Please read this first!

I am making this beginning statement because some people are NOT reading this entire article and are then writing me to rebuke me.

Proverbs says that it is shameful to comment on something without hearing the whole matter.

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. Proverbs 18:13

Some of you should be ashamed of yourself for writing me or writing about this article on internet forums when you did not read the whole thing.

If that is you, SHAME ON YOU!!

Note to the patriots out there! This article is about the scenario of "IF" we are in the tribulation period and you did not have time to "bug out" and flee to another city, the mountains, outside of the country etc.

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the stormtroopers knocked on your door with infantry and tanks pointed at your house. Now you have a decision. What do you do?? This article is about the testimony of Jesus. If you are more concerned about being a tough guy and going out in a "blaze of glory," then shoot at the soldiers outside of your house. They will accommodate you!

If you want to have the testimony of endurance and patience, read the article.
By the way, this article is not for the "tuff-guys" that will end up "dead" by shooting at them. If you want to get to heaven by being Rambo, it is your choice!

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Wise as Serpents and Innocent as Doves –
Delivered up to Internment Camps -
( Updated See Clarification Addendum Below)

Watchman's Warning: This article has some disturbing content! - Only for the Remnant
Nathan Leal - Jan 17, 2008

So where or when are we in the end times? I still believe that we are in the preliminary “end time” stages that precede the tribulation period. Jesus called this period of time; the beginning of sorrows or the birth pangs.

We can read about this in Matthew 24:6-8

“And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

All these are the beginning of sorrows.”

At some point in the future, the prophetic chain of events will transform this world from the time of sorrows into the tribulation period. The book of Revelation tells us that during the tribulation, the final Beast Empire will take over the world.

During this time, Satan will be given authority to control this empire and to use it to overcome and kill Christians for three and one half years. I believe that the beast empire that we read about in the scriptures is the very same New World Order Empire that is now emerging.

When the New World Order arrives, all of the governments of the world will eventually take part in Satan’s hideous plan to oppress Christians. This includes America.

How will Christians be overcome? According to Matthew 24:9: “Then shall they deliver you up…”

Delivered up to what?

I would assume, delivered up to incarceration. In practical terms, this means that government authorities will be conducting campaigns to round up Christians. This will be similar to the way that the Nazis rounded up people during World War II.

While the thought of internment camps in America sounds far-fetched, it is no longer fiction. Since 9/11, the US government has contracted with KBR Halliburton to build internment camps in different places of the United States.

According to Halliburton's website, "the purpose for the camps is to be used in the event of an emergency influx of immigrants into the U.S., or to support the rapid development of new programs."

Interesting statement, "new programs," I wonder if “national emergency” or “martial law” is considered a new program. Most likely the new program will include labeling the new guests of the camps - "enemy combatants."

Now so far, I have been explaining that according to the Scriptures, “roundup campaigns” and the “internment” of Christians will happen in the future. I imagine that the question on everyone's mind is; how far into the future? Unfortunately, that is the part of the answer that none of us really knows.

I guess it could happen in 3 to 5 years, or as far away as 10 to 50 years! Honestly, I really do not know.

But even though we do not know how far away these events are in the future, it is important that we as Christians understand how we should behave when these things happen.

You may ask, “How we should behave during incarceration?” That’s right!

Christian Prisoners

I believe that the Scriptures tell us how Christians should seek to conduct themselves when this oppression begins.

For the sake of discussion, let us assume that we will see these days in our lifetime.

According to Scripture, those days will be used to prepare the Bride of Christ to meet Jesus at His return. Therefore these trying times will be for the purpose of trying our faith and perfecting us. ( Sorry, this means no Pre-tribulation Rapture! )

In Luke 21:19 it says, "In your patience possess ye your souls."

What does that mean? Jesus made that statement in the context of end time persecution and betrayal. Jesus knew that future Christians would be delivered up to internment camps.

If we are of the fold that will eventually see these things happen to us, it will be through of our willingness to go into captivity that we will exhibit faith and patience.

What would be the opposite of that? Well, in layman's terms, the opposite of faith and patience in this context, would be those individuals that would seek to be part of paramilitary resisters of the New World Order Beast, or in short, those that would want to be Rambo!

