Global Tracking and Computerized Censorship - By Daymond Duck - https://www.raptureready.com/2022/09/10/global-tracking-and-computerized-censorship-by-daymond-duck/   It was recently reported that the World Economic Forum (WEF) wants a system of people and Artificial Intelligence (AI; computers that are programmed to think like humans) to track and censor “misinformation” and “hate speech” all over the world.   According to the report, Twitter only monitors information on Twitter; Facebook only monitors information on Facebook; people that speak just English are unable to monitor content in French or Spanish; people that speak just French are unable to monitor content in Italian or Pakistani, etc.   So, the WEF wants a system of people and AI that can track and censor “misinformation” and “hate speech” from every source and in every language on earth.   A person, group, or whatever that is flagged for “wrongthink” will be automatically censored on every system and in every language on earth.   This is a proposal now, but students of Bible prophecy can easily see where this global system could wind up (the Mark of the Beast tracking system during the Tribulation Period).   Here are more recent prophecy-related events:   One, concerning the ability to identify and track everyone: on Sept. 5, 2022, it was reported that millions of facial recognition surveillance cameras have already been installed in the UK, and more are being installed every day.   According to the head of a privacy group called Big Brother Watch, Britons “are sleepwalking into a society where everything we do, say, or spend is tracked and monitored.”   Two, concerning deceit and corruption in the U.S. Dept. of Justice (DOJ): after it was announced that whistleblowers (now more than 20) have reported political bias (lies, etc.) in the FBI to members of Congress, on Aug. 31, 2022, it was reported that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland (who falsely claims to support transparency) sent a letter to DOJ employees ordering them not to speak to members of Congress.   Sen. Tom Cotton responded to Garland’s letter with a letter of his own to DOJ employees, saying: “No matter what this (Garland’s) memo says, you are protected by federal law if you contact my office to blow the whistle on the improper politicization of the Department of Justice by Merrick Garland and Joe Biden.”   Federal Law protects whistleblowers that report illegal activity to Congress by the DOJ and the FBI, but Merrick Garland tried to cover it up by intimidating and silencing them.   (More: On Aug. 31, 2022, an attorney representing several FBI whistleblowers said agents have told him they have lost confidence in FBI Director Christopher Wray.)   Three, concerning deceit, greed, murder, and more: on Sept. 2, 2022, it was reported that a large peer-reviewed study of more than 88,000 people in Brazil found that taking the proper amount of Ivermectin every 15 days for a minimum of 6-8 weeks reduced Covid-related deaths up to 92% compared to those who did not take it.   This large study confirmed dozens of other studies from all over the world that were mocked or censored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Big Pharma, social media platforms, some politicians, Anthony Fauci, and others (perhaps because so much money is involved, and globalists are using Covid to control people and establish their New World Order).   It also confirmed testimony by doctors and scientists before the U.S. Senate in 2021 that said thousands of lives could be saved by approving Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of Covid.   Some doctors and medical workers were threatened with the loss of their licenses and jobs for recommending the use of Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine.   Officials should immediately approve the use of these treatments.   Multitudes are dying, and people that oppose the use of these treatments should be held accountable (liable for suits, loss of their license, jobs, etc.).   Four, concerning the Second Amendment to the Constitution: gun ownership, and the fact that some Americans believe that they need to own guns to prevent the surrender of America’s sovereignty to a world government, protect their right to own property, vote, protect their freedom of speech, freedom of religion, etc.:   In June 2021, Pres. Biden said, “If you think you need to have weapons to take on the government, you need F-15s and maybe some nuclear weapons.” On Aug. 30, 2022, it was reported that Biden said, “For those brave right-wing Americans that say it’s all about keeping America independent and safe, if you want to fight against the country, you need an F-15. You need something a little more than a gun.” Biden went on to say, “No, I’m not joking.” (Note: Biden had U.S. marines standing behind him when he said he is not joking.)   Many Jan. 6, 2021, protestors are still in prison, and some Biden critics are accusing Biden of threatening to use the U.S. military against U.S. citizens if there are more protests in the future.   This is the same Biden that called for 87,000 armed IRS agents that are “willing and able to participate in arrests, execution of search warrants, and other dangerous assignments.”   Critics believe Biden was saying citizens need to give up their rifles and pistols because they are no match for the weapons (planes, bombs, etc.) the U.S. military has.   Know that Biden wants to disarm America’s citizens and unite the free world to bring in the New World Order (to surrender America’s sovereignty to a world government).   The accusation that MAGA Republicans are the greatest threat to democracy in America is false.   