Summer fulfillment of Psalm 83, Isaiah 17:1?

Summer 2010 is listed in the following article as a likely date for a potential war involving the nations who form a coalition against Israel in Psalm 83 and Syria (Damascus) mentioned in Isaiah 17:1.

http://www.debka.com/article/8745/

Beating a dead horse

The following article states the President Obama has promised Palestinian leaders an independent state within two years.

http://www.ynetnews.com/Ext/Comp/ArticleLayout/CdaArticlePrintPreview/1,2506,L-3882724,00.html

I know I repeat this theme here often, but it I believe with all my heart that it is extremely important. The United States does not want to put itself in the position of forcing Israel, through military means, political pressure, or other, to give up land promised to her by God. The consequences for the U.S. would be catastrophic.

Sounds like this is the kind of place a peace deal could be struck

There has been lots of talk of peace conferences and peace deals, but there is something about the conference discussed in this article that makes me feel queasy.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1166413.html

As discussed previously here in this blog, there will more than likely be a peace agreement involving Israel before the seven-year agreement brokered by the Antichrist. I think once this "peace before the peace" deal is reached, the pace will quicken of our progress down the prophetic timeline.

More bad news U.S. foreign policy front

Pressuring Israel to give up land is never a good idea.

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=144077

This is the article that scares me the most. The fact that a U.S. admiral would consider shooting down an Israeli warplane gives me cold chills. The United States, in my estimation, would be risking the wrath of God to take military action in this way against Israel.

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/137145

Biblical perspective on what is best for America's interests

President Obama recently stated that the United States would have to balance its policy toward Israel against other interests. This is a statement that makes me shudder.

President Obama would do himself a favor by studying what the scripture has to say about a nation's support of Israel. God blesses those nations who bless Israel and curses those who curse Israel.

It would be America's best interest to make sure to be found by the Lord to be on the side of Israel.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/15/world/middleeast/15mideast.html

Link to Psalm 83 commentary

Over the past few months I have been posting this blog, I have written numerous times on the rapid rate at which nations and events are lining up to bring about the fulfillment of the prophecies of Psalm 83 and Isaiah 17:1. I have posted here a commentary written on the topic of Psalm 83 that I feel is a good read.

http://prophecynewsstand.blogspot.com/2010/04/mideast-matters-may-meltdown-in-2010.html

Could this lead to the war of Gog and Magog in Ezekiel 38-39?

We know from scripture that Israel will be wealthy in the last days, and that something will draw the nations of Ezekiel 38-39 to attack. Could this be it?

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/136960

The pattern continues

As I have shown repeatedly here in the blog, there is a pattern throughout history of catastrophic events befalling nations who in their foreign policy or rhetoric take a stand against Israel. This is in line with God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3 to bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel.

Recently we have seen the pattern continue in Great Britain. On April 9, Britain's Advertising Standards Authority cancelled an Israeli ad promoting tourism citing as its reason that some lands claimed rightfully by Israel, as they were given to her by God, were actually disputed and not a part of Israel. Disputing Israel's right to this land advising against travel there has proved a mistake.

Days later a volcano in Iceland erupted that shut down air travel in Great Britain and cost the nation $200 million a day according to one report by Fox News Chanel. I find it ironic that a statement discouraging travel to Israel led to a disruption in travel in Britain.

Some would say this is just a coincidence, but the historical pattern is too great to deny God is acting in accordance with His word to bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse her.

http://www.asa.org.uk/Complaints-and-ASA-action/Adjudications/2008/4/Israel-Government-Tourist-Office/TF_ADJ_44249.aspx

The future of the United States

One of the common topics discussed among end-times prophecy buffs is the role, or lace thereof, of the United States in last days events. How is it that the wealthiest, most powerful nation the world has even known is not involved in the events surrounding the end of time?

A common theory is that some sort of catastrophic event will happen that will lead to a decline in the U.S.' influence. The following article hints at one such scenario.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/04/14/bernanke-expresses-confidence-economic-recovery/?test=latestnews

Escalation in the Middle-east

According to the following article, Hezbollah has been provided with scud missiles by Syria. These missiles now put strategic Israeli cities within range including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as well as Israeli nuclear installments. Israel is referring to these missiles as a game changer.

This is one more threat, along with Iran, that Israel may be forced to deal with in the coming months. The involvement of Syria and Hezbollah could be setting the stage for the fulfillment of Isaiah 17 and Psalm 83.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/04/14/syria-gave-scuds-hezbollah-says/

Something to keep an eye on

An Israeli attack on Iran could happen by November. Much of this is predicated on what the United States does, or does not do. Click the link to read more.

http://newsmax.com/KenTimmerman/Timmerman-Israel-Iran-nuclear/2010/04/02/id/354614

wars and rumors of wars and earthquakes in diverse places

This article of a "rumored war" list nations mentioned in Psalm 83.

http://www.counterpunch.org/hallinan03302010.html

Has anyone else noticed all the big earthquakes that have happened lately? In Matthew 24:7 Jesus lists earthquakes in various places as one of the signs of the end. I believe this is just one more sign we are seeing fulfilled in our time. With that thought in mind, check out this article.

http://www.sandiego.com/featured-story/are-earthquakes-on-the-rise

RFID chip technology

The technology described in this article is what many people consider to be a forerunner to the mark of the beast. At the very least, this technology allows for greater surveillance by governments, which will eventually be controlled by the Antichrist. It is possible technology like this could play a part in his controlling of the buying and selling in the world's markets.


http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/03/rfid/

EU and Israel may be headed toward rocky relations

In line with the scripture that says all nations will come against Israel in the last days, this article states the the relationship between Israel and the European Union could be on the decline.

With the likes of Europe and the United States leaning toward more anti-Israeli foreign policy positions, Israel is finding herself with fewer and fewer friends in the international community.

As I have stated here many times before, we must pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for our leaders to employ a foreign policy friendly to Israel.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1159833.html

President Obama should be embarrassed

This is shameful.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7076431.ece

United States' foreign policy toward Israel continues its negative trend

The United States, foreign policy continues its negative trend toward a more anti-Israeli stance. According to the following article the U.S. administration is beginning the dangerous trend of ignoring and breaking previous commitments to Israel. Also of concern is the the move by the U.S. government to try to isolate Israel from her other allies.

From observing the news the diplomatic relationship between the United States and Israel is rapidly approaching a critical level. In response to this, we as the church must be diligent to lift up our leaders and the leaders and people of Israel.

Lining up against Israel policy wise will only have negative repercussions for our nation.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1159863.html