NOTES: suggests have water and salt water taffy and hang out with an old friend and a fellow servant of the Lord. 

Tom gives some verses about rejoicing. Psalm 118: 24, This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Reads Psalm 9:2, Psalm 13: 5-6 and Zephaniah 31: 17. 

Tom talks about in this year, in the Chinese New Year they call if the year of the dragon. Their February 10 is the end of the year of the rabbit and call it the year of the wood dragon. Symbolizes much in Chinese mythology and astrology. We know in the Bible the dragon refers to satan. 

Tom says some say WW3 has already begun. Some say it started in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine. Some say October 7 this year. Most think that if it hasn’t started that it will soon. Tom says we just wait for Jesus as we see things in place and won’t be here much longer.

News:

This is from website called The most important news. Michael is his name, a believer but who is post trib. It says, no turning back. No way to avoid apocalyptic war in the Middle East. Says won’t be long until thousands of missiles are flying back and forth. Will look far different than ever see before and the level of death and destruction will shock the whole world. 

The rapture is coming, the tribulation is coming. 

Jerusalem Post: A Lebanese report says Israel must prepare for heavy fire from Hezbollah after the recent assassination of a Hamas leader in Beirut. Tom thinks God will step in and eliminate all the enemies of Psalm 83.

Times of Israel: after the air strike on the apartment in Lebanon at the capital Tuesday night mourners call for revenge. Thousands of people took  to the streets yesterday and called for the terror group to avenge the killings. 

Israel Today: ISIS has taken responsibility for the deadly explosions that took place at the cemetery of the revolutionary guard commander at the anniversary of his death. ISIS says it calls for the need of Muslims all over the world to attack Jews all over the world. Jerusalem Post says Iran vows for the revenge of the deadliest attack since 1979 revolution that killed nearly 100 people.

Amir shows a picture of 2 ISIS that they say were responsible. The Ayatollahs say they are very disappointed because it ruined their plans to blame Israel for the bombings. 

Times of Israel: Israel’s defense minister Gallant tells US envoy there is a short window to deal with Hezbollah through diplomacy. Speaks of a new reality in the north which would allow for secure return for our citizens. He is referring to the 80,000 residents of N. Israel that were displaced. Gallant says he prefers diplomatic understanding but says they will not tolerate the threats by Hezbollah. 

Amir says with threats from Iran and proxies fighter jets are scrambling across the country. From Lebanon on the North, Red Sea on the South, Israel is on highest alert. 

Tom agrees, says he could see a major war any moment.

Insider Paper: N. Korea fires artillery shells near 2 S. Korean islands. The residents evacuated and ferry suspended. It prompted a live fire drill in S. Korea military. Saying it was the most serious since 2010. 

Shooting in Des Moines Iowa killed one and others wounded and the gunman killed himself. 

Past 24 hour earthquakes: 44 over 4.0 and 1 over 6.0.

The Guardian: in the UK the British are selling food on the black market. The cost of living is so high and much shoplifting. Tom says the theft in grocery stores is high the workers say. Last days.

Meta Facebook has a new link, a history of settings that creates a repository for all the links clicked on. The company is pushing to out and the data is used to targeting ads. Tom say, to get our information.

Clown world from Computer World: in 2024 will be the year of Ai glasses they say. Apples’s pricey vision pro augmented reality glasses that can connect with Ai. It is starting out and they say it will become popular. Tom says, my eyes are on Jesus. 

Comments: 

Says he prays for Israel, Jerusalem, and IDF soldiers every day. Says sees the words spoken about Israel in the Bible playing out before our eyes. Hard to watch but we known in the end Jesus wins. 

Loves the  testimonies of people finding forgiveness through our Savior. Tom reads a testimony. 

Asks, how can someone reject Jesus hope, love and peace. 

Gospel:

Jesus came to rescue, the perfect sacrifice. He fulfilled all the law. The Lamb of God that shed His blood for us on the cross for all sins.

Tom warns those that are lost. Has to tell the consequences of hell and eternal separation for sins.

Admit a sinner. Jesus paid for all sins. Believe in what He did. Died, buried and rose again the 3rd day. Ask forgiveness, be saved, born again with the Holy Spirit and rapture ready. He will never let you go. It is a miracle. Isaiah 43: 25, He removes our sins and remembers them no more. 

Be saved today.

Today’s Scriptures:

Psalm 118:24 KJV

[24] This is the day which the LORD hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Timestamp: 1:18

Zephaniah 3:17 KJV

[17] The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. 

Timestamp: 1:32

Psalm 9:2 KJV

[2] I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High.

Timestamp: 1:55

Psalm 13:5–6 KJV

[5] But I have trusted in thy mercy; My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. [6] I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

Timestamp: 2:05

Psalm 83:1–18 KJV

[1] Keep not thou silence, O God: Hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. [2] For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: And they that hate thee have lifted up the head. [3] They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, And consulted against thy hidden ones. [4] They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; That the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. [5] For they have consulted together with one consent: They are confederate against thee: [6] The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; Of Moab, and the Hagarenes; [7] Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; The Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; [8] Assur also is joined with them: They have holpen the children of Lot. Selah. [9] Do unto them as unto the Midianites; As to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison: [10] Which perished at Endor: They became as dung for the earth. [11] Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: Yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna: [12] Who said, Let us take to ourselves The houses of God in possession. [13] O my God, make them like a wheel; As the stubble before the wind. [14] As the fire burneth a wood, And as the flame setteth the mountains on fire; [15] So persecute them with thy tempest, And make them afraid with thy storm. [16] Fill their faces with shame; That they may seek thy name, O LORD. [17] Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; Yea, let them be put to shame, and perish: [18] That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, Art the Most High over all the earth.

Timestamp: 7:16

Proverbs 21:27 KJV

[27] The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

Timestamp: 18:43

Isaiah 43:25 KJV

[25] I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. 

Timestamp: 24:48

Testimonies:

@heather9408

Jesus saved my soul he has never left me. Even though I fall.  He picks me back up. 

His yoke is easy.  For saving me, my husband, family and my prodigal son back to the Lord.

@kristinwhisnant9030

Grandpa was a Baptist preacher.  I was brought to church every time the doors were open and always KNEW that I was saved until… January 27,1976 I found myself on my knees at the altar call crying out asking Jesus to come into my heart,  as an 11 year old girl.  Greatest blessing that I have had in my life were parents who loved the Lord and brought me to church.  I am 58 years old now. Oh how He loves you and me!

@greggsheridan9325

Hey Tom , i came to Jesus by a dream. I was in a storm with rain. The rain turned to blood then turned to hail. The hail then turned to fire and the storm was deafening. Everything then stopped and was very quiet and i heard an audible voice that said “Hes my son , follow him”. I went to church the next Sunday and went forward to get saved. I wasn’t a Christian but we used to do speed and sit up most of the night talking to our gay friends about the Bible. That was in the 80’s. Haven’t touched anything like that since.

@wildflowerwatchmen

As a child always felt he was with me at 16 i was given a bible pamphlet the little picture of the cross as a bridge to God is what did it! The little cartoons that showed my sin was washed and that i was new in him changed my life.. still going strong 20+ years later .pictures gave my eyes what my soul needed to see the simple words saved my life!!!

@motorcyclemichael2182

I was saved at the age of 7 if memory serves me correctly. I was laying under our dining room table and asked Jesus into my heart. Between ages 18-32 I was a lukewarm Christian. I returned to Christ full-on when I had children. Since 2020, when my mom passed away at only 66 from an autoimmune disorder, I have been looking up and growing closer to God every day. Praise God for His love, mercy, and grace!