We are each a combination of physical and spiritual. We are each a corporeal flesh and blood vessel containing a mind and spirit. And although each of us (generally speaking) is active in mind and body, not all are ‘active’ spiritually. Having a spirit does not necessarily mean our spirit is receptive or that our spirit is actively engaged with our mind’s efforts or responses.
 
We are each an electrically charged spirit before we are ever flesh and blood. At conception we are spirit, and subsequently at birth we are a body, mind, soul, and spirit being. We are each sparked to life as/with a spirit, for in our essence we are spirit, just as the essence of God’s existence/being is Spirit. (John 4:24)
As creator of the universe His animate creations are also in essence, spirit. Spirituality [in all living beings] is rooted in acknowledged love.
 
One difference between animate (living) creations; flora, fauna, and humans is, humans possess a soul.
(Possessing) a ‘Soul’ [is the combined existence of spirit and ‘being’ {mind and body}]. The soul binds together one’s spirit with logic and rational hierarchical relationship knowledge and understanding.
Activation of the spirit is a response to the presence of the creator’s (God’s) Spirit through Christ, for the believer.
 
It is imperative to remember that life is corrupt at its core. Corruption is the way of the world (2 Peter 1:4b). We are born into and are inheritors of the world’s ways through familial, growth, and social indoctrinations of and by the world. Corruption and evil desires are the route by which we suffer iniquities and the negative consequences of our choices. ‘Sinful’ disobedience to God is our nature as a species and within our character as individuals. ‘Self’ is the fundamental element of our intuitions and therefore the manner of our convenient and comforting deconstructive actions.
 
Our actions, reactions, and responses flow in two opposite directions.
Think of them as two separate yet interlocked spirals:

 (One is influenced or directed by our natural human desires and ways in their applications. The other is our spiritually assisted responses in action. The first involves no ‘active spirit.’ The second relies on and is grounded in an active spiritual intervention relationship with God, through Christ’s spirit dwelling with, and counseling ours. The choice as to whether or not we have and employ an active spiritual relationship with the Holy Trinity of God is entirely up to each of us.
 
In the first spiral we are susceptible to and suspect of a corrupted life. Without a healthy and growing spirit, we are at odds with God’s desired guidance for us and we can more easily fall prey to the forces of evil. Without a spiritual connection to God, we have only guilt laden remembrance and experience of past negative consequences to dissuade us from a path of emotional, psychological, and possible physical pain, struggle, and/or destruction. Left on our own the die is cast. It’s merely a matter of time, when and where our life will be disrupted or worse, possibly hampered beyond recognition or recovery.
 
Those who have invited and accepted the Spirit of God, Christ’s shared counselor to abide with and in their spirit have a permanent hedge against the demolition and destructive forces of the world. The indwelt spirit of Jesus Christ can protect and serve the believer by revealed strength to resist the daily and continued onslaught of life’s tempting invitations to stray from or off the path that leads to truth, wisdom, and spiritual salvation.
 
The world is full of motivators that complicitly steer and alter our desires and directions. There are five prime motivations for every choice we encounter or embrace. They are; Need, Want, Status, Love, and Fear. Picture each one related to a section or part of your being.
‘Need’- your feet. Our feet are guided by Need, leading us step-by-step to each focal point of our necessity.
 
‘Want’- your heart. You may have heard it said, “The heart wants what the heart wants.” Often the desires of our heart castigate our better senses, or override our own best interests, even when cognition of outcomes warns us to turn from further involvement.
 
‘Status’- your mind. Throughout history, and particularly noticeable in today’s self-centered cultures, Status has motivated many who pursued it. One’s risen place and presence in life and lifestyle can be intoxicating and often destructive. Humans as creatures honed by societies are many times prompted and promoted to excel as high as possible in the eyes and recognition of others. Heroes and heroines have always been held in high esteem and envied. Mankind is inherently a competitive group. For centuries efforts were made in conjunction with survival. 
 
Today more than ever, a world of celebrity exists whereby ‘Status’ can be exhibited or exposed to at the earliest stages in a wide variety of endeavors via worldwide media and instantaneous viewership. Status by itself as never before can provide and guarantee much of what life may have to offer regardless of one’s skills, talents, or accomplishments. Status in today’s world is accessible to untold numbers of people as never before, merited or not.
 
