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The storm known as Hurricane Irma continues to affect the USA with its damage a major concern in places it has already harmed:<\/p>\n

September 10, 2017<\/p>\n

MIAMI \u2014 The fierce winds of Hurricane Irma regained Category 4 strength early Sunday as the storm\u2019s eye made it to the lower Florida Keys just before 9 a.m. The massive storm already has caused hundreds of thousands of power outages across South Florida, its leading edge lashing several major population centers.<\/p>\n

The National Weather Service said the storm made landfall at 9:10 a.m. on Cudjoe Key, with wind gusts reaching 130 mph. Forecasters warn that a second landfall could happen later on Sunday as Irma heads north to the U.S. mainland.<\/p>\n

Officials said storm surges in the Keys could reach a devastating five to 10 feet there before the hurricane slowly proceeds up the state\u2019s west coast.<\/p>\n

\u201cA very dangerous day is unfolding in the Florida Keys and much of West Florida,\u201d Michael Brennan, a senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center, said in an early morning update Sunday. \u201cIt certainly could inundate the entire island. That\u2019s why everyone in the Keys was urged so strongly to evacuate.\u201d https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/post-nation\/wp\/2017\/09\/09\/destructive-winds-rain-hit-florida-as-hurricane-irma-approaches\/?utm_term=.8ba3cd6273f1<\/a><\/p>\n

September 10, 2017<\/p>\n

Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys this morning as powerful winds and rain pummeled the state, leaving at least three people dead and over 1 million households and businesses without power. …<\/p>\n

As of 10 a.m. the storm’s eye was moving away from the Florida Keys while, to the north on Florida’s west coast, the city of Naples braced for the dangerous eye wall to move over its area later in the day. http:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/hurricane-irma-close-landfall-florida-keys-dead-state\/story?id=49738525<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hurricane Irma has virtually destroyed the island of Barbuda, caused a million people in Puerto Rico to be without power, caused flooding in Haiti, wreaked havoc in Cuba, hurt St. Bart, partially crippled St. Martin, caused a pullback of the sea from the beaches of the Bahamas, nicked the Dominican Republic, resulted in mass evacuations in Florida, and has left dead people and destruction of property in its wake.<\/p>\n

And then there is also the flooding from Hurricane Harvey, and the issues associated with Hurricanes Jose and Katia.<\/p>\n

The devastation from Hurricane Irma has been massive:<\/p>\n

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Irma grazed the Turks & Caicos Islands earlier Friday as it swept toward the southeastern Bahamas \u2014 promising more devastation after flattening homes and cutting power<\/a> to a string of Caribbean islands and killing at least 12 people. …<\/p>\n

It hit Puerto Rico with a glancing blow<\/a> late Wednesday, killing at least three people, after battering the islands of Barbuda, St. Bart and St. Martin.<\/p>\n

Thousands of people were left homeless in French-controlled St. Martin, where four people were reported dead and thousands more were left homeless after Irma demolished 95 percent of buildings on the island. One death was reported on the Dutch side of the island. Another death was reported on the island of Barbuda.<\/p>\n

Video obtained by NASA had the eye of Irma, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record<\/a>, passing just to the north of the Dominican Republic on Thursday morning. https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/storyline\/hurricane-irma\/hurricane-irma-has-miami-its-sights-after-cutting-deadly-swath-n799476<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Notice that Irma is “the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record.” Those who do not think things are changing are deluding themselves.<\/p>\n

There are also many affected by typhoons (e.g. Southern China has been seeing more typhoons than usual this year<\/a>)– a typhoon is the same thing as a hurricane. There has also been severe flooding in parts of Asia:<\/p>\n

Bangladesh, India and Nepal have been affected by the worst floods in decades<\/a> impacting on almost 41 million people and killing thousands. \u2026 More than a third of Bangladesh and Nepal, and large areas of India have been flooded, and the situation is expected to worsen as monsoon season continues through the end of September. http:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/voices\/houston-texas-floods-storm-harvey-south-east-asia-wont-hear-a7920381.html<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Weather changes help show us that the world can quickly and dramatically change.<\/p>\n

