Friends, Trust this finds you well. Our prayers go out to the hurricane victims in North and South Carolina as well as the recent earthquake and typhoon victims in the Pacific countries. Our world is coming apart at the seams, as it is being ravaged by hurricanes, typhoons, tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, fires, wars, pestilences and bloodshed. These things were all predicted by our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ as things that were going to happen and would increase in magnitude and numbers right before His return. Matthew 24:32-34 "Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When its branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near: So likewise you, when you shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled." He also said that there we would hear of wars and tumults, and warned us not to be terrified. It is interesting to note the real meaning of some of the original words that our Master used. Allow me to explain. We have always thought that the word wars and tumults mentioned in this scripture referred to conventional wars fought between nations. However, it means much more. The word wars in the original text means not just wars, it is also talking about battles and fights not just between countries but between groups of people. Likewise, the word tumults used here in the original text is referring to instability, disorder and confusion among the people. Jesus was telling His disciples that this would be the world condition just before His return. Luke 21:9-11 "But when you shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not yet. Then said he unto them, nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: And great earthquakes shall be in various places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven." Jesus also told His people not to be terrified when these things would begin to take place. He said that these things were a precursor to worse things that would follow, and went on to specifically mention what these things would be. He said that nations (ethnic groups) would rise against nations, and rulers (people in positions of power) against rulers. We are beginning to see these things taking place in America and the world right now. Sure, these things have taken place in the past in a much smaller scale. However, what we are seeing right now is all of the things taking place simultaneously, increasing in quantity and in magnitude. Jesus also said how to prepare for these things and then issued a warning. Luke 21:34-36 "And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be weighed down with carousing, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man." Our nation is in trouble and in its greatest moment of danger from enemies within and without. Continue to pray for this president and his family whether you agree with him or not. I firmly believe that Trump was put in power in America to protect God's people. There are communist, leftist forces at work right now seeking to destroy him, our country and God's people. Support this president and vote in the upcoming elections for men and women who will support the constitution, who are against abortion and want to protect God's people in this land. Do not support or vote for communists, leftists. If you do, you will regret it. Stand up for what is righteous, moral, good and noble. Do not sell your spiritual birthright for a free plate of lentils. Selah.