So, here’s what’s going on. Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), just this last Friday,  outlined an “immigration reform plan”. This immigration reform plan would institute the use of these National ID cards to basically help identify illegal aliens (who would not possess these cards) and keep them from being able to be employed. Of course there would also be some sort of amnesty for workers already here, gotta keep those voters who would feel obligated to vote in Obama’s favor on the next go round. Obama is actually all about this plan, it is reported that he has vowed to get this legislation pushed through, and with this sign of bi-partisan support it is probable.

It almost seems practical when you think about it. Employers could be easily “found out” and fined for hiring illegals, but tangible cards could be easily faked or manipulated. And really, aren’t we tired of carrying all of our different Identifiers? We’ve got SS cards, Driver’s licenses, Birth Certificates, Selective Service cards, Military ID’s, State ID’s, D.O.D. ID’s, Civil Service cards, government contractor licenses,  car insurance cards, ATM cards, Credit Cards,etc.. Why not have all the information available in one biometric “file”? How convenient? You won’t even need a wallet. In fact, why stop there? They can down load Criminal History, Credit File, and really anything they want.

So, what’s wrong with this plan? PLENTY! It opens up too many other doors. Like with the “green” movement going so strong, next we’ll be on a paperless system, and that includes money. The groundwork is already laid. All forms of payment will be electronic, so if you do not have this card….no job, no usable money, no life. Big brother will be able track all purchases, all transactions, where you go, and what you do. Where is the freedom in that? AND room for error, tons. Here is a worse-case-scenario, I am a victim of Criminal Identity Theft, over 12 years ago someone stole my identity and eventually had multiple felonies put on my record, they were eventually exponged after 10 years but still are somehow attached to my record. (http://www.thestorytellerblog.com/good-name-gone) So with this  “NEW ID Plan” these crimes would be attached to me biometrically and even if I were to get this “card”, I would still be unemployable no matter how much paperwork or how many documents I carried. Documents would be obsolete in this system.

So, is this a sign of the times? Well, let’s take a look at the book of Revelation. Rev. 13:15-18 states “

(New International Version)

¹⁵He was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that it could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed. ¹⁶He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, ¹⁷so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name.¹⁸This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man’s number. His number is 666.”              Where does the 666 come in? I really don’t know, but I’ll bet that within the next 6 years it will become evident. Is it not evident that this prophecy is coming true? Even atheists would have to admit that this is more than prophetical coincidence.

I’m tellin’ ya, if you haven’t got your Peace with Jesus, you need to get that in order. The times are coming when that is going to literally be your saving grace. I’m not trying to scare you into submission, but please don’t let your prideful nature keep you from being protected. It’s not that hard, all you have to do is believe, have faith, and ask for forgiveness. The steps are so easy, and I’ll even post them right here for ya. These were written by my grandfather, I am proud to say.

So, in conclusion, should we be scared. Human nature tells us yes, crazy times are a comin’. But, if we truly believe in all of the Biblical prophecies, then maybe we should be excited.  I love my life, family, and friends and have many plans that extend 30-50 years in the future. But on the other hand, I really can’t wait to get to Heaven, and who wants to go through that thing we all fear– DEATH of the physical body? I definitely am scared to death of the agony of death, aren’t you? According to the prophecy of the “Rapture” we could be the generation that escapes it. How cool would that be?

References:http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/03/senators-unveil-another-flawed-national-id-card

http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/95235-democrats-spark-alarm-with-call-for-national-id-card

http://biggovernment.com/capitolconfidential/2010/03/10/national-id-card-being-considered-by-senators/