Time is short, my friends. The troubling details surrounding the federal shooting in Minneapolis this past weekend have exposed a much darker spiritual reality unfolding before our eyes.

On Saturday morning, ICE agents pepper-sprayed and beat a 37-year-old ICU nurse named Alex Pretti, ultimately shooting him to death. Officials claim Pretti had a "semi-automatic handgun with dozens of rounds" and "approached officers menacingly." But the evidence strongly suggests this is a blatant lie.

Biblical watchmen have been sounding the alarm for years - the end times are upon us, and persecution of Christians will only intensify. This tragic incident in Minneapolis may be just a small preview of the tribulation to come.

The Deception of the Authorities

Let's examine the government's claims more closely. Secretary Kristi Noem stated that Pretti had "dozens of rounds of ammunition." But ammunition is stored inside a gun's magazine, not visible to the naked eye. So her description makes no logical sense unless Pretti was somehow holding extra boxes of bullets, which eyewitness reports clearly dispute.

This false narrative is a tactic straight out of the enemy's playbook. As Jesus warned, "For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect" (Matthew 24:24). The powers that be are determined to demonize and neutralize any who stand in their way - including faithful Christians.

The Spiritual Battle Intensifies

What's really happening here is a spiritual battle of epic proportions. The book of Revelation foretells a coming time of great tribulation, when the Antichrist will ruthlessly persecute followers of Christ (Revelation 13:7). This tragic shooting in Minneapolis may be an eerie harbinger of that dark hour.

As the forces of darkness continue to strengthen their grip, we must be vigilant and spiritually prepared. "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 6:12).

The time to wake up and get right with God is now. The tribulation approaches, and only those who have made Jesus Christ the Lord of their life will be able to stand firm in the face of intense persecution. Are you ready?

"The truth doesn't hide. It waits for those brave enough to look."

The Wise Wolf