tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48497456190578450732024-03-08T06:14:43.406-05:00The Watchman's PostProphecy NewsRodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-63631544786421135092014-10-19T12:46:00.000-04:002015-12-10T23:01:45.624-05:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Provoking Gog: Final Hook</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong> <span style="font-size: small;">The Russian Federation is presently under attack by U.S. and N.A.T.O. allies both economically and militarily to foment control over Syria, Iran, Central Asia, and Africa. The United States, European partners, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates or G.C.C. (Gulf Cooperation Council) are engaged in a battle for supremacy. Russian, Chinese, and Iranian influence stand in the way of attaining this goal as the combined economic influence of the United States and E.U. continues to deteriorate, it is once again necessary to wield the sword to ensure their dominance is not removed by competing world powers. The C.I.A. sponsored upheaval in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, Hong Kong, Arab Spring, as well as the current Ebola crisis, is orchestrated to serve this agenda of Western military and diplomatic intervention.</span></strong></span><br />
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<strong> Russia, Iran, and China are being effectively boxed in economically, diplomatically, and militarily to prevent a threat to Western dominance thus provoking these powers to come closer together in all spheres more specifically military cooperation. The current agenda only serves to ensure a united front against the West as the people of these nations, develop a greater nationalistic desire and call for confronting this undeclared war against them by the West and their Arab allies. This agenda will ultimately result in a direct military confrontation by Russia, Iran, and China against Western targets and bases of influence as they see no other alternative in their increasing isolation and economic instability due to sanctions as the new method of warfare of the West.</strong><br />
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<strong> How will these powers respond to the West? What is the response of the West and their Gulf allies as they witness the response? The Middle East is the center of trade and economic strength as goods transit to Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Russian Federation, including the Indo-China corridor. Contol of the Middle East will ensure dominance over all points of the compass as it was in the past, thus will be the goal of Russia, Iran, and China to counter Western provocations. Israel will become the benefactor of this military goal, as Russia, Iran, much of Central Asia, and North Africa move to invade the Jewish State. The response from the West and their Gulf allies? "Sheba (Saudi Arabia) and Dedan (U.A.E.), and the merchants of Tarshish (Britain/E.U), with all the young lions (former colonies/U.S.) 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 38:13.</strong><br />
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Ominous clouds are presently gathering in the middle east, a violent storm approaches near the borders of Israel. This present danger, composed of Islamic mercenaries known as I.S.I.S./I.S.I.L., continues to gain territory from their recognized enemies while the West and their Gulf allies seek to prevent their forward progression utilizing a coordinated bombing campaign. Preliminary evidence suggests this campaign has failed as this Islamic militia presses forward to their goal. The goals of I.S.I.S. are put forth as establishing an Islamic Caliphate or Islamic Kingdom under Shariah Law no longer under Western influence or subjected to Western energy corporations. At first glance this would appear to be of a purely religious ideology, however, it is much more than this.</div>
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The United States, European partners, and their Gulf allies have a part in this, in training, providing resources, intelligence, and weapondry. In the beginning, this group were their sole mercenaries used to bring down the Bashar Assad regime in Syria and to prevent the spread of Iranian influence in Iraq, a plan put forth by the U.S. State Department. This plan has however backfired and has provided these Islamists' with a perceived attainable goal of conquering the Middle East, utilizing their training and a familiarity of Western operations to conduct a campaign of conquest. It would seem that such a ragtag group of Islamists would be easy to defeat and contain yet those motivated by religious fervor will fight until their goal is reached. Turkey, Iran, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, as well as Egypt are now left with a choice, submit to the Sunni dominated Islamic State or be killed.</div>
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Where does Israel play out in this current drama unfolding between Islamists? The current Sunni/Shia divisions will no doubt bring Turkey, Iran, and much of North Africa including Egypt into this conflict in the quest for dominance of the region, the winner takes all the spoils. Israel will be in the center of this growing conflict and much of the globe will become destabilized due to the lack of economic security in relation to energy resources. Russia and their existing alliance with Iran and Syria to a degree will also bring their forces into the region. Once they are gathered and engaged in battle surrounding the tiny nation of Israel, it will be at that time when their goals will become unified as one, this goal will be the destruction of Israel.</div>
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"Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm, thou shalt be like a cloud to cover the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many people with thee, Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think and evil thought: And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages (Jewish Settlements), I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely (confidently), all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates, 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 (Jerusalem)". "And thou shalt come up against my people Israel, as a cloud to cover the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my land, that the heathen may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee O Gog (Chief Prince), before their eyes"-Ezekiel 38, verses 9,10,16.<b> </b></div>
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Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-91720208908290050872012-12-09T14:11:00.001-05:002012-12-09T14:50:46.025-05:00Isaiah 17:1-Destruction Of Damascus/Not By The Hand Of Man<strong> </strong><br />
<strong> While it is certain that many prophecy scholars today have embraced the idea of Damascus becoming a ruinous heap as a result of military action, the truth however, reveals this to be a miscalculated error. It is in their zeal to see every potential build up of U.S./N.A.T.O. forces in the region or subsequent warnings by Israel, as proof to the coming destruction of the Syrian capital or even Tehran (Iran), yet they have obviously missed significant portions of prophecy pertaining to this alliance being formed before their eyes. </strong><br />
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<strong> The Prophet Ezekiel declares the intentions of the Lord God to gather a mighty coalition consisting of much of North Africa, Central Asia, Iran, and those confederate with them in the form of proxy militias(bands) such as Hezbollah and Hamas. It is recorded that this confederation will be brought from the extreme north and assemble on the mountains of Israel (northern borders). If then they are to assemble on the northern borders of Israel, exactly where will the primary force gather? </strong><br />
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<strong> The appointed Watchman of Israel (Ezekiel) provides us valuable clues where this assembly point is located as we consider the following verses: "Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands, and the people that is with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured. Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD"-Ezekiel 39:4-5. Notice the reference to an open field or plain here, this marker indicates a large plain along the northern mountains of Israel wide enough to host several armies as they gather. What is this vast plain and where is it located? </strong><br />
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<strong> The fertile plain here identified by the Prophet Ezekiel is known as the Plain of Hauran, situated in southern Syria adjacent to the Israeli held Golan Heights and Damascus <a href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/688463/Syria/South-of-Damascus-The-Hauran">http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/688463/Syria/South-of-Damascus-The-Hauran</a>. This fertile plain is a volcanic plateau identified with previous volcanic activity with basalt stone seen in many areas and the presence of dormant volcanic cones adjacent to the Great Rift Valley. This is the location where Gog/Magog will assemble while the West and their Sunni allies (Saudi Arabia/GCC) observe and inquire of their intentions.</strong><br />
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<strong> Ezekiel declares that the leader of this great confederation (Russia) will be the chief arms supplier/financier and guard protecting the alliance as it forms and prepares for battle. It is in knowing this portion that we can identify that no Western military intervention will occur against Syria or Iran compromising this prophesied confederacy. It is certain that the rhetoric has climbed in the region and that Western forces are being marshalled in to the region and withdrawn several times, yet none of this will change the truth concerning what is to come.</strong><br />
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<strong> It is therefore paramount that we as students of Bible Prophecy understand that the destruction of Damascus as recorded in Isaiah 17:1 will not be the result of any military action but by the hand of the Lord God. The great earthquake of Ezekiel 38:19,20 directed against the gathered forces of Gog/Magog will bring Damascus to a ruinous heap and the Land of Israel will be shaken violently reducing the Islamic shrines now on the Temple Mount to rubble and dust. From this point the fury of the Lord will be poured out upon the gathered host arrayed against Israel and the nations bordering Israel will slay each other as recorded in Ezekiel 38:21.</strong><br />
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<strong> Scholars today are captivated by every military movement, taking away from the prophetic picture and missing the point of the Lord God establishing his glory in the presence of all nations as the enemies of Israel will be laid waste in unison in one combined prophetic event. The prayer for divine intervention of Psalm 83 will be fulfilled in Ezekiel 38:21, while Isaiah 17:1 will be fulfilled in the context of Ezekiel 38:19,20 in the form of a great earthquake. There will be no mistaking the hand of the Lord God upon all those seeking to destroy the House of Israel and the inhertiance of Jacob (Land). In the coming days we will see this draw closer to final fulfillment.</strong>Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-70898031259235484232012-05-21T20:53:00.001-04:002012-05-21T20:53:13.642-04:00Why Israel Will Not Attack Iran!!! <br />
