This is a note I read during the sermon last week.  I want to share it to you.  Please feel free to share it to whoever you would like.  It is not about me, but God's Word.  Share to as many as possible.  Copy, paste, send links, whatever is on your heart.  Bro. Brian

I know God has not changed.  He promised me that He will never change, and His laws are forever etched in stone.  He told me Adam and Eve were created so that we may know more about Him.  Man would die for his wife as Christ died for us.  A woman would serve her man as we serve Christ.  Marriage, which is holy before God, is the foundation of our faith in Him.  He also told me He loved me so much Jesus came down in a family of Joseph and Mary to live in perfectness, and He died so that I may live.  Live in holiness and spreading that holiness to others is God's command to me.  He told me He is love, and love I must be.  Live as Jesus lives in my heart today.

However, my President has told me God does change, and His laws are not etched in stone.  That makes my God a liar, so according to my President, God is not to be trusted.   I do not follow my President's declaration that God has changed the institution of marriage, because my God's law never changes.   My God is true, and His laws have always been true.  My faith rests on an unchanging faith, even when all those around me tell me that I should change.

My politicians and my country tell me life is not important, marriage is not from God, and freedoms are not from a Creator but from government.  My leaders may tell me how narrow minded I am, or how out of touch I am, and in a sense they are true.  I want to shut myself off to sin, and I want to be out of touch in this world. I am in touch with God, and open to His Will.  I know the world I live in is like the days of Noah, and I know that my life must not reflect the world around me, but the world I am living for, the eternal world.

I love you God, and I am so sorry that we in America have fallen so far.  Help make me a parent who realizes that my children are not in the same country I grew up in, but in a  worse place.  America is a place that has lost hope because we no longer live for the Blessed Hope.  I pray my children will always love you, and be the Light on a Hill.  I pray my children will be more of a soldier in your army than I ever was.  Their world will accept immorality, sin, and slavery, but I hope they will always accept morality, holiness, and freedom which is from You.

Yes, Mr. President and all the leaders in this world who are promoting a life without God, I do not follow you, sirs.  I follow One who has promised me an everlasting life full of the Almighty's Glory.  I honor you O Lord in what I do, and as a parent, I honor my awesome responsibility to raise my children not in the shadows of our leaders, but in the shadow of Jesus Christ.

From,

Your Servant Washed in the Blood of the Lamb, and parent of Your children.

MY THOUGHTS

The most dreaded fear among world leaders is the bank run.  Not only did it happen in Greece, but more importantly there was a bank run on the Spanish bank Bankia, and its stock plunged 20%, which resulted in a halt in trading for the Bankia stock.  This may have everything to do with prophecy as the EU Beast continues to die, and it will take a man with extraordinary capabilities to put this back together.  However, if my prophetic calculations are correct, then this happens in the midst of the 70^th week, and when it does happen we have 3 ½ years left.   The wound cannot be healed before then, because the Antichrist is not revealed.  Also, I believe a Middle East meltdown of some sort will happen at the same time to bring the Antichrist into Jerusalem.  If this is the time for the wound to be healed, then maybe the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) is more than meets the eye.  Time will tell.

The last couple of weeks have been a roller coaster ride if you follow the events in the world.  Most people just stick to their daily routines, and they will be shocked to see the world fall apart, but we, watchers, know it is coming so our ministry to comfort and direct those who need answers must be prepared in love.  I still look for great volatility, but we may not have many answers until after May 18^th-19^th when the G8 world leaders convene.  I suspect they will talk up the economy, promise liquidity, or money printing, and the stock market will go up, but who really knows at this point. The scary thing for world leaders is the bank run, and it is beginning.

We will follow events of the G8 summit through twitter and the website, and one leader missing is President Putin of Russia.  There are rumors the West and Putin are at great odds over a number of things, so Putin is sending his surrogate Medvedev.  The alliance between Iran, Russia, and Turkey is getting stronger from all accounts, and it will be interesting how the G8 summit plays out with the May 23^rd Iranian nuclear meeting in Baghdad, which ironically is where the four angels are chained in Revelation even though their moment in prophecy is not here yet.  Also, the Greek elections on June 17^th may be a very important date to watch as the EU leaders nervously watch the results to see if the anti-EU bailout coalition is formed.  At the end of June the EU will have their always important meeting on issues, and you have to wonder what meeting will spur the Antichrist in the days we live.

Bro. Brian

SCRIPTURE

Revelation 13: 3-6

"I saw one of his heads as if it had been ^[b]slain, and his fatal wound was healed. And the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast; ⁴ they worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, " Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?" ⁵ There was given to him a mouth speaking ^[c]arrogant words and blasphemies, and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him. ⁶ And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against God, to blaspheme His name and His tabernacle, that is, those who ^[d]dwell in heaven."

NOTE:  The Beast has seven heads, which are, in my opinion, Babylon, Assyria, Neo-Babylon, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Revised Rome.  My mind is not one hundred percent certain, but these empires have ruled over the earth as Israel was a nation.  The British Empire, Ottoman Turks, Byzantines, and so forth cannot be counted because they did not rule over Israel while Israel was in their land.  If one of the heads is slain, can that be the EU, Revised Roman Empire, collapsing?  Also, the fatal wound the same as the head being slain.  Put your thoughts below in the comment section.  Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

Shares in Bankia, the recently nationalized Spanish bank, are plunging by more than 20 percent on a local report that customers have withdrawn more than (EURO)1 billion ($1.27 billion) since the state took it over last week.

The shares were off 16 percent Thursday at (EURO)1.39 after falling as much as 27 per cent during the morning.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/05/17/international/i042648D63.DTL

ANOTHER NEWS LINK

Putin told Obama in a telephone call he "unfortunately cannot take part in the May 18-19 G8 summit as on those days the formation of the Russian government will -- evidently -- still not be completed," the Kremlin said.

"The American side received this information with understanding," it added.

It also confirmed that Putin would be represented by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who until Monday served as president for the last four years and unlike Putin has a strong rapport with Obama after meeting him several times.

Putin's visit to the United States was to come at a prickly time in ties with Washington, which is pressing ahead with a European missile shield despite Russian complaints and has also slammed Russia's treatment of protesters.

The Kremlin said that the two presidents agreed to hold a bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in mid-June that is to be hosted by Mexico in the resort of Los Cabos.

http://news.yahoo.com/putin-skip-g8-summit-us-next-week-053855196.html

MY THOUOGHTS

Two important events that may shape the eternal lives of billions of people are coming up.  First, let's tackle May 23^rd where the world powers will decide to give Iran the nuclear capability to make a bomb, which Israel will then prepare for the eventuality of war.  If, as I suspect, Iran gets a free pass, then the world will officially in public be against Israel.  At that point we need to see the reaction of Netanyahu and the Israeli military.  Israel does not want all out war, no one really wins in an ugly war, but the military may take measures to prepare for a possible Iranian attack or Israeli response.  In either case, after May 23^rd events may be put forward for a Middle East war very soon.

The second date is the G8 Summit in Maryland on May 18-19^th.  It will be not just a euro crisis meeting, but a currency crisis meeting.  God shared in Revelation the mark of the beast is an end of the world currency.  When all currencies fail, then the mark of the beast system will be instituted.  A currency has to have a commodity to attach itself to, whether it is gold, or oil, or as it will be in the end of days, our very souls.  The only commodity that can be stable in the end of days is our bodies.  We have to watch to see how the financial markets, gold, and the currencies react after the G8 Summit.  As volatile the markets and currencies are now, I don't think any systemic collapse will happen until after the G8 summit, if then.  I believe the world will print more money, and then the system will survive for a short time until hyperinflation takes hold.  Hyperinflation can take hold overnight.  Time will tell.

There is a lot of fear in the world, but take heart, Jesus has conquered all fears.  In the world there is no hope, but despair, but in Jesus Christ there is hope, love, and faith in One who created us for His pleasure.  Don't ever forget Jesus knows what you are feeling at this very moment, and He is ready to help you.

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

Dashed hopes that Europe may be escaping its debt crisis will darken the mood Friday as President Barack Obama welcomes leaders of the G8 rich nations club to a summit at his Camp David retreat, reports AFP.

Greece and Spain are again stoking speculation that financial woes in Europe could leap across the Atlantic and slow the already stuttering US economy and directly impact Obama's chances of winning reelection in November.

As he welcomes his guests to the secluded collection of cabins in the Catoctin Mountains in Maryland, Obama will get a first-hand look at the consequences facing politicians who get blamed for economic woes.

