Part 3 of 3 (See Archives for parts 1 and 2)
Know one knows the exact date or time of the second coming of Christ (and yes, I know, many don't even believe in it). Whether 12.21.12 marks the start point and transformation of our World into this "new age" remains to be seen. But for those of us who do subscribe to the teachings of the Bible - There is coming a show down between the god of darkness and the god of light other wise known as Armageddon and the second coming of Jesus.
Riddle To The End of The Age and The Mayan 2012 Date
Bible prophecy is all about numbers. It clearly lays out some important clues or equations to be calculated.
Mayan belief is that this re-birth is from beneath and/or from the dark rift of the Milky way which they believed to be the door to the underworld of darkness.
Essentially the Mayans told us to do in our day and time on December 21, 2012, the same thing Jesus told his disciples to do:
"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear and looking after those things which are coming on the earth; for the powers of heaven shall be shaken...And when you see these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws nigh." - Lk. 21.25-28
July 5, 2012 - NASA warns solar flares from 'huge space storm' will cause devastation. Exclusive: Britain could face widespread power blackouts and be left without critical communication signals for long periods of time, after the earth is hit by a once-in-a-generation "space storm", NASA has warned.
Senior space agency scientists believe the Earth will be hit with unprecedented levels of magnetic energy from solar flares after the Sun wakes "from a deep slumber" sometime around 2013, The Daily Telegraph can disclose. - Andrew Hough, The Telegraph
We seem to give so much credence and faith to all other numbers, dates and modern day calculations but ignore and pooh-pooh those of prophecy, until something bad happens like a natural disaster or a 9/11.
This is why Jesus called some of the people in his day "hypocrites" because suddenly they wanted to know the signs of the end of the age and he told them basically the same thing (Ramos Paraphrased version):
"So now you want to know the important things in time? But how is it that you know the trivial things like the signs of the weather, but you don't know and can't recognize the spiritually significant signs of the times all around you?" (Matt. 16.3)
Math is the key that unlocks the mysteries of the world - Isn't it true that almost all the significant modern breakthroughs and life changing theories, machines, bombs, gismos, gadgets and teachings been a result of math?
Push this, click here, turn that, press here and presto, instant gratification (or destruction)! computers, iPhones, iPads, Facebook, Internet, DVR's TV shows, radio, traffic reports, sporting events, all based on numbers on how we invest our time and money (and don't forget time to tweet!)
Well, thank God for those math geniuses - of all ages - who have unlocked the mysteries and figured out prophetic numbers to advise, inspire, confirm and wake us up!
A Call To Action
When we gain knowledge we are given an opportunity to do something positive in our circle of influence. As Dr. Stephen Covey taught us - we all have a "circle of concern" that we can't do anything about. Therefore it is best to choose to live in our "circle of control" where we begin with ourselves, and then influence our loved ones and those who trust and follow us.
In these last three articles my intention was NOT to be a "Doomsday Prophet", but rather to prophetically motivate leaders to take account, self-assess, and hone your skills to provide razor sharp leadership in your circle of influence for the 21st Century!
Repeating Dr. Friedman:
"...leaders are not 'skimmers' who only take from the top but don't put back significance to the essence of what they take from."
Hypothesis:
The Mayan Calendar prophecy on 12.21.12 is a significant date we should not ignore. Although there are aspects I may not agree with, I do believe it could be a definite astronomical "sign" of a "chaos point" marking the beginning of "new things" causing global transformation, and possibly mark the beginning of the age where the two most important men in human history showed up as prophesied in scripture.
This Isn't Another Y2K Thing...It's Science Not Theory:
"It is a fact of astronomy that the December solstice sun will be in conjunction with the great bulge of the [Milky Way] in the years around 2012 A.D." - John Major Jenkins, Mayan Scholar
A Fine Line Between Astrology & Astronomy
I'm not one who adheres to Astrology to guide my daily life or predict my future. But I do understand the spiritual significance of Astronomy and that's why I felt compelled to give time and attention to the Mayan 2012 prophecy.