I'm sure that you are aware of this type of person. He's that guy that would stack sandbags all around his house, put on camouflage, and try to stand up to the mighty arsenal of the Beast's weapons.

But what would happen to anyone that tried to do this?

Revelation 13:10 says, "He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity..."

What does that mean? It simply means that anyone who willingly assembles and gathers together their family and friends to go into the camps of captivity, shall go into captivity.

To Be or Not to Be - Rambo !!

But let's read the next part of Revelation 13:10, "... he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword; here is the patience and faith of the saints."

What does that mean? It means that antigovernment patriots who try to fight the New World Order Beast will be killed!

So here's the scenario folks, there is a knock at the door. When you answer the door, there are several New World Order tanks and a bus in front of your house. The soldier at the door instructs your family to climb aboard the bus. Of course you ask him, "Where are you taking us?" To which he says, "Your family is in danger, we are taking you to a safe place."

If you were ever to face this situation, you would have a choice. Go with them to their New World Order Hilton Resort or...

... Go out in a blaze of glory!

For the record, I do not believe that a person who would try to fight the New World Order Beast would be displaying faith and patience. Faith and patience can only be shown by willing surrender, just like Christ did.

What did Jesus say when he was arrested and delivered up? He told Peter to put away his sword. If we are followers of Jesus, and we want to follow in His steps, then we must drink from the same cup of suffering.

Brethren, our willingness to drink from that cup is how we show our patience and also how we possess our souls and final reward.

Fellow shipping in Glory

Here is something else to think about, imagine that it is 2000 years in the future and you are sitting around in glory visiting with five other saints who were also martyrs, just like you.

You and your fellow saints are reminiscing about how challenging it was during the tribulation period. And each person would take turns testifying how they gave up their life willingly to bring glory to Christ, the others in the group would celebrate with him on how joyous they felt that they also gave their lives for Christ. They would also testify that indeed, the peace of God was with them as they surrendered.

Now imagine, as this conversation is going on, another saint walks up and joins in the conversation. When he is asked how his life ended and how he came to glory, he says... "Uhh… I was trying to fight a new world order military tank with my 22 rifle and they blew up my house with me in it!"

Think about that folks, in heaven, being a Rambo tough guy on earth will not be impressive!

Now brethren, I know that these words do not sound like Patrick Henry. But I am not talking about the British Red Coats. I am talking about the end time beast empire controlled by satan. Physical tough guy prowess will never beat satan in the end times.

Fighting against satan in the end times will not be accomplished by the carnal weapons of man. There can be no victory with guns and bullets.

Victory will only be accomplished by faith and patience.  Just like our Lord and Master.

So the choice is yours….be like Jesus….or be like Rambo!!

Nathan Leal - A Watchman

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I have been told that this article sounds like appeasement and pacifism to Big Brother!

Addendum: One thing that I did not mention was when these events arrive at the End of Days, it does NOT mean that Christians cannot seek to run to the mountains. ie - leave the country as God leads, etc. Jesus even told us to do that.

Also, I am not talking about defending ourselves against invasion by foreign soldiers during non-Apocalyptic times!

Taking up arms against regular tyrants like our forefathers did against British oppression or invaders is a proper reaction.

Also, I am not talking about self defense for your family and friends against regular civilian evil, ie - home invaders, burglars, gangs and rapists, etc.

I am talking about the armies of the Beast End Time Empire! My main point is that when these times begin, IF they are at your door, and you are surrounded by soldiers with semi-automatic loaded weapons, we will live longer if we go with them.

If storm troopers are at your door, it is TOO late to bug out! That would mean only two choices: go with them or try to fight them. Honestly, do you really think that in this scenario any citizen could win in a gunfight? Engaging them in this scenario will insure your death!!

So going along with them to the camps does not mean that you are a "weak" pacifist. It means that you are being wise and keeping your family alive.

Again, folks, I am talking about the tribulation period.

Another point: When it is time to check in to their resort. There will be massive ministry opportunity for the remnant to take part in. Many discouraged ones will need uplifting, prayer and teaching in those places.

It is possible that not everyone will be killed in those camps. Some may be work camps and just like in Hitler's camps, many may endure until the "liberator" arrives.

In our case it will be our Lord Jesus!

Amen and Amen!!