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Convergence, The Last Days

Israel at the Center of Convergence: Jerusalem, Covenant, and Conflict

Rooted & Raised

Every global system eventually turns its eyes toward Israel. While the world debates economies, climate, and technology, all roads converge on Jerusalem — the city God chose for His name.

Headlines declare: “UN Pushes Two-State Solution with Renewed Urgency” and “World Leaders Call Jerusalem an International City.” Global leaders see Israel as the key to peace and stability, but the Bible reveals that Israel will be the epicenter of the final conflict before Christ returns.

Agenda 2030’s Peace Mandate

Agenda 2030 proclaims:

“We pledge that no one will be left behind.” (UN Preamble, 2015)

This language is often applied to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Goal 16 — building peaceful and inclusive societies — is regularly invoked to justify renewed pushes for the two-state solution.

But dividing Jerusalem and Israel’s land is not compromise. It is rebellion against God’s covenant.

Current Events in Motion

  • Renewed international pressure for a Palestinian state.
  • Growing calls to divide Jerusalem as a shared or “international” city.
  • Escalating tensions over the Temple Mount and Jewish prayer rights.
  • UN resolutions overwhelmingly against Israel’s sovereignty.
  • Israel caught in the middle: pressured globally, threatened regionally, and divided internally.

The convergence of politics, religion, and global governance finds its focal point here.

Prophecy Foretold This

The Bible is clear that Israel and Jerusalem are at the center of end-time prophecy:

  • “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples… a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut in pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it.” (Zechariah 12:2–3, c. 500 BC, NKJV)
  • “Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; but in the middle of the week he shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering.” (Daniel 9:27, c. 530 BC, NKJV)
  • “I will also gather all nations, and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; and I will enter into judgment with them there on account of My people, My heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations; they have also divided up My land.” (Joel 3:2, c. 835 BC, NKJV)
  • Jesus warned: “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place… then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.” (Matthew 24:15–16, c. AD 60, NKJV)
  • John foresaw: “The holy city they will tread underfoot for forty-two months.” (Revelation 11:2, c. AD 95, NKJV).

Israel and Jerusalem are the epicenter of the last days.

Why This Matters

  • Israel is not just another nation. It is God’s covenant people.
  • Jerusalem is not just another city. It is the city of God’s name (1 Kings 11:36).
  • Dividing the land is not political compromise — it is direct opposition to God’s eternal covenant.

The world’s convergence will climax in its rebellion against God’s promises to Israel.

God’s Pattern of Deliverance

God has always delivered Israel at the height of her enemies’ pride:

  • He delivered Israel from Pharaoh at the Red Sea (Exodus 14, c. 1445 BC).
  • He preserved Jerusalem when Assyria surrounded it, sending one angel to destroy 185,000 soldiers (2 Kings 19, c. 701 BC).
  • He will again deliver Israel when all nations gather against Jerusalem: “Then the Lord will go forth and fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle. And in that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives.” (Zechariah 14:3–4, NKJV).

God’s covenant promises cannot be broken.

A Call to Watchfulness

Christians must:

  • Understand that Israel remains central in God’s prophetic plan.
  • Reject replacement theology, which denies Israel’s covenant role.
  • Pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6).
  • Recognize that what happens in Israel will ripple across the globe.

To ignore Israel is to ignore the epicenter of prophecy.

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Sources & References

Scripture

  • Exodus 14, c. 1445 BC
  • 2 Kings 19, c. 701 BC
  • Joel 3:2, c. 835 BC
  • Zechariah 12:2–3; 14:3–4, c. 500 BC
  • Daniel 9:27, c. 530 BC
  • Psalm 122:6, c. 1000 BC
  • Matthew 24:15–16, c. AD 60
  • Revelation 11:2, c. AD 95

Agenda 2030

  • Preamble: “No one left behind” (applied politically)
  • Goal 16: Peace and justice
  • Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (United Nations, 2015)

Current Events

Renewed Two-State Solution

UN Resolutions on Israel

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 41

Rooted & Raised

“To Our Advantage”

📖 “It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.”
 —John 16:7 (NKJV)

Sometimes our children ask, “Why did Jesus leave?”
 And sometimes, we wonder too.