While many humans often seem to think otherwise, God is in charge and controls the weather:<\/p>\n

7 Praise the Lord from the earth,
\nYou great sea creatures and all the depths;
\n8 Fire and hail, snow and clouds;
\nStormy wind, fulfilling His word; (Psalms 148:7-8)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hurricanes are consistent with the following scriptures about rain and wind:<\/p>\n

26 \u201cBehold, God is great, and we do not know Him; Nor can the number of His years be discovered. 27 For He draws up drops of water, Which distill as rain from the mist, 28 Which the clouds drop down And pour abundantly on man. 29 Indeed, can anyone understand the spreading of clouds, The thunder from His canopy? 30 Look, He scatters His light upon it, And covers the depths of the sea. 31 For by these He judges the peoples<\/strong>; He gives food in abundance. 32 He covers His hands with lightning, And commands it to strike. 33 His thunder declares it, The cattle also, concerning the rising storm. (Job 36:26-33)<\/p>\n

25 For He commands and raises the stormy wind,Which lifts up the waves of the sea. 26 They mount up to the heavens, They go down again to the depths;Their soul melts because of trouble. 27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, And are at their wits\u2019 end. 28 Then they cry out to the Lord in their trouble, And He brings them out of their distresses. 29 He calms the storm,So that its waves are still. 30 Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven. 31 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! 32 Let them exalt Him also in the assembly of the people, And praise Him in the company of the elders. 33 He turns rivers into a wilderness, And the watersprings into dry ground; 34 A fruitful land into barrenness, For the wickedness of those who dwell in it. 35 He turns a wilderness into pools of water, And dry land into watersprings<\/strong>. 36 There He makes the hungry dwell, That they may establish a city for a dwelling place, 37 And sow fields and plant vineyards, That they may yield a fruitful harvest. 38 He also blesses them, and they multiply greatly; And He does not let their cattle decrease. (Psalms 107:25-38)<\/p>\n

17 He casts out His hail like morsels;
\nWho can stand before His cold?
\n18 He sends out His word and melts them;
\nHe causes His wind to blow, and the waters flow<\/strong>. (Psalms 147:17-18)<\/p>\n

3 He sends it forth under the whole heaven, His lightning to the ends of the earth. 4 After it a voice roars; He thunders with His majestic voice, And He does not restrain them when His voice is heard. 5 God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend. 6 For He says to the snow, \u2018Fall on the earth\u2019; Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength<\/strong>. 7 He seals the hand of every man, That all men may know His work. 8 The beasts go into dens, And remain in their lairs. 9 From the chamber of the south comes the whirlwind, And cold from the scattering winds of the north. 10 By the breath of God ice is given, And the broad waters are frozen. 11 Also with moisture He saturates the thick clouds; He scatters His bright clouds. 12 And they swirl about, being turned by His guidance, That they may do whatever He commands them On the face of the whole earth. 13 He causes it to come, Whether for correction, Or for His land, Or for mercy. (Job 37:3-13)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

God controls the weather. Wet weather is sometimes used by God for judgment and correction. Hurricanes are consistent with prophecy (watch also today’s new video Hurricanes and Prophecy<\/a>).<\/p>\n

As regular readers of this page are aware, I have repeatedly warned of weather problems coming. Back in 2009, in my book, 2012 and the Rise of the Secret Sect<\/em>, I warned about something that would soon happen:<\/p>\n

Odd weather patterns result in … natural disasters. Matthew 24:7 …<\/p>\n

The world is actually in a berserk transition … It is the beginning of sorrows. Matthew 24:8 (Thiel B. 2012 and the Rise of the Secret Sect. Nazarene Books, 2009, p. 240)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Since that was published, we have had record smashing heat, stronger hurricanes, and odd weather problems. These weather issues should serve as a wake-up call.<\/p>\n

