“The world is on fire!”
That is the sentiment of many people in the news media. Ever since October 7, 2023 there has been a major war in the Middle East and we still have a war going on in Europe and a very massive threat of war in the China Sea and also in the Red Sea and a devastating invasion here in our own country. “And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled, FOR ALL THESE THINGS MUST COME TO PASS, BUT THE END IS NOT YET.” (Matt.24:6) GOD’S people should not be troubled by the events taking place all around the world. Wars, rumors of wars, earthquakes, storms, floods, sink holes, land slides, mass shootings, looting, devastation everywhere. “Therefore rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell in them, {in the presence of GOD}. Woe to the earth and sea, because the devil has come down to you in great wrath, KNOWING HE HAS ONLY A SHORT TIME {REMAINING}.” (Rev.12:12 Amplified Bible) Notice GOD begins by assuring the angels in heaven that they should rejoice because their number one agitator is not up there anymore, but is down on the earth leading all the forces he has against the people on the earth. Notice that also in Revelation chapter 12 that we are told “The Accuser” (Satan) is cast down. (Rev.12:10-12) According to the WORD of GOD every time GOD calls HIS angels together the Devil shows up too. “One day the sons of GOD (the angels) came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also with them. ‘Where have you come from?’ said the LORD to Satan.’From roaming through the EARTH,’ he replied, ‘and walking back and forth in it.” (Job 1:6-7 Berean Standard Bible) We find this repeated again in Job 2:1-10, so we see every time GOD calls the angels Lucifer shows up because he was a created angel too. JESUS also gives us a Parable of him showing up at the Wedding of the LAMB and HIS church, without a proper wedding garment, but he gets in. (Matt.22:1-14) Notice JESUS put this parable in “human form” for HE calls this intruder “a man.” If this intruder can transform himself into an angel of light surely he can transform himself into a man. (II Cor.11:14) He was also the “Anointed Cherub” and he was also in the Garden and used the Serpent as his tool. (Ezk.28:13-14) He was “Perfect in the day he was created, until iniquity was found in him.” (Ezk.28:15)
The present day war in the Middle East was instigated on October 7, 2023. The very last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, the eighth day. The Feast of Tabernacles is designed to be only seven days long, but the Rabbis began teaching that GOD had instructed the early Priests to have a closing ceremony on the day following the Seventh Day (Hoshana Raba). The eighth day was called “Shemini Atzeret” and also connected is “Simchat Torah.” Shemini Atzeret is also called “The Eighth Day of Assembly.” No work is allowed and not even a light switch may be used. The many rules for this day explains why Israel was caught off guard when the attack came. This is the day when Israel prays for enough rain to sustain them and their animals and crops. Israel has always been mindful of the “moon god worshipers” religious holiday of Ramadan, but the “moon god worshipers” have been notorious for striking Israel on one or other of their Holy Days, such as “Yom Kippur.” This recent attack came 75 years after Israel became a recognized nation among the nations of the world after almost 2000 years. It is now time for Israel to move from being just a secular nation and blending in among the nations to becoming a “Religious Nation.” Abraham was called out of his secular world when he was 75, to allow GOD to direct him to a land where he would make him a “ Religious Nation” to bring in Salvation to the world. JESUS told the “woman at the well” “Ye worship ye know not what; we know what we worship; FOR SALVATION IS OF THE JEWS.” (John 4:22) Paul also said, “For I am NOT ashamed of the Gospel of CHRIST, for it is the POWER of GOD unto SALVATION, TO THE JEW FIRST AND ALSO TO THE GREEK (GENTILES).” (Rom.1:16)
In Israel for the past 75 years has been two different factions: (1) Zionists they are for the state of Israel as a secular nation for most of them are not overly religious. (2) Judaism and they are for the strict religious observances and following the “Letter of the Law of Moses” and they are less interested in politics. However, both factions do have a love for their land and are proud to be descendants of Abraham. Judaism teaches that when “MESSIAH” comes HE will establish them for eternity as the supreme nation, while Zionists believe they can establish an eternal state politically. The Prophet Isaiah set both together for the last days:
For unto us a CHILD is born, unto us a SON is given and the government hall be upon HIS shoulders, AND HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL, COUNSELLOR, THE MIGHTY GOD, THE EVERLASTING FATHER, THE PRINCE OF PEACE. OF THE INCREASE OF HIS GOVERNMENT AND PEACE THERE SHALL BE NO END, upon the THRONE of DAVID and upon his Kingdom, to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice FROM HENCEFORTH EVEN FOREVER. THE ZEAL OF THE LORD OF HOSTS WILL PERFORM THIS.” (Isa.9:6-7)
According to all the prophecies contained in the Torah and Tanach and our present day Bible, along with many extra curricular books Israel will become the religious capital of the world.”Now it shall come to pass IN THE LATTER DAYS that the mountain of the LORD’S HOUSE shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills, AND ALL NATIONS SHALL FLOW TO IT.” (Isa.2:2 New King James Version) Now listen to this prophecy from Zechariah and notice what feast the whole world will keep: “And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem SHALL EVEN GO UP FROM YEAR TO YEAR TO WORSHIP THE KING, THE LORD OF HOSTS, AND TO KEEP THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES.” (Zech.14:16) To me that doesn’t sound like GOD is saying the world will keep Islam or any other religion except the SALVATION of the Jews. We can do as Mohammad did some 600 years after CHRIST and rewrite the scriptures to fit our program and many have done that. They have put in their personal ideas and thoughts as coming from GOD to make themselves appear in a “good light.” It doesn’t matter how deceptive their words are as long as they get the credit as being a “prophet of god” maybe some god , but not the GOD.