If Jesus had stayed on earth, we could see Him, touch Him, and hear Him with our own ears.

But Jesus knew something we often forget:
The Spirit within us is better than Jesus beside us.

Why? Because the Holy Spirit doesn’t just visit—He stays.
He doesn’t speak from the outside—He speaks within.
He doesn’t only show the way—He strengthens us to walk in it.

This is a truth our families need:
that Jesus didn’t leave us alone—He left so we’d never be alone again.

As mothers, we have the privilege of pointing our children to the Helper—
the One who comes alongside them in every trial, every choice, every prayer.

Let’s teach our children that the Christian life isn’t about trying harder—
but learning to walk with the Spirit, who was sent for our advantage.

Family Talk:

  • Why do you think Jesus said it was better for Him to go away?
  • What does the Holy Spirit help us do every day?

Prayer:
 Lord Jesus, thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to live in us and guide us. Help our family to trust in His leading, lean on His power, and remember we are never alone. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 41

Rooted & Raised

“Why Jesus Left”

📖 “It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.”
 —John 16:7 (NKJV)

Have you ever had a friend move away?
It can feel really sad. You might wonder, “Why did they have to go?”

That’s how Jesus’ disciples felt when He told them He was leaving.
But Jesus said something surprising: “It’s better for you if I go.”

How could that be true?

Jesus promised to send the Helper—the Holy Spirit.
He would come to live inside those who believe in Jesus.

That means we don’t have to go to a special place to be near God.
He is with us all the time, in every place.

Even though the disciples were sad, they soon found out that Jesus was right.
And we can be glad today that He went—because His Spirit came!

Think About It:

  • Do you know that God’s Spirit lives in you when you believe in Jesus?
  • How does it feel to know He is always with you?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to help me and live with me forever. I’m never alone because You are always near. Amen.

Convergence, The Last Days

Countdown to Convergence – The Final Year Before Collapse (Q4 2025 – Q4 2026)

Rooted & Raised

Published: October 30, 2025; Update November 14, 2025

U.S. Debt Update

Update: November 14, 2025

The Curve Is Now Turning Vertical

In just one day since the government reopened, the U.S. national debt surged again—this time reaching
💰$38,195,776,028,623 plus!

That’s an increase of over $14 billion in 24 hours, even after a twenty-three-day shutdown that should have slowed spending. Instead, the reopening produced an immediate “catch-up spike,” revealing what analysts have quietly warned for months:

The debt is no longer growing linearly. It is accelerating.

This is the beginning of what economists call runaway debt compounding, the same pattern that triggered collapses in 1933, 2008, and 2020—but now on a scale far beyond historical precedent.

Prophetic–Economic Convergence Timeline (2025–2027)

Update: November 13, 2025

Since my previous post on November 11, the U.S. national debt has continued its rapid upward trajectory. According to real-time tracking on the U.S. Debt Clock, the total has now topped $38.19 trillion. 

Key points:

The gross debt has moved from the high $37 trillion range up into the $38 trillion threshold, marking a historic level. 

The pace of accumulation remains unprecedented: reports show the debt rose by $1 trillion in about 71 days, and the rate of growth has nearly doubled compared to the prior 25-year average. 

Interest costs and other mandatory outlays are now consuming a growing share of federal revenue and budget, meaning less flexibility for the government. 

Why This Matters

Structural collapse approach: This data reinforces that the collapse is no longer hypothetical—it is already underway.

System stress indicator: When debt passes such a threshold and grows so fast, it signals the old system is failing and the need for a new financial architecture is increasing.

