# 19 END GAME, 1Pet 4:17.

THE END GAME!

I once was asked a question by a young man from the newer generation. “So, what’s the End Game?”

At the time it put me back a little. To me it was a little crass, it was like treating “the end of the system of things” as if it were a video game or a plot from a movie etc. Though, still, it was a reasonable statement or question.

Why? For an untold length of time, the issue of universal sovereignty has dominated life in heaven and in more recent millennium, on earth. So an ultimate conclusion is required.

In previous blogs I went into a little detail as to how “The Living God” had foretold the events in Bible and human history, regarding spiritual events and the march of World powers ruling over mankind. Culminating in the revealing of events and fulfilments happening in our day. Like; “the signs of Christ’s presence, and the conclusion of the system of things”.

Which closely aligns with the “four horsemen of the apocalypse”.

I also highlighted that in Deuteronomy, Jehovah had Moses pen a prophecy the those in a covenant relationship would turn to doing “what is bad in the eyes of Jehovah”. The very ones God was referring to, look to be the ones called by God’s name, Jehovah’s Witnesses. Blog # 3

They as a group had fulfilled the prophecy of preaching “the Good News, of God’s Kingdom in all the inhabited earth” (prior to the year 2010).

And also Romans 2:24, “For ‘the name of God is being blasphemed on account of you people among the nations’; just as it is written”. (Isa 52;5, Eze 36; 20,21) Blog#5 & 27.

Paul also foretold the arrival and standing up of the “man of lawlessness”. Blog # 3 - 8.

And “The Apostasy” at their hands. Blog #3-9 and others.

The lord Jesus also forewarned; “the increasing lawlessness” Blog # 6,8 &9.

And “the disgusting thing, standing where it ought not”. Blog # 4-6.

Other Blogs touch on these, and other pivotal landmark events, of prophetic history in our day.

The End Game a period of Judgement

This all indicates that Jesus, as appointed judge, will be looking firstly at those in a Covenant relationship with God. 1 Pet 4;17 plainly says; "For it is the appointed time for judging to start with the house of God. Now if it starts with us, what will THE END be for those who are not obedient to the good news?"

World events leading to it.

Daniel foretold the pushing of the dominant world powers currently occupying the positions of the King of the North (Russia and it’s allies) and King of the South (America and their allies).

All things have been fulfilled according to God’s prophetic word; none are missing. Though a handful are still to come as of this day.

Interestingly, the Brothers call the action carried out by Russia, a Campaign. The Russian ruler himself refuses to say he is conducting a war!

The faithful anointed followers of Christ in the publication “Pay Attention to Daniels prophecy!” 1999 published by the Watchtower and bible tract society, highlighted some other points, leading to the End of this system of things. What is to follow? What next? Leading to “The End Game”!

Economic events

In the Daniel’s prophecy book, I just mentioned, on page 280 par 20, under the subheading of “The Final Campaign” the Brothers indicate an “Economic” element would be a factor in the “Final Campaign” after previously referring to the verses in Daniel 11: 42,43.

These economic strains are brought about due to the activities of “The King of the North”.

Time has revealed that Russia, buoyed by their allies are influencing financial systems the world over. The King of the North’s activities have a direct effect on the spending of The King of the South, America/Anglo and her allies. These, prophesied “reports” have helped spur on Russia appear to be the widening appeal of NATO, encroaching on lands that once were dominated by part of the former USSR.

The King of the South is moving it's influence into regions that Russia considers a step to far.

The result; as the world is aware, energy companies have taken the opportunity to double down on efforts to gain financially. Not only it seems due to Russia’s activities but likely due to the push towards cleaner energy sources around the globe. It seems now is their time to strike, to get as much wealth from even the poorest of peoples and nations.

In addition, the flow on effect is inflating the costs of living, globally. Creating a situation that is to lead to “THE END GAME”. America is even having discussions with ones they would very recently looked down upon and deem as their enemy.

Euphrates Dries up

The situation globally will become such that the Living God, Jehovah himself will put into the hearts of world leaders and influencers, to turn their attentions to religions, their assets and their wealth.

Paragraphs 23 - of chapter sixteen entitled, The Contending Kings Near Their End, points out what will eventuate. The ultimate purpose of this conflict and resulting actions by “the ten kings” is leading not to them annihilating each other, but to “the war of the great day of God the Almighty”, Armageddon. Revelation 16: 14,16; 18: 2-8.

Rev 16:12 states that the river Euphrates is dried up in preparation of the arrival of “the Kings from the rising of the sun”, Isaiah 41:2; 46:10,11. Leading to the destruction of “Babylon the great”.

The "faithful slave class" or those formerly in the seat of "The Governing Body of J.W.s." of Christ Jesus, has always pointed to her as being, “the world empire of false religion”.

But that does not seem to sit well with me, considering the way that J.W.s have Apostasies and Blasphemed Jehovah, His Son and the Holy Spirit.

