Harbinger’s Daily
By Tim Moore: The Book of Revelation opens with great encouragement and unflinching affirmation of Jesus Christ as Lord of all. He is “the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth” who loves us so much that He “released us from our sin by His blood” (1:5). The book is presented as His own revelation, “which God the Father gave Him to show His bondservants the things which must soon take place” (1:1).
Grace and peace are offered “from Him who is and who was and who is to come” (1:4).
John faithfully recorded the vision he had on the island of Patmos as well as the seven letters Jesus dictated for distribution to seven churches in Asia (modern-day Turkey) late in the first century. Chapter 4 opens with a “rapture in type” as John is told to “Come up here” and whisked away into Heaven (4:1). The throne room scene climaxes when a sealed book is produced that “no one in Heaven or on the Earth or under the Earth was able to open” (5:3)—until Jesus steps forward to take the book and open the seals.
John’s description of Jesus conveys the perspective of fulfilled prophecy. Jesus is called “the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah,” “the Root of David,” “a Lamb standing, as if slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God” (5:5-6). The assembled host of Heaven rightfully breaks out into song and worship, celebrating the beloved Son of God, very God of very God. Their chorus should fill the heart of every follower of Christ who longs for His coming: “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.” (5:12-13).
If the book of Revelation ended at chapter 5, we would have ample reason to praise the Lord. His encouragement and admonition to the Church were clearly conveyed in chapters 2 and 3, and His worthiness to receive everlasting praise was affirmed once again. We could rest assured that His plan for the ages is proceeding according to His will and serve knowing that we will eventually join the throng gathered around His throne in Heaven.
But Jesus’ charge to John in 1:18 was to write the things which he had seen (chapter 1), the things which are (chapters 2 and 3), and “the things which will take place after these things.” With that revealed outline, what follows the throne room scene of chapters 4 and 5 is clearly meant to offer a glimpse into the not-too-distant future. With that in mind, if it was important enough for Christ to choose to reveal what lies ahead in human history, we can rightfully understand that He expects us to heed His words as we would any other.
Lest there be any doubt about His expectation to that effect, we are told just that in chapters 1 and 22—“Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book” (22:7). The urgency of our heeding is made clear at the outset of the book: “for the time is near” (1:3).
Grace and peace are offered “from Him who is and who was and who is to come” (1:4).
John faithfully recorded the vision he had on the island of Patmos as well as the seven letters Jesus dictated for distribution to seven churches in Asia (modern-day Turkey) late in the first century. Chapter 4 opens with a “rapture in type” as John is told to “Come up here” and whisked away into Heaven (4:1). The throne room scene climaxes when a sealed book is produced that “no one in Heaven or on the Earth or under the Earth was able to open” (5:3)—until Jesus steps forward to take the book and open the seals.
John’s description of Jesus conveys the perspective of fulfilled prophecy. Jesus is called “the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah,” “the Root of David,” “a Lamb standing, as if slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God” (5:5-6). The assembled host of Heaven rightfully breaks out into song and worship, celebrating the beloved Son of God, very God of very God. Their chorus should fill the heart of every follower of Christ who longs for His coming: “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.” (5:12-13).
If the book of Revelation ended at chapter 5, we would have ample reason to praise the Lord. His encouragement and admonition to the Church were clearly conveyed in chapters 2 and 3, and His worthiness to receive everlasting praise was affirmed once again. We could rest assured that His plan for the ages is proceeding according to His will and serve knowing that we will eventually join the throng gathered around His throne in Heaven.
But Jesus’ charge to John in 1:18 was to write the things which he had seen (chapter 1), the things which are (chapters 2 and 3), and “the things which will take place after these things.” With that revealed outline, what follows the throne room scene of chapters 4 and 5 is clearly meant to offer a glimpse into the not-too-distant future. With that in mind, if it was important enough for Christ to choose to reveal what lies ahead in human history, we can rightfully understand that He expects us to heed His words as we would any other.
Lest there be any doubt about His expectation to that effect, we are told just that in chapters 1 and 22—“Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book” (22:7). The urgency of our heeding is made clear at the outset of the book: “for the time is near” (1:3).
Geller Report
By Pamela Geller: The UN has elected the Islamic Republic of Iran as VP of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference
Just last year this very committee found Iran to be in violation of the committee’s policies.
This just validates the irrelevance and absurdity of this long dead, anti-freedom organization. Why the US is still a member is a mystery.
The United States itself called an “affront” to the treaty.
This decision doesn’t just shock, it underscores a deeper credibility problem. When a state repeatedly accused of undermining non-proliferation norms is placed in a leadership role within that very framework, the institution itself is called into question.
Just last year this very committee found Iran to be in violation of the committee’s policies.
This just validates the irrelevance and absurdity of this long dead, anti-freedom organization. Why the US is still a member is a mystery.
The United States itself called an “affront” to the treaty.
This decision doesn’t just shock, it underscores a deeper credibility problem. When a state repeatedly accused of undermining non-proliferation norms is placed in a leadership role within that very framework, the institution itself is called into question.
Prophecy News Watch
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz/Israel 365 News: When 17 young evangelical soldiers walked into the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, they brought with them something that no diplomatic briefing could: the faces of people who chose to bleed for the Jewish state.
Sons and daughters of Christian families who uprooted their lives, moved to Israel, and handed their children over to a military fighting for its survival. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greeted each one personally, looked them in the eye, and listened.
The meeting, facilitated by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), also included more than 20 Arab Christians serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Among those in attendance were the siblings of Uriah Bayern, a German-born Christian soldier who fell in the early weeks of the war in Gaza. Bayern's family has lived in Israel for decades and operates a nursing home for Holocaust survivors in the north of the country. Netanyahu greeted them with particular care.
