Little could he know how close he would be to the truth. Less than 20 years later, a swine flu epidemic did occur. There was an attempt made at mass vaccination. However, a lot of outcry was made about this as it was unclear if mass vaccination would be safe or even effective since the vaccine was developed and approved so rapidly. (Note: in our area, news media coverage is already pushing for people to get the vaccine when it comes out again late this summer or in the fall.)
The microchip used now is about the size of a grain of rice, so it was too big to be given during a mass vaccination campaign. However, a micro-chip for medical use was approved by the FDA, and part of its purpose was to keep track of those who had received the swine flu vaccine, at least in one area of the USA. This was the first micro-chip approved by the FDA for human use. You can learn more about that here - http://socioecohistory.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/implantable-micro-chip-verichip-shares-jump-after-h1n1-patent-license-win/
medical microchip use in relation to H1N1 virus and vaccination
This chip has been used in about 100 people. According to some sources, the plan is to have it used in 200 people by the end of this year and bring it into common use by 2012. This chip is being promoted as being beneficial for patients with Alzheimer’s, patients with chronic illnesses, patients with multiple allergies, and so forth.
In this medical micro-chip, there is a 16 digit number specific to the person to whom it is given. The patient’s medical history, conditions, allergies, and so on, are all programmed into this little chip. When the patient arrives at the emergency room, the physician simply has to scan the patient’s right hand or the back of the patient’s right arm (depending on where the chip was implanted). The number will pop up, and the physician enters this number into the computer. The patient’s entire medical history will pop up in an instant.
Some contend that this micro-chip is not what is indicated by the tele-technological devices (tele-health technology) spoken of in the health care bill. (See side bar to download a PDF copy of the health care bill) However, as mentioned above, this chip has already been tested in 100 people. It is to be tested in 200 people by the end of this year. Also, 60 emergency centers around the nation have agreed to install the chip reading device in their emergency departments.
The chip being used now is about the size of a grain of rice, but there is one being developed that is much smaller. It could fit easily into the hand or forehead. That is where the discussion is coming from as to whether or not this is the mark of the beast.
At the end of this post are some comments made by some individuals on this matter.
One major concern about the tele-technological devices being offered under the current health bill is the lack of privacy associated with them. Under the bill, anyone who wants these “services” goes to his or her health care provider. Their information is registered with the health Secretary. This gives the government a record of everyone who receives such devices. My guess would be that they have access to the information on the devices as well.
(Just an aside note: I am not sure if I read the bill correctly; but if I do, any visits made to the doctor after the passing of this health bill will be reported to the health Secretary. See side bar for a PDF downloadable copy of the bill. Some of this legalese does get a little confusing.)
Note: in the previous post, there were some quotes from sections of the health care bill that seem to be the information that some say is alluding to the micro-chipping. These quotes are in orange.
The Mark of the Beast?
Now, on to the issue of whether or not this micro-chip is the mark of the beast. There is a lot of discussion about this among saved and unsaved alike. Many believe it is. I have not heard that this intention was denied by those who designed it.
The subject of end times is rather confusing to me, and the details of the prophecies seem quite over my head. Therefore, I sought help from a godly source that I trusted for Biblical input on this issue. I also looked at the commentaries, particularly those of Adam Clarke and Matthew Henry.
We do not know who the Antichrist is. This has not yet been revealed to us. II Thessalonians 2:3-12 explain a little more about him. He will not be revealed until the One who is restraining him no longer restrains him. It appears from the book of Daniel that the Antichrist will be from the Middle East somewhere. Perhaps he will even be a Jewish person as he will sit in the temple declaring himself to be God. And he will be denying the God of his fathers. Daniel chapter 7 teaches that the Antichrist will rise out of the sea, but it does not say exactly from where he will come. See also Daniel 11:36-39.
We will not know what the mark of the beast will be until after the Antichrist is revealed. Is this mark in the world today? We don’t know.
When I sought Biblical input on this issue, one of the questions I asked was whether or not a Christian should refuse to be implanted with this medical microchip on Biblical grounds. This individual said there did not seem to be a Scriptural reason to refuse it. There is, however, a definite Constitutional reason as based on our right to privacy.
