A Horse of a Most Peculiar Color

As you know, several different COVID-19 vaccines have been rolled out around the world, and many countries are aggressively carrying out plans to vaccinate as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.

In response to some panicky overreactions on the part of some people, I wrote an article back in December about how I was convinced the COVID-19 vaccine was not the infamous mark of the beast—at least not in its current form. In that article, I brashly stated that I would be happy to take the vaccine.

For the record, I don't feel that way anymore.

I have since added a note to that article to indicate as much. Mind you, I still don't believe the current vaccine is the mark of the beast per se, but it is certainly something that is pushing the world in that general direction.

The simple truth, however, is that as more information has come out pertaining to the coronavirus and the associated vaccines, an increasingly grim, sinister picture is emerging from the cauldron of lies and propaganda from Big Pharma, Big Tech, the globalist elites, and clueless government officials, aided by their obedient lapdogs in the social media and the mainstream media.

As a result of what I have learned in the last couple of months, I have reached the point where I can honestly state the following:

I fear the COVID-19 vaccine far more than I fear COVID-19.

Although I'm genuinely thankful that virtually no one has the coronavirus here in Taiwan, based on what I have learned about it, I fear this virus about as much as I fear the ordinary flu. Reliable statistics have proven that 81 percent of those who get the coronavirus show no symptoms, and it has about the same death rate as the flu (a small fraction of one percent).

The vaccines, however, may turn out to be an entirely different story.

Now, what I am not going to do here is try to give you an in-depth review of who did what, when, and where in regard to the "grim, sinister picture" I alluded to. I will briefly discuss a couple of the broad strokes, but others have chronicled this picture far more clearly than I could in a single article (Lu Vega has done some excellent work in this area). That's not my intention.

The point I ultimately want to get at concerns the relation between the potential long-term effects of the COVID-19 vaccination programs and the fourth seal judgment—particularly in regard to timing.

Before I say anything else, let me emphasize a couple of things up front:

First of all, some of this article (particularly the last section) is speculative in nature. We will discuss some intriguing, prophetically significant possibilities, but it still warrants being categorized as speculation.

That said, however, the rest of this article is not a bunch of right-wing conspiracy theories, as the mainstream media would desperately have you believe. Everything I am about to discuss in regard to the potential long-term effects of the mRNA vaccines now being aggressively administered to anyone with an arm and a detectable pulse is straight from doctors and established medical experts, all of whom at the very least know whereof they speak. Now, I'll be the first to admit that there are a few nut cases out there, but these people are not among them. These are not my opinions or theories, nor are they some kind of anti-vaxxer scare tactics.

Now, could some of these people's fears be overblown? Yes, of course. In fact I know some are, since some of them actually fear that mankind could literally be wiped out, which flatly contradicts Scripture. Could unforeseen factors ultimately serve to ameliorate the dangers? Sure.

Some may argue along the lines of "Oh, but that's been debunked...I heard about it on CNN." Please note that, by definition, promulgating a different opinion on a particular point does not constitute "debunking" it. That's just promulgating a different opinion. That's pushing a narrative. And pushing a narrative is exactly what the mainstream media does these days in lieu of reporting the news.

The scenario we are about to discuss is a distinct medical possibility that cannot and should not be dismissed as a bunch of irresponsible conspiracy theories, because it is most decidedly not. From a medical standpoint, it is a frighteningly real possibility. Not only that, but it jives in an intriguing way with Scripture and the end-time scenario that is rapidly congealing before our eyes.

And the "intriguing way" in which this jives with the developing end-time scenario is what motivated me to write this article.

Trust us...why would we lie?

You know as well as I do that the message being pushed by the mainstream media, social media, Big Tech, Big Pharma, and most government officials goes something like this:

We've got to get everyone vaccinated as soon as humanly possible to end this terrible scourge of the coronavirus! Now that we have safe and effective vaccines available, it's up to each and every individual to do their civic duty and get vaccinated ASAP! And if the coronavirus continues to spread and kill innocent people, it will be the fault of those who refuse to get vaccinated. And those who spout baseless anti-vaxxer conspiracy theories are just as guilty and are a threat to society—they need to be silenced because they do nothing but recklessly promote vaccine hesitancy among the public. You want your freedoms back? Then ignore those people and get vaccinated!

And so on and so forth. And it all sounds reasonable to people who believe everything they hear on the mainstream media—that lockdowns, while painful, are logical and necessary, masks should be worn by everybody, everywhere, all the time (even by children as young as two*), and God forbid you should get within six feet of another human being.

*According to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Michigan).

The question of critical importance, however, is this:

Are we being told the truth about the vaccine?

It seems that anyone who has misgivings about what Big Pharma is pushing on the population and questions either the danger posed by the virus itself or the safety and efficacy of the vaccines and urges caution when it is clearly warranted is pilloried as a conspiracy theorist and an anti-vaxxer, and subject to being attacked, censored, and silenced.