Timing alignment: The debt’s acceleration aligns perfectly with our model’s 2025-2027 “reset window.” The fact we’re exceeding $38T now means the internal timing of institutions is on track with our prophetic sequence.

Prophetic credibility: These numbers provide tangible evidence we can cite to show you that what Scripture described (global financial collapse, system failure) is manifesting now in real-time, not just theory.

🟦 Q4 2025 — “The Irreversible Bend” (NOW)

Global Indicators:

  • U.S. national debt crosses $38.19 trillion
  • Curve begins turning sharply vertical
  • Interest payments exceed defense spending
  • Government spending accelerates after shutdown
  • IMF and BIS warn openly of systemic stress

Prophetic Significance:

  • “Birth pains” intensify (Matt. 24:8)
  • Rising instability but false confidence
  • “As it was in the days of Noah” atmosphere (Matt. 24:37)

🟧 Q1 2026 — “Vertical Acceleration Phase”

Expected Economic Behavior:

  • Debt curve becomes visually near-vertical
  • Treasury liquidity strains
  • Credit markets destabilize
  • Early bank stress and asset seizures
  • Sovereign-debt worries broaden

Prophetic Significance:

  • World still says “Peace and safety” (1 Thess. 5:3)
  • System appears manageable — but structurally broken
  • Restrainer still present → collapse cannot complete

🟨 Q2 2026 — “The Calm Between Contractions”

Global Indicators:

  • Central banks run pilots quietly
  • Digital ID legislation resurfaces
  • UN/WEF treaty frameworks align
  • Middle East geopolitical pressure increases
  • Markets oscillate between stability & panic

Prophetic Significance:

  • Stage-setting intensifies
  • Convergence becomes impossible to ignore
  • Church still restrains full collapse

**🟥 Q3 2026 — The Rapture Window (Season, Not Date)

This period matches every major convergence indicator:

  • Global debt at breaking point
  • CBDC systems ready but not triggered
  • Geopolitical instability but not total war
  • Apostasy at record level
  • Surveillance grid completed but not mandated
  • Digital governance framework ready for deployment
  • Financial system fractured but not collapsed

Prophetic View:

  • Restrainer removed → world enters chaos
  • Sudden vacuum creates emotional, political, and spiritual desperation
  • Antichrist cannot rise until this point (2 Thess. 2:6–8)

⚠️ Note: We teach ZERO date-setting. This is a season of convergence, not a calculation.

🟥 Q4 2026 — “Global System Shock”

Post-Rapture Environment:

  • Mass confusion and destabilization
  • Markets freefall
  • Banks fail and consolidate
  • Global governance “emergency summits”
  • Middle East conflict escalates
  • Calls for “global peace & financial stability” intensify

Prophetic Significance:

  • Conditions perfect for Daniel 9:27 leader
  • The world demands a global problem-solver
  • Revelation’s economic system rises from crisis

🟩 2027 — “Implementation of the New System”

Global Indicators:

  • CBDCs deployed
  • Digital ID tied to financial access
  • Biometric verification normalized
  • UN/WEF treaty obligations activated
  • 10-region governance begins formation

Prophetic Significance:

  • Beast system infrastructure fully active
  • Artificial “peace” established
  • Covenant with many confirmed
  • First half of Daniel’s 70th week begins

Government Reopens — But the Numbers Tell the Real Story

Update: November 11, 2025

As of Veterans Day 2025, the U.S. national debt stands at
💰 $38,181,349,256,917 and climbing!

That’s an increase of $64 billion in just 13 days, even during a partial government shutdown.

MetricVeterans Day 2025Oct 29 2025 (Last Update)Change
Total National Debt$38.181 T$38.117 T+ $0.064 T
Debt per Citizen$111,055$109,982+ $1,073
Debt per Taxpayer$328,220$324,801+ $3,419
Federal Spending (Official)$7.026 T$6.972 T+ $0.054 T
Federal Deficit (Official)$1.770 T$1.708 T+ $0.062 T

On a day meant to honor those who defended our nation’s freedom, the debt clock silently reminds us that economic bondage is deepening.
While Washington prepares to reopen tomorrow, it does so with the highest recorded debt in U.S. history — a figure growing even in “shutdown.”

