However Positive, God’s Golden Age… :: By Jan Markell

…It Will Not Come About Through Efforts Made In Washington D.C.

If you listen to conservative media—which I do, by the way, and appreciate much of it—we are entering a “golden age.” Those who understand the concept of the Millennial reign of Jesus Christ realize that it is the true golden age. But that is not what the news analysts are referring to!

Their perspective is that the dumpster fire of the previous administration, who thought about evil continually, is in the rearview mirror. Righteous people didn’t think they could be shocked and re-shocked by the debauchery of the left, but each day’s rundown of offenses was worse than the previous. When you have a Romans 1 mentality, you just think evil continually.

The leftist cabal had been drowning in evil, and when voted out of office, they received an appropriate smackdown. But they are by no means on permanent hold. They are licking their wounds. They are plotting and scheming and planning a comeback. But in the meantime, at least in Washington D.C., they have some appropriate chains on, and they have some restrictions.

Hundreds of evil outfits are being shut down through the efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Yes, Elon Musk has troubling aspirations that include brain chips that sound Tribulationesque, and no watcher of the times is ignoring these things.

So, Is God’s End-Time Agenda on Hold?

So, is this a respite? Maybe a reprieve? Has Satan’s agenda been put on hold? Is the rapture now on hold? Do you think that the globalists are going to relax and willingly turn their agenda over to President Donald Trump? Do you think that Klaus Schwab & Associates plan to take a four-year hiatus and go quietly into the night? Do you think that Yuval Noah Harari will fade away because he acknowledged that a Trump victory would be the “end of the global order?”

To all of the above, a resounding no way!

Let’s always remember that God’s agenda never pauses. It is never on hold. If we think He is not acting— that He is not raising the curtain on the last act—it is only because He wants more to be saved. He doesn’t employ stall tactics.

God’s plan of the ages began before time began. It is never early. It is never late. It is always right on time. The “birth pang” markers we are to watch for have not diminished! North Carolina’s hurricane destruction was a record-setter. Los Angeles’ fire destruction was unprecedented in modern history. They were warnings that time is running out.

The Powerbroker’s Goal Is Still One World

I appreciate similar thoughts by author and commentator Jonathan Brentner, who states, “While it might be tempting to think there’s been a pause in the mad rush of events leading up to the start of the Tribulation period, the elite powerbrokers of our world remain busy. They are working behind the scenes to quickly set the stage for when they can openly enslave the world under their domain.”

Brentner additionally says, “It’s tempting to think that way. I have found myself wondering if perhaps there’s been a pause in the parade of events leading to Jesus’ soon appearing. However, two thoughts bring me back to reality.

“First, I remember Jesus’ assertion that the fulfillment of Bible prophecy will happen at the time sovereignly set by the Father (Matthew 24:36; Acts 1:7). God knows the precise time when He will send His Son to get His Bride and bring her to glory. He already took into consideration all that we see happening today when He long ago set the time of our departure from this world.

“Second, I’m aware that a strong undercurrent in world affairs remains, which after the rapture will directly lead to the Antichrist’s covenant with Israel, which will mark the beginning of the seven-year Tribulation for the world. The lawlessness of those who seek to destroy our nation remains on full display.”

Brentner concludes, “So, does that mean that world events are accelerating toward Jesus’ appearing? I prefer to put it this way: the stage-setting for the future one-world government has not ceased or slowed down in any way.”

“In the Last Days, Evil Will Wax Worse and Worse”

Evil never takes a break. It never re-groups. It never gathers in a huddle to plot and scheme. It just keeps charging forward. It says in II Timothy 3:13 that “evil waxes worse and worse.” And it has escalated exponentially since October 7, 2023, when Hamas invaded southern Israel and perpetrated genocide on Israel.

In March, Islamic radicals stormed through Syria, wiping out religious minorities, including Christians. The same is happening in parts of Africa.

Most often, the targets are “people of the book”—Jews and Christians. This is a sure sign that we are not in any kind of “golden age.” The people in Ukraine have no “golden age.” Nor do the targets of Haitian gangs, nor victims of Islamic terror in parts of Europe who believe in open borders.

Further evidence is that following the October 7 slaughter, the world cheered for Hamas. What a perfect illustration of evil being called good (Is. 5:20), of an upside-down world under the sway of the evil one.

God’s Golden Age

We are all thankful for the many actions of the new administration to rein in evil, waste, and corruption! But even better news than this is that God has given us a wonderful promise: Jesus is preparing a place for us and will take us there to be with him forever: “In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way where I am going” (John 14:2-4).

