Posted: 14 Feb 2019 Michael Snyder
All over America retailers are going bankrupt and closing stores. Of course, this has been happening for years, but as you will see below the numbers have dramatically escalated during the early portion of 2019. Our landscape is already littered with countless numbers of hollowed out stores and abandoned malls, and it is about to get a whole lot worse.
Retailers were hoping that a strong holiday season would turn things around, but that didn’t happen. In fact, we just learned that retail sales in the United States suffered “their biggest drop in more than nine years” during the month of December… U.S. retail sales recorded their biggest drop in more than nine years in December as receipts fell across the board, suggesting a sharp slowdown in economic activity at the end of 2018.Every time I write an article like this, a few commenters chime in and blame this entire trend on the rise of online retailing. And without a doubt, online retailing has been growing in recent years, but it still accounts for less than 10 percent of the entire industry. If online retail sales were to blame for this latest drop, you would expect to see that reflected in the numbers. But instead, when we look at the numbers what we find is that online retailers experienced “the biggest drop ever” during the month of December… December online internet sales (non-store retailers) tumbled 3.9% MoM – the biggest drop everSo brick and mortar retail sales are going down and online retail sales are going down. It is starting to smell a lot like a recession, and many in the industry are starting to panic. And when I say panic, I mean that they are closing stores at a pace that is far faster than last year. In fact, so far retail store closings are 23 percent ahead of the pace set last year… Unfortunately, the number of store closings is about to double because Payless ShoeSource plans to declare bankruptcy and shut down 2,300 stores… U.S. discount retailer Payless ShoeSource Inc plans to close all of its approximately 2,300 stores when it files for bankruptcy later this month for the second time in as many years, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.And Payless is far from alone. If you can believe it, the number of retail bankruptcies in 2019 is “already at one-third of last year’s total”… Bankruptcies also are continuing at a rapid pace “with the number of filings in the first six weeks of 2019 already at one-third of last year’s total,” the report states.Ladies and gentlemen, this is what a retail apocalypse looks like, and we are still in the early chapters. It is going to take some time for this drama to fully play out. Just look at Sears – it is a money bleeding zombie of a company, but Eddie Lampert has convinced investors to give things one more try. But they are going to zero, and so is JC Penney, and so are a whole host of other major retailers. In the end, millions upon millions of square feet of retail space is going to be sitting vacant. Some of the more economically depressed areas of the country are going to closely resemble ghost towns, and we are going to see a commercial real estate crisis that is off the charts. Switching gears, we also just learned that the number of Americans that are at least 90 days behind on their auto loans is already “more than 1 million higher” than it was during the peak of the last recession… More than 7 million Americans are 90 days or more behind on their vehicle loans as of the end of 2018, according to data released Tuesday by the New York Federal Reserve. That’s more than 1 million higher than the peak in 2010 as the country was recovering from its worst downturn since the Great Depression.How is that possible? I thought that the U.S. economy was supposed to be “booming”. Isn’t that what they have been telling us? In recent weeks I have repeatedly brought up current economic numbers that are even worse than the last recession, and yet so many people out there continue to insist that everything is just fine. No, everything is definitely not “just fine”. Economic activity is slowing down dramatically, and many believe that things are about to get a whole lot worse. In fact, Peter Schiff is warning that what is ahead “is going to be worse than what we now call the Great Recession”… People are going to realize that we checked into the monetary roach motel that I talked about from the beginning and that there’s no way out, and then the dollar is going to fall like a stone.I wish that I had better news for you today, but I don’t. The retail apocalypse is accelerating, America’s debt crisis is starting to reach a critical level, and very challenging days are approaching for all of us. 
About the author: Michael Snyder is a nationally-syndicated writer, media personality and political activist. He is the author of four books including Get Prepared Now, The Beginning Of The End and Living A Life That Really Matters. His articles are originally published on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News.
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Johnny Enlow: "A Super Bowl Message For Our Day"
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Johnny is one who truly understands the day in which we live as God gives him many prophetic signs that happen in current events.
Johnny shares some profound revelation from the recent 53rd Super Bowl:
This was the 53rd Super Bowl. Psalm 53:1 starts with, "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, they have done abominable works..." This is the scenario that is being visibly played out in front of our nation. There is a godless and evil agenda being exposed as it has never been before.