Israel, a nation that has known every form of terrorism and presently surrounded by a sea of enemies must always be prepared to preempt a direct threat to their national security and very survival. It is vital for their intelligence and military to be in a constant state of readiness, any delay in action, could result in tremendous casualties. We have witnessed the Jewish State of Israel increasingly wary of the threat that Iran presents in their suspected drive for a nuclear weapon. Israel is in the process of deploying several Iron Dome antimissile batteries, they have called up several IDF (Israeli Defense Force) Reserve Battalions anticipating a growing threat on their northern border with Syria as well as the prospect of security threats from Egypt! Israel has also committed itself to build a security wall on the Lebanese border to prevent the influx of Hezbollah threats to the Galilee region. Naval security has also been increased with the deployment of 4 German Dolphin Class submarines! In every instance Israel is preparing for conflict!<br />
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It could be safely said that Israel is indeed secure militarily and can be confident, it is with this confidence in their homeland security, that depicts a portrait a workable strike on Tehran with the possibility of significantly reducing the number of casualties among Israeli citizens by any Iranian retalitory measures. The portrayal is one of might and security yet the Word of God identifies that Israel is in fact not secure by their own hand and the Lord God is prepared to reveal this without question to his people Israel! The word of the Lord as declared by the Prophet Ezekiel indicates that the Lord God is preparing to bring a mighty coalition against his people known as Gog/Magog, recorded in the Book of Ezekiel chapters 38 & 39. Though much of the world anticipates an Israeli strike on Iran to be forthcoming, the Lord God will bring Russia, Iran and a vast coalition of many nations against them in a preemptive rapid deployment operation.<br />
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The Prophet Ezekiel identifies the current Western coalition formed consisting of the United States, European N.A.T.O. partners, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the U.A.E. (Sheba, Dedan, merchants of Tarshish and all the young lions thereof) positioned against Iran and Syria, declaring that these will be assembled in the region when the Lord brings the Gog/Magog coalition south against the Land of Israel! Though most scholars seek to identify that the West will only offer a diplomatic protest as this invasion takes place, it is with careful examination of the scriptures that I have come to the conclusion that this Western coaltion is also gathered by the Lord God that he might also judge them. As the present Western coalition is positioned in close proximity to the borders of Israel the Gog/Magog coalition will deploy in opposition to a planned and coordinated attack on Syria as well as Iran (see Ezekiel 38:7). While both forces will be joined in the region judgement will come forth from the hand of the Lord God, "And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains (borders of Israel), saith the Lord GOD: every man's sword shall be against his brother"-Ezekiel 38:21.<br />
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It would then appear that the Lord God will judge many nations concerning his people Israel, for the sake of his Holy Name will he judge them. It is also clear that this judgement effects the Western forces as well as declared by the Prophet Ezekiel, "And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD"-Ezekiel 39:6. This passage identifies that it is the plan of God to judge all those who seek to destroy Israel whether militarily or through diplomacy or policy. The United States and the European Union continue to voice their opposition to the Israeli settlers building settlements on Israeli land, even compelling the Israeli leadership to forcibly evict these Jewish citizens from their homes and land to appease their enemies, who seek to claim the inheritance of Jacob for themselves. Let it be known this day, that soon the Lord GOD will declare to all the nations, it is HE alone that holds the deed to the Land of Israel and he has declared his intention to honor the covenant of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and to their seed, that they should dwell in the Land that the Lord has chosen!!!Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-61371712065928823232012-01-20T17:56:00.000-05:002012-01-20T17:56:01.725-05:00Rapture Ready/Rapture Forums Gestapo Administrators and Moderators I have personally visited both these sites and the accompanied forums for discussion of scriptural matters yet more specifically prophetic events to take place! While both of these sites claim to welcome discussion regarding these subjects, they readily set parameters to prevent true analysis of key events portrayed in the prophetic scriptures. They will not allow any thread that identifies the United States as the fulfillment of Modern Babylon, they continue to cling to the fable of Rome or Iraq as being identified in these prophetic passages. They also do not wish to discuss the possibility of the Doctrine of Imminence being a fable. If they are uncomfortable with truly discussing scriptures they will begin to pack together like wolves and provoke individuals to respond to their accusations. These sites readily quote specific scholars whom they recognize as being knowledgable yet fail to understand that their opinions regarding the interpretation of scripture as it is presented is no greater than our own! I recommend that anyone seeking serious fellowship and study of the Word of God stay away from these particular sites as they are not designed for true discussion but to carry on the views and opinions only of the site administrators and their clones!Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-70849036910768312782011-10-15T13:22:00.000-04:002011-10-15T13:22:17.648-04:00Rapture: When Will It Occur? Is The Doctrine Of Imminence A Fable? There is much confusion today concerning the Rapture or the gathering of believers in Christ a.k.a. "Blessed Hope". The confusion that exists today is centered around the specific timing in which the Bride (represented by the Church) is caught up or translated/received by the BrideGroom (represented by Christ). The common theme today being taught is that the Rapture is an imminent event, that it can happen at any moment, this teaching is known as the Doctrine of Imminence and is widely taught among believers in the Pre-Trib camp of theological thought. Pre-Trib is a desigination of those that believe that the bodily translation of believers both dead and alive will occur prior to the Tribulation or "Time of Jacob's Trouble", represented as the final 7 years in which the wrath of God will be poured out upon the unrepentant and ungodly populace of planet earth.<br />
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The Apostle Paul documents the event known commonly as the Rapture in several passages, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3. During the ministry of the Apostle Paul he established many churches in Greece, both in Corinth and the seaport city of Thessalonica, there he shared the gospel with many Greeks and established the faith among the Gentiles. During the second missionary journey of the Apostle Paul to Corinth, he received word that some of the believers in Thessalonica had become confused concerning coming of the Lord to gather them unto himself. Letters were being ciculated from others that these believers had not only missed the Rapture yet were now in the Time of Tribulation. The second epistle of Thessalonians was recorded and sent by the hand of the Apostle Paul to reveal their error.<br />
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The following passage in 2 Thessalonians 1:4 reveals the situation of the Church in Thessalonica at that time; "So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulation ye endure". It was clear that this Church established by the Apostle Paul was coming under fierce opposition and being persecuted for their faith, the response sent to this Church was one of comfort and exhortation to continue the work set before them. The letter was also a message of warning to those that were persuading the believers to follow fables, refusing to work with their hands while expecting the brethren to support them, walking disorderly, elevating themselves as kings over them. The Apostle Paul addresses this plainly "For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you; Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves and example unto you to follow us. For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat"-2 Thessalonians 3:7-10.<br />
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Many scholars today have taught that the Rapture is a signless event, that it can happen at any moment, yet in the address of the Apostle Paul to the Church in Thessalonica, we see clearly that this is not true and that we are not to be deceived. The following text provides the order of events that must precede the time of our gathering to Christ (Rapture). "NOW WE beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition"-2 Thessalonians 2:1-3. The Apostle Paul designates that two key events must occur prior to our gathering, the text in 2 Thessalonians 2:1 corresponds with 1 Thessalonians 4:16. "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord".<br />
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The first event to take place prior to our appointed gathering is the "falling away" followed by the next event known as the revealing of the AntiChrist or "Son of Perdition". The falling away or "departure from the faith" is also identified by the Apostle Paul in his address to his protege Timothy. This passage is found in 1 Timothy 4:1, "NOW THE Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils". 2 Timothy 4:3-4 also identifies with this Latter Days apostasy, "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables". This clearly illustrates the time we are now in for apostasy is spreading like a cancer in many churches today. With a rampant departure of the faith and the acceptance of fables we can expect that the rise of the AntiChrist, the greatest deceiver of all (2 Thessalonians 2:9) will soon take place.<br />