Since the last G8 summit a year ago in Deauville, France's Nicolas Sarkozy and Italy's Silvio Berlusconi have both paid for the economic woes gripping their nations with their jobs.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel meanwhile just suffered what she admitted was a "bitter, painful" defeat in regional elections attributed partly to her insistence that austerity policies remain the best route out of crisis.

The summit will be the first major international gathering attended by France's new president Francois Hollande and will mark the G8 debut of Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.

But one eagerly awaited "new" face will not be coming. Russia's once and current President Vladimir Putin decided to stay at home to pilot his new cabinet through the fast shifting sands of Russian politics.

http://www.newstoday.com.bd/index.php?option=details&news_id=2312531&date=2012-05-16

ANOTHER NEWS LINK

It basically goes like this: Greece leaves the euro "very possibly next month." That would lead to a massive run on Italian and Spanish banks. There would be massive borrowing from the ECB to prevent a banking collapse. At which point Germany has to decide: Shoulder a major burden for the debts of Spain/Italy, etc., or let it all go.

He concludes: "And we're talking about months, not years, for this to play out."

http://www.businessinsider.com/krugman-heres-how-the-whole-eurozone-could-unravel-in-just-a-matter-of-months-2012-5

MY THOUGHTS

The United States FAA Department, upon order of the government, is sending drones throughout the country.  The purpose is to stop illegal activity.  Drones are unmanned aircraft which specialize in collecting data, and also can be used to carry missiles.  Even though the drones will be unarmed, the idea is alarming.  In the end of days the Antichrist will search out those who go against the Beast system.  I believe drones will be used to search out those who do not believe in the world's system.  One more step in the direction of Antichrist. 

Europe is still collapsing, and will continue to lose money as capital flow exits Europe.  The EU will continue to disintegrate, and when it does, the Antichrist will come in and put it back together subduing three.  Interestingly, as the new French President was meeting German Chancellor Merkel, his plane was struck by lightning and had to turn back.  Maybe God is trying to say something, or push back the Beast's outreach.  I believe the satanic system before us is going to get much more evil very quickly. 

Spanish ten year bond yields continue to climb, and stock equities are losing their worth.  As this accelerates look for money printing to be put into hyper drive.  As the money printing continues, inflation will turn into hyperinflation.  Deflation will not destroy the world's economies, but hyperinflation.  It is time for all of us to study the Word, keep ourselves true to His teachings, and always remember God is in control amidst the chaos we see.

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

Unmanned drones could soon be buzzing in the skies above many U.S. cities, as the federal government green-lights the technology for local law enforcement amid widespread privacy concerns.

The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday began to explain the rules of the sky for these newly licensed drones at potentially dozens of sites across the country. The agency, on its website, said that government "entities" will have to obtain a special certificate in order to fly the aircraft, adding that the FAA is "streamlining the process for public agencies to safely fly (drones) in the nation's airspace."

In doing so, the government is taking a tool that has become synonymous with U.S. counterterror warfare in countries like Pakistan and Yemen -- and putting it in the hands of U.S. law enforcement.

Unlike some of the drones used overseas, these will not be equipped with missiles. They are to be used purely for surveillance. But that alone has raised serious privacy concerns on Capitol Hill and beyond. 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/05/14/privacy-concerns-as-us-government-rolls-out-domestic-drone-rules/#ixzz1uxs6mWCv

MY THOUGHTS

Sometimes God's truth is declared in the most unlikely places, like Iran.  Iran has told the world the United States has abandoned Israel.  If this is true, which I believe could very well be, then all nations are against Israel.  Syria's situation, Egypt's turmoil, Iran's nuclear involvement all will bring the armies of the world closer to Israel, and at the appropriate time, the armies of the world will surround E. Jerusalem.  As Obama supports homosexual marriage, the world at the same time is turning very quickly against Israel everywhere.

The most important news is coming out of Europe as the stock markets are bleeding, hemorrhaging.  Greece's paralysis, France's socialistic turn, Germany's ruling party devastating regional defeats leave Europe in chaos.  In the midst of this chaos a man of sin will arise to pull it together.  Remember, a wound must be healed, and I believe this wound is as much as the EU Beast as it is the Antichrist or even more.  It may be a time where the EU Beast collapses, and the Antichrist comes in subdues three and gains his power, resurrecting the EU Beast.  He also will gain world recognition when he walks into E. Jerusalem and puts down sacrifices. 

The chart below shows the Spanish 10 year bond yields exploding.  Remember, as it gets close to 7% the European Central Bank (ECB) will likely print more money, which causes more inflation.  The world's system is under tremendous pressure, and the slow, methodical, collapse is happening.  Time will tell to see how this turns out, possibly with the mark of the beast before us as currencies will be slowly destroyed.

To be honest, if the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) is not it, then we do not have a confirmed treaty to enter the world into the 70^th week, we do not have a rebuilt Temple, and there are no sacrifices in E. Jerusalem to speak of.  If we are still looking at least 3 ½ years for the major events to play out, then let's see Netanyahu's behavior, which has been curious.  There has been talk that the new unity government is as much as making a grand Middle East peace deal than anything.  Could a deal be in the works, as well as war?  We must not lose focus.

Time is close, my friends.  Keep your eyes and ears open to the Lord, and keep yourself true to His holiness.  It is difficult, we all struggle, but don't get too down, try harder, and always keep Jesus in front.  In time, all things will be made new.

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

10 YR Bond Yield of Spain:  6.28600%  Up 4.62% in one day. Subject to change by minute.

http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/GSPG10YR:IND

MY THOUGHTS

You will need to remember JP Morgan (JPM), and the day it lost 2 Billion Dollars.  Bad investments have sent JPM's stocks reeling.  Looking back, this will be the beginning of the collapse of the world's banking system.  The collapse is happening now in Europe and throughout the Western world, and the end result will be, in my opinion, the mark of the beast system.  Here are three simple reasons why I think that.

First, the economic collapse has started in Europe at a time where Israel is in their homeland.  Europe's sovereign collapse will make it the center for the so called recovery, or mark of the beast system.  Revelation 13 speaks of a man who comes from Europe to not only bring an agreement to the Middle East, but also to bring an economic agreement to the world.  That agreement is to battle our faith in Jesus and try to force all people into the world system.  Many, including myself, will not do that.  Therefore, the crisis started in Europe, so will the new Satanic system that will be born.

Second, Obama has a policy of leading from behind, or supporting someone else to do the dirty work.  I have thought for some time a President of the United States may be the candidate for False Prophet, whether Obama or Romney or someone else.  In some respects, I wonder if Romney would be more deceptive because his base, as weak as it is, is the evangelical community.  What better way to deceive the very elect?  Whatever the case, this is a perfect opportunity for the Antichrist to come upon the scene without the United States overpowering him, but supporting him.  Therefore, American foreign policy is at a point where the Antichrist can rise to fulfill Scripture.

Third, people are so much into eating out at nice restaurants, going to movies, traveling long distances, and enjoying the life in the Western world that they will not give up their comforts for God.  To be with God, is to reject your own desires and wants, and go with God's desires and wants.  People today are too much into this world, and no other time in history would people find it so hard to give up their world for God's.  Just look at the protests throughout Europe and the greed in the United States and you can see money rules people's hearts.

Lastly, let's not forget Javier Solana.  He has speaking a lot lately about Europe in important places like the European parliament.  Whatever role he plays, he saying some important things on world events. Did you notice in the article below that the economic crisis is tied to EU foreign policy and the lack in intellectualism or the intellectualness of Catherine Ashton.  Is Solana doing a power play to take hold to subdue the UK and two others, take the foreign policy job, and didn't I hear someone say they wanted a EU super minister?   If Solana truly is the Antichrist, then we are looking at the abomination of desolation very soon.  If he is not, then we will be looking for a confirmed treaty and we are still a few years away.  Either way, it is not decades any more, my friends.  We are that close.

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

Speaking at an event in Florence, Alfredo Conte, head of strategic planning at the EAS, said, "European diplomats need to learn to be a little more humble. To listen to other and maybe stop preaching altogether."

Conte said the need for cooperation by foreign countries with the EU is even greater, as problems from cyber security to climate change are very complex and multifaceted.

Another speaker at the 'state of the union' debate was Javier Solana, former EU high representative for common foreign and security policy.

He said, "Change is made even more important as in 40 years' time, when no European country will be one of the world's 10 largest economic powers."

Solana also underlined that the political cycle in developed countries of only two years to deal with global problems is too short.

He also underscored that Europe needs more integration to exit the current economic crisis, saying, "This is not going to be an easy task. We have member countries, the UK I have in mind, which are not in a position to move in that direction. How we handle them will be crucial."

