Showing posts with label Pre-Tribulation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pre-Tribulation. Show all posts

Friday, February 18, 2022

TIME IN THE FACE OF WAR

British government
    There has been much speculation about war all over the world. Europe has entered a preamble to war. In fact I have heard nations give a time and date for one nation to attack another. The British government even published a map showing how Russia can invade Ukraine. While all the drama is going on people are afraid and stressed out. People are confused. Let me apologise in advance this blog is a bit long. I have held back a lot of information but tried to make it understandable and compact. 

I want to encourage you to read my other blogs on the Pre-Tribulation settingPre-Tribulation warrumours of wars, and potentially devastating wars in our present time. I have suggested that perhaps all three current war situations can happen simultaneously or coordinated. It would appear as they are. This is an indication of an alliance forming. Let me give some context and show you how important TIME is as a factor

We are witnessing a number of prophecies being fulfilled. Being a Christian I want to see God's prophecies fulfilled. I want to see how events matter in the big picture. I will not pretend it does not affect me. The world is a global village, it affects each of us. Most especially since a lot of the strong leaders have been either removed from power or have died. To be effective in prayer I must have understanding as well. I have to know what is happening as this is end times. That means things will get difficult for Christians. It is the 'beginning of sorrows' (Matthew 24:8).

At this time Christians must be mindful of the rapture. This is why we race against TIME to save lives. We praise God because He is just, and He keeps His word. He gave prophecies which we have the privilege to see the fulfilment of and to prepare for. For this blog I use the current situation in the Middle East and in Ukraine to show development in two prophecies:
  • the alliance between nations that will attack Israel
  • the formation of a one world government 
Why is the risk for war increased now? There has been a shifting in politics, alliances and power balance since 2021. This is usual when America changes government. But in 2021, Israel changed leadership too. Both governments have very similar policies. Both are seen by their enemies as weak. In order for other nations to rise up, the USA has to be made weak. In order to attack Israel, America has to be made weak. In our time we have witnessed this.

Since 2021 we have seen the US operate without order and without integrity in the Afghanistan pull out. There is a curious similarity between the Ukraine situation and the Afghanistan pull out. Can you guess what it is? More on Afghanistan will be published soon but for now it is enough to know that the botched evacuation affected other nations. A number of nations no longer see the USA as a superpower. This is why Iran and Russia in particular are now more bold in their actions.

China referred to the USA as a paper tiger and many memes were posted from Iran showing the USA being put out by the Taliban. Europe was left asking if they can depend on America to protect them. After decades of having support from the USA, Europe is now realising that while they were focusing on maintaining peace, other nations were preparing for war. This is why sanctions and decreasing stock values will not cause much damage to Russia. They are prepared for it.  

Since the new government took over in Israel, Russia has become more and more aggressive towards Israel. Most notably in Syria. Even if Putin is replaced, the agreement that Russia has with Iran stands as it is supposed to be for 20 years. There is a shifting power balance in the Middle East. The USA is being told to get out. Get out of Europe and get out of the Middle East.

How does this apply to prophecy? According to Ezekiel 38 & 39, there will be an unholy alliance of nations. 'Rosh' is Hebrew for 'head' or 'chief Prince'. Gog is the Prince of Rosh. Is Russia taking the lead in an attack against Israel? With America and Israel seen as weak can this alliance be formed? It is possible that with deals made behind closed doors, it has already been formed. Russia is conducting military and naval exercises in three regions currently, with Belarus, with Iran in Syria, and with China (soon). Russia is visually and literally taking on the role of a superpower. 

The allies will attack Israel 'to seize the spoil and carry off the plunder' (Ezekiel 38:12). Plunder is indicating an attitude of superiority as with a bully. It suggests that they think they already won the battle. They think all they have to do is go and take it. The conversation in Iran and Syria in particular has been about 'wiping out' and annihilating Israel. They will 'devise an evil plan' (verse 10). 