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The revealing of the AntiChrist to the world will be as a peacemaker, promising "peace and prosperity" to a shattered world. The enevitable global economic collapse that is to come, coupled with a great conflict recorded in Ezekiel 38-39 involving many nations, will create the precise scenario required for this seed of the Serpent to take his position. "Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders"-2 Thess 2:9. It is also clear that at the conclusion of this battle of Gog/Magog recorded in Ezekiel 38-39 that the Lord God will then turn his full attention to Israel, a concrete identification that the Church, will be translated during this aftermath. Ezekiel 39:29 identifies with a transition from the Church that began with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, to the Holy Spirit being poured out upon the House of Israel after this great battle, providing clarification that the end of the Church Age, coincides with the restoration and redemption of Israel. In conclusion, we can see clearly that the Rapture is not a signless event, nor, could it happen at any other moment then what we are seeing currently develop. Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-43857654841545167732011-04-02T16:56:00.000-04:002011-04-02T16:56:50.878-04:00The Coming Earthquake: Shaking Of All The Nations The current dynamics now visible across the globe indicate we are living in the days just prior to the return of Christ our Lord as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. At present, we have economic turmoil gripping all nations across the globe, personal, corporate, and national debt are skyrocketing making the reality of a global economic collapse inevitable. Natural disasters are growing in intensity and frequency, destroying property, lives, and vital food supplies bringing death to many by famine and disease. The Middle East and Africa, center of much of the energy resources of the globe, is presently embroiled in political and national upheavals, while their citizens seek to dissolve the current leadership. The protests have originated due to the rise in prices of commodities, prices of food and fuel have increased beyond their household income, leaving families hopeless. Unemployment coupled with inflation are in the process of destroying both developed and developing nations. As the leadership across the globe watch their citizens rise up against them, they quickly turn to nationalism and inspire their citizens to find another source for their hatred other than them, that source of hatred quickly becomes the Jew. Blood libels and conspiracy fables are initiated yet quickly give way to armed aggression against Jew's individually across the globe until ultimately leading to a planned invasion of the Jewish State known as Israel.<br />
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Modern science has determined recently that wind speeds and the elevation of waves are increasing across the globe furthering potential damage of heavily populated coastal communities, an ominous event also prophesied to occur prior to the coming of Christ. The science community can not identify the reason for this occurence other than the possible interaction of the moon and sun in their gravitational dance. The Word of God also identifies with this scenario "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars, and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity (mass confusion); the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken."-Luke 21:25, 26. There should also be little doubt that earthquake activity is increasing in both intensity and frequency as the Bible also instructs, one has only to examine the U.S.G.S. or United States Geological Survey and their real-time data on national as well as global earthquakes. While we can clearly see the upheaval across the globe in all forms, political, economic, religious, and natural, we can not dismiss the fact that the spiritual realm also plays a valuable part.<br />
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During the time of the Patriarchs, the Lord God would announce his presence with a great earthquake, this occurred on several occasions, such as this one with the Prophet Moses "And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet with God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount. And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount shaked greatly."-Exodus 19:17,18. The Lord God will again make his presence known in the midst of his people Israel as well as all the nations as recorded in Ezekiel 38:18-20-"And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, that my fury shall come up in my face. For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel; So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon earth, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground". Here we can see clearly that the presence of God concerning the affairs of men, makes his presence known in the shaking of the earth.<br />
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The nations of the globe are currently seeking to decide the fate of Jerusalem, to compell the leadership of Israel to divide the Holy City and all the Land, yet in all this they ignore the Word of the Sovereign Lord and God concerning this: "Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the seige both against Judah and against Jerusalem"-Zechariah 12:2. The belief of the international community is that if they resolve the Israeli-Palestinian issue in the form of current peace negotiations, the Arab/Islamic world will be at peace, and an age of utopia and prosperity can begin for the entire globe. Proper clarity illuminates the fact that the nations will not rest until the Jew, chosen people of the Lord, is no longer on the face of the earth, the Land and in particular the Holy City is the Throne of the Lord and for this, they are filled with hate. What we are seeing played out on this earth is a spiritual battle between the Prince of this World (Satan) and the God of Creation (Jesus) as the nations gather for the final conflict of the ages: "These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful"-Revelation 17:14.<br />
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The same one that is Lord, King, and God will judge the nations for their determination to join with Satan in an attempt to usurp the title deed to planet Earth from its rightful owner. In their foolish attempt to destroy the people of Israel, the Saints, and all those who are called according to his grace, they will find their end in the Lake of Fire being eternally damned. A great earthquake is coming in which the foundations of the earth and the heavens above will shake violently as the presence of the Lord God returns again in the midst of his people. "For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land; And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts"-Haggai 2:6,7. The time has come, prepare, for the Lord is coming in strength and glory.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-18903335287906666862010-09-25T21:50:00.001-04:002010-09-25T22:32:02.893-04:00End Game: Gog/Magog Invasion Is Upon Us The time has come for the greatest battle ever witnessed in history, the stage is set, the players in this End Time drama are prepared, the curtain is soon to rise. The current situation on the international scene is the exact scenario portrayed by the Prophet Ezekiel recorded in Chapter 38 and 39, prophesied over 2,600 years ago. While most scholars considered to be experts in Bible Prophecy will disagree with my analysis, it appears they do so out of ignorance. Not only have they misinterpreted the conditions regarding the fulfillment of this prophecy, they have also misinterpeted the players involved. I have fought to reveal to them the truth concerning this prophecy, yet in their zeal to not be proven wrong and face a loss of confidence by those who trust their every word, they dismiss the clear meaning of the context of this prophecy.<br />
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The greatest of these declared experts intepret the prophecy of the battle of Gog/Magog as having a series of requirements regarding the position of Israel in order for this prophecy to be actualized. These scholars believe that Israel must be at peace, dwelling securely or confidently, having no security fortifications or physical barriers such as protective walls, fences, bars, or gates. The scholars in question also present the belief that prior to this battle Israel's enemy neighbors surrounding the Jewish State, must be soundly defeated by the IDF or Israeli Defense Forces in a supposed modern adaption of Psalm 83. In addition they aso prescribe the belief that Isaiah 17, the destruction of Damascus must also take place before the Gog/Magog invasion force moves against Israel.<br />
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While I have addressed these misinterpretations on previous blog entries, I would like to mainly focus at this time on their incorrect analysis of the condition of Israel and the diplomatic representations prior to this invasion taking place. The Prophet Ezekiel identifies clearly that at the time of this invasion, Israel will be slumbering, unprepared for what is coming, dwelling carelessly or having an air of false confidence. The Lord God makes this clear when addressing the Russian leader (Gog) of this vast confederation: Therefore son of man, prophesy and say unto Gog, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In that day when my people of Israel dwelleth safely, shalt thou not know it?-Ezekiel 38:14. While in many interpretations or translations the term dwelling safely is identified with confidence, the proper context of the Hebrew word "betach" here is also identified in Ezekiel 39:6 as dwelling carelessly.<br />
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The fact remains that the Jewish State of Israel today exists as a primarily secular nation, willing to divide the inheritance of Jacob and give it to their enemies in exchange for a false peace, in a sense, they have profaned the name of the Lord God among the nations. The Lord God made a specific promise to bring the people again into the Land of their Fathers that they never be removed again, yet because of fear, political pressure, and defiance against the Word of God, they continue in this process of Land for Peace initiatives. This battle to come in but a few days from now, will be a direct result of this rebellion and the Lord God will both judge the Gentile nations and again confirm this promise. The enemies of Israel both military and political, will be faced with unprecedented judgement for this deceptive plan of destroying the heritage of God and his people Israel.<br />
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The Prophet Ezekiel identifies clearly that at the time of this battle, Russia will have armed and prepared this confederation that will go with them against Israel, and will be a strategic and political guard against the enemies of this coalition. Russia presently is the largest arms supplier to the many enemies of Israel, recently closing a 6 billion dollar arms deal with Syria. This prophecy also identifies those that will oppose this invasion, howbeit, only offering a diplomatic protest questioning the motive of this great confederation as they assemble together and prepare for War. They will have identified the target of the aggression as being Israel and will ask this vast confederation led by Russia if they have come to destroy and plunder the Jewish State. The nations that are involved in this protest are identified as the Western Powers including the United States and the European Union (Tarshish, and the young lions thereof), Sheba (Egypt) and Dedan (Jordan).<br />
