"Shakings in the Middle East"

February 1, 2010

“Shakings in the Middle East”

Blessings Folk!

Last evening just before I retired “upon the night bed” I posted a status update on my Facebook profile...something along the line of keep an eye on the middle east.

Several have asked for details and elaboration.

It has been several weeks since we last spent time together on the subject.

A couple of things first.

We do well to remember that if we are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ we have nothing to fear.

We also must remember that nothing “takes God by surprise.”

The Lord has given us extensive, detailed warnings in His Word about things that will happen toward the end of time...

  • evil will increase
  • people’s love will wax colder and colder
  • deception will increase
  • many who profess faith will be deceived, will fall away, will look to the ways of the world
  • knowledge will increase
  • people will run to and fro

Many other things have been revealed to us.

What stirred my attention last evening and this morning were the following news reports.

Ahmadinejad: ‘Iran will deliver telling blow to global powers on Feb 11…” (This is the anniversary of the 1979 uprising)
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/117545.htm?sectionid=351020101

Then, “our” apparent response….
“US raises stakes on Iran by sending in ships and missiles”
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/31/iran-nuclear-us-missiles-gulf
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60U18R20100131?type=politicsNews

This is really nothing new. This type of thing has been occurring for years.

What is the difference now?

There is a general understanding that “something” will be done very soon in relationship to Iran/Israel/the west. Likely an attempt to neuter Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities. Iran may announce their ability to produce a nuclear weapon.

Here are some thoughts…
http://www.debka.com/article/8573/

Make no mistake.

The total goal of Islam, especially the type in leadership in Iran, is the total eradication of Israel and all Jews.

This is not a conclusion drawn by conjecture. They proclaim it openly.

There have been plans, years in the making and implementation, to invade, conquer and destroy Israel and the Jewish people.

Here is one possible contingency…
http://www.debka.com/article/8575/

So, we would do well to keep our complete focus upon the Lord, while watching what is occurring, especially in the middle-east.

Jesus warned us of these things. Remember these verses?

Matthew 24
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
 6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

Are we in the “beginning of sorrows.”

In some way, yes.

Is it the “beginning of sorrows” mentioned here. I suspect so.

No doubt, there are…

  • wars
  • rumors of wars
  • earthquakes
  • pestilences
  • racial disruptions (nations against nations)
  • nations in strife (kingdoms against kingdoms)

Therefore,
We fear not. See to it that you be not troubled.
We trust in the Lord.
We pray for the peace of Jerusalem (which will ultimately come with the return of the Lord).
We speak the Truth.
We discern the unfolding of the prophetic Word of the Lord.
We wait patiently crying “Maranatha, Lord come.”

Blessings!!