Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name. Revelation 13:16-17
What’s so interesting is that the end strategy of the enemy is laid out by this vision John was given. So much has been speculated by ‘end times’ prognosticators about what this ‘mark’ would be. I believe it will be clear …to whom you are swearing allegiance to …when taking the ‘mark’. To take the mark you will have to disown Jesus as your Lord and swear to this new authority / entity or lose your life. The decision will be easy for those who actually know Him. If you are TC2 then you have already made that decision and the path forward is easy to discern.
What was often confusing for many years was the global economic scope of control and how it would be carried out. Now that question is easily answered and there is zero confusion as to how it could be carried out. The digital age has advanced into the quantum era. Artificial intelligence will be the next global age of massive change. Except this age will not take a decade to spread across the earth. We’re now fully engaged in this path. Robotics will change the way life is lived. The power to control the entire human race is now here. The question by the powers that be is how fast can the population be destroyed? Why destroy the population? With AI robots people are no longer needed for much of the work. God’s precious creation will be destroyed at an alarming and surprising rate. (Read Revelation chapters 8-18)
The wealth gap between the elite and the normal person has NEVER been higher in human history. People are now easily seen as disposable by the elite. Our ‘leaders’ have called the normal common citizens ‘deplorables’. (ALERT! Communism is NOT the answer to this problem!) We no longer really have a government of real representatives – but carefully planned and selected people who can be controlled by the elites. Those who are truly ‘independent’ are very much a rarity and under attack from every side. This all leads into the very evil strategy John saw thousands of years ago. But because of John we also know now how it will all end. The One on the white horse coming in a blood dipped robe (Revelation 19:13).
So, when will this all come about? That is the question that is always asked. But as one gets older the answer to that question seems less important. Those that are TC2 have already dealt with the question of death and conquered it through the acceptance of the sacrifice and blood of Jesus and the giving of their own lives to live His. This is a literal example of Romans 12:1-2 being fulfilled in their lives. But what can be discerned is how fast this end approaches. We are racing towards a technological age that will vastly change the human race. And the enemies of God will deceive and confuse at an ability never seen before.
Jesus makes things pretty clear and concise about what this coming time will be like.
And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. Matthew 24:22
What sits in most people’s minds and hearts are fears. Those fears MUST be dealt with as we run head long into this new age. Without the Holy Spirit you will not be able to conquer your fears. Only by and through Him will fear be vanquished in your life. Everyone will have to face the fear of death.
But those who are already TC2 know deep within their soul and spirit …
“Death is swallowed up in victory.”
“O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:55
The mark that is REALLY important is the one given by the Holy Spirit. It is our Seal of acceptance of His ownership of us.
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put His seal on us and given us His Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. 2 Corinthians 1:21
Several countries are right now rolling out mandatory digital IDs (England, Vietnam). Once your ID is digital then EVERY digital transaction you make will be tracked. ALL privacy will be gone. Total control from the government will come with digital shackles. In my mind this is the beginning of the ‘system’ that John talks about, although the ‘mark’ may take time to be made mandatory – but it would be the natural next step. How they will maneuver around the fourth amendment of our constitution in America … they will most likely say that your digital data will be secure and private – although we know that will be a bold face lie. In fact, with the new REAL ID the American government has rolled out – sets up this new complete digital system. We are moving quickly into a physical cashless / digital cash system. Of course, they will say it will be for “safety and security” but it will also come with the strong hand of the government taking over complete control of ALL digital commerce. Freedom is being demolished by the digital requirement to track your entire life.
The ultimate question WILL be asked of everyone… Whom will you serve? And everyone will have to choose one of two options. Their way – digital tracked and marked in allegiance to the Beast or to Jesus Christ – and you will lose your physical life.
Are you ready?