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Some scholars today have identified Sheba and Dedan as Saudi Arabia, yet this interpretation is incorrect, with very little research the true identification is revealed. Yeshua our Lord makes reference to the Queen of the South, as being the Queen of Sheba that visited Solomon in the days of his kingdom (Matthew 12:42). Daniel the Prophet goes further to identify with a King of the South in Chapter 11 verses 5 thru 9, which clearly indicates this King coming from Egypt. The Roman historian Josephus designates the territory of the Queen of Sheba, being that of Egypt and Ethiopia or the anctient Kingdom of Cush. Dedan and their descendants crossed over the River Jordan. The Dedanittes were traders in fine apparel, traveling along the Kings Highway similar to that of gypsy caravans. Their territory in which they were found to settle, included that of Ammon, Edom, and Moab which today is the modern State of Jordan.<br />
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The question must be posed, why has the Prophet Ezekiel identified not only the invaders and the target of their aggression, yet also lumps together those that will offer only a diplomatic protest to the ensuing invasion? As we read the current headlines and see the current strategic allignments between Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, and Russia, established and growing, we can also see Israel being threatened on all sides with certain annihilation, specifically, with the threat of a nuclear armed Tehran. Most startling of all, Israel has not moved preemptively as in the past, to extinguish these threats, seeking only to place their confidence in the current peace process. At the same time we have the European Union, United States, and Egypt and Jordan heavily involved in this latest last ditch effort for peace in the Middle East. The reason for the Prophet to identify these parties together is obvious, they are markers indicating the timing of this event being fulfilled. <br />
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The main obstacle to this peace being recognized by the international community, is not the desire of the enemies of Israel to seek the destruction of the Jewish State, it is in their opinion, the willingness of Israel to build Jewish settlements on their own Jewish land. Settlements have become the main obstacle to peace between Israel and her determined enemies. It is therefore interesting, that Ezekiel, identifies the main target of the Gog/Magog invasion as these same settlements, also known as "unwalled villages", as recorded in Ezekiel 38:11. As we examine this prophecy closely and determine the proper interpretation of this prophetic event, we can see clearly without a doubt that the fulfillment of this prophecy, is even at the door. Prepare, for the judgement of the Lord God will soon be poured out on many nations. May you choose to receive Yeshua in faith as Lord of your life, repent of your sins, confess them with all your heart, accept the sacrifice of Yeshua upon the Cross as the blood atonement of your sins, and walk in newness of life having crucified the old man and be born again in Spirit not after the desires of the flesh. Seek the Lord while he may be found, for time is drawing short.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-84489703300350896142010-08-29T20:23:00.003-04:002010-08-29T22:27:35.696-04:00Isralestine: Modern Eschatological FableThe author of this fantastic fable Isralestine: Ancient Blueprints of the Future Middle East, is Bill Salus, published by Anomalos Publishing a creation of Tom and Nita Horn. Tom Horn has authored a variety of prophecy related books as well as crackpot conspiracy titles attempting to link Bible Prophecy with the U.F.O. phenomenon and human/alien cross mutation as commonly featured on Coast to Coast AM. The first article pulished by Bill Salus was featured on a Google blog entitled Psalm 83 or Ezekiel 38: Which is the Next Middle East News Headline?, a bold attempt to test the waters for an alternative view of widely held prophetic belief concerning Last Days events. This simple marketing strategy paid off and interest was immediate, soon followed up with several radio interviews as well as television interviews featured by several well known prophecy scholars, including Dr. Dave Reagan of Lamb and Lion Ministries.<br /><br />The startling claims by this author in seeking to alter the prophetic landscape by introducing a modern adaption of Psalm 83 was not met with even the slightest challenge or debate regarding the content of Isralestine. Bill Salus uses Isralestine to introduce his personal belief that Psalm 83 is a Last Days conflict rather than a prayer calling for the divine intervention of the Lord God against the many enemies surrounding Israel. The author further embellishes in identifying his belief that Ezekiel 37:10 identifies that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will become an exceedingly great army when clearly, the following verse identifies this great army as the entire nation of Israel. In further introduction this author endorses the belief that Israel will destroy the enemies currently surrounding them and expand in territory and accumulate great wealth. Joel 3:2 identifies clearly that the Land of Israel will continue to be pushed into partitioning even leading up to the days of the Battle of Armageddon.<br /><br />While it is hard to contemplate why well known prophecy scholars would immediately accept this fable as prophetic truth, we can only assume that perhaps, publishing contracts were guaranteed to these scholars for their next prophetic title to be introduced in the future, with little investment. Perhaps Anomalos employed a variety of tactics to market Isralestine to prevent any challenge to the content to prevent a decline in projected sales. As a Christian it is our duty to address perversion of scripture, to correct and rebuke those in error, yet today it appears those that are currently involved in prophetic scholarship are easily manipulated with the promise of monetary gain. These scholars include Dr. Dave Reagan, Chuck Missler, Jack Kelly, Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Dr. Mark Hitchcock, and Dr. David Hocking. It is a shame to consider that fables now are widely accepted as truth and the sacred scriptures are no longer considered marketable for these apostates.<br /><br />In the past these authors and self proclaimed Prophecy Scholars used the Word of God for monetary gain, now they employ the same tactics with perversion of the sacred scriptures in marketing fables for a scriptural illiterate audience. In conclusion and on a personal note: in my many attempts to address the content found in Isralestine and challenge the very foundations of this fable on several prophecy forums, I am immediately labeled a trouble maker and promptly removed by moderators, who defend the content of this prophetic perversion. It seems the reach of this publisher and their marketing team is long and will stop at nothing to prevent a challenge to Isralestine. Recently the author Bill Salus has just completed a tour of London, appearing on British Prophecy television as well as radio programs, this fable is now for international consumption. Will anyone stand up and challenge this perversion with me?Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-35707463802243169892010-05-08T18:09:00.006-04:002010-12-18T22:14:13.751-05:00Gog/Magog Revisited: 2010 Fulfillment?The current dynamics now present in the middle east concerning Israel and their many enemies, leaves little doubt that the drums of war are beating louder in tune with a significant prophetic event to unfold before our eyes. Iran, Syria, Russia, and Turkey are rapidly providing arms to all the Islamic enemies of Israel, solidifying their strategic agreements and ensuring that their proxy militias such as Hamas and Hezbollah are prepared. Recent intelligence suggests that Hezbollah now has 80,000 rockets in their arsenal, not including long range Scud missiles that put all of Israel in range with the capability of carrying a chemical/biological warhead.<br />
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The political spectrum remains the same, the status quo continues with Israel being pressured to relinquish territory to their enemies in exchange for a false peace. The current relationship between the United States and the Jewish State of Israel are in serious decline with President Obama embarassing PM Benjamin Netanyahu along with applying international pressure to call for an immediate disarming of Israels' nuclear deterrent. Our President appears to be in bed with the enemies of Israel and working side by side with them, to seek the destruction of the Jewish State using either a diplomatic approach or aiding in the equipping of their enemies.<br />
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Global antisemitism has risen on a scale comparable to that experienced in the days leading up to World War II and the genocidal campaign of the Holocaust. Europe appears to be the center of this increased level of antisemitism, a symptom of not only a dead Church but an additional increase in population of muslims who bear militant Islamic theology. The many dangers that exist for Israel today, grow in intensity as each day passes suggesting that a momentous event awaits, that will alter the current balance of power in the globe, politically, economically, and in addition change the current belief systems of many.<br />
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Israel is now front and center in the concerns of many nations across the broad spectrum, for these nations, Israel exists as a pariah state, threatening the security of the globe. The many Hebrew Prophets of the Bible including Joel, Zechariah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel identify clearly this hour we now find ourselves in. The current conditions now facing Israel would cause many to question the survival of the Jewish State, yet the Lord God has provided us an answer for the present boiling pot, or region of the middle east. While all nations have positioned themselves against Israel, they will soon regret their decision, the consequences will be staggering.<br />
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The Prophet Ezekiel warned long ago of this "Last Days" battle to take place found within the text of chapters 38-39 of the book of the Bible named after this Prophet of Israel. The Prophet warns of a time when Israel would be at rest or slumbering and dwelling carelessly while their enemies continue to prepare for war and are confederate together. While some scholars identify Ezekiel 38:11 as Israel being at peace and dwelling safely or confidently, this is an error, based upon the interpretation of the hebrew word "betach" which has a dual meaning, denoting confidence or carelessness, depending on the context of the passage of scripture.<br />
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The context and message of the Prophet identify that Israel is viewed as easy prey by the Gog/Magog coalition and as wolves, they have clearly identified a vulneralbe target of their aggression. The Prophet Ezekiel also addresses the targets of this coalition being the "unwalled villages", or settlements, dotting the landscape of Israels' northern territory, in addition based on Ezekiel 38:12, the targeting of central Israel, or the people that dwell in the midst of the land, identified clearly with Jerusalem. The Prophet ommits mentioning cities, yet later in this prophecy cities are identified, as found in Ezekiel 39:9.<br />