Panellists called for greater EU integration to address the current economic crisis as well as a range of longer term issues such as security policy.

"If there is a big failure of European foreign policy, it is not of capacity, but of intellectual ambition and collective purpose," said Mark Leonard, director of the European council on foreign relations.

He pointed out that the EU lacks the ability to influence states in its neighbourhood without its ability to offer membership, and has not yet found a way to forge its relations with these countries, notably Russia and Turkey.

It is the lack of thinking, not the lack of funds, that also plagues EU security and defence policy, Leonard said, adding that without a collective strategy the bloc risks having the US and China decide on the rules in this area.

http://www.theparliament.com/latest-news/article/newsarticle/senior-mep-admits-eu-parliament-has-failed-to-convey-its-message/

My email in response to the article here.   Thought you might like some more of my thoughts.  As mother's day approaches in the US, remember, it is up to moms, dads, family, to teach our kids the seriousness of these issues.

EMAIL BELOW

I believe it is a very concerted effort to marginalize Christianity.  This past week Bill Clinton advocated "marriage equality" (notice the change of terms) where Billy Graham advocated to uphold the law where marriage is between a man and woman.  I think our message is not what we are against but what we are for (which the world will not understand).  Marriage is God's most precious institution above church and everything else.  He ordained the first insitution between a man and woman because it is a representation of God.  Man being one who lays his life down for his wife as Christ laid His life down for the church.   Marriage between a man and woman is the foundation of a free Christian society. 

By the way?Obama sent out Duncan, US Education Secretary, as the first cabinet official to back gay marriage.  Next step, a marriage equality national curriculum backed by NEA and the states organizations like KEA.  Mark it down.  Remember, it was Obama that marginalized Franklin Graham and backed the Pentagon to keep him from participating in the National Day of Prayer activities a couple of years ago.  At the national prayer breakfast, some Southern Baptist leaders were asked not to come (I think the whole delegation).  Obama is framing what Christianity is, and it is not Christ.  It is all leading up to the last days.

On Brown.  He did what was right in his spirit, and how am I to say God did not want him to do that?  The media and elites will word things in a certain way so as to make one extreme.  Looking at the big picture, women's contraception, "marriage equality", and soon an economic system based on immorality?mark of the beast.  It is all  in Satan's deceptive ways.  Even this email would be extreme to most.  I live for the extreme?Jesus Christ.

Brian

MY THOUGHTS

NOTE:  The picture above is from Damascus, Syria.

Most historians give credit of the first democracies to Greece and Rome, but actually the modern form of democracy grew out of the Magna Carta in England and the Constitution in the United States.  Two countries that at that time had a strong Christian presence in society.  You cannot have true democracy without Christian ethics.  This leads us to the disappointing announcement by President Obama that he supports gay marriage.  This is much larger than gay marriage, it is the pro-choice movement, the government interference in daily lives, the delegitimization of Christianity in the media and by government officials, and all the immorality western governments promote today.  In order for the Antichrist to come to power democracy will have to be eroded, extinguish, put aside, and we are seeing the formation of that very Antichrist society.

What is so disturbing is the gay marriage announcement is the Education Secretary of the United States was the first cabinet member to openly support gay marriage.  As a public school teacher and pastor, I can tell you there are many good born again believers who teach and lead our public schools, but it is coming soon that being born again will lose your job in the public school system in America.  Bill Clinton campaign against the popular evangelist Billy Graham in North Carolina over gay rights, or as the media is labeling it marriage equality.  Oh, the deception we are seeing in our world.  The Democratic Party is against God, right that down now.  The Republican Party is close to it, and many parts of it are already.  There are elements in the Republican Party that still hold to Christian values, but few.  My friends, it is time where the world is as bad as and worse than Sodom and Gomorrah.  So much so that when Jesus comes back, people will still be fornicating. 

All of the socialization of America is pre-planned.  Women contraception, gay marriage, and the like is the deceptive tool Obama is using to keep Americans from seeing what is really going on.  At the same time, the liberal Democratic/Republican agenda keeps moving along.  It won't be long that the mark of the beast, which is attached to an immoral agenda, will be promoted by a President of the United States. 

Damascus is under siege by bombs, and reports of a multinational force starting military games May 15^th in Jordan might be very prophetic.  Upwards to 12,000 soldiers will participate in the military games.  In Isaiah 17, we read where Damascus ceases to becoming a city.  It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times, but never indefinitely.  It is the oldest continual city in the world.  Often we speak of a nuclear explosion, but can we speculate sometime in the future it may cease being a city because it cannot function.  The carnage and violence will destroy the city from inside out?  If so, then we may soon be there either way.  I understand Isaiah 17:14 mentioning it being gone in one night, but we must be careful putting our own words in Scripture.  Yes, nuclear annihilation is possible, but keep your options open.  Remember, we don't ever want to see people die, but if events are being fulfilled we somberly look on and get ready for the blessed hope of the Coming of Jesus Christ. 

May twenty-third is a very important date as Israel is putting forth red lines on the Iranian negotiations.  Israeli is using that date as a possible launch pad toward an Iran attack or defense.  Also, interestingly, the multinational force military training in Jordan on May 15^th is coinciding with May 23^rd as if the world knows the Middle East will meltdown soon after May 23^rd.  Netanyahu, Lieberman, and Mofaz were at the EU meeting in Israel the other day, and they represent three of the four largest factions in Netanyahu's government, which shows the Israelis are very serious about Iran.  The multinational force in Jordan, the enemies of Israel which are Russia, Iran and Turkey are waiting in the wings to go war.  You include the Arab armies and you are looking at the possible beginning of the armies surrounding Jerusalem.  In time, the Antichrist will come in as armies are surrounding Jerusalem to perform the abomination of desolation, and the Gentile nations will take over and overrun E. Jerusalem for 42 months.  Before all of that a confirmed security/peace agreement must take place and the 70^th week commences.  In the middle of the 70^th week is the abomination of desolation.  Mighty close, my friends.

Destruction in Europe is accelerating.  Greek industrial output has collapsed, Spain's banks are asking for bailouts, and the fear in the capitals of Europe is rising greatly.  We have an economic collapse on our hands, and it is happening before our very eyes.  Great Britain has become the first major industrialized country to stop Quantitative Easing (printing money) because inflation is getting serious, or close to out of control Link. The collapse is being controlled by the elites so that they can usher the mark of the beast.  As Israel's situation worsens, the Western leaders will blame Israel for all their problems, but don't be deceived; it is our own greed that has led to the collapse, not Israel.  So much to write today because this birth pain is big, real big.

Bro. Brian

SCRIPTURE

Isaiah 17:1, 14

 (verse 1) "The ^[a] oracle concerning Damascus.

Behold, Damascus is about to be removed from being a city

And will become a fallen ruin."

(verse 14)  "At evening time, behold, there is terror!

Before morning they are no more.

^[o]Such will be the portion of those who plunder us

And the lot of those who pillage us."

NOTE:  Damascus ceases to become a city.  In our mind, total destruction, which Isaiah 7:14 implies.  I do believe Damascus may be destroyed in one night, but also was the Assyrian army by the Angel of the Lord (2 Kings 19:35).  I am not 100% sure of Damascus' destruction in one night at the moment, but time will tell.  Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

Twin bomb blasts in the Syrian Al Qazzaz Neighborhood of Damascus killed 55 people and wounded more than 200, Syrian state television said on Thursday.

The blasts, which ripped the facade off a military intelligence building, occurred around 7:50 a.m., when employees are usually arriving at work.

An Associated Press reporter at the scene said medical workers were collecting human remains from the streets after the explosions and heavily damaged cars and pickup trucks stood smoldering in the area. The outer wall of the headquarters collapsed, although the structure inside appeared intact.

The Syrian government blamed "terrorists" and said dozens were killed or wounded, most of them civilians.

Central Damascus is tightly under the control of forces loyal to President Bashar Assad but has been struck by several bomb attacks, often targeting security installations or convoys.

http://www.haaretz.com/news/middle-east/at-least-55-killed-nearly-200-wounded-in-damascus-blasts-1.429391

MY THOUGHTS

I want to thank Jackie for the news article below.  Everything we have been saying the last couple of days can be summed up in Mr. Farage's analysis of the monster called Europe.  Europe is heading toward a dictatorship, and we, who are watchers, can come close to saying the time of Antichrist is arriving.  I say close, because so many have jumped the gun in the past, but my friends, events surrounding us are very close to prophetic fulfillment, or maybe they are?  Often in prophecy, you do not know it is fulfilled until it happened.  The Apostle Peter is a good example as he denied Christ as the moment of the Cross was approaching, but given some time he looked back and realized that all those things which were prophesied about the Messiah were found in Christ in everything from death to life. 

