In ancient cultures, slaves often received a mark, symbolizing who owned them. The Old Testament Law instructed people choosing to remain enslaved (or a bondservant) to wear an earring in one ear (Exodus 25:5-6).
Recognizing the Antichrist involves understanding the ominous mark of the beast, a tangible manifestation of allegiance to the Antichrist, with profound implications for those who accept it.
Revelation 13 describes how the beast, representing the Antichrist, causes all people to receive a mark on their right hand or forehead (Revelation 13:16-17). This mark serves as a means of control and identification, distinguishing those who belong to the Antichrist's kingdom from those who do not. Those who refuse to worship the beast or receive his mark face severe consequences, including economic exclusion and persecution (Revelation 13:15-17). This coercive measure compels individuals to pledge allegiance to the Antichrist under threat of dire punishment.
For Christians, we have been bought by Jesus’ blood, at a price, from death to life. God is our Father and Lord, who gave us his life. We owe allegiance to no one, especially not a man who opposes the God who abundantly loves us and saves us for eternity. As with the persecution above, this will be a difficult time for Christians, threatening our food and provision. However, Jesus promises that if we seek God’s Kingdom and righteousness, then he will provide all we need (Matthew 6:33). Unbelievers, Jesus says, worry about provision. Let us refuse to be manipulated by food and clothing when our Father owns everything.
(Source: Crosswalk.org)
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Perhaps this sign is the scarcest one of all.
Or it will be when the Beast makes an
entrance on our earth at that time.
But who exactly is the Beast?
Human?
Non-human?
There will be one more installment
(tomorrow)
in the particular post.
After that, I will try to answer that
question for us.
So stay tuned for that.
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8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. Revelation 2:8-11
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Thanks for coming by today, Friends. I did get rid of the headache yesterday, and praise God for that. I don't usually get headaches that are that bad. And the ones I do get usually respond to aspirin fairly quickly. That one didn't. So, I believe that perhaps God answered the prayers of friends who were praying for me. If you were one of those friends, thank you so much! I was so relieved when it was finally gone.
God bless you all!
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