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Be an endtime Habakkuk runner: Understand the vision (Hab 2:2)

  Hab 2:2,3 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

  God wants timeframe 1(see image above) to be made plain. God said in Hab 2:2 He is looking for runners in the endtime to make God's end time vision plain. Please join me and be a runner with me. Write or email me please. Together we can make a difference and save lives from massive deception of the enemy. 2 Thess 2:9 clearly says that Antichrist's rise to power is with ALL of Satan's power accompanied by lying signs and wonders.

2 Thess 2:9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

Daniel 8:23-25 says Antichrist's power will be mightier than any nation but it will not be his power.

Dan 8:23-25 And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up
24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand

Dan 8:24 says that it is Antichrist that will amaze the world by his ability to destroy rather than the transgressors. Please read the rest of this article to find out exactly what lying signs and wonders and warfare Satan and his angels do that will bring their man Antichrist so much admiration and eventually worldwide worship (Rev 13:4).

Rev  13:4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?

  Antichrist's help will come directly from what we call outer space and what the Bible calls the heavenlies or high places. This is where Satan dwells and has his throne. Under him are various ranks of fallen angels that dwell there also. These are not to be confused with the lower ranks of spirits that are on the earth called demons. Concerning Satan and his angels in outer space Eph 6:12 tells us the world is ruled by them and as Christians we are not wrestling with flesh but against these dark and spiritual powers.

Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places

Both Jesus and Paul concerning signs of the end of the age first warn 'be not deceived' (Luke 21:8,9) . Paul adds 'by any means' (2 Thess 2:3).

Today, the U.S. and what allies it can get on it's side is seeking to counter worldwide terrorism and those individuals, groups or nations that would use nuclear weapons, weapons of mass destuction, biological, chemical, to kill or enslave free people and destroy civilization as we know it. What ever wars are involved and how successful they may be I do not know. What I do know is what the Bible tells us about this rapture generation we are living in. The Bible teaches that Antichrist and his empire will dominate the world for about one generation (view main chart) ending with his defeat when the true Prince or peace (Lord Jesus Christ) returns to earth (Kingdom).
  Antichrist will seem to have all the right answers to deal with terrorists and transgressor nations, and display power mightier than the nations (Dan 8:23-25). However, his knowledge and power that he demonstrates will come directly from Satan backed up with great signs and wonders done by his fallen angels. They dwell in the heavenlies, the high places (Eph 6:12) or what we call outer space. As the classic confrontation of good governments verses evil comes to a climax where either the world is destroyed or prophecy is fulfilled - thank God - it is the latter.
  The  first two initial signs Jesus told us to look for that connect with the rise of Antichrist in Luke 21:8,9 are many coming saying 'I am Christ' and 'wars' and 'commotions' (seems no way out for the nations).

Luke 21:8,9 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them
9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

  Jesus goes on to say "be not terrified - for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not yet"). In other words when the false christs, wars ,commotions first take place be not terrified, it may look like the end but that is not for a while (by and by). In the meantime God fulfills a vast amount of prophecy connected with the Jews, nations, and church (timeframes 1-5). This is why Antichrist will be allowed to come to power. He is a tool in God's hands and when God is finished using him he will be judged.
  Antichrist's excuse in making his wars is is to bring peace and yet we are told that by peace he shall destroy many (Dan 8:25). To fully understand the main prophecies connected with Antichrist and his empire one needs to begin with the book of Daniel (timeframe 1). The book of Habakkuk complements Daniel (see Daniel 7; Daniel 8) and really gives us an insight to what kind of lying signs and wonders Satan and his angels will do at Antichrist's rise that Paul in 2 Thess 2:9 warns us about.

2 Thess 2:9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

  Antichrist, to successfully form his empire his land forces will have help from outer space where Satan and his angels dwell. When space makes contact with earth (I believe that produces the first sign Jesus gave - many responding saying 'they are Christ') they make themselves as ones helping mankind to a new age. The spiritual realm becomes physical when they enter our atmosphere and by their star wars ability to destroy give the necessary air support to Antichrist's land forces (fulfills second sign - wars and commotions). Whether they appear as flying saucers or some form of UFO's remains to be seen. Whatever the case may be the warfare will be real but the great signs and wonders that accompany then will be a lie. In other words, what they make themselves out to be to the world is one thing for the whole world will be deceived by them. Rev 12:9 tells us when Satan and his angels are cast down to the earth at the rapture they had already deceived the whole world. The rapture  takes place ending timeframe 3. Rise of Antichrist and his empire takes place in timeframe 1. see chart below.

Rev 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

  The church is not to be deceived for scripture plainly teaches who operates in the heavenlies and high places (atmosphere to outer space) Satan's falling angels - the principalities, powers, thrones Eph 6:12 tells us about.

Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places

Satan and Antichrist will deceive the whole world except those that know the scriptures. Tha is why both Paul and Jesus talking about the end of the age first warn 'See that you not be deceived' (Lu 21:8, 2 Thess 2:3) Paul adds -' by any means'.
Antichrist, after forming his empire (timeframe 1) will give honor to his god for his success - a new and strange god and a 'God of forces' (Hab 1:11, Dan 11:38). Both Hab 1:7-11 and Dan 11:36-38 are loaded with prophetic insight to lying signs and wonders and satanic air support to Antichrist land forces when he comes to power.

Hab 1:7-11 They are terrible and dreadful: their judgment and their dignity shall proceed of themselves. 8 Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves: and their horsemen shall spread themselves, and their horsemen shall come from far; they shall fly as the eagle that hasteth to eat. 9 They shall come all for violence: their faces shall sup up as the east wind, and they shall gather the captivity as the sand. 10 And they shall scoff at the kings, and the princes shall be a scorn unto them: they shall deride every strong hold; for they shall heap dust, and take it. 11 Then shall his mind change, and he shall pass over, and offend, imputing this his power unto his god.

Daniel 11:38 But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things

You may not believe me what I am telling you but thats OK. God said in Hab 1:5 that even if your told these truths concerning Antichrist in our day and what God was going to allow to take place you would not believe.

Hab 1:5 Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.

However, God also told Habakkuk (Hab 2:2,3) to make this vision plain and their would be runners (those who will understand and will run to make the vision clear because the time is so short to its fulfillment) and no matter what anyone says it will surely come to pass.

Hab 2:2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: 8though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.