The greatest threat to democracy in America is the New World Order and Satan’s minions that are pushing it.   When the globalists own everything and the WEF declares that everyone else owns nothing, everyone is supposed to be happy.   When the Federal Reserve freezes or seizes our bank account because of something we said, did, contributed to, angered them, etc., we are supposed to be happy.   Biden appears to be threatening U.S. citizens that are not happy with America’s corrupt legal system (threatening U.S. citizens with prosecution and imprisonment for months like the Jan. 6 protestors), threatening U.S. citizens with the military (with planes and bombs), threatening U.S. citizens with IRS agents that are armed and willing to arrest citizens, etc., and he is not joking.   As I see it, he is threatening to unite America by force, and that is extremism.   Biden and other world leaders seem to be creating problems to eventually justify the surrender of every nation’s sovereignty to the New World Order, and they seem to be anticipating trouble.   Consider these facts:   The World Health Organization (WHO) and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) could have approved Ivermectin for the treatment of Covid and saved lives, but they wouldn’t. Biden could pump more oil and natural gas to lower energy prices, help the EU, everyone in the U.S., etc., but he won’t. Biden could close the U.S. border with Mexico and stop sex trafficking, the deaths of children, fentanyl deaths, etc., but he won’t. Biden could crack down on the release of dangerous criminals in large cities, reduce crime, etc., but he won’t. Germany didn’t have to shut down 17 nuclear reactors and become dependent upon Russia for energy, but Germany did. The Netherlands and Canada didn’t have to cut fertilizer production with food shortages looming, people going hungry, etc., but they did.   Many things are happening that make it difficult to believe world leaders are having bad luck or making stupid decisions.   Every day, it is easier to believe they are deliberately creating problems to justify the “Build Back Better” agenda (Great Reset, World Government).   It is very likely that between now and 2030, world leaders will declare that it will take a world government to solve the world’s problems.   The globalists and climate change crazies believe there are too many people on earth, so people freezing to death in the EU, starving to death in Africa, dying from drug overdoses in the U.S., dying trying to cross the U.S. border, same-sex marriages, aborting babies after birth, etc., is okay with them.   During the Tribulation Period, these people who are the real extremists won’t be troubled by the tracking, persecution, and death of those that disagree with them (because they believe there are too many people on earth, and because there will be shortages of food, energy, etc.).   Human life doesn’t mean anything to them.   Five, concerning Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and a cashless society: on Sept. 1, 2022, Zero Hedge posted an article by James Rickards (DailyReckoning.com) about this.   In my words, here is some of what Rickards wrote:   Digital (A digital currency is not physical money, not paper money, etc. It is an electronic form of money, a number that represents money). Controlled by a Central Bank (Not your local bank, a government-approved bank. In the U.S., that bank will be the Federal Reserve Bank, and your bank account will be at the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank). The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank and MIT are developing a U.S. CBDC now and are expected to complete the development phase soon. Cash won’t exist. Using digital currency creates a record of what a person buys and sells. The Federal Reserve Bank will be permitted to charge you for managing your account, freeze your account, seize your account, force you to spend what you have by a certain date, etc. (if they don’t like something you said, did, bought, gave to, or whatever).   Here is a link to the entire article:   https://www.zerohedge.com/political/bidens-most-enduring-legacy   Six, on Aug. 31, 2022, it was reported millions of U.S. citizens are lining up at food banks because they can’t afford the high food prices.   Seven, concerning inflation: on Sept. 3, 2022, it was reported that the IRS has admitted that it sent 1.1 million Covid-19 stimulus checks worth 1.3 billion dollars to people in prison, some serving life sentences (people in prison get free food).   Eight, concerning the final Gentile world government (The kingdom of Antichrist; The New World Order): Daniel told King Nebuchadnezzar it will be a divided kingdom of iron plus clay (Dan. 2:41).   Other Scriptures teach that this kingdom will be divided into ten divisions or regions with a king over each division or region for a total of ten leaders or ten kings (Dan. 2:44, 7:24; Rev. 17:12).   The statue is made of materials (gold, silver, bronze, Iron) that represent nations or groups of nations, so it seems reasonable to me to believe that the Iron plus clay represents nations too.   It also seems reasonable to me that if the iron in the upper legs of the statue represents the Roman Empire, then the iron in the feet of iron plus clay represents the Revived Roman Empire plus other nations or groups of nations.   I have long taught that this one-world government will be divided into ten regions with one leader (king, czar, whatever) over each region (It will be a G-10).   It won’t be ten regions in a revived kingdom of Iron (the EU). It will be ten regions in the kingdom of iron plus clay (the EU plus Others).   