It is better to live each day as the day the LORD is coming to gather His to Himself than to imagine, read into events making them prophecy when they are merely more possible distractions keeping a person from being as close to the LORD as they ought to be, could be, keeping a person from understanding, discerning well, rightly dividing the Word of God.
To do this, one needs to know, live in, and spend much time within the Word of God.
I remember the mass hysteria and noise that the COVID-19 shots were the mark of the beast, revealing the Bible illiteracy, the lack of spiritual wisdom and knowledge of Scripture among those professing to be shepherded by the LORD Jesus Christ, thus His word.
The writer of the article below recounts how, again, the mass of people — people professing to know God, know Jesus, and should know Scripture — convinced the Iraqi war was going to be the revealing of the Antichrist.
God’s time is not our time and in our time that the GOOD GOOD GRACIOUS GOD blesses each person with time it is high time each spent more time in His word, daily, nightly, than in conjecture, surmising, declaring and speaking and writing with certainty that this event, that event is _____________. We will know when they are according to Scripture.
Until then?
Let’s increase awareness, understanding, wisdom, and discernment of what is in God’s word, word by word, so we do not become distracted, pulled away into foolish declarations made by men and women that catch like wildfire and spread.
How about being more like a Berean and going to the Word, discerning right away whether what is said or written is Scriptural. The Holy Bible is very clear. We need to be as clear as the Holy Bible.
I have included numerous articles about the red heifers, the third temple, and Bible prophecy unfolding — for all the sacrements of the third temple are in the works, it is moving forward, swiftly, and we are witnessing the fulfillment of Bible prophecy in our lives. Almost daily. If vigilant, discerning watchmen and watchwomen.
But to jump in, declare, imagine, begin to speak or write prematurely, thus incorrectly, is not what those who walk with the LORD, indwelt of the Holy Spirit, born anew from above ought to be doing.
Yes, each person loving the LORD, changed within to obey, believe, and live out our lives with the LORD uppermost in our hearts, desiring to be brought into His midst in heaven and all that will be is eager, so eager, rightly, for such a time, but that also means we must be careful not to get swept up in false teachings, unsound doctrines and declarations, forecasts, predictions.
Live each day as it unfolds. Minute to minute. Hour to hour. Watching. Seeking. Growing in faith, in strength, in discernment and wisdom — but let us not get caught in the whirlwind, the frenzy, and they always are a frenzy of declarations, “This is __________!” When it isn’t.
When it truly is? Each person will know it.
How about between then and now we grow in Biblical wisdom, spiritual understanding, stronger in the Word, never removing the whole armor of God, and living each day as if it is the one?
No matter what is in the news. No matter what others are saying or rushing about, in error as they are not Bible literate, Bible fluent, and are sorely lacking in God’s Word in their hearts, minds and lives.
Be a Berean. Not a lemming. Be a follower of Jesus Christ, Yeshua Hamashiac, not a follower of men, women, a whim, or a prediction.
I would read every article that came out regarding the red heifers. But I never for a moment imagined there was a spotless, unblemished one just waiting and ready to be sacrificed, and the third temple was going to be built immediately.
It may not, it likely won’t even begin construction until AFTER the Rapture of the Church, and there is an assumed misconception that the day following the Rapture, the Great Tribulation begins, and that day the Antichrist will be revealed. There may be a period of years between the Rapture and the Great Tribulation and the revealing of the Antichrist. He is going to be revealed when the world is at its worst and in such despair, fear, confusion, trouble, and he is going to be the one to have the power to make it all better, to provide the illusion he is a savior.
How about each of us spend more time in God’s Word, in prayer and less time chasing this prediciton, that event, “oh it must be ____________ because of this!” when it isn’t because of a lack of Bible literacy and knowledge of what is in God’s Word?
Read on…
Ken Pullen, Saturday, August 9th, 2025
When Prophetic Expectation Is Dashed: Red Heifers Ruled Invalid
August 09, 2025
By PNW Staff — Prophecy News Watch
Reprinted from Prophecy News Watch
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. — Isaiah 55:8
This week, many believers watched with a mixture of disappointment and reflection as the Temple Institute in Jerusalem declared that the five red heifers brought to Israel roughly three years ago are no longer considered viable candidates for the biblically significant sacrifice needed to purify the future Third Temple. For those who had followed the journey of these rare animals from Texas to the Holy Land, this announcement came as a jarring reminder: God’s plans are never late–but they also rarely align with our timelines.