Israel is coming out of its “Stage One Place Holder Status” as a secular nation. This stage it has been in since 1948 has provided some very important functions for it has given Jews from around the world a safe haven from persecution and pogroms (written statutes) they have endured for centuries. Let us see what the Bible has to say:
“And HE said unto me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” So I answered, ‘O LORD GODTHOU KNOWEST!’ “Again HE said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them,O ye dry bones hear the WORD of the LORD. Thus saith the LORD GOD unto these bones, Behold I will cause breath to enter into you and ye shall live. And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you and ye shall live, and ye shall know that I AM THE LORD.’ So I prophesied as I was commanded, and as I prophesied, there was a noise and a shaking and the bones came together, bone to his bone. And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came upon them, and the skin covered them above [outside their frame] BUT THERE WAS NO BREATH IN THEM.” (Ezk.37:3-8)
Then in verse 9 GOD commands Ezekiel to prophesy to the wind and that is when breath enters their bodies and they stood up on their feet, an exceeding great army. Then in verse 11 GOD tells us who these people are for HE says they are the “WHOLE HOUSE OF ISRAEL” not the divided house all the way back to right after the reign of King Solomon. The Jewish people had to return to the land before any of the last day prophecies could be fulfilled. Israel has returned and the land has responded with untold greenery, flowers, food production and at the same time Israel has risen to the fifth most powerful nation on earth in just 75 years. They also put their roots down so they cannot be removed so easily from the land. Ever since they have been a nation many surrounding nations have tried to drive into the sea and many other nations, including the USA have tried to decide what is best for the nation of Israel and one of the main things has been dividing it into a “Two State” blood bath. Ishmael will never be tamed: “He will be a wild donkey of a man, his hand against everyone and everyone’s hand against him, AND HE WILL LIVE IN HOSTILITY TOWARD ALL HIS BROTHERS.” (Gen.16:12 New International Version)
ISRAEL IS NOW POISED TO MOVE TO THEIR SECOND STAGE AS A BIBLICAL NATION ONCE AGAIN AS THE WAY THEY STARTED OUT.
Listen to what GOD says about Israel when HE brought them out of Egypt. “Now therefore, if ye will obey MY VOICE indeed and keep MY COVENANT, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto ME above ALL people, FOR THE EARTH IS MINE.” (Ex.19:5) Ezekiel chapter 37 goes on to tell us what is going to happen to them and GOD says HIS SPIRIT (RUACH) will be inside them. (Ezk.37:9-14) ISRAEL IS NOW HAVING BIRTH PANGS. Yes, they are alive and thousands are going there daily and many have gone since this war began to protect their inheritance. They are an exceeding great army standing on their feet, but they still need the “SPIRIT OF GOD INSIDE THEM” so they can become a Biblical nation again.
“Shall the earth be made to give birth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once? FOR AS SOON AS ZION WAS IN LABOR SHE GAVE BIRTH TO HER CHILDREN. Shall I bring to the time of birth and not cause delivery?’ says the LORD.” (Isa.66:7-9 New King James Version) Something is very strange here for a woman gives birth to a SON, but it is after the birth that she experiences pain. There is some very deep mysteries in these prophesies. Isaiah is describing the birth a nation called Zion, but the birth is not like a normal one. The child is born under extreme duress. That is exactly what happened for when Israel declared Independence they were immediately attacked by Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt and Saudi Arabia sent troops to fight under the Egyptian flag. Israel barely had a formed government and no standing army, but they won anyway. Over the years there have been multiple attacks on them. Almost every nation on this earth wants to dictate to Israel what they should do with their land. If all those other “moon god worshipers” wants the “non-existent” people calling themselves Palestinians to have a homeland then why don’t these “moon god worshipers” get together and divide up their lands for these outlaws, murderers, thieves, and liars?