As far as prophecy and Hurricanes Irma and Harvey go, consider the following which was posted here in 2011 and 2015:<\/p>\n

Since the USA is already in more debt than any nation in the history of the world, it may be that weather problems (such as one or two incidents like Hurricane Katrina), earthquakes, and crop failures may combine in what could be called a \u201cperfect storm\u201d to push the USA over the edge for it to fall. (Thiel B. Weather Affected Fall of Rome, Will it Affect the USA\u2019s Fall?<\/a>\u00a0COGwriter, January 16, 2011)<\/p>\n

Weather events will negatively affect the USA and contribute to its downfall. \u2026<\/p>\n

The USA more and more trusts in perversity with its governmental acceptance of abortion<\/a>, selling baby parts, pornography<\/a>, massive debt, and the homosexual agenda<\/a>. \u2026<\/p>\n

The USA did not repent after Hurricane Katrina. I do believe that something much worse than Hurricane Katrina will affect the USA. (Thiel B. Hurricane Katrina ten years later: Will something worse happen to the USA?<\/a> COGwriter.com, August 28, 2015)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hurricane Irma, and the recent earthquake in Mexico are consistent with the following that Jesus said:<\/p>\n

8 And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of sorrows. (Mark 13:8)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Earthquakes, floods, typhoons, and hurricanes are troubling. We are in the beginning of sorrows.<\/p>\n

Those affected by the hurricanes, typhoons, and the Mexican earthquake are in my prayers. But these events were not really unexpected.<\/p>\n

We also finalized a new video today: Hurricanes and Prophecy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Weather events should serve as a wake-up call to all.<\/p>\n

