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February 2, 2007

Iranian Weapons Experts Arrested in Gaza, Ceasefire in Tatters

Report: US May Back 40,000-Man Fatah Army

Feds Issue Guidelines in Case of Flu Pandemic; measures would hugely disrupt public life...

Rice: Peace efforts must go on despite Palestinian infighting

World won't back down from conditions for Hamas gov't

Tony Blair battles for political survival

U.S., Russia clash over Syria in Mideast

Iran allows UN cameras in nuke facility

Egyptian MPs want nuclear bomb

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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has made it clear that both the Israelis and Palestinians need to do more to make peace possible.  Today, the Quartet met in Washington despite the recent flare-up in Gaza.

"We have had very fruitful discussions about our desire to see an acceleration of progress toward the establishment of a Palestinian state in accordance with the roadmap."  http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2007/feb/79947.htm

According to a study, widespread fear over the “world in a perpetual state of war” is not true.  Of course we know that the Bible is clear that in the last days there would be wars and rumors of wars, but that would not be a sign of the end (Matthew 24:6).  It has however served as a catalyst (along with the natural disasters) to bring people to the Lord.  Many are concerned about the future of this world like no other time in recent memory.  Is it just a time of trouble that will pass?  I wouldn't count it!  In the end the experts will be wrong.

There's one thing many have overlooked regarding the mood of the time before the end...it will be like any other time.  Yes, this time period will be perilous and the church will be much like the world...seeking pleasure more than God (II Timothy 3:1-7), but there will be a sense of normality.  Matthew 24:37-39 says, "But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.  For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be."

So whether you believe the Day of the Lord starts at the beginning or midway through the tribulation period the Bible is clear that most will be leading a normal carefree lifestyle of partying and pleasure up until the end.  I say this because many today are worried that we are headed for both natural and economic disaster before the tribulation period begins.  Personally, I don't see a major economic downturn coming.  It is possible that things could get worse in the short run, but when the antichrist comes on the scene he will bring about a worldwide economic revival.  Then sudden destruction will come.

What We Should Expect In Bible Prophecy From This Day Forward

You can expect earthquakes and natural disasters to continue to increase with varying death tolls. 

The E.U. has all but fallen off the prophetic map since the collapse of their constitution efforts but they will rise again in due time.  I still believe the E.U. will be the kingdom of the antichrist and he will surface soon.  When I say soon it could be years down the road, but that doesn't mean the rapture couldn't happen today.  

Will the US attack Iran?  That's hard to say!  From a biblical standpoint Iran will be around to take part in a still future Russian lead attack on Israel.  Whether this latest flare up will lead to an attack is entirely possible but I don't believe it will lead to Iran's downfall...at least not yet.  Certainly these rumors of war could all be solved if the Antichrist were to come on the scene and prevent what looks to be a likely conflict.

Look for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process to continue to seesaw back and forth.  They have some very big problems to overcome before peace can come.  One, Palestinian terrorists will have to be reigned in.  Two, Israel will have to give up all West Bank settlements and eventually East Jerusalem.  And three, a Palestinian state will have to be established with Israel sandwiched in the middle.  Of course, the Jerusalem temple will have to be rebuilt at some point in the future.  I don't look for this to happen until after the tribulation period begins.

At the time, this situation looks very difficult, but satan is the god of this world and he will solve the Middle East crisis with relative ease in God’s timing.  You can bet when it’s time it will happen quickly!

Are you ready to meet the Lord?  If not, your time is running out!

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