Each region will appoint a leader or king, giving us ten leaders or ten kings. The Ten Kings are a prelude to the rise of the Antichrist.   The United Nations established the European Union as the political pattern (or model) for the other regions to follow.   By establishing the EU as the pattern for other regions, every region will be organized the same way politically.   This will make it easier to merge the regions into a one-world government.   On Jan. 21-24, 2015, a group called the World Economic Forum (WEF) met in Davos, Switzerland.   These Globalists agreed to speed up the development of regions of nations all over the world.   Speeding up the development of regions of nations will require the nations to speed up the surrender of their national sovereignty.   Those that want to verify that I have been teaching that the world will be divided into regions for a long time can:   Go to “raptureready.com.” Scroll down to “Featured End-Time Writers” and click. Go to “Daymond Duck” and click. Scroll down to the Search Engine at bottom of page. Type in the word “regions” and click.   Links to three of my Rapture Ready articles should pop up:   Unity In a Satanic One-World Government (Dec. 27, 2011) Racing (May 16, 2020) Delayed, Not Canceled (June 5, 2022).   Having said this, on Sept. 6, 2022, Geri Ungurean posted a video of Alex Newman (Senior Editor of TheNewAmerican.com) titled “Merging Nations into Regions” Key Part of “Great Reset.”   Newman says, “The deep state is taking a pause on globalization and moving the agenda forward with regionalization.”   As I understand it, Newman was saying the deep state will create regions of nations before they merge them into a world government.   Here is a link to the 16-minute video:   https://grandmageri422.me/2022/09/06/alex-newman-merging-nations-into-regions-key-part-of-great-reset/   Know that the World Health Organization (WHO) is drafting The International Pandemic Treaty calling for “Regional Czars” that can require nations to obey WHO mandates; so, if the deep state is moving toward “Regionalization,” the rise of the Antichrist will soon follow (see Rev. 17:12-13).   Recall also that on July 19, 2022, UN Sec.-Gen. Guterres and WEF founder Klaus Schwab witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a strategic partnership and to accelerate “Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”   Thank God for the Rapture, but woe to those that are left behind when many people have a reprobate mind (can’t think clearly) and evil is no longer restrained.   Finally, are you Rapture Ready?   If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.   duck_daymond@yahoo.com

Wicked Men, Corruption, Lies, And Destructive Schemes—Are You Weary of Being Outraged? – Jan Markell - https://harbingersdaily.com/wicked-men-corruption-lies-and-destructive-schemes-are-you-weary-of-being-outraged/   I recently received the following e-mail from Karen that sums up the way many are feeling today. She writes, “Would you please present a radio show to encourage your listeners who are discouraged and made doubtful by rampant evil and the delayed rapture of the church?”   She continues, “The book ‘The Late-Great Planet Earth’ was published decades ago. Keeping the faith becomes more challenging every day; we believers have pain in our necks from looking up. And for what? Will the Savior ever rescue us from this scary world gone Kafkaesque and looking like a Dali painting?”   There are over 365 verses in the Bible that tell us not to worry, not to be anxious, not to be fearful and not to fret over evil men. But on many days, believers are so inundated with horrific headlines and predicted scenarios of doom and gloom that staying calm and praising the Lord are difficult, even knowing that the Bible says the last days will be perilous.   We Could Never Have Imagined…   Even though some reading this have been Bible students for fifty or sixty years or more, we never expected to see a time when the spirit of the Antichrist would be so prolific. We never thought we would see America decline and no longer be a superpower. We never thought the likes of George Soros, Klaus Schwab, Bill Gates, Yuval Noah Harari, Barack Obama and the Chinese Communist Party would be the puppet masters running America. Plus legions more wicked men and women scheming in dark, smoke-filled rooms.   We are reluctant observers of the fundamental transformation of America that Barack Obama promised in 2008. We just didn’t believe him. And it’s why I keep urging all believers to have an eternal perspective and to hold on loosely to this groaning planet. Once final day events are set in motion, as they obviously are, there is no going back to normal.   America’s Gestapo   In August, we learned a lunacy bill was passed by Congress that was going to lower inflation. Actually, that was just a gimmick. It will do just the opposite. Monsters in the swamp of Washington, D.C. voted to allow the IRS to become the modern Gestapo. Because of his mental incapacity, Biden’s only role is to put his signature on legislation designed to make Americans suffer. But that signature allows the IRS to soon become larger than the Pentagon, State Department, FBI, and Border Patrol combined.   This allows these agents to further squeeze the middle class in America and further crush conservatives and Christians, as well as Christian organizations. These IRS agents will raise more than $200 billion in additional revenue for the federal government over the next few years.   If you’re like most righteous people, you’re fed up. You’re disgusted that evil always seems to win; that politicians speak nothing but lies, and that they seek the demise of anyone who disagrees with those on the Left. You wonder why God even allows the re-election of such serial liars.   