A rational person might be inclined to ask why.

One reason is obvious: money. It should come as no surprise that the major pharmaceutical companies stand to rake in billions of dollars in profit from this pandemic—and with talk of repeated booster shots, endless updated vaccines for endless future variants of the virus, etc., this cash cow has no end in sight.

Be aware that once you get vaccinated, it won't be too long before you'll be required to pop into your doctor's office at least every couple of months for some type of shot to maintain your coveted status as vaccinated—or face the unenviable prospect of returning to the ranks of the unvaccinated.

But I think one would have to be rather naive to assume that everything that has transpired in relationship to this coronavirus pandemic and the associated vaccines has to do with making big bucks for Big Pharma.

It seems there's a bit more to it than that.

The entire approach to the coronavirus has been suspect from the very beginning. Statistics pertaining to the virus were grossly and routinely inflated to scare the public, which in turn served to make people more inclined to passively accept all the absurdly draconian measures imposed on them by misinformed government officials. People were led to eagerly look forward to a vaccination program that would give them back their freedom and allow their lives to return to normal.

Dr. Vernon Coleman is a British physician who has written extensively on the subject of health dangers, and he commented in one of his videos on how the British went about handling the coronavirus. Yanks, take note:

Let me point out that I disagree with Dr. Coleman's fear that the vaccine could wipe out over 90 percent of mankind, because the Bible is quite clear that this isn't how things are going to play out during the Tribulation.

In regard to the vaccine itself, the first and most stunning thing to realize is that this "vaccine" is not a real vaccine! I don't care what anyone says—it does not protect you from getting infected by the virus, nor does it prevent you from spreading it if you do become infected. What, you think all those reports of vaccinated people becoming infected are anomalies? Get used to it.

Virtually 100 percent false: "It's 95 percent effective!" (or 94, or "virtually 100," or whatever). That's the line from the big drug companies like Pfizer and Moderna. Uhm, excuse me, but I have a question:

It's "95 percent effective" at doing what, exactly?

The only reason I ask is because it is zero* percent effective at protecting you from getting infected from the coronavirus, and it is zero percent effective at preventing you from spreading the virus if you contract it, so...what's left? It might be 95 percent effective at reducing the severity of your symptoms if you're one of the few who actually have symptoms, but that's about the only thing I can think of. And who knows...maybe that's the angle—tell people it's "95 percent effective" and hope they blithely assume that means "95 percent effective at protecting them from getting infected," while what it really means is that it's "95 percent effective at reducing severe symptoms of the virus, but it's NOT going to protect you from getting infected in the first place." And from what I have read, even that "95 percent" is questionable.

Dr. Steven Hotze is the founder and CEO of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, Physicians Preference Vitamins, and Physicians Preference Pharmacy International, LLC. And he minces no words in regard to the vaccine:

Millions of anxious people are lining up all over the world to get their COVID-19 vaccine, and every single one of them has been told repeatedly from many sources that this is a vaccine and so, of course, they assume it will protect them from getting infected by the virus.

It's a vaccine, silly. Don't you know what vaccines do? Duh...

Now, as if the fact that it doesn't even protect you from getting infected from a disease the way a vaccine is supposed to isn't enough, it gets worse.

Much worse.

According to some medical professionals, the mRNA vaccines have much more dangerous potential long-term effects than merely failing to perform the basic function of a vaccine. Here's our friend Dr. Hotze again:

I'm actually a bit surprised that Dr. Hotze hasn't had the honor of being named to the Disinformation Dozen, a group of 12 people who have been singled out by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) as crazy, irresponsible conspiracy theorists who are responsible for the bulk of the "anti-vaxxer disinformation" being spread on the Internet.

Woe to those who call good evil and evil good: So, it's "hate" to have the courage to warn people of a very real danger that is being forced on them by those with highly questionable motives, and to persevere in so doing even when all they can expect to get for their efforts is to be singled out for slander and mockery by people who are corrupt, willfully ignorant, or both.

But one woman who has been named to that list (a badge of honor in my humble opinion), is Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, an osteopathic medical doctor who is board certified in three medical specialties. She is the author of several books, including the bestselling Saying No to Vaccines, and has written extensively about the medical dangers of the current COVID-19 vaccines.

As Dr. Hotze stated above, there is serious concern (and there is considerable clinical evidence to support that concern) that the COVID-19 vaccines will trigger antibody-dependent reactions that effectively increase the ability of the virus to infect your cells and produce more severe symptoms than a person would have had otherwise. Dr. Tenpenny explains in more detail:

And where is this all leading, you ask? One last quote from Dr. Coleman will put the final touches on this broad overview:

Now, I'm an English teacher, not a doctor—and neither are you, I presume. I'm not trying to snow you with fancy medical terminology. However, I get the general idea, and I hope you do as well. At the very least, understand that these people are trained medical professionals who have a pretty good idea of what they are talking about and who want nothing more than to warn the public of a very real potential danger.

