It's a different world in which we live today. Recently I was tasked with writing a lengthy article on the status of Middle East peace, specifically between Israel and Iran. It's been tough going as I peek behind the curtain of once classified documents where truths are revealed and others are purposely hidden.
The curtain
Governments are reluctant to provide their people with the truth. Some of the information governments fail to disclose consists of sensitive data that would create widespread panic. This information is held close to the proverbial vest and few are in the know and refuse to disclose it.
Behind these government curtains are a plethora of theatrics. Some of the plots are devious and downright evil. For example, the Muslim dominated government of Iran is a mere 10 days away from being capable of making a nuclear bomb. Iran has vowed to destroy Israel and despises the United States. Watch closely for events to unfold that may be shocking.
On the other hand, there are things that should be 100% revealed. For example, former President Trump, like him or not, was set to release the JFK assassination files in 2021.
However, current President Biden has delayed these hundreds of thousands of pertinent documents until 2022. The reason? The pandemic, a lame excuse if ever there was one. What does the Biden administration have to hide? I suspect damning evidence that would quash their hyper-liberal (Marxist) chances in the 2022 midterm elections.
Games?
When games are not games governments of the world have a global conspiracy to hide the truth from their populations. It is all about control for them. If you have been paying attention, this is easily observable by the Orwellian doublespeak called "the new normal." There is absolutely nothing normal about restrictions and lockdowns and mandates and experimental jabs. Follow along if you want: it's always about personal choice.
Then there is the issue of alien life. Choose to believe it if you will, but again it is strictly your choice. As for me, I sincerely believe there are no aliens but rather what people are observing are demons. This is a distraction for the eventual resurrection of the faithful believers in Christ Jesus, who alone saves.
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" (Ephesians 6:12, NIV).
This verse aptly sums up everything mentioned above. Spiritual forces, good and bad, are in a constant struggle. Humanity is also in a constant struggle between good and evil. What would make one think that our struggle is not survivable if good spiritual forces were not at work protecting us?
In the Old Testament, people believed that every individual had a guardian angel assigned to them. However, it cannot be unequivocally proven from Scripture whether or not each believer does have a guardian angel assigned to him or her.
What we do know is that God has angels who minister and reveal things to humanity.
"Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot" (John 20:11-12, NIV).
The curtain peeled back
Hebrews 9:1-9 relates to us that in the temple a veil (curtain) separated the Holy of Holies, that is, the earthly dwelling place of God’s presence, from the rest of the temple where men hung out.
God dwelt with man in the temple and only the High Priest was able to access the ark of the covenant. But when Jesus died on the cross, the veil (curtain) was torn, and God split from that place never again to dwell in a temple made by human hands. Nowadays, that is, since Jesus died, our bodies are God's temple.
We read: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own..." (1 Corinthians 6:19, NIV).
Threats to humanity
Unbelievers have no God. Yet. Many never will because they have rejected the gospel and Jesus. Satan and his demons are threats to humanity.
In a similar manner to the veil in the temple, when the end of time comes to its consummation and eternity is set to begin, everything hidden will be revealed - all of the evils and secrets that were hidden from sight. Nothing - absolutely nothing - has or will escape the all-seeing eyes of God.
Ready?
Are you ready for that Day? Are you ready for your secrets to be revealed? Is your body the temple of God? If not, get ready. If so, live for God by being obedient and persevering in the faith.
"If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved" (Romans 10:9-10, NIV).
Choose Him and live for Him today. God is the Strongman who alone is good.
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Of course, not everyone believes in the bible and even less in gods and angels. I suppose that what for you is the truth, for many is something unreal. I do believe that extraterrestrials exist, the universe is too big for life to exist only on planet Earth. But it's not something that interests me that much. Well, I have very different concepts of the struggle between good and evil. Let's hope what the future brings us, although I am sure that humanity is going to extinction.