Weary of Being Outraged!   We are just frankly, weary of being outraged. We groan that those in power never let a good crisis go to waste. We wonder how an entire system, the media, has been persuaded to further the lies and further promote such a nonsensical agenda. We get frustrated that too many pulpits will not address vital issues that could at least wake up some Christians.   Politicians enter office as ordinary people, but in time, are worth tens of millions of dollars. Much of this wealth is from nefarious deals, and we are outraged. Today’s political players are nothing but a crime syndicate.   No, nothing in this world works very well, and that is by design. But don’t interpret that as evil winning. Evil people will someday soon stand at the Great White Throne Judgment where they will account for every one of their deeds, their lies, their greed, their selfishness. They will receive unspeakable justice.   “It Is Finished”: The Beginning of the End   God didn’t ignore the evil that the Fall produced. When Jesus cried those anguished three words on the cross, ‘It is finished,’ it signaled the beginning of the end. The power of sin and death, which so strangles the human soul, which ravages the planet, which obscures the glory and grandeur of our great God — this has been defeated, and like a helium balloon, is dying a slow death.   Evil, my friends, is not winning. The story of the Bible is that there is hope in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.   God promises to rescue His Church just as He rescued the righteous at the Flood and at Sodom and Gomorrah. Some reading this will never die. Instead, they will be air lifted out of this broken world by the Bridegroom, who will rescue His Bride. And what lies ahead for His Church is glorious beyond words. What lies ahead for the wicked is unthinkable. In the end, they do not win!   Look Up and Not Around   I have said this for years—for decades. If we look around we will be depressed. If we look up we will have hope; we will be able to cope; we will have joy in the midst of earth’s sorrow.   For some reason, God has allowed YOU to understand the grand plan outlined in the Bible. Better days are ahead. Actually, glorious days are ahead.   1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 KJV – “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”

Existential Threat? - By Hal Lindsey - https://www.hallindsey.com/ww-9-11-2022/   From a biblical perspective, few things could be more dangerous for a nation than to facilitate an existential threat against Israel. “Existential threat” means a threat to the very existence of something. Reserve Brig. General Amir Avivi, Founder of the Israel Defense and Security Forum, recently called the expected restart of the Iran nuclear agreement a “future existential threat to Israel.”   According to the Bible, God will protect Israel from all “existential threats.” In that sense, I’m not concerned about Israel. It will survive. But I am concerned about the United States. Why would we make an agreement guaranteeing a nuclear Iran by 2031? Why would we do that to Israel? Why would we do it to the world, or to ourselves?   This does not mean that I condone everything Israel does, all the laws it passes, or leaders it elects. God said that He would first draw the Israeli people back to the Promised Land, and then He would bring about a miraculous change in their hearts. That national change of heart will happen in the last of the last days. As a nation today, they are no more God-fearing than the United States. But God promised to look after Israel even before their national transformation.   Those who dismiss the Bible’s perspective, should still understand the danger of renewing the Iran nuclear agreement. Iran’s ally, North Korea, has already shown its ability to build hydrogen bombs. It has also developed intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching anywhere in the United States.   North Korea is a failed state. They have poured everything into a weapons technology whose use would mean their utter destruction. Because they do not want to commit national suicide, they are left with weapons having only one military use — bluff. But there is also an economic use. Such technology can be sold.   A renewal of the nuclear deal will give Iran vast amounts of money. That will allow them to increase their terror operations around the world. And, ironically, it will give them the means to buy the very technologies we do not want them to have. North Korea’s desperation makes it a ready seller.   At least nine nations have a stockpile of nuclear weapons. Fifty-nine other nations are known to have the material, means, and technology needed to build such weapons. Since their initial use in 1945, the nations have refrained from using them.   But Iran is different. It proclaims itself the “Islamic Republic of Iran.” Its Supreme Leader is a religious leader. The devotion he demands is a passionate, religious devotion. Iran sees itself in as part of a religious war where suicide bombers are the norm. While many faiths believe in coming judgment, Iran wants to push things along. In 2019, senior Iranian Ayatollah Mohammad Mehdi Mirbagheri said that in order for the Shia Muslim messiah to appear, “We must engage in widespread fighting with the West.”   The world needs Iran’s oil right now, but that need does not justify a nuclear-armed Iran. The Bible says that in the future, Iran will be one of the leaders of a major war against Israel. That war will not succeed because God will intervene on Israel’s behalf. But does the United States want to be one of the nations that helps arm Iran for such a war?