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While some scholars today identify themselves with a supposed modern Psalm 83 application as proposed by author Bill Salus in his book entitled Isralestine, this is a grave error. The belief supported by this author and many scholars is that the Prophet Ezekiel does not identify the current enemies in close proximity or surrounding Israel, yet this also is a misinterpretation of the message of Ezekiel. The Prophet clearly identifies Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Hamas, Hezbollah, and a host of many others. This error can be cleared up efficiently within the context of the passages found within this prophecy.<br />
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Syria though ommited by name will be the host nation of the gathering confederation from the north involved in this battle, the place of their gathering is identified as the Plain of Bashan, which is presently in southern Syria opposite the Golan Heights. Syria will also be ground zero for the initial judgement upon this confederation consisting of a great earthquake in fulfillment of Isaiah 17. Egypt though not named will also be a participant with the confederation of African States such as Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, and many others that will cross thru Egyptian territory to the borders of Israel.<br />
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Jordan or the Hashemite Kingdom is also not identified by their ancient name, yet with their present heavy Palestinian population, they will be pressured to join, or see the end of the Hashemite dynasty in a wave of terror. Lebanon is the host nation of Hezbollah and has made clear that their relationship and strategic goals are the same, that being the destruction of Israel. Hamas, located within the Palestinian territories will also be a partipant identified as "bands" within the context of Ezekiel, this denotes a comadre or armed militia. Syria and Iran are both the chief suppliers to Hezbollah as well as Hamas, providing training as well as weapons.<br />
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Syria is at this moment the main terrorist hub of the region, as well as the main transshipment point of weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon as well as Hamas in the Gaza Strip. We can see clearly from the context of Ezekiel that all enemies are included, though not named outright, common sense must also be applied to understand this. The current dynamics indicate that Hamas and Hezbollah do not act independently, yet exist as proxy militias of Iran and Syria. The security barrier presently in Israel does not deter from this prophecy being fulfilled as the initial target of the aggressors is the settlements of northern Israel listed as the "unwalled villages".<br />
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The days draw closer to the fulfillment of this prophecy provided to us by the Prophet Ezekiel by way of the Holy Spirit, to both warn and prepare the nations to meet their God. This battle will not only eliminate the political enemies of Israel which includes the United States, a recipient of fire from heaven, listed in Ezekiel 39:6 as dwelling careless, again "betach" is used, it will also serve to eliminate the current military enemy alliance arrayed against Israel. I believe we will soon see the fulfillment of this prophecy, and in the aftermath the Third Temple will be built, and the AntiChrist will rise to power. The Church age will soon come to an end, as the Lord God again directs his attention to his people Israel.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-69813868736316169462009-09-06T12:19:00.002-04:002009-09-06T13:29:19.355-04:00Fables Circulated Among Self-Declared Prophecy ScholarsThe time has come that deception has entered even among modern prophecy scholars reported to be well versed students of Bible Prophecy. The books authored by these individuals once caused controversy among students of biblical understanding, now are being hailed as great discoveries in prophetic circles concerning the events of the Last Days. While we have witnessed this same movement among the Churches of the spiritually dead and scripturally ignorant, it was rather unexpected to observe this among those recognized as scholars. It calls one to task when discecting what led to this event yet we must first examine the foundation of these fables. The books now being ciculated are Isralestine by Bill Salus as well as The Islamic Antichrist by Joel Richardson.<br /><br /> The book Isralestine makes reference to Psalm 83 being a modern battle taking place against Israel also called the inner ring of Arab/Islamic enemies against Israel by this author. Bill Salus also makes reference to Ezekiel 37:10 in claiming that this prophecy indicated that Israel will prevail against their enemies in close proximity and expand their borders as an exceeding great army. The Bible clearly identifies Psalm 83 as a prayer for divine deliverance against the many enemies of Israel. The Prophet Ezekiel in chapter 37 clearly identifies Israel as once being scattered among the nations depicted as their graves, to again be placed in the Land of the Living and to be multiplied and increased in the Land of their Fathers. The interpretation being circulated by Bill Salus goes against the context of scripture and the events concerning the Last Days.<br /><br /> Joel Richardson allied with Walid Shoebat a reported former Palestinian terrorist drummed up a fantastic fable titled the Rise of the Islamic Antichrist. Within the pages of this book is the belief that the Antichrist will be of Islamic origin and will form an global Islamic Caliphate or world order. Included in my personal discussion with this author is the belief that Israel will be conquered by Islam. Serious students of the Bible know full well that the Battle of Gog/Magog of Ezekiel 38-39 led by Russia accompanied with an Islamic confederation consisting of Iran, Libya, Sudan and many others have a date with destiny on the mountains of Israel. Islam will no longer be relevant as their armies are buried by Israel for 7 months. The Bible also clearly disputes this author's claim identifying it clearly as another poorly constructed fable.<br /><br /> While I am aware that scripture at times can be misinterpreted without careful study, this however is a case of clear deception with cunning and wise fables our Lord did warn us about even to the point of deceiving the very elect. Bill Salus refuses to acknowledge that Joel 3:2 clearly identifies that the Land of Israel will be up for international auction up until the time of the Battle of Armegeddon. Their will be no permanent expansion until the time Yeshua sits upon the royal throne of David in Jerusalem. While Joel Richardson expands on the idea of an Islamic Antichrist also known as the Mahdi which is to appear out of an abandoned well, he seeks to give Islam equal status with Bible Prophecy. The belief in the Mahdi or Islamic messianic figure is a modern Islamic fable not found within the Quran or widely accepted by the followers of Islam.<br /><br /> The many authors of fables that permeate Christendom today have found a new audience among so called prophecy scholars, the motivation for turning away from the truth is remains to be the love of money. The problem that also exists is that these fables are not taken to task, they are not debated within bible prophecy circles publicly. Most of these self-titled prophecy scholars such as Hal Lindsey, Jack Van Impe, Dr. David Reagan, J.R. Church, and many others are unapproachable, they flee from controversy when it comes to Biblical truth, yet they will stand boldly against social issues of the day. The Church has become apostate because of the failure to rebuke and correct those in error and hold preachers of men who embrace fables accountable. Many supposed leaders of the Church and prophetic understanding have led the wolves into the pastures to devour the sheep, simply refusing to acknowledge the danger in the acceptance of fables and the perversion of doctrine, everyone having a new revelation.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-32270571446866908222009-06-18T07:35:00.008-04:002009-06-18T09:52:19.744-04:00MENE, MENE, TEKEL: Message To AmericaAmerica, a nation that has chosen the road to destruction as so many before her time, once an exalted and favored nation now has become a haven of corruption. The Church in America has become as Laodicea, lukewarm and nauseating, lovers of materialism and full of serpents, trusting in the foolishness of man while their once bright light continues to diminish. I have also trusted in these things and have my own failures yet I now know the great harm it can cause individually and collectively. The nation as a whole has lost its' soul and is decaying without and within, the stench is becoming stronger by the day.<br /><br />While we appear to be dragged kicking an screaming into the pit where the nations and kingdoms of the past exist, what could have brought us to this moment in time? The condition of the Church is obvious today, yet what of the political, economic, and social environment, can you also see the rampant corruption and abandonment of principals we once held as being accountable unto God? A nation once the envy of the World, has now become as leprosy to several nations who are presently seeking to sever economic ties, dumping U.S. treasuries like stolen merchandise. I believe it is more than a mere diversification effort or protectionist approach.<br /><br />The nations that once prospered under the wings of this Eagle known as the United States, now appear to realize her exalted position is about to be thrown down to the ground. This should bring alarm to the remnant of believers that remain in this country that without true repentance and acknowledgement of God our days are being numbered. The Lord God is giving us warning, he is preparing the nations to continue without America. Political, social, and economic blocks are being formed, military alliances forged as if the U.S. is already dead and in the grave. We only need to examine the recent B.R.I.C. (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) and S.C.O. (China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan) also known as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, these exist to counter U.S. involvement in World affairs.<br /><br />The voice of many nations today are echoing, looking for a new world order without America, while they respect our military power, they know at the same time with our skyrocketing debt this too will collapse. Failure to broker a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians only adds to the loss of international recognition as a Super Power. Our position of hierarchy in the assembly of nations by the Hand of God was only due to two factors, which have today been abandoned, the spread of the Gospel of Yeshua and our alliance with Israel. We are now a nation about to experience freefall as we find our place among the beasts of the field as King Nebuchadnezzar did experience because of his pride and foolishness (Daniel 4:1-33).<br /><br />The Prophet Daniel records this instance and indicates that King Nebuchadnezzar repented from his fallen position and was restored at the acknowledgement that God rules in the kingdom of men and exalts and debases whom he will. Belshazzar, son of Nebuchadnezzar, later became King of Babylon and defiled the vessels of the Temple of God during a pagan feast and was warned of God that the Kingdom of Babylon was to be no more, and he was later slain. Then was the Kingdom of the Medes and Persians established. The pride of America has allowed it to offer Israel up for international auction and for this, our days our numbered and we have been weighed in the balances, soon, we will be removed from the table of nations.