THE MESSIAH COMES TO ISRAEL

Monday, September 26, 2011

URGENT WARNINGS


If a seismograph machine was blaring out an urgent warning that a gigantic earthquake was about to hit the town you live in and where you are a pastor, would you want to know about it? And would you want to warn as many people as possible so they could make all necessary preparations to save lives and properties?

If frantic warnings were announcing the imminent arrival of a typhoon or tornado that was heading for the area in which you live and minister, would you want to know in order to warn everyone you could reach? Would you make every effort to be fully informed in order to make the best possible arrangements for your family, loved ones, neighbors and fellow citizens?

The Bible predicted 2,500 years ago (Psalm 83, Zechariah 12, Joel 3) that in the Last Days there would be a savage attack on Israel, launched by all her near neighbors with a determination to conquer a restored Israel. It also predicts what the result of that war will be and what will transpire in the wake of it. It will be an earth shattering event with an amazing consequence. Everything on the planet will be forever changed and a new era will arrive. It is all foretold in the scriptures but how many pastors and people area aware of it? How few are the prophetic voices that are warning the Church and challenging the whole world about what is soon certain to happen? How very sad it will be if the words of scripture apply to us. Isaiah 56:10

10 His watchmen are blind, They are all ignorant; They are all dumb dogs, They cannot bark; Sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. NKJV

Surely it is better to be sure than sorry. The only way we can know if such dramatic events are imminent is to read every applicable scripture prayerfully. Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Revelation 1:3

3 God blesses the one who reads this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to it and obey what it says. For the time is near when these things will happen.NLT

If you want to be better informed about the dramatic events that God has predicted to happen in the imminent future at least listen to what God is saying and then decide to be either informed or foolish. If you do not listen you will not know one way or the other.


Gerald Rowlands


www.israelspropheticfuture.org

Monday, July 18, 2011

NOW IS THE TIME TO STAND WITH ISRAEL



From a purely military perspective Israel currently faces the possibility of total destruction. Extreme Islamic fanaticism plus an arsenal of missiles and weapons of mass destruction could equal a massive elimination of the tiny nation. Islamic prophecy demands the eradication of all infidels (Jews and Christians) from the land they call Palestine. Before Islam can subdue the whole world it must first conquer Israel. These are the words of Muhammad himself and his true followers are completely dedicated to attaining this goal. Current voices of radical Islam are fervently calling for the total destruction of Israel that even the very memory of its existence will be forever eliminated.

Most nations on earth are now in favour of an Islamic Palestinian State through a program engineered and supported by the United Nations Organisation under pressure from Islamic nations. Such a State would be a gigantic step towards the possible imminent annihilation of Israel. The perverted power of UNO may well create the Palestinian State in the very near future. An unthinkable victory for Islam that would eradicate Israel would render the Bible completely unreliable. The prophecies and promises of God that guarantee Israel’s future safety would become null and void. Thus His character would be irrevocably flawed. And with that the whole Bible would be considered unreliable.

Meanwhile, the Church for the most part, seems completely oblivious of the universal havoc that the planned attack on Israel could produce. The Church like the rest of the world seems to be blissfully ignorant of how serious a situation the world is in. Everyone, including the Church is acting as though nothing serious is amiss. Despite the blatant signs of unrest the Church is engaged in its business as usual mentality. It is also willingly ignorant of the essential role of Israel in the prophetic purposes of God. It is also completely unaware of what the negative impact of such an Islamic victory would have on Christianity, the Bible and the God of the Bible. Thankfully such a victory will never happen, but defeat will only be averted by a direct, supernatural intervention of God. (Zechariah 12:9).

The challenge to stand with and pray passionately for Israel has never been greater than at this present moment. The battle lines are currently drawn between Yaweh and the anti-Christ. There is no middle neutral ground. If we are not fervently and practically standing with Israel and the Holy One of Israel then we are standing in opposition to God Himself. This great battle which is currently taking place in the heavens will soon be enacted on the earth. The attack that is launched on Israel will have universal repercussions. No nation or individual will be exempt from the aftermath. Now is the imperative moment to take a stand on the side of God and righteousness. It must be a strong determined action involving total commitment. The prophetic future is invading the present hour. The outcome of this present hour will have eternal effects. The decision that this current situation demands is the most important matter that all Christians currently face. Nothing on our Christian agenda is more important than our attitude and actions regarding the tremendous threats that Israel currently faces. The words of scripture echo once again. Joshua 24:15.


Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. KJV

Saturday, July 16, 2011

WARNING: DO NOT IGNORE ISLAM’S PLANS


There is an issue on the world horizon that simply cannot be ignored any longer. It is the fact that Islam is planning to attack Israel very soon with the intention of completely destroying the nation. Israel is facing a very real threat of total extermination. The Muslim creed has this objective at the very heart of their prophetic agenda. This threat has been brewing since the earliest days of Islam but now in the 21st century they believe the critical moment has arrived. Initially Mohammed sought to win both Jews and Christians to his satanically inspired beliefs. When his attempts failed miserably he turned against all members of both faiths, labelled them infidels and vowed to finally eliminate them all.

Now, in the 21st century this plan has been resurrected. Islam is striding resolutely into the future with the firm intention of bringing the whole world under the sway of its satanically inspired beliefs. Islam’s firm unwavering determination is to eventually conquer and subdue the whole world bringing all nations under the shariah law of Islam. But according to Islamic prophecy the first essential stage of the strategy, without which the whole plan will fail, is the total annihilation of Israel and America. This is precisely why the Arabic nations that surround Israel on every side, are moving closer to their purpose with every day that passes.

One day, in the very near future, this vicious attack, which will have the potential power to annihilate Israel will finally be launched. Plans are afoot even now to initiate the attack. The so called “Arab Spring” is part of the orchestrated plans. The next major threat to peace in the Middle East and the entire world is almost ready to be launched. When this happens, as it surely will, Israel will be under an onslaught of missiles carrying chemical, biological and perhaps even nuclear warheads. So powerful will be this attack that even Israel’s sophisticated and previously successful Defense Force may prove to be totally inadequate to properly defend the nation. Israel’s greatest friend which is the USA may no longer rise to her defense. Israel may be left politically friendless, alone on a stormy sea that threatens to swallow her. But just when that ship seems to be sinking, Almighty God will personally appear on the scene. His stated intention will be to completely destroy the armies that seek to destroy Israel and then to transform Israel into a nation under the blessings of God.

Zechariah 12:9 (AMP)
9 And it shall be in that day that I will make it My aim to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Immediately after this astounding victory and even more amazing event will transpire. A major outpouring of the Holy Spirit, superseding by far all that occurred on the Day of Pentecost will take place. The whole nation of Israel will be powerfully affected by this unprecedented event. Our question is how will all of this affect the Church? What will be our new role? How can we get ready for this amazing chain of events?

Zechariah 12:10 (AMP)
10 And I will pour out upon the house of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace or unmerited favor and supplication. And they shall look [earnestly] upon Me Whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for Him as one who is in bitterness for his firstborn.

The Holy Spirit will be poured out on the house of David.
The angel of the Lord who delivers Israel from destruction will reveal Himself as the Jewish Messiah.
There will be national mourning and deep repentance.
Israel will emerge as a Messianic nation
The whole world will be stunned by Jehovah’s dramatic intervention.

These imminent sensational events will happen very soon. It behooves everyone to be alert, aware and spiritually prepared!

Friday, May 6, 2011

ISRAEL'S IMMEDIATE PROPHETIC FUTURE

A brief commentary on Zechariah 12

Zechariah is an Old Testament prophetic book that portrays the coming glory of the MESSIAH. Many scholars describe Zechariah as "the most Messianic of all the Old Testament books" because it contains eight specific references to the Messiah in its brief 14 chapters.

The 14 chapters of Zechariah fall naturally into two major sections: chapters 1-8, the prophet's encouragement to the people to finish the work of rebuilding the Temple, and chapters 9-14, Zechariah's picture of Israel's glorious future and the coming of the Messiah.

The second major section of Zechariah's book, chapters 9-14, contains God's promises for the new age to come.

Like the Book of Revelation, Zechariah closes on the theme of the universal reign of God. All nations will come to worship Him as He extends His rule throughout the world.