Let's get back to our main headline, Europe is heading toward dictatorship. God states in His Word there will be a time of economic and social upheaval in the world at the time of Antichrist.  As sin envelopes the world and takes over all parts of society, the world will be worse than Sodom and Gomorrah, as Jesus said.  Sin is ravaging our earth at every part, even the church.  In Europe, we see this in the economic failures of socialism.  Continental Europe is a disaster.  There is general fear in politicians and the markets the whole world is melting down, and there is now an opportunity for the man of sin to step up, whoever he might be. 

Spain is still the key.  Look for the European Central Bank (ECB) to buy Spanish bonds to lower the interest rate.  This will only hold for so long because markets cannot be manipulated forever.  When Spain and Italy go down, the whole system goes down.  The fear of a Greece exit is that contagion will spread to these two countries as bond rates explode upward.  We do know that Antichrist will come in to subdue three of the old Western European Union countries.  The WEU has given its power over to the Beast.  According to Scripture, Antichrist will take over or subdue three of the ten, which were a part of the ten which gave its power to the whole Beast.  It is Antichrist who does the subduing so if Italy and Spain are two of the three, then could Antichrist be on the scene already somewhere?  If so, then a security agreement with Israel is not far behind. 

Lastly, Israel's situation is very precarious.  Its enemies are strong, its American ally is very weak, and Europe is a mess.  The new government in Israel is pressing for settlement expansion.  Remember, it is the Jews in Judea that are persecuted, which includes E. Jerusalem and the surrounding West Bank area.  These areas are the most conservative and settler driven communities.  As the EU enters into dictatorship, American morality sinks deeper into decadence, the world will pin all their troubles on the Jewish settlers, and then on believers in Jesus Christ.  The religious, right government in Israel is perfect for the rebuilding of the Temple, the Jewish sacrifice to be reinstituted, and the spreading of Jewish settlements, which all will bring Antichrist into E. Jerusalem.  Time will tell.

Bro. Brian

Late breaking news:  Netanyahu tells EU Catherine Ashton Iran must stop uranium enrichment at talks.  Israel taking very hard line as new Israeli government takes place, and world wants to appease Israel's enemies.  In a very unusual move, the three major factions are represented in the meeting, not just Netanyahu.  Israeli is playing hard ball. Link

SCRIPTURE

Daniel 7: 23-28

"Thus he said: ?The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, which will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it. ²⁴ As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings. ²⁵ He will speak ^[y]out against the Most High and wear down the ^[z]saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make alterations in times and in law; and ^[aa]they will be given into his hand for a ^[ab] time, ^[ac]times, and half a ^[ad]time. ²⁶ But the court will sit for judgment, and his dominion will be taken away, ^[ae]annihilated and destroyed ^[af]forever. ²⁷ Then the ^[ag] sovereignty, the dominion and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the ^[ah]saints of the Highest One; His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obey Him.'

²⁸ "^[ai]At this point the revelation ended. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were greatly alarming me and my ^[aj]face grew pale, but I kept the matter ^[ak]to myself."

MY INTERPRETATION:  I have always interpreted this as being 10 kings, the Western European Union, will arise to bring power to the beast, but then they will fade away.  Then, Antichrist will come to the scene and subdue, or take over three of the nations which made up the 10.  I believe the weakening of the Western European Union is fulfillment in Scripture, and if so, then Antichrist must arise soon.  Time will tell.

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

Nigel Farage continues:

"I now believe the euro and the whole euro system are now in, by far, the deepest crisis that we've seen. We are in totally uncharted, chaotic territory. In some ways the ball is very much on the German side of the court. If they are unable to impose the discipline they thought this new Compact Treaty would give them, then maybe it's the Germans that say, ?Right, Greece you've got to leave.' We know once Greece leaves, the dominos start to fall.

To say that it's a total mess is entirely accurate. You cannot have national democracy and this new form of economic and political government. We've seen these guys do some terrible things. I mean they've gotten rid of elected Prime Ministers in Greece and Italy.

But they cannot at the moment, without imposing a total dictatorship, stop general elections from taking place in countries....

"If you put me up against a wall and ask, ?What's really going to happen?' My guess is, with the whole thing being unmanageable, we face the prospects of the markets just overwhelming this.

(We risk) bond spreads heading to completely crazy levels. And French and German bank shares could be in very real trouble. I am back in Brussels today, and yeah, you can really see the fear in their (politicians) faces. They know that this thing (the EU) has become an absolute monster.

We still don't have many political voices that have the courage to say, ?We're headed for the rocks, and before we hit the rocks, let's take a different course. Let's try to break this thing up peaceably, before it ends in disaster.'

http://kingworldnews.com/kingworldnews/KWN_DailyWeb/Entries/2012/5/8_Nigel_Farage_-_There_Will_Be_an_Attempt_to_Install_a_Dictatorship.html

MY THOUGHTS

DEBKAfile is one site I visit, but like confirmation before mentioning much of what it says.  Without confirmation, let's go with just what DEBKAfile has just reported.   I must bring out a possible scenario outlined below in the article.  Evidently, the Netanyahu/Mofaz unity government has a two pronged approach.  Peace agreement or peace moves with the Palestinians, and confronting the Iranian threat.  Some Biblical scholars speculate the Gog/Magog War of Ezekiel 38/39 happens and shortly thereafter a confirmed treaty is formed by the Antichrist to bring order into the world.  This confirmed treaty is the 70^th week of Daniel lasting seven years.  In the midst of the 70^th week the Antichrist will be revealed for who he is. 

Therefore, could the unity Israeli unity government be the one who will help usher in Antichrist unknowingly?  Israel will look to someone when they have no one, and it will be Antichrist, according to God.  In time, Israel will finally turn to their Lord Jesus for salvation when He comes back.  I am going to take closer looks at what is going on, but as I said in my other commentary, "It may be time, my friends."  As always, time will tell.

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

debkafile's Washington sources registered three assessments by authoritative US sources of the changes portended by the Israel's unity government, especially their impact on a potential Israeli, American or combined attack on Iran's nuclear program:

1. According to one school of thought, the introduction of Mofaz, former chief of staff and defense minister, will make the composition of the new unity government the most hawkish ever, considering that he will sit down alongside Defense Minister Barak and former chief of staff Moshe Yaalon, currently vice premier and Minister for Strategic Affairs. All three hold key cabinet posts. Another prominent Kadima member expecting an influential post in the cabinet or a Knesset panel chair is former Shin Bet chief Avi Dichter,.
The message to the Obama administration is clear: The vocal criticism leveled against Netanyahu's capacity to make good on a military option against Iran by a small group of aggrieved former Israeli generals and ex-security chiefs in no way represents the view of the "entire Israeli security establishment" as it was presented. Heading the government today is a solid security elite fully capable of executing any decisions that may be necessary to pre-empt a nuclear Iran.
That is not to say that an Israeli attack on Iran is momentary, say these American sources, possibly even the reverse. They suggest that the new lineup may give Obama a few months' space before getting down to a final decision on Iran.
2. The second school of thought within the Obama administration noted that while skipping over Iran, both Netanyahu and Mofaz made a point at the news conference launching their partnership in Jerusalem of stressing peace negotiations with the Palestinians as one of the four most compelling factors spurring their collaboration and dominating their goals.
debkafile's political sources disclose that the prime minister has handed Mofaz the task of breaking down Palestinian resistance to peace talks after nearly two years, so long as he and Netanyahu are of one mind on how to proceed. At their press conference, the Kadima leader stated his party is committed to the concept of a democratic Jewish Israel willing to accept territorial compromise in return for peace with security.

Our Washington sources see this as part of the deal forged between the two men whereby Mofaz is committed to back Netanyahu on Iran while gaining the prime minister's support on the Palestinian issue. In this, Mofaz is additionally motivated to seek success where former Kadima leader Tzipi Livni failed three years ago when she served as foreign minister.

