I often wonder how Scripture records that there will come a time when the people of the world will accept the mark of the beast. First its Satanic sneakers selling out in less than 1 minute. Next its you can not buy or sell without the mark. If there are people desperate for a pair of sneakers I can not imagine how people will react when their life is dependant on receiving the mark of the beast. It appears to me that what Scripture foretold concerning the end is closer than we would like to believe. Trust the plan. Who's plan? mans plan or Gods plan?