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Now we see in part, as in a glass dimly, then we will fully know, as we are fully known. Of course, all these things will be ultimately revealed to us, but in the meantime I've always been of the opinion that there isnt much mileage in trying to unravel prophecy. If its going to happen, its going to happen. Certainly our actions aren't going to alter it one jot. Our part is just to endure it all, good and bad, and obey the Lord as we are given the wisdom and talents to do so.

In addition, there is always a risk in reading more into Bible texts (or indeed any text) than is actually there. I dont believe God works in coincidences, but at the same time, if you think about it, almost every heresy and wrong turn taken has started with the phrase "it is written". What usually happens is that some charismatic person picks up on an interpretation of a piece of scripture and then blows it up out of all proportion, often ignoring or dismissing other pieces of scripture. They gather a following, which typically goes much further than the founder would ever go, and before you know it they end up denying Jesus' Humanity, or His divinity, or putting hands into pits of poisonous snakes.

My friend, I dont want to rubbish your experience, because obviously its spoken very deeply to you, and if its drawn you closer to God that is all that matters. I just urge caution is all.

Awesome advice and true to the core.

It is funny because I have left prophecy alone for several years. I have found that it is more important to work on putting the new man on and shedding the old. It is more important to be the co-builder of my house with the Lord using gold, silver, and precious stone as stated in the third chapter of 1st Corinthians. And it is more important to be a fruit producer as opposed to worrying about prophecy. I trust in the Lord and have no fear.

At one time I worried and fussed over pre, mid, and post tribulation rapture. And something hit me to just keep my eyes on Jesus and try my best to put His character on. I stumbled across this meaning of 666 and started wondering. I heard a sermon this morning by Dr. Jerimiah and he was talking about this and kind of quenched my thirst for the time being. He said it is a mans number and it is imperfect. I can live with this simple explanation for now. Time to move on and work on the fundamentals.

You have been a valuable asset in my endeavor and I appreciate you being a sounding board for me. Iron sharpens iron and I thank you.