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-79187149884896205572009-04-18T16:12:00.005-04:002009-04-18T17:11:33.867-04:00Department of Homeland Security: Christians Labeled Right-Wing ExtremistsIt should be apparent today that we are witnessing the beginning of a planned agenda to attack Christianity at it's core. The belief in End-Time Prophecy or a bold stand against abortion is just a portion of the criteria labeling us as extremists according to the recently released Homeland Security Report. The principals of Christianity are being attacked today on every front, apostate preachers and churches have joined with the media in projecting us as a danger to their humanistic utopia. Those which embrace infanticide or abortion also attack the historical accuracy of the Bible and the moral principals contained within it's pages. The preparation of this siege against the Lord Yeshua and his sheep can be seen increasing in intensity.<br /><br />The belief in End-Time Prophecy identifies those which are believers from those who are but christians by name only, for it was commanded by the Lord for the faithful servant to watch and to be aware of the signs of his soon approaching that we be not deceived. For to those that join themselves mocking the Second Coming and the events heralding his glorious return are labeled correctly as unbelievers. The entire Bible reveals the purpose and plan of God for his people and is the testimony of his great love by the sacrifice of his son Yeshua, the Word of God made flesh.<br />The testimony and faith of those who went before us is also contained within these scriptures, their trials, persecution, torture, and even their deaths.<br /><br />The Satatic plan to slaughter the child yet in the womb of their mother's is an attempt to cast off the gifts of God which is the fruit of the womb. For as scripture clearly indicates, all children are a gift from God, fearfully and wonderfully made, as a child is made in our image so to are we made in the image of God to bring glory and honor to his name. Children are an inheritance from the Lord, if trained according to the will and purpose of God they will bring honor to their parents and joy within their hearts. It is a shame that so many are willing to murder their children in the pursuit of their fleshly lusts, having spit upon the great Love of God. As in the days of old they have sacrificed their children to Molech.<br /><br />While we may be labeled Right-Wing Extremists, we whom yet remain in the faith will not betray our Lord nor the inherent truth of his Word that lives within us. We faithful who die daily in the flesh yet live by the Spirit and in truth will continue to warn an unrepentant world filled with sin and depravity to depart from darkness into the light. Though many willingly chose the darkness today there are yet remaining those that do so out of ignorance not having heard the glorious plan of salvation and the promise of eternal life. For these we diligently search for willing to give our lives if only one should be saved from eternal damnation or seperation from God, even at this one, will the Heavens rejoice and the voice of gladness be heard.<br /><br />Persecution is coming, will we abandon the faith because we are considered enemies of the state, or will we chose to stand and fight with the Sword of the Spirit and Truth. Though we may be imprisoned, beaten, tortured, betrayed, and slaughtered as sheep we must never forget, the servant is not greater than his Lord. Our Lord and Redeemer suffered at the hands of his natural enemy yet willingly gave his life to save even theirs. This world we now live in is threatened by the truth for it reveals the darkness and evil within the hearts of natural man, we who are born of the Spirit exist as enemies and therefore must be eliminated. And so it begins.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-73357922400057498962009-03-15T13:21:00.002-04:002009-03-15T13:25:41.471-04:00Two Witnesses Being PreparedThe time we now find ourselves in is reminiscent of the days prior to the first advent of our Moshiach Yeshua, Lion of the Tribe of Judah. The gentile powers now present on this earth have brought great pressure upon the House of Israel, though they do not physically occupy the land they use diplomacy to place chains of bondage upon the people and their leadership. The leadership of Israel is divided as is the land, the people are bargaining chips for international agreements used to appease her Arab/Islamic enemies. Israel has become a haven for injustice, children yet in the womb are slaughtered, settlers doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord God are forcibly removed from their ancestral homes. The iron grip or Rome can still be felt in the land of Judea and Samaria, many leaders of the people embrace the destructive policies of European and U.S. interests even to the point of dividing Jerusalem.<br /><br /> The enemies of Israel grow in numbers and influence, even aided by Western powers, who provide financial aid and military hardware, openly they challenge the sovereign authority of the Lord God and the covenant promises. These nations ignore the declared warnings of judgement for dividing the Land of Israel for gain, these reprobate leaders shake their fist in open defiance against the Lord of the Universe. As the nations prepare to come together forming an economic alliance under this orchestrated and planned global economic collapse, a global dictator is also being prepared to come to power who will also openly challenge the authority of the Lord God.The rise of this Roman Prince known also as the Son of Perdition or Anti-Christ will come quickly, yet his rule will be challenged early by two messengers sent by God.<br /><br /> Though at present their remains much speculation of who these messengers will be, they will receive power and authority by the Holy Spirit as Prophets declaring the Word of God. While this seed of Satan seeks to bring the entire globe under his authority and blasphemes the name of the Most High a remnant in Israel will be prepared to carry the message of Yeshua. The Temple will be built and the Lord God will be worshipped standing as a testimony against the enemies of both Israel and God. These Two Witnesses will stand against this dark prince and his followers who will seek to destroy this remnant who bear witness to the authority of God and the testimony of his Son, Yeshua our redeemer and inheritance. This remnant also known as the 144,000 will be selected as ambassadors of the gospel from every tribe of Israel, 12,000 from each tribe. The Two Witnesses will provide security for them until the time of their sealing.<br /> <br /> The world has laid the foundation for the arrival of these Two Witnesses who will use not only the truth of the gospel but signs and wonders to convince their brethren of the might and authority of the Lord God. The Anti-Christ and the world will hate these messengers who will bear witness of the truth to a people that have embraced delusion and lies. Though their time is but a short 3 and 1/2 years they will fulfill their mission as provided by the Holy Spirit and will be killed and their bodies left unburied. While the World celebrates the victory of the Anti-Christ over these two men who tormented them, the Spirit of God will again bring them upon their feet in the site of all men. As these two messengers ascend a great earthquake will take place killing seven thousand men and destroying a tenth of the city. Their great message will then be carried by 144,000 sealed jewish servants of the Most High God protected against the judgements being poured out upon an unrepentant population.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-43163089193556987952009-01-17T07:08:00.005-05:002009-01-17T09:13:44.386-05:00Laodicea:Last Days ChurchThe corporate church today exists as its former congregation under the direction of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Laodicea</span>. In the time of the Apostles, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Laodicea</span> located in the region of modern-day Turkey rested along the Meander River. The city was a wealthy trade center with heavy demand of a unique, rich, black wool and special eye ointment throughout the Roman empire. The Church of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Laodicea</span> surrounded by wealthy patrons injected a "prosperity gospel" which focused on wealth, spiritual pride and personal needs and desires. This congregation of believers embraced a hybrid worship of materialism believing their success was evidence they were pleasing God while remaining spiritually blinded to their true condition. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Laodicea</span> was but one of the Seven Churches listed in the Book of Revelation who received direct words from our Lord Jesus Christ as recorded by the Apostle and Prophet John. While some of these churches exhibited serious spiritual faults, the Lord commended something in every one with the exception of the church of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Laodicea</span>. The Lord Jesus declared "I know thy works, that thou neither cold nor hot: I would thou <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">wert</span> cold or hot. So then because thou art <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">luke</span> warm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth. Because thou <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">sayest</span>, I am rich and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">knowest</span> not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked..."Revelation 3:15-17. The condition of this church is reminiscent of this present age under the direction of paid clergy and staff.<br /><br />The church today embraces and equates wealth as an example of spiritual maturity and holiness, the selfish desires of many rises well above the needs of others. The apostles provided examples of true Christian living even while under the threat of persecution, torture and death. In the first century church the believers were of one accord caring for the needs of each other with brotherly love, comforting one another, exhorting one another even to the point of selling their possessions to provide for the poor and the widows. This was our example yet as we can clearly see this has been abandoned in the pursuit of wealth and worldly recognition, where preaching is an occupation rather than the calling to serve. The Word of God is not preached in truth but fables have entered in, making merchandise of whole congregations and destroying the flock under the direction of false shepherds or hirelings. Dominion Theology is preached in many congregations whereby they earnestly believe that they have the authority to insert a social Christianity within government office to establish a kingdom for themselves without the King. Replacement Theology is preached from the pulpits of Satan which endorses that the Jew is forsaken by God and that Israel has no future redemption or restoration as clearly promised in scripture. Prosperity gospels prevail in many churches today calling upon congregants to enlarge the personal kingdoms of their perspective preacher's in exchange for promises of financial blessings. This is the reality we are faced with today, a spiritually dead fellowship coupled with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">scripturally</span> ignorant who refuse the truth and embrace the lie.