3. A third view in Washington homes in on the changing face of Israeli politics. One American strategist opined that Israel is undergoing a historic sea change: Reform of the governing and political systems which heads their new coalition's agenda has the potential for eclipsing the many small and fringe political groupings which for nearly seven decades have kept the political scene unstable and foreshortened the life of most governments. "The right reform program could leave Israel and its parliament with just three or four major political blocs, center, right, religious and Arab. "
Netanyahu appears to have taken the first step towards introducing a survivable centrist bloc, although every attempt in the past has foundered. Success would thrust the rightist groupings into a separate corner of the political map in opposition to his broad-based ruling coalition.

http://debka.com/article/21985/

MY THOUGHTS

There are times in life where you have the setup.  God lets it pass, and life goes on, then it happens again.  This is one of those moments.  Whether God lets it pass or not remains to be seen.  Two extremely important developments over the last couple of days may pave the way toward extremely important prophetic fulfillments.

First and foremost is Israel.  Netanyahu shocked the world, and I believe many of the capitals throughout world are nervous seeing the largest unity government in Israeli history.  Netanyahu's party, the Likud, Kadima, and other parties make up 94 seats of the 120 in the Israeli Knesset.  This is a super majority unlike any in modern Israeli history.  This tells me Israel is preparing for war.  Whether it is an attack of their choosing or their enemies remains to be seen.  In either case, war is on the horizon.  There are wars mentioned in Psalm 83, Daniel 11:33-45, Ezekiel 38/39, Isaiah 17, and elsewhere so what war may be on the horizon may not be understood until it happens.  This comes on the heels of the May 23^rd meeting of the world powers and Iran, which will not go in Israel's favor.  Netanyahu knows this, and is preparing for the inevitable, which may be war.  Now, to be realistic the next war may not be prophetic, but Europe could give us the answer.

Europe is in a total mess.  There is rebellion in the wind as opposition parties, often extreme by the mainstream media's description, are leading or influencing governments across Europe.  The European establishment is not going to sit by and let their EU project go up in flames.  Already there is talk of a EU super minister, which was leaked before the elections which the elites knew beforehand.  A sinister plan is being developed to put an unelected EU super minister in power, and to do that we know Great Britain will have to be subdued, and the other two will be found out in its own time, according to Daniel 7.  I believe a Middle East conflict along with an economic collapse will propel Antichrist to power, and he will be revealed in the midst of the 70^th week in East Jerusalem.  The only confirmed treaty now is the European Neighborhood Policy, and besides that there are none which fulfill the seven years.  Of course, a new confirmed one can be drawn up in God's own will.  In my mind, time will tell.

The two important events mentioned above tell us a birth pain has struck, and if God wants the Second Coming to be born in a very short time, He will bring events together.  Man only does what God allows Him to.  That in itself is hard to understand, but God is in control.  My thoughts are only educated guesses, but I suspect more European upheavals, and if there is talk of a super minister in the EU, then one is already being planned.  Also, Israel's unity government only happens in times of crises, and there is not one at the moment, which leads me to believe one is coming.  It may be time, my friends.  God Bless.

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel needs political stability and that a new agreement with Kadima will pave the way for the broadest national unity government in Israel's history.

BREAK

He said that a broad national unity government is good for security, the economy, the society and the Israeli people. Netanyahu ended his statements with the words: "Shaul, welcome aboard."

Addressing the press conference, Mofaz explained his decision to join Netanyahu's government. "There are moments in a nation's life that it is called to make serious decisions. I believe that the time has come to change world orders. This is a historic move of national unity which is important for the State's future. A coalition of 94 MKs will better handle the challenges."

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4226248,00.html

ANOTHER NEWS LINK

"(Russian President) Putin is a very competent man, it would be good if leaders in Europe and our country were as competent," Andrei Marga, Romania's new foreign minister said during parliamentary hearings. The Liberal minister is set to clash with the country's president on the issue, a staunch pro-Atlanticist.

http://euobserver.com/1016/116180

NOTE FROM BRO. BRIAN:  Countries are looking for competence, even if it means dictatorship. 

MY THOUGHTS

Over the past weekend, my family and I went on a Christian retreat with family and friends. About 40 of us enjoyed good Christian atmosphere, games, and fellowship. If you have not tried a retreat with your loved ones, you must do that. For three days it was very nice. Also, not having cell phone service or internet was nice because it gave me a break from the world. However, as soon as I got home, I checked the news of the world and realized while I was enjoying my time off, the world got a lot worse.

So many of my Americans want to be just like Europe in every way. I love my European friends, but even you all see the socialistic model imploding in front of you. The United States is not far behind because we have socialized so much of our society we are following in Europe's footsteps. France has turned left, Germany's Merkel's party has suffered defeats, the ruling English parties suffered defeats, the Greeks are rebelling, and Europe is reeling from a fear that it is falling apart.

The biggest news is that Spain is bailing out its banks. This means Spain is losing control of its sovereign crisis. The next few days and weeks will be interesting as we see Europe scramble to save itself. I suspect QE infinity will be introduced somewhere along the way secretively or public as the printing of money will skyrocket. QE is another way of printing as much money as you can to bailout whoever you want. You will tell when QE kicks in because the stock markets miraculously go up. If they don't, then the worst case scenario will envelope where stagnation and hyperinflation will go hand in hand destroying western civilization, and brings us closer to the return of Christ.

Always remember, events must be interpreted by Scripture. We do not have Antichrist revealed, and many of us believe the 70^th week has not started. As much as we want to go to heaven, our calling in this world is not about us, but of those around us. Interpret world events based on Scripture. If we are not in the 70^th week, then there must be a security agreement confirmed for seven years. In the midst of the 70^th week the Antichrist is revealed. During that time, the mark of the beast will be issued. The economic uncertainty before us puts Europe at the center of the economic storm so the fake cure Satan will deceive the world by will begin in Europe, the mark of the beast. Today's events are leading us closer to the days the Bible says will be the worst the world will ever see in its history.

Israel breaking news reporting Israeli elections will be held September 4^th. I look for no Iran war before then, unless Iran/Russia/Turkey make a move to counter any Israeli strike. Time will tell.

Link

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

European shares are seen opening sharply lower on Monday, as French and Greek election results increased uncertainty about Europe's efforts to tackle its debt crisis.

The euro is broadly weaker, Asian shares fell across the board and commodities retreated after Francois Hollande was crowned the new President of France, unseating Nicholas Sarkozy, the incumbent.

Hollande got 52 percent votes, while Sarkozy managed to get only 48 percent of votes. During the campaign, Hollande alleged that Sarkozy ruined the economy, while Sarkozy criticized the spending plans of Hollande.

Meanwhile, results of the Greek parliamentary elections held on Sunday showed that the two main parties -- the conservative New Democracy and the left-wing Pasok -- suffered huge defeats, with those opposed to more cuts winning almost 60 percent support in a general election.

The losses follow months of protests against austerity measures across the country after the government was forced to ask for two bailouts. While New Democracy, led by Antonis Samaras, remained the largest party, it fell short of an absolute majority, raising the possibility of fresh elections soon.

On the macroeconomic front, Eurozone sentix investor confidence index for May and a report on German factory orders for March are slated for release in the European session.

http://www.rttnews.com/1878481/european-stocks-set-to-retreat-after-election-results.aspx?type=emn&Node=B3

MY THOUGHTS

It is rumored the chlorine smell in Tel Aviv was a practice to a chemical attack.  If this is true, then war may be near in the Middle East, or a suspected attack on Israel.  The United States has moved military hardware close to the Middle East, and I don't think it is for the protection of Israel.  I believe the United States, under President Obama, is preparing for military conflict around Israel, and is readying to protect its interests, which does not include the Jewish state.  The Iranian talks in a couple of weeks in Baghdad may be the turning point.  If, as suspected, the talks do not go the way Israel wants them to go, then war will be greater than it is today.  Of course, Israeli and American elections could delay any decision.  I still believe the Middle East is a tinderbox that can explode at any moment.  Only God knows how events will play out.  Man's evil mind will be evident in the last days as peace is taken from the earth.

Europe's problems are getting worse.  The British ruling coalition suffered defeats last night, France is going socialist, Germany's Merkel coalition is shaky, and the other European countries are facing revolt from its people.  In times of chaos, it will take a man of sin to bring Europe together by subduing three old Western European Union countries.  The WEU has given its power to the EU, and now it is time for other events to take place.  How those events take place remains to be seen.

The EU seems to be plotting the overthrow, or subduing, Britain to put a super EU President together.  If this rumor is true, then this would be the new office of the possible Antichrist.  Remember, prophecy is hard to teach because the events of the day are stepping stones.  The EU Foreign Ministry is currently the most probable position, but if the other two positions come together, and more than likely the three will come together for the EU is divided into three heads, then Antichrist is not far away, which means Christ is not far away.

