Thursday, March 8 and Friday, March 9 of 2012 will be the days for the celebration of the Feast of Purim. Jewish people began celebrating Purim after God's deliverance from Haman and the Persians in the book of Esther. Haman had plotted the genocide of the Jewish people, but God delivered them and protected them from the Persians.
I think it's fitting to remember this story as once again the Jewish people are facing a threat of genocide from the Persians. Iran, as you may know, is the modern day name for the nation of Persia. Once again the Jewish people of the nation of Israel face the threat of destruction. If Iran is allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, their first target will be Israel. They are not developing a nuclear weapon to use as a deterrent, they are building one to eliminate "the little Satan," Israel.
I think it's fitting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave President Obama a scroll containing the book of Esther in their recent meeting. It was a fine way to send the message that Israel will not sit by while nations threaten the destruction of Israel. Our president needs to understand the seriousness of the threat from Iran. He needs to understand their hatred of the Jews, a hatred that will not be negated by negotiations or sanctions.
Over the days of the feast of Purim, I encourage all Believers to take some additional time to pray for the Israel/Iran situation.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
An Unpopular Truth
I realize what I am about to post here will not be popular. However, often the truth is not. Just because truth is not popular doesn't mean it does not have to be acknowledged or dealt with.
As I have written here many times, every time the U.S. has taken a stand in policy against Israel some sort of tragedy has struck the U.S. Therefore the following piece of information can not be ignored. On the day that U.S. President Barak Obama said in a speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee that he believed a two-state solution was necessary, meaning Israel must surrender God promised land, over 40 devastating tornadoes struck the U.S.
Living in the are of one of the hardest hit areas I feel for the victims of these tornadoes and pray for their futures. I pray they can rebuild quickly and get back to some sense of normalcy. I pray for those who lost loved ones that they will sense the peace of God at this time.
We need to look at what happened last week though as a warning for the future. If we continue in this critical time in history to pressure Israel to give up land and try to deny them the right to defend themselves, then I am afraid this is just the beginning of sorrows that our nation will experience.
http://www.watch.org/showart.php3?idx=149618&rtn=&showsubj=1&mcat=24
As I have written here many times, every time the U.S. has taken a stand in policy against Israel some sort of tragedy has struck the U.S. Therefore the following piece of information can not be ignored. On the day that U.S. President Barak Obama said in a speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee that he believed a two-state solution was necessary, meaning Israel must surrender God promised land, over 40 devastating tornadoes struck the U.S.
Living in the are of one of the hardest hit areas I feel for the victims of these tornadoes and pray for their futures. I pray they can rebuild quickly and get back to some sense of normalcy. I pray for those who lost loved ones that they will sense the peace of God at this time.
We need to look at what happened last week though as a warning for the future. If we continue in this critical time in history to pressure Israel to give up land and try to deny them the right to defend themselves, then I am afraid this is just the beginning of sorrows that our nation will experience.
http://www.watch.org/showart.php3?idx=149618&rtn=&showsubj=1&mcat=24
Netanyahu's visit to Washington
Today in Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Obama that Israel reserves the right to attack Iran and to defend itself by itself. This will likely be the last meeting between the two before a possible Israeli strike.
President Obama encouraged Netanyahu to wait and give sanctions time to work. However, Israel knows they have a short window of time to strike if they are going to hit the Iranian nuclear program. As Obama continues to drag his feet in dealing with Iran, he leaves Israel with no choice but to do what is necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/05/us-usa-israel-obama-idUSTRE8230EM20120305
President Obama encouraged Netanyahu to wait and give sanctions time to work. However, Israel knows they have a short window of time to strike if they are going to hit the Iranian nuclear program. As Obama continues to drag his feet in dealing with Iran, he leaves Israel with no choice but to do what is necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/05/us-usa-israel-obama-idUSTRE8230EM20120305
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Food shortages and global government
One of the four horsemen of the apocalypse found in Revelation is the black horse. This is the horse that foretells coming food shortages and food rationing. Living in the land of abundance, it's sometimes hard to picture how this could come about.
The following article explains how some are already making plans for global food rationing. Interestingly enough, some see the possible future food rationing as a means of instituting global government. Something that will come as a result of the preceding horse, the white horse a.k.a. the Antichrist.
It's easy to focus on Israel when reading the signs of the times. They are constantly in the news and many key signs appear like they could be getting ready to be fulfilled. However, stories like this, although not as nearly as intriguing as potential war in the Middle East, are just as critical is discerning the times we are living in.
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/01/un-to-propose-planetary-regulations-water-food/?test=latestnews
The following article explains how some are already making plans for global food rationing. Interestingly enough, some see the possible future food rationing as a means of instituting global government. Something that will come as a result of the preceding horse, the white horse a.k.a. the Antichrist.
It's easy to focus on Israel when reading the signs of the times. They are constantly in the news and many key signs appear like they could be getting ready to be fulfilled. However, stories like this, although not as nearly as intriguing as potential war in the Middle East, are just as critical is discerning the times we are living in.
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/01/un-to-propose-planetary-regulations-water-food/?test=latestnews
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