Who owns Australia, anciently referred to as terra australis incognita (Latin) - "unknown land of the south"? The words came just over 400 years ago: La Austrialia del Espiritu Santo - Australia of the Holy Spirit, without the preceding "Terra" that had previously been used. These Spanish words were spoken by a spiritually minded Portuguese navigator with an Austrian king as his Spanish monarch on Pentecost Sunday, May 14^th 1606 — were then adjusted and published in English (and Spanish) in 1625 as Australia del Espiritu Santo by Purchas, vol.iv, p.1432 — then changed again in Lieutenant James Cook's journal to Astralia del Espiritu Santo in 1770.

But Cook was noting that, even as Quirós proclaimed this to be the new name for the land he had been seeking — Terra Australis — south to the Pole, he had actually been on a small island group (Vanuatu) well to the east. Click here to see a copy of his map. And Quirós's second in command Torres had sailed on and come through Torres Strait, possibly sighting the hills of Cape York, but if so, taking no further notice.

Yes, mistakes occurred as so often happens when we "can't see the big picture". Still, later English writers declared their ongoing preference for Quirós's word though minus that first "i" ☺. So, while English explorer James Cook now named the east coast New South Wales using an incomplete map of New Holland — yes, it had been named this by Dutch explorer Tasman in 1644 — both Matthew Flinders' chart in 1798-1804 and Governor Macquarie's letter in 1817 strongly recommended that the whole country reclaim the name Australia. Official recognition by the British Admiralty came in 1824.
Click here for more background on the naming of Australia.

Freedom and youth in 2006

Now click here to read about a get-together with vibrant imagery — tree-planting and "bread-breaking", between our recent Australian leader (John Howard)'s family, and American leader (George Bush)'s family on Sunday, May 14^th 2006, a special day.

Firstly, it was the 400^th anniversary of Quirós's proclamation

Secondly, it was the 200^th anniversary of the successful English petition in 1806, when 2000 signatures laid before the House of Lords saw the abolition of the slave trade throughout the British Empire inside the year. It came at the time of London's rapid rise as a ruling "world city", the English navy ruling the seas, the English pound starting to rule the world's money markets, click here re the history of money, and along with new communications systems and a free press, the English language starting to rule the world's languages (e.g. Nigeria in Africa, India and Australia in Asia, U.S.A. in America), bypassing French as first or second language of countries everywhere.
Click here for interesting pictures in the origin of that word "English".

Thirdly, as second Sunday in May, it was worldwide Mother's Day.

But Jerusalem above is free which is the mother of us all. Galatians 4:26
Yes, Jerusalem above is the heavenly mother, a kingdom that shines forth in wisdom — clarity. CS Lewis speaks of her as the enduring invisible church "terrible as an army with banners".
Further pictures on mother and child with John's vision in Revelation 12, see also Revelation 21, Genesis 4:25-26, Song of Solomon 8:5-7, Proverbs 8, and Proverbs 31. Yes, free.

And from the depths of a Tasmanian gold-mine to the snowy heights of Mt Everest, May that year certainly majored in Aussies being rescued. Click here for that last one. In June, the joy (and agony) of participating in world cup soccer. Click here for a short email sent via Col Stringer. In September, the worldwide sadness, as major news websites went into meltdown, at Steve Irwin's sudden death. Click here for one writer's review. Whether we live or die, win or lose, there is enormous appeal in the freedom, the enthusiasm in someone like Steve's young, childlike (though a cynic would say childish) Aussie playfulness. To quote Bono: "things that really communicate universally are humour (surprised by joy), grace & strength of character" - three things often seen in little children.
ok, not always at the same time ☺
Truly, unless you about face, become as children, you shall not go in. Matthew 18:3
The word for child is "paidion", linked to "paideuo" meaning one who is trained up: chastened, and corrected.
See too Luke 7:35-50 regarding Wisdom and her children.

Enslavement and age in Palestine — Jerusalem below. Galatians 4:25
Sadly the contrasted worldview of shame (pale, confused & distracted), blame and guilt can intimidate and bind us all so easily. On August 14th 2006 (3 months following that Mother's day) a U.N. brokered truce was announced for Hezbollah and Israel — provisionally reckoned "a messy draw" by Greg Sheridan, foreign editor at "The Australian". Seen by many as a proxy war, the latest episode in a 2300 year conflict involving the South (Egypt), North (Syria/Iran) and Jews in the middle - click here. Then, under provocation on February 14th 2007 (6 months later), John Howard declared in Parliament why he was so adamant about keeping 1400 Australian personnel in Iraq to support US troops. "A defeat in Iraq for the US would be more than bad for the war against terrorism; it would be catastrophic," Mr Howard said. "It would lead to not only a bloodbath in Iraq but the destabilisation of Saudi Arabia and Jordan and the end of any real hope of getting a Palestinian peace settlement. It would also embolden the terrorist cause in our part of the world."

