Revelation 13: 15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. 16 And he causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads.
Last week we studied, and demonstrated how some of the five tentacles of the beast system mentioned above have already been put into place and are now growing at an alarming rate. Geolocation, tracking, and surveillance, have become mainstays of society as a whole.
And folks have become so deeply immersed in such technologies that it now seems quite difficult to live without them. For instance, it is estimated that in the city of London alone, there are approximately 500,000 surveillance cameras, watching every move you make, and every claim you stake, around the clock.
Last week we also dealt with the issue of buying and selling, as is mentioned in our first passage, and we showed from the Bible how those who are found in Christ, and who refuse to bow to the image of the beast will essentially be locked out of all commercial activity, including travel, healthcare, financials, and educational pursuits.
Revelation 13:17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!