Dear friends:

Genesis 7:11 reveals that the flood of Noah began on the 17th day of the
second month, which this year on the modern calendar was November 8.  That
is when the flood began, and "and the floodgates of the heavens were opened."

On that same day, Noah and his family entered the ark (v. 12).  Because
that was the day Noah entered the ark, it was mistakenly thought that might
be the day of the rapture this year.  Partially fueling this thought is
that Jesus said the rapture would be "as in the days of Noah," and Noah
died "2006" years after Adam.

Instead, it may be the date that the intensified, end-time flood of evil
began in the earth, as astutely suggested by Brad Richard's 5D post
today.  Reminder: Born-again believers are already in the ark -- Jesus.  He
is our ark of salvation.

Indeed, the overlapping November 7/8 dates are when the anti-God forces
gained political power in America.  Make no mistake, God is not a member of
either party, and the Republicans failed Him miserably; however, the
Democrats are blatantly pro-abortion, pro-perversion, and generally
anti-biblical.  Brad suggests, "Maybe the election results at all levels of
government in the US is the final breach in the dike that's holding back
the flood."

In other words, the end time "floodgates of the heavens" may have been
opened on November 7/8.  Supporting this idea is the flood of shocking
reports about Islamic threats of violence.

In Noah's flood, the rains lasted 40 days.  November 8 plus 40 days puts us
in the midst of Hanukkah (alternately spelled Chanukah), the "Feast of
Dedication," or "Feast of Lights."

"The waters flooded the earth for a hundred and fifty days" (v. 24).  This
five-month period, ending somewhere during the Passover season, 2007, could
have some significance, but I do not know what.

The word Hanukkah means "dedication." Spiritually, Hanukkah commemorates
the Miracle of the Oil. At the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem
following the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire, there was
only enough consecrated olive oil to fuel the eternal flame in the Temple
for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days -- which was the
length of time it took to press, prepare and consecrate new oil.

Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days.  The main celebration is the
lighting of candles, or lamps, in every home, hence the title "Feast of
Lights."  Jesus is "the Light of the World."  Many believe the second
coming of the Light of the world will be on Hanukkah, as that is when may
have been conceived in Mary's womb for His first visit.  I am not
predicting, as I never do, but the correlations are fascinating.

Lamps -- oil -- lights.  Does that remind you of the coming of the
Bridegroom and the ten virgins and their oil lamps (Matthew 25)?

Just thinking out loud.

Jim