Hi John and Doves,

That post is simply beautiful. Incredibly profound. So many layers. I loved your description of we humans being the crowning glory of God's creation. How believers have so much to offer to the big picture. Don't take my word for it, Doves. I have linked John's post below for those who missed it. The depth and detail are delicious to read.  It's fascinating how trade is linked to so many prophetic details. Money/trade is what keeps the financial wheels turning, after all.

https://www.fivedoves.com/rapture/2025/tradewar20.html

I was wondering about the destruction of a third of the ships in Revelation 8:9  (linked below). Are these warships or container ships (trade)? This passage number (8.9) sort of numerically links to Revelation 7:9 which is when the multitudes from every nation suddenly appear in heaven - holding palm branches - which has an important link pointing to Passover. If I am absorbing this correctly, it appears that the looming trade war really gets nasty just after the rapture. When great tribulation hits, it's going to be horrendous. We are NOT appointed to wrath but scripture tells us that we will suffer tribulations in this world. The wrath is not for believers.


https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%208&version=NIV


Thank you, John.
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Thanks, Fay!
Amen to your last two lines about wrath not reserved for us believers!
John