Revelation 13:16 And he causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads.
The rest of Revelation 13 which describes the activities of America in the last days of earth’s history, have fascinated, thrilled, scared, and sobered many minds. However, we are not going to delve into the rest of the prophecy this for it is important for us to understand that nations, and individuals are never bound in an iron destiny, so that they cannot free themselves of the cryptic predictions made by God in His word.
It is God’s will that the prophecy in Revelation 13 will cause America to track a different course if we are thus disposed. The mark of the beast and its implementation which is mentioned later on in the chapter isn’t something in which our nation would have no other choice. On the contrary it is God’s will that all nations should as well as individuals should come to repentance.
And if we do, God has no problem whatsoever if the prophecy is not fulfilled as stated. In fact, according to the scriptures, if Jesus has to choose between the exact fulfillment of prophecies, and the salvation of nations and individuals, He will let the prophecy fail in a heartbeat, because Jesus died to save persons, not prophecies. This is a critically important point for us to understand, because God takes delight in mercy, and He is more than willing that we in The U.S.A should come to repentance.
2nd Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!