The rise of evil is palpable in the world. Satan knows that his time is at hand, and he must do everything possible to thwart God’s purposes. If he doesn’t, Satan fully understands that he is destined for the Lake of Fire for all eternity. When Adam and Eve sinned, they gave to the serpent…
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Psalm 49:14 – Appointed For Sheol
The arrogance of those who hate God knows no bounds. These are people who have determined that they are masters of their own destiny, and as such, that they can cheat Death and Sheol. Regardless of their hubris, the Lord gives us who love Him the promise of His Word that they will fail in…
Awaken Bible Prophecy Update 7-25-21 – Special Edition: Manufactured Famine
Significant troubles are coming this fall to the U.S. and likely around the world. In this brief update I relate how this is developing and how we should respond. Note 1: On the Rumble page where the video lives, please see the links for the helpful resources regarding this update. Note 2: This is the…
Psalm 46:1 – Our Refuge and Strength
In recent days I’ve become aware of and quite concerned about certain things that are happening. As I write this (July 25, 2021) there are reports from all sides that indicate significant troubles coming this fall. In my Awaken Bible Prophecy Update last week July 21, I reported on significant natural disasters that were occurring…
Psalm 42:5 – Why Are You in Turmoil?
Whether in times past or in these current days, faithful believers were and are beset on every side by those who oppose God. The enemy is all around; he plots – schemes – plans; he lies awake at night envisioning how he can cause trouble for those he hates. More specifically, his dreams are to…
Acts 23:12 – Made A Plot
The Apostle Paul had his share of hostility directed at him. Wherever he went preaching the Word of God and proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord, there were inevitably some (or many!) who took offense at what he said. Paul was the poster boy for what Jesus declared about Himself and the Gospel in Luke 12:51:…
Psalm 37:28 – He Will Not Forsake His Saints
Oh, how Psalm 37 speaks to us today! Look at the very first verse of Psalm 37:1: Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! We are surrounded by evildoers in these latter days. It seems like they suck all the oxygen out of the air. Sometimes as we consider the wicked…
Psalm 34:15 – The Eyes of the Lord
We face many troubles in life. Some are brought on because of who we are and how other people perceive us; other troubles come by our own hand. Regardless of the source of our difficulties, Scripture teaches us that there is always a remedy. Psalm 34 begins with an interesting inscription. It says: Of David,…
Acts 21:32 – Ran Down to Them
I’ve written on this topic in other places, but today’s reading offers another opportunity to present an intriguing concept. The general historical belief is that the 1st and 2nd temples in Jerusalem were built on the Temple Mount. This has been ingrained in both Muslim and Jewish minds over the centuries. It’s one of the…
Psalm 28:5 – Build Them Up No More
Isn’t it interesting how some of the most evil people in the world have untold wealth and riches? How does it happen that these wicked men and women hate God, yet are blessed with abundance beyond reckoning? That would seem to contradict how God works. His Word makes it clear that it’s those who love…