The red heifer, described in Numbers 19, plays a critical role in the purification rites necessary before temple service can be reinstated. Its ashes, combined with water, are to be used for the ceremonial cleansing of those defiled by contact with the dead. Without a perfect red heifer–one without blemish, never yoked, and meeting other strict criteria–the rebuilding of the Temple cannot be fully actualized according to traditional Jewish law. So when these five candidates arrived in Israel in 2022, prophetic excitement surged. Could this be the final step before the long-awaited construction of the Third Temple?
But once again, God has reminded His people: the pace of prophecy is not ours to dictate.
Interpreting Delay: A Lesson in Trust
For prophecy watchers, the heifer setback may sting, but it is by no means the end of the road. In fact, moments like this are essential spiritual checkpoints. They challenge us to reaffirm our trust not in outcomes or symbols, but in the One who holds time in His hands.
We have seen this before. During the Gulf War, prophetic fervor swept through churches across America. Sermons and Bible studies were hastily arranged to explain Saddam Hussein’s role in biblical prophecy. Could this be the rise of the Antichrist? Was Babylon being rebuilt before our eyes? For all the questions, speculation, and energy poured into that moment, the fulfillment didn’t arrive as many hoped–or expected. And yet, that season stirred many to repentance, prayer, and greater biblical literacy. God used it for good.
Similarly, many recently observed the brief but intense conflict between Israel and Iran, wondering aloud: Could this be the war of Gog and Magog described in Ezekiel 38 – 39? The alignment seemed close–but not quite. Russia, a key figure in that prophecy, remained a missing piece. For all the intensity, it didn’t quite fit. And still, it has deepened our understanding of how closely today’s headlines echo tomorrow’s prophecies.
Setbacks Are Still Steps Forward
Though the red heifers are no longer considered eligible, it would be a mistake to see this as a prophetic retreat. The broader picture shows the opposite. Jews singing and praying openly on the Temple Mount–a practice once completely suppressed–is no small thing. Temple preparation is ongoing. Priestly garments have been crafted. Utensils have been made. Even the training of Levites has begun. The cultural shift within Israel toward religious expectation is real and accelerating.
We are not going backward. We are simply being asked to wait–and watch–with humility.
Jesus warned that the last days would be marked by wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes in various places, lawlessness, and rising hatred. These signs are not meant to cause despair, but awareness. And today, we see all of them playing out globally. Antisemitism is on the rise. Moral confusion clouds the culture. Technology has advanced to the point that the Mark of the Beast, once a mysterious concept, is now not only plausible–it’s culturally acceptable. Cashless societies, biometric ID systems, and global digital currencies are discussed openly in international economic forums.
Yet in all this, God is not delayed. He is patient.
As 2 Peter 3:9 reminds us: “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” Each delay is mercy. Every “no” is a preparation for a greater “yes.” Even now, the setbacks are sowing seeds of awakening, both in Israel and around the world.
Holding Faith in a Shaking World
Disappointment is dangerous when we let it cloud our confidence in God. But for the believer anchored in Scripture, these moments are clarifying. They strip away emotional hype and leave us with the raw, steady truth of God’s Word.
Yes, we are called to watch the signs. But more importantly, we are called to wait well.
The story of Joseph comes to mind–falsely accused, imprisoned, and forgotten. Yet in God’s perfect time, he rose to fulfill his destiny. Or consider Moses, delayed in the wilderness for 40 years. Or David, anointed king but running from Saul. Or even Jesus, arriving in history not as a warrior to overthrow Rome, but as a suffering servant to conquer sin.
God’s plans are always better than ours, even when the path includes delay.
Still Watching, Still Working
So where does this leave us? Not in despair–but in deeper expectation. We are not to be idle while we wait. We are to be active in sharing the Gospel, in serving the Church, in comforting the weary, and in preparing ourselves for His return.
The invalidation of these red heifers is not the end of the story. It’s a pause. A divine comma, not a period. God’s timeline has not been disrupted; it’s unfolding perfectly.
And when the real red heifer appears–and it will–there will be no ambiguity. Until then, let us hold fast to hope, continue to learn, and live each day as though Christ could return tonight.
Because one day… He will.
“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.”
— Matthew 24:42
Leave A Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.