Rapid advancements an electronic gizmos, Aid or hindrance to the OWG?

I am most definitely am an Electronics geek and my latest toy is a Samsung S6 tablet. I was posting on social network the trials and tribulations in getting it going and I thought how appropriate for today's mass communication. A leading to a cashless society and no buying and/ or selling without the Mark?

But I digress, here is the actual post:

I finally worked up the courage to inset the 512 gigabyte mini SD card into my new S6 tablet. No problem with the tablet recognizing the increase storage so I finally called up Verizon to get internet service transferred from the S3 tablet to the S6 tablet.

I asked, by the way what does it mean when it says the SIM card is missing. The people at tech support were very patient and understanding. We were trying to determine where the SIM card went. The tech person was looking at a schematic that didn't match my tablet. Finally and for about the fourth time I opened the expansion card slot. Actually there's two cards there, one is the 128g GB card provided by Verizon and the other is the 512gb that I installed. I made the comment that the 128 card says Sim on it. It finally dawned on me that is where the SIM card goes.

So one very small compartment on the tablet has two mini memory cards and the tiny 128 card has a little bitty space to slip the little itty bitty SIM card into, about the size of the fingernail on my little finger.
I've looked through all the packaging and I couldn't find the SIM card so they're sending me another one Monday.

Later I tried to make a phone call only to find out that it was deactivated by mistake, likely mine. Service was quickly restored, a blond thing?

It's nearly four decades since I bought my first Sinclair 1 kilobyte computer that I could hook up to my TV and write I think three lines of Basic and run the greeting of the day through an endless loop. Then a Commodore 64 and after that a 30-pound Compaq lunchbox computer, later a windows  computer  that I had to keep shuffling  the firmware in because of interrupt problems  and then on to a series of laptops and tablets including Kindle readers.

Through it all, progress is wonderful. Still being a bit of a prepper, I have a few small electronic gizmos and a solar activated charger in Faraday bags just in case of either an EMP or a solar event.

BIB535-1 - 14 - 8 Revisited “How do we know for certain that the prophecies of the Old Testament were documented several centuries before the New Testament period?”

A subject near and dear to my heart is the inerrancy of the Bible as the Word of God. Not all prophecies in the Old Testament that were fulfilled concerned the coming of Jesus but many were so I would like to use these as proof. I think the earliest time I wrote on the subject was in September 2012 when answering the question, “What OT "arrows" do you have in your quiver when it comes to proving that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah -- the Christ?”

In short, the hundreds of prophecies in the Old Testament that were fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament are the "arrows" in the Christian's quiver when it comes to proving that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah. I often referred to a simple table presentation that really puts the cookies on the bottom shelf:

http://mb-soft.com/believe/txh/proph.htm

Starting with Genesis and the seed of the woman through the birth and crucifixion of Jesus we can follow the Scarlet thread throughout the Bible. One of the most unique episodes in the Bible is how God got around the blood curse that He had declared on Jehoiakim and Jeconiah originating from King David through his son Solomon. Actually Joseph, the stepfather of Jesus, came through the line from King David’s son Solomon. The Messiah had to come through the line of King David. To get around the blood curse and to fulfill Jesus coming from the “From the seed of a woman” Jesus came through King David’s son Nathan down through Mary's father to Mary herself.

Last year we lost a great Bible teacher in Chuck Missler’s passing. Chuck left hundreds of teachings most of which I have downloaded and learned so much from. It isn’t just Books of the Bible that Chuck would teach on. Others teaching such as his "The Footprints of the Messiah" prove statistically that Jesus was/is the Messiah. 

Those who say that Jesus never claimed that he was the Messiah should read Luke 4:17-21 when Jesus read from Isaiah Chapter 61, Jesus stopped at  a comma just before, “to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God.” When Jesus stepped out of eternity to be born a wee bade he came as the suffering Messiah but at the second coming will return as the lion of Judah.

Jesus being the suffering Messiah was foretold in Numbers 21:8-9 “The Lord said to Moses, “Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.” So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, they lived.” Using a bronze snake to cure those who had been snake bitten would have been very confusing at the time. This was later understood through John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Jesus had to be lifted up on a cross to cover our sins. Jesus is the stone that turns into a mountain and topples the statue in Nebuchadnezzar's Dream.

