by Michael G. Mickey

(5-4-06)

Forget the Iranian nuclear weapons program, bird flu, and the war on terrorism for a minute. Now, absent those issues, how safe do you feel you presently are< Furthermore, how safe do you believe you're going to be ten years from now? I don't know about you, but I'm thinking that if Jesus doesn't come soon, we (as in all mankind) are in big, big trouble. Let's look at the facts, as reported in the news of our world today:

Fox News is reporting that a nagging difference in temperature readings that had raised questions about global warming has been resolved. What does the new data show? Clear evidence of human influences on climate due to changes in greenhouse gases, aerosols and stratospheric ozone. Not good.

Breitbart.com is reporting that droughts in different parts of China are threatening the supply of drinking water for 10 million people. That's not good either.

Breitbart.com is also reporting that an important wind circulation pattern over the Pacific Ocean has begun to weaken because of global warming caused by human activity, something that could alter climate and the marine food chain in the region. What impacts the food chain below us impacts us as well, as I've discussed before and wind circulation patterns being altered? A harbinger of things to come, as seen in Revelation 7:1: And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.

Fox News is reporting water temperatures in areas where hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean have warmed up over the past century and human activity could be the reason. Jesus said, of the times leading up to His return, "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;" (Luke 21:25)

Reuters is reporting that 16,000 species of animals and plants are at risk of disappearing, including one in four mammals and one in eight birds. Why? Because of climate change, unregulated hunting and other man-made dangers! According to the article, 530 species have been added to the World Conservation Union's "Red List" of endangered species since the last version released two years ago.

If Jesus Christ isn't coming soon, as many like to suggest He isn't, the evidence seems to suggest mankind is on the verge of being in some big, big trouble! Fortunately, however, I know that the Lord is coming soon because things are getting so terribly out of hand and when He does I'm going to be with Him!

Luke 21:28: And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Revelation 22:20: He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.