It is going to a place described in Psalm 53:5, "...For God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you; you have put them to shame, because God has despised them." The exposure is going to include those even dead and gone who were initial building blocks of the "abominable iniquity" now being revealed.
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"A Super Bowl Message For Our Day"
Once again, I believe there is an encouraging word for us from this past Super Bowl result, where the New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. I find it always best to wait for the results as almost every detail has an accompanying message for us. I will point out some of the main ones that I have seen. For those who have followed my previous prophetic words, you will see the synchronicity with what has been said. To put the puzzle together, here are the following names and numbers that have significance: 53, Patriots, Rams, Tom Brady, 12, Julian Edelman, Robert Kraft, 13-3.
The 53rd Super Bowl & Psalm 53
"The Lord is bringing us out of bondage from a previously hidden agenda of death that is being progressively exposed."
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This was the 53rd Super Bowl. Psalm 53:1 starts with, "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, they have done abominable works..." This is the scenario that is being visibly played out in front of our nation. There is a godless and evil agenda being exposed as it has never been before. It is going to a place described in Psalm 53:5, "...For God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you; you have put them to shame, because God has despised them." The exposure is going to include those even dead and gone who were initial building blocks of the "abominable iniquity" now being revealed.
Psalm 53:6 ends with, "...let Jacob rejoice and let Israel be glad." As we follow the Super Bowl story we see that both the owner of the winning team as well as the game's MVP (Most Valuable Player) are both Jews. Though evil is also being exposed of corrupt men and women of Jewish descent, do not let that jade you toward antisemitism as there is a great "next chapter" in Israel's restoration being advanced. We honor Israel because they are the original root for the Savior of the world. There has also never been a retraction from God on His original pronouncement over Israel through Abraham in Genesis 12:3, "I will bless those who bless you and whoever curses you I will curse..."
The Patriots
The Patriots winning is no surprise as they have been in the Super Bowl all three "Trump" years. The red, white and blue colors, of course, match the colors of our flag and there really is a heavenly intention to make America great for the sake of a world Kingdom breakthrough. A repeat pattern is seen here with the World Series baseball result, where the Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers. The city that represents original patriotism defeats the city that presently is known for being the bastion of far left and socialist politics.
I have repeatedly pointed out the color red representing an empowering by the Blood of Jesus. It also happens to be the color advanced by President Trump and his MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats. Trump is a gift from God to this nation and the world, and that will be progressively seen. It is not at all that God is red Republican, but at present, this party is the party carrying the agenda of God through the Cyrus mandate on Donald J. Trump.
Both losing Los Angeles teams carried a primary blue color. This doesn't have to always be a negative, nor does this condemn these teams to never win again. It is just in the light of today's realities that the blue is associated with a horrible socialistic agenda of death that at present is being exposed in the Democratic Party. There are good people and even worthy policies in the party – but it is in the valley of decision right now whether they can coexist with the extreme elements that have hijacked this party.
The Rams
The Rams losing has a double message for us. Beginning with the story of Abraham and Isaac we see that it was a ram that was provided for the sacrifice instead of Isaac (Genesis 22:13). Then multiple times throughout Leviticus the ram's role as a redemptive sacrifice was mentioned. In this Super Bowl story the Ram's sacrificed for the Patriots to be champions. The Rams scored 3 and this speaks of the Trinity working together to allow the Patriots to win. Father, Son and Holy Spirit are again all active in a great intervention on planet Earth. (Photo via Unsplash)
A second message from the Rams losing is that they represent a blue and yellow (the Ram's colors) agenda being defeated. Blue is associated with where the Democrat Party presently is at and yellow represents Hollywood as it is the color we (my wife and I) associate in our Rainbow God book with the Mountain of Celebration (arts and entertainment) which is headquartered in Hollywood/LA. The blue and yellow have been working together to be on the wrong side at this time.
The Scripture, Daniel 8:20, when isolated just for this occasion, gives an amazing message for today. It says, "The ram which you saw, having the two horns – they are the kings of Media and Persia." If you watched the Super Bowl you know that the Ram's helmet has a yellow horn against a blue background on each side. If you read this passage directly to apply to the Super Bowl (yes, I know that is not the full intended meaning and application of this Scripture, but God is amazing to hide real-time revelation in this kind of way), you see that it speaks of a ram having two horns which are kings of Media and Persia.
