Dear Doves, This constellation on June 30, 2015 is historic as it appears at the same place as the “Bethlehem Star” June 17, 2 BC. Jim Dodges explains that on June 17, 2 BC the “Bethlehem Star” was visible for 12 hours accross China and Europe. On June 30th, 2015 the conjunction of Venus/Jupiter reaches its closest point of approach between the planets about 6 pm EST and is visible for 10 hours. For the people in California the visibility of the closest point would be after sunset June 30, 2015 until 1 a.m. July 1, 2015. Jim Dodges also encourages people to look at the stars now as you will see a major difference in the brightness on June 30, 2015. He also believes that this is a sign of judgment to the world and a major sign of hope to the Bride of Christ. Here is his website with fantastic pictures, videos and articles: http://thechristmasstar.org To me the timing of the constellation of Venus and Jupiter on June 30, 2015 and the timing of the “early-ripe figs” is astounding. Here is why. The “early-ripe figs”, which are ripe about the END OF JUNE are not very many in number but large in size. They are ripe a month before the main crop. They are desirable and easily secured when the tree is shaken. This is why I am so excited. As I read “not very many in number but large in size” my question was, whether this could possibly refer to the ready, as well as eagerly watching and waiting Bride of Christ? This connection between the “early-ripe figs” and the Rapture never occurred to me before. But now, with the understanding of the Venus/Jupiter constellation being an extraordinary event on June 30, 2015, and the “early-ripe figs” being harvested around the END OF JUNE, I am looking up with great excitement, for indeed our Redemption draws very, very nigh. Here is what I have learned about the Fig Harvest and the “early-ripe figs”: The fig-tree of Israel (Ficus carica) produces two and sometimes three crops of figs in a year, (1) the bikkurah, or "early-ripe fig" (Micah 7:1; Isa. 28:4; Hos. 9:10, R.V.), which is ripe about the end of June, dropping off as soon as it is ripe (Nah. 3:12) (2) the kermus, or "summer fig," then begins to be formed, and is ripe about August; and (3) the pag (plural "green figs," Cant. 2:13; Gr. olynthos, Rev. 6:13, "the untimely fig"), or "winter fig," which ripens in sheltered spots in spring. http://www.bible-history.com/eastons/F/Fig/ Fair Use for Educational and Discussion Purposes Three Harvest times for Figs THE FIG TREE Three crops of figs in Israel. 1) The early figs, not very many in number, but large in size, are ripe a month before the main crop; Mention is made in Scripture of the first-ripe figs as being desirable (Hosea 9:10), and the ease with which they are secured when the tree is shaken (Nahum 3:12). 2) The summer or main crop is used in August and September; and 3) The winter figs remain on the trees until late in the fall of the year. The summer crop that is not eaten as fresh fruit is dried on the housetops, and then used in the winter months. [Manners And Customs of Bible Lands] http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=PGv6jJqoGr0%3d&tabid=232&mid=762 Fair Use for Educational and Discussion Purposes Please enjoy reading more about the history of the Fig Tree Culture in Ancient Bible times. http://www.bible-history.com/links.php?cat=39&sub=720&cat_name=Manners+%26+Customs&subcat_name=Fig+Trees Fair Use for Educational and Discussion Purposes Dear Friend, Yeshua, the Lord Jesus Christ, is coming very soon to pick up HIS beloved Bride. If you do not know Yeshua, the Lord Jesus Christ, as your personal Lord and Savior yet, please pray this prayer TODAY. We would truly love to see you in Heaven. Please pray this prayer TODAY: “Dear Lord Jesus, I come to you just as I am. I surrender my soul, body and spirit under your authority. Please forgive all my sins and wash me clean with your blood. Please come into my heart, hold me, heal me, and fill me with your Holy Spirit, your joy, love and peace. I confess that you are my Lord and Savior. I love you with all my heart, and forever and ever I belong to you. In Jesus' name.” Amen If you like to learn more about Yeshua, our Lord Jesus Christ, here is a wonderful website: http://www.godlife.com SEE YOU IN THE AIR! Very, very soon! Shalom, Lilyjoy