Government Bailouts and Prophecy

Bible prophecy is on the march. Many are debating the political significance of recent “bailouts” in America as government buys up massive economic entities. Some are bemoaning the impact this may have on the free market system. But these events are not just economic issues, this is an issue of global prophetic significance.

The Bible speaks of a day when there will be a one-world government with a centralized economy. We thought those days of centralized economies were over with the fall of Communism, but recent events have proved otherwise as governments across the world have joined together in unprecedented coordination to buy up massive sectors of their economies. Speaking of the future “CFO” of this one-world government, Revelation 13:16 says, “He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or his forehead, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark...” (italics mine). This clearly predicts an economy that is so centralized it can be controlled by one individual. This individual will be aligned with a figure the Bible calls “Antichrist,” a savior figure who will require that faith in anyone or anything other than him be renounced. These recent “bailouts” have taken us another step closer to that future reality.

What should our response be? Should we be terrified? The Apostle Peter told us what to do. He said “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray” (1 Peter 4:7, italics mine). We need to pray so that we will be ready for Christ’s return. We also need to pray for our friends, loved ones, and communities: that they will wake up and understand that God is real and that they need a Savior!