And as I said, sure, some of their fears may be a bit overblown. Their concerns might be somewhat inflated on a point or two. Dear God, I hope so.

Also, understand that each one of these people is saying these things at great personal cost—and they stand to gain nothing but the satisfaction of doing the right thing. Each one of them has been viciously attacked, mocked, and slandered for speaking the truth by people (such as the fine folks at the CCDH) who are fully onboard with the demonstrable lies being spouted by the big drug companies and compliant government officials, and by those who stand to profit greatly from mandatory vaccine programs and are more than willing to deceive the public in order to do it.

Vaccine card, please: Oh, and speaking of mandatory vaccines. Although they likely will to some degree, governments won't have to get their hands dirty with that. It will be every aspect of society that will force people to get a vaccine, and we're already beginning to see some of these things happening. Colleges will require students to be vaccinated to attend classes. Companies will require all their employees to be vaccinated (and good grief, don't forget to put it on your résumé). Airlines will require passengers to be vaccinated. Restaurants will require diners to be vaccinated. Hotels will require guests to be vaccinated. Daycare centers will require preschoolers to be vaccinated. Once that ball gets rolling, it will crush any resistance in its path.

The bottom line is about as clear as it can be:

No, we are not being told the truth about the vaccine.

So what can we expect to see happening in the foreseeable future? We can expect to see increasing numbers of people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine (especially an mRNA vaccine like those from Pfizer and Moderna) begin to develop severe antibody-dependent enhancement reactions (ADEs) and autoimmune reactions, and as a result begin to suffer from life-threatening infections and inflammatory disorders.

And the deaths will begin to mount.

How many? God only knows. But such reactions will likely begin to pick up steam this coming fall and winter, when there is an uptick in infections due to the cold weather (just as we see every year during flu season). There will be growing numbers of people who have been vaccinated who become gravely ill, and in the process they will begin to produce more potent variants of the virus that will wreak havoc on those who are unvaccinated.

Such incidents will initially be downplayed and underestimated by government officials and the mainstream media, and blamed on new viruses or those who refuse to get vaccinated. But within the next several years such reactions are likely to reach a point where they can no longer be hidden or ignored.

But by that time it won't much matter—the damage will be done.

Now, some people (like Dr. Coleman) are accusing globalists such as Bill Gates of seeking to reduce the earth's population down to what they see as an optimal number (500 million or so, according to some sources). Although that is not outside the realm of possibility, I'm not gonna go there.

Frankly, I'm not convinced that Bill Gates and others like him are capable of successfully carrying out such an evil, grandiose plan even if they wanted to. I migrated to Linux 20-odd years ago and never looked back—I honestly don't think the creator of "Windoze" is smart enough to pull off such a scheme.

But I know somebody who is.

I don't pin the blame for this horrific mess entirely on the globalists, as evil as their plans may be. I put the blame right where it belongs—on the one pulling the strings behind the veil, and whose short-lived kingdom such foolish, self-deceived people are unwittingly working overtime to establish:

Satan.

Come and see!

I've written about the seal judgments of Revelation 6 before, which kick off with what are popularly known as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The first four judgments of the Tribulation are characterized as riders on horses of four different colors:

• A white horse: A false peace that exists prior to the rise of the Antichrist.
• A red horse: War—peace is taken from the earth as he ascends to power.
• A black horse: Famine and economic turmoil ensue.
• A pale horse: The result? Death, death, and more death.

I want to focus on the fourth judgment, however:

The rider is Death, with Hades following close behind. Notice that the four forms of death that this unusually colored horse brings are specified in verse 8 as the sword, famine, death, and wild animals.

Not the first time: Note that Ezekiel speaks of the same four types of judgment (the sword, famine, pestilence, and wild beasts) befalling Israel, and does so with a prophetic eye on the end times. Not only that, but Ezekiel also says a remnant (i.e. the believing Jewish remnant during the Tribulation) will be spared in the midst of the judgments that befall Israel (Ezek. 14:12–23). Is it just me, or does that rhyme with Revelation 12:13–17?

The first, second, and fourth items mentioned are fairly self-explanatory:

• "the sword" = wars
• "famine" = widespread food shortages
• "wild animals" = nature running amok

But death from death? Hmm...

As I noted in the text of the passage above, the same Greek word (thanatos) is used describe both the rider on the pale horse and the third form of death that he brings, the only difference being that in verse 7 it is capitalized as a proper noun in naming the rider.

The primary meaning of thanatos is death, either physical or spiritual. A secondary meaning of thanatos is pestilence, and that's how most people interpret the word in verse 8. That seems logical, and I have no doubt that disease will be one of the factors that characterizes this seal judgment.

