Signs of the times in current events

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Signs of the end times? Is the rainbow cloud one of the signs of the lord's second arrival in glory above the clouds?

The following is an inspiring document from saint John who was to prophecy again to nations and people after the book of revelation.

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Revelation 10

1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:

2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,

3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.

4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.

5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,

6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:

7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.

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I almost never use cash. Do you know government officials can seize cash you have on your person. They assume someone with 1000 or more in cash, the money was obtained illegally. So cash like that is thought to be from the underground economy.
 

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I almost never use cash. Do you know government officials can seize cash you have on your person. They assume someone with 1000 or more in cash, the money was obtained illegally. So cash like that is thought to be from the underground economy.
I suspect that mainly seniors use cash much more than younger people. But as seniors disappear cash is disappearing and will soon be gone. Cashless / Rev 13.
 

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I almost never use cash. Do you know government officials can seize cash you have on your person. They assume someone with 1000 or more in cash, the money was obtained illegally. So cash like that is thought to be from the underground economy.
In various ways, your right, but not everywhere or for everyone.

You would be labeled a criminal or affiliate of such in areas, if the authority does that.

Jesus was with the publicans and sinners. Accused also. First there would be conspiracy and false accusations if the authority didn't like you like Jesus and his disciples. Then attempts to ensnare you into criminal accusations.

Some criminal organized crime groups do that, and have learned antichrist tactics perhaps from Jesus's story. They may use the legal system against a person as well the mental health system. Don't leave out anything they can use against a person, like medical system and others.

Such is the history of organized crime. So be wise as a serpent, harmless as a dove. Protect our Christian rights, citizen rights, human rights, etc. Protect our God loving and God fearing country(s).

God is here with us, blessed are those who suffer for his, God's name sake. Jesus is lord, his father king.

But hopefully the enemy is overthrown and the nations become our lord's. That has always been the lord's prayer we use.

Criminals have various crimes, theft, murder, lies, whoredoms, enslavement, false imprisonment, they fight against God given Christian rights and law. And they mauraud against Christians.

I like Jude:


Peace be to you my family in Jesus and God the Father, the holy ghost also.

Devin
 

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Federal Asset Forfeiture and Seizures – What You Need to Know​

Federal asset forfeiture laws allow authorities to seize property they believe is connected to crimes such as money laundering, drug trafficking, fraud and other financial offenses.
This can include cash, bank accounts, vehicles, real estate and even personal items such as jewelry or electronics.

Although asset forfeiture is intended to disrupt criminal operations and recover illegal proceeds, it can also affect individuals who have not been convicted — or even charged — with a crime.

Knowing how the process works, the steps involved, and the potential defenses is crucial if you find yourself facing a seizure of assets.

Civil forfeiture​

Civil forfeiture does not require a criminal conviction, and this lower threshold makes it more controversial.

In these cases, the government files a lawsuit directly against the property itself, alleging that it is tied to criminal activity. The standard of proof is typically a preponderance of the evidence rather than beyond a reasonable doubt.

This means that the government only needs to show that it is more likely than not that the property is connected to a crime. Individuals can lose their assets even if they are never charged with wrongdoing.

Examples: Cash seized from a vehicle during a routine traffic stop if law enforcement believes it is connected to narcotics distribution, even if the owner is not charged with a crime.

Administrative forfeiture​

Administrative forfeiture allows certain federal agencies, such as the DEA or Customs and Border Protection, to seize property without going through the court system if the value is below a specific threshold or if it is deemed contraband.

A person who wants to challenge an administrative forfeiture can force the government to move the case into federal court by requesting judicial review.

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I have worried about even buying a used car with cash! As in if police found me with such cash, they can seize it AND use it for themselves in their jobs. I have seen this happen to normal people on various news shows too.

Many years ago, driving back from Florida on I95, we were stopped by several unmarked cars. We were in an older Buick SW and had two kids with us. They examined us, and the car and we were told the reason they pulled us over, we fit the profile for drugs being transported. After maybe 15 minutes they let us go.
 
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Corrupt Cop is a thief and now being prosecuted

Hope all is well.

I know things get odd in these times. There are good people that help.

Sometimes things aren't what they seem too.

Take for instance the 'witch hunt' as I call it.

That is when people demand someone guilty is found to pay for what they found at a scene of a victim, or knowledge about an incident they demand to know, it can be to their misfortune.

The 'witch hunt' is where people need a guilty person to pay for some crime. Maybe someone was found deceased in a murder scene. Not long ago, that may have ended up in a jury trial or other persons fitting 'the best evidence' that could be used to convict a person in a court of law. And some later were found innocent, sometimes after serving 25 to 50 years in prison.

Jury's are not advanced criminal forensic investigators with decades of experience. Licensed university degrees and a lifetime of serving. But it does happen. The old joke that is not funny is the case of the 'black man' during the Civil rights era, that these days says: "this is the bull sh@*". When the focus of the witch hunt turns to him.

Holding on to anger is a good way to keep turbulent feelings inside of course.

Church and God's spirit heals, especially when we ask him for help forgiving, or letting go of things we can't resolve so we can be at peace and continue with our lives and release the yoke of troubles people or incidents may bring into our lives.

Bad things happen to good people and bad people. Good things happen to good people and bad people. The lord desires all to repent and follow after him. He calls people towards him and his father. Died and risen for that purpose. He joys in the returning child, and blesses who he will bless. Even if that's someone that has caused us grief. Or someone whom we love.

Cheers,

Devin
 
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In the Lord I put my trust; how say ye to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain,

2 for lo, the wicked bend their bow and make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart;

3 if the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?”

4 The Lord is in His holy temple! The Lord’S throne is in heaven! His eyes behold; His eyelids test the children of men!

5 The Lord trieth the righteous; but the wicked and him that loveth violence, His soul hateth.

6 Upon the wicked He shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and a horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

7 For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; His countenance doth behold the upright.
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v6 in other words, hell awaits the wicked.
Upon the wicked He will rain coals;
Fire and brimstone and a burning wind
Shall be [b]the portion of their cup.
 
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