You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes. Ezekiel 38:16

The prosperity of Israel is a bonus that tips the scale. Gog and Magog are in it for the spoil, the contracts 'hooks in the jaws' (verse 4). At this TIME Israel is prosperous.

The Ukraine conflict with Russia is highlighted in mainstream media and in many people's minds. This conflict has a specific agenda:
  • to prove the USA is no longer a superpower or the only superpower (2021)
  • to show Europe they are in no position to oppose Russia
  • to show that there are three (3) nations who can be superpowers (Iran, Russia and China)
  • to prove to the rest of the world that Russia has a right to annex all of Ukraine and therefore not all that bad as a world leader, Ukraine being used as a pawn 
  • to weaken or break up NATO, leaving the UN as the only working international body
  • to distract the world while Iran and China position themselves to achieve their own plans 
  • to cause chaos which will lead people to want a one world government

To get the world to accept Russia as a superpower, President Putin has to demonstrate strength, logic, and a people personality. Opposite to Joe Biden, President of USA. Biden is constantly tripping up himself, forgetting basic facts, and  falling asleep. Putin has to show that Russia is capable of being a superpower and that Russia is unfairly demonised or made to be the bad guy. To achieve this Russia has to prove just cause for its actions: 
  • A kindergarten in Luhanska
    is damaged by shelling, Feb 2022
    (Operation Joint Forces/ Reuters)
    Putin made statements saying that NATO operation in Serbia was illegal. This is his reason for not trusting NATO to keep USA expansion away from Russian borders. This despite negotiations about the Ukraine not joining NATO. 
  • As world leaders meet with Putin he says he does not want war. He takes time and shows patience in presenting his case to the press and to the leaders. He even sings the national anthem with thousands of Russians.
  • Putin signed an agreement recognising the independence of two regions Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic. This agreement specifies that the two regions can ask Russia for protection against the Ukraine government. The separatists loyal to Russia has been fighting Ukraine. A kindgergarden was hit by a shell. According to the agreement they now have a reason to ask Putin for protection. 
None of the European countries can match Russia. The rest of Europe knows this. None of them pulled out of Russia. They are providing arms and training, but they know Kiev can fall within an hour. Yet, I must point out that Ukraine was not worried about the Russian war. Not more than usual. 

Fear was generated by the USA, UK etc. Another point to consider is that Germany re-sells gas from Russia. This is winter and Europe needs Russian gas. Even if they shut down Nord Stream 2 they still need Nord Stream 1. They must regret not taking gas from Israel now! 

While everyone is distracted by Russia and Ukraine, Iran has had time to accomplish two goals. Time to weaponise the enriched uranium and time to observe USA. If USA is weak enough, Iran feels encouraged to attack Israel. If it is not weak enough Russia is prepared to engage USA under the pretext of the NATO issue or the Ukraine situation. At least Russia can distract USA (in this scenario Russia will win for two reasons). 

Another tactic to gain time is in negotiating the agreement between the USA and Iran over the nuclear weapons development in Iran. This is where diplomacy has been a failure throughout. They are already so far into development they will not back down. The delay and negotiating is giving Iran time. 

Even without this agreement Iran was bold enough to send drones to Israel directly from Iran. Previously they used proxies in other countries. Mossad responded by destroying a lot of the storage site for 'Shahed' UAVs in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in  Mahidasht, western Iran. 

Mossad response to Iranian drones
Video from the World of Telegram News

This is what happens when USA is weak. A whole shifting of power and unbalance is taking place. Who will keep Iran in check? USA will no longer be able to do it. It will be tied to an agreement. By the time anyone can find proof of Iran's mischief, Iran would have already caused chaos. Here again time is important. China wants contracts. Russia wants contracts. Iran just wants war.

Throughout 2021, Russia had been running things in Syria. Russia had been building airstrips and increasing its presence in Syria. Now in Syria is another squadron of fighter jets, heavy bombers etc. Don't forget the armada of naval ships. Putin has condemned actions taken by the USA and by Israel in Syria. There is a repeat of the scenario with the Ukraine. 