(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright © 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers)


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AN IMMINENT EVENT - PART 2

Of all the major issues that currently face our world and its future security the one most likely to happen next is a massive attack on Israel by all Israel’s nearby neighbors backed by Iran. The clear indications of such an attack have been proclaimed and demonstrated by feverish activities on the part of Iran together with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon. The attack, although made directly on Israel, will have devastating worldwide repercussions powerfully affecting every nation on earth. In many ways our world will be changed forever. If this proposed attack were to succeed and the State of Israel was annihilated, the whole plan of redemption as revealed in the Bible would be derailed. Jehovah’s plan to rule the world from David’s throne in Jerusalem would immediately be made defunct. How strange that so few people seem to be vitally aware of this impending drama and the apparent proximity of it.

Zechariah is a minor prophet with a major prophetic message, part of which is likely to be fulfilled in the very near future. When this happens Israel will emerge as an extremely prominent nation with great respect and will be recognized and honored by all the nations on earth. Zechariah graphically describes this amazing event. In the Message version of the Bible the prophet frequently refers to “On the Big Day” which is usually translated in other versions as “In that day.” In fact it will be a bigger day than almost anyone has ever yet imagined. A truly amazing and astounding time when Israel will arise as though from the dead! (Romans 11:15).

Zechariah Chapter 12 (MessageVersion)

Home Again in Jerusalem

1 War Bulletin: God's Message concerning Israel, God's Decree—the very God who threw the skies into space, set earth on a firm foundation, and breathed his own life into men and women:
2 "Watch for this: I'm about to turn Jerusalem into a cup of strong drink that will have the people who have set siege to Judah and Jerusalem staggering in a drunken stupor.




3 "On the Big Day, I'll turn Jerusalem into a huge stone blocking the way for everyone. All who try to lift it will rupture themselves. All the pagan nations will come together and try to get rid of it.

4 "On the Big Day"—this is God speaking—"I'll throw all the war horses into a crazed panic, and their riders along with them. But I'll keep my eye on Judah, watching out for her at the same time that I make the enemy horses go blind.

5 The families of Judah will then realize, 'Why, our leaders are strong and able through God-of-the-Angel-Armies, their personal God.'

6 "On the Big Day, I'll turn the families of Judah into something like a burning match in a tinder-dry forest, like a fiercely flaming torch in a barn full of hay. They'll burn up everything and everyone in sight—people to the right, people to the left—while Jerusalem fills up with people moving in and making themselves at home—home again in Jerusalem.


7 "I, God, will begin by restoring the common households of Judah so that the glory of David's family and the leaders in Jerusalem won't overshadow the ordinary people in Judah.

8 On the Big Day, I'll look after everyone who lives in Jerusalem so that the lowliest, weakest person will be as glorious as David and the family of David itself will be godlike, like the Angel of God leading the people.

9 "On the Big Day, I'll make a clean sweep of all the godless nations that fought against Jerusalem.

10 "Next I'll deal with the family of David and those who live in Jerusalem. I'll pour a spirit of grace and prayer over them. They'll then be able to recognize me as the One they so grievously wounded—that piercing spear-thrust! And they'll weep—oh, how they'll weep! Deep mourning as of a parent grieving the loss of the firstborn child.

11 The lamentation in Jerusalem that day will be massive, as famous as the lamentation over Hadad-Rimmon on the fields of Megiddo:

12 Everyone will weep and grieve, the land and everyone in it: The family of David off by itself and their women off by themselves; The family of Nathan off by itself and their women off by themselves;

13 The family of Levi off by itself and their women off by themselves; The family of Shimei off by itself and their women off by themselves;

14 And all the rest of the families off by themselves and their women off by themselves.
Zech 12:1-14 (MSG)

Let’s go through the whole chapter making brief comments,

Zechariah 12:1 (Message Version)
1 War Bulletin: God's Message concerning Israel, God's Decree—the very God who threw the skies into space, set earth on a firm foundation, and breathed his own life into men and women:
2 "Watch for this: I'm about to turn Jerusalem into a cup of strong drink that will have the people who have set siege to Judah and Jerusalem staggering in a drunken stupor.

