Servias Ministries Blog

We are moving quickly to the edge of an economic collapse.  Am I promoting a collapse?  No.  I would prefer to see an orderly transition to a new economic system but it is not my call.  That belongs to Our Heavenly Father.  Has HE caused orderly transitions in the past?  Not that I have seen in history or Scripture.  The term “then suddenly” comes to mind.

Greed has a subtle way of infiltrating men’s affairs.  Being the root of all evil, we can we how its works behind the scenes to bring forth calamity and chaos.  If you have not read the link http://www.gods-kingdom-ministries.net/daily-weblogs/2013/08-2013/larry-summers-and-the-secret-end-game-memo/  , now might be a good time.  It may not stay up long.  In my European travels in the late 90’s and early 00’s, I was exposed to this subterfuge that went to the highest levels.  The “system” was used by men for personal gain.  After they leave office, they never seem to need to work again.  Hmmm!  Foundations get started and they become statesmen, and I use that term loosely.  Power is a symptom of greed and it is insatiable.  The fundamental problem with their assumptions is that they will collapse the system they need to keep them in power.  The endgame is self destruction.

There will come a great Jubilee out of all of this debt.  I don’t know the mechanics at this time, but the current system will implode at some point.  This jubilee might have a lot of pain attached to it.  There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth by those who have trusted in the current system.  They will have difficulty adjusting to the emotional pain they will suffer and sustain for a period of time.  Their trust in money, cars, large houses, and other “stuff” will evaporate over night.  Their current life of denial will suddenly be exposed.  Some will have nervous breakdowns from the sudden loss of perceived wealth.  I saw that happen to a man in 1985 when his “empire” came crumbling down.  Greed and power left him… suddenly.  It was ugly.

Our Heavenly Father has always reserved a Remnant for HIS use:

Isaiah 1:9  Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, [and] we should have been like unto Gomorrah. 

This should be comforting to us that Our Heavenly Father will see us through what lies ahead.  We should not fear the future for Our Heavenly Father is not slack in HIS promises.  HE sustained HIS children through epic challenges in the past.  HE will do it again as we approach the challenging times ahead.  Our responsibility is to be prepared, not sit in a corner doing nothing.  Our preparation starts with the Spiritual.  Are you weak when it comes to Love?  Then focus on Love.  Are you weak in faith?  Focus on faith.  Encourage yourself in the Scriptures.  Read related books by those who have been anointed to teach.  Let your works reflect your commitment to serving mankind.  Our Heavenly Father knew a famine was coming when HE placed Joseph in a 13 year training plan.  Mankind did not escape the famine but went through the famine, led by a man of GOD.  Joseph was willing to serve all of mankind, not just his own family.  Broaden your perspective.  You may be called to increase your “tent stakes”.  Don’t be surprised when people lose all they have and finally seek those with the Truth in Love.  Currently, $250 Trillion in debt has many captives.  Soon, they may be set free.

One might ask why I focus so much on gold and silver in the Economic blogs.  It is because Our Heavenly Father established these precious metals for use in fair trade.  HE is the One Who placed value on these metals and instilled that value in the human race.  In Scripture, gold represents Divine Nature and silver represents redemption.  These metals provide a basis for “truth in the transaction”.  Why?  The love of money (aka greed) is the root of all evil.  Greed causes men to falsify either one side or both sides of a transaction so you need “truth” established in the medium of exchange.  Gold and silver provide this function.  They are impossible to counterfeit, though men have tried.

Fairness in transacting business relies on a known standard of exchange.  One ounce of gold in known for its value worldwide.  This is true for silver as well.  On one hand central planners would have you believe that these metals are ancient relics but you must ask the questions: “Why do all central banks maintain a physical supply of gold?”  “If the metals are no longer relevant, why don’t they sell all their gold and take the proceeds to pay off debt?”

Until men are honest, gold and silver will be needed to conduct business.  When do you think we will see an era of honesty sweep the earth?  I believe only when the Age of Tabernacles has fully come.  My hope is that it arrives today.  Daily, I focus on moving closer to My Heavenly Father and fulfill my part in the Plan of the coming Age.  Until then, we must live in a system filled with lies and deception.  As in the days of Noah…

From a practical standpoint we must sustain ourselves on a daily basis during the transition.  I look forward to the fullness of time, but until it arrives, I will convey my best revelation and understanding to what is happening in order that those who acknowledge my calling, may also be prepared for the turbulent times ahead.  I rely on others’ callings to provide me with counsel in areas where I am not called.  If I have a deficiency in nutrition, I call my friend Doug.  He lives and breathes nutrition.  If I need some construction done, I call my friend Roy, he is an expert in house framing.  If they seek counsel in the financial arena, I am their “go to” guy.  That is how revelation flows.  You don’t ask someone who has produced no fruit in an area to recommend a course of action.

