-FOCUS ON ISRAEL ~~
-Bible Prophecy Fulfilled

The list of countries described in end-time prophecies includes Russia, Iraq, Iran and Libya, to name but a few. No generation since the birth of Christ has wiwtnessed the fulfillment of so many biblical prophetic events in such a short period of time as has the present generation. And, perhaps, no Scripture depicts the present situation facing Israel as does Psalm 83: "They have said, 'Come, and let us wipe them out as a nation, that the name of Israel be remembered no more" (v.4)

These same words were spoken recently by the leadership of Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and Egypt. Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, Syria and Iran have thousands of rockets aimed at Israel right now. Some reports claim Hezbollah may have acquired chemical weapons from Syria.

A prophecy in Isaiah 17 foretells a day when the nations will rise up against Israel, inflicting much damage. Damascus will cease to exist, and its demise will come via terrorism (v.4). Gaza and Lebanon will fare no better according to Joel 3:4 "Moreover, what are you to Me, O Tyre, Sidon and all the regions of Philistia? Are you rendering Me a recompense? But if you do recompense Me, swiftly and speedily I will return your recompense on your head."

As we focus on events in the Middle Ease,we do well to recall Jesus' words: "When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near" (Luke 21:28).

-From Abiding Word Ministries/ David Barnhart.