Zechariah predicts that in the last days a devastating attack will be launched on Israel by all her surrounding neighbours. The brazen attack will actually be a declaration of war upon Jehovah, the God of the Bible (Psalm 83:2). In response God will give an intoxicating drink to Israel’s enemies causing them to stagger and reel like drunken men acting irrationally and crazily. This will be a cup of judgment from the LORD who is the Holy One of Israel.


3 "On the Big Day, I'll turn Jerusalem into a huge stone blocking the way for everyone. All who try to lift it will rupture themselves. All the pagan nations will come together and try to get rid of it.

God will make Jerusalem like an immovable rock. Those who strive to change its status will only succeed in rupturing themselves. Their ranks will be torn apart. In their confusion they will begin to destroy each other.

4 "On the Big Day"—this is God speaking—"I'll throw all the war horses into a crazed panic, and their riders along with them. But I'll keep my eye on Judah, watching out for her at the same time that I make the enemy horses go blind.

Israel’s enemies and their weapons will lose all sense of direction. They will cease to function intelligently.

5 The families of Judah will then realize, 'Why, our leaders are strong and able through God-of-the-Angel-Armies, their personal God.'


The Israeli government and leaders and the general population of Israel will transfer their confidence and trust from the IDF to Yaweh Sabaoth, the Lord of heaven’s armies. This will happen because the attack will appear to be too powerful for the defense force to handle and the whole nation will turn directly to the living God.

6 "On the Big Day, I'll turn the families of Judah into something like a burning match in a tinder-dry forest, like a fiercely flaming torch in a barn full of hay. They'll burn up everything and everyone in sight—people to the right, people to the left—while Jerusalem fills up with people moving in and making themselves at home—home again in Jerusalem.

Infused by the power of God the defense forces will become like a blazing fire destroying everything before it (Psalm 83:14)

7 "I, God, will begin by restoring the common households of Judah so that the glory of David's family and the leaders in Jerusalem won't overshadow the ordinary people in Judah.

8 On the Big Day, I'll look after everyone who lives in Jerusalem so that the lowliest, weakest person will be as glorious as David and the family of David itself will be godlike, like the Angel of God leading the people.

Jehovah Himself will defend Jerusalem. Even the most feeble members of the nation will become like King David, the warrior king of Israel. (Hebrew for feeble, kashal, likely to stumble and fall due to weakness in the legs. Typical of tiny tots or elderly people).

9 "On the Big Day, I'll make a clean sweep of all the godless nations that fought against Jerusalem.

10 "Next I'll deal with the family of David and those who live in Jerusalem. I'll pour a spirit of grace and prayer over them. They'll then be able to recognize me as the One they so grievously wounded—that piercing spear-thrust! And they'll weep—oh, how they'll weep! Deep mourning as of a parent grieving the loss of the firstborn child.

Zechariah 12:9 At that time I will destroy1 every nation that tries to attack Jerusalem.
Zechariah 12:10 "I will fill the descendants of David2 and the other people of Jerusalem3 with the spirit4 of mercy5 and the spirit of prayer6. They will look7 at the one whom they stabbed to death, and they will mourn8 for him like those who mourn for an only child. They will mourn bitterly9, like those who have lost their first-born son10.

The earlier verses of this profound chapter (vs 1-8) describe an End Time attack on Israel by all her surrounding neighbors. I believe these enemies to be the same ones that Asapah describes in

Psalms 83:4-8
4 "Come," they say, "let us wipe out Israel as a nation. We will destroy the very memory of its existence."
5 This was their unanimous decision. They signed a treaty as allies against you —
6 these Edomites and Ishmaelites, Moabites and Hagrites,
7 Gebalites, Ammonites, and Amalekites, and people from Philistia and Tyre.
8 Assyria has joined them, too, and is allied with the descendants of Lot. NLT

Each of these ancient and historic foes of Israel have their modern counterparts today surrounding the borders of modern Israel. They have all formed an alliance the chief aim of which is the conquest of Israel and the annihilation of the Jewish state which they intend to replace with an Islamic shariah based government.

I further believe that this attack and its amazing consequence is about to happen very soon.