Changes are happening.<\/p>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Hurricanes and Prophecy<\/a> Hurricane Harvey dropped the greatest amount of rainfall in any USA storm. Hurricane Irma was the strongest hurricane ever in the Atlantic. Hurricane Irma wiped out most of the island of Barbuda, caused a million to lose power in Puerto Rico, devastated St. Martin’s, hit Cuba, and hit Florida. A news headline stated ” ‘Nature\u2019s gone crazy’: Winds, fire, floods and quakes plague North America.” Is there any tie to prophecy? Are heavy winds and rains discussed in the Bible? Any ties to homosexuality and other forms of immorality? What about Donald Trump and Jennifer Lawrence? Does God control the weather? What does God want people to do? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more. This is a video.
\nWeather Blessings and Sorrows<\/a> Are weather problems a warning? What should be done? What does the Bible teach about weather? What about floods, droughts, heat, earthquakes, tornadoes, and solar storms? Here is a related YouTube video Does God Use Weather?<\/a> A related item in the Spanish language would be Bendiciones y maldiciones del clima<\/a>.
\nEarthquakes Today and Bible Prophecy<\/a> Contains a cool up-to-the-hour update of earthquakes around the world from USGS. It also explains what did Jesus teach about earthquakes and how the Bible describes “the big one” (as well as when it is expected).
\nThe \u2018Unpardonable Sin\u2019 and \u2018Climate Change\u2019?<\/a> On September 7, 2016, Olav Fykse Tveit, Church of Norway Pastor, and the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, essentially declared that those who ignore \u2018climate change\u2019 are committing the \u2018unpardonable sin\u2019 against the Holy Spirit. Are those two even related? In this video, Dr. Thiel answers that and explains from the Bible what the \u2018unpardonable sin\u2019 is and how you can avoid it. He also discusses aspects of Christianity and the environment.
\nThe Bible, Christians, and the Environment<\/a> How should Christians view the environment? Does the Bible give any clues? What are some of the effects of air, water, and land pollution? Is environmental pollution a factor in autism and death? Do pollutants seem to double the autism risk? What will Jesus do? A YouTube video is available titled Air Pollution, Autism, and Prophecy<\/a>.
\nMexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, and the Caribbean in Prophecy<\/a> [Espa\u00f1ol: M\u00e9xico, Am\u00e9rica central, Suram\u00e9rica, Brasil y el Caribe en la profec\u00eda<\/a>] [Portugu\u00eas: M\u00e9xico, Am\u00e9rica Central, \u00c1m\u00e9rica do Sul, e Brasil na profecia<\/a>] What will happen to those of Latin America? Will they have prosperity? Will they cooperate with Europe? Will they suffer in the future? What role might the various Caribbean nations\/territories play?
\nChristian Repentance<\/a> Do you know what repentance is? Is it really necessary for salvation? A related sermon is also available titled: Real Christian Repentance<\/a>.
\nThe Bible Condemns Homosexuality<\/a> \u201cSame-sex marriage\u201d for \u201cgays\u201d and lesbians is becoming more acceptable to many. What does the Bible teach about homosexuality? Can homosexuals change? A related video sermon is titled: What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?<\/a>
\nPornography: A scourge on society<\/a> Is pornography harmless fun? Does the Bible teach anything about it? What are the views of some involved with it? Here is a link to a YouTube video Pornography: Harmless Fun or a Scourge on Society? <\/a>
\nAnglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel<\/a> Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-Am\u00e9rica & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel<\/a>. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter?<\/a> and British are the Covenant People<\/a>. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be Barack Obama and the State of the Apocalypse<\/a>.
\nWill the Anglo-Saxon Nations be Divided and Have People Taken as Slaves?<\/a> Will the lands of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand be divided? What about Jerusalem? What does Bible prophecy teach? Are there non-biblical prophecies that support this idea? Who will divide those lands? Who will end up with the lands and the people? Here is a link to a video titled Will the USA and other Anglo-nations be Divided and Their People Made Slaves? <\/a> Here is a related item in the Spanish language \u00bfSer\u00e1n divididas las naciones anglosajonas?<\/a>
\nBritish are the Covenant People <\/a> What do \u2018British\u2019 and \u2018Britain\u2019 mean in Hebrew? Are the descendants of the Anglo-Saxons people of the covenant? Does the British royal family connect to the throne of David? What does the Bible teach? What does history show us? Is there any DNA evidence related to British-Israelism? When did Christianity make it to the British Isles? Could Jeremiah have made it to the British Isles? What type of Christians made it to the British Isles? Did the last King of England believe in British Israelism?
\nDonald Trump in Prophecy<\/a> Prophecy, Donald Trump? Are there prophecies that Donald Trump may fulfill? Are there any prophecies that he has already helped fulfill? Could a Donald Trump presidency be apocalyptic? A related video is titled: Donald: ‘Trump of God’ or Apocalyptic?<\/a>
\nTrump Presidency Magic 8 Ball or Bible Prophecy?<\/a> BBC<\/em> reported that one might as well use a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’ to try to predict what will happen in the remaining time of Donald Trump’s presidency. What is a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’? Dr. Thiel not only explains that, but also briefly goes over 10 biblically-based warnings he wrote would happen if Donald Trump were elected that have already began to come to pass. He also goes over something he wrote back in 2008 that the Trump presidency is also helping lead to fulfillment. Should you trust Bible prophecy or not? Dr. Thiel says that Bible prophecy can be trusted, despite the view of skeptics and others that either overlook or despise the Bible. This is a video.
\nDonald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a> This 188 page book is for people truly interested in prophecies related to Donald Trump and the United States, including learning about several that have already been fulfilled and those that will be fulfilled in the future. The physical book can be purchased at Amazon for $12.99 from the following link: Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a>.
\nDonald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse-Kindle Edition<\/a> This electronic version of the 188 page print edition is available for only US$3.99. And you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device: Please click HERE to download one of Amazon \u0019s Free<\/strong> Reader Apps<\/a>. After you go to for your free Kindle reader and then go to Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse-Kindle Edition<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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