April 2003 Update:

April 22, 2003

So the war with Iraq has essentially ended, atleast for the time being. However, the situation in the Middle East is still very unstable, anything could happen on a moments notice. If the Shiite Muslims end up controling Iraq it probably wouldn't bid well for women in that country or for relations with the Western world. Iraq could turn into an Iranian puppet state. Iraq's neighbor, Syria, should be worried because of their recent aid to the enemy and harboring of terrorists and former Iraqi regime members. Syria's belligerent behavior is capturing the unwanted attention of the good 'ole USA. I doubt we'll invade Syria, but its not unprobable that we'd send over a six pack of missles to get the message across. Its just a matter of time until Syria's captial is completely destroyed.

It doesn't matter whether the destroyer of Damascus is the USA, a coalition, or Israel, it's going to happen. Intolerance can be a very positive attitude, especially when applied to terrorism.

Although North Korea has toned down their rhetoric in recent weeks, they have announced that they are converting their radioactive material to weapons grade material. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out.

SARS (severe accute respiratory syndrome) is capturing global headlines as governments are moving to quarantine those who are infected in an attempt to curb the epidemic which has a 5% mortality rate so far. People all over the world are wearing surgical masks in high risk, highly trafficked areas like airports and hospitals. The local economies of areas infected are suffering greatly. Many restaurants and schools in Hong Kong have closed. Some people wonder if this virus won't turn into a plague of sorts.

God's judgement is his mercy, but many people don't see it that way.

I believe God gave me a scriptural revelation the other night while driving on the freeway, here it is:

The body of Jesus Christ was risen as a new, incorruptible, glorified body early on the 3rd Day. So it will be with the Body of Christ today, which is the Church. On the 3rd day the body, that is the church of true believers, will be given new incorruptible bodies and will rise to meet Christ in the air. The Rapture is nearer than ever, but do not give any attention to anyone who says they know the day or the hour, because God's Word says no one, not even the angels, know what the day or the hour is....but its near.

I believe that the 3rd day has already begun.

Hosea 6:1-2
Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us;
he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us;
on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.

2 Peter 3:8
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

2000 years = 2 days to the Lord
2000 years since Christ is right about now.
Check out this math for fun, click here.

What should we do while we wait for the Lord's return?

• Keep God's Word, don't just read it
• Walk in the Light, separate yourself from the world.
• Please God by the way you live.
• Witness to others, like Enoch who was raptured, tell people "the Lord is coming"
• Persevere, look forward, don't turn back to the life you've left.
• Be Humble
• Be Holy
• Be Blameless, make every effort to stay blameless and pure.
• Be Watchful for the return of the Lord.
• Pray always

"Dear God in Heaven, please help me to live my life in such a way that it is pleasing to you. Please consider me worthy to escape the time that is coming to test this world. In the name of Jesus, my Lord, I pray. Amen."