“And GOD said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. AND LET THEM BE FOR SIGNS AND FOR SEASONS, AND FOR DAYS AND YEARS, and let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.’ AND IT WAS SO.” (Gen.1:14-19 The English Standard Version) GOD even told Abraham to look up at the stars to see if he could even count them. “And HE brought him forth abroad (outside) and said, ‘Look now toward heaven and tell (count) the stars, if thou be able to number them; AND HE SAID UNTO HIM, SO SHALL THY SEED BE.” (Gen.15:5) GOD even calls all the stars by their name. (Ps.147:4-5) The stars tell all “HIS Story’ (history). “And there appeared a great wonder in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars. AND SHE BEING WITH CHILD CRIED, TRAVAILING IN BIRTH, AND PAINED TO BE DELIVERED.” (Rev.12:1-2) She gives birth to a MAN CHILD WHO will rule the world with a rod of iron. However her CHILD is caught up into heaven and she flees into the wilderness where GOD has prepared her a place. (Rev.12:5-7) This all happens in a time known as “THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE.” (Jer.30:6-7)
NOW WE HAVE COME TO THE TIME WE MAY CALL THE SIGNS OF A NATION IN TRANSITION FOR THE GOVERNORS OF JUDAH RISE UP.
“And the GOVERNORS of Judah shall say in their heart, ‘The inhabitants of Jerusalem shall be my strength in the LORD OF HOSTS THEIR GOD. IN THAT DAY WILL I MAKE THE GOVRNORS OF JUDAH LIKE N HEARTH OF FIRE AMONG THE WOOD, AND LIKE A TORCH OF FIRE IN A SHEAF, AND THEY SHALL DEVOUR ALL THE PEOPLE ROUND ABOUT, ON THE RIGHT HAND AND ON THE LEFT, AND JERUSALEM SHALL BE INHABITATED AGAIN IN HER OWN PLACE, EVEN IN JERUSALEM.” (Zech.12:5-6) That is such an amazing prophecy that in this day and time it is unmistakable exactly whom the Prophet is speaking of. Notice the people whom they devour are located on their right hand and on their left. You do not have to be a “Rocket Scientist” to understand that. He is speaking of Gaza and the West Bank. He also says that Jerusalem shall still be right in between in her own place. Since that fateful day of October 7th there has been a very dramatic shift from those moderates who wanted “to live and let live” for now they see there is no appeasing these cut throat” descendants of Esau and Ishmael for they don’t just want land and the city of Jerusalem they want all of Israel dead. They have many cohorts across the world too calling “From the River to the Sea.” Pro-Hamas supporters across the world in almost every major city are in the streets protesting Israel. Over 99% of them do not even know the word “Hamas” actually means “Violence”.
“For the violence [Hamas] done to thy brother Jacob [Israel] shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off forever. In the day thou stoodest on the other side [of the River Jordan] in the day that strangers carried away his substance and foreigners entered into his gates and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. But look NOT thou on the day of thy brother in the day of his disaster, and rejoice NOT over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction, neither speak proudly in the day of distress. Enter NOT into the gate of MY people in the day of their calamity, yea, look NOT thou on their affliction in the day of their calamity, NEITHER LAY YE (HANDS) ON THEIR SUBSTANCE IN THE DAY OF THEIR CALAMITY. And stand thou NOT in the cross way to cut off those of his that escape and deliver NOT up those of his that remain in the day of distress. FOR THE DAY OF JEHOVAH IS NEAR UPON ALL THE NATIONS, AS THOU HAST DONE, IT SHALL BE DONE UTO THEE; THY DEALING SHALL RETURN UPON THINE OWN HEAD.” (Obadiah 1:10-15 American Standard Version)
That is GOD’S judgment upon those nations that are bordering on Israel. Now let us see what else GOD says, “But upon Mount Zion (Israel and Jerusalem in particular) there shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; THE HOUSE OF JACOB SHALL BE A FIRE AND THE HOUSE OF JOSEPH A FLAME, BUT THE HOUSE OF ESAU SHALL BE SUBBLE; THEY SHALL KINDLE THEM AND DEVOUR THEM AND NO SURVIVOR SHALL REMAIN OF THE HOUSE OF ESAU, FOR THE LORD HAS SPOKEN.” (Obadiah 1:17-18 KJV)
GOD is making Jacob (Modern day Israel for GOD changed Jacob’s name to Israel. Genesis 32:28) like a “fire pan” as they continue to march across what was essentially their own land given to them by GOD (Gen.15:18). Notice also that GOD promised something that was so far fetched that it could not ever have happened until now. “The House of Joseph would be a flame ..” In other words would be adding to the fire of Jacob. Here is where it would take some time to really explain this but I have covered this in some other lessons before. Joseph did not inherit because he had been crowned as a Ruler in Egypt and married an Egyptian woman, but his two sons did inherit his portion. Ephraim and Manasseh became as Jacobs own sons, and in fact GOD called Ephraim HIS first born. (Jer.31:9) Ephraim became Great Britain and Manasseh became the United states. If that shocks anyone then all they need do is READ THE BOOK and do a little history study.
As Israel transitions into a “Biblical Nation” from a “Secular Nation” the words of Obadiah stand out in glaring TRUTH. Jacob is doing a good fight right now against “Hamas” and along side of them comes Great Britain and the USA (Joseph) sending to ships, rockets and supplies as they fight against Iran backed enemies and they are destroying much of the land into mere rubble.
Image Credits: My Jewish Learning.
