The flotilla situation

The Israeli attack on a flotilla could be one of the most significant events we witness in the shaping of events to unfold this summer.

The outcry against Israel from all over the world has been significant. Multiple world leaders and figures have spoken out on the issue: Tony Blair, the Vatican, and representatives from the EU just to name a few.

World sentiment has recently been trending toward more of an anti-Israeli stance. I am sure this issue will not do anything other than help to continue this trend. We know from scripture that the day will come when all nations of the earth come against Israel. This could lead to one more step in that direction. The following article shows some of the reaction from around the globe.

http://www.ynetnews.com/Ext/Comp/ArticleLayout/CdaArticlePrintPreview/1,2506,L-3896586,00.html

We are already seeing the spinning of this story to paint a picture of Israeli aggression against a "humanitarian" effort. However, this is not entire true. While there were humanitarian ships in the flotilla, the one attacked by Israeli forces was sponsored by IHH, an extremist organization.

Also, ignored is the fact that the Israelis were forced to open fire in self-defense. Another ignored fact is that those on board were heard chanting Islamic battle cries that call for the killing of Jews.

http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=176998

http://palwatch.org/main.aspx?fi=676&fld_id=676&doc_id=2337

Tensions in Mid-East continue to grow

The Israeli raid of a flotilla heading toward Gaza has caused tensions in the region to spike even higher. I found it particularly interesting in the following article that a Vatican representative as well as Tony Blair have weighed in on the situation. War is probably on the horizon as we have already seen, and all the nations of the earth could soon be aligning against Israel.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.912e9a419395c35e47635378ed192ba2.471&show_article=1

"The summer of 2010 is pivotal. It could change the whole world."

The above quote is from a retired general in the U.S. army assessing the situation in the Mid-East. In the video linked below he outlines the preparations already underway for a major military conflict ready to break out in the region.

The nations discussed by the general are those mentioned in Psalm 83 and Isaiah 17. Various terrorist organizations are also mentioned which are located in lands mentioned in Psalm 83.

Often times those who views the news through the lens of Biblical prophecy talk about how the pieces are being put in place for prophecy to be fulfilled. With what is happening in the Mid-East we could be very close to actual fulfillment and not just piece setting.

As part of his breakdown of the situation in the region, the general discusses how important it is strategically for the U.S. to get involved on the side of Israel. I would say it is even more important than he realizes. To see God's continued blessing and protection on this country, we need to pray that our leaders do the right thing by Israel.

The video is approximately 12 minutes long. I would strongly encourage everyone to take the time to watch this video.

http://www.pjtv.com/v/3505

President Obama calls for an "international order"

In his commencement address to West Point graduates President Obama called for an "international order" that would help "resolve the challenges of our time."

This idea comes across as one more step toward a one-world-government.

We will continue to see a consolidation of the political and economic powers of the world as we near the end to time. Any news item dealing with the merging of political and economic systems of the world is one students of Bible prophecy should pay close attention to.

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/05/22/obama-at-west-point-long-hard-road-awaits-you-but-u-s-wont/?icid=mainclassicdl1link3http%3A%2F%2Fwww.politicsdaily.com%2F2010%2F05%2F22%2Fobama-at-west-point-long-hard-road-awaits-you-but-u-s-wont%2F

This summer could be interesting prophetically speaking

There seems to be a lot of signs pointing toward the possibility of events occurring this summer that have prophetic ramifications. The likelihood of a war in the Mid-East appears to be very high.

We know that there will be a war involving Lebanon (along with others) and Israel according to Psalm 83. Read to following articles to see how a Israeli/Lebanese war could be on the horizon.

http://www.debka.com/article/8788/

http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/idf-preparing-for-mass-evacuations-in-case-of-hezbollah-missile-strike-1.291119?localLinksEnabled=false

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/exclusive-former-us-general-warns-of-chemical-attacks-against-israel-92957454.html

http://www.newsmaxworld.com/global_talk/Israel_war_drill/2010/05/19/315344.html

Possible Israeli war with Lebanon - Psalm 83 implications

Psalm 83 tells of a war that will come involving a coalition of nations coming against Israel. (This is a different war than the Gog-Magog war prophesied in Ezekiel 38-39, and according to may scholars an earlier one.)

Lebanon is one of the nations listed in this coalition. Rumbles of war are continuing to be heard in the region.

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/137528

Strengthening of ties between Ezekiel 38-39 nations

The following articles demonstrate how we are seeing before our very eyes the alignment of nations that are prophesied to be aligned together in the last days in Ezekiel 38-39. The nations mentioned in the articles that coincide with Ezekiel 38-39 are Russia, Iran, and Turkey.

The third article linked discusses Russia's move to closer ties with radical Islam. The nations that join Russian in the Ezekiel 38-39 coalition are Muslim nations.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100513/ts_nm/us_russia_iran_us_1


http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=175432

http://www.ynetnews.com/Ext/Comp/ArticleLayout/CdaArticlePrintPreview/1,2506,L-3888893,00.html

Are we one step closer to a one-world-government?

Watching the developments in Greece this past week has me wondering if we are now one step closer to a one-world-government. With several other European nations in severe financial trouble, it would not surprise me to read about increased talk of the European Union transforming from a financial arrangement into more of a political one.

Some Biblical scholars believe that a one-world-system of government will be in place prior to the arrival of the Antichrist. They believe this will be the vehicle he uses to come to world power.

Will we see the EU morph into a political as well as economic union? Only time will tell, however if it does it will definitely be a large step toward the centralizing of political power into one seat of authority that we will see in the last days.

Excellent read from Joel Rosenberg

If you are not familiar with the work of Joel Rosenberg, I would encourage you to become familiar with it. There are few people more educated on the current political climate in Israel and the political climate in the United States toward Israel.

Here is an excerpt from a recent email newsletter of his.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is doing everything he can this week to turn international attention away from Iran's nuclear weapons program and Iran's repeated threats to annihilate the U.S. and Israel by trying to get the world to focus on Israel's alleged nuclear weapons stockpile instead. His objective during his visit to New York City: to persuade the U.N. to force Israel to disclose and dismantle all of her defensive weapons even as Iran completes its own offensive weapons. John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., told the Israeli media that he believes the Obama administration is warming to the Iranian argument. "Egypt and the Obama administration are negotiating right now on an Egyptian proposal for a nuclear weapons free zone in the Middle East, which certainly sounds good," Bolton told Israeli Army Radio, according to the Jerusalem Post. "Except when you think about it, there is only one country that resolution is targeted at and that is Israel....The president is not happy with Israel's nuclear capabilities. I think he would be delighted if Israel gave up its nuclear weapons. The only unknown answer at this point is exactly how much pressure he would exert on Israel to do just that.

As you can see the pendulum is quickly swinging on U.S. foreign policy to a more anti-Israeli mode. This should be a serious matter of prayer for all Christians in the United States.

Check out the following link to learn more about Joel Rosenberg.

http://www.joelrosenberg.com/