BLOOD MOON - It is only during a solar eclipse that the sun literally turns to darkness as the sun’s light is blocked by the moon, and the moon would appear red.

The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood

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“The sun shall be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes.”  Joel 2:31 English Standard Version (ESV)

It is only during a solar eclipse that the sun literally turns to darkness as the sun’s light is blocked by the moon, and the moon would appear red.

Although this is a natural phenomenon, there is a strong possibility that this will be a sign of the Lord’s return.

However, a supernatural darkness could happen similar to the darkness that suddenly fell the moment the Lord Jesus died on the cross:

Matthew 27:45 “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.” (ESV)

Eclipses happen somewhere around the earth every 18 months. The location varies, such that on a particular place, an eclipse can occur only once in hundreds of years.

It is possible that Joel prophesied an eclipse that would be focalized in Israel just before Jesus comes. If this is the case, it might be one of the signs of the Lord’s return.

Joel’s prophecy however, is not specific that the two events would occur simultaneously – the sun turning black and the moon turning red. We cannot discount the possibility that a supernatural phenomenon could happen that would block the light of the sun entirely, causing total darkness on the earth, and the moon to appear red -  like “blood.”  

The face of the moon appears red during a total lunar eclipse. God’s wisdom and power could make anything in precision at the right timing to bring to fulfillment what He had announced through His prophet:

 Amos 3:7 “For the Lord God does nothing without        revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.” (ESV)

Jesus warned about this: (The Coming of the Son of Man)

Matthew 24:"29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. ³⁰ Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” (ESV)

Jesus prophesied that these things will take place at the end of the tribulation period before He returns to Earth.

There is a possibility that the divine judgments that will happen during the seven years of tribulation and the great tribulation would create a devastation of unprecedented proportions, both to humankind and the environment. 

If a nuclear war happens, the appalling consequences might be the conditions that could make the sun appear dark and the moon red.

Regardless what happens, the appearance of the sun and moon will change, just as according to prophecy.

The prophet Joel’s words are clear: a darkened sun and reddish moon would be associated with God’s judgment shortly before the return of Christ to planet earth. 

Are you struggling with a big decision or wondering how your eternal future will play out?

Why not talk to the God of the universe and let Him work in your behalf?

He says, “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you" (Psalm 32:8).

Ask God to show you what to do. Pray the following prayer:

Heavenly Father,

I admit that I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from you. I now want to turn away from my past sinful life and begin a new life with you.

Please forgive me. I now receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my Lord. I believe and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and rose from the dead.

I want to receive all that Jesus Christ has provided for me as my Savior. Your Word says, "Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13).

I believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life, and no man comes unto the Father, but by Him.

Lord Jesus, I pray and ask You, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I thank you that you have given me eternal life, and according to your Word, I am born again.

Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit that is in me now. I surrender my life to you. Use me for your glory.

In Jesus Name. Amen.

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         “All To You - I Surrender All”  

                                                        Don Moen

             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3570nuRTKZg

lyrics

Chorus

All to you, All to You,

I give it all to You.

All to you, All to You,

I give it all to You.

I lay my life before You

Lord I surrender all

All that I have been through

I give it to You now

And though I have some questions,

Things I'll never understand

I come into Your presence

And I place them in Your hands.

(Repeat Chorus)

I know that You are faithful

That Your promises are true

Your mercy will sustain me

and Your grace will see me through

So i lift my hands before You

As a sacrifice and praise

I cast my cares upon You

and I come to You in faith

(Repeat Chorus)

I give it all to

I give it all to You