This moment marks the beginning of the five-quarter countdown model (Q4 2025 → Q4 2026) outlined in The Debt Pressure Point:

QuarterForecast FocusNotes
Q4 2025Government reopening; liquidity squeezeRecord deficit; Treasury draws down reserves
Q1 2026Short-term relief; Fed “soft landing” narrativeArtificial calm before deeper contraction
Q2 2026Escalation of debt-service strainInterest payments exceed defense spending
Q3 2026Market correction; fiscal panicForeign divestment intensifies
Q4 2026Structural breaking pointPolicy intervention or systemic reset

Even if Congress avoids further shutdowns, debt accumulation has reached a self-compounding stage.
At over $38 trillion, the federal debt now grows faster than GDP, while interest payments consume an ever-larger share of tax revenue. Each short-term “reopening” simply restarts the countdown to the next fiscal cliff.

Every empire in history has reached a similar moment — when debt and division outweighed discipline and unity. The numbers themselves are not merely fiscal; they are prophetic indicators of a world racing toward convergence.

As Proverbs 22:7 reminds us:

“The rich rules over the poor,
And the borrower is servant to the lender.” (NKJV)

The Clock Has Passed Midnight

Published: October 30, 2025

As of October 29, 2025, the U.S. national debt has surpassed $38 trillion. In just 75 days, over $1 trillion was added—$382 billion of which came during a 23-day federal shutdown. Interest payments alone now exceed $1 trillion per year. This pace is unsustainable.

Behind the curtain, central banks are scrambling to maintain control through rate cuts and digital currency pilots. Global supply chains are under strain. Social unrest and blame-shifting are escalating. Meanwhile, an invisible infrastructure of surveillance, ESG compliance, and centralized control is being built around us—all in the name of “safety,” “equity,” and “sustainability.”

This timeline offers a hypothetical—but biblically watchful—quarter-by-quarter breakdown of how the global convergence may accelerate from Q4 2025 through Q4 2026. It is not fearmongering—it’s spiritual preparation.

Q4 2025 (Oct–Dec)

  • $38+ trillion debt milestone reached
  • Ongoing federal shutdowns or patchwork funding deals
  • Fed rate cuts begin to preserve liquidity
  • Amazon and other major corporations announce mass layoffs (30,000+)
  • Surge in corporate mergers and consolidations
  • Early forms of CBDC pilot zones (e.g., FedNow)
  • Holiday travel delays increase amid TSA/funding concerns
  • BRICS-aligned nations accelerate de-dollarization

This quarter marks the point of no return for U.S. debt. It also likely sees a visible bifurcation of society: those clinging to a failing fiat system, and those being quietly ushered into a digital prison.

Q1 2026 (Jan–Mar)

  • Major bank and insurer collapses/mergers begin
  • Supply chain breakdowns disrupt food and medicine access
  • Political blame games & extremism scapegoating intensify
  • Cash withdrawal limits tested; CBDC beta programs expand
  • Bail-ins or wealth taxes floated in trial regions
  • Digital ID pushed under cybersecurity pretense
  • Social unrest escalates due to layoffs, inflation, and censorship

Watch for false flags, scapegoats, and manufactured consent. The old system is burning. The new one needs a “savior.”

Q2 2026 (Apr–Jun)

  • Debt-to-GDP ratio breaches 140–150%
  • U.S. loses global reserve trust
  • Emergency summits propose “global reset” solutions
  • AI accelerates in public sector and HR departments
  • Travel restrictions proposed via carbon or ID enforcement
  • ESG scores quietly tied to employment and access
  • Digital rationing trials discussed behind the scenes

This quarter marks the final descent. Expect chaos followed by coordinated “solutions” that require full submission.