This war is now inevitable. It also appears to be very imminent. It was predicted in Islamic prophecy and many Muslims believe absolutely that it will happen soon. They are currently and fanatically preparing for it. The plans are in place. Iran is boldly and arrogantly proclaiming its intentions to the whole world. They and their minions are absolutely determined to launch a massive attack on Israel. They are absolutely determined to let nothing deter them. However when their efforts fail there will be tremendous “loss of face” and shock among them.

The question is what will be the response of God, who calls Himself “The Holy One of Israel” and also “The Lord (Commander) of Heaven’s Armies”? It seems obvious that verses 9-11 provide a succinct prophetic account of what His response will be. ONE THING IS ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN. GOD WILL NEVER ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN. All His prophetic predictions and plans would become null and void if Israel was destroyed. The very many wonderful promises that God has made to Israel will not be worth the paper on which they are written. Israel will be defended, delivered and exalted. Let’s analyze these verses together.

1. V. 9. God declares that His specific intention is to destroy* Israel’s enemies (Hebrew shamad*, to desolate, overthrow, bring to nought, pluck down, cause to perish) How much clearer could God’s intention be stated?

2. V.10 House of David. All the descendants of David whose lineage descends from Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. (Romans 11:25-27 All Israel will be saved).

3. V. 10. The inhabitants of Jerusalem which today comprises of Jews, Christians and Muslims.

4. V. 10 . The Spirit (Hebrew, ruach) The definite participle THE SPIRIT refers to the Holy Spirit who is God.

5. V.10. Grace or mercy (Hebrew: chen H2603 Graciousness, kindness and unmerited favor). God will not perform these acts because Israel is necessarily worthy of them but because of His unfailing grace towards them. (Isaiah 31:35-37)

6. V.10. They shall look (Hebrew: nabat H5027 to look intently upon, to behold, to carefully consider with deep respect, to regard with pleasure and favor).

7. V.10. Supplications (Hebrew: tachanun – tachanunah H8469, with much {many} entreaties).

8. V.11. Mourning (Hebrew: saphad H5594, to tear out one’s hair, to beat the chest, to lament in grief).

9. V.11. Bitterness (Hebrew: marar H4843, to grieve bitterly).

10. V.11. Firstborn son (Hebrew: b kor H1060, A firstborn, eldest son).

(All translations from Strong’s Analytical Concordance)

It is very sad to see what most commentators derive from these verses. Very few, if any seem to draw the very obvious conclusion. My brief and simple interpretation is as follows.

  1. Israel’s nearest neighbors, with both direct and tacit support, will launch a powerful attack on Israel with the intention to totally annihilate the Jewish State.
  2. It would appear in the natural that they have the power and ability to accomplish this aim.
  3. Israel will be delivered only by the direct intervention of Jehovah and the “Angel of the Lord” who goes before the Israeli defense force.
  4. God has determined to completely destroy these enemies and smash their evil intentions.
  5. After this predicted victory Jehovah will pour out His Spirit (Ruach Ha Kodesh) on the descendants of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
  6. This outpouring will be accomplished with by God’s grace, causing deep prayers to pour forth from the people of Israel.
  7. They will recognize and identify the deliverer as their long awaited Messiah, the One who was previously pierced.
  8. The whole nation will mourn for Him in a manner not seen since the death of King Josiah. (2 Chronicles 35:20-27).
  9. They will mourn as one would for a first born son who has died.
  10. Zechariah 13:1"On that day a fountain will be opened for the dynasty of David and for the people of Jerusalem, a fountain to cleanse them from all their sins and defilement.
  11. The whole nation of Israel will have a renewed perception of their Messiah.
  12. They will be sealed with God’s protection and will powerfully proclaim the Messiah to a troubled and distressed world. (Revelation 7:1-8).

I would be genuinely interested to hear any (and every) alternative interpretation to these verses.