Click this map of Israel, another young yet ancient nation, prophetically entrusted with the oracles, the sayings of God Romans 3:2, for "Deep inside the plucky country" by Greg Sheridan in The Australian.

Click Here for the latest News on Israel and the Middle East — as at February 4th, 2012.

Click Here re the Euro crisis — as at February 1st, 2012. As the world reaches 7 billion.

Prophecy

No prophecy (of scripture) ever came under human initiative, no, holy men received inspired utterance under the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21

"Iran has already threatened to bomb Israel's cities with its long-range missiles" - The Australian, Dec 15, 2009.
Click here for a built-in prophecy regarding the above statement in Isaiah 22. It shows Jerusalem fleeing together for mutual support as death occurs, not from close combat but from archers (or rockets). The warring nation is Elam - Iran (click here for a map) with Kir in Jordan uncovering the shield, and Babylon fallen, along with her false gods Isaiah 21:9. It shows Jerusalem tearing down houses to fortify the wall, rejoicing in her armour, but not looking to her maker, ignoring his call to repentance: "Let us eat and drink for tomorrow we die" Isaiah 22:13. Typified in a minister, Shebna literally "man of prosperity" but seen as one digging a spectacular grave. With such self-centred nihilism, the Lord declares this perversity would only be purged by death, as Shebna's powerful battle tanks become the disgrace of his master's house. And God calls Eliakim literally "God of resurrection" with words echoed in that promise to the church in Philadelphia of "laying the key of the house of David upon his shoulder, so he will open and none will shut, and he will shut and none will open" Isaiah 22:22.
While the historic trading capital Tyre → Tunisia (Carthage) collapses, see Isaiah 23 and Ezekiel 27, nor does the land of Egypt escape. See recent news. In striking contrast to Shebna, "He (i.e. the enemy of God) shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt, and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps" Daniel 11:42-43

TIME click here for Bible Timeline can be seen as rapidly approaching:

6000 years mankind on its own. 31 years with the bridegroom, the Son of God.

4018 BC: 2008 years of The Father: Love - despite man's rejection and shame.
The Father (the Creator of all): Adam to Abraham. From the Beginning.

2010 BC: 2008 years of The Son: Birthing (a nation) in Grace / Joy / Stability - Faith.
The Son (Spoken Word→Living Word): Isaac to Jesus. Ever Present.
Click to see the links in Hebrew between "Son", "Build", "House" and "Stone". See too Psalms 118:22

2 BC: 2008 years of The Holy Spirit: with Partnering / Peace / Security - Hope.
The Holy Spirit (Sealed) — the Pledge or earnest of belonging to the King:
Heralding Christ to Heralding His Return. Future Hope. 2 Corinthians 13:14
Called the anointing, given to all who come as little children. 1 John 2:20

*1807-2006: (See footnote) Horseman one. The church, as his body. Joseph. The world wide war for the gospel opposing slavery and oppression during the last 200 years played a major role in increased life expectancy in many poorer regions outside Europe. But forgotten, somewhat like Joseph in prison ☺. Still, between 1959 and 1999, world population doubled from 3 billion to 6 billion.
Then, as Y2K (Year 2000) approached, many spoke of world wide economic calamity. In contrast, the sweeping deregulation in Nov 1999 of the US Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act meant the last 7 years were 7 years of unprecedented apparent prosperity, though within two years terrorists declared war with that attack on the World Trade Centre. Horsemen two and three War and Trade. Funded by the Taliban, reigning over a devastated area, Afghanistan where gospel missionaries are frequently executed. Horseman four leading to Seal five Devastation and Martyrdom.
Now, following those seven fat years, the seven lean years have now come.
Rosh Hashanah September 23rd 2006 AD: 7 years of Israel: with Avowal at the UN.
Coupled with the subprime crisis — early glimpse was Merit Financial closing its doors 04-05-06. Escalating Rosh Hashanah October 1st 2008 AD two years later — running parallel to Joseph's words in Genesis 45: 9-11
"Come down to me, do not delay — for there are still five years of famine". Click here for thoughts.

Balances with 6031 years. So, as clearly as anything may be seen for now where we judge through a glass darkly, click here for a picture initially glimpsed also on 04-05-06.

