Prophecy and Current Events

Behold, I set thee a Watchman on the Wall" (Isaiah 62:6)

Israeli War Update - Prophetic Update

Vince Aquilino

Sept. 10th, 2001

Israeli War Update - 09/10/2001

The purpose of this article is to brief you on the current events of the Middle East from a prophetic perspective. Since the Bible has never been proven wrong, and since it is over one-third prophetic, we would do well to watch the signs of the times so we are not caught off guard as they were in the days of Noah (Matthew 24:37-39). After all, it was Jesus Himself who admonished to "Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man." (Luke 21:36)

Israel and the Palestinians are planning to hold bilateral truce talks in the next few days, despite a weekend of heightened violence that left eight dead. In retaliation, on Sunday night, Israel conducted strikes on five other Palestinian security targets in the West Bank, as part of what Israeli radio reported as a government policy to intensify retaliation against Palestinian violence.

In the midst of this bloodshed, Arab ministers are holding their bi-annual summit in Cairo to discuss the worsening conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Speaking at the opening of the Cairo meeting, Qatar's ForeignMinister, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabr al-Thani, said the UN had sent the wrong signal to Israel by failing to back calls for sending observers to the occupied territories. He said there was a need for rapid and effective Arab action. In a BBC report by Heba Saleh, it was noted that "Saudi Arabia has excluded using its massive weight as an oil producer to put pressure on the West, and no Arab state has the means or appetite for an armed confrontation with Israel."

Over the last several weeks, the Saudi media has become increasingly critical of what it characterizes as US silence and inaction in the Middle East. Then on Monday, September 10, 2001 Saudi Arabia cancelled high-level military talks with the United States in protest over Washington's support for Israel and the United States failure to stop what they called "Israeli aggression".

It is clear that the Bush administration has been conscious not to alienate the pro-Western oil-producing states of the Gulf. But this action is a harbinger that the United States may not be able to walk that tight rope much longer. If the U.S. sides against Israel, it will start a chain of events in accordance with the Genesis 12:3 curse of God against any nation that curses Israel.

The meeting in Cairo will probably generate nothing more but anti-Israel rhetoric, however, it might underscore that a divided Arab world cannot stand against Israel -- especially with America's support. However, with Russia's military backing the defeat of Israel would appear to be a sure victory. In one well swoop, the United States would be silenced by the threat of retaliation by Russia and an Arab oil embargo. Perhaps this is why Ezekiel notes that the United States makes only what amounts to a diplomatic protest (see: http://prophecyandcurrentevents.com/thglory/invade04.htm) when the invasion occurs.

We must remain mindful that the way Israel is treated will be the litmus test of God blessing or curse. Any nation that touches the Apple of God's eye is in danger of God's judgement (Zechariah 2:7-9). Any nation that blesses Israel will be blessed of God, but Genesis 12:3 also contains a curse for any nation that curses Israel. Thankfully, America is still supporting Israel so the Genesis 12:3 blessing is still counter balancing the scales of justice weighted down with abortion, sexual sin, etc. But the U.S. is began to waver when on May 22, 2001, President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell publicly endorsed the Mitchell Plan, which calls for covenant land to be relinquished in exchange for peace….risking the curse of God.

"God said to Moses, 'I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them. And I have also established my covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, wherein they were strangers.'" (Exodus 6:3-4, KJV)

"He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth. He hath remembered his covenant forever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant: Saying, 'Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance:'" (Psalm 105:7-11), KJV

According to the Bible, this is God's land entrusted to Israel and includes all lands from the border of Egypt to the Euphrates river. It is also a matter of fact, that Israel has caved in to 97% of the Palestinian demands for the sake of peace only to be embroiled in war of terrorism against its civilian population. We must stand by Israel as a nation, as the church of Jesus Christ, and as individuals or risk the judgement of God.

Sadly, according to Zechariah 12:3, all nations, including America, will eventually turn against Israel and invite the redemptive judgement of God. Therefore, "take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. "For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. "Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man." (Luke 21:34-36) As we see the signs of His return drawing close, what manner of holy life should we be living? Remember that Jesus is returning for a Holy and Spotless Bride. But whether His return is today or 10 years from now is irrelevant since eternity is only a heart beat away for any of us. So choose this day whom you will serve, ask the Holy Spirit to search you to see if there be any iniquity in you, and then call upon Jesus your Deliverer. He is faithful for forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unfaithfulness. Don't delay. Time is short. You have no guarantee that you will even see tomorrow. And if you die without receiving Jesus as your Lord and Savior, your eternal destiny is fixed.

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