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to current prophetic speculation, only God will see
this mark, not humans.
Yet prophecy predicts that many will detect
the deceiver in disguise and refuse to take that
mark. Instead, they worship the Creator, “keep the
commandments,” and follow “Jesus” (Revelation
14:12), our loving Savior, who died on a cruel cross
for our sins of breaking God’s law (see 1 John 2:2;
3:4), and rose from the dead. “If you love Me,” our
Savior pleads, “keep My commandments” (John
14:15). Those who do—through His grace and
power—will be ready for His glorious return (see
Revelation 14:14-16) at the “end of the age” (see
Matthew 28:20).
Dear friend, when earth’s darkest hour strikes,
what will you do? Will you love, trust, and follow
Jesus, or obey the beast? In the midst of global
confusion, our Creator pleads:
“Choose Me and My day!”

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