I thought about this for a while and was not sure I agreed. However, after much thought and prayer, it seems that this person is probably correct. We have no idea if this medical micro-chip has any relation to the mark of the beast. When the Antichrist has rule over all the earth, he will cause “all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads.” (See Revelation 13:16) The Antichrist will have world-wide dominion. Receiving the mark of the beast will be required by law for everyone in the world.
Though there is experimentation with this chip in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, there is no worldwide law requiring the use of this chip. There is also no world leader controlling all the people of the world.
So is this new microchip the mark of the beast? There is no way to know. But it certainly is a danger to the freedom and right to privacy of individuals in the United States of America. (Below this post are some comments by people who agree or who disagree with the use of micro-chipping.)
Here is something to think about, however –
When the punch card ID cards came out in the 1920’s (? not sure if name of cards and date are accurate), people thought this was the mark of the beast.
When Social Security numbers were issued, people thought this was the mark of the beast.
When UPC bar codes were introduced, people thought this was the mark of the beast. After all, the number 666 appears in code on these bar codes. And it is true that this number does occur in most of these bar codes. The man who developed them admitted that it occurs in most of these codes but said nothing evil was intended by it.
To understand more about how micro-chipping would work, check out one of these links:
For more info on how these microchips work, check out this site - http://www.upgradeyourbody.com/articles/diagnostics/verichip-and-verimed-health-link-system-implantable-microchip.html
Tells why and when it was approved by FDA, very interesting.
Veri-chip explained in this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsqsLm6yMgw
I give this link with some hesitation. Please DO NOT watch the other videos you see on the side bar. You could find yourself in the devil’s trap.
This issue was something that really shocked me and really got me thinking. But it is also something that helps me see that Jesus is coming soon. Soon we will meet Him in the air and live forever with Him and with all the saints who have gone before us. What a meeting that will be! Even so, Lord Jesus, come.
Comments about the microchip from various sources:
Some claim that this does not mean a chip will be implanted. Check out this information -
… a tiny, passive microchip (the nation’s first and only microchip cleared for patient identification by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration) and a secure, private online database that links you to your personal health record. Your Health Link is always with you and cannot be lost or stolen. (Source?)
One comment by someone who denies this is happening
I don't see anything regarding 'micro chips'.
Plus, I'm with Ron Montgomery, there is no `70s Hollywood movie anti-christ arising as a global leader anytime soon or ever. The anti-christ is not a person but an already defeated condition of your consciousness (sin nature). The dreaded 'number' is Vav-Broken Vav-Vav which is the sixth letter of the Hebrew Aleph-Tav (alphabet) symbolizing humanity. The Zayin -the Crowned Vav- is Y`shua. anyway.
Another says
What's your problem with being micro chipped?
For the "right" reasons, I welcome the idea and the carry thru.
Another comments,
I'd like to see some people chipped. Alzheimer sufferers, more animals, (many are already chipped) and maybe if we could chip terrorists.
A further comment
Chips aren't required. All they need is for you to carry a cell phone.
Nancy says,
If you apply for and accept "services" that are regulated or connected by the laws that were just passed under the guise of "The Health Care Bill" then you "by a presumption of law" (look that up), will have agreed to all mandates associated with the benefit you are receiving. You will be chipped and your "specific permission" will not be asked for.
The chip will go into your body with an injection. It is doubtful if you will even be aware of it.
N.
For more information, check out these sites -
http://industry.bnet.com/pharma/10004616/microchip-implant-to-link-your-health-records-credit-history-social-security/
From http://industry.bnet.com/pharma/10004616/microchip-implant-to-link-your-health-records-credit-history-social-security/
and
http://www.warnthepeople.org/96/post/2010/04/microchipping-to-begin-in-36-months-under-new-health-bill.html
Please be warned that some comments on this blog have very bad language. However, I did want to cite my source here. I apologize if any links are incorrect. I also apologize for some quotes not having a source. I gathered these from so many different sources that I did miss a few things. Maybe I can search them out again later.
(3)Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; (4)Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. (5)Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? (6)And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. (7)For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. (8)And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: (9)Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, (10)And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. (11)And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: (12)That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. (II Thessalonians 2:3-12)