If Babylon the Great did represent the entire world of false religion, how is that any different since Babel onward? No!

It seems to me that the harlotry can only come from one who was once as a bride of the Christ. Who has turned “Apostate”, committing “Fornication” with the world and listening to the “expressions of demons” becoming a Harlot. That is why he says, “get out of her my people”.

How can they get out, if they are not in?

Yes, as Jesus declared “all have fallen short of the glory of God”, and all as such need refining. However, this destruction is not of all called by God’s name, for the Angel calls out, “Get out of her, my people, if you do not want to share with her in her sins”.

So, those who stay will obviously suffer the penalty. Revelation 18:4-8. Please read it for yourself.

How has she committed fornication? As was pointed out in previous blogs, she, those leading the J.W.s. organisation, kept on elevating herself over all the earth, treating the flock badly and beating their fellow slaves. They did not imitate their re-purchaser in giving glory to God.

As the text says, “she glorified herself and lived in shameless luxury. For in her heart, she kept saying, I sit as queen.

So, the instruction for all who have faith in God, “Get out, Stop touching the unclean thing and I will take you in”. Each one should then ask, “is my worship acceptable to God?”

Destruction?

It seems that the intent is not to destroy any peoples, but to do as Daniel said, do “a refining”. Often where God’s Word refers to fire or burning, it is meaning to refine.

As in the case of purifying metals. Removing by test, by trial, and by experience, the result? Refining of the heart.

So that all "will know I am Jehovah" and "What my being estranged means". To set our feet on the good path. To direct our step prosperously, to educate, as by a tutor, so as to fortify for himself “a people peculiarly his own”. To become like him, “steadfast unmovable”, “fit for life everlasting” that any test or calamity that should eventuate would not make us fall entirely. But, so that, as the scripture says, “even if the righteous one should fall, up to 77 times, he or she will get up”.

All that is coming, we, with opened hearts and eyes, can and will endure, if our eyes are on the prize, God has foreseen it. It will happen.

Not just to receive the reward of life. No! MORE IMPORTANT THAN LIFE, a relationship with our God and father. To be instructed by him, as if, face to face. To grow in understanding and most importantly, Love. To truly be his children, for us to truly come to know our father. How?

Through his Son and the kingdom arrangement.

Who can benefit? Jesus’ blood was shed as a ransom for the whole world, was it not? So, yes, for you, if you want it, it’s yours. So, what is Armageddon?

The End Game.

Armageddon is as the scripture explains, The War of God the Almighty. Who does he battle? And why?

All this, we, mankind, have endured many thousands of years, has been difficult and as the Bible admits, “glutted and filled with pain”. All leading to this, Armageddon. The current world events, the assault on Babylon the Great are setting up the scenario that the True God had foreseen from the beginning. All leading to the removal of Satan from the world scene and the vindicating of His sovereignty, his right to rule.

Not as a dictator, but as he truly is, a loving father, Our helper, our comforter, our friend, our God.

Due to the vulnerability of God’s people, the Bible explains. Ezekiel 38:14-16. He, Satan, Gog will see an opportunity to move on God’s people. Par 26 p283. In the Daniel book indicates that however vicious this assault, it will not destroy Jehovah’s people.

This dramatic encounter will result from a strategic move on Jehovah’s part to annihilate Gog’s forces. Thus, Jehovah says to Satan: “I shall certainly… put hooks in your jaws and bring you forth.” “I will…cause you to come up from the remotest parts of the north and bring you in upon the mountains of Israel.” Ezekiel 38: 4; 39:2.

The news out of the north that enrages the King of the north must come from Jehovah. We will see how this plays out with time.

Essentially, the war of Armageddon will be a battle between gods, to prove once for all time who the true God is, as was demonstrated in Egypt.

The ten plagues were in fact 10 proofs that Egypt's gods were false, and could be no match for Jehovah, the then, God of the Jews, and the, always, true God of life. And that he alone is our Creator, Father and Friend. And that He alone is to be worshipped.

Armageddon will also be the battle for hearts and minds, peace or violence, life or death.

There is great malice between these enemies. Satan is the god of this world, an imitation and pretender, No salvation belongs to him!

That is why life is glutted and filled with pain. Just as in the case of Egypt, before Israel was freed from bondage. Jehovah proved without any question that the gods of Egypt were no match for the creator of all things, we too will be freed.

He fulfilled every promise to the people in that day, despite them proving to be “a stiff-necked people” and “complainers”.

Just as in that case, Jehovah’s battle is for hearts, ours hearts. Those who loved violence or were too proud to listen to the channel God provided for their benefit, well, they did not make it to the promised land.

Just as in the first century when many were “in expectation of the Christ or Messiah”, they knew he was due to present himself to do God’s will.

However, when he arrived, they rejected him. He wasn’t the Messiah they wanted. They wanted someone to stand up to Rome, maybe a Gideon or a Sampson?

The result; they missed out on the opportunity to hear with their hearts, the Word of God, from God’s own Son. He arrived exactly on time, as was prophesied.