‘Love’- your spirit. As stated previously ‘Love’ acknowledged or not is the pinnacle of mankind’s desire and obsession. Whether it’s a quest for endearment of another or wrapped up in the confines of an object or dream realm, Love is the essence of existence (1 John 4:8). For this reason, Love is coupled with spirit (John 4:24). To love the Lord God enough to emulate the thoughts, words and deeds of His Son, Jesus, one must possess a living and covetous love for the Lord; Father, Son, and Spirit.
 
Love within spirit transfers itself easily to others, for its depth and commitment recognizes itself. The presence and strength of Love transmuted by the Spirit from Father to Son to the individual believer and follower of Christ is unmistakable, undeniable, and irrevocable once received. (1 John 4:9-10)
 
And ‘Fear’- existential knowledge of both God and Satan. ‘Fear’ can be the most powerful motivator of all. Fear of the unknown, fear of punishment, fear of reprisal, fear of loss. For those embraced by and spiritually conjoined with Christ Jesus, fear is neutralized and unwarranted. Why? Because the believer in Christ need not fear death (John 11:25-26). Although everyone alive during the coming “Last Days” will be filled with fear, by both God’s judgments and the reign of the Antichrist, the spiritual love relationship between the Lord and His believers and Christ followers will provide acknowledged strength to overcome fear (John 16:33).




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​Here is a graphed timeline to represent the time differentials depicted by the previous described events.

I leave you with one thought. Imagine that all I have laid out above is in error. That this presentation is but a flight of fantasy, or delusion. Perhaps entertaining but not for serious consideration. If that’s your takeaway, so be it. In either case I thank you for your time, interest and read. Whether you put any stock or none at all in what I’ve shared please believe this statement is one-hundred percent true, real and guaranteed. Today is your opportunity to prepare. Read, know and believe; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, and/or Romans 10:9-10. Your eternal life and salvation depend on it.

All the best,
Branch Isole
 
For those interested in additional related information, I invite you to read any of the following ‘End Times’ and/or ‘Spirituality’ series’ you'll find posted on our YouTube channel:

“Hidden in Plain View”
“Out of the Shadows”
“The End? Or Just the Beginning?”
“Here to There”
“Time Lines”
“Red Pill, Blue Pill”
 

The next 1260 days, after the ‘Mid-Point’ of the seven (7) year Tribulation, is known as the “Wrath of God.” During these days (3.5 years/42 months) the world and its inhabitants will see and experience death and destruction as has never before been witnessed at the hands and direction of the Antichrist [Rev 13:10] and by God’s ‘Bowl’ judgments [Great Tribulation judgments] poured out from heaven. The death tolls will be staggering and terrible [Rev 16].
 
The Antichrist’s killing rampages will be unparalleled in human history [Rev13:7-10]. The earth and its people will also bear the consequences of the 5th, 6th, and 7th Trumpet judgments along with the 1st through 7th “Bowl” judgments [Rev 16:1-17].
 
At the end of the 1260 days, there will be 45 days when the Antichrist mobilizes the world’s armies under his command and prepares them for the Battle of Armageddon [Rev 16:16].  At the end of this 45 day period Jesus Christ will return to earth, destroy the armies of the Antichrist, and thereafter set foot on mount Zion establishing His kingdom and millennial (1000 year) reign of the new heaven and earth.
 
In conjunction with Christ’s return the 7th Trumpet will sound, the 7th Bowl of Wrath will be poured out upon the earth, a great earthquake will occur, the Antichrist and the ‘False Prophet’ [Rev 13:11-15] will both be thrown into the ‘Lake of Fire’ [Rev 19:20] and Satan will be chained and imprisoned in the abyss during Jesus’ millennial kingdom one-thousand year reign [Rev 20:1-3].
 
The end of the age and the destruction of Satan, evil and unrighteousness will have been accomplished as prophesied in both the Old and New Testaments. (*Post-Tribulation Rapture believers trust it occurs here [1Corinthians 15:51-52]).
 
In total these different time frames combined add up to 3635 days (approximately Ten [10] years) or the “Final Decade.” These observations and calculations span the time periods between the Ezekiel War and the culminating end of the Final Decade when Christ’s millennial kingdom is established.