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-23625628621362160172008-12-06T23:39:00.004-05:002008-12-07T22:22:59.246-05:00Road Map:Path to Peace/Path to Destruction? Part 2The Lord God in his grace has given many warnings throughout the Bible regarding the plans of the nations to divide the Covenant Land of Israel and the consequences of such action. The establishment of the covenant is found in the book of Genesis where the Lord God declares, "And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and in thy seed after thee"...Genesis 17:7. The Lord God also indicates he would bless those that blessed Abraham and curse those that cursed him, that through Abraham all the nations of the earth would be blessed. The blessing we have received is in many of our homes today, for the seed of Abraham of which I am physically a part, also produced the sacred and most holy script we now call the Bible. This task was given to the people of Israel and we have all been truly blessed.<br /><br />The Shofar of warning has been blown in many generations through the lives and times of the Holy Prophets of Israel yet we will focus only on a few. The Prophet Zechariah who was of a priestly family ministering to the exiles from Babylonian captivity now ruled by King Darius of Persia. The Word of the Lord as declared by the Prophet Zechariah, "Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered against it"...Zechariah 12:2-3. The creator of the heavens and the earth is clearly warning any nation involved in dividing the Land of Israel and seeking its destruction either by diplomacy or war will be destroyed piece by piece.<br /><br />One might wonder why would the Lord God be so angry with the nations and purpose to destroy them, the reason is given clearly by another great Prophet of Israel by the name of Joel. The word of the Lord God is as follows, "FOR, BEHOLD, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land"...Joel 3:1-2. The Prophet Joel identifies that the Land of Israel belongs to God, it is he that holds the deed and the House of Israel is his heritage, these are heirs forged by the covenant made with Abraham and his seed forever. The Lord God will judge the nations in the Valley of Jehoshaphat also known as the Valley of Decision, this is the Battle of Armageddon.<br /><br />The United States and many other nations across the globe have centered their political will on dividing the nation of Israel, their relentless campaign to defy the warning of God indicates they are led by hatred of the truth. If this were but a simple misunderstanding or error of diplomacy then why the response from the Lord God in such a tremendous judgement, obviously this is a Satanically inspired plan. The nations of the world in a sense are calling God a liar, seeking to defy the promises given to Abraham and his seed, that being the present day Jew. The campaign of Hitler and many others was and is designed to prevent the coming again of the Lord Yeshua to dwell among his people and rule upon the Throne of David. The Bible indicates that at the time of the nations gathering for war in the Valley of Decision they turn their weapons and attention against the Lamb of God our Lord and Messiah Yeshua. The foolishness of these nations being so filled with hate even to raise a banner of war against him that formed them in their mothers womb.<br /><br />The Word of God records these things to warn the nations and for us to lift up our voices as we see these events draw near that many would come to repentance seeing that all these things will be fulfilled as written. We can clearly see with every U.S. administration comes more pressure upon Israel to relinquish the Land of Promise in exchange for a false peace. The leadership of Israel has also aided in this plan as Esau was willing to sell his birthright in exchange for filling his belly. The Satanic delusion is evident in political office, churches, and media conglomerates. The Churches which preach replacement theology believe that Israel is forsaken and that the Church assumes her role having rejected Yeshua as Messiah. The fables are many yet as written the Lord will reveal himself to the House of Israel as recorded in Zechariah 12:10. Israel will find redemption and restoration to become what it was created for, a nation of priests unto a Holy God revealing the marvelous plan of the ages. The Lord God is not to be mocked he will surely judge the nations, knowing this we must work diligently to share the gospel to those in darkness for our time is short and the labourers are few.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-11371865886360754932008-11-28T11:56:00.008-05:002008-12-07T22:41:23.829-05:00Road Map: Path to Peace/Path to Destruction? Part 1The peace process began with the Camp David Accords, under this agreement peace was formalized between Egypt and Israel. The agreement was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat on September 17, 1978 on the White House lawn in the presence of President Jimmy Carter. This historic moment launched the United States into a series of diplomacy efforts to bring stability to a region threatened with constant conflict and strife, successive administrations would also seek their place in history. The Clinton administration introduced the Oslo Accords (September 13, 1993) and Wye River Accords (28 September 1995) formulating peace between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), orchestrated with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat. On October 26, 1994 peace between Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was signed formulating security and trade agreements.<br /><br />The process known as the Oslo Accords called for land for peace exchanges resulting in the Gaza Strip and West Bank coming under control of the Palestinian Authority. Security agreements called upon Israel to relinquish territory held for promises of peace among the Palestinian leadership. The motive for these administrative and diplomatic moves was evident from the day of their signing, without a stable Middle East the threat of economic crisis loomed, petroleum was and still is the lifeline of developed nations and global trade. Israel was subsequently being sold out in the pursuit of wealth by Western powers yet in particular the United States of America. The sphere of global power has since seen some adjustment with the rise of the China/India economic block and other developing nations.<br /><br />The current U.S. administration under the direction of President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Condolezza Rice continue to apply the pressure on Israel under the current diplomacy effort known as the Road Map. The ultimate goal of the "Road Map" is to guarantee Palestinian self rule, resolution of Palestinian refugees as well as forming a capital in East Jerusalem, thus dividing the City of the Great King (Yeshua) among terrorists. The peace process would therefore guarantee the destruction of the Jewish State, perhaps this is only a continuation of a proposed plan by Adolph Hitler known as the Final Solution yet under the guise of diplomacy, security and peace. Hitler also offered this to the people of Germany, economic stability was his platform. This Satanic inspired plan rapidly brings Israel's strategic balance in question as their enemies gain in strength and numbers, where diplomacy is used to destroy a nation.<br /><br />While we have been witnesses to these supposed peace efforts, we have seen what has conspired such as the intifada and other terrorist campaigns against Israel. Israel now fears an Obama administration will allow Iran to join the nuclear club supposedly in fear of further destabilization of the region. The media has leaked information suggesting a possible peaceful solution regarding Syria by having Israel relinquish the Golan Heights, in exchange Syria will be called upon to abandon its partnership with Iran and the Iranian proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is being pushed into a dangerous position, compromising it's strategic borders and early warning stations making another invasion of enemy forces plausible. The threat is real and the United States of America is the main propellent of such a chaotic scenario that will eventually lead to the final 7 years known as the Tribulation.<br /><br />In the next installment we will examine the Biblical implications of these actions and what it means to the world. How will Israel be able to overcome the storms now raging along her borders? Will the U.S. come to her aid when another confederation is formed against the Jewish State? Has the Lord God warned the nations of dividing the land of Israel for political and monetary gain? Are we doomed to repeat history if we do not learn from it? What can America gain by calling upon Israel to negotiate with terrorists while still engaged under their own War on Terror? Will the Lord God intervene in the affairs of men, bringing judgement upon them that have used peace as an impliment of war? These questions and more will be answered in an upcoming sequel to this subject.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-42713054236150099222008-11-25T17:16:00.003-05:002008-11-25T18:56:06.228-05:00Russia being prepared for prophetic destiny-Part 2The many nations that partake in this upcoming battle known as Gog/Magog will find themselves in opposition against the Lord God and will be swiftly judged. The scriptures indicate that at the time they are assembled and prepared to march against Israel, the leader of the confederation will think an evil thought. The leadership is designated as the Prince of Meshech and Tubal, this historically identifies the Russian Federation, though not listed as King, perhaps this refers to former Russian President now Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The seat of government or current President is Dimitry Medvedev. The commander of these forces will seek to move against Israel to destroy and plunder the covenant land.<br /><br /> At the time that this Russian led offensive begins, the Lord God will bring his arsenal to bear upon them. (And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord God, that my fury shall come up in my face...) The Lord God will begin with a great earthquake that shakes the very foundation of the earth, every beast, man, bird of the air and all creatures will shake at its presence. The scriptures indicate every mountain, fortification or tower and every wall will be thrown down. In the midst of this chaos will the Lord God then bring confusion to this vast array of military power and they will turn their weapons upon themselves. The judgements continue with pestilence such as boils, or leprosy, bleeding profusely they will also be afflicted with a torrential rain, which could quickly immobolize tanks or armored personnel carriers.<br /><br /> The Lord God in his wrath brings additional judgements on this devastated horde with great hailstones, fire, and brimstone much like the judgements upon Sodom and Gommorah. (Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the Lord-Ezekiel 38:23) The Lord indicates that he will also make their weapons useless and that they would meet their end in an open field there they will be meat for wild beasts and birds of prey beckoned to come and feast, for as is declared a great sacrifice has been prepared. The judgement however does not stop at this invasion force, the Lord God also indicates that he will send fire upon many nations that have invaded Israel and those dwelling carelessly in the isles or coastlands.