Did The Bible Predict....Drones??
Not a conspiracy theory, just an uncomfortable comparison worth thinking about.
I think modern Christians do understand biblical prophecy, at least the parts they’re comfortable with.
Most people don’t reject prophecy because it’s unbiblical.
They reject it because it gets eerie, especially when it starts sounding familiar.
So let’s ask some hard questions:
Is the comfort of modern Christianity the new drug keeping us numb?
Are we ignoring what’s being written plainly on the walls?
Do we avoid certain passages for the sake of mental peace?
Yeah. All of the above.
Today, I want to talk about something that’s been weighing on me for a while now. This wasn’t some random intrusive thought I cooked up at 2 a.m. It’s something that’s been sitting there, quietly, connecting dots whether I wanted it to or not. And at some point, you either keep ignoring those dots… or you look at them.
Before we go any further, let me say this clearly: this is not a dive into conspiracy-theory land. No tin foil hat or panic bait. That’s not the point of this article. The point is this:
Maybe the connections aren’t as far-fetched as we’ve been trained to assume.
And maybe, just maybe, they’re worth slowing down and looking at.
Could I be wrong? Absolutely. I won’t pretend otherwise. But I’m asking you to give me a few minutes and let me poke around the corners of your thinking. Let’s explore whether modern technology might be echoing descriptions we’ve brushed off as purely ancient, symbolic, or safely metaphorical.
And yes, before you say it, I’m fully aware this feels a little like I’m hosting Ancient Aliens right now. (Trust me, I hear the voice too.)
Good grief. Maybe this is my cry for help.
Read on…Or don’t. Totally fair.
But I will say this, it’s more intriguing than you might expect.
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When Prophecy Stops Feeling Ancient
Let’s go ahead and dive in.
So what kooky conspiracy theory or questionable assumption am I talking about?
Bibles open, everyone. Turn to Joel 2. I’ll give you a brief overview.
Joel 2 opens with an alarm—literally. A trumpet blown in Zion. It’s a warning, not a suggestion. Something is coming, and ignoring it isn’t an option. What follows is the description of a massive, organized force. And they’re disciplined. Precise. Every unit moves in formation and nothing breaks— or hesitates.
The language is especially heavy:
The ground trembles.
The sky grows dark.
The sound is compared to thunder and rushing chariots.
This force advances relentlessly, and no defense stops it.
People don’t debate it, they fear it.
Joel 2:9:
They run to and fro in the city,
They run on the wall;
They climb into the houses,
They enter at the windows like a thief.
Historically, readers understood this as an invading army, a locust swarm, or prophetic symbolism meant to communicate judgment. And for centuries, that made perfect sense!
But here’s where modern readers feel the tension:
For the first time in human history, we now have technology that behaves exactly like what Joel describes. They’re coordinated, command-driven, and capable of darkening the sky and moving as one unified system.
Now think drones.
Not clumsy machines or sci-fi fantasies. Real-world technology that moves in synchronized swarms, executes commands without deviation, and doesn’t need sleep, fear, or conscience.
Now let me be clear, this is not me saying Joel was talking about drones. That’s sloppy thinking. But prophecy doesn’t usually name tools. It describes function, behavior, and impact.
And suddenly, Joel 2 doesn’t feel as ancient as it used to.
Ooohhh, this is getting uncomfortable isn’t it? Good
Discomfort usually means the real conversations start happening.
From Fear to Control
This is where it gets juicy, now we connect the dots.
Up to this point, Joel 2 shows us how fear moves—fast, overwhelming, impossible to ignore. But fear alone doesn’t rule a world. It destabilizes it.
Revelation is all about control. Joel 2 shows us a force that advances relentlessly.
Revelation 13 shows us a system that governs daily life.
John describes a power structure that:
Exercises authority globally
Enforces obedience
Controls buying and selling
Penalizes noncompliance
Uses an image that appears to have “life” or agency
This isn’t about armies storming walls anymore.
It’s about systems shaping behavior.
And again—notice what Scripture doesn’t do:
It doesn’t name technology.
It doesn’t describe circuit boards or screens.
It describes function.
For most of history, people struggled to imagine how this could actually work on a global scale. How do you track everyone? Enforce rules everywhere? Apply pressure instantly?
Doesn’t sound theoretical anymore, does it?
Today, we live under systems that:
Monitor movement
Track transactions
Automate enforcement
Execute commands without emotion
Scale instantly across nations
Again, slow down.
This is not saying “Revelation 13 equals drones” or “this tech is the Beast.” That’s not the claim. It’s much more simple, and a little unsettling.
Revelation 13 describes a world that requires advanced, obedient, scalable systems in order to function. And for the first time in history, humanity has built exactly that.
Joel 2 shows us how fear moves. Revelation 13 shows us how control settles in. One overwhelms the senses. The other governs survival. And suddenly, ancient prophecy doesn’t feel symbolic, it feels structural.
This Isn’t Panic, It’s Pattern Recognition
Now, let me be clear. I’m not claiming to be a prophet or someone with special spiritual insight. Not at all. What I am saying is that this is too large of a coincidence to casually brush off.
And no, this is not an invitation to disappear down a rabbit hole of YouTube fear-bait or drone conspiracies. That’s not wisdom.
What is wisdom is this: watch. Be ready. Don’t be paranoid, but don’t be ignorant either.
Could I be wrong? Absolutely. Who knows.
But one truth is undeniable. Technology is advancing at a pace humanity has never seen before. And the fact that it now possesses capabilities that could easily usher in the conditions Scripture describes… that’s worth paying attention to.
God bless you, my fellow Christians.
Stay watchful.
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Definitely not about tin hats or theories. The way you've laid this out is very perceptive on your part. This is what makes the Bible so mysterious. It's timeless and when it's not ignored or twisted to our culture's comfort levels, it makes perfect sense. Not such a stretch at all but more frightening for its accuracy to the day's events. Great article Thom!
"Technology is advancing at a pace humanity has never seen before. And the fact that it now possesses capabilities that could easily usher in the conditions Scripture describes… that’s worth paying attention to."
This is such a fascinating topic! We’ve had a lot of conversations about this at our house. I don’t think it’s far-fetched that these new technologies could play a part in end-time events.
This was a great read! Thanks for sharing.