The End Times Sign of a Failing Economy

When the Lamb broke the third seal, I heard the third living being say, “Come!” I looked up and saw a black horse, and its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard a voice from among the four living beings say, “A loaf of wheat bread or three loaves of barley will cost a day’s pay. And don’t waste the olive oil and wine.” Revelation 6:5-6

Prophecy Dude isn’t saying that we are in the Tribulation and that the third seal has been broken, but this is a picture of run away inflation where the price for food is beyond the reasonable ability to pay. If you don’t have your ear close to the ground, you are missing the cry that inflation is on its way.

We recently posted a very alarming article, Geithner estimates the U.S. Treasury will run out of money by May 16, that systematically illustrates the progression of the USA towards an economic downfall at best, and calamity at worse. Some experts are really seeing a collapse of the USA’s economy in the near future. Former US Secretary of State James Baker said that if the dollar was replaced as the global reserve currency, “it would be catastrophic for America.” Yet, there is a growing international call for this to happen.

There is nothing backing the American dollar.  It has this favor as the reserve currency all based on only trust and the trust is thinning out. USA credit was downgraded and this caused a rise in gold prices simply because the trust factor, the only thing holding the dollar at a high standard, is weakening.

Outside pressures are also warring against the world economy including the growing Middle East conflicts and the recent disasters resulting from earthquakes and tornados. The World bank President said that we are one shock away from crisis. Other nations being downgraded due to their debt ratings include Ireland, Portugal, and Greece but it’s a much bigger deal for the US to receive this downgrade because the dollar is the basis for the global reserve.

Some countries are calling for the removal of the US dollar as the standard. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) are calling for the dollar to be set aside and a new multicurrency standard be established. They are putting increasing pressure for this economic shakeup. Billionaire real-estate magnate Sam Zell warns that Americans should brace for a "disastrous" 25 percent decline in the standard of living if the U.S. dollar’s reign as the global reserve currency ends. Zell’s prediction is kind compared to other predictions.

When you get right to it, as the scripture in Revelation presented above illustrates, it comes down to the ability to purchase food. Already there are signs that inflation is affecting food purchase as demonstrated in these articles:

• Global food price index hit record high in February
• Rising costs worldwide could lead to food riots
• Thousands protest against high food prices in Delhi
• Thousands protest in Bolivia over rising prices

Not that my intent is to make your eye twitch uncontrollably, but here is more on the failing economy and leadership of America:

• Third World America?
• The Decline and Fall of the American Empire
• US Military Prepares for Economic Collapse

America began with a healthy work ethic, but this has developed into a materialistic spirit. America is blessed with a great freedom to practice worship of God that Christians in many other nations desire, but this freedom of religion seems to have turned into a freedom to not worship. Whether its affluence or simply an attitude of not needing God because the American can gain what he needs with is own efforts and influence, whatever—it is all related, but we have to admit the church in America lacks the dedication and commitment to God that, for instance, the underground church in China is experiencing. Fortunately, there are pockets of Christians rising and seeking deeper relationships with God in America.

The blessings on America look to be waning. The hope is that as people begin to struggle they will turn to God and renew their relationship in a deeper way with Him. That is God’s desire and that would be the single bright spot of this decline. The ultimate plan is that eventually a one-world currency will be implemented, but it will take a process that includes the removal of the US dollar as the standard to make that happen. This is a process, but it won’t be an easy process.

What will it be like if these articles come to pass? If the economy wanes or even collapses Prophecy Dude believes whole-heartedly that the true church will have the opportunity to rise and shine as light and salt to the lost and to the world by moving deeper and closer to God and moving in the supernatural power of God as did the early church. I believe that from the Christian’s pot on the stove will come an unending supply of food that will feed the multitudes. I believe that God’s power will supernaturally protect, that the Holy Spirit will guide, teach, and direct Christians to become the church that God designed reaching the full image and stature just before the end times. The church can teach the world about God’s economy—great things can happen out of this.

And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,  for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,  till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;  that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting,  but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—  from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. Ephesians 4:11-16

How do we get ready?

1. Most importantly, prepare by drawing closer to Him. Press in to Him; tell Him you want more of Him. Be serious about this in lengthy seasons of prayer and fasting. He will honor this effort and begin to move in your life. Be ready for some great experiences.
2. Keep tithing. In fact, find ways to increase your giving. God’s principles for getting out of debt include giving your way out. Of course you have to pay your bills, but you have to give to Him.
3. Don’t commit to any long term debt, or be very wise and thoughtful in doing so. You don’t need a brand new car or a brand new house and the freedom from the burden of high payments will free you up to enjoy God and give freely so you can be used by Him.

God will provide for those who seek Him. Mrs. Prophecy Dude’s grandmother needed soap to wash the clothing for eight children one time during the Great Depression. There was no money, so she prayed and believed God to provide. Following that, mysteriously a large block of lye soap appeared out in their field. God will supernaturally provide all our needs.

The rider on the black horse carrying the scales prophesies what is to come economically, but for those who have pressed in to find the secret place of the most high, the scales will be supernaturally tipped to their favor. God will bring the provision and increase as we faithfully perform His will.