Q3 2026 (Jul–Sep)

  • Further CBDC integration as fiat collapses
  • Biometric ID requirements surface for public services
  • Emergency scenario (cyberattack, blackout, alien narrative?)
  • Infrastructure retooled for surveillance (15-minute cities)
  • Persecution of Christians intensifies; extremism redefined
  • Globalist summits promise final solution to instability
  • The Rapture? If not already, this may be the moment

As with Noah and Lot, sudden judgment follows false peace. This quarter may begin with celebration—and end with disappearance.

Q4 2026 (Oct–Dec)

  • U.S. debt potentially hits $39 trillion
  • Final burial of fiat currency; CBDC goes nationwide
  • Nation-states surrender autonomy under emergency coalitions
  • Revelation 13 system begins to solidify
  • Public speech controls, censorship codified globally
  • Israel becomes global flashpoint—Ezekiel 38 near?
  • Apostasy surges as fear overtakes truth
  • The world celebrates “peace & security”… until sudden destruction

For those left behind, the illusion of unity shatters. The Beast rises from the chaos, demanding worship and control.

A Season to Watch and Warn

This timeline is not prophecy—but it reflects prophecy.

Every milestone, every merger, every mandate… is pointing to the soon return of Christ for His Bride, and the swift descent of this world into deception and wrath.

“Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”
— Luke 21:28 (NKJV)

Are you ready?
Is your lamp full of oil?
Have you warned those around you?

If not now, when?

The time is short. Let’s live like it.

References

1. U.S. hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic

2. Gross National Debt Reaches $38 Trillion

3. U.S. debt tops $38 trillion for the first time, worsened by government shutdown

4. Exclusive-Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say

5. Amazon to cut about 14,000 corporate jobs in AI push

6. National Debt Clock

7. Fiscal Data at Treasury.gov

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 40

Rooted & Raised

“Sorrow and the Savior’s Plan”

📖 “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.”
 —John 16:6 (NKJV)

Some truths are heavy for the heart.
Jesus had just told His disciples He was going away—and the weight of that truth filled them with sorrow.

In our homes, we often try to protect our children from sorrow.
But Jesus didn’t avoid the truth—He spoke it in love, even when it brought tears.

And here’s why:
Sorrow, when given to God, prepares the heart for His greater purpose.

His leaving would bring the Spirit.
His absence would train them to walk by faith.
Their grief would become the soil for greater growth.

As mothers, we can teach our children that sorrow isn’t the enemy.
It’s a signal that we need to trust Jesus more—not less.

Let’s show our children how to bring their sadness to the Savior,
and look beyond their tears to the hope He has promised.

Family Talk:

  • How do we usually respond when someone in the family feels sad?
  • Can you think of a time when God used something sad to help you grow?

Prayer:
 Lord, help us not to hide from sorrow but to bring it to You. Let our home be a place where truth is spoken in love and sorrow becomes a doorway to Your comfort and power. Teach our children to trust You in all things. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 40

Rooted & Raised

“When Truth Hurts”

📖 “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.”
 —John 16:6 (NKJV)

Let’s be real: sometimes truth hurts.

Jesus didn’t hide hard realities from His disciples.
He told them plainly—He was leaving. And not only that, but following Him would come with suffering, rejection, and loss.

And their reaction?
Sorrow filled their hearts.

They weren’t just disappointed—they were devastated.
But here’s the twist:
What brought them sorrow was actually part of God’s greater plan to bring life, freedom, and the Holy Spirit into their lives.

Sometimes, God’s truth confronts you before it comforts you.

  • You hear something in Scripture that challenges your lifestyle.
  • You realize a relationship isn’t honoring to Christ.
  • You’re convicted to step out in faith even though it costs you something.

And suddenly—your heart feels heavy.
But don’t stop there.

Jesus doesn’t expose truth to crush you—He reveals truth to set you free.

