farce #4: The Folks Managing the Fed’s QE Efforts Have NO Investing Experience… NIA (National Inflation Association) Economic News Update – Video Economic collapse can’t be hidden any longer – Video Mcalvany Weekly commentary – excellent audio on economic news and analysis Revelation 6:6 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; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine. / A penny is one day’s wages, and a measure is enough grain for one loaf of bread. The inflation that will result from the Global Economic Crash will cause prices of essential commodities to skyrocket, leading to famines, social unrest, civil wars and to warfare among nations. Revelation 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. / The well orchestrated interlinking of the economies of all nations through trade agreements and the rapidly unfolding Global Economic Crisis will lead to the fulfillment of the ‘mark of the beast’ prophecy.

Famine / Food Shortages Food skyrockets to highest prices ever Potential For Social Unrest With Rising Commodity Prices –Jim Rogers  / 12 January 2010, 4:24 p.m. By Debbie Carlson: Jim Rogers predicts social unrest: “You’re already starting to see some unrest in some countries as prices go higher. It’s going to cause a lot more social unrest as prices go higher around the world. Some governments will topple,” he said.  Indian Opposition Plans Protests as Singh Weighs Steps to Curb Food Prices / India’s main opposition party plans nationwide protests as rising prices of food including onions and milk roils Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s coalition, already weakened by corruption charges. PHOTOS: Surging Food Prices Are Sparking Riots All Around The World / Rising food inflation sparked violence across the Middle East and South Asia over the weekend, as demonstrators protested the high cost of staple commodities like sugar, rice and milk.  The outbursts ignited fears that the world is due for a repeat of the 2008 food protests that rocked countries as far apart as Haiti, Senegal and Bangladesh. Food prices are now at an all time high, and are trending higher, indicating that this may be only the beginning of the food riot problem. Starvation in Africa in the Chad - Niger region Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

Extreme Weather                           Deluge: an aerial view of Teresopolis which was swamped by mudslides Mudslides kill over 500 people as torrential rain storms send tons of water gushing through villages near Rio de Janeiro By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 5:38 PM on 13th January 2011 / Brazil floods 2011 CNN video report / Snowfalls, gales cause new blackouts in Moscow Region (WRAPUP)  / Snowfalls and strong winds have caused new power outages in the Moscow Region, with the authorities introducing "an emergency situation regime" in 18 districts and four towns…. Electricity supplies to most towns and villages in the Moscow Region were restored on January 1, but heavy snow and gales triggered new blackouts around the Russian capital. Flood warnings in Wales with more rain expected / The Australian state of Queensland is facing a reconstruction task of "post-war proportions", as floods left swathes of it under water. State Premier Anna Bligh said the state was reeling from the worst natural disaster in its history…and possibly in the nation’s history…  Magnitude 7 earthquake hits cyclone battered Loyalty Islands Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

Geopolitical Issues (War) & Internal Strife / Social Unrest US urges North Korea to get 'serious' on talks / It is time for North Korea to get "serious" about negotiations for peace, the US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said. Mr Gates was speaking in Japan, after a four-day visit to China. He said the risk of provocation leading to war between the two Koreas was very high and noted the South had the right to respond if attacked. More slain in riots, looting as Tunisians defy police curfew by Bouazza Ben Bouazza Tunis, Tunisia— The Associated Press Published Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 9:29AM EST GERALD CELENTE: Brace Yourself -- Our Society Is Going To The Dogs / Article + Video / “In case you're obsessing about normal problems like your food being overcooked, your clothes not fitting quite right, or your kids not doing their homework, don't bother. Because soon, says trend-forecaster Gerald Celente publisher of The Trends Journal, you're going to have a lot more important things to worry about”. (See video below) PHOTOS: Surging Food Prices Are Sparking Riots All Around The World / Rising food inflation sparked violence across the Middle East and South Asia over the weekend, as demonstrators protested the high cost of staple commodities like sugar, rice and milk.  The outbursts ignited fears that the world is due for a repeat of the 2008 food protests that rocked countries as far apart as Haiti, Senegal and Bangladesh. Food prices are now at an all time high, and are trending higher, indicating that this may be only the beginning of the food riot problem. Matthew 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity (LAWLESSNESS) shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

Anomalous Events  / These are events that are neither seen as a norm nor can they be explained as normal occurrence; an example would be the numerous instances of birds falling dead out of a clear blue sky by the hundreds and even by the thousands. These events of this category more than any of the above categories proves that the planet itself is experiencing severe trauma, and animals dying in mass numbers are a symptom of such trauma. What is causing the trauma is a matter of debate, what will not be debatable by the end of 2011 will be the fact that these events are anything but normal. Whatever the stated cause, the earth is being destroyed; God has assigned the cause for such destruction to man and will judge him accordingly. 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. The following is a list of worldwide anomalies experienced just in the past 3 weeks.  ·         December 30 - fish started washing up along the sides of the Arkansas River resulting in and estimated 100,000 total. ·         December 30 - over 100 tons of dead fish, sardines, croakers, and cat fish wash ashore in Rio De Janerio. ·         December 31 - Bebe, Arkansas saw thousands of dead birds,  red winged black birds. ·         January 1 - Kentucky hundreds of dead birds near Murray State University. ·         January 4 -Point Coupee Parish, Louisiana, 500 dead birds, red wing black birds, found along highway. ·         January 4 - hundreds of dead fish wash up on the shores of St Clair River Sania, Ontario, Canada. ·         January 4 - Orange, Florida, thousands of dead fish on the banks of Spruce Creek. ·         January 5 - 2 million dead fish in Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. ·         January 5 - 200 dead birds in Tyler Texas. ·         January 5 - Wilson, Tennessee, 150 dead birds. ·         January 5 - Falkoeping, West Sweden, 50 - 100 dead birds, crows, found on a street in that city. ·         January 5 - Kent England, 40,000 dead crabs, velvet swimming crabs, was ashore. ·         January 5 - New Zealand, hundreds of red snapper was ashore. Since the above list was compiled more such reports keep coming in; the latest reports from January 13, 2011 are of incidents of mass birds deaths in Alabama and Romania Bird deaths mystery Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

PANDEMIC NEWS  Britain flu deaths double / I include this story not for frivolous reasons but to take note that the H1N1 infection that was declared to a be a pandemic by The WHO has not been eradicated. Britain has seen a substantial outbreak  of this virus and scientists keep warning that it is only a matter of time that the virus mutates into something extremely infectious and fatal. Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

 Next News update Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 (but keep checking for other articles and updates that will be posted in the meantime.)