(A Psalm of David) I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
3 When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
6 O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.
7 But the Lord shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
11 Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
13 Have mercy upon me, O Lord; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:
14 That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.
15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
16 The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
18 For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
19 Arise, O Lord; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.
20 Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah. Psalm 9
Month: October 2023
The Land of Milk and Honey
Dr. Emir Caner was a guest speaker recently at First Baptist Atlanta. If you want to really know why the continued chaos in Israel, specifically for Jerusalem and including some very revealing insight into the religion of Islam, I highly recommend watching the sermon below. Emir was a former Muslim that accepted the call into the saving blood of Jesus. This is part one of a two-part series. Listen carefully when he mentions Damascus and if you are a student of bible prophecy, “The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.”, Isaiah 17 will suddenly make more sense. As I had mentioned in a recent post, we are witnessing the beginning stages of the fall of Islam.
The Land of Milk and Honey: Israel, Islam, and The Promises of God
Obadiah and Israel’s Expanded Borders!
I believe we are watching the beginning of the downfall of Islam. Through the various yet prophetic wars, culminating with the Gog and Magog war, Islam will cease to exist as they will not succeed in any of them. Obviously, this will not happen overnight, but I do not think this will drag out for years to come like in years past in my humble opinion. Obadiah chapter 1 is full of prophecy concerning Israel and the non-Jewish people now living in the area. I have made comments by each verse in parenthesis and blue letters. We are extremely close to fulfilling much of Obadiah 1. Verses 1 to 14 have already been fulfilled as it talks about the destruction of Edom; the Edomites or descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. Beginning in verse 15 we see the future re-claiming of land by Israel.
15 For the day of the LORD (Tribulation period) is near (Days we live in) upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head. (If you attack Israel, you will be attacked either by Israel or God’s revenge).
16 For as ye have drunk (rituals) upon my holy mountain (Jerusalem, Temple Mount), so shall all the heathen (non-Christian, non-Jewish) drink continually, yea, they shall drink, and they shall swallow down, and they shall be as though they had not been. (Fall of Islam)
17 But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob (Israel) shall possess their (heathen) possessions. (Israel re-gains more of their God given land)
18 And the house of Jacob shall be a fire (IDF), and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble (Edomites came up from Edom and populated the area in Israel/Palestine after the Jews were dispersed by Rome in 70AD), and they shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there shall not be any remaining of the house of Esau; for the LORD hath spoken it.
19 And they of the south (Negev Desert) shall possess the mount of Esau (Past event, Mount Seir in Jordan); and they of the plain, (Gaza Strip) the Philistines: and they shall possess the fields of Ephraim, and the fields of Samaria: (Past event, West Bank) and Benjamin shall possess Gilead (Northern Jordan. Future, possibly very soon) (From 1948 to 1967, the populace came to settle in the Gaza strip, West Bank, and Jordan along with the Edomites that had previously settled in 70AD).
20 And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel (The Jews that returned in 1948) shall possess that of the Canaanites (Future event, the entire coastal area from Egypt to Zarephath in Southern Lebanon), even unto Zarephath (Future event, Southern Lebanon, Phoenician city situated between Tyre and Sidon); and the captivity of Jerusalem (Jews expelled in 70AD that went to Spain), which is in Sepharad (Sephardic Jews of Spain), shall possess the cities of the south (Negev Desert, yet future event).
21 And saviours (IDF Generals) shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD’S.
Isaiah 17 Threatened!
PM Netanyahu in speech to the nation: “The enemy wanted war, and it shall receive war. Israel’s actions will resonate for generations to come“. In an Israeli warning to Hezbollah it was stated: IDF will destroy Damascus, target Syrian President Assad if Hezbollah joins war. Over 75% of Israelis living in Lebanon border areas have left their homes ahead of a potential military clash vs. Hezbollah; large deployment of IDF forces in border communities. Netanyahu, the longest serving PM of Israel is not to be challenged.
The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap. Is. 17:1
How long before we see some spillover here in the states? Iraqi Forces Issue Stark Warning: U.S. Will Become a Legitimate Target if It Intervenes in Palestine.
The United States is reportedly not yet considering an Emergency Evacuation of American Citizens in Israel despite other Countries such as Poland and Mexico already beginning to Evacuate their Citizens. So far, 11 Americans have been killed in the Hamas attacks. Why did the White House shut down at noon today of all days?
Perhaps you may remember back in May of this year that 30 tons of explosive chemical disappeared from train after departing Cheyenne.
Officials are early in their investigation but the leading theory is the disappearance resulted from a leak, and there is no indication the material was stolen.
A leak? You may also remember that this same type of chemical, ammonium nitrate fertilizer, is what blew up the Port in Beirut, Lebanon back in August of 2020. The blast was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever recorded, killing more than 200 people, wounding thousands, and devastating swathes of Beirut. So what ever happened to the 30 tons “lost” in Cheyenne, Wyoming? The latest report suggest essentially the same: “As we have previously indicated, all the available evidence suggests this was a leak that occurred over the course of transportation from origin to destination.”
Maybe that is true, but in this age of deception, we will probably never know. Finally, I will let President Trump speak to what has been on my mind for some time.
No Turning Back
As rockets and terrorist from Gaza continue to enter into Israel, over 300,000 Israelis reservist have been activated to move against Hamas and any other enemy of Israel. The Gaza strip is turning to ruins as the Israeli Air Force has bombed a total of 1,200 targets so far and turned off their water and electricity source. The IDF has announced that combat helicopters are currently striking targets in Lebanon moving the war further out.
Hamas’s attacks on Israel were planned weeks in advance with 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, according to a report in WSJ. Israel is preparing for the possible outbreak of full-scale regional war. We know Iran has been behind most of the aggression towards Israel for some time now.