Think About It:

  • What truth has God been showing you lately that’s hard to hear?
  • Have you mistaken conviction for cruelty?

Prayer:
 Lord, when Your truth hurts, help me not to shut down. Teach me to receive even the hard words with trust, knowing You are always working for my good. Replace sorrow with faith and fear with peace. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 40

Rooted & Raised

“When You Feel Sad”

📖 “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.”
 —John 16:6 (NKJV)

Have you ever felt really sad because of something someone told you?

That’s how Jesus’ disciples felt.
He told them He was going away, and they didn’t understand.
They were afraid and confused—and their hearts felt full of sadness.

But Jesus wasn’t trying to scare them.
He was trying to help them understand something very important.

Even though He was going away, He wasn’t leaving them alone.
He was sending the Holy Spirit to be with them—and to live in them.

Sometimes, when we hear hard things or feel sad, we don’t see what God is doing.
But He is always good.
He always has a plan.
And He never leaves His children alone.

Think About It:

  • What do you do when you feel sad or don’t understand something about God?
  • How does it feel to know that Jesus sends His Spirit to comfort us?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for loving me even when I feel sad or scared. Help me remember that You are always with me and that You have a good plan—even when I don’t understand. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 40

Rooted & Raised

“Sorrow Has Filled Your Heart”

📖 “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.”
 —John 16:6 (NKJV)

Sometimes sorrow comes not because of the world’s cruelty, but because of Christ’s honesty.

Jesus had just revealed painful truth: He was going away.
Not only that, but His disciples would be hated, cast out, and even killed for His Name.

No wonder sorrow filled their hearts.

But here’s the heart-piercing irony:
They were sorrowful about the very thing that would bring them hope.

His going wasn’t loss—it was the plan of redemption.
His departure meant the Spirit’s arrival.
His cross meant our cleansing.
His silence before Pilate meant our justification before God.

Dear sister, sorrow is not always a sign that something is wrong—
Sometimes it’s the sign that something greater is about to be revealed.

When Jesus leads us through sorrowful seasons, He is not being cruel.
He is being kind enough to prepare us.

Trust the Shepherd—even when the path is painful.
Because what feels like loss may be the very thing that opens the way to life.

Reflection Questions:

  • Can you think of a time when sorrow blinded you to the bigger plan?
  • What sorrow are you facing now that you need to bring under Jesus’ truth?

Prayer:
 Lord, sorrow sometimes fills my heart when You reveal hard things. Help me trust that You are still good, still present, and still working. Teach me to lean into Your love, even when the path leads through pain. Amen.

Convergence, The Last Days

The Last Economic System & The No-Buy/No-Sell Mandate

Rooted & Raised

From local banks to international finance, the world’s economy is being restructured. Cash is disappearing, physical bank branches are closing, and digital systems are rapidly taking over. Governments and central banks are promoting digital currencies and biometric IDs as the future of commerce.

Headlines read: “Central Banks Roll Out Global Digital Currency” and “Digital ID and CBDCs Now Required for Access to Services.”

The Bible warned of this long ago: a final global economic system where no one can buy or sell without allegiance to the Beast.

Agenda 2030’s Economic Framework

Agenda 2030 frames its goals in terms of fairness and sustainability:

  • Goal 8: “Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth…”
  • Goal 10: “Reduce inequality within and among countries.”
  • Goal 17: Global partnerships for implementation — especially financial systems.

At first glance, these goals appear noble. But in practice, they create the scaffolding for a tightly controlled economy in which every transaction is monitored and governed.

Current Events in Motion

  • CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies) are in pilot programs across dozens of nations, with many preparing for full implementation.
  • Digital IDs are increasingly required for banking access and services.
  • Cashless society initiatives are accelerating, with many retailers refusing cash.
  • Bank consolidations are reducing local access, forcing dependence on digital systems.
  • Carbon credits and energy allowances are being linked to spending and movement.