One of the most amazing prophecies in the Old Testament was given to Daniel by the angel Gabriel. Itas actuate to the day when Jesus would ride into Jerusalem. With all the fulfilled prophecies, how can people not believe in Jesus as the Messiah.

Luke 17:42 “Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.” So perhaps the Jews of today have some defense as their ancestors didn’t know the time of their visitation, but what of the unbelieving Gentiles.

So many prophecies fulfilled by Jesus, yes, the Bible is the in inerrant Word of God.

Eye surgeries are behind me and I'm gearing up to start posting.

Eye surgeries are behind me and I'm gearing up to start posting. The whole eye saga started June of last year after cataract surgery. Through it all God was/ is great.

July 10, 2018 · 
The Saga of my eye problems continues. The five milliliter bottle of eye drops I picked up last week would have cost $41 without insurance and $24.00 with insurance. I gladly paid the $24.00 because it's impossible to put a price on your eyes. Today I had a chance to go back to Walmart in Show Low so I ordered in the one refilled Allowed by the doctor. Keep in mind that the round trip from Antelope Valley to Show Low is at least a hundred and fifty miles. I had received a computer generated message saying my script was ready but when I went in today it was not ready. There was a question of insurance. AARP will not contribute to the $41 until the 16th of the month. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out better to pay the full amount then try to get back to Show Low on the 16th. So of course I paid the full $41 and I'm not a happy camper with AARP. That said, eyesight, priceless.

Sally J. Cooper
October 16, 2018 · 
The continuing Saga of my left eye after cataract surgery four months ago. My complications are caused by a hereditary disease, Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy.
I wonder how much of my mother's nearly zero vision was caused by the same disease as she was using the same eye drops that I do to try to dry out the cornea. I remember mother often telling me that it was like trying to see through a sheer curtain. 
In addition to many people praying for me, I'm getting excellent care at Dulaney Eye Clinic. My latest eye check-up was yesterday and the vision in my left eye was improved but likely due to the fact that I was on steroid eye drops for the last 3 weeks. The doctor thinks my vision is good as it'll get without surgery. Fortunately I can still drive, read and use the computer, however, I want clear vision. So I'll most likely a partial cornea transplant in the near future.

The following is from the internet.

Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy.
"The endothelium keeps the cornea clear for good vision by pumping out excess fluid that could cause corneal swelling. Also called Fuchs' corneal dystrophy and Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, the disease usually affects both eyes and causes a gradual decline in vision due to corneal edema (swelling) and clouding."

As this hereditary, family please followup with your eye doctors. Jan Stevenson, Robert Stevenson, Bruce Scot Wyman and all the Wymans, Donny Simpson and any one I missed.



Sally J. Cooper
March 6 · 
The continuing Saga of my left eye. Yesterday my doctor evaluated my eye one week post-op. Most of the graft between the donor cornea and the remainder of my cornea had adhered but there was still a small area that hadn't. This isn't all that unusual and necessitated another air bubble being injected into my eye. So now I'm back to laying on my back most of the day and of course continuing my eye drop regiment. I have another appointment in 2 weeks to see the eye doctor so in the meanwhile I'll be at my friend's home in Phoenix. Bob has been a godsend for me and I will forever be grateful to him for his care and caring for me.
Again thanks to everyone for your prayers. Even with all the recovery time required, I count myself blessed when I compare today's advances compared to when my mother was losing her eyesight. Once I'm back on the computer I will research Fuch's as I'm concerned for family members as Fuch's is a hereditary condition.

Sally J. Cooper
March 19 at 12:43 PM · 
The continuing saga of my left eye.
Two weeks ago the donor tissue had not totally fused with my remaining cornea tissue so the eye was aired up again as an assist to hold the tissues together. Yesterday there was complete adherence of both tissues which is very good news. Actually, when I remove my glasses I can see better with the left eye then with the right eye. It is three weeks since the partial partial cornea transplant and I'm delighted with the results. The fuzziness in my vision is gone. Next month the stitches will be removed. Except for using special eyedrops for the foreseeable future and routine checkups, my left eye is a ok. Corrective glasses will always be required but not a problem.