They killed Jesus, the Christ. Thus they were rejected as a covenant people of Jehovah’s and were shattered and pulverised by Rome. If only they listened.

Will any of them be in “the book of life”? Time will tell. Surely, any who would be resurrected to life in paradise would certainly warn against arrogance, selfish ambition and alike.

What will be after Armageddon? Satan and his demons (unfaithful angels) will be put into a state of inactivity for 1000yrs. No more will they influence society, governments, life.

We then will have the opportunity to, “take hold of the real life”. We will only have that short time period to restore the earth and be educated. It’s not long, will we learn the lessons?

Will you be refined, will you prove to be righteous, humble?

Jesus proved by his actions that we can do it to. He set the example. The scriptures clearly say “he (Satan and his demons) will be let loose” he will influence many. How many will have their emotions corrupted? Or will give him the reaction he desires?

My advice; As I have done this past decade or so, conceal yourself. Do you think for 1 minute that Judas would ever have believed he would fall short?

Do you think the current man of lawlessness is aware? If you have an opinion, you could be in trouble. If your actions are predictable, look out. Satan has had 1000s of years’ experience in manipulating people and even powerful Angels.

We are flesh, we have needs we have devotions. “Conceal yourself until the denunciation has passed over”. How? Physically remove yourself “from the situation”, hide! "Better it is to run away and live to play another day". A saying my older brother used to jokingly say.

At that time, hide your feelings, don’t react. Trust Jehovah, trust your love for him, his for you.

How soon will these things (the War between god’s) take place? The signs are there. So, when the “Hook is placed in his jaw” it will begin, not before. Who will perish?

The Bible does not say. It does however say that “a great crowd that no man can number, will come out from the great tribulation.” Also, that “anyone who precures lodging with the most high will get away safe". Even that, "Those thinking upon the name of Jehovah, will get away safe.

There is also this warning, however. “Those who live by the sword will perish by it”.

How long will the timing be between events? I do not know. Whether it will be like the nation leaving Egypt when they were cared for in the wilderness for 40yrs, till the unfaithful died, before they took possession of the promised land.

Or we will see The Second Coming, so to speak, prior to God’s attention is fully turned toward mankind. Or something totally unexpected, we will see.

Whatever lies ahead, we can do it. My brother always asked me when faced with a challenge, “what are you, a man or a mouse?”, of course I often went squeak, squeak.

But if we keep on turning the page, move forward towards spiritual, emotional and physical maturity. Solve problems, don’t ignore them. Making wise decisions and learning from good examples, wherever we can find them. And of course, building our trust in God’s word and faith in his provisions. And be sure to enjoy the gift of life, so as to appreciate it, we can succeed.

Pray for one another and keep an eye out for others, even strangers.

One act of kindness or just giving another a little attention to one who needs it, can make a huge difference in the life of another. And you will by doing this in imitation the prime example, Jesus.

But even he said God alone is Good, not elevating himself at all.

Anyone doing this is, to me a beautiful thing. Named K.A.T.E. because by helping others when the ability and opportunity are there, they are, Keeping An eye on The welfare of others, Even at their own expense. Even if it only costs you 5 mins of time you would likely be using on something else. God’s sees, and you are building on your foundation. Like cement between the blocks of knowledge and experience. You thus avoid the pitfall of thinking too much of yourself. But never do things to get attention from others. But “God who watches on in secret” Is aware. You though be satisfied that you had that little opportunity to show love and possibly lighten the load of your neighbour.

I hope the producers of this image do not mind the use of this photo. it conveys the love all should and will have. read Psalm 37 to get the feeling as to what sort of persons you ought to be. Meek in verse 11 is of particular interest. Meek does not mean week. verse 29, and who does it say will live forever?

So, what is the End of all things? Love! God is love, anything bad is not from him.

To that end, if God is to be all things to all peoples, then to usher this in, it will be as in the dream that king Nebuchadnezzar had, the rulership will be handed to ones God approves.

Likewise spiritual enlightenment and re-education, must also take place.

So, the End Game may be a trial, it however will be the trigger for "something better".

Thankyou again for your time and the opportunity to talk to you about my God, the one who has carried me and kept me in his heart, despite my being so imperfect. Yes, he is hoping we all look to him for our tomorrows. Are we ready for what’s next?

Remember, things could very well play out differently than what we expect. Trust Jehovah’s Wisdom, the reality could be more wonderous than we think. Or plainer, lets see.

man in expectation :)

The mash-up! "You must love Jehovah your God, with your whole Heart, Mind, Soul and Strength and keep His Commandments. If you do, you will be wise enough to bypass any trial with ease, and have an indefinitely lasting name with The Living One. Those who fail to take these things to heart, will suffer shame and fall short in a large way, all that is his, will be destroyed and cease to exist.

You who love Him, however, will flourish with joy, under the tent cloths of Jehovah, always." Ecc 12:13, Mark 12:30 and Ps 37:18-20.