The Bible is full of examples, exhortations and warnings about the stars, planets, sun and moon as signs having direct effect on life on earth.
"Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give its light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken. And then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven..." - Matt. 24.29-30
A study of the history of ancient astronomers tells us that conjunctions, like those to come on 12.21.12, of planets and constellations and appearances and disappearances of stars were seen by them as signs of the rise and fall of kings.
The Mayan Calendar prophecy on 12.21.12 is a significant date we should not ignore. Although there are aspects I may not agree with, I do believe it could be a definite astronomical "sign" of a "chaos point" marking the beginning of "new things" causing global transformation, and possibly mark the beginning of the age where the two most important men in human history showed up as prophesied in scripture.
This Isn't Another Y2K Thing...It's Science Not Theory:
"It is a fact of astronomy that the December solstice sun will be in conjunction with the great bulge of the [Milky Way] in the years around 2012 A.D." - John Major Jenkins, Mayan Scholar
A Fine Line Between Astrology & Astronomy
I'm not one who adheres to Astrology to guide my daily life or predict my future. But I do understand the spiritual significance of Astronomy and that's why I felt compelled to give time and attention to the Mayan 2012 prophecy.
The Bible is full of examples, exhortations and warnings about the stars, planets, sun and moon as signs having direct effect on life on earth.
"Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give its light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken. And then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven..." - Matt. 24.29-30
A study of the history of ancient astronomers tells us that conjunctions, like those to come on 12.21.12, of planets and constellations and appearances and disappearances of stars were seen by them as signs of the rise and fall of kings.
"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod, the king...there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east..." - Matt. 2.1, 2
As we consider the prophesy of the One World Ruler, condition of America (see first two articles), and all the other "signs of the times" around us - the 2012 Mayan prophecy could mark the symbolic "birth" of the new world ruler and fall of the old world order.
Before I go any further - a couple of notes:
1. I don't pretend to be an expert on this subject - but I have done extensive research the past couple of years trying to grasp a knowledge and understanding of its relevance.
2. There are several schools of thought around the meaning of the Mayan Calendar -I've tried to wade through all the hype and misinformation and found the work of John Major Jenkins to seem to have the best comprehensive grasp.
3. What I share here only scratches the surface of the vast amount of information on this topic - In my study and research I learned a lot. But, even if I tried, I could not give a comprehensive understanding of all there is to know regarding the science, astronomy, religious, cultural and mythology connected with this subject. I invite you to do your own research if you desire to know more detail than I give here.
1. First Things First - Dispelling The Myths
A brief - layman explanation of the astronomy:
Precession of the Earth:
The earths wobble moves only one degree every 72 years and thus a complete wobble, or cycle takes approximately 26,000 years.
The earth axis, or "North pole" and "South pole", is at a 23 degree angle - rather than straight up and down.
Over time, because of the wobble of the earth, the earths axis will point at different stars even if you remain at the same place on the earth.
The earth "precesses"/wobbles through the different "ages" or Constellations of the Zodiac. This is because as you observe from earth, the wobble causes it to look like the sun rises against the backdrop of different Constellations as the years go by.
3. Spiritually - The Mayan Calendar is about the ending of one global "age" and the start of a "new global age".
For the past 2000 years the sun has been rising in the constellation of "Pisces" - but 12.21.12 marks the time when we begin moving out of the age of Pisces and into the age of Aquarius.
In addition, the Mayans believed in five world ages. Based on their calculations, an age cycle takes 5,125 years.
5,125 X 5 = 25,625, which equals one complete precessional cycle - meaning we are now living in that 5th world age believed to be a time of world transition into transformation and opportunity for spiritual growth.