Now do you see that it makes sense when you include the Bible prophecies, time as a factor and Israel? Not confusing at all. Two key nations in the alliance in Ezekiel 38 are now working together. In the past Russia and Iran hated each other. Now they are talking about a 20 year agreement. That is a big jump isn't it? 

By pushing the world into the unthinkable life without USA as a superpower. By creating more stress and chaos, many nations will ask for peace and will give up everything for peace. This will lead to a one world government. The government will be made up of new superpowers. The idea of the one world government comes from Daniel. When NATO is weakened there will be a new government system. Sovereignty will be given up to this new system. 

As Christians we have time and opportunity now to tell the world about Jesus. His peace passes all understanding. There are beautiful people all over the world, Russia and Iran included. God wants all men to be saved, He is calling all of us. We have to be the light in this world, the ones with the solution for peace. 

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4

I pray you find the peace that Jesus offers in Jesus name.

If you have not asked Jesus to be Lord over your life you can pray the following prayer and attend a full gospel church near you:

Dear Heavenly Father,

I ask you to forgive my sins in knowledge or ignorance. Please forgive me. I accept Jesus as my Saviour. I ask that Jesus comes into my life as I live to be a witness for Him. Please change my life and make me into the person you want me to be. Guide me in these times so I can be used by you to help others in Jesus name I pray. Thank you Father.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

THREE POTENTIALLY DEVASTATING WARS

    The Bible has documented many wars. It documents the past wars and the future wars. We are in dress rehearsal so the most relevant now is the Pre-Tribulation War. There are other wars after this; the Apocalypse,  Armageddon, the Heavenly War and the Final Judgement. Except the Final Judgement (Revelations 20) really will not get off the ground as God intervenes and sends fire from heaven. 

Since we are in Pre-Tribulation time I consider all wars and rumours of war at this point, to either lead into the Pre-Tribulation War or be the Pre-Tribulation War. Currently, the potentially devastating wars are in three regions. What happens if all three are coordinated at the same time? I am provoking you with this question because it is possible. The alliances between Iran, China and Russia are stronger than ever before. We can look at Ezekiel 38 and 39 as reference.

46th President of USA, President Joe Biden

THE SET UP

Iran, Russia and China are supposed to be the enemies of the USA. USA is now what China calls a paper tiger. They have the might of the army but the Commander in Chief is weak.  One of the first acts of President Biden coming into power was to take on this role. This was strategically to set the pace and the agenda for his time as President. The reasons for this is beyond the scope of this blog

All three situations are related to the state of USA. Leaders in Iran, China, and Russia have the opinion that Joe Biden is weak. To compound the issue, is a commitment to diplomacy even when it is a time for action. Irresponsible statements from the Whitehouse exposing the disinterest in engaging in confrontations have not helped. Iran, China, and Russia have no deterrent to making confrontational moves. 

A key ally in the Middle East is Israel. However, Israel is being held hostage by a weak illegal government. Illegal because it is supposed to be a democracy but the the government does not represent the will of the majority. It is further weakened by division in the government. Israel has committed its sovereignty to USA. They will not make a move unless it is approved by the USA. That is weakness.

Now since this is a Christian based blog, I will point out that Israel's government now does not represent God's Bible manifesto.  Both USA and Israel are governed by the same party manifestos. I will explain how the three regions are relevant to prophecy. 

THE MIDDLE EAST SITUATION (OF COURSE)

The Arabian Peninsula War has escalated. Saudi Arabia has been attacked many times over the years by Houthis in Yemen. The United Arab Emirates had pulled out of this war a few years ago. However, UAE has begun open operations against the Houthis. This led to threats from the Houthis and attacks. 

Houthi warning to UAE

Israel has openly given solidarity to the UAE because of the Abraham Accord. This means Israel can be easily drawn into the war. At the heart of this war is Yemen but this is not the real issue. Iran is the financier and manipulator and uses proxies in Yemen. The war has escalated because it includes the UAE and because of the type of weaponry now being used. How long will Iran continue to operate covertly? According to the Houthis even the economic partners are in danger (see video). This means Iran is looking at widening the borders of the war.

