We are told that some prophecy would not be understood until the end times.  It describes the time when our knowledge will be increased.  There will be a time of trouble, such as no nation has ever seen before.  This time is described as the Tribulation.  For 2500 years people have only wondered what the prophecy in the twelfth chapter of Daniel and other prophecy meant.   Today it is being understood, indicating the end times are nearing.

Technology, such as TV, cell phones, computers and an increase in technology surveillance on what everyone on this earth is doing has made this prophecy understandable.  This is all leading up in preparation for the Antichrist and a one-world economic system as described in Revelation 13:16 – 17 – “It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of its name.”

We are seeing preparation for a worldwide cashless economic system that will be available soon which will be able to monitor all financial transactions made by anyone in the world.  The Antichrist could not take over until our present technology system was possible.  With the mark of the beast, every individual that has that mark will be under constant surveillance.  This one-world government will be able to track all purchases, all public activities, your computer and phone activities and they will have enough information to know your behavior.  It will be possible to track everything we do and there is nothing we do that will not be recorded.  They will even have drones watching all that is going on.

Are you willing to give up your freedom and allow a government to control what you do and who you are?  If you think this is farfetched, listen to some conservative citizens who have been testifying before congress on being harassed by government agencies now and the Antichrist hasn’t taken over yet.  All they did was apply for tax exempt status for their Tea Party type conservative cause.  Their business and personal status had IRS audits, OSHA examinations, FBI investigations, etc.  Think what it will be like when the devil takes over.  Let’s hope theologians are right and the Rapture will occur prior to the Tribulation period.  Otherwise, can you imagine what it would be like for a Christian to live under the Antichrist?  There would be no underground churches, no swapping for food or any religious activities allowed.  How long could you stay alive?

In addition, there will be major earthquakes, weather disasters, droughts and famine, plagues and major corruption.  Think what the Egyptian people went through when Moses was asking Pharaoh to let the Israelites go.  It will be even worse daily.

We must understand that Satan must disguise what is about to happen.  Most Americans that knew what is about to take place would put a stop to it.  Crafty as Satan is he has to have his false prophets deceive the people.  Some of these false prophets are famous people, politicians, scientists, wealthy citizens and some educators.  If Satan promised you a billion dollars would you work for him?  Think that is not possible.  There are well-know people, movie and singing stars plus athletes who confess to being Satan worshippers.  They have stated they sold their souls for fame and success.

As I study the Old Testament the Israelites were continually being deceived by false prophets and this did not please God.  I just read the 13^th chapter of Ezekiel and God was rebuking the people for allowing these false prophets to deceive them that they would live in peace with enemies all around.  They were being criticized by God for not preparing spiritually as well as physically.  I wonder if God is being displeased with Americans for their lack of spiritual preparation.  Terrorists are out to destroy Israel and America.  I hope we are prepared and armed.

If you believe what you have just read, should you not be a Christ follower and spiritually prepared?  What are Christians told to do?  Pray and spread the Gospel and be spiritually prepared for everything that is ahead.   Pray that the Rapture is pre-Tribulation and that none of our friends and relatives are left behind.