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July–August 2003 Volume 5, Issue 4 Tomorrow’s World EDITOR IN CHIEF Roderick C. Meredith EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Richard F. Ames EXECUTIVE EDITOR William Bowmer REGIONALEGIONAL EDITORS: The Economics of Greed . .14 Rod McNair (Philippines) The Western nations have enjoyed unparalleled prosperity in Bruce Tyler (Australia) recent years. High finance has become the engine of economic Gerald Weston (Canada) growth for hundreds of millions who live with luxuries once Douglas S. Winnail (Europe) unheard of. Yet the Bible warns that such prosperity may come ART DIRECTOR Donna Prejean at a heavy price. PROOFREADERS: Linda Ehman Elizabeth Martin NEWS BURUREAUEAU June Olsen BUSINESS MANAGER Rodger Bardo Prophecy Is Speeding Forward . .4 In the last century, some key prophetic milestones were passed. Regional Offices But in just the last few years, the pace of prophetic fulfillment has sped up beyond what many could have imagined just a few years UNITED STATES: P.O..O. BBOX 3810 ago. 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Tomorrow’s World is protected through trademark registration in the United States, and by international treaties. Trademark registration pending in other coun- All scripture references are from the New King tries. The symbol ®, appearing herein, does not indicate trademark registration in countries where it is not yet registered or protected by treaty. James VersionVersion unless otherwise noted. *Application pending. The symbol TM* appearing herein does not indicate trademark registration. Events are moving, more swiftly now than ever inspired to write: “The LORD also will be a refuge before, toward the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And He will soon be here on earth as King of kings. We those who know Your name will put their trust in can rejoice! Yet, as we should all know, it will def- You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who initely grow darker just before the dawn. seek You” (Psalm 9:9–10). If we truly know God’s When we understand God’s purpose in dealing “name”—His enormous love, wisdom, power and with the nations of this world, we will not become mercy—we will have a peace of mind that is anxious or discouraged, even though there may be incomprehensible to carnal people of this world. sadness and despair all around us. After describing Even as a prisoner in chains—constantly in danger the terrible wars, famine, pestilence and great of being beaten or executed—the Apostle Paul earthquakes that will strike our end-time genera- exhorted: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will tion, Jesus said: “Now when these things begin to say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all happen, look up and lift up your heads, because men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, your redemption draws near” (Luke 21:28). but in everything by prayer and supplication, with Our eyes should “look up” to God, and to the thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to living Jesus Christ at His right hand, understand- God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all ing how and why they are planning and orches- understanding, will guard your hearts and minds trating world events to bring about God’s kingdom through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:4–7). on earth. As Christians, we should continually Rejoice? Even while in chains and guarded by “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and a Roman soldier? Yes! Because God was absolutely Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). As we grow, we “real” to the Apostle Paul. As Jesus did in human should gain more and more of the mind of Christ flesh, and as all of God’s faithful servants have (Philippians 2:5). We should increasingly be able done through the ages, Paul prayed to God morn- to see things from the point of view of our Savior, ing and night, studied or meditated continually on who sits at the right hand of the Father. Mankind God’s Word and His will, communed with God, now possesses weapons of mass destruction that walked and talked with God and made God the could erase human life from this entire planet. very center of his entire being. Therefore, with Apart from God, these weapons would be used. So each passing year, Paul learned more and more all of us should cry out to God, with King David of how to look at things from God’s point of view. He Israel: “Arise, O LORD, do not let man prevail; let learned to see God’s wisdom and purpose in allow- the nations be judged in Your sight. Put them in ing, and sometimes even orchestrating, events here fear, O LORD, that the nations may know them- on earth so that His overall Plan for mankind selves to be but men. Selah” (Psalm 9:19–20). would be worked out. In fact, the proper “fear” of God—the pro- Remember, when ancient King found awe, respect and worship of the great Being Nebuchadnezzar invaded and conquered Judah, it who created and now rules the heaven and earth— was not an accident. “Time and chance” was not is a great source of wisdom, faith and courage. As involved. For God had repeatedly warned the peo- we are told in Proverbs 9:10: “The fear of the LORD ple of Judah to repent and return to God. But they is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” As David was Continued on page 30 ©2003 TW Illustration–TW, digitalSTOCK Images descended and American peoples would be absolutely broken—and that later they would be the focal point of the Great Tribulation prophesied in Matthew 24:21–22 and elsewhere. Over and over, we have explained that a power- ful union of nations in Europe would arise and turn against America and Britain and eventu- ally take us into the greatest national captiv- ity in human history! My friends, the pieces of the puzzle are now beginning to come together! The major nations of Europe are coming together. The British will indeed be the “odd man out.” They will not be part of the eventual European Empire. Take note! This is a specific prediction I am making based on my knowledge of biblical prophecy. By Roderick C. Meredith The Roman Catholic-dominated nations of central Europe are beginning to It is finally happening! The panorama of end-time events assert themselves as leading to the Second Coming of Christ is becoming visible to those never before since World War II. Slowly with eyes to see! but surely, they are turn- or many years, I have had the opportunity to help preach and write the ing against the United “Ezekiel warning” message to much of the English-speaking world. With States and Britain. The the specific understanding of our nations’ identity, as revealed in Bible former respect and even F prophecy, my colleagues and I have tried to warn the Anglo-Saxon-Celtic love between the U.S.

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