Join me next time for a graphic depiction of the Final Decade.



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Using the Ezekiel War victory as our beginning, these are some of the events and consequences those still alive may witness and/or experience. With God’s victory for Israel ending the Ezekiel War and as the dust starts to settle, negotiations begin between Israel and its vanquished enemies. One of the leading characters in this process will subsequently enamor many as he works to bring all sides together in the final acceptance of a “Peace and Security” plan between Israel and ‘the nations’ playing a major role in this 'end of the age.'
 
During the 1,040 days (2 years, 10 months + -) following the Ezekiel War the renown of this statesman’s spotlighted arrival and efforts on the world stage will produce notoriety and fame. He will be recognized as a preeminent power broker, negotiator, and political insider. His efforts will focus on garnering political support while promoting a treaty to guarantee “peace and safety” in the middle east [2 These 2:9, 11].  His rise to world prominence through prolific international diplomatic skill and leadership will be noteworthy and celebrated. In this 1,040 day period there will be rejoicing as it will be heralded a great era of peace, particularly for Israel. The official ‘certified’ signatory treaty may or may not be ratified by all participants before the end of this 1,040 day time frame.
 
However, it will finally be confirmed by all parties at or near the end of this 1,040 day period. As part of the treaty stipulations, these are a few of its ramification possibilities; sacrificial worship by orthodox Jews could be reinstated or started. The ‘Third Temple’ construction will start, and/or be completed. A selection of 144,000 Jews (12,000 from each Tribe of Israel) will be chosen for (New Testament Messianic) instruction and training as to the spiritual relationship context and content of New Testament Gospel writings [Rev 7:4-8].
 
Toward or at the end of the 1,040 days the “Peace and Security” treaty will be finalized by confirmation or ratification. With this action, the Seventh (7th) Seal in heaven will be broken on the scroll held by Jesus Christ and there will then be a “One-half (½) Hour of Silence” in heaven [Rev 8:1]. We have no way of knowing how long this ‘One-half hour or its duration may be. However, at the end of this ‘half hour’ time frame, the ‘First Trumpet’ blast in heaven will occur initiating the start of the seven year “Tribulation" and the prophesied Trumpet judgments [Rev 8:7].
 
The first half (3-½ year period) of the seven years Tribulation, called the ‘Wrath of the Lamb’ starts with this first Trumpet. During the next 1260 days (3.5 years/42 months) the world and its inhabitants will experience the “Wrath [judgments] of Jesus Christ” described in scripture [Rev 6:17]. The consequences of the [first four] “Trumpet Judgments.” are explained in Rev 8:7-12.  
("Pre-Tribulation Rapture” believers trust that the ‘Rapture’ occurs here, with the First Trumpet [1Thes 4:16-17], thus removing them from the coming judgments. [Rev 3:10])
 
During these 1260 days God’s “Two Witnesses” will be on the grounds of the Temple Mount warning of the coming judgments upon the earth. They will be teaching on the steps of the 'Third Temple' that Jesus is the Christ and (Jewish) Messiah [Rev 11:3, 5-6].  At the end of this 1260 day time frame we will have reached ‘Mid Tribulation’ (half-way/mid-point of the seven years). This is a climactic moment for everything related to the Tribulation. Everyone still alive will face terrible choices of potential horrible death and destruction as judgmental consequences continue to rain/reign upon the earth and its inhabitants. 
 
In the 30 days between the two 1260 day periods of the 7 year Tribulation:
The Antichrist’s army will invade and conquer Israel, establishing occupancy of Jerusalem.
The Two Witnesses will be killed [Rev 11:7].
Their bodies will lie in the street for three and one-half days [Rev 11:8].
Satan will be cast out of heaven, down to the earth [Rev 12:9, 12].
His spirit will embody the man who becomes the Antichrist with Satan’s power, (by God’s authority) to reign and rule over the earth for the next 1260 days (3.5 years/42 months) [Dan 12:11].
 