Voluntary service in the defense of Israel by those with no legal obligation carries a weight all its own. These soldiers were not drafted. They chose.
"I'm here in the Prime Minister's Office with an extraordinary group of young men and women," Netanyahu said in a video released during the meeting. "These are Christian soldiers, men and women, in the Israeli Defense Forces. They fill all the important positions in our incredible military and they do incredible work."
Netanyahu did not shy away from the controversy that preceded the meeting. In the days before the gathering, the IDF jailed two soldiers for 30 days and removed them from combat duty for damaging a statue of Jesus during operations in southern Lebanon, a decision condemned across the political and religious spectrum, including by Israeli rabbis. The Prime Minister addressed it directly: the conduct of those two soldiers stands in stark contrast to the reality of Christian men and women wearing the IDF uniform.
"This is completely contrary to what is presented outside," Netanyahu said. "It's not only that Israel fights for the rights of Christians around the Middle East, but that Israel has Christian soldiers who fight for the defense of Israel and for our Christian brethren throughout the area, throughout the region and beyond."
Sons and daughters of Christian families who uprooted their lives, moved to Israel, and handed their children over to a military fighting for its survival. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greeted each one personally, looked them in the eye, and listened.
The meeting, facilitated by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), also included more than 20 Arab Christians serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Among those in attendance were the siblings of Uriah Bayern, a German-born Christian soldier who fell in the early weeks of the war in Gaza. Bayern's family has lived in Israel for decades and operates a nursing home for Holocaust survivors in the north of the country. Netanyahu greeted them with particular care.
Voluntary service in the defense of Israel by those with no legal obligation carries a weight all its own. These soldiers were not drafted. They chose.
"I'm here in the Prime Minister's Office with an extraordinary group of young men and women," Netanyahu said in a video released during the meeting. "These are Christian soldiers, men and women, in the Israeli Defense Forces. They fill all the important positions in our incredible military and they do incredible work."
Netanyahu did not shy away from the controversy that preceded the meeting. In the days before the gathering, the IDF jailed two soldiers for 30 days and removed them from combat duty for damaging a statue of Jesus during operations in southern Lebanon, a decision condemned across the political and religious spectrum, including by Israeli rabbis. The Prime Minister addressed it directly: the conduct of those two soldiers stands in stark contrast to the reality of Christian men and women wearing the IDF uniform.
"This is completely contrary to what is presented outside," Netanyahu said. "It's not only that Israel fights for the rights of Christians around the Middle East, but that Israel has Christian soldiers who fight for the defense of Israel and for our Christian brethren throughout the area, throughout the region and beyond."
Leo Hohmann’s Newsletter
By Leo Hohmann: Just when you thought the war drums couldn’t be any louder, with extremist Israel-firsters pushing for continuing and expanding the killing fields in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and beyond, and with the neocons hinting of an upcoming invasion of Cuba, along comes the ultimate King of war, King Charles.
Charles addressed the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, April 28, and his message was clear.
There is more war getting ready to break out, not less, and we should ignore any talks of peace or of any sort of “Golden Age” of peace and prosperity.
Get ready for war, with the inevitable famine trailing right behind.
Because Charles wants the U.S. to join Europe in yet another big war, one that he has been hoping for with all his heart for a very long time.
That’s the war against Russia. But he can’t launch it on his own. He needs America to play a leading role.
Charles addressed the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, April 28, and his message was clear.
There is more war getting ready to break out, not less, and we should ignore any talks of peace or of any sort of “Golden Age” of peace and prosperity.
Get ready for war, with the inevitable famine trailing right behind.
Because Charles wants the U.S. to join Europe in yet another big war, one that he has been hoping for with all his heart for a very long time.
That’s the war against Russia. But he can’t launch it on his own. He needs America to play a leading role.
The Economic Collapse
By Michael Snyder: Every single day that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, the damage that is being done to the global economy is getting even worse. But the full consequences of the global oil crisis that we are facing will not be felt for a while because nations all over the globe are still running through their strategic oil reserves. And the full consequences of the global fertilizer crisis that we are facing will not be felt until harvest season. So don’t judge the severity of this emergency by what we are experiencing at this moment, because the truth is that what we are experiencing at this moment is just the very small tip of a very large iceberg.
This week, it appears that more people out there are starting to understand that the Strait of Hormuz is not going to be reopened any time soon.
On Wednesday, President Trump explained that he is not going to lift the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports until Iran agrees to give up their nuclear program.
This week, it appears that more people out there are starting to understand that the Strait of Hormuz is not going to be reopened any time soon.
On Wednesday, President Trump explained that he is not going to lift the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports until Iran agrees to give up their nuclear program.
Hope For Our Times
The Truth 04-29-26
The Truth Daily News: As global tensions rise and the Middle East moves closer to the center of world power, are we watching Bible prophecy unfold in real time? On this episode of The Truth — Daily News in 15 Minutes or Less Through the Lens of the Bible, Pastor Tom Hughes is joined by Ricky Scaparo for a powerful discussion on Israel, Iran, the Abraham Accords, the collapse of the petrodollar, and the growing shift of global wealth and influence toward the Middle East.
They also examine America’s growing dependence on marijuana and pharmaceuticals for sleep, the mental health crisis fueled by social media, and what Scripture says about fear, anxiety, and finding true peace in Christ.
Is the world being prepared for a prophetic global system? And what should Christians be watching for next?
They also examine America’s growing dependence on marijuana and pharmaceuticals for sleep, the mental health crisis fueled by social media, and what Scripture says about fear, anxiety, and finding true peace in Christ.
Is the world being prepared for a prophetic global system? And what should Christians be watching for next?
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