After that seven-year time period, we return to a golden age back on earth—the Millennium. It’s not perfection, but it’s good enough to be called a golden age. Kids can play near snakes, and the animal kingdom even loves one another.

So, get excited when there is talk about a coming “golden age,” but keep it in the right context and in its rightful place in prophecy. It doesn’t come about through any efforts in Washington, D.C. Rather, thanks to the Hand of God, in His timing.

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Reconnaissance in the Last Days :: By Joe Hawkins

Soldier, consider this your official mission briefing. The spiritual battlefield is set, and the final engagements of the war between light and darkness are upon us. Every believer is called to a critical role in the fight against escalating spiritual warfare, as the enemy mobilizes at an unprecedented scale.

Your assignment: Reconnaissance. Specifically, Spiritual Reconnaissance. First, let’s define reconnaissance. Reconnaissance in the military is the process of obtaining information about enemy forces. This includes information about the number of forces, positions, movements, etc.

Spiritual reconnaissance is the practice of carefully examining Scripture and current events in tandem to “spy out” how the final days are unfolding. Think of the Bible as the ultimate intelligence dossier provided by God. Within its pages, the Lord has revealed the enemy’s strategies and the road map of the future. Just as military scouts scout the battlefield, spiritual reconnaissance means scanning the horizon of world events through the lens of Scripture. It’s reading the news with an open Bible in hand, discerning how today’s headlines may be fulfilling end-time prophecies. It’s the disciplined exploration of Scripture to gather wisdom and insight for the days ahead.

Your task is to identify the enemy’s tactics, expose his strategies, and prepare spiritually for the engagements ahead. Reconnaissance, in this spiritual war, involves carefully examining Scripture alongside current events to discern how the final days are unfolding. It is scanning the battlefield of our world, spotting threats, and reporting clearly so that the faithful will not be caught unaware.

The enemy’s forces are extensive, and their deception constantly evolves. This is not a time to chase after every individual threat or distraction. Our focus must be on the larger picture: the enemy’s playbook. His warfare strategy includes deception, corruption, and seduction, particularly targeting the Church to weaken its effectiveness. Satan aims to distort truth, create confusion, and prepare humanity for submission to the coming Antichrist Beast System.

The Church, which once stood as an uncompromising army for truth, is now frequently marked by confusion, compromise, and even betrayal from within. Yet, amidst this turmoil, God is calling forth Watchers and Warriors. Watchers are those spiritually alert believers, carefully interpreting the signs of the times and boldly sounding the alarm. Warriors are those actively confronting spiritual deception and resisting the tide of compromise. We are actually called to be both!

Seven critical “Prophetic Hot Zones” demand our focused attention:

  1. Apostasy in the Church– The dilution and distortion of biblical truth within churches, leading believers astray.
  2. Moral Decay– A dramatic rise in evil, where society increasingly calls good evil and evil good, reflecting Romans 1.
  3. Global Disasters and Wars– Increasing global conflicts, pandemics, and natural/man-made catastrophes.
  4. Persecution – A growing hostility toward Jews and Christians globally, fulfilling Christ’s warning of persecution and martyrdom in the last days.
  5. Global Control (Beast System Infrastructure)– Movement toward a centralized global system of governance, economy, surveillance, and even religion, paving the way for the Antichrist’s rule.
  6. Deception – A surge in “lying signs and wonders” such as occult practices, UFO/UAP smokescreen, false prophets, counterfeit miracles, and new-age spiritualities intended to deceive many.
  7. Israel – Events surrounding Israel and its significance as God’s prophetic clock, including alignment of nations against her. Israel is the hour hand, Jerusalem the minute hand, and the Temple Mount the second hand. The second hand is now ticking down.

These prophetic hot zones are not merely possibilities; they are active fronts requiring urgent attention. By engaging in spiritual reconnaissance, believers gain a clearer picture of the world’s trajectory and the spiritual dangers ahead. It equips us not only to recognize prophetic fulfillment but to respond appropriately, standing firm in the armor of God, resistant to compromise.

Make no mistake. This is enemy territory. The insights gained from spiritual reconnaissance are challenging, compelling us to confront uncomfortable truths about our culture, the state of the Church, and the intensity of spiritual warfare. Yet, ignoring these truths leaves us vulnerable. The Lord calls us to vigilance and action. Jesus said clearly, “What I say to you, I say to everyone: Watch!” (Mark 13:37).

Spiritual reconnaissance isn’t passive observation; it is an active and urgent call to readiness. As Watchers and Warriors, our role is clear: observe carefully, discern wisely, stand firmly, and proclaim boldly. The final engagements of this spiritual war are HERE, and our orders are unmistakable: Stay Awake! Keep Watch! Join the Reconnaissance!