By David Ettinger
A Whole Lotta’ Cash
I heard on the radio that the massive amount of funds the United States government has poured into stimulating our economy due to Covid-19 amounts to $4 trillion more than we have taken in.

That’s a massive deficit, and in terms of percentages, our largest since World War II. Of even greater concern – though most agree that the spending has been necessary – is the very real possibility that the States may never economically recover.
We are already more than $23 trillion in the hole, and no financial rising suns lie on the horizon.
The Lord’s Warning
I believe every large-scale crisis offers a golden opportunity for unsaved individuals to look at their mortality, consider the afterlife, and turn to Jesus Christ to save them from their sins.
However – and I believe 1948, the year of Israel’s “rebirth,” was the starting point – we are drawing ever nearer to the last days, and every crisis from hear on must be looked at as God advancing His end-times plan leading up to the return of Christ and the establishing of His Millennial (1,000-year) Kingdom. As such, I see the Covid-19 pandemic as one of God’s many down payments to those concluding days.

And yes, this despite that the “curve” is flattening and the mortality numbers are decreasing. Indeed, we could well be seeing the light at the end of the Coronavirus tunnel. However, there is still the economic backwash, and it will live on well past the last victim has contracted the deadly scourge. As we are seeing – and have seen numerous times in financially challenging days – economic hardship can be just as deadly as disease as it leads to hunger, sickness, violence, and civil disobedience.
It could well be that this deep financial hit we have taken in the States will reap consequences that will greatly weaken us. Bible prophecy teaches that the world is heading toward a one-world religion and government which will become a reality shortly before Christ’s return.
The weakening of nations is the major stimulant in leading them to do things they would never have dreamed of just a short time previous. Therefore, though Covid-19 may become but a memory a few months hence, its economic aftermath could be an albatross that will cling to us and drag us down.
And it is safe to say that if the U.S. hits the skids, numerous other nations will do the same. So, in this way, the Coronavirus’ economic fallout is part of God’s down payment for the inevitable end of the age, whenever that may be.
In the meantime, let us be ever mindful that the time is late, the need is great, and that Jesus Christ is the only means for salvation to a lost and dying world!
Lady Quixote/Linda Lee
April 20, 2020
I am old enough to remember the Cuban missile crisis. My dad was a church pastor then. He believed that the world was about to end any minute. I was terrified!
Today, I agree with you, we are much closer to the Lord’s returning. But I am not terrified now. My only concern are my loved ones that aren’t saved. I’m praying that this pandemic will bring to salvation, everyone who will be saved.
What a glorious day His returning will be!
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dettinger47
April 20, 2020
I couldn’t have said it better, Linda. Amen!
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seekingdivineperspective
April 20, 2020
My biggest concern is ALWAYS for my unsaved loved ones ..
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dettinger47
April 20, 2020
I think this number 1 for all of us.
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Lady Quixote/Linda Lee
April 20, 2020
Same.
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thefathersfeet
April 20, 2020
You are so intelligent. Your posts are so well informed and well written. I really thank God for you. Your words are well spelled out, along with the message.
People get ready, Jesus is coming, soon we will be going home.
God bless you David.
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dettinger47
April 20, 2020
Thank you, Donna. I appreciate the kind words, but I wish all believers would study their Scriptures and try to gain understanding of the times in which we live. Blessings upon you!
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thefathersfeet
April 20, 2020
Well, I believe that a lot of people know what you are saying is the truth. I believe that they have already searched the scriptures. I just feel that you are in a position as a teacher-pastor.
Your words, being as gifted with them as you are, help to clarify things. They empower us believers, to say yes, I knew it was the End times, or whatever message they might get from your topic.
I feel that God is using you in a mighty way. You, in my book, are among the ones who have spoke to my heart the truths. One, for example, that comes to mind is Derek Prince.
Remember, we are not all called to the same things. He gave some apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers all for perfecting, working and edifying. (Ephesians 4) That is what I believe you are doing. So keep up the good work until either God calls you home or you meet Him in the air. Be blessed, knowing that you are a blessing.