I originally planned to wait about a year before cataract surgery on my right eye but we've moved it up to this fall. There are some kind of cells in the eye that would predict whether or not we could expect the same outcome with my right eye after cataract surgery. The cells are virtually non-existent in my right eye with possibly one little cell holding out. Fuch's dystrophy combined with cataract surgery on my right eye is expected to necessitate another partial cornea transplant after removal of the Cataract. So this fall I will have one surgery wherein both the Cataract is removed and a partial cornea transplant will be performed.

My friend Bob has been a godsend and has already committed to taking care of me after my surgery this fall. I am so blessed to have such a good friend and also to have been lead to great Medical Care. Apparently this surgery was not readily available until several years ago.

Thanks again for all the prayers that have been said for me. God answered prayers in many ways, some with immediate and complete healing. In my case it was a more involved answer providing great medical innovation and care while recovering.


Sally J. Cooper
April 4 at 4:15 PM · 
In the continuing ( concluding) Saga of my left eye, the stitches come out on the 19th of this month. 
I'm now scheduled for cataract surgery and a partial cornea transplant on my right eye the 21st of May. 
On the 10th of May I have my pre-op physical check-up and signing of all necessary paperwork. I'll be driving to Goodyear and back in the same day and then start seriously packing for my summer in northeastern Arizona. 
I'll leave for Bob's a day or two before my surgery is scheduled and he will take care of me again getting me to and from surgery and my follow-up appointments and generally taking care of me. What a terrific person and did I add, a super cook.
God certainly does put the right people in my life at the right time. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. And again, prayers are very much appreciated.

Fast forward to September, 2019, a good report from my eye doctor. Thank the Lord for directing me to a great surgeon  and for medical technocal advances.

Sorry for the long absence but I had eye surgery four days ago and prior to that my vision while okay for driving was challenged by computer screen.

It seems I have a hereditary eye disease titled Fuch's dystrophy.  It involves a buildup of fluid under the cornea which can cause fuzzy vision. Normally it is kept under control by a product called Muro 128 eye drops. It's a salt solution that pulls the moisture out from under the cornea. Unfortunately, if the eyeball is harmed in any way such as by cataract surgery 8 months ago, the condition gets a little bit out of control. For the last eight months it's been an up-and-down roller-coaster ride with my vision improve in one month and then decreasing the next month. 4 days ago I had a partial cornea transplant and now my vision seems to be clearing. The left eye is still fuzzy but it's making a comeback. I've been very fortunate in that I have friends all over the planet who been praying for me as well as my church family. Doesn't get much better than that. By mid March I'll be back and posting. Thank you for being so patient with me.

To me, Matthew 24:28 is about either partaking of a feast or being that feast 529-2 - 17 - 6

Matthew 24:27, “For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.” 

The glorious second coming of Jesus will be witnessed by most everyone across the planet with the advent of satellite TV. Christians who came to faith during the tribulation and survived will rejoice. However, very different for the unsaved. I would think that the agnostics would temporarily write off the second coming as fake news and for atheists and those who openly opposed God it will be a terrible recognition that they are lost.

Prior to the tribulation, living and deceased born-again Christians (The Church capitol C) were rapture and judged at the bema seat of Jesus. Those who survive the tribulation will be judged at the sheep and goat judgment.

But I digress, The second coming of Jesus will be as the tribulation is ending and involve several battles. Jesus will defeat the armies of the world creating a feast for the scavengers.

Matthew 24:28, “For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.” There will be no escaping judgment for the unsaved. The eagles or vultures symbolize impending judgments.

Here Jesus was talking to the disciples about the Coming of the Kingdom, confirming Matthew 24:28. Luke 17:37. “And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.”

And John bears witness, Revelation 19:17, “And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; 

The eagles or vultures are a type of the judgments of God which will be unleashed in the second coming of Jesus.

I believe CM put it somewhat this way that we could either be at the marriage supper or be food for the vultures.

Revelation 19:9, “And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.”  The Church is the heavenly Bride, a type of the five wise virgins whose lamps were well supplied with oil when the bridegroom appeared.