Together, these trends move the world toward a fully traceable, controllable, and centralized financial system.

Prophecy Foretold This

The Bible clearly describes this final economic order:

  • “He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” (Revelation 13:16–17, c. AD 95, NKJV)
  • “Through his cunning he shall cause deceit to prosper under his rule; and he shall exalt himself in his heart. He shall destroy many in their prosperity. He shall even rise against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without human means.” (Daniel 8:25, c. 530 BC, NKJV)
  • “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you! … You have heaped up treasure in the last days.” (James 5:1–3, c. AD 45, NKJV)
  • “They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will be like refuse; their silver and their gold will not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord.” (Ezekiel 7:19, c. 590 BC, NKJV)

This is not just another financial shift. It is the last economic system — spiritually binding and globally enforced.

Why This Matters

  • There will be no economic system after this one. It is the final order before Christ returns.
  • Control of money means control of life. When all transactions are monitored, allegiance becomes mandatory.
  • Neutrality will no longer be possible. People will either align with Christ or with the Beast.

The illusion of “fairness” will mask a reality of coercion and worship.

God’s Pattern of Provision

But God has always provided for His people outside corrupt systems:

  • In Egypt, God raised Joseph to preserve His people through famine (Genesis 41, c. 1875 BC).
  • In the wilderness, God gave Israel manna each day (Exodus 16, c. 1445 BC).
  • In the early church, believers shared their resources so that none lacked (Acts 2:44–45, c. AD 30).
  • Jesus promised: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33, c. AD 60, NKJV).

Though the Beast system seeks to enslave through economy, God’s kingdom provides true freedom and eternal security.

A Call to Watchfulness

Christians must not be deceived by the promises of inclusivity, equality, and progress that surround digital finance.

  • Recognize that digital IDs, CBDCs, and cashless systems are not neutral tools — they are the infrastructure for Revelation 13.
  • Prepare spiritually and practically, knowing that hardship may come, but God is faithful.
  • Proclaim boldly that salvation and provision are in Christ, not in the Beast’s economy.
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Sources & References

Scripture

  • Genesis 41, c. 1875 BC
  • Exodus 16, c. 1445 BC
  • Ezekiel 7:19, c. 590 BC
  • James 5:1–3, c. AD 45
  • Matthew 6:33, c. AD 60
  • Acts 2:44–45, c. AD 30
  • Daniel 8:25, c. 530 BC
  • Revelation 13:16–17, c. AD 95

Agenda 2030

  • Goal 8: Economic growth
  • Goal 10: Reduce inequality
  • Goal 17: Partnerships
  • Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (United Nations, 2015)

Current Events

CBDC Rollout

Cashless Society Initiatives

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 39

Rooted & Raised

“Too Sad to Ask”

📖 “But now I go away to Him who sent Me, and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’”
 —John 16:5 (NKJV)

Have you ever been so overwhelmed by emotion that you stopped thinking clearly?
Maybe something hit hard—grief, disappointment, betrayal—and instead of reaching out to God, you shut down.

That’s what happened with Jesus’ disciples.

He told them He was leaving, and instead of asking, “Where are You going?” they just got sad.
So sad, they missed the bigger picture—what Jesus was really trying to show them.

They were focused on loss.
Jesus was focused on victory.

He wasn’t just leaving—He was going back to the Father to prepare something greater.
The cross wasn’t the end of the story—it was the bridge to everything that mattered.

Don’t let your emotions block your faith.
Ask the hard questions.
Draw near to Jesus—even when your heart hurts.

He’s going somewhere holy.
And He’s taking you with Him.

Think About It:

  • When you’re hurt, do you shut down or run to Jesus?
  • What question have you avoided asking God because it felt too painful?

Prayer:
 Jesus, sometimes I get so overwhelmed that I forget to ask what You’re doing. Help me not to shut down or turn away, but to seek You even when I’m hurting. I know You are good, and I want to follow wherever You lead. Amen.