yzrabbit1, will you explain for us, please, 2 Peter 2:20-22

I don't see the US figuring into any of the prophecies. Because we won't survive as a nation? We are definately in trouble. As to the scripture spidercmb is refering to: "Jesus gave prophecys to warn the people when to flee when the anti-Christ comes to power. I am sorely confused at why Jesus would offer warnings and prophecies to the people who live during the tribulation, if they were not meant to be used by the people who live during the tribulation." This warning was given to the Jews. They will be enamored with THE antichrist, as will the rest of the world. He will be charismatic, intelligent, and very politically adept. But he will lose the Jews when he proclaims himself to be their god. The Jews will eventually recognize Jesus as their Messiah, and will be in danger for turning away from the antichrist.
As Christians, we believe the Bible to be the Word of God, written by His Spirit, thru men. "Foolishness to the (spiritually) dieing." Revelations and other prophetic biblical writings, are no easy read, as events aren't always chronilogically layed out. But now, with computers and "all knowledge increased", more studies by scholars of Greek, Hebrew, archeology, and history, we are seeing a clearer picture. When my mother was a kid, it was impossible to understand how "all eyes will see Him", at once, when Jesus returns. Easy, now, with satellite, computers, and television. Understanding is now rushing in. It wasn't supposed to be understandable until the right time. The odds against being able to self-fulfill all the prophecies renders it as close to impossible as you can get. There are just too many factors, too many components that have to come together at the right time, involving the right people and nations. There has been a lot of confusion, but it is clearing up. BTW: I expect to see Obama president. It will not matter what he does or says. If this isn't his year, it will be Hillary, AN antichrist, who will further a path to Obama securing the "throne". I would not be surprised if Obama becomes a world leader, beyond the U.S. We have watched for China and Russia to join forces for years. They are in the beginnings. It is prophecied that they will join forces to invade Israel. Years ago, nonchristians laughed at that prophecy. And they will lose, big time. I've studied and read the Bible for over 30 yrs, but I am no scholar or apologist. There is a growing number that is. There are some very highly regarded scientests and thinkers turning to Christ due to increased knowledge. Of course, most won't, just as most people won't. But it cannot be said that everyone who turns to Christianity is intellectually inferior. You probably won't hear much or anything about them, if you don't read nonbiased or Christian reports. And how do you know what to believe about Bible teachings if you don't read all of it yourself? With an open heart to truth. On another personal note, God is always mentioned in the Bible in the masculine form. It is why Jesus called Him Father. It is why we have fathers on earth, as a symbol and help in understanding the loving father-heart of God. Just as early animal sacrifices were symbolic of the "sacrificial lamb" in the form of Jesus Christ.

Angel, you didn't irritate me, just wanted to offer a different view. Glad you had the time with a younger man. Hope you educated him properly.

Don't want a man I have to educate!

Look forward to reading more of your writing

How many dogs do you have??? I liked it.
"oh the bark of my lower sons"....I really liked that

I love it when I read from someone who knows Truth!

Thank you. You expressed your feelings very well. More important than the spelling. I know what it is to feel like everyone abandones you. God stepped in, and never left.

Thank you for that, AngelLight. Very nice. I like the cadence, too.

Thanx. One night, very late, I really did feel like there was a presence in a corner, watching me. But I prayed, and my faith in God's protection reinforced. I wrote this right then, and then went back to sleep.
Blessings in Christ!

I don't think I've already posted this one. If so, I am sorry.

Late at night when dark is still
And unseen eyes watch from corners
A petition is raised on whispered faith
And lifted on angels' wings.
The faith of a saint rises and soars
As spirit beings all await.
Two worlds face each other,
A prize marked between them:
An eternal in limited world.
But that soul they each yearn for,
Beyond flesh and blood,
Wrestles not in this ever dark place,
It nestles at rest in the shadow
Of Almighty God's own banner.
Late in the night when dark is still
And opposite forces square off,
A soul whispers the Name and rests,
As unseen forces meet hand to hand.
A soul is at peace because long ago,
Unseen eyes were bound in dark places,
And this soul was covered with Calvary's blood
To forever abide in peace.

that was sweet
I really like a lot of people here. We don't have to agree to like each other, which makes it even more special when we do

Don't know who it was to, but truth for all of us to keep in mind.

To the rest that replied?

I will accept that from His own mouth.

Thank you for sharing! It's not the falling, but the bruising. But I know you'll get to that top and over.

Thank you for the encouragement to share

If I was on a desert' isle
I know You'd come for me,
I know if I's the only one,
You'd go upon that tree
How is it I've so easily
Forgot You're there for me?
The sun is there behind the clouds
That cover it with dark
My God, You're there and far more real
Than eyes from fleshly part
I see You there with Spirit eyes
You've placed deep in my heart.
All earth, see how the Fairest One
Has come to take my hand!
Oh, what bride could e'er deny
This Bridegroom His demand?
I am besotted and care not
I'm foolish before man.

Tattered hopes
Torn dreams
Twisted promises
Swirling vortex;
Not as it seems.

Sucks my breath
Tears apart seams
Shatter' release
Pulls me away
From all of me.

Fury outside
Inside to cease
God in the eye
Hurricane's blast
The core at peace.