I find it interesting that the same prophetic time frame and understanding was given to the prophet Daniel of world empires to come until the end of the age and appearing of Anti-Christ and Christ. (Dan.7)
4. Mythologically - 12.21.12 is about the story told in the heavens by the constellations, sun and the Milky Way Galaxy. It marks the dawning of the re-birth or resurrection of the good King replacing the evil King.
Re-Birth From The Underworld?
On 12.21.12 an alignment of the sun, earth and equator of the Milky Way forms what the Mayans believed was the "Crossroads" to the under world. It is also known as the birth canal of the underworld and/or the celestial "Tree of Life".
"Mythologically speaking, on this date First Father and Cosmic Mother are joined. Actually, it might be more accurate to say that Cosmic Mother rebirths Cosmic Father, our star, the sun...The Cosmic Mother is the head point of a trinity...This Trinity Principle involves the dynamic between mother, father, and child, and shares with many Old World traditions the idea that the Great Mother, as the first principle of Creation, must give birth to her mate, First Father, and only then can engender the multiplicity of created beings." - JM Jenkins
Mother, Father, Child, Cross, Re-birth. Sound familiar?
Compare this Mayan Mythology and Astronomy with Biblical prophetic symbolism of the birth of Christ:
"And there appeared a great wonder in heaven - a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars. And she, being with child, cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered." - Rev. 12. 1,2
So, again, the reason the Mayan Calendar "ends" on the winter solstice date of December 21, 2012 is because the Mayans recognized - as did the astronomers regarding the birth of Christ (Matt. 2.1, 2) - that the birth of a new age was beginning and a world age cycle of approximately 25-26, 000 years was ending.
At this point I can hear some of you saying: "...And why should I know this or be concerned?
Once again, people are either being persuaded into a frenzy about a cataclysmic end of the world - or they are oblivious to the whole thing and don't know or care about 12.21.12. Neither position a good one. I believe an empowered people is always best and accurate knowledge is power!
As leaders we owe to those who are trusting our lead:
In 1959, psychologist, Carl G. Jung, saw himself as a leader of his era and felt the need to give an explanation of the UFO phenomenon as a symptom at the end of an age and cause of "transformations in the collective psyche":
"...reflections such as these are not only exceedingly unpopular but come perilously close to those turbid fantasies which becloud the minds of world-improvers and other interpreters of "signs and portents".
But, I must take this risk, even if it means putting my hard-won reputation for truthfulness, trustworthiness and scientific judgment in jeopardy. I can assure my readers that I do not do this with a light heart. I am, to be quite frank, concerned for all those that are unprepared by the events in question and disconcerted by their incomprehensible nature. Since, so far as I know, no one else has yet felt moved to examine and set forth the possible psychic consequences of this foreseeable change, I deem it my duty to do what I can in this respect."
- C G Jung 1959 AD: Flying Saucers, Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Skies.
As leaders we should always be willing to take a risk, put our necks on the line and challenge our assumptions, our ideology, and our framework for how we "see" the world and interpret the environment for the sake of others.
We have enough so-called leaders in the "world is flat" club. Always bowing to the conventional wisdom and exchanging their spirit of adventure for the safety of a seat belt.
"Our nations obsession with safety ignores the fact that every American alive today benefits from the centuries of risk-taking by previous generations...leaders are not 'skimmers' who only take from the top but don't put back significance to the essence of what they take from." - Dr. Edwin Friedman
Barbarians or Example of Leadership Genius?
The Mayans existed between 300 - 900 AD. In order for them to know the end date of the 5,125 year cycle ending on 12.21.12, they had to know when it started. That takes some "smarts"! They used nothing but the stars, sun, moon and sky to "back calculate" a begin date of August 11, 3114 BC.
Don't you find it amazing that the descendants of those white Europeans who came to the "New World" to bring enlightenment and salvation to the indigenous/barbaric/uncivilized population, would now find buried in some remote jungle in Guatemala a prophetic stone calendar/clock telling them what time it was then and what time it is today?