As for me, consider what I say truth, because I do not give out vain flattery. Never have and never will. I go to your page when I don’t see a post for more than a day to see if I have missed anything. You are a blessing. Have a great day.
Oh, and on a completely different topic, have you seen Boo (the frog) anymore? He was so cute.
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dettinger47
April 20, 2020
Thank you, Donna. No, Boo has disappeared. I hope he’s doing well!
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Bruce Cooper
April 20, 2020
I think your overview on what lies ahead is pretty accurate David. And the speed in which things can so radically change has been an eye opener. If it was just me, I could easily look forward to Christ’s return, but unfortunately it’s not just me. There are so many unsaved, including close family members and dear friends. It’s like we’re all in a huge swimming pool and it is becoming more difficult to stay afloat. Then there is the ever increasing volume of noise, with everyone yelling and pointing fingers, desperately grabbing onto or pushing down whatever is perceived as stopping them from staying afloat, with the masses not realizing that the pool itself, that we’re all in, is quickly collapsing. There will come a night when we will no longer be able to work. Pray and work while we still have the day. Blessings.
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dettinger47
April 20, 2020
Well said, Bruce. Nothing to add, accept “Amen.” And yes, my greatest concern is always the unsaved loved ones. In response to my blogs, this is the common denominator from many of us with grown children and grandchildren (grown or not).
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Blue Collar Theologian
April 20, 2020
Love your last sentence. I agree with you about the economic toll. I thank Andrew Cuomo will be the voice of many in that “God did not help stop this pandemic. We did.” I can hear it being said, God did not help restart the economy, we did. I can also hear God being blamed for this as well. I appreciate your candor and boldness when talking about end time events!! Hope you are still enjoying your new walking route!! Love, prayers and blessings!!
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dettinger47
April 20, 2020
Thank you, Mandy. I was not aware Andrew Cuomo said that. I can definitely use it as a blog about man’s arrogance. Thanks for the tip!
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Blue Collar Theologian
April 20, 2020
I am looking forward to that post!!!
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Ryan Callahan
April 20, 2020
Amen, come Lord Jesus! One good thing is that once we bring all of our manufacturing back from China, our economy will boom even more and that deficit will start getting cut down quickly. Trump is fixing 25 years of damage that the globalist’s traitorous NAFTA did to us. We are already energy independent and we are about to be manufacturing independent. No more Made in China. May the Lord’s will be done in end times prophecy and in all things! God bless!
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dettinger47
April 20, 2020
Amen. Thanks, Ryan!
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heavensreef
April 21, 2020
Well said…….I have prayed that those close to us: family and friends will be moved to want to know JESUS CHRIST. May we all be ready for an answer whenever we are asked. It is the time right now to stand up for HIS TRUTH!!
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dettinger47
April 21, 2020
Amen, Maxine.
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Angel at Watchyourlifeinpictures
April 21, 2020
I wasn’t really worried until yesterday when oil took such a tumble.
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dettinger47
April 22, 2020
I think the main thing is to look for patterns over a certain time period (whatever that may be). Every day stocks go up and then they go down. The oil market could be the same. Don’t let each individual day’s happenings get to you unless they turn in the norm. Thanks for commenting.
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Angel at Watchyourlifeinpictures
April 22, 2020
I watched Red Dawn over the weekend and that didn’t help!
I’m glad I found your blog, even though we disagree on the KJV issue.
You’re an encourager and a good writer.
I try not to be too worried. I am not sure if this means I’m a fatalist, realist or a pessimist, but I figure that my times are in the Hand of God, so whatever is going to happen…. it’s going to happen.
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dettinger47
April 23, 2020
I think what you said at the end is the key: Our lives our in God’s hands. On another note, I would consider myself, to at least some degree, both a fatalist and a realist.
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Angel at Watchyourlifeinpictures
April 23, 2020
A practical man indeed!
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