This is probably my most important post of all! Please read it carefully and pray about what you should do.
In post #67 I expressed my thoughts on the mark of the beast being a microchip, what that would mean, how it fulfills Scripture, and what we need to do. I did not have any sense that I am a prophet, I just used my knowledge of Scripture, my understanding for the state of the world, and my understanding of computers and technology. But recently I watched a Youtube video by Lafonda Jackson, https://youtu.be/XgcQawlM_jw?si=c3WzgHZZACd-SLTs
and a long comment on it by @LadyJFord in which she said God has told her the same thing. Jesus has confirmed my thoughts that the mark of the beast will be a microchip able to fulfill all the fears I described and more. And the acceptance will come slowly without any suspicion by most of its evil intent, amplified by both of these testimonies.
Lafonda Jackson was in an auto accident from which she was clinically dead for over seven minutes but then miraculously came back to life. During those seven minutes she saw heaven, saw colors beyond what we have on Earth, experienced feelings for which we have no counterpart, saw everything clearly, felt completely at peace, heard heavenly music, and was drawn to a brilliant light pulsing with love, knowledge, and purpose. Then Jesus stood before her more real and present than anything she had ever experienced. His presence was overwhelming with shear power and love. He looked at her with perfect love and tenderness so much that she felt completely loved. Then He showed her scenes from the future. People were willingly accepting the implantation of a microchip in their hands or foreheads. They were promised convenience, security, and connection, the next step in human evolution. She saw how these seemingly simple devices would become mandatory, first for government employees, then for private sector workers, and then for private citizens. It was all very subtle and there was no mention that it was the mark of the beast and was the result of evil intentions. It was said to be progress, innovation, and the next step in technological evolution. People weren’t being forced; they were lining up to receive it. Then He showed her something that broke her heart. Christians who had studied prophecy their whole lives were being deceived because they expected something obvious. He told her to tell us the mark will come as something promising convenience, security, and confidence, solving problems that seem unsolvable. It will begin slowly, first as a voluntary program and then as a necessity for daily life. Those who refuse will first face inconvenience, then discrimination, and finally persecution. This incredibly confirms the thought I have had about the mark of the beast. (Maybe I am prophetic after all!).
He then showed her something beautiful, communities who had chosen to be faithful that have created alternative systems of support and commerce., living simply but freely, maintaining their faith in spite of increasing pressures to conform. He told her His people need to prepare now, not with fear but with love and wisdom. They must build community, strengthen their faith, and must learn to live differently than the world.
He then showed the chip would be marketed first as a solution to identity theft and financial fraud. Second it would be a way to protect children and the elderly. Third, it would promise to end human trafficking and illegal immigration. Fourth, it would offer unprecedented convenience and security. Fifth, respected religious leaders would endorse it. These leaders would say it is not the mark of the beast because it does not require denying Christ. Jesus told her that the mark’s teller would not lie regarding its technology, instead it would lie in telling what accepting it represents, the final choice between trusting in human systems or trusting in God.
While He could not tell her exact dates and times, He did tell her signs to watch for: a global economic crisis that makes digital currencies seem necessary, increasing natural disasters that will make tracking citizens seem crucial, a movement toward world-wide systems that would make resistance seem selfish and dangerous, a break in technological advancement that would make the mark seem like the next major advancement in human existence,
Then He showed her how Christians need to take specific actions. gave her four things we need to be doing in preparation for that time: First, strengthen our relationship with God through prayer and Bible study. Second, build strong supportive communities with other believers. Third, learn practical skills that will help us learn to live independently of the system. [Perhaps connect with the Amish for help and ideas on living independent of technology.] Fourth, develop alternative ways to trading goods and services. Fifth, cultivate unshakeable faith that God will provide. [Heaven Is Beyond Imagination will give you such a picture of God and His Kingdom that you will see that His love for you exceeds all your greatest expectations, and George Mueller’s biography will show you concretely how to trust God for all your needs as he did running five orphanages in London in the nineteenth century without ever asking anyone for anything but trusting God entirely.]
Jesus then showed her the eternal consequences of accepting the mark. Accepting the mark would eternally affect their acceptance of God in such in a way as it can never be undone. He told her to tell us that no convenience is worth your soul. God has already told us all about this: “A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: ‘If anyone worships the beast and his image and receives his mark on the forehead or on the hand, he, too, will drink the wine of God’s fury, which He has poured full strength into the cup of His wrath. He will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment rises for ever and ever. There is no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and his image, or for anyone who receives the mark of his name.’ This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints that obey God’s commandments and remain faithful to Jesus.” (Revelation 14:9-13, NIV)
Jesus told her that He will provide for those who remain faithful and that we need not fear because He is with us always even unto the end of the age. Some of us will face martyrdom rather than accept the mark. [But keep in mind that we have eternal life after accepting Jesus and they can’t kill us, they can only separate our spirits from our bodies to allow us to live in God’s holy Kingdom forever.] But their sacrifice will inspire the rest of us to stand firm. He showed her how He will supernaturally provide for those who refuse the mark. He showed her how the mark will affect people spiritually. Those who accept the mark will not immediately realize what they have done. Gradually their ability to perceive spiritual truths would diminish. Their hearts would harden progressively until they could no longer feel the Holy Spirit’s conviction. It is irreversible because it fundamentally causes a person not to be able to respond to God. Then Jesus showed her that this time of testing will also be a time of unprecedented revival. As the world will grow more obvious in its opposition to God, many would recognize the truth and turn to Christ. She saw powerful moves of the Holy Spirit, particularly among young people. These youths will reject the digital mark in favor of an authentic relationship with Jesus. Jesus showed her divisions will occur as family members would try to convince others to accept the mark, employers will require it, society will ostracize those who refuse the mark. But Jesus reemphasized that He will provide for His faithful ones. He told her to tell us to prepare our hearts now and build strong foundations now, not during the storm.
He then showed her practical ways believers can prepare: First, developing skills in growing and preserving food. [Check with those who already know how to do this, the Amish for example. I don’t have a green thumb and will need lots of help!] Second, learn basic medical care and natural remedies. Third, build networks of trustworthy believers. Fourth, establish alternate communication systems. Fifth, create local systems for sharing resources.
But most importantly, Jesus emphasized developing spiritual preparation. [Like John said in Revelation, “This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints that obey God’s commandments and remain faithful to Jesus.”] He said: First, this requires deep study and memorization of Scripture. Second, develop unshakeable faith through testing. Third, learn to hear and obey God’s voice clearly. Fourth, build strong prayer lives and intimate relationships with Him. Fifth, understand and apply Biblical principles to daily life.
Jesus gave her one final crucial message. In a spirit of love He said, “Tell them this is not about fear but faith. I am coming soon, and those who endure to the end will be saved. No power on Earth can separate us from His love if we choose to remain faithful.” He then showed her the moment of His returning, a moment so glorious that she cannot describe it. She saw the joy on the faces of those who had remained faithful, a joy that made all their earthly sacrifices seem insignificant in comparison.
@LadyJFord commenting on LaFonda Jackson’s video shared how Jesus had shown her the same thing many years before, and I have shown you before the same things but not directly from Jesus as these two witnesses have shared. That is enough witnesses for you to accept the truth of this message.