The key 🔑 is Israel 🇮🇱. If Israel is drawn into the war Iran can find an excuse to attack Israel. The other scenario is for Israel to be used strategically to strike at the nuclear facilities in Iran or to attack other Iranian strongholds. Soon after taking the Commander in Chief post, Joe Biden took the Yemen Houthis off the terrorist list. How does this affect the situation for USA?

A quick update on this situation (19/01/22) is that the UAE is calling for the USA to put them back in the terrorist list. In the Book of Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39, when the pre-tribulation war occurs, Saudi Arabia and UAE will look on and criticise the attack on Israel but will not do anything against it. Why? 

To take a spoil, and to take a prey; to turn thine hand upon the desolate places that are now inhabited, and upon the people that are gathered out of the nations, which have gotten cattle and goods, that dwell in the midst of the land. Sheba, and Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish, with all the young lions thereof, shall say unto thee, Art thou come to take a spoil? hast thou gathered thy company to take a prey? to carry away silver and gold, to take away cattle and goods, to take a great spoil? Ezekiel 38:12-13

Taking a wider look at the ME, I find the situation in Sudan and Libya misleading. The government of Sudan appears to have been taken over by the Muslim Brotherhood, terrorists and sworn enemies of Israel. Libya is looking at normalising the relationship with Israel. Sudan is at peace with Israel. Due to the Abraham Accord, there will be unwalled villages. What changes this?

And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates, Ezekiel 38:11

The update on this is that an Israeli security delegation is in Khartoum meeting with Deputy Commander of Sudan's Rapid Deployment Forces. What can happen in this war to affect Sudan and Libya? Why will these nations join Iran in a war against Israel? 

EUROPEAN REGION

Russia has given an ultimatum to NATO and USA. Russia is readying the final preparations for a takeover of Ukraine. Ukraine is surrounded. UK is key here. UK can be drawn into it easily because of NATO and the call of the nations for help. Due to the poorly executed pull out from Afghanistan in August 2021, European nations and the UK no longer feel they can depend on the USA. 


NATO Meeting of Defense Ministers


Russian soldiers in Belarus
Image from Behold Israel

I believe there is a global drive to position UN to be the lead world body. This push by Russia will dismantle NATO. The UN (United Nothings) has proven to be anti-Israel. They have declared who they are, with the statue commissioned by the Mexican artist, that beast is in Daniel 7 and Rev 13.

With the UN increasing in power, or with Russia leading the way in Europe. Israel can easily be the next target. The competition for Russian gas is Israel. Iran can easily partner with Russia to take Israel's gas as 'plunder'. Also, Iran has an undying need to oppose Israel. An update on this situation is that the Prime Minister of Iran landed in Moscow for talks with Russia's President. He is hoping for a 20 year deal on cooperation. 

President Vladimir Putin's government has in the past stated they do not regard Israel without former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This means the relationship between Israel and Russia has changed. If Rosh is Magog then Gog is one of the other nations taken by Russia. That can be Belarus. Gog is referenced as ‘of Magog’ and ‘and Magog’ in two different wars.

THE FAR EAST

The war that we were really expecting was Taiwan and China. Was this a strategy to distract? In this scenario both the UK and Germany stated they will get involved. POSSIBLY the paper tiger, USA will join. With rising tensions between India and China, there is a potential war with Nepal caught between. China may choose to divert from Taiwan or engage in warfare in both areas. 

Coincidentally Russia has announced intentions to engage in exercises with China's Navy. Is this move on India related to Israel? Yes, Israel is an ally to India. 

If the allies of Israel; USA, UK, and India are fighting wars or legally tied due to other commitments or alliances, they will not be able to support Israel if attacked. Both Russia and China are eager to make deals for supplying weapons, and get contracts in the ME.  

I pray you do not become weary but find comfort in The Holy Spirit. I pray you find wisdom and understanding in the Bible and able to apply it in your life in Jesus name.

