All #ourCOG News 5.0
Jan Markell is one of my favorite prophecy teachers.
She taught multitudes over hundreds of radio stations for many years.
On Dec. 30, 2025, Compass International posted an article by Jan titled, “Jan Markell’s Top 10 Prophecy Stories of 2025.”
Here is a link to Jan’s article for those who want to read all of it.
I am going to skip to Number 10.
- My last point is to stress the supreme frustration that I must limit my observations to ten markers!
- There are hundreds!
- The world is rushing towards globalism.
- Violence and lawlessness are the order of the day.
- God’s timepiece, Israel, has enemies on seven sides!
- All creation groans!
- Islam is gaining ground.
- So, the fact that things are all coming together—all falling into place—excites only a tiny remnant who will never grow weary of keeping their eyes on the sky!
- If you are among them, hang in there.
- He is coming soon.
- As things continue to deteriorate, we may be left with only one hope—the blessed hope.
- We are the convergence generation.
Jesus went to the Temple in Jerusalem for the last time.
He was leaving, and He would never go back, never teach there again.
His Disciples started pointing out the buildings there.
He told them there would not be one stone left upon another.
They went out to the Mount of Olives. He sat down, and His Disciples went to Him and asked, “When shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world (age)?” (Matt. 24:1-3).
He taught them about many things, and then He said, “When ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled” (Matt. 24:33-34).
There will be a generation (the convergence generation) that will see all the things He said, and they will “know that it is near, even at the doors.”
Here are some recent current events that cause some to believe that this current generation is the convergence generation.
One, concerning the decline of America: on Jan. 1, 2026, on his first day in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked all of the executive orders that his predecessor, Eric Adams, has issued since Sept. 26, 2024.
This included several executive orders that were designed to protect Jews.
Mamdani said, “I was elected as a Democratic socialist, and I will govern as a Democratic socialist. I will not abandon my principles for fear of being deemed radical.”
Two, concerning wars and rumors of wars: on Jan. 2, 2026, Pres. Trump declared that the U.S. is “locked and loaded and ready to go” if Iran kills any more Iranian protestors.
(My Opinion: This is dangerous because it could move Russia, Turkey, and others to help Iran.)
Three, concerning the whole world seeing the bodies of the Two Witnesses lying in the street of Jerusalem at the middle of the Tribulation Period: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is hoping to put 42,000 satellites into orbit to provide Internet services to every square inch of planet Earth.
It was recently announced that Starlink put 165 satellites into orbit in 2025. They now have more than 9,300 active satellites in orbit, and they expect to increase the pace on launches in 2026.
Four, concerning an increase in the frequency and intensity of earthquakes at the end of the age: on Jan. 3, 2026, a 6.5 earthquake struck southern and central Mexico, killing two people, injuring at least 17 people, causing about 1,000 aftershocks, and causing widespread damage to roads, housing, and infrastructure.
Five, concerning the violence in Iran, on Jan. 6, 2026, it was reported that:
- At least 36 people have been killed and more than 2,000 have been arrested during a week of demonstrations.
- Analysts say Iran is facing a convergence of crises: renewed international sanctions over its nuclear program, acute water and electricity shortages, a looming recession forecast for 2026, and now a nationwide protest movement testing the regime’s grip on power.
(My comment: Iran is a curse to Israel, and God may be warning Iran to stop before His judgment falls harder in the Battle of Gog of Magog.)
(Update: On Jan. 6, 2026, Sen. Lindsey Graham told Fox News Pres. Trump would order the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, if he keeps killing protestors. In addition to that, it has been reported that Khamenei has made plans to flee to Russia with 20 other Iranians, if he thinks his life is in danger.).
Six, concerning the tracking of people in the U.S.: on Jan. 5, 2026, Worthy News reported that:
- S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has dramatically expanded the use of mobile facial-recognition technology during Pres. Trump’s second term, allowing agents to identify suspected illegal immigrants within seconds and accelerating enforcement operations.
- The technology, known as Mobile Fortify, enables ICE officers to photograph a suspect with a smartphone and instantly verify identity and immigration status through multiple government databases.
Seven, concerning the controversy over Jerusalem and the future capital of a Palestinian state in East Jerusalem: on Jan. 6, 2026, Israel started taking bids (with a Mar. 16, 2026 deadline) for the construction of 3,401 homes near Jerusalem.
A few Israeli officials believe populating this area with Jewish homes will kill the idea of a future capital of a Palestinian state in East Jerusalem, and it has been opposed by Palestinians, Arabs, the EU, the U.S., and most of the so-called international community for decades.
When the bids end on Mar. 16, 2026, the construction will begin, and it will become irreversible by Israeli law.
Eight, concerning the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel: on Jan. 7. 2026, the Prime Min. of the tiny island nation of Samoa said his nation will open an embassy in Jerusalem this year.
Nine, concerning wars and rumors of wars: on Jan. 7, 2026, the U.S. seized two more sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers.
One of the tankers was operating under a Russian flag and traveling from Iran toward Venezuela.
Russia immediately condemned the seizure, accused the U.S. of violating international law, and demanded the immediate release of the Russian crew.
Ten, concerning wars and rumors of wars: on Jan. 7, 2026, it was reported that Pres. Trump has notified Israeli Prime Min. Netanyahu that he plans to go ahead with Phase II of his 20-Point Peace Plan despite the fact that Hamas has still not released the body of one of the hostages.
Trump says he remains committed to the release of the body, but he will not hold up his plan for that.
Netanyahu opposes the start of Phase II before the body is released.
Hamas agreed to release all hostages and disarm, and Israel is demanding that Hamas be required to do that.
Trump also intends to announce the makeup of his Board of Peace (BoP) next week.
Eleven, concerning Trump’s negotiated ceasefire between Hamas and Israel: on Jan 8, 2026, Hamas violated the agreement (the second violation in 24 hours) by firing a rocket from Gaza-controlled territory into Israel.
Twelve, concerning a UN wannabe world government: on Jan. 7, 2026, Pres. Trump signed a sweeping presidential memorandum directing the U.S. to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 31 entities tied to the United Nations, in a major escalation of his “America First” agenda.
Trump also ordered all executive departments and agencies to immediately stop participating in the funding of these organizations.
FYI: God does not send anyone to Hell (all of us are born with a sin nature and destined to go to Hell because we sin), but God has provided a way (Jesus) for everyone to go to Heaven (and He is the only way to get there; John 14:6).
Finally, are you Rapture Ready?
If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God, who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.
The post The Convergence Generation :: By Daymond Duck appeared first on Rapture Ready.
Comments