"There is a godless and evil agenda being exposed as it has never been before."
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Also, another things that is of interest is that if you read Daniel 8 you know that in this part it is the archangel Gabriel who is saying these words to Daniel. I have previously identified Gabriel as the archangel over the Mountain of Media and I find this fascinating. The ram's two horns represent the kings of Media and Persia. It is quite significant that the great battle President Trump faces is with the dominant "fake news" media and that they are presently totally aligned and empowered by a not-yet-transformed Hollywood (the yellow). The king of Persia speaks of the "prince of Persia" principality that presently operates as the ruling god of Islam. Both sinister "kings" are in the process of being defeated.
Tom Brady #12
The name Tom/Thomas means "twin" or "double." The greatest quarterback in history won yet another Super Bowl. Appropriately enough, he wears 12 which is the number of government. Tom was taking all kinds of heat on Super Bowl week for daring to wear a red MAGA hat. He is a known supporter of President Trump – a fact which riles the soon-to-be-defeated bad "kings" of Media. I believe he represents Trump's present quarterback position in America, and the fact that his name means "twin" speaks of Trump winning another four year term as president of the United States. Even Tom's marriage to a Brazilian mirrors the recent election of Bolsonaro as president of Brazil. He is called the "Trump of the Tropics" and I believe he and Trump will greatly strengthen each other as they are of the same "family."
MVP Julian Edelman
Though I personally thought Tom Brady deserved the MVP of the game, I believe there is a message here as well. Edelman is the first Jewish MVP of a Super Bowl ever. He is often noted for being little, but tough, a key player and always starring in the big games. This basically describes Israel, who continues to hold a central place in the great storytelling God is doing on planet Earth. If Brady represents Trump, then Edelman represents Israel, and it is the tandem that works for victory. Of interest, Brazil's president, Bolsonaro, has led Brazil and joined the United States as the only large nations to endorse Jerusalem as the capital of Israel (note that Guatemala has also done this).
Owner Robert Kraft
Just in case we missed the vital role of the Israel connection, we find that Robert Kraft is the 77-year-old majority owner of the New England Patriots. Both his age and his ethnicity are speaking important things to us. I have probably covered 7s enough for that to be obvious by now, but let me remind you that Trump won the presidency in the Hebrew year 5777, and his first full day as president he was 70 years, 7 months and 7 days old. Only God can "craft" such a message.
Exodus 13:3 & Psalm 133: Deliverance & Unity
Exodus 13:3 says, "...REMEMBER THIS DAY in which you went out of Egypt, OUT OF THE HOUSE OF BONDAGE; for by strength of hand THE LORD BROUGHT YOU OUT OF THIS PLACE..." (emphasis mine). I believe this speaks directly into the day we live in and it coincides with the day Israel left Egypt. It is a historic day for the ages.
In a previous word, I have shared that we are in a rescue operation from Heaven similar to what Israel experienced, and this is yet another confirmation of that reality. The Lord is bringing us out of bondage from a previously hidden agenda of death that is being progressively exposed. This death agenda has been running many global matters but it is the strength of the Lord, Himself, that is delivering us from that. (Photo via Pixabay)
Psalm 133 is the unity chapter that begins with, "Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell in unity!" (Psalm 133:1). It is no accident that Trump's State of the Union speech was filled with appeals toward unity. This is a huge theme for us this year, even as the Lord fully exposes the dark agendas that have been hiding in government circles. The call is still to be the UNITED States and our president is understanding that high priority more and more. It is also not coincidental that Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the Super Bowl was played, is the home of MLS soccer champions, the Atlanta United.
Let's stay encouraged at what God is doing and let's not flinch or blink as we see the enemy overreact. (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.)
Blessings,
Johnny Enlow is a social reformer, international speaker, spiritual mentor, and author of The Seven Mountain Prophecy, The Seven Mountain Mantle, and Rainbow God. He and his wife Elizabeth are focused on awakening individuals to their call to provide practical solutions from the heart of God for every problem in society – until the real God of all of life is displayed in the seven primary areas of culture in all nations: Media, Arts and Entertainment, Government, Family, Religion, Economy, and Education.
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