The Extreme Truth – By Steve Schmutzer - https://www.raptureready.com/2022/09/10/the-extreme-truth-by-steve-schmutzer/   Biden’s fiery and unhinged speech at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, was missing something. It lacked its original 1940’s German translation.   Against a dramatic backdrop of glowing red lights and imposing dark shadows, and flanked by stoic square-shouldered military personnel, Biden unleashed a torrent of venom and anger against those people he called “dangerous threats.” The imagery and rhetoric was shocking, divisive, and – yes, intentional.   His focus wasn’t China or North Korea. It wasn’t Russia. Nor was it Iran. It wasn’t any country or country’s leader that has menaced America with thinly veiled intentions of war.   Those whom he called “a clear and present danger to our democracy” were not drug cartels, gang members, murderers, serial rapists, illegal border jumpers, or any leftist school shooters. His rant wasn’t directed against anyone that has destroyed property, rioted in the streets, burned police cars, stalked and threatened Supreme Court justices, killed innocent bystanders, looted stores, vandalized federal buildings, formed filthy communes, or worn black hoodies and masks.   Nope. Biden’s awkward and angry “Soul of the Nation” speech was leveled against America’s ordinary folks – – the law-abiding guys. The ones that color inside the lines. The ones that support common-sense election integrity laws – basically, those that didn’t vote or cheat for him!   You and I.   Multiple times in Biden’s speech, one point was made abundantly clear: his number one enemy is the American people – especially the ‘salt of the earth’ bunch. And his greatest fear is the truth.   He and his party hate what they call the “extreme MAGA agenda.” They’ve declared war on those who support it.   Trump was once a darling of the left. As long as he stayed within the bounds of reality TV and played by Hollywood rules, he was just fine.   But the moment Trump decided to be a difference-maker, to get America back on the proper track, and to return this nation to strength and respect, libs loathed him. Any notion of America being great and capable didn’t conform to their depraved socialist-globalist agenda.   The clown show of the left has now shifted gears from the boldly ridiculous to the morbidly Moloch-ish. It’s not good enough for them to simply lie and cheat anymore. That’s old hat stuff.   Their new plan is to level dangerous and unfounded intimidations against those they are trying to portray as ‘extreme.’ That’s why Biden, on August 30th, mocked anyone who values their Second Amendment rights to protect themselves. He said they’ll “need an F-15” if they want to overcome their armed government.   And just who are these ‘extreme’ folks he’s so afraid of? What are they like? The list is reminiscent of the character of Mayberry residents.   These are people who want secure borders, fair elections, energy independence, consequences for criminals, equal justice, and school choice. They are people that want to protect the unborn, prevent genital mutilation, protect constitutional rights, and preserve the integrity of women’s sports. They want boys to use the boys’ bathroom and girls to use the girls’ bathroom.   What part of any of this sounds ‘extreme’ to you? The right answer is, “None of it.”   We’ve reached a point where we’re being systematically suffocated by those who “call evil good, and good evil” (Isaiah 5:20). This strategy is being laid on thick by people who profess themselves to be wise, but everything they do and say makes it obvious they are fools of the highest order instead (Romans 1:22).   In closing, two points need to be made clear.   Number one, the left is desperately trying to incite unrest. Not the sort which results in animated and regrettable conversations at family reunions – they want all this to spill into the streets. They want a reason to clamp down hard on law-abiding Americans and to impose martial law.   Don’t fall for it. Keep your cool. There are a lot of children in the mix throwing temper tantrums. Choose to be an adult.   And number two, God remains in perfect control – – still! If you understand the details and truth of Bible prophecy, this is all to be expected. Things are ramping up precisely the way God sovereignly designed them to unfold. Place all your trust in Him – TODAY! Get your relationship with God on the right track.   Biden imagines himself to be a legitimate leader. He thinks he’s sound of mind, powerful, and respected. It’s clear he’s none of these things.   He is nothing more than an early indicator of God’s wrath and judgment which are coming soon on those “who refused the love of the truth that would have saved them” (2 Thess. 2:10). It will be a horrible time of suffering unequaled by any other chapter in human history (Matthew 24:21).   And the time for your only chance to escape it is running out.