Please do write me at israelspropheticfuture.org

I will be sincerely grateful to receive your comments whether pro or con. Gerald Rowlands

Monday, April 18, 2011

AN IMMINENT WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The Bible is more up to date than tomorrow’s Newspaper. It is a book of history which is also the most accurate and reliable book of prophecy, predicting all the events that will happen at the end of this turbulent age in which we live. A dramatic event will soon happen in the Middle East that will transform the nation of Israel and subsequently impact every nation on earth. This pamphlet contains details of this event that have seldom been recognized even by ardent students of the Bible. It certainly deserves your thoughtful consideration. It may change your life and destiny forever!

A war against Israel is certainly inevitable in the very near future. All the indications of this are presently extremely evident. The stage has been carefully set by Iran using several terrorist agencies in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt. This war has also been graphically predicted in the Bible. The enemy armies are sitting on Israel’s borders awaiting the strategic moment to strike. This war will be intended to annihilate the Jewish nation but will have several unforeseen results that will explode upon the world.

It will be followed by a visitation and revelation of Messiah to Israel. These results will begin in Israel and Jerusalem but the impact will ultimately be felt all around the world.

In our present troubled world three things are currently imminent and inevitable. The first is a vicious attack on Israel by all her surrounding neighbours with the aim of totally destroying the Jewish State. The second thing is a miraculous, supernatural intervention by Almighty God to save, deliver and preserve Israel and her population. The third thing will be the visitation and revelation of the Jewish Messiah who will have led Israel to this amazing victory (Zechariah 12:10).

The first of these critical events, the attack upon Israel, will be made by mortal men under the banner of a false god. As such it will be flawed and unsuccessful. The response to the attack will be made by the true God who has declared Himself to be the saviour, deliverer and King of Israel. In the wake of this amazing victory Israel will recognize the identity of their deliverer and the whole nation will humbly acknowledge Him as their long awaited Messiah.

For some years now Israel has been living under the serious threat and threshold of a possible nuclear war. The threats have been consistently made by the President of Iran and the religious Mullahs who support him. President Ahmadinejad is obviously a mentally deranged psychopathic tyrant, capable of anything who is certainly a dangerous person whose threats need to be seriously considered. He is an Haman/Hitler tyrant who must certainly never be underestimated. He is spending billions of dollars of his nation’s budget to produce weapons of mass destruction that include nuclear warheads. He has also been supplied with hitech missiles capable of reaching targets hundreds of miles away bearing highly destructive warheads.

Ahmadinejad has already launched the early stages of this war under the auspices of his minions in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and Egypt. Thousands of highly trained terrorist - fanatically minded men and women have dedicated their lives to the cause of destroying Israel. They have already launched several efforts to attack, invade and destroy the structure of the Jewish State but each attack so far has been defeated. Nevertheless they continue to persuade themselves that their task is not an impossible one. They are constantly planning further more effective attacks and have surreptitiously gained the support of numerous nations and organizations.

The world in general and the church in particular needs to wake up and realize that these threats are more than empty threats. They are explicit, intentional and extremely serious. Not only is Israel under intimidation, the entire world will suffer fearful repercussions from such a war.

The Bible Clearly Predicts These Events

Few people have recognized it. Even fewer are evidently truly convinced that it will happen any time soon. Even though the Bible foretells it and the present world situation confirms it, most people thrust their heads into the proverbial sand and try to ignore the possibility. Secularists of all shades have tried to prove that the Bible is outmoded, unreliable and inaccurate. But they will soon see that Bible prophecy concerning the days in which we now live is meticulously accurate and in considerable detail. Hundreds of prophecies that occur in the Bible have already been fulfilled with amazing accuracy. These were mainly concerning the first coming of Christ to this earth. However there are yet many predictions still to be fulfilled concerning the End Times of this age. Some of those prophecies refer to a war that will be launched upon Israel by her closest neighbours backed by several other nations. We will look into some of these prophecies in Psalm 83, Joel 3, Zechariah 12 and elsewhere. Not only does the Bible predict an amazing, startling, supernatural victory for Israel. It also predicts the greatest event that has happened to Israel since the exodus from Egypt. It will be the spiritual re-birth and transformation of Israel as a precursor to a worldwide harvest from all nations into the Kingdom of God.