If you have not asked Jesus to be Lord over your life you can pray the following prayer and attend a full gospel church near you:

Dear Heavenly Father,

I ask you to forgive my sins in knowledge or ignorance. Please forgive me. I accept Jesus as my Saviour. I ask that Jesus comes into my life as I live to be a witness for Him. Please change my life and make me into the person you want me to be. Guide me in these times so I can be used by you to help others in Jesus name I pray. Thank you Father.

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Friday, July 30, 2021

END TIMES ALMOST OVER

Picture of Jordan's King Abdullah said that his country  had been attacked by Iranian made drones
Jordan's King Abdullah said that his country
had been attacked by Iranian made drones

    In the next few weeks I want to focus on the end of times and I hope that is okay with you. So many of us want to learn more about this time that we are in. We have been hearing about the end for almost 2,000 years. From what I can tell it is the end of time, sinful life and the kingdoms of the earth. 

Praise God for giving us this time to work out our salvation. For centuries we have heard, Jesus is coming! But do you know that the end begins with Jesus? He is the beginning of the end. He is the fulfilment of Adam 
And so it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 1 Corinthians 15:45
This is how the New Testament started: 
God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 1 Hebrews 1:1-2

Jesus brought a new administration or phase. He fulfils Messianic Judaism and he taught a gospel for the Gentiles. As He started His ministry, we are told that the end is coming. 

John the Baptist said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” Matthew 3:2. Yes, he ushered in Jesus's ministry. He spoke of the Kingdom. The Kingdom as spoken of in Daniel 2:44
And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.
This prophesy has not happened as yet but it will soon. The Book of Revelation speaks of this kingdom. At the end of time after the tribulation the Kingdom of God will be fully established. Jesus's Lordship will no longer be in heaven only. His kingdom will not be simply on a personal level, it will be on a global scale.
Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!” Revelation 11:15
Before the kingdom of God can be established for eternity, there are several events that occur. Here are the key events that define the end of times:
It is important to understand the setting that pushes or catapults the sequence of events. The pre-tribulation war will be because of economics or innovation. It may or may not be because of chaos but it will add to the chaos. The build up for the anti-Christ is the chaos or problems overwhelming mankind. This will be the reason he is popular and looked on as the solution to the problems.

Can you name some contributions to a chaotic world? All over the world people are crying out for against pain, poverty, freedom, rights and justice. Protests for different reasons are occurring globally. Here are some of the scenes:
Headline of newspaper reads China threatens to nuke Japan if it interferes with Taiwan. there is a warship in second half the page

Picture of troops outside the very beautiful gate of the Parliament building in Tunisia
Military troops surround the Parliament in Tunisia
July 26, 2021, photo sourced from Behold Israel



Now when the thousand years have expired, Satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number is as the sand of the sea. They went up on the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. And fire came down from God out of heaven and devoured them. The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. Revelations 20:7-15

There will be only one King and one kingdom. King Abdullah would not have to worry about Iran and Iranian drones. After the final judgement there will be no more sin and no more time, only eternity.

Please do not think that you can be saved after the rapture or during tribulation. There are skeptics who think that they have to see the tribulation before they can believe Jesus is the Saviour or God. While this is possible it will be a very difficult life. In fact, when the Anti-Christ declares he is God, you will have to decide to accept Jesus as Saviour upon death. This is where the mark of the Beast comes in.

A little reality here. If you find it hard to believe now, it will be harder when you are faced with a life and death situation. During the tribulation, the evil will be great. Today there is so much wickedness. During the tribulation it will be worse. 

Thank you Father for waiting for us and for the plan of salvation. I pray every reader can submit to God with their whole heart. I pray that none will see the tribulation but will have eternal life with Christ.

If you have not accepted Jesus as your Lord and Saviour you may say this prayer;

Dear Heavenly Father,

I ask you to forgive my sins in knowledge or ignorance. Please forgive me. I accept Jesus as my Saviour. I ask that Jesus comes into my life as I live to be a witness for Him. Please change my life and make me into the person you want me to be, in Jesus name I pray. Thank you.
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