The United States, under Obama, is using class warfare to push a failed socialistic economic model.  This is a prelude, which under Antichrist, will use spiritual warfare to push a failed spiritual model of worship of man where Christians and Jews will be blamed for the world's problems.  People, what we see today are a foretaste of the hell that will come. 

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

Senior Haaretz analyst Amos Harel says that, while Netanyahu could opt to launch a unilateral strike on Iran in the coming months, the chances of him doing so with elections looming both in Israel and the U.S. seem slim.

http://www.haaretz.com/weekend/week-s-end/israeli-elections-likely-to-postpone-any-deliberations-on-iran-strike-1.428230

ANOTHER NEWS LINK

Ideas kicking around in a reflection group of select EU foreign ministers include merging the roles of the EU Council and European Commission presidents.

A senior EU source told this website following a meeting of the club in the Val Duchesse stately home in Brussels on Thursday (19 April) that the new supremo would have more power than either Herman Van Rompuy or Jose Manuel Barroso do today but also more "democratic legitimacy" because he or she would be elected by MEPs.

In other reforms, the new figure would "streamline" the European Commission into a two-tier structure.

http://euobserver.com/18/115965

MY THOUGHTS

Due to existential threats from Egypt and Syria, Israel has called up its reserves.  Battalions are heading to Syrian and Egyptian borders. Israeli sources report Israeli military is preparing for possible conflict on two existing fronts.  Egypt and Syria are the countries Israel is worried about, but always remember, these are just pawns of Iran, Russia, and the larger powers.  If war is on the horizon, nothing is approved unless the larger countries approve.  We will monitor this important news as more information becomes available.  Please use the comment section if you have any news of the latest military threat to Israel.  Your eyes and ears are very important.  I will also update periodically on twitter if need be.  Again, this may be no more than precautionary, but then it may not.

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

"This signifies that the IDF regards the Egyptian and Syrian borders as the potential source of a greater threat than in the past," the former deputy chief of staff, Dan Harel, said on Wednesday night.

"The army needs a better ?answer' than in the past to the threat," he said, citing Egypt's deteriorating control over the Sinai, marked by an upsurge in Bedouin smuggling of weapons and other goods. He also spoke of the growing threat of terrorism from Sinai, as exemplified by an infiltration last August in which eight Israelis were killed.

The Syrian situation was also highly combustible, Harel said, "and it could explode at any moment. and pose a direct challenge to us."

http://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-approves-call-up-of-22-idf-battalions/

MY THOUGHTS

Don't you feel you are not a part of this world?  We live because Christ lives in us, but the world is dying, everything about this old world is.  Every day, I feel the lack of peace among people.  Death is embodied in Satan, and as Satan's power increases, darkness, death, and destruction will increase with him.

I am so blessed to have Jesus in my heart, and I hope your family, like mine, knows Jesus also.  We are living in a society where deception is greater than it has ever been in this modern age.  Deception is the first warning Jesus gave in the last days, and He warned against the imposters who say they know Him but do not.  Always remember you can judge someone by the works they do.

The Israeli Prime Minister's father passed away this past week, and it is interesting reading about Netanyahu's family.  His dad was a strong Zionist, and his faith in Zion was so strong he was considered out of the traditional mainstream of Zionism.  Zionism is the belief of settling the Holy Land out of a commandment from God.  The current Israeli Prime Minister shares that same faith.  So much so, that a retired Israeli official called Benjamin Netanyahu messianic.  Is there an underlying theme here?  Could the Netanyahu family be believers in Christ?  I don't know, and if you have evidence either way, you are welcome to post it below in the comment section or email me. 

I want to comment on two topics I have commented a lot lately because they are the most important issues of the day, the economy and Iran.  First, as I have said the world elites are setting up a system that will bring in the mark of the beast.  In order to do this, Biblical Christianity will have to be marginalized, traditional values scorned and the population deceived in giving up their human rights for money.  It is all happening my friends, and when Europe dies, it will be healed.  Remember, Revelation speaks of a wound that  is healed, and many, including myself, believe the beast who has the mortal wound may not only be the Antichrist, but the EU Empire itself. 

Lastly, Obama does not want war with Iran at all, and he is willing to sacrifice Israel to keep it from happening.  It is not that I want war, but a strong protector of Israel, which Obama is not.  In my opinion, which may change from time to time, I believe war may not even happen until a more rightist Israeli government comes to power after the elections in Israel.  Also, Ezekiel does not talk about Israel attacking Iran, but the other way around.  Always remember that. Time will tell.

One last note.  The article here  is a must read.  A slow collapse is happening, and very few notice it.  I am not saying I agree with everything he is saying, but I leave you with this note.  When someone dies there are no headlines, just an obituary.  Most don't even realize it, but only those that know the person.  No major headlines, but the death of the world is happening before our very eyes, yet we know because of Him who tells us these things.

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

Ehud Barak was speaking Monday before The Foreign Press Association, which represents journalists covering Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Israel and the West suspect Iran is trying obtain nuclear weapons. Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful.

Recently there has been a growing chorus of Israeli ex-security officials speaking out against an Israeli strike on Iran.

Barak said, "I believe it is well understood in Washington, D.C., as well as in Jerusalem that as long as there is an existential threat to our people, all options to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons should remain on the table."

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501713_162-57424958/israeli-defense-minister-talks-tough-on-iran/

MY THOUGHTS

Israel is readying for early elections.  We will know more what is going on in the days ahead.  My take is very cynical.  I believe Obama is pressuring the Israeli left to take down Netanyahu.  I believe Netanyahu may have outsmarted Obama if he puts the elections very early, more like a September date than a November/December election.  Obama loathes Netanyahu, and Netanyahu loathes Obama.  The two men are trying to outsmart the other.  Obama wants a puppet government in Israel, and Netanyahu is doing everything in his power to keep it from happening.  I believe Netanyahu will use Iran's nuclear capabilities as a rallying cry.  Polls so far show support for Netanyahu's Likud party.  As of right now, I believe Netanyahu's Likud will win the next elections, and a center-right or right government which is hostile toward Obama will emerge.

Obama also wants elections because if the Left emerges, then an attack on Iran will not happen.  I don't think the elections will change much of Netanyahu's timing for an Iranian attack.  If anything, if an attack happens before the Israeli elections, it will greatly help him win in Israel.  Therefore, the early elections, as of right now, I believe has strengthened Israel's resolve to attack Iran, and strengthened the Israeli right, which in turn has suppressed Obama's outcome of a leftist Israel's chance to take control of the Israeli government.

The European Union is eerily quiet on many fronts.  The Beast is on the verge of breaking up, and the Euro itself is teetering on disaster.  I believe the current crisis is setting up for the mark of the beast.  As the Beast loses control of its empire, then money printing will be in high gear, and in turn hyperinflation will grip the world's economies.  In the Bible, the Beast, Revised Roman Empire, will be an economic, not military giant.  It is in the EU, the Revised Roman Empire that a new economic system will be born from the Antichrist and False Prophet, which will require the whole world to take a mark to buy and sell.  The Antichrist is from the EU, but the False Prophet could be from another entity.  I believe the False Prophet is not the Pope, but a political figure that causes the world to worship the Antichrist and the Beast system. 

As the commentary was ready to send out, news of a Spanish double dip recession is now official.  Look for Spanish bond yields to spike passed 6%.  Also, other countries such as Italy will also spike.  The news is not good, and this may be the turning point in the European project.  Spanish recession, or more like a depression, will put a strain on the economic system that it cannot handle.  Look for more government control over people as the wealth of the elites are threatened.

Eerily quiet is the phrase today.  We know the world is on the precipice of something significant.  The system is collapsing quietly and systematically.  The elites are setting their system together for world domination.  Don't trust your political establishment, and don't trust many religious leaders.  Trust those who say they believe Jesus is the Incarnate Son of God, born of a virgin, suffered and died on the Cross for our sins, who in perfectness, His body rose from the dead conquering death and hell, and He will return in all His Glory.  Keep these truths, and always stand on the Word of God, for it is your guidebook in these days.

Bro. Brian

SCRIPTURE

Revelation 13: 15-18

"And it was given to him to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast would even ^[l]speak and cause as many as do not worship the image of the beast to be killed. ¹⁶ And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, ^[m]to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, ¹⁷ and he provides that no one will be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name. ¹⁸ Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is ^[n]six hundred and sixty-six."