A Modern Day Haman/Hitler Has Arisen

The Book of Esther is coming to life again. And God is calling out to those who “have come to the Kingdom for such a time as this” to be watchmen on behalf of Jerusalem. This great drama was played out on the stage of Persia (modern Iran) when a psychopathic maniac determined to completely annihilate all Jews throughout a vast kingdom. The thrilling story of how God intervened and saved the Jews through the intervention of a young unknown Jewish girl is still celebrated to this day among Jews. How ironic that another madman has taken the centre stage in Iran and declared to all the world his intention to annihilate the Jewish State and restore their land to Islamic rule.

Bible believers who recognize that Bible prophecy is accurate to the finest detail may understand that history often repeats itself and that this will be the case with Iran. Firstly because a new potential destroyer has arisen breathing fearsome threats against Jews. Secondly because Jehovah God will once again outwit the destroyer and obliterate him. Israel is about to be dramatically rescued once again and the ultimate result will be even more sensational than was their deliverance and exodus from Egypt.

Iran Is Frantically Stockpiling Nuclear Weapons And Missiles

Working in and with Syria, Lebanon, Russia, North Korea and China, Iran has been working for several years now on a plan to wipe out the Jewish presence in “Palestine.” Not only has Ahmadinejad made verbal threats of annihilation he has also made many concrete steps towards his objective by creating a nuclear arsenal at tremendous expense. Not even a madman would expend so much money, time and effort into the project he had no intention of fulfilling. The scenario is so much like what happened in Germany in the 1930’s. Initially at that time the world did not take Hitler seriously. Although he had laboriously made his plans widely known to all and sundry, no one took him seriously until he had invaded and devastated several European nations. By the time the world awoke to the dreadful reality that Hitler really mean to carry out his plans it was too late to save millions from tragedy and genocide.

Islamic Resolve And Determination

The agents of Islam have a maniacal and fanatical dedication that defies the understanding of the non Muslim world. The perpetrators of international terrorism are filled with a dark obsession with death. Christians may talk, preach and sing about the impending Kingdom of God but their dedication to its reality pales desperately compared to the dedication of Islamic disciples. When most Christian speak of dying with Christ they usually have a sentimental, idealistic euphoria with purely spiritual application. In complete contrast when Muslims volunteer for martyrdom they have a very real purpose in mind such as strapping a bomb around their waist and blowing a group of innocent people into eternity. The Islamic vision of world domination is not a fairy story. They fully intend to literally gain ascendancy over all humanity and many of them are prepared to enthusiastically lay down their lives to attain it.

The Predicted Result Of The War

The war that will soon be launched by Israel’s nearest neighbours will produce an amazing, supernatural victory for Israel. The Israeli Defence Force that has already gained an awesome respect through the victories they have won against overwhelming odds, will gain a victory that will eclipse all previous victories. This time it will not be Israel’s military skills and strategies that will win the day. It will become recognized by every nation on earth that this victory has been procured with direct divine aid. The world will be staggered and stand amazed in awe and wonder before the unusual event in Israel.

The Messianic Unveiling

Isaiah prophesied that Jehovah’s servant (the Messiah) would bring Jacob back to Him and gather Israel to Him. He further declared that this task alone was too small for Messiah and that He would also be a light to the Gentiles to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.

Isaiah 49:5-6

5 "And now the LORD says, Who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, To bring Jacob back to Him, So that Israel is gathered to Him (For I shall be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, And My God shall be My strength),

6 Indeed He says, 'It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob, And to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth.'" NKJV

Immediately after the victory has been won the world will then witness a tremendous spiritual phenomena when Israel’s deliver will reveal His true identity as the long promised Messiah.

Israel will become a Messianic Nation when Jehovah pours upon her the anointing of the Holy Spirit and reveals His Messiah. A great army of reapers from the ranks of the house of David will combine with a multitude of Gentile believers to be the “One New Man” and gather in the greatest harvest of all from a world that is experiencing great tribulation. Not only will the awe and reverence of God be upon the nations. The knowledge of the Lord Jehovah will also cover the earth as the waters cover the sea (Isaiah 11:9).

