Folks, I don't leave my hermit's lair much these days. Ever since that child trafficking case out west left me with PTSD, I've been hunkered down, subsisting on Amazon deliveries and the occasional trip to the local Dollar General. But let me tell you, every time I venture into that fluorescent-lit pit of consumerism, I can't help but feel like I'm watching the soul of America die in real time.
The Rise of the Corporate Overlords It's no secret that the small-town Main Streets of yesteryear are being systematically obliterated, replaced by a never-ending parade of generic big-box stores. But this isn't just an economic trend - it's a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. The prophet Daniel foresaw this very scenario over 2,500 years ago, describing a "fourth kingdom" that would "devour the whole earth" (Daniel 7:23).
The Tribulation of the Consumer Just as Daniel predicted, we're witnessing the corporate takeover of every nook and cranny of society. From the dying downtowns to the big-box behemoths that have become the heart of our communities, the individual soul is being consumed by the machine. The fluorescent lights, the sterile aisles, the vague chemical stench - it's all designed to numb us, to sap our humanity. We're becoming nothing more than mindless consumers, marching to the beat of shareholders and quarterly earnings reports.
The Writing on the Wall But the signs are all there, if you know where to look. The book of Revelation warns of a "beast" that will control all commerce, forcing everyone to receive a "mark" in order to buy or sell (Revelation 13:16-17). Sound familiar? With the rise of digital currency and brain implants, that prophetic vision is closer than ever to becoming reality. The end times are knocking at the door, and we're letting them in through the aisles of Dollar General.
"The truth doesn't hide. It waits for those brave enough to look."
The Wise Wolf