A few years ago, a friend of mine called me on July 2nd to wish me a “Happy Independence Day,” citing the 2nd of July as the “Declaration of Independence.” Technically, he was correct, the Declaration was passed, officially, by the Continental Congress on July 2, 1776. Still, he has had difficulty getting his friends to attend his “2nd of July Barbeque!”
John Adams agreed with my friend, remarking; “July 2 will be celebrated for generations to come.” Although the Declaration was approved on the 2nd, the formal document had to be put into official form, taken to the printers and signed, all which took another 2 days to complete. Adams, representing the Federalist party favored the July 2nd date and Thomas Jefferson, of the Republican party, the July 4. Ironically, both ex-Presidents died the same day – July 4, 1826.
July 4 is the most patriotic National Holiday in the United States, with parades, cook outs, celebrations among towns, cities and families across the country. It may be the one holiday in America in which virtually everyone remembers the history; the founding of a nation, but what is happening in America, July 2021, is hardly patriotic.
The Covid Set-Up
The most influential event of the 21st Century has been the worldwide Pandemic of 2020 which has extended into the first six months of 2021. How many ways has the Pandemic affected the United States of America, the beacon of individual freedom since its inception in 1776?
The most prosperous nation in the history of mankind has also had the greatest freedoms, guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States, with individual rights insured by Amendments and the Bill of Rights.
It is now obvious that the Covid 19 infection is the direct result of experimentation of various viruses from bats and developed in a military lab in Wuhan China. Was the release of the Wuhan virus purely accidental, or was it used as a bioweapon to destabilize the economies of the world, and especially the United States?
Prior to the beginning of 2020, the United States economy was roaring, and the tariffs imposed on China was slowing the fastest growing economy of the past 30 years.
What followed, from January 2020, was the erosion of every tenant of the founding fathers of the United States – individual rights and freedoms that originated in the ancient nation of Israel, given the 10 Commandments on Mount Sinai, along with the rest of national law, many which protected individual rights and freedoms for the first time in man’s history.
For over three hundred years, the most powerful and influential nations have been the British Empire and the United States of America. These two nations were the first of the modern world to outlaw slavery and championed individual liberty through a dedication to law that mirrored the Laws of the Bible. These two nations have also been most responsible for spreading the Law of God throughout the world.
Is it coincidence that the English-speaking peoples of the world have had the greatest systems of constitutional law, the envy of mankind, and up to now have dominated the world scene? Not only have these nations been protectors of law and freedom for their own people, but they have also been instrumental in liberating the entire world from the grip of tyranny throughout the 20th century.
Covid 19 was a real infection, but the hysteria created by governments around the world, big tech and big media exacerbated the problem, and the shutdowns that followed the spread of infection probably killed many more thousands than the actual disease. Suicide deaths, especially among young people have skyrocketed, and death from other causes such as cardiovascular disease and cancer have also gone up as many patients delayed or ignored routine and urgent medical care because of the lockdown of society. Strangely, the overall incidence of death has not increased during the “greatest pandemic in modern history.” Why has there been such emphasis on a disease which has had its greatest effect on our older populations, those with multiple underlying medical conditions, but even at its worst, has had a 99.8% survival rate across all age groups?
Control.
1776 represents the momentous time of history in which man’s freedoms were codified by a civil government, which had its foundation in the Laws of the Bible!
Interestingly, the largest English-speaking nations outside the United States have exercised more control over their citizenry than many other nations. Citizens in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia have had much more severe shutdowns during the Pandemic. Australia and Canada have severely limited freedom of speech and freedom of assembly. Australia, a nation of 25 million, has had very few deaths attributed to Covid but most of the population is still severely shut down. In these nations, people have been arrested and imprisoned not only for defying government shutdown, such as not wearing a mask while outside, but for even speaking out against it!
Governments that have found compliant populations easy to control, forcing social distancing, mask wearing and business shutdowns, none which make any difference in halting progression of a virus. Government leaders, both elected and appointed have found power in the lockdown, and despite having no scientific basis, have been reluctant to ease the restrictions.
America’s Future?
The signers of the Declaration of Independence promised to “mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor,” and many of them and their fellow patriots did in fact sacrifice their lives and fortunes in service to our country.
Where does America go from here?
What does Bible Prophecy have to say about the role of America in the present world?
The prophet Micah shows a remnant people – the descendants of Jacob – to be prominent among all nations on earth. (Micah 5:7-9) These prophecies were never fulfilled in Micah’s day, in the 8th century before Christ.
The power and domination described by Micah has only found its fulfillment in the United States and British Commonwealth. As gracious and inspiring as the sacrifice of America’s founding fathers and early citizens, in the late 18th century, no one could have predicted the power, prestige and influence of the United States over 240 years ago.
Micah also foretold of the sudden demise of the “remnant of Jacob” as well, as the military, economic and political power is eroded. (Micah 5:10-14)
While we do not know when these things will happen, Micah and other prophecies about “Jacob’s trouble,” indicate a sudden and dramatic demise of American power. (Jeremiah 30:7)
There are clear dangers facing America. It is estimated that at least 5 million illegal aliens have entered the United States since President Biden took office in January. Of course, candidate Biden encouraged immigrants from Central America to “surge to the border” during the Presidential campaign of 2020. They did and they are. Another 5 million, at least are expected to enter the United States illegally, at President Biden’s encouragement, October 2021.
What happens when they arrive? Instead of being returned to their home nations, these illegal immigrants are housed, fed, and then bused and airlifted to various areas of the United States. Many are unaccompanied minor children. Some are abandoned at the border; some have died as result of neglect. In short, the United States is facing a humanitarian crisis unprecedented in its history. Very few news outlets are covering this story because most of the United States news media is sympathetic to the Biden Presidency policies.
Few are focusing on this critical situation, instead focusing on the specious danger of a bad flu.
A Warning Must Be Given
A clear principle in the inspired writings of prophecy is that God does nothing without giving appropriate warning: Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord God does nothing Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.
The prophecies of Amos and other Prophets is clear – if we do not repent of our national sin, we will be punished as a nation.
Another important prophetic principle to remember is that God will not bring calamity upon His people without a strong warning message. Ezekiel 33 explains that man must be informed of his sin before God will bring punishment, especially on a national scale.
Coupled with the pronouncement of Jesus, on the Mount of Olives, the message of God’s coming kingdom, with the reign of Christ to replace the unjust rule of man, you can be sure that the entire world will be warned during the “times of the end.” (Matthew 24:14)
Few churches are giving a warning message to the nation. Many are ignoring the dire calamities expressed in the hundreds of prophecies given to the descendants of the people God called out of Egypt – Twelve tribes (not one, Judah) of Israel.
What Can You Do?
If you are privileged to live in any of the English-speaking nations of the world – be thankful! Be aware of what is happening right now. Study your Bible. Prepare yourself spiritually because we are truly living in dangerous times.
For now, Happy 4th of July to everyone, from World News & Prophecy Review.
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