I have been studying and focusing on a matter the Father has revealed to me almost five years ago which is the “thoughts of the heart of men” during the end of this age. This next series of posts will continue to focus on deception and events that were prophesied thousands of years ago as it relates to mankind. Knowledge has increased, there is an uprising occuring, and it is not good. It is my desire to continue to share truth and encourage believers to remain vigilant during these hours (Luke 12:56).
There are numerous events occuring on a global scale revealing how wicked men and women have become to which their wickedness seems to have no end. Unfortunately, wickedness is not bias in fact it is nondiscriminatory as to who portrays such behavior. Superficially, there are many who will argue most people possess a moral compass that would deter acts of violence such as murder, robbery, terrorism, etc. Without understanding the true nature of mankind, this argument is faulty and lacks truthfulness. Scripture clearly reveals in Jeremiah 17:9, the heart of man is desperately wicked, in other words it seeks to do evil continually. This has been the nature of man since the fall of the first man - Adam (Genesis 3).
Immediately following Adam’s disobedience, violence between humans began with Cain murdering his brother Abel (Genesis 4) and it has not ceased. Humanity has continued to express mankind’s inherited propensity to sin against Yahweh by way of physical actions and/or through carnal minds, and fleshly thoughts. No matter the offence, the nature exists in every human (born of a woman) to commit an act of treason against the Most High. By the 10th generation of man on the earth, our Father was grieved by the continual thoughts of the heart of men to commit evil and was sorrowful He made man on the earth (Genesis 6: 1-7). The evil deeds were so great; He sent a flood and only spared eight people (Noah and his family). If we really focus on what happened, we recognize once the fall of the first man occurred, the nature of man became sinful immediately which resulted in committing immoral acts against the Father’s divine law. If generations so close to the first man, who walked with Yahweh, performed such ungodly acts, what can be said of this current generation? Truly, it is nothing good.
Men will Build and Rebuild
When we look at the intent or the resolve of the thoughts of man’s heart, astonishing acts of depravity are revealed. I desire to focus on events that are occuring worldwide and appear to elevate mankind to be as god beginning with the construction of architectural wonders. Men will build colossal structures to boast in their deeds, an example is recorded early in scripture with the building of a great city in the land of Shinar and the building of a tower (Tower of Babel) so high the top would be in the heavens (Genesis 11). As there is nothing new under the sun, so continues man’s efforts to build monumental structures. Now these structures may seem harmless in the natural but the intent of these creations is gravely sinister. The Tower of Babel was constructed because men wanted to make a name for themselves. Their pride caused them to turn against the Most High. The same continues today as evident by the recent completion of the One World Trade Center Tower located in New York City. This tower is 1,776 feet and bares countless symbolism of man’s determination to be great in preparation for a new world.
The structure whose name begins with “One World” is a clear indication of this age, which promotes solidarity of all humanity uniting and creating a new world of peace, not divided by government, currency or religion. It is hailed as a tribute of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 where men have declared in any adversity, “I will rebuild” and has become a modern day beacon of light or hope.
Probably, the most notable reference to rebuilding after 9/11, came from former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle who delivered an address to a joint session of Congress citing Isaiah 9:10 as a reference for declaring, “That is what we will do. We will rebuild.” First, let’s be clear Isaiah 9:10 is a prophecy of the future punishment of Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria for disobedience in which the people will foolishly declare in pride and arrogance of heart, they will rebuild if destruction happens and will do it better than before. Although the scripture used by Tom Daschle was out of context, the prideful spirit and intent of the words spoken is the same. America, with great pride, proclaims even when tragedy strikes, this nation of “greatness” will always rebuild. The entire speech focuses on the greatness of a nation and people – did I mention how great this nation is? Well, clearly that is the point - to focus on the greatness of men and their creations instead of honoring the greatness of the Creator. Former President Bush, Daschle and many others led the cause to rebuild, instilling in the minds of the American people and the world that it is because of the "greatness" of this nation, a structure even better than the two that were destroyed will be raised and today we see the fulfillment of such claims. You may listen to his speech here.
(For a very thorough and sound explanation of the symbolism of this tower, click here).
Without question, men will bolster in their accomplishments; they will build huge structures to display their importance, they will continue to build and rebuild. As believers, let us not be deceived by the wickedness that is so rampid today. There is great pride in mankind today and we are reminded in Proverbs 16: 5, “Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD…” Clearly, these structures were never built to bring honor and glory to the Most High. They are the results of evil thoughts proceeding from the heart of man. We should not embrace concepts to rebuild even if they appear innocent and harmless, the LORD will weigh the spirit and judge every man according to his deeds. Sadly, the building of architectural wonders to signify greatness is only a portion of the uprising of humans – the deception continues. Let us be transformed in Christ renewing our minds daily - Peace and Love!
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