Heaven Bound

On July 20th the richest man on earth Jeff Bezos will launch into space aboard the New Shepard for the ride of his life. Named for the first American in space 60 years ago (Alan Shepard), the New Shepard becomes the second of three very wealthy Americans with aspirations to move the country forward in to a new era of space and travel. Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. And as far as I can tell (although the three have been in direct competition to be first) there is no date set as of this writing for Elon Musk.

Just last week on July 11th Richard Branson entered the edge of space from the desert floor of New Mexico aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket named the VSS Unity. Interestingly, the launch would take place just 30 miles from the oddly named town of Truth or Consequences. A combination of names and events that could truly cause some serious head scratching. And with just 9 days between flights it may just be possible to find a prophetic link between the two.

“Then the Lord said to me, ‘Take again the equipment of a foolish shepherd. For I am going to raise up a shepherd over the land who will not care for the lost, or seek the young, or heal the injured, or feed the healthy, but will eat the meat of the choice sheep, tearing off their hoofs'” Zechariah 11:15

FORTY DAYS

On Friday, June 11 Michael Packard was inadvertently seized by a humpback whale while diving for lobster off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. There in the depths he would find himself trapped until the big fish surfaced spitting him out. A modern day Jonah story by all accounts. Interesting, when you add 40 days (as in the Biblical story) you come to July 20th, the day Jeff Bezos ( whose surname means proud flesh or kisses) blasts heavenward on the Blue Origin New Shepard. From the deepest depths to the highest heights. Forty days.

“Kiss the son lest he be angry and you perish in the way” Psalm 2:12

Many are looking for a possible rapture within the next couple of days with sudden destruction to follow in completion of the forty days following the whale incident. And while this is certainly possible it is also extremely likely that whatever occurs this weekend will be closely followed by the rise of the worthless shepard.

“Woe, to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his arm be completely withered, and his right eye totally blinded! Zechariah 11:17

Favor And Unity – the breaking of the staff

It’s interesting that Zechariah 11 also speaks of the breaking of two staffs (favor or beauty) and (union or bands) which seems to precede the rise of the worthless shepherd and what may soon be coming.

And while passages like these may already have historical fulfillment its possible that they may lend themselves to future fulfillment as well which is why I link them to the rise of the worthless shepherd.

What modern nation sings of beauty, favor and unity?

O beautiful for spacious skies, (beauty)
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain! (blessing)
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee (favor)
And crown thy good with brotherhood (unity)
From sea to shining sea!

Count down to judgment

When Michael Packard was rescued from the jaws of the whale he was taken to a hospital in Provincetown, Massachusetts where the landing of the Mayflower is commemorated and the Mayflower Compact was signed. It was important to those who made this momentous and daring voyage that others know that it was “for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith” that they had come to this place. And so it was noted. Today Provincetown or P-town as it is known locally has become a popular haven for artists and a vacation destination for the LGBTQ community. Is it therefore possible that a 40 day count began from this place on June 11th which will end on July 20th in West Texas near a small community by the name of Van Horn

Fed By Ravens

On July 11th the VSS Unity took flight and landed successfully. A great triumph for 71 year old Richard Branson in his race against his peers. Branson which means “son of the raven” was blessed with success much like Elijah was when fed by ravens. His flight taking place near the small town of Truth or Consequences ….which begs the question- do we stand for the truth? Or face the consequences. Fast forward 9 days to July 20th when Bezos whose name means kisses/proud flesh will attempt the same near Van Horn, Texas.

Out of the Sea – the rise of the beast (the worthless shepherd).

“And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads …. Revelation 13:1

It’s been interesting to consider all this information. I pray that it will be a blessing to you in some way. You are of course free to draw your own conclusions when it comes to symbolism. I think we can all agree ( all of us that are watching) that we have reached a crucial point. And that coming of Jesus is even now closer than we might imagine.

* The New Shepard made a successful voyage in to space this morning. A ride of 11 minutes topping out at 351,210 feet (66.517 miles). https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/20/tech/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-launch-scn/index.html

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem they shall prosper who love thee”. Psslm 122:6

Watching and waiting with YOU for the soon return of Jesus! Cindy