<br /><br /> To identify these nations that are careless one must consider that the peace process headed by the United States of America is engineered to call God a liar. For the Land of Israel belongs to Almighty God and he has promised it to the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and to no other. The Quartet consisting of the U.S., Russia, European Union and the United Nations seek to defy this covenant sealed by God himself therefore indicating their hatred for the truth. This Road Map was conceived by Satan to prevent the return of the Messiah we know as Yeshua (Jesus) in the midst of his people Israel. The Lord God has proposed to judge these backward nations to reveal his great glory and to bring restoration and redemption to Israel, chosen to be a nation of priests yet at the present it is hard to see this.<br /><br /> The invaders of the Land of Israel will be buried for a duration of 7 months indicating the sheer size of this army, the entire nation of Israel will bury this great host. The weapons will be burned for 7 years, Russian weapons are made of a product called Lignostone. Lignostone is a compressed wood fiber with a petroleum base, strong as steel and easily molded for mass production. When burned at high heat intervals it is broken down into a petroleum product, this was engineered by Russian scientists to create an alternative fuel source in the event of supply cut off by the enemy. The nation of Israel will cleanse the land and prepare to honor the Most High God with a House (Temple) upon Mt. Moriah that the Lord may dwell with his people as in the days of the wilderness wanderings. The Islamic shrines such as the Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque will be reduced to rubble and dust on the Temple Mount from the devastating earthquake mentioned earlier. (And I will set my glory among the heathen, and all the heathen shall see my great judgement that I have executed, and my hand that I have laid upon them-Ezekiel 39:21).<br /><br /> The Lord God will use this time of rebuilding to gather all Jews scattered among the nations back to Israel to plead with them as with our Fathers in the wilderness. (Then shall they know I am the Lord their God, which caused them to be led into captivity among the heathen: but I have gathered them unto their own land, and have left none of them any more there...Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord God-Ezekiel 39:29) It is this event that God uses to bring about national repentance of Israel and the restoration of his glory being present among his people for the Time of the Gentiles will have ended and all eyes will be on Jerusalem.<br /><br /> The judgement handed out to the enemies of Israel and of God will however bring about the total collapse of the global economy, the fiery arsenal will light refineries and oil wells all over the globe thus the reasoning behind the following commandment to Israel: (So that they shall take no wood out of the field, neither cut down any out of the forests; for they shall burn the weapons with fire: and they shall spoil those that spoiled them, and rob those that robbed them, saith the Lord GOD-Ezekiel 39-10). Petroleum will no longer be the prime energy source having suffered a deadly blow, wood will again return as fuel leading up to the entrance of the Tribulation or the final 7 years of human government. The cry for peace and security will be intensified bringing rise to the Son of Perdition (Anti-Christ) and his Covenant of Death and Hell.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-29694278923987337472008-11-23T09:36:00.004-05:002008-11-23T12:26:02.515-05:00Russia being prepared for prophetic destiny-Part 1The Prophet Ezekiel also commissioned by God as the "Watchman of Israel" recorded a prophecy given him over 2,600 years ago descibing a future conflict that would change the balance of global power. The prophecy recorded in the Book of Ezekiel chapters 38-39 indicate the rise in power of Russia allied along with a confederation of Arab/Islamic states to make war against Israel. Ezekiel through the Holy Spirit identifies that the hand of God will guide Russia and company against his land and people Israel that the nations will acknowledge his great glory. It was once thought that Russia would be an unwilling participant however, recent media projections indicate once drawn south they strategically prepare for this invasion.<br /><br />The Lord God through Ezekiel instructs the Russian confederation to prepare for battle and to be a protector of the alliance, arming them with defensive and offensive weapons. (Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them; Ezekiel 38-7). Russia today remains the chief arm supplier to the many enemies encamped around Israel with it's weapons exports increasing due to petroleum revenue by several key members of the alliance. The Russian Federation has rapidly positioned itself in the north, south, east and west threatening N.A.T.O. supremacy and the security of Europe.<br /><br />Iran an historical enemy of Israel continues to defy Western powers in its desire to produce nuclear weapons and threaten the security of many nations. The prophet Ezekiel indicates that Iran once known as Persia will be the main power broker for the Islamic side of the alliance with Libya which controls much of the African Union consisting of several Islamic states such as Sudan, Nigeria and Somalia. The prophecy also known as the Battle of Gog and Magog indicates that once this alliance is formed and strengthened they will turn their eyes and attention to Israel to destroy and plunder their wealth. It is at this moment however when this great alliance makes a critical mistake in not recognizing that it is the Lord God that holds the title deed to Israel. (Behold, he that keepeth Israel, shall neither slumber nor sleep; Pslam 121:4)<br /><br />Ezekiel as was the case for many of the Prophets of the Lord God was given a vision of the future and yet describe events and weapons based on examples of their day, not knowing the modern terms for tanks, missiles, fighter jets, bombs and machine guns. The horror these holy vessels of God witnessed must of been staggering and to imagine the evil of man to cause such devastation and death upon each other. While these men chosen by God must have experienced great fear yet this did not prevent them from recording the message as given to warn us of things to come. The Lord God did rightly chose these men, knowing they would not fail to bear the burden of such a message even at the threat of torture or death. For many of the Prophets of Israel who stood in the gap against wicked kings and princes along with the religious authority, death was a certainty.<br /><br />We will continue to examine this prophecy provided to us as a word of warning to those who would seek to harm Israel, the Apple of the Eye of God. Part 2 of my commentary on the Gog/Magog Battle will identify the divine plan of God for the restoration and redemption of Israel in these "Last Days". The gathering of the House of Israel from every nation, the building of the Third Temple and the expected arrival of the Messiah, Moshiach Ben David.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849745619057845073.post-45950554152088724902008-11-22T09:54:00.004-05:002008-11-23T09:31:53.926-05:00Global Economic Collapse? What the Bible says!!!The globe appears to be gripped by an economic tsunami, wave after wave has depleted the treasuries of many nations while investors have lost billions. Tent-Cities are cropping up even in the United States, home to the largest economy, the working class are being decimated with job losses and savings being reduced to zero. The current crisis is affecting all sectors of the economy while the solutions remain illusive. The leading industrial powers and monetary giants across the globe stand paralyzed as they watch their wealth sink in the abyss of lost fortune. Were we warned of this coming collapse and the reasoning behind such devastation? Who could have possibly known yet withheld such valuable information.<br /><br />The answer is equivocally yes, we were warned and the bearer of this future warning is the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth. The Bible also known as the Word of God provides not only the reasoning behind the ultimate collapse of the global economy yet in addition the root causes for this cascade of earthly fortune. In ancient times God sent prophets to many nations warning of impending doom to bring about national repentance for unchecked sin and/or corruption. This same God who is the righteous judge of all the Earth does not desire to destroy any nation or that any would perish his warning prior to an event is provided to give every man equal choice for good or evil. What we chose ultimately decides our fate whether as an individual or as a nation.<br /><br />The Apostle James author of the book of the Bible after his name, brother of Jesus (Yeshua) was given a message of warning to this modern era we now find ourselves in. James being witness to the miracles and majesty of the Lord Yeshua during his ministry in Israel and the surrounding area knew full well the great love of God for his people and for the World. This message was given to warn those in power and those of great wealth to chose whom they will serve, the God of Creation or fashion themselves a golden calf filled with the lusts and perversion of materialism. The choice is ours for the judgement has already begun.<br /><br />GO TO now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. (The wealthy will cry out by reason of their vast riches being depleted) Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. (By corruption were these fortunes made yet now is decaying) Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh, as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. (The allure of symbols of wealth is no longer, gold and silver with its brightness and appeal is overshadowed by famine, mass fortunes will not provide security in these Last Days) Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth. (Just wages kept back by corrupt corporate leadership and business leaders have caused untold misery upon the poor and their cries and prayers have reached the ear of God).<br /><br />Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter. (The wealthy and influential have enjoyed much pleasure and have toasted at the suffering of the poor, they have dined wonderfully ignoring the voice of the poor and destitute) Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you. (In the pursuit of wealth and power, the righteous have been hunted and killed, while the innocents yet in their mothers womb is butchered to control populations to preserve wealth among the wicked and perverse leaders of power across the globe) This is the warning and the judgement has begun. The Lord God in his mercy has chosen to warn us all yet it is evident that the World has ignored this warning.<br /><br />*Scripture taken from James 5:1-7, commentary in parenthesis are mine.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744157658243944362noreply@blogger.com0