NOTE:  It is the False Prophet that gives power and an image to the Antichrist.  The Antichrist could not rise to power unless the False Prophet gives him some of that power.  Yes, the Antichrist is very powerful, but the economic system cannot be put in place unless one of equal power gives him the ability to do that.  My idea, the False Prophet could be a President of the United States, whoever it is during that time.?Bro. Brian

Ephesians 4:15

"but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ,"

NEWS LINK

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said Monday that he would like to see elections as soon as possible, saying that going to the polls would be in the interest of the state and giving mid July as his party's preference for a Knesset shakeup.

Referring to his party's responsibility to constituents, Liberman said, "We will make a decision responsibly, which means elections as soon as possible. I wish everyone luck."

http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=268082

MY THOUGHTS

In Greek mythology Pandora's Box is a story where the evils of the world could not be contained.  It is not a Biblical story, but you can't but feel evil is all over, isn't it?  American growth has plummeted to 2.2%, which translates into an economy that cannot create jobs.  What we saw in the United Kingdom, Southern Europe, and now the United States gives us a glimpse of a world economy in serious trouble.  Remember, money rules the day, especially in the last days.  Economics will be one major theme that will drive the blame on Israel, put in place the mark of the beast, and one of the major pieces that will drive people to put others to death in the last days.  As the economy continues to shrink, Spain's troubles rock world economies in the near future, people will look to blame someone, and it will be Israel.  We have to keep our eye on the main event of the end of the age, which is Jesus Christ.

I want to mention briefly on Netanyahu's interview which he proposed a contiguous Palestinian state.  This means Israel will be cut in half in any peace agreement.  Either a secret peace agreement in iminent or he knows the Palestinians will never join him, so why not say it.  I just don't know where he is going with this, but the news is major.  We will have to wait to see how this plays out.  Link:  http://t.co/X3KoqlGq

Israel's enemies are pushing against it, and Israel has found no friends in this world.  The Middle East tender box will explode one day, and when it does it will be great.  Psalm 83, Ezekiel 38/39, Daniel 11:33-45, Book of Joel, many chapters in Zechariah, Matthew 24, and the book of Revelation are just a few Scriptures that must be studied.  It is hard to predict what will happen next, but that is not our calling.  Our calling is to follow His Word, pray for our eyes to be open, and let God show us the way.  He will reveal those things in His own time.  However, we do know from Scripture the EU is the Beast Kingdom, Israel is will be saved in the last days, and the organized church is by and large an abomination to the Lord.  Keep the Word close to you, and remember these events to come are ordered before time began.

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

The collapse of the European Union is a "realistic scenario," as member states are claiming back power, xenophobia is increasing and so are calls to reintroduce border controls, said the president of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz.

"In the past few months we have witnessed a disturbing trend towards renationalisation and ?summitisation': the Heads of State and Government are arrogating more and more decisions to themselves, debating and taking decisions behind closed doors and in disregard of the Community method," thundered Schulz.

http://www.euractiv.com/future-eu/schulz-eu-collapse-realistic-scenario-news-512370

MY THOUGHTS

The country by more names than any country that ever existed, the United Kingdom, Great Britain, England, etc. has slipped into a double dip recession for the first time since the 1970's.  For the non-British followers, the title, Union Jack, is the name of the British flag.  Let's put this in perspective.  The austerity measures in southern Europe are disastrous, and the Keynesian economics of the UK are disastrous, which means that no matter if you cut spending (austerity) or spend like no tomorrow (Keynesian), the economy falters.  Austerity means cut spending to spur growth and Keynesian economics means spend, spend, spend like a drunken sailor and it will spur growth, but the UK, Spain, Italy, Greece, etc. shows that something very ominous is ahead.  These countries and others have tried both economic models and failed.  The only reason the United States is still puttering along is its large economic base, and that is crumbling.  The United States will take a little longer because it is so vast.  In any case, if both economic models fail, then the failure lies in decades of over exuberance by mankind.  To sum up the descritption, the world is collapsing before our very eyes.

Sin has rocked this world, and the effects are being felt.  People are scared, concerned, often to the point of depression, but take heart Christ said the nations of this world will fail, and there is only one Kingdom from which richness can take part, and it is His.  The richness is not found in man, but in the very essence of Christ and His salvation.  A Kingdom no man can tear down. 

Bro. Brian

The news link below says it all, doesn't it?

NEWS LINK

• Merkel Pushes Back Against Hollande Call to End Austerity Drive (Bloomberg)
• ECB's Draghi throws crisis ball back to governments (Reuters)
• Greek Bank Chief Warns of a Possible Euro Exit (WSJ)
• China's Wen Says Economy Will Maintain Robust Expansion (Bloomberg)
• North Korea's nuclear test ready "soon" (Reuters)
• Hong Kong Peg Architect Says Convertible Yuan `Long Way Off' (Bloomberg)
• Hollande seeks wider EU fiscal pact (FT)
• Gavyn Davies: Why UK GDP continues to lag the G7 (FT)
• U.S. Lost AAA on Danger of Liquidity Crisis, S&P's Kraemer Says (Bloomberg)

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/frontrunning-april-25

MY THOUGHTS

My news link is a PowerPoint today.  It is heavy on the economics, but if you can glean some good information, then that would be great.  It is from a man who I get emails from.  I advise you to sign up also. 

It looks like the end of the Bretton Woods world is ending description of Brettons Wood here.  The Bretton Woods Conference after World War II placed the American Dollar as the supreme monetary currency, and propelled the United States as the world power.  That is ending as Spain implodes.  Not that Spain uses the Dollar, but everything is tied to the Dollar; therefore, if Spain tumbles, everything tumbles, which include all currencies.  We will discuss Spain a lot in the days to months ahead.  What is interesting is Javier Solana's home is Spain, former EU Foreign Minister who has spoken a lot in the last few days. 

Russia's stock exchange has experienced a shock.  I have not studied the situation enough to comment on it, but with the Euro debt implosion taking place, we will see more of these shocks in the near future.  God says hyperinflation will destroy the world economy in the last days, and the mark of the beast will be instituted to fight the hyperinflation, which will end in failure.  This means the world's economy will print an exuberant amount of money to fight off economic collapse.  The beast system will not only devour all those against it, it will eventually devour its own.  The cannibal system we have feeds off of itself, and in essence it destroys itself by its own power.  In the end, what is left will be judged by God.

Turkey has called up its reserves, Russia's economy is severely hurting, Egypt has canceled Israel's gas contract which supplies Israel with 40% of its gas, the West is distancing itself from Israel, Syria is imploding, and the church is more worried about material things as the Laodicean spirit reigns supreme.  We have the situation God told us about, and in Scripture He warns there will be mockers who will not see the evidence before us.  God tells us that all Scripture is inspired and used for instruction (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and we should beware of those that have a form of godliness but deny its power.  Deceivers are in the harlot church, and here we call them out, not for our own pride, but in our own sadness because many will never find Jesus through the harlot.  Stay true to the Word, and as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15).

Bro. Brian

SCRIPTURE

2 Peter 3: 3-9

"Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, ⁴ and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation." ⁵ For ^[a]when they maintain this, it escapes their notice that by the word of God the heavens existed long ago and the earth was formed out of water and by water, ⁶ through which the world at that time was destroyed, being flooded with water. ⁷ But by His word the present heavens and earth are being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

⁸ But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. ⁹ The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance."

NEWS LINK

John Mauldin PowerPoint is below in pdf form.  It is heavy in the economics, but if you can take some information from it, it is beneficial.  -Bro. Brian

http://images.johnmauldin.com/uploads/pdf/The_Pain_in_Spain_0412.pdf

MY THOUGHTS

The economic turmoil today is accelerating. Russia's stock market has just collapsed and is closed indefinitely, and EU's bloodbath is worsening as the European Central Bank (ECB) says it will not intervene until Spain's 10 year bond yields reach 6.5% to 7.0%.  President Obama is using his usual playbook, "Republicans are to be blamed for everything," as the White House knows events are spirally out of control.  Egypt has just warned its enemies, which Israel is now in the enemy camp, that it is ready to take any enemy out if they threaten Egypt's sovereignty.  I am trying to keep up on Twitter, and please realize that events are very fluid.  I suspect something will slow them down like money printing.  Keep a close eye on events, my friends, because the day of decision where the world takes a very prophetic turn may be much sooner than we think, or is this just another blip on the screen.  Time will tell.

Bro. Brian

Sources on Twitter.

MY THOUGHTS

Day of decision is arriving quickly, my friends.  Three topics will be discussed, and they are the divisions of prophecy.  We will first tackle Israel, which is the center of all prophecy.  Next, the gentile nations and the empire which will bring the Antichrist, the European Union (EU) will be discussed today.  Lastly, we will explain the state of the church and our own individual state as Christians.

