Your connection between the eclipses and main rivers is very insightful. But humor me for a second. What if the x shape of the eclipses going over main rivers represents the 4 rivers of Eden? What if it is a sign of revival and awakening? There have been a few big revivals that have made headlines around the Mississippi river. And if Nineveh can have an awakening and experience massive repentance, America is certainly not out of the question.
I think there is always the possibility that repentance can turn things around before they become cataclysmic. But of course that is not a guarantee, as history tells us. It is my hope that if crucifixion is necessary, that resurrection is waiting on the other side. It is to this sunrise I put my focus and my hope, and I am sure you share that hope, too.
Yes, after Friday and Saturday comes Sunday. An important thing to keep in mind about revivals is that a lot of the times their purpose isn't to prevent catastrophes but to prepare us to survive them. That was the case for example with King Josiah's revival in the Book of Kingdoms before the Babylonian captivity and destruction of the temple, as well as with the revival of starchestvo in pre-revolutionary Russia (as a student of Dostoevsky such as yourself will know).
This is an angle that I have never thought of before. It makes sense, and I’ll need to chew on it. History and eschatology are complicated things, with new angles and facets revealing themselves at every turn.
Your connection between the eclipses and main rivers is very insightful. But humor me for a second. What if the x shape of the eclipses going over main rivers represents the 4 rivers of Eden? What if it is a sign of revival and awakening? There have been a few big revivals that have made headlines around the Mississippi river. And if Nineveh can have an awakening and experience massive repentance, America is certainly not out of the question.
Can there be a revival without crucifixion?
I think there is always the possibility that repentance can turn things around before they become cataclysmic. But of course that is not a guarantee, as history tells us. It is my hope that if crucifixion is necessary, that resurrection is waiting on the other side. It is to this sunrise I put my focus and my hope, and I am sure you share that hope, too.
Yes, after Friday and Saturday comes Sunday. An important thing to keep in mind about revivals is that a lot of the times their purpose isn't to prevent catastrophes but to prepare us to survive them. That was the case for example with King Josiah's revival in the Book of Kingdoms before the Babylonian captivity and destruction of the temple, as well as with the revival of starchestvo in pre-revolutionary Russia (as a student of Dostoevsky such as yourself will know).
This is an angle that I have never thought of before. It makes sense, and I’ll need to chew on it. History and eschatology are complicated things, with new angles and facets revealing themselves at every turn.
It's great to see you posting again Cormac, I hope things are going well for you and your family! I've missed reading your articles.
Thanks, Sean, that's very kind! I hope things are going well for you, too.