In 1700 a Dominican friar serving the Mayan people discovered their sacred text, (or bible) the "Popol Vuh - Book of the Dawn of Life", which had been transcribed in their language and guarded and handed down from generation to generation. Because he knew these were misunderstood people he decided to translate the whole book into Spanish:
"Because I have seen historians who write about these people and their beliefs, say and touch upon some things contained in their histories which were only scattered fragments, and since the historians had not seen the actual histories themselves, as they were written, I decide to put here and transcribe all of their histories, according to the way they had written them." - Jenkins, The 2012 Story
We may disagree with their spiritual, religious and mythical interpretation they gave to their astronomy, but we can't argue with their scientific calculations of a "zero point" for a 26,000 year processional cycle and when it would end.
Just as the book of Genesis describes the purpose of the sun, moon and stars, through astronomy the Mayans discovered "times and seasons" and developed calendars by which they planted, worshiped and governed their lives.
"Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years." (Gen. 1. 14)
The Mayans even built "Ball Courts" where they instituted a game symbolizing this 2012 prophecy and battle between darkness and light and the re-birth/resurrection of the one true God creator (a game sort of between soccer, football and basketball).
There is so much more to know about this incredible Mayan civilization that appeared, thrived, and then suddenly disappeared, only to now be at the forefront of our day because of their prophetic calendar that the Mayan people living in Guatemala today still follow.
Comparing The Mayan Bible
The Popol Vuh tells the story of the battle between the evil god, "Seven McCaw", and the creator God, One Hunahpu, who is deceived into the underworld and is beheaded by Seven McCaw and his co-horts. Magically, the head or skull of "One Hunahpu", impregnates the Mother moon who gives birth to the "hero twin brothers" who ultimately avenge their fathers death by killing Seven McCaw. This brings back to life their Father, the creator, One Hunahpu, which the astronomy we have discussed to take place on 12.21.12 symbolizes as his re-birth or resurrection.
Who is this Seven McCaw? Here is how he describes himself:
"I am great. My place is now higher than the human work, the human design. I am their sun and I am their light, and I am also their months...my light is great. I am the walkway and I am the foothold of the people, because my eyes are of metal. My teeth just glitter with jewels, and turquoise as well; they stand out blue with stones like the face of the sky."
Now compare Isaiah 14.12-15 and the plight of Lucifer:
"How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, who did weaken the nations! For you have said in your heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north, I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High. Yet, you shall be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit."
Is this all a coincidence - or is the beginning of a new age going to be birthed six months from now?
"And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and the end of the age?" - Matt. 24.3
Before I go any further - a couple of notes:
1. I don't pretend to be an expert on this subject - but I have done extensive research the past couple of years trying to grasp a knowledge and understanding of its relevance.
2. There are several schools of thought around the meaning of the Mayan Calendar -I've tried to wade through all the hype and misinformation and found the work of John Major Jenkins to seem to have the best comprehensive grasp.
3. What I share here only scratches the surface of the vast amount of information on this topic - In my study and research I learned a lot. But, even if I tried, I could not give a comprehensive understanding of all there is to know regarding the science, astronomy, religious, cultural and mythology connected with this subject. I invite you to do your own research if you desire to know more detail than I give here.
1. First Things First - Dispelling The Myths
- The Mayan Calendar does not predict, nor was ever intended to predict, the "end of the world".
- The Mayans did not predict a physical catastrophic event or natural disaster on December 21, 2012 - That's all Hollywood.
- 12.21.12 is not intended to be the exact date of the "rapture" or the second coming of Christ, the 5th Buddha, the 12th Imam, Lord Maitreya or the Jewish Messiah.
A brief - layman explanation of the astronomy:
Precession of the Earth:
- The earth rotates on it's axis once every 24 hours
- The earth revolves around the sun once every 365 days
- The earth wobbles. This is called "precession"
The earths wobble moves only one degree every 72 years and thus a complete wobble, or cycle takes approximately 26,000 years.
The earth axis, or "North pole" and "South pole", is at a 23 degree angle - rather than straight up and down.
