Other countries that the Bible mentioned that are going to come up against Israel are already surfacing in the news. Libya, we start seeing in Libya, action that is resulting from the shenanigans of Russia, Iran, and Turkey in that country. Sudan, we see that both Russia and Iran and even Turkey are doing stuff there. Of course, the Abraham Accords that Trump started in 2020, they will continue and we will have even the Saudis very, very soon added to this very thing. And we’re talking about it right now. You can see that.
And why am I saying that? Because the Bible says that while Iran is going to join Russia, Turkey, Sheba, and Dedan, which is Saudi of today, will protest against it because they’re on the side of Israel. For that war to start, Israel must be safe, secure, and prosperous. And we know that it happens. That’s what Ezekiel 38 says. “Behold son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Behold I am against you.”’”
God is for Israel and God is against those who come against Israel. And He says that the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal is going to come, and Persia and Ethiopia, which is Sudan of today, and Libya will join them. Gomer and Togarmah, which is Turkey of today, and many people with you. So you can see all the countries, and I bet you will see that happening either during Trump’s administration or right after that. These are the countries that are going to rise up against Israel. These are the countries of the Ezekiel 38 war that will come.
And right after that war, following the supernatural victory of God in that war, messianic aspirations will continue to increase, which will unfortunately lead to the acceptance of a false Messiah based on the false understanding of who and what Messiah is all about. And when you don’t think the Messiah is God and that He didn't come to die for your sins, it’s very easy to choose a man promising prosperity, peace, and, above all, the temple in Jerusalem. And that is exactly what Daniel in chapter 9 says that the last seven years will bring upon Israel.
We live in a time that could best be described as a strange dichotomy. It is a perilous time and an incredible time at the same time. Much of the world strangely seems to have lost their minds. Long held truths and facts are viewed as narrow and bigoted. Yet, we are living in a moment when ancient prophecies are being fulfilled, or are lining up for fulfillment, like never before in history. This is incredible!
Twenty-five hundred years ago, a man named Daniel was told seventy seven-year periods were “determined” for his people and the holy city. Sixty-nine of those seven-year periods have come to pass, and the seventieth is on the horizon. Around that same time, the prophet Ezekiel wrote that a group of nations would invade Israel from the north and be destroyed by God.
There was no Israel to invade for nearly 2 millennia. Then, on May 14, 1948, this changed and the invasion became possible. Today, it is not just possible, it is probable that it will happen soon. The fact is, if God said it would happen in His word, it will happen just as the Bible says, even if it takes thousands of years to be fulfilled.
Ezekiel also mentioned that nations will protest this invasion. Just as the invading forces – Russia, Turkey, Iran, Sudan and Libya – are in coalition together, so too the protesting nations – Saudi Arabia and the Arab gulf states – have been developing diplomatic ties with Israel. Incredible!
We live in perilous, yet incredible, times. Never has a generation had more reason to trust the Bible than the one we are living in now. Yet, many today deny the Bible’s authenticity and divine inspiration in spite of prophecies being fulfilled or preparing for fulfillment right before our eyes.
1 Thessalonians 5:2-6
For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.
While the day and hour of our departure to meet the Lord in the air is unknowable, the season during which it will happen is not. It will be as it was in Noah’s day, and those who are sons of the light will not be taken by surprise. Instead, we will be living in expectation of the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ! (Titus 2:13)
This is not the time for Christians to sit and wait. This is a time to go and preach the gospel to every creature, for Jesus is coming for us soon!
Even so, come quickly Lord Jesus