Telling article

The following article is, in my opinion, very telling of the current state of the relationship between Israel and the United States regarding a possible Israeli preemptive strike on Iran.  In summary, the article states Israel will give  President Obama no more than 12 hours notice of a strike and they will not coordinate with the U.S.  Israel is concerned Obama would try to "torpedo" the attack.

If all the facts in this article are accurate, then it's clear that Israel does not feel they have the support of the United States.  Spiritually speaking, that is a dangerous position for the United States to put themselves in.

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/151965#.TySlblqF878

Russia selling fighter jets to Syria

The following article details Russia's selling fighter jets to Syria.  There are two things I find interesting about this.
First, Isaiah 17 tells us Damascus will be destroyed.  With the purchase of these jets, it makes one wonder how soon a conflict could be in there future.

Second, it shows Russia's further cozying up with the Islamic world.  This will continue all the way through the War of Gog and Magog when Russia leads an Islamic coalition against Israel.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/01/23/report-russia-planning-to-deliver-combat-jets-to-syria/

World powers and Iran

The following article details recent statements and action from various world powers on Iran.  Of particular interest is the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs visiting Israel.  I would have loved to be a fly on that wall.  It's really interesting to me that the U.S. sent a military man and not a diplomat.  This tells me the U.S. believes Israel is getting close to the point of no return where they will feel they have to strike Iran's nuclear facilities.  Let's hope we support them.

http://www.reuters.com/assets/print?aid=USTRE80H15Z20120121

Welcome to 2012

Sorry to all my loyal readers, all six of you or so, for the way to extended holiday break.  We'll try to get back to being more consistent here.  It's early in 2012, but it is already shaping up to be an interesting year.

Every single day seems to bring us closer to a military confrontation between Iran and Israel.  Iran is getting closer to having a bomb.  No amount of sanctions or diplomacy will deter them from their objective.  The big question for Israel and Iran in 2012 is, "When will the tipping point be reached and Israel feels they have to take action against Iran?"  Such a confrontation will greatly accelerate the prophetic timeline. 

Another issue for 2012 is the global economy.  Financial experts agree the economy of the world is in a fragile state.  A deteriorating economy helps bring about the conditions for a one-world-currency/economic system, which will be part of the Antichrist's kingdom.  The eroding of the global economy brings us closer to that day. 

A third issue for the year is the what happens with the United States.  Will the U.S. support Israel if they deem a preemptive strike on Iran is needed?  How the U.S. handles Israel could play tremendously into what happens in her future.  Also, there is the matter of the 2012 presidential election.  Will the U.S. want to avoid confrontation, and prevent Israel from having confrontation with Iran during an election year?  How does this affect our policy?  What will the winner of the November election's policy toward Israel be? 

Couple with all of that the approaching date of 12/21/12, the date many believe the Mayan long count calendar predicts will be the "end of the world."  I do not believe there is anything to fear with that date, but as it draws closer and people in the world take on an apocalyptic mindset, it will be an excellent opportunity for the church to share the Gospel. 

Whatever happens in 2012, at the end of the year we will be one year closer to rapture of the church.  As the year progresses we'll bring you links to news articles demonstrating we are living in the last days and commentary on them. 

God bless and have a great 2012.