First of all I want to make it clear I’m not claiming to be a prophet. I’m simply sharing what my study of the Bible and current events have led me to believe will happen in 2012 and beyond.
Here at home in the USA, I think economically 2012 will be an OK year. Even if it isn’t, it will be reported to be so, because that is what is needed for President Obama to be reelected. And yes I do believe that he will be reelected.
On the world stage I believe we will see “war” breakout in the Middle East (or should I say more war). I don’t think the USA will get involved with ground troops, but perhaps they will launch some missiles. I wouldn’t be surprised if Israel preemptively attacked Iran in order to prevent Iran from attacking them with a nuclear bomb. Even though Israel obviously can’t wait until they are hit with a nuclear bomb, Israel will be made out to be the villain by the world press. It will be interesting to see how all of this unfolds.
Much has been made of the Mayan calendar. Let me just say that if anything transpires from this it will be one of two things; either the presenting of an alien, as I’ve stated in the past, if this happens, please know that this “being” is not an alien from another planet, but either a fallen angel (demon) or one of their offspring (the Nephilim) (Genesis 6:1 – 4). Or because the Mayan calendar is connected with “divine feminine” and the balance between the feminine and masculine it could be an appearance of “The Queen of Heaven” (Jer. 7:18). I’ve addressed both of these issues in the “The Prophecy Puzzle“, but not in the context of the Mayan calendar. A great book on “The Queen of Heaven” is “The Queen of All” by Jim Tetlow, Roger Oakland and Brad Myers.
In the four to five years after 2012 (definitely in the next 10 to 20 years) I expect the economy in the USA and the world to fall drastically and for fuel prices to at least triple. I expect many of our freedoms to vanish, especially our freedom of speech. I expect after a time of war and suffering in the Middle East a peace treaty with Israel will be made and that part of that treaty will be to give Israel the right to rebuild their temple. This is the key event. About and I repeat about three and a half years after that event the rapture will happen (Please read “The Prophecy Puzzle” for details).
I believe the two main causes of these wars and economic disaster will be the continued expansion of Islam and socialism worldwide. The Muslims believe that their savior (the Twelve Imam / the Mahdi) comes to the forefront out of a time of extreme chaos. The wars in the Middle East and worldwide terrorist acts will produce that chaos in the next five to twenty years and bring forth the “world’s savior”, aka the “twelfth Imam”, the Christian’s “anti-Christ”.
I know that I’m setting myself up to be ridiculed, but if I’m correct I hope and pray that people will turn to Christ Jesus or be encouraged in their faith, because they have read this and were not surprised (1 Thes. 5:4). It is normal for people to have doubts when they fall into unexpected hard times. Even John the Baptist had doubts about Jesus Christ when he found himself in prison (Mat. 11:2 – 3).
My hope and prayer is that no matter what happens in 2012 and beyond we will all trust in Jesus Christ and if all hell does break loose on earth that we will be strong in our faith knowing that YHWH-God is faithful and that hard times or even persecution do not indicate that YHWH-God has stopped loving us (Romans 8:31 – 39).
The book of Revelation is filled with descriptions and images of horrific pain and suffering that must accompany Jesus Christ’s return, but John the author of Revelation in his closing statement says “…. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” – Revelation 22:20 – 21.
Remember what it says in Romans 8:31 – 39. Experiencing pain and suffering does not mean that God has forgotten us or has left us. We are told to expect persecution and trouble in this life (John 16:33), but all who continue in trusting Jesus will have great reward beyond our imagination in the next life.
In closing, it might be tempting to stop meeting together with believers as persecutions increase, but we’re told not to let that happen, especially as we see the day of Jesus’ return approaching (Heb. 10:25). So be sure to be part of a healthy, Bible centered church!
Shalom,
Joe (The Prophecy Puzzle)
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