To condense and abbreviate what is going to happen soon in the Middle East let us look at what the Bible, the only truly reliable predictor of the future says:

1. A vicious attack, will be soon be launched by all Israel’s Muslim neighbours

Psalms 83:2-8

2 Don't you hear the tumult of your enemies? Don't you see what your arrogant enemies are doing?

3 They devise crafty schemes against your people, laying plans against your precious ones.

4 "Come," they say, "let us wipe out Israel as a nation. We will destroy the very memory of its existence."

5 This was their unanimous decision. They signed a treaty as allies against you —

6 these Edomites and Ishmaelites, Moabites and Hagrites,

7 Gebalites, Ammonites, and Amalekites, and people from Philistia and Tyre.

8 Assyria has joined them, too, and is allied with the descendants of Lot. NLT

2. Jehovah God will completely destroy the enemy armies that lead the attack blowing them way like chaff before the wind

Psalms 83:13-18

13 O my God, blow them away like whirling dust, like chaff before the wind!

14 As a fire roars through a forest and as a flame sets mountains ablaze,

15 chase them with your fierce storms; terrify them with your tempests.

16 Utterly disgrace them until they submit to your name, O LORD.

17 Let them be ashamed and terrified forever. Make them failures in everything they do,

18 until they learn that you alone are called the LORD, that you alone are the Most High, supreme over all the earth. NLT

Zechariah 12:5-6

5 And the governors (Hebrew -Alluphim i.e. generals) of Judah shall say in their heart, 'The inhabitants of Jerusalem are my strength in the LORD of hosts, their God.'

6 In that day I will make the governors of Judah like a firepan in the woodpile, and like a fiery torch in the sheaves; they shall devour all the surrounding peoples on the right hand and on the left, but Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place — Jerusalem. NKJV

Zechariah 12:8-9

8 On that day the LORD will defend the people of Jerusalem; the weakest among them will be as mighty as King David! And the royal descendants will be like God, like the angel of the LORD who goes before them!

9 For my plan is to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. NLT

3. God will pour out His Holy Spirit on Israel imparting grace and prayers of national repentance to the citizens.

Zechariah 12:10-14

"And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn.

11 In that day there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem, like the mourning at Hadad Rimmon in the plain of Megiddo.

12 And the land shall mourn, every family by itself: the family of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves;

13 the family of the house of Levi by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of Shimei by itself, and their wives by themselves;

14 all the families that remain, every family by itself, and their wives by themselves. NKJV

Every person in Israel must immediately prepare themselves for the following events in the very near future

1. A vicious war will be launched against Israel by all near neighbours

2. A miraculous, supernatural intervention and deliverance will be achieved by God.

3. A revelation will occur concerning the “Angel of the Lord” Messiah.

4. A national recognition of the true Messiah will happen. (Zechariah 12:10)

5. A time of peace and prosperity for Israel will follow. Isaiah 60:1-3

1"Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all the nations to see! For the glory of the LORD is shining upon you.

2 Darkness as black as night will cover all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the LORD will shine over you.

3 All nations will come to your light. Mighty kings will come to see your radiance. NLT

6. A glorious time of national rejoicing will occur. Zephaniah 3:14-17

14 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem!

15 For the LORD will remove his hand of judgment and will disperse the armies of your enemy. And the LORD himself, the King of Israel, will live among you! At last your troubles will be over, and you will fear disaster no more.

16 On that day the announcement to Jerusalem will be, "Cheer up, Zion! Don't be afraid!

17 For the LORD your God has arrived to live among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will rejoice over you with great gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will exult over you by singing a happy song." NLT

7. A new, Messianic nation will emerge proclaiming salvation to all nations.

8. The appearance of the ONE NEW MAN who is both Jew and Gentile will eventuate.

Every person on earth should urgently prepare themselves for this imminent and inevitable event that will ultimately impact all the nations on earth. We must earnestly anticipate the event by calling on God for His mercy and grace to grant us salvation.

Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. NLT

God is about to intervene directly in human affairs. He will judge all nations according to their attitude towards Israel. He will also save all whose hearts are surrendered to Him.

Psalms 79:6-7

6 Pour out your wrath on the nations that refuse to recognize you — on kingdoms that do not call upon your name.

7 For they have devoured your people Israel, making the land a desolate wilderness. NLT

Gerald Rowlands

www.israelspropheticfuture.org