Of course, there is a word in New Testament Greek that specifically means pestilence, and that is loimos (plural: loimoi). As I discussed in the article I just linked to above, in Matthew's version of the Olivet Discourse, where Jesus is giving us a foretaste of the seal judgments (Matt. 24:5–8), Matthew only mentions famines and earthquakes in the Greek (v. 7). No mention of pestilences—apparently the King James translators took the liberty of sticking the word "pestilences" in there. The vast majority of other English translations, however, accurately render it as simply "famines and earthquakes."

Ditto for Mark's version: The Greek only mentions famines and earthquakes, but the King James translators added the word "troubles" to the verse for some reason (Mark 13:8).

Only Luke specifically mentions all three: earthquakes (seismoi), famines (limoi), and pestilences (loimoi) (Luke 21:11).

Now, in John's vision of the end times that was given decades later, he lays out the seal judgments in Revelation 6 and mentions famine in the third seal (Rev. 6:5–6), earthquakes in the sixth seal (Rev. 6:12), but never specifically mentions pestilences (loimoi). The closest John comes to anything related to disease is this peculiar "death from death" item in the fourth seal (Rev. 6:8), so by a process of elimination we have to take this as a reference to the loimoi Luke was referring to in Luke 21:11.

But as I worked on this article, one thing kept nagging at me:

Why didn't John say loimoi, if that's what he actually meant?

Why the mystery? Why the cloak and dagger? Why would the Holy Spirit inspire John to use such a quirky characterization of death? This is the thought that grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go.

It seems Death is riding a horse
of a most peculiar color indeed.

I just couldn't shake the feeling that there was something unusual about this form of death, and suddenly the pieces began to fall into place. And that brings us to the intriguing bit I alluded to at the outset of the article.

 Speculation Alert 

Well, maybe there is a "peculiar" aspect to this form of death during the fourth seal judgment. If we were to see millions of people dying from severe reactions to a so-called "safe and effective vaccine" that has been deceptively forced on the people of the world—a "vaccine" that is in fact an experimental gene therapy that has been mandated to stop the spread of a fairly ordinary but highly trumped up and politically weaponized virus, you might say that was rather peculiar, wouldn't you agree? That would certainly qualify as death on a large scale, but it's not "pestilence" in the normal sense of the word.

And I'd venture to say there's no word in Greek that quite captures all that.

Now, I'm sure the fourth seal judgment will in fact include large numbers of deaths from various diseases in the usual sense. After all, disease goes hand in hand with famine, and the Greek suggests as much by virtue of the fact that the words for famine and pestilence are nearly the same:

limos (famine) / loimos (pestilence)

So, what if this alarming wave of deaths due to these experimental mRNA "vaccines" actually comes to pass as feared and predicted? If so, could this not be the "peculiar" aspect of the reference to "death from death" in Revelation 6:8, and thus turn out to be part of the fourth seal judgment during the early part of the Tribulation? I am convinced this is within the realm of possibility.

And if this big wave of deaths due to the mRNA vaccines comes in the next several years as predicted, and is in fact part of the fourth seal judgment that occurs during the first half of the Trib-yoo-lation. (Wait for it...)

What does that tell us about the
pre-trib-yoo-lation har-pod-zo?

If you catch my drift. If this wave of deaths from the mRNA vaccines comes to pass as many knowledgeable medical professionals fear in the next several years, and it blossoms into something that is in fact part and parcel of the fourth seal judgment during the early part of the Tribulation, then you know just as well as I do what that tells us about the Rapture:

WE. ARE. THERE.

We're talking final countdown and all that. Pack your bags and put on your travelin' shoes—it's just about twinkling-of-an-eye time!

 End Speculation Alert 

Red horse rising: Not to toss in too many speculative tidbits or anything, but according to a recent article in the Times of Israel, Israeli military intelligence is now saying that Iran is realistically two years away from producing a nuclear weapon. Red horse rising? You tell me.

Now, if you've read very many of my articles, you know I am loathe to speculate about the timing of the Rapture. When it comes to date speculation (or date sensationalizing as the case may be), I'm a bit like a diabetic passing a Dunkin' Donuts—I've trained myself to simply look the other way. My standard response concerning the timing of the Rapture has become...

Could be today, could be two or three years.
Now if you'll excuse me, I've got work to do.

But anyone with an ounce of discernment in regard to things eschatological can see we are knocking on the door of the Rapture, and it's almost time for that trumpet to sound and for that heavenly door to swing open wide.

And when that trumpet finally sounds, it'll be time for us to saddle up and head for our heavenly home.

And I'm sure it doesn't, but just in case the idea of "saddling up" at the sound of the trumpet actually means heavenly horses might be involved, I just hope I don't get stuck with one that's a pale, sickly shade of green.

Greg Lauer — APR '21

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