Noting Paul's words: "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. And if anyone thinks they've got the full picture on anything, they have known nothing — not yet — as they ought to know. But if anyone loves God, this one has been known by Him." 1 Corinthians 8:1-3
"Despise not prophecy. Examine everything, hold fast that which is good." 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21
"For we know in part and we prophesy in part." 1 Corinthians 13:9

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In the December 2011 quarter, Apple reported Mac sales of 5 million units and 15 million iPads.
And in mainframes the market leader is solidly IBM, perhaps 90%, followed by Fujitsu.

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*Regarding the four horsemen (of the Apocalypse), we can see the first rider starting way back in 4000BC (1) Christ: as seen in Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua down to David uncovering Hidden/Secret treasure followed by freedom. The second rider 2,000BC (2) War & Division follows Babel and the confusion of tongues: in Israel we see Abraham's first son Ishmael following in his mother's footsteps and mocking Isaac, Moses striking the rock following Miriam's death and speaking bitterly to all, Saul's presumption of Samuel's priesthood role — all from time & people pressure. The third rider 500BC (3) Trading idolatry: Gold/Silver/Copper/Iron coinage, seen in Babylon, previewed in Saul's coveting of wealth followed by God's rejection and contrasted with Abraham's refusal to be indebted to the world Genesis 14 and Genesis 23. Finally the fourth rider 1,000 years later (4) Death and Hell: Terrorism, Intimidation, Devastation, Dark Ages over a quarter of the earth. Thus the four horsemen reflect not just the past 1,940 years (or so) since John wrote the Book of Revelation, but go right back to the Book of Genesis. For the non-believer, it can be seen in those famous stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, eventually, perhaps, acceptance.
And see too a similar picture Jesus showed regarding the four internal responses to the gospel in the parable of the sower in Matthew 13: "When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, then comes the wicked one, and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it, yet has he not root in himself, but is temporary: for when tribulation/social pressure or persecution/physical harassment arises because of the word, in time he is offended/tripped up (due to this warfare). He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word, and the cares/distractions of this world, and the deceitfulness/delusions of riches and physical fullness choke the word and he becomes unfruitful (due to this trade). But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the word, and understands it, which also bears fruit, and brings forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." Hallelujah. ☺

Horseman Sowing Seed Religious Era Man Jesus in the Wilderness James 3:15 1 John 2:16 Book of Common Prayer

1. White Horse Christ Bearing Fruit some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty Hidden Person of the Heart 1 Peter 3:1-7 Ecclesiastes 3:11-22
1 Corinthians 15:35-49
2. Red Horse War Stony ground-tribulation 2000 BC Ancient Hinduism / Caste system-your lot in life / Slaves Body Bread for the Body Earthly Lust of the Flesh The World
3. Black Horse Contracts of Trade Thorns Buddhism / Self empower /Following the Noble Path / Greeks / Sadducees Soul Mind-Games / cast yourself down invulnerability Natural Lust of the Eyes The Flesh
4. Pale Horse Death & Hell Wayside Islamic Terrorism / Masters / Anti-Jesus as Lord and Saviour of all /
Jews (so called) / Pharisees Spirit Lofty imaginations fulfilled, but first fall and worship the adversary Devilish Pride of Life The Devil

Click here for a list by Allianz of each country's external assets i.e. owned by residents - America currently showing €32 trillion.
Click here for each country's gross external debt i.e. owed to non-residents - with investment in America - click here - currently showing $15 trillion.
Click here for each country's foreign exchange reserves - America currently showing $147 billion.
And click here for each country's official gold reserves - with 8133 tonnes, America currently valued at $400 billion.
Currently, about 85% of all currency transactions across the world involve the US dollar click here.

Comment from a friend "Note: The US not only holds the most gold but it represents 74.7% of their reserves. This means that whilst their dollar may not be backed by gold, they still understand its role as a potential storage of wealth in tough times. So, the US financial system is being hammered but as a country, any run on the gold price will help them (i.e. the federal reserve) to buy out the toxic debt and restabilise things. Look at the UK. Backs to a wall and no gold to play with...ouch."

And another friend's prayerful thought: "I think there are two currencies operating in the world: a) the currency of greed and corruption orchestrated by the world’s international monetary system, and b) the currency of God’s love revealed in Christ and extending Eternal Life to all who respond in faith to God’s Call. I think this second currency operates ‘under the radar’ a lot of the time even though the world system tries to annex it through the institutionalisation of religion. But the Word of God grows and multiplies – Acts 12:24 – and wherever it grows and multiplies it brings blessing and peace and stability, in a measure, to the nations that do not actively war against it. Those that oppose it struggle massively with social degradation and economic impoverishment. I believe the uncharacteristic blessing that abides on Australia has come about because godly men and women have faithfully preached the Word over the time of our brief history. 'In Him was Life; and the Life was the Light of men. And the Light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not' John 1:4,5 "

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