Over time, because of the wobble of the earth, the earths axis will point at different stars even if you remain at the same place on the earth.
The earth "precesses"/wobbles through the different "ages" or Constellations of the Zodiac. This is because as you observe from earth, the wobble causes it to look like the sun rises against the backdrop of different Constellations as the years go by.
3. Spiritually - The Mayan Calendar is about the ending of one global "age" and the start of a "new global age".
For the past 2000 years the sun has been rising in the constellation of "Pisces" - but 12.21.12 marks the time when we begin moving out of the age of Pisces and into the age of Aquarius.
In addition, the Mayans believed in five world ages. Based on their calculations, an age cycle takes 5,125 years.
5,125 X 5 = 25,625, which equals one complete precessional cycle - meaning we are now living in that 5th world age believed to be a time of world transition into transformation and opportunity for spiritual growth.
I find it interesting that the same prophetic time frame and understanding was given to the prophet Daniel of world empires to come until the end of the age and appearing of Anti-Christ and Christ. (Dan.7)
4. Mythologically - 12.21.12 is about the story told in the heavens by the constellations, sun and the Milky Way Galaxy. It marks the dawning of the re-birth or resurrection of the good King replacing the evil King.
Re-Birth From The Underworld?
On 12.21.12 an alignment of the sun, earth and equator of the Milky Way forms what the Mayans believed was the "Crossroads" to the under world. It is also known as the birth canal of the underworld and/or the celestial "Tree of Life".
"Mythologically speaking, on this date First Father and Cosmic Mother are joined. Actually, it might be more accurate to say that Cosmic Mother rebirths Cosmic Father, our star, the sun...The Cosmic Mother is the head point of a trinity...This Trinity Principle involves the dynamic between mother, father, and child, and shares with many Old World traditions the idea that the Great Mother, as the first principle of Creation, must give birth to her mate, First Father, and only then can engender the multiplicity of created beings." - JM Jenkins
Mother, Father, Child, Cross, Re-birth. Sound familiar?
Compare this Mayan Mythology and Astronomy with Biblical prophetic symbolism of the birth of Christ:
"And there appeared a great wonder in heaven - a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars. And she, being with child, cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered." - Rev. 12. 1,2
So, again, the reason the Mayan Calendar "ends" on the winter solstice date of December 21, 2012 is because the Mayans recognized - as did the astronomers regarding the birth of Christ (Matt. 2.1, 2) - that the birth of a new age was beginning and a world age cycle of approximately 25-26, 000 years was ending.
At this point I can hear some of you saying: "...And why should I know this or be concerned?
Once again, people are either being persuaded into a frenzy about a cataclysmic end of the world - or they are oblivious to the whole thing and don't know or care about 12.21.12. Neither position a good one. I believe an empowered people is always best and accurate knowledge is power!
As leaders we owe to those who are trusting our lead:
- To be up to date.
- To be relevant in the times in which we live.
- To have expertise in our subject matter.
- To live "awake" and not be the blind leading the asleep.
In 1959, psychologist, Carl G. Jung, saw himself as a leader of his era and felt the need to give an explanation of the UFO phenomenon as a symptom at the end of an age and cause of "transformations in the collective psyche":
"...reflections such as these are not only exceedingly unpopular but come perilously close to those turbid fantasies which becloud the minds of world-improvers and other interpreters of "signs and portents".
But, I must take this risk, even if it means putting my hard-won reputation for truthfulness, trustworthiness and scientific judgment in jeopardy. I can assure my readers that I do not do this with a light heart. I am, to be quite frank, concerned for all those that are unprepared by the events in question and disconcerted by their incomprehensible nature. Since, so far as I know, no one else has yet felt moved to examine and set forth the possible psychic consequences of this foreseeable change, I deem it my duty to do what I can in this respect."
- C G Jung 1959 AD: Flying Saucers, Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Skies.
