My Predictions for 2010
- 01.12.10
- Christian Cheese
- 8 Comments
Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson believes that at the end of each year God tells him what’s going to happen the next year, and so he goes on TV and makes his “God-ordained” predictions. He claims that he has a good record in the percentage of his predictions that come true, but there have been some notable misses. He predicted that Russia would invade Israel in 1982, projected a worldwide economic collapse in 1985 and said Sen. Jay Rockefeller would be elected president in 1996. In 2007 he predicted a terrorist attack, possibly involving a nuclear weapon, but it did not come about. Oops!
This year, Robertson said that God has given him a more general warning of judgment for America’s acceptance of abortion, gay marriage and secularism. He said God will not bless a nation where abortion is commonplace, homosexuality is institutionalized and government-sanctioned prayer and Bible reading are banned in public schools. Robertson said he did receive a clear word about the economy. He said that the country will be ultimately bankrupt. In light of some of his more embarrassing misses, evidently he’s decided to make less specific, more general predictions.
After reading his predictions for 2010, I decided – as a Christian leader – that I should probably make some too. I mean, if Pat does it, so should I, right? So, here they are. My predictions for 2010.
2010 Prediction #1:
No matter how hard I fight it, an age-attack of biblical proportions will strike me in July of this year…as I will turn 40.
2010 Prediction #2:
My family will experience a serious financial setback in February of this year…when my daughter gets married and I have to pay for it.
2010 Prediction #3:
I will pay more taxes to the federal government than ever before this year…as I lose one of my tax-deductions (I mean “daughters”) to marriage.
2010 Prediction #4:
The Pittsburgh Steelers will not win Super Bowl 44…because – in an act of unparalleled class – they will decide to let another team enjoy the limelight this season.
2010 Prediction #5:
John and Kate won’t have any more kids.
2010 Prediction #6:
Jack Bauer will save New York City…in a mere 24 hours.
2010 Prediction #7:
Sarah Palin will make the Republicans look like even bigger buffoons..now that she’ll be seen and heard on a regular basis on Fox News. (Does anyone else cringe when she starts to talk?)
2010 Prediction #8:
Pete Rose will continue to be banned from baseball…even though cheating in baseball seems to be the norm these days.
2010 Prediction #9:
James Cameron will just keep getting richer…thanks to 10 feet tall blue aliens.
2010 Prediction #10:
Goofy Christian leaders like Pat Robertson will continue to provide us with plenty of cheesy material to laugh at…even though it’s really not that funny when goofballs like him who have a track record of being wrong continue to claim that God tells them specifics about future events. (Stones anyone?)
I like your predictions. I think you might be spot on…
I have to disagree with you on one thing. Sarah Palin is briliiant. She is exactly on the money politically speaking. Plus she’s kind of hot. The 1st sign of turning into a lib is the inability to recoginize conservative brilliance when it presents itself.
Chad: I don’t disagree that Sarah Palin is nice to look at, and I don’t disagree that she has some good things to say. However, when she speaks, it feels like she’s one step away from a verbal train wreck. Just makes me nervous. And by the way, I’m not turning into a liberal, nor do I claim to be a conservative. I like to refer to myself as a realist!
While I am not one to sit in judgement of his heart, I will state that scripture talks about false prophets. If someone says that they have a message from God – a prediction of the future – and it does not come to pass then this individual is a false prophet and should be taken outside of the city walls and stoned to death.
With the many times that Pat has said that God told him a specific something – and it hasn’t come to pass – why do Christians still listen to him?
Mike don’t ever change!! Love the picture and prediction #5 is my favorite. God bless you!
Well, Palin has made her debut on Fox News. One of the first things she got to talk about is her faith. I felt this was bold and refreshing.. no where near a train wreck Mike : ) She’ll for sure be under a lot of attack for publicly speaking out about her faith. Seems to me Palin is listening to you about starting 2010 with a focus on missional living : )
Watch the interview at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeYZxxRybZM
Must completely 100% disagree with the Sarah Palin point. She is one of the smartest, hardworking women to ever be in the political spotlight…conservative or liberal. She is such an example to young women in the country and is clearly able to balance a family and being a mother with her job. Plus she’s gorgeous. LOVE her.
Mike, I love all of your predictions, all accept #7. I too admire Sarah Palin and the stand that she is taking and her willingness to speak for me and so many others. I personally love it when she speaks. If you really want to know the “Real Sarah Palin” I would suggest you read her book and then let me know if you still feel the same way. I love how she tells it as it was and is then she lets you decide what you think of her. I read it and admire her more then I did before I read it. She sees the world from the same viewpoint as I do. I’m glad that she has a voice to speak what I would like to say. I truly believe the Lord is using her in ways that will change our world for the better. You have the right to feel as you do but I just wanted to share how I feel.