Daily Jot: Of newsstands and taking stands - Bill Wilson – www.dailyjot.com   Some of the headlines in the news right now are indicative of just how upside-down the world is. As a matter of fact, it is amazing that the news media would even give some of these people a headline except the media is about as far from truth and common sense as the earth from the sun. Here’s one: Hillary Clinton says that Americans worship guns more than life. This, coming from someone who advocates killing babies in the womb. Howard Stern calls Donald Trump supporters “Morons” who want to live under a dictator. This coming from a guy who thinks lockdowns and vaccine mandates apparently are not dictatorial. These people judge others from the content of their own hearts.   In Ezekiel 22, the Lord God speaks into a situation in ancient Israel much like what we have in many places around the world, especially in America. In Verse 25, the Lord God says, “There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof.” In Verse 29, The Lord says, “The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully.” He concludes in verse 30, “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” Sadly, He found none.   We all like to quote that verse about how the Lord searched for someone who would make up the hedge and stand in the gap before Him for the land, but we rarely quote the last of it, where He found none. Don’t get me wrong. There are many organizations that are standing in the gap, seemingly against overwhelming odds. There are many more people who are asking themselves and others, “What can I do?” First, seek the Lord. Are there things in your life that are preventing you from seeing what to do? Are you discerning the truth for truth’s sake or to confirm your own bias? Ask yourself, “what is the mission?” As individuals we cannot solve all the problems, but the Lord knows you can help solve one of them. Ask the Lord to show you what He wants you to do. Don’t confuse the Lord’s work with political beliefs.   Remember what sets people free from oppression—truth. As Christ said about his disciples in John 8:23, “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” We can’t defeat lies with lies. Discern the truth. Finally, taking a stand is doing what you can do where you are. The Apostle Peter wrote in 1 Peter 2:9, “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” Peter goes on in verse 12, “Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.” Pray. Know who you are. Put on your armor. Dig in. Make a stand. The Lord will work through you.

Daily Devotion: The High Cost of Unforgiveness - by Greg Laurie – www.harvest.org   Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. —Ephesians 4:31–32   https://harvest.org/resources/devotion/the-high-cost-of-unforgiveness/ - Listen   There will come a moment in your life when you’ll have your last conversation with someone you love. You may not realize it’s your last one, which is why it’s always a good thing to end your conversation with the words “I love you.”   When the Lord called our son Christopher home, he knew that we loved him because we always told him that we did. It’s a very important thing to do.   Our loved ones can’t read our minds. Think about those you love, those who mean a lot to you. Tell them that you love them, even if you think they already know. Don’t wait until it’s too late.   Also, keep short accounts and forgive. Realize that people will disappoint you, even people you love. We all will face hurt and pain in life, but what we don’t want to do is harbor grudges.   Studies suggest that those who don’t forgive are more likely to experience high blood pressure, bouts of depression, and problems with anger, stress, and anxiety. When we forgive others, we’re not letting them off the hook. Rather, we’re avoiding misery in our own lives.   I’ve said before that when you forgive someone, you set a prisoner free: yourself. The apostle Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus, “Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you” (Ephesians 4:32 NLT).   I think of the story of Joseph in the Book of Genesis and the horrible things that Joseph suffered because his brothers betrayed him. At the time that he could have had them all executed, he instead forgave them and said, “But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive” (Genesis 50:20 NKJV).   Forgive. Don’t live in a self-imposed prison of anger, bitterness, and resentment, which can ruin your life.