PM Netanyahu has stated “We are already in the campaign, and we are just getting started. Your leadership has been very strong in these difficult days. The state will leave no stone unturned to help all of you. I ask that you stand steadfast because we are going to change the Middle East. I embrace you and the residents. We are all with you and we will defeat them forcefully“. Jerusalem will become “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem.” Zech. 12:2
So here we are folks, the beginning of the end I believe. There is much prophetic war prophecy to be fulfilled. It will certainly take time for this to play out, but the recent actions in the middle east have crossed a line. Meanwhile, back in the U.S., Pro-Hamas supporters have been rallying around the nation including in front of the White House. One rally in New York has called for Jihad. Will this escalation spill over into the U.S.? Could this be the dark days I warned about here: Watchman’s Warning
Be alert, stay watchful, and stay out of the big cities if at all possible. The current administration is not your friend and the more the Middle East spirals out of control, the chances of danger here will also increase. I am not a fear monger or sensationalist, but reality is here. Perhaps I am also to much of an optimist, for I am still hopeful for a blessing to come out of this, even if just for a short while. For Hope is all we have.
For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Romans 8:24-25
Netanyahu addresses Israel
Dear citizens of Israel, Hamas forces invaded Israeli territory this morning, on the morning of a holiday and Shabbat, and murdered innocent civilians, children and the elderly. Hamas started a cruel and evil war. We will win this war, but the price is too heavy to bear. This is a very difficult day for all of us. Hamas wants to murder us all. It is an enemy who murders children and mothers in their homes, in their beds. An enemy who kidnaps the elderly, children, girls. Murderers who slap and slaughter our citizens, our children, who all in all went out to spend the holiday. What happened today is not seen in Israel – and I will make sure that it does not happen again. The entire government stands behind this decision. The IDF will immediately use all its strength to destroy Hamas’ capabilities. We will cripple them to the point of destruction and we will take revenge with might for this black day they have brought upon the State of Israel and its citizens. As Bialik said: “Satan has not yet created blood revenge for a small child.” All the places where Hamas is organized, of this city of evil, all the places where Hamas hides, operates from – we will turn them into cities of ruins. I say to the residents of Gaza: get out of there now, because we will act everywhere and with all the strength. At this time, IDF forces are clearing the last settlements of terrorists. They are going settlement by settlement, house by house and returning control to our hands. I send a hug and condolences from the bottom of my heart, to the bereaved families whose loved ones were murdered today in cold blood and with endless cruelty. We all also pray for the peace of the wounded and all those held hostage. I say to Hamas: You are responsible for their safety. Israel will come to account with anyone who harms one hair of their head. I am turning from here to the residents of the south – we all stand by your side, we are all proud of you for standing bravely, for fighting. To our beloved IDF soldiers, policemen, security personnel – remember that you are continuing the line of heroes of the people of Israel, of Yehoshua ben Nun, Judah the Maccabee, the heroes of 588 and all Israel’s wars. You are now fighting for the home of all of us, for the future of all of us. We are all with you, we all love you, we all salute you. To the medical and rescue teams, and to the many volunteers who showed up in force today in a long series of places – the people of Israel salute you. With the power of your spirit we will overcome our enemies. I spoke a few hours ago today with President Biden and with the leaders of the countries of the world to ensure Israel’s freedom of action for the continuation of the campaign. I thank President Biden for his clear and strong words. I thank the French President, the British Prime Minister and many other leaders for your unreserved support for Israel. I am now addressing all citizens of Israel, We stand together in the battle. This war will take time. She will be hard. Challenging days are still ahead. But I can guarantee one thing: with the help of God, with the help of the joint forces of all of us, with the help of our faith in the eternity of Israel – we will win.
War! Operation Iron Swords
War in Israel. On the 22nd anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, Joe Biden gave $6 billion to Iran for exchange of 5 American hostages. Three weeks later the Iranian-Proxy Army Hamas of the Gaza Strip, launches a surprise attack against Israel. This attack also comes 50 years to the day from the Yom Kippur war of October 6, 1973. This war is not on the border, but a surprise attack inside of Israel in seven major locations. It has been learned that multiple homes not far from the Gaza Strip were taken over by the terrorist. The Palestinian workers from Gaza that entered daily into Israel were used as spies by Hamas for the invasion.
As of this writing, over 4000 rockets have been fired into Israel from Gaza, 100 Israelis murdered, 800 wounded and untold number kidnapped. PM Netanyhu has stated “The enemy will pay a price that it wasn’t even aware of”. Reserve soldiers are being called in and Israel is concerned this may only be a distraction to a larger planned attack from the north. At least 7 IDF battalions are fighting in southern Israel.
Could this be the beginning of multiple prophetic wars for Israel, ultimately leading to the Gog and Magog war? The Antichrist will confirm the covenant with many for one week Daniel 9:27. Perhaps at this point, the world is in shock of the destruction that Israel has caused to its surrounding enemies from multiple wars including the supernatural intervention from God during the Gog Magog war just before this much anticipated treaty is confirmed with Israel and the Antichrist. Then shall the world say after the treaty, “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape” 1 Th 5:3. We know that Israel causes much of this destruction from scripture. For example, Is 17 and the destruction of Damascus reads, “In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost branch, which they left because of the children of Israel: and there shall be desolation” Is. 17:9.
Remember, for the Gog and Magog war to commence, Israel must be “safe” and “without borders”. That certainly is not the case today.
And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates, Ez. 38:11
The Israeli security cabinet has approved a ground operation in Gaza in response to this attack. The border fence between Israel and Gaze was broken in multiple places, allowing the entry of terrorist. If these borders and walls are starting to come down, ironically with an act from the enemy, it may lead ultimately to Ez. 38:11. Pray for Israel.
Looking for that Blessed Hope! 