Headaches

Darkness has come upon AC's kingdom. The people who took his Mark are suffering with horrible migraine like headaches. Their sores will not heal and no amount of pain medication will relieve their pain. I praise God that I did not take the Mark. There has been some rebellion against AC but he has crushed every country that has gone against him. No one dares to stand up against him. Coalition forces made up of armies from all the major countries are gathering for the battle of Armageddon. They don't see it that way because they are so deceived.
Bro. John says that we will need to return to civilization when Christ returns. He expects that we will be informed as to what to do and says to expect a summons to appear before the Lord in Jerusalem. He says that everyone will stand before Jesus to be judged and that those who are saved will be allowed to go home and live out their lives in peace. Those who are lost will die in their sins.
Since we have seen all but the last vial poured out we expect the time of the end is only days away. We have had plenty to eat and those of our group who know horses have not only taken care of the ones we have but have found other horses and added to the herd. It looks like everyone will have their own horse to ride with a few extra to spare. They also found some cows that they said were strays and these have provided us with some really good meals. We have a plan for when the big earthquake hits and have been having earthquake drills to make sure we are ready. When it is over we will head south back to the States.
It worries Noah and me that some of the others want to take matters into their own hands. It is better for us to live like Christians ought to live and trust in God to care for us. I know that the way we have been treated by the “M's” was wrong and that they have killed many Christians who certainly did not deserve to die. But vengeance belongs to God, not to us. We should not let our hatred for those who have killed our friends and loved ones cause us to be like those of the world. I felt so bad about looting that house even though the owners were dead. It still was not right and the guilt that I felt afterward is not worth it. I will not take that which does not belong to me but instead will let the Lord provide. Pastor John has been trying to make everyone understand that in less than three months we will be standing before Jesus and He knows everything that we have done. All we will be able to do when that day comes is to thank Him for His mercy and grace.
I have seen enough of war and hatred. Pastor John's description of the coming kingdom sounds so good. It will be wonderful to live in peace and to have loving and caring neighbors. I look forward to helping my neighbors rebuild their homes and share with them the produce from my garden and to sit on their porches and have them sit on mine and enjoy peace and quite. Noah and I are not going to have a TV, computer, or even a radio. We want to love and know our neighbors and enjoy a simple way of life. I can't imagine lions laying down with lambs so I can't wait to see it. There was a time in our country when people knew and helped their neighbors; A time when community gatherings for fun and games was what everyone looked forward to. Pastor John says we will be allowed and encouraged to travel to Jerusalem to see the Lord every year. What a great time that will be.
We pray for the world because of the earthquake that is coming. Every city will collapse and many people will be killed.