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Dear John and Doves -

There may be a "sign" that we have overlooked.  Perhaps someone reading this can confirm or offer additional insights.

I've been reading Psalm 2 and it seems to me to be more than some sort of abstraction or philosophical construct.  Rather, it may be a prophecy speaking of specific events ... yet future ... and what can be expected.

Psalm 2 speaks of  the "kings of the earth" and "rulers" actually fomenting a rebellion against the Lord and against Jesus Christ.  The Lord advises against their planned course of action and tells them what will result if they try to implement their plan to break the bonds and cast the cords.  He cautions them that His wrath will cause them to "perish in the way."  We know from Revelation that the wrath of the LORD and His Anointed consists of seven trumpets and seven bowls.  We're talking about wrath ... not chastisement or corrective punishment.

I don't believe these leaders rebel in some vague way.  Rather, I think they will do specific things that will bring them to the point of wrath.  In short, I believe their plans to 1) take Jerusalem and divide it, and 2) dedicate the world to the "Virgin Mary" (actually Isis, Semiramis, and lots of other identities) would qualify as overt declarations of war against God.  Both schemes are already in the works, with the planned dedication on this October 13th. 

When a formal state of war is declared, the time of negotiation is over and ambassadors are recalled.  Any time between then and Cheshvan 17 (October 21st) would fit the pattern, as this maps to the "days of Noah" and the 17th day of the second month, when the heavens were opened and the flood began (Genesis 7:11).  Since we in the church are all Christ's ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20), we would all be taken out.  A second separation would take place in Heaven, when the bride of Christ is taken from the body of Christ (just as the bride of Adam was taken from the body of Adam). 

I think the scenario is realistic and consistent with scripture, though the question is not "if" but "when."  The sign would be the announcement that the earth has been dedicated to this pagan deity.  We know the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof.  What would happen if China would claim California for themselves?  Would that not be an act of war?  Or what if the people of California announced they would no longer recognize the jurisdiction of the federal government?  Would that not be an act of war?  Or if the people of Montana declared they were now under the jurisdiction of Canada?  I believe all are casus belli, and these are the sorts of activities being planned by our "kings" and "rulers" against Him Who has all authority in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18).  It remains to be seen how much support this "dedication" gets from the Islamic leaders, the Dalai Lama, the World Council of Churches, etc.  However, I believe they are all basically onboard with the division of Jerusalem.

It would, of course, also be an ideal venue for our "space brethren" to make an appearance.  We might speculate that a rapture event would be explained away as a "cleansing" - the Lord said those who reject the truth would receive a strong delusion so that they might believe a lie.

Thoughts, insights or feedback greatly appreciated. 

Best,

Steve
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