As leaders we should always be willing to take a risk, put our necks on the line and challenge our assumptions, our ideology, and our framework for how we "see" the world and interpret the environment for the sake of others.
We have enough so-called leaders in the "world is flat" club. Always bowing to the conventional wisdom and exchanging their spirit of adventure for the safety of a seat belt.
"Our nations obsession with safety ignores the fact that every American alive today benefits from the centuries of risk-taking by previous generations...leaders are not 'skimmers' who only take from the top but don't put back significance to the essence of what they take from." - Dr. Edwin Friedman
Barbarians or Example of Leadership Genius?
The Mayans existed between 300 - 900 AD. In order for them to know the end date of the 5,125 year cycle ending on 12.21.12, they had to know when it started. That takes some "smarts"! They used nothing but the stars, sun, moon and sky to "back calculate" a begin date of August 11, 3114 BC.
Don't you find it amazing that the descendants of those white Europeans who came to the "New World" to bring enlightenment and salvation to the indigenous/barbaric/uncivilized population, would now find buried in some remote jungle in Guatemala a prophetic stone calendar/clock telling them what time it was then and what time it is today?
In 1700 a Dominican friar serving the Mayan people discovered their sacred text, (or bible) the "Popol Vuh - Book of the Dawn of Life", which had been transcribed in their language and guarded and handed down from generation to generation. Because he knew these were misunderstood people he decided to translate the whole book into Spanish:
"Because I have seen historians who write about these people and their beliefs, say and touch upon some things contained in their histories which were only scattered fragments, and since the historians had not seen the actual histories themselves, as they were written, I decide to put here and transcribe all of their histories, according to the way they had written them." - Jenkins, The 2012 Story
We may disagree with their spiritual, religious and mythical interpretation they gave to their astronomy, but we can't argue with their scientific calculations of a "zero point" for a 26,000 year processional cycle and when it would end.
Just as the book of Genesis describes the purpose of the sun, moon and stars, through astronomy the Mayans discovered "times and seasons" and developed calendars by which they planted, worshiped and governed their lives.
"Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years." (Gen. 1. 14)
The Mayans even built "Ball Courts" where they instituted a game symbolizing this 2012 prophecy and battle between darkness and light and the re-birth/resurrection of the one true God creator (a game sort of between soccer, football and basketball).
There is so much more to know about this incredible Mayan civilization that appeared, thrived, and then suddenly disappeared, only to now be at the forefront of our day because of their prophetic calendar that the Mayan people living in Guatemala today still follow.
Comparing The Mayan Bible
The Popol Vuh tells the story of the battle between the evil god, "Seven McCaw", and the creator God, One Hunahpu, who is deceived into the underworld and is beheaded by Seven McCaw and his co-horts. Magically, the head or skull of "One Hunahpu", impregnates the Mother moon who gives birth to the "hero twin brothers" who ultimately avenge their fathers death by killing Seven McCaw. This brings back to life their Father, the creator, One Hunahpu, which the astronomy we have discussed to take place on 12.21.12 symbolizes as his re-birth or resurrection.
Who is this Seven McCaw? Here is how he describes himself:
"I am great. My place is now higher than the human work, the human design. I am their sun and I am their light, and I am also their months...my light is great. I am the walkway and I am the foothold of the people, because my eyes are of metal. My teeth just glitter with jewels, and turquoise as well; they stand out blue with stones like the face of the sky."
Now compare Isaiah 14.12-15 and the plight of Lucifer:
"How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, who did weaken the nations! For you have said in your heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north, I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High. Yet, you shall be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit."
Is this all a coincidence - or is the beginning of a new age going to be birthed six months from now?
"And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and the end of the age?" - Matt. 24.3
- Dried up Euphrates River - Last Days Bible Prophecy - NY Times 2011
- BP Oil Spill Disaster
- World Famine
- World economic recession
- Hurricane Isaac
- Hurricane Katrina
- 9/11
- 2008 Wall Street Crash
- Japan Tusnami
- Storm Sandy
The list could go on and on and on...