First, the United States not only threw Israel under the bus, but the whole world.  In a surprising move, Obama has decided to allow Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Israel has become the enemy of the world.  Reports are beginning to be leaked which show an angry Israeli leadership who is showing their great displeasure with President Obama.  Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) is speaking out stating that the relationship between the United States and Israel has never been worse.  However, much of the American Jewish vote will still be solidly behind Obama as he sets up the destruction of Israel.  Israeli generals are reporting that Netanyahu is close to ordering a strike on Iran.  According to Ezekiel, it will be Iran, Russia, Turkey, Sudan, and Libya which will strike Israel in the last days, which will bring a revival not only to Israel but to many people in the world.  Javier Solana has been very busy leaking out details about the Middle East situation, which has perked my interest.  He has talked more about the implosion in the Middle East than the current EU Foreign Minister Catherine Ashton.  Not to be left out, in Daniel 11:33-45, Egypt will be an enemy of Israel and the West, and it is being reported Egypt has shut off a gas pipeline which is 40% of Israel's energy.  The pre-war squeeze seems to be happening, and of all people, Javier Solana is speaking on this coming implosion.  I am surer of war in the Middle East today than I ever have been.  Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the world, and this will come when Jesus comes back.

Second, Spain is imploding, the Dutch have thrown out their government, France is electing a skeptical Socialist as its President, the EU is trying to force Germany to accept Eurobonds, and Italy is always on the cliff of no return.  All of the news out of the EU shows the leaderless EU is blowing up before our very eyes.  They need a leader, and there is call for a super minister of the EU.  I still believe the super minister, or coming Antichrist, will hold the position of EU Foreign Minister.  If we are close to the time of the end, watch Catherine Ashton to be forced out, and someone from the EU, not a leader of a current country because the Antichrist is a little horn or someone of somewhat insignificance at the beginning, to take her place.  It must be the EU Foreign Minister in my mind because it will be a foreign policy crisis in Israel that brings the EU Antichrist to power.  A weak American President and a Republican who may not be much better puts this possibility high to happening sooner rather than later.  Experts who are not afraid to tell the truth tell us an EU economic implosion is close to being imminent.  Look for a horrific economic decline as well as a prophetic Middle East war as soon as this summer.  Also, Obama will blame the President for the economic turmoil.  Time will tell.

Lastly, the church is spiritually corrupt.  The true church, which is the bride of Christ, must be prepared for the events for mentioned.  The harlot organized church tells itself it must sleep with the world to get things done, and the spiritual fornication is destroying souls.  Woe for those who lead churches which are counted as the harlot.  Their judgment will be worse than they can imagine, and it would be better if those leaders would not have been born than go to hell.  I hope and pray you know a Bible-believing group.  When all these things come to pass, I probably will not be able to talk to you when these things take place for the Satanic system will control all of the internet.  Be in the Word, prepare now, the day of decision may already be upon us, and if not soon.  Time will tell.

Bro. Brian

SCRIPTURE

Romans 14:11

"For it is written, "AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW TO ME, AND EVERY TONGUE SHALL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD."

NEWS LINK

The Israeli Defense Forces [IDF] are prepared and ready to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, Chief of Staff Benny Gantz told the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper in an interview published Sunday.

"In principle, we are ready to act," the army chief revealed just ahead of Israel's upcoming Independence Day, reports Ynet.com.

This year, Israel's Independence Day is celebrated on April 26. The Declaration of the Establishment of State of Israel was made on May 14, 1948, expressing the declaration to be "by virtue of our natural and historic right and on the strength of the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly." The new state was quickly recognized by the Soviet Union and the United States, as well as other countries, but not by the surrounding Arab states, which quickly declared war.

In the special pre-holiday interview with Yedioth Ahronoth, Gantz emphasized that 2012 was going to be "a critical year" in the heated Israel-Iran crisis.

"The State of Israel believes that nuclear arms in Iran's possession are a very bad thing, which the world should stop and Israel should stop. We are preparing our plan accordingly."

The army chief also addressed the likelihood of a broader regional war breaking out in the near future: "Our intelligence assessment asserts that given the strategic reality and instability in the region, the chance of deteriorating to a war is higher than in the past. There are no indications of war, but the chances of the situation deteriorating into one are higher than in the past."
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Israel-Iran-nuclear-weapons/2012/04/22/id/436651

ANOTHER NEWS LINK

Our equity Bloomberg screens are bright red, as equity markets sell off across the globe. Several reasons are contributing to the market selloff: 1) several firms in Asia posted weaker-than-expected earnings, 2) worries that Europe's debt crisis still threatens global growth, 3) the French elections, and 4) a breakdown of budget talks in the Netherlands.

Overnight, in Asia, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 0.5%. The worst-performing regional markets were the Hang Seng and the Indian Sensex, which both finished 1.8% lower. The Shanghai Composite rounded out the bottom three, falling 0.8%. Japan's Nikkei lost 0.2%, while the Korean Kospi fell 0.1%.

In Europe, equities are down 2% in the aggregate. Blue chips are underperforming, down 2.3%, and the German DAX is 2.8% lower. In London, shares are off 1.6% and, in France, listed companies are down 1.9%. At home, futures are pointing to a sharp sell-off later today, with the S&P 500 set to open 1.0% lower.

In bondland, Treasuries are bid as investors flock to their safety. The 10-year and long bond yields are both down 4bp, to 1.96% and 3.08%, respectively. In Europe, the collapse of the budget talks in the Netherlands is driving yields 7bp higher on the 10-year, to 2.38%. Spain's borrowing costs are rising as well, up 3bps, to 5.93%, while German and UK government debt are rallying 4bp.

Just like Treasuries, the dollar is benefiting from its safe-haven status. The DXY index is up 0.3%. The stronger dollar is driving commodity prices lower. WTI crude oil is 77 cents lower, to $103.11 a barrel, and gold is down $9.28 an ounce, to $1,633.53.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/overnight-sentiment-run-and-hide

MY THOUGHTS

Israel is asking for explanations from the international community on the new Iran talks.  It seems the international community is blocking Israel from much of the secrecy behind the talks.  The world has allowed one holocaust of the Jewish people after another.  The Assyrians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Muslims, Europeans, and now the whole world is once again putting the Jew in the midst of another holocaust.  This time, the Antichrist will persecute all Jews and Christians who are not aligned with the world government.  That time seems closer by the day. 

Spain was a topic of discussion on Fox News last night.  The American economy is so closely tied to Europe that if Spain or Italy fails, the whole system will collapse.  There are no easy answers, and one day, possibly soon, Europe may be looking at someone to solve their unsolvable problem, but in the end it will be disastrous.  I believe Spain will be close to collapse in a matter of weeks and at that time we will have to see how the world will respond.  Spain's bond yields are around 6% which is danger zone, and remember 7% is catastrophic.  Watch the 10 year bond yields.

Jesus said there would be difficult times, and the Prophet Amos prophesied the Day of the Lord is full of judgment.  According to the Bible, we, the church will be taken out before the Day of the Lord, but before then the Great Tribulation will be Satan's wrath on all believers so believers will not get a free pass from persecution.  False Christs will arise, and many of them will be political leaders.  You will get confused trying to find out what political leaders are good or not, so don't worry yourself about the political system, it is the Beast system of Revelation, just worry about your faith in Christ.  Be strong in the faith, be in the Word, and be in a Bible-believing community.  Trust only your God, and those who profess His Son as their Savior.  The only way to heaven is through Jesus, and He will guide your steps.

My European followers.  If you have any information on what is going on with Spain, please email me at bwr1202@live.com or post below.  Thank you.

Bro. Brian

NEWS LINK

Spanish notes fell, extending the longest run of weekly declines since January 2007, as the Group of 20 nations said Europe's sovereign debt crisis poses a threat to global growth.

Ten-year bonds also slipped, with the yield rising above 6 percent for first time in four days. The G-20, whose finance chiefs are meeting in Washington, cited "the situation in Europe" first among drags on the world economy, according to a draft statement obtained by Bloomberg News. French 10-year bond yields headed for their biggest weekly gain since January before the first round of presidential elections on April 22.

BREAK

"All eyes now are on countries like Spain" after the crisis that started moved on from Greece, Stephen King, chief economist at HSBC Holdings Plc said in an interview with Owen Thomas on Bloomberg Television's "Countdown" program. "What we don't know yet is the extent to which austerity that's coming through this year may damage prospects" for growth, he said.

http://webfarm.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-20/german-bunds-snap-2-day-gain-before-g-20-confidence-data.html#disqus_thread