Additionally, the 'Mark of the Beast' will be instituted for control over who can "buy and sell".
The ‘abyss’ will be opened allowing evil spiritual beings to rise and torture for five months, [Rev 9:2-5] those who have taken the ‘Mark of the Beast' [Rev 13:16-17].
Many Jews who are still alive will flee from Israel to Petra in Jordan [Rev 12:14].
The 5th Trumpet will sound in heaven [Rev 9:1].
The ‘Two Witnesses’ will rise and be resurrected to heaven in sight of the entire world [Rev 11:11].
(Mid Tribulation Rapture believers trust the Rapture will happen here, at the 5th Trumpet’s blast, removing them from the coming judgments of the ‘Great Tribulation'
[1Thes 1:10]).
  
The Mark of the Beast will be applied to everyone in the world who desires to follow the Antichrist [Rev 13:16].
Those who reject this ‘Mark’ will be hunted, captured and if caught put to death [Rev 13:15].
The Antichrist will occupy the Temple, declaring himself to be ‘god’. His image will be placed in the center of the Temple for worldwide worship [Rev 13:14]. This action is known as the “Abomination of Desolation" [Dan 9:27, Mt 24:15].
 
Jews in Israel who do not escape and are captured will be put to death [Dan 8:24].
All who reject and refuse the Mark will be put to death if found [Rev 12:17].
For these 30 days the Antichrist’s takeover and initial reign of terror, death, and destruction will run rampant across the world.
 
Join me next time as the world and its inhabitants suffer the “Great Tribulation” events.



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Our second observational event to watch for is scheduled on May 18-21, 2021. The “Davos World Economic Forum” will hold its annual meeting. If you are unfamiliar with this group, it’s a collection of the world’s richest individuals, corporations and businesses along with prominent and celebrity ‘movers and shakers’ (billed as “thinkers”) who gather in Davos Switzerland, (this year it’s to be held in Bürgenstock, Weggis, Switzerland).
 
The fundamental effort of this group is summed up in their proposal for a “Great Economic Reset.” An effort to reconstruct the foundations of global economic structures. With an emphasis on worldwide social initiatives as precursors of an eventual economic and financial system combination. As changes to the fiat currency systems used by and through ‘central bank accounts’ digital banking, the underlying efforts by the World Economic Forum group will be presented as an umbrella for global economic, financial and social changes.
 
Using and promoting initial interest and actions through worldwide recognition of “climate change” and new "Green Energy Initiatives" as its first rallying cries will allow business and governments aligned with and associated with the World Economic Forum to aid in erecting a new straw man of global corporate cooperatives under social unification labels and banners. Their proclamations of proposed accomplishments and dispersals will be presented as a collective effort to address the continuing scourge of economic suffering in the world.
 
They will be furthering their influence of elite wealth inequality by incorporating global social movements’ support with ideas and efforts toward the ways and means of production and distribution. However, the inevitable result will be the rich will get richer at the expense of the middle and poorer classes of societies around the world. It is imperative to remember everything comes down to economics. And it is about control, not equality.
 
The “Climate Change” and "Green Initiatives" talking points are stepping stones in coordinated and planned efforts for future economic control. The sparks of this authoritarian control which will begin in earnest in 2021-22 will be functioning at sustainable levels by the mid to late years of this decade. Sadly, climate decimation and its deteriorating consequences have exceeded all stops or corrections we might hope for or propose to alter or eradicate. We are battling the forces of nature with inadequate tools and compromised attitudes supplanted by individual and collective needs, desires, and avarice.
 
We will never be able to curtail or reverse the damage we as a species have wrought on our environment and subsequently upon ourselves through industrialization without guard rails over the past two-hundred fifty years. Why is it an impossible task? Plain and simple: greed. Personal and corporate greed long ago outstripped any advancements to curtail measures we might have imagined in order to diminish the damage, let alone address the impending and further the continued suffering ahead.
 
What does this mean for us? You and I cannot change the directions or goals of governments, uber wealthy individuals, corporations, or elite influential groups. We can however be cognizant and aware of the outcomes and how to avoid being drawn into complicity of this dismantling of society for as long as possible. We can know what to expect, how to respond and how to protect our families. We can know of the fallout ahead and be prepared for the path of spiritual salvation as the world proceeds to destroy itself through lies and deceit.
 