Know one knows the exact date or time of the second coming of Christ (and yes, I know, many don't even believe in it). Whether 12.21.12 marks the start point and transformation of our World into this "new age" remains to be seen. But for those of us who do subscribe to the teachings of the Bible - There is coming a show down between the god of darkness and the god of light other wise known as Armageddon and the second coming of Jesus.
Riddle To The End of The Age and The Mayan 2012 Date
Bible prophecy is all about numbers. It clearly lays out some important clues or equations to be calculated.
- The prophet Daniel was given several clues of end of the age numbers, dates and times that have a lot in common with the Mayan calculation of 12.21.12.
- The book of Revelation even gives the "number" of the world ruler = 666 and a challenge to the wise to figure out who it is.
Mayan belief is that this re-birth is from beneath and/or from the dark rift of the Milky way which they believed to be the door to the underworld of darkness.
- Thus does 12.21.12 mark the symbolic "birth" of the coming world dictator? If so, then it could be another sign of the second coming of Christ because one cannot come without the other.
- Let me clear - I DID NOT SAY it is the date of the second coming. I'm saying it can be the date of the beginning of undeniable world changing events that will usher in a global world ruler and the second coming.
- I do not believe "Globalism" can take place without a "Ginormous" natural disaster, or some other huge global crisis, to force former enemies and opposing civilizations to come together in some type of world-wide collaboration.
Essentially the Mayans told us to do in our day and time on December 21, 2012, the same thing Jesus told his disciples to do:
"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear and looking after those things which are coming on the earth; for the powers of heaven shall be shaken...And when you see these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws nigh." - Lk. 21.25-28
July 5, 2012 - NASA warns solar flares from 'huge space storm' will cause devastation. Exclusive: Britain could face widespread power blackouts and be left without critical communication signals for long periods of time, after the earth is hit by a once-in-a-generation "space storm", NASA has warned.
Senior space agency scientists believe the Earth will be hit with unprecedented levels of magnetic energy from solar flares after the Sun wakes "from a deep slumber" sometime around 2013, The Daily Telegraph can disclose. - Andrew Hough, The Telegraph
We seem to give so much credence and faith to all other numbers, dates and modern day calculations but ignore and pooh-pooh those of prophecy, until something bad happens like a natural disaster or a 9/11.
This is why Jesus called some of the people in his day "hypocrites" because suddenly they wanted to know the signs of the end of the age and he told them basically the same thing (Ramos Paraphrased version):
"So now you want to know the important things in time? But how is it that you know the trivial things like the signs of the weather, but you don't know and can't recognize the spiritually significant signs of the times all around you?" (Matt. 16.3)
Math is the key that unlocks the mysteries of the world - Isn't it true that almost all the significant modern breakthroughs and life changing theories, machines, bombs, gismos, gadgets and teachings been a result of math?
Push this, click here, turn that, press here and presto, instant gratification (or destruction)! computers, iPhones, iPads, Facebook, Internet, DVR's TV shows, radio, traffic reports, sporting events, all based on numbers on how we invest our time and money (and don't forget time to tweet!)
Well, thank God for those math geniuses - of all ages - who have unlocked the mysteries and figured out prophetic numbers to advise, inspire, confirm and wake us up!
A Call To Action
When we gain knowledge we are given an opportunity to do something positive in our circle of influence. As Dr. Stephen Covey taught us - we all have a "circle of concern" that we can't do anything about. Therefore it is best to choose to live in our "circle of control" where we begin with ourselves, and then influence our loved ones and those who trust and follow us.
In these last three articles my intention was NOT to be a "Doomsday Prophet", but rather to prophetically motivate leaders to take account, self-assess, and hone your skills to provide razor sharp leadership in your circle of influence for the 21st Century!
Repeating Dr. Friedman:
"...leaders are not 'skimmers' who only take from the top but don't put back significance to the essence of what they take from."
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