In the macro view, I expect current systems to begin collapsing before too long.  Why?  Greed continues to abound in an unrestrained fashion.  The 2008 financial crisis did not produce any convictions of primary players.  We saw no CEO’s of top global banks do a “perp” walk with handcuffs.  It would appear that they are above the Law.  There is no way they could be innocent in the near collapse of the global banking system.  The LIBOR scandal produced no convictions.  The manipulation of markets produced no convictions.  The NSA now admits they broke the law… unintentionally.  I guess Mr. Snowden was really a whistleblower based on the definition.  The value of the U.S. Dollar continues to decline.  There are now 50 million people (in the U.S.) estimated to be on food stamps but the employment numbers as well as the inflation numbers continue to be “cooked” in order to project a better economic picture according to John Williams.  What happened to “Truth” in these areas?

The moral fiber of this country continues to decline.  Perversion has become accepted as the “new” normal.  Look at the TV shows and they are attempting to redefine the family structure.  How long will Our Heavenly Father allow this to continue?  Until HIS Remnant has been fully prepared to step in and usher in HIS Kingdom.  Until then, I will do my part in helping the brethren in the areas I am called.  I will be an economic “watchman”, help others in the expression of their calling, and Love people as an expression of Our Heavenly Father.  I will also do my best to further the “truth in the transaction”.

As the lies and deception become widely known, the collapse will gain speed.  People will flock to known stores of value: gold and silver.  They will drop their fiat currencies like hot potatoes.  Will central planners sit around and do nothing?  No.  They will attempt to place controls on conversion and transportation of monetary value.  They will try to tax value away from the holders of hard assets.  They will go after pension fund money and replace current investment with government bonds.  They will pull out all stops before the collapse is complete.  Then they will claim that they didn’t see this economic chaos coming, hoping to persuade the masses to keep them in control.  The drama continues…

One of the first things an invading army does is to take control of communications. This is getting more difficult with the way global communications is structured. Every smart phone can record history and transport it for all to see.
India tried to restrict it’s citizens from buying gold. It has failed. Their currency has dropped like a rock and they are desperately trying to salvage their accumulated wealth by converting to gold and silver. Colombians are now trying reverse “free trade” agreements executed with the U.S. American goods are now undermining domestic markets as a result of the QE efforts by the Fed. All the free money is going to show up somewhere. The Columbians are getting mad and are now protesting. Notice that very little is reported on American Network News.
Overall, the markets are now too complex for central planners to control. They focus on solving one issue and three more show up elsewhere. How does the average person guard against this intrusion? Simplify, de-leverage, and most of all, focus on your relationship with Our Heavenly Father.

One of the greatest challenges we face from a financial point of view is living in denial. We tend to believe that nothing will happen to us since we have yet to see economic chaos in decades here in the U.S. Other countries have not been as fortunate. History has plenty of examples: Russia, South American economies, Iceland, and Cyprus. In the 1930’s, we had our own crisis. People turned in their gold at the request of the President. Shortly after, the Dollar was depreciated in value, overnight.
We are once again approaching an economic reality of currency depreciation. No one is willing to set a date, but everyone who is not on a government payroll or in pension fund management is concerned about a sudden financial crisis. Central planners have no positive outcome available to them. The current question revolves around how to deal with the crisis and keep the populace from rising up in a dangerous fashion.
The problem banks of 2008 are bigger, at greater derivative risk, and have no remorse about the near meltdown in 2008. We are destined to see a day of reconciling the books of greed. Don’t be surprised when you wake up on a Saturday morning to a press conference outlining an “unexpected and unanticipated” event. They know how bad it is, they just don’t have a viable solution.

By the way, Walmart and Target are both showing bearish formations in recent days. The public is voting with its dollars being withheld from these giants. Richard Russell, famed investment newsletter writer, now has a 1530 target for gold. Interesting number!

And… Greece is now going to need a third bailout.