Christians were you surprised that England withdrew from the European Union? Did you panic, as an investor, when the Dow Jones dropped 650 pts and ended up down by 610 points on Friday 6/24/2016? I was an investment advisor on Monday, October 19, 1987 when the stock market dropped 23% in one day. Our clients handled this drop on Friday better than then. Maybe we are more mentally prepared than in past years for the unexpected.

As Christians, we are told there will be signs when the end of the age is near. Revelation 17:12–14 “The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast. They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast. They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.”

This is possible, the beginning of the reduction of the European Union as the Bible predicts. Could the withdrawal of the UK from the Union be the first indication?

Scripture indicates that the Antichrist will put ten rulers into power. They may represent kings of nations or governmental divisions yet to come. It has been believed for years that there would be a reviving of the past Roman Empire led by the Antichrist. There have been 27 nations in the European Union and many wondered how they would become ten. It is believed that some of the remaining countries will be Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy.

The Antichrist will rule for 3½ years but the ten rulers for a very short time with total obedience to the Antichrist. It is believed that these ten rulers will be possessed by demons. They will have one purpose, to make war against Christ. The outcome is guaranteed. Christ will overcome them.

Christians have been called with a purpose. God allowed the United Sates to be founded as a Christian nation. One reason, Israel probably would not exist had it not been for the belief of Christians and the protection from the US. Scripture says Christ has chosen His followers from the faithful. Those chosen have been trustworthy, dependable and loyal. ​The battle will end at the appearance of Christ and His followers.

Remember how King Saul was consumed with killing David. No matter what David did, King Saul pursued him unrelentingly and ruthlessly. He used all of the resources at his disposal to completely eradicate David. This is how Satan will pursue the believers. As Satan has pursued the Jews, he will also pursue believers for persecution.

It is believed there will be a one-world-government. This will be either a Socialistic or Communist economy. Don’t be surprised to see America heading toward a Socialistic government and economy. It appears Satan is convincing many of our population that Socialism is the fairest economy. The Elite Progressives believe to gain complete control they must eliminate the middle class entirely and deny that there is a God. If you can’t see this you are being deceived by Satan. Otherwise, how could there be a one-world government as the Bible predicts?

Revelation 19:11-12 “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.”

This time Jesus does not appear as a Lamb but as a warrior on a white horse. ​As a Lamb He was a sacrifice for sin. As a warrior He is coming to execute judgment. Christ said, “You will see me, The Son of Man, sitting at God’s right hand in the place of power and coming back on the clouds of heaven.” Mark 14:62

Jesus will come with His mighty angels, in flaming fire, bringing judgment on those who will not accept God and on those who refuse to obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction, forever separated from the Lord and from His glorious power when He comes to receive glory and praise from His holy people. II Thessalonians 1:7-10.

Christ’s return will be unmistakable. The white horse symbolizes victory. Matt. 24:36-42, describes the time when Christ returns. In 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, describes how our bodies will become imperishable. II Thessalonians 4:16-17, describes the rapture of God’s people. Some believe the church will be raptured before the Tribulation begins. Then at the end of the Tribulation Christ will return and this will be His second coming. We know the rapture affects only believers. The second coming affects everyone in the world. Others believe the rapture and the second coming is one event. Believers go through the Tribulation and are raptured when Christ returns to judge the world and give out punishment. What these Scriptures talk about is when Christ returns to overcome evil and become victorious. Have you made up your mind as to what you believe?

Pre-tribulationists, believe the rapture occurs prior to the Tribulation. ​Mid-Tribulationists, believe the rapture occurs in the middle of the Tribulation. Which is 3½ years. Post-Tribulationists believe Christians go through the Tribulation. ​

Whether the rapture is before the Tribulation, in the middle of the Tribulation or at the end doesn’t matter. What matters is whose side are we on-God’s or Satan’s? Those on God’s side will receive an imperishable body that will last a thousand years as Christ rules the new earth and the New Jerusalem.

Are you prepared to see the European Union be reduced to ten nations? Are you aware that the economy could go into another great recession? If you are a Christian, Christ repeatedly told us not to worry, God with be with us. Those unaware of what is to come and are not spiritually prepared could possible panic. Christ will ask: “Where is your faith?”