The world will inevitably revert to its prototypical economic ‘masters and slaves’ scenario. The fundamental one that has been in operation for the last six thousand years. A two-tiered economic class system housed within a 'one world' scenario. These seedlings are being sown in order for the roots of inequality to be spread and accepted as the 'new normal' giving rise to the harvest of propaganda ideas. These are all preparations for the soon to be revealed Antichrist to establish his worldwide tyrannical rule, political and economic domination that have been foretold and will come to pass. We are living in and experiencing the steps needed for these changes to take place. You can be prepared, or you can be a victim. The choice is yours. Now is the time to learn more.
 
Join me next time when we examine the latest changes in our world that affect our beliefs and actions.


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God’s grace is so great that He made the path to spiritual salvation and everlasting life as easy as possible. His unconditional love and forgiveness that leads to His eternal presence is enveloped by these two scriptural references; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, and Romans 10:9-10, 17. When death arrives know and believe with your heart, mind and soul the faith actions of these two and you’ll have everlasting life and peace, irrespective of how you may pass from this mortal life.
 
The believer and follower of Jesus Christ will understand and be strengthened. Scripture makes evident a series of occurrences prophesied to aide us in determining when our spiritual response should be “on high alert and at the ready.” Being engaged spiritually prepares those interested in embracing the Lord. Active spiritual grounding and strength will allow you to face the challenges ahead without fear or consternation. Bible prophesy details certain time frames and durations of and between observable ‘End Times’ events. Every person alive without God’s spiritual protection when these ‘Last Days’ occur will potentially experience fear, danger and death in light of God’s judgmental wrath.
 
Let’s examine this coming final decade of mankind’s ‘superiority.’ How it’s justified as unrighteous, how it will be put asunder by the wrath and indignation of God almighty, and why spiritual salvation is dependent upon accepting Jesus as the Christ/Messiah.
 
If you’re aware of the unfolding events in the middle east in and around Israel, you know of the current (pre-military) situation escalating in Syria between Israel and its neighbors. We are told in the book of Ezekiel of an impending invasion of Israel [Ez 38-39] by a coalition of countries under the lead and direction of a Turkey, Iran and Russia coalition (the Leopard, the Lion, and the Bear). [Dan 7:3-6, Rev13:2]
 
This military incursion is predated by agreements between Israel and various other countries in the middle east region (notably many of the recent Trump administration “Abrahamic Accords” signatories) that will serve as a fundamental division of separatist ethnic and nationalistic groups described in bible prophesy. [1 Chronicles 1:9, 1:32] 
When this coalition's invasion from the north (Syrian territory) into the ‘mountains of Israel’ (Golan Heights/West Bank region) is imminent, facing overwhelming numbers of enemy troops and armaments with all hope lost for Israel, many countries will believe Israel’s final destruction is at hand.  [Ez 38:13]
 
When all talk is put aside and Israel’s military defeat appears inevitable, God Himself will intervene on Israel’s behalf. The victory for Israel will be decisive and irrevocable. The world will see God’s devotion and love for His chosen people, the Jews. His victory over Israel’s enemies will cause not only devastation to those invading armies it will also show His victorious living presence to the rest of the world. [Ez 38:16-23] One of the outcomes of His actions on Israel’s behalf will be a worldwide revival for and of belief in Jesus as the Christ/Messiah.
 
It will also verify and validate the Bible’s Old and New Testaments as God’s recorded words. Will everyone be enlightened and accepting to a point of belief and discipleship? 
Of course not. But many will come to know of God’s nature and character through His Holy Spirit and belief in Jesus as His Son; mankind’s redeemer/savior [1Thess 4:1-2, 8].
As significant as this victory’s clarion call will be for both immediate and long term ramifications to the world’s people and more specifically to Israel and her neighbors, the subsequent events to be set in motion by its occurrence will (I believe) initiate the actuation of mankind’s “Final Decade” of this age. More specifically, these precursor years plus the final seven years of “The Last Days” described in biblical prophecy [Dan 9:27] are part of this "Final Decade."
 
There are many events, outcomes and actions related to these “Last Days” which will not be covered here. I am presenting occurrences I believe will be undeniably observable and related to the unmistakable ‘End Times.’ Again, specific dates are not as important as awareness of these actions by those having spiritual understanding and its applied strength to live through (if possible) these events.
 
Join me next time as we examine the post conflict fallout.