Does Zechariah Predict the Coming War?

It has been communicated to a Rabbi in Israel that a great war is coming to Israel.  He was told that it will begin in the south, and many will die.

Is this the same war that was foretold by the prophet Zechariah?

And then in all the land,” declares Yahweh, 

“two thirds will be cut off and perish, 

and one third will be left alive in it. 

And I will bring the remaining third into the fire, 

and I will refine them like one refines silver, 

and I will test them like one tests gold. 

They will call my name, 

and I will answer them. 

I will say, ‘They are my people,’ 

and they will say, ‘Yahweh is my God.’ ”  Zech. 13:8-9

In chapters 12-14, Zechariah prophesies coming wars on Israel.  In one sense, it could be taken that they all refer to that final battle, known as Armageddon.  But they may not be so cut and dry as we envision.

In chapter 12 he says, ‘Look, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup of reeling for all the surrounding nations; it will also be against Judah in the siege against Jerusalem.

I think we can see Jerusalem is a cup of reeling for the nation's.  No other city in the world finds itself in the situation of Jerusalem!  

Yahweh predicts much disaster for His chosen, yet righteousness will be the end result, lasting Shalom, and Israel will know her God.

“ ‘On that day a well will be opened for the house of David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and from impurity. And then, on that day,’ declares Yahweh of hosts, ‘I will cut off the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered; and also the prophets and the spirit of uncleanness I will banish from the land.   Czech. 13:1-2

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Inside the Ring: Russia to test new missile - Washington Times

Inside the Ring: Russia to test new missile - Washington Times

An Israeli defense source told Israel’s Walla! news outlet: “Changes have recently occurred in the Middle East. The [Israeli Defense Force] is preparing for those changes in both the closer and more distant perimeters, and yesterday’s exercise was intended to signal the IDF’s serious intention of dealing with those problems and thwarting them.”

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US Ready for Military Strike on Syria; Russia Warns of 'Catastrophic Consequences' - What this Really Means

US Ready for Military Strike on Syria; Russia Warns of 'Catastrophic Consequences'

The U.S. media is playing coverage of the use of "chemical weapons" to play up the emotions of the American people to justify striking Syria for it's use of Chemical weapons.

"What we saw in Syria last week should shock the conscience of the world," Kerry said. "It defies any code of morality. Let me be clear. The indiscriminate slaughter of civilians, the killing of women and children and innocent bystanders by chemical weapons is a moral obscenity. By any standard, it is inexcusable. And despite the excuses and equivocations that some have manufactured, it is undeniable."
Read more at http://global.christianpost.com/news/us-ready-for-military-strike-on-syria-russia-warns-of-catastrophic-consequences-103125/#D05qdmiLSL0F2cXU.99 

Both Iran and Russia have warned of "catastrophic" results if America strikes Syria.  It seems that this upcoming war has a deeper agenda.  Iran vows to strike Israel if America strikes Syria.  And we should all know by now, that the goal of Islam is the eradication of the Jewish people, at least as they adhere to the religion and God of Israel.  If they bow the knee to Allah, they would be allowed to live.

Russia has threatened catastrophic consequences, while the Muslims also vow to make 9/11 look like a day in the park, in their quest to establish a Global Caliphate.  Even more recently, the Syrians have vowed to burn America's skies and cities in retaliation for a strike, and this was posted to the U.S. President's facebook page!  It has been reported that Russian troops are training with U.S. troops, but that they are also waiting to make a move against the continental U.S. to gain control of territory here.

The deeper agenda here is ushering in the one-world government.  By the U.S. striking Syria for it's use of Chemical weapons killing citizens (as opposed to the use of conventional weapons killing citizens), it allows for Iran to make good on their vow to attack Israel, in their attempt to wipe out the Jewish state.  It is a back-handed way for America to bring about the destruction of the Jewish people.

But as I stated in my last post, this attempt is going to fail.  The Bible declares that from here out, Israel will not be removed from the land that Yahweh promised to father Abraham to give to his descendants for all time.  But this war will result in the seven-year peace treaty being signed, and a Syrian man devising a solution will be hailed by most as the leader for the new world.  And along with this, to lend support, the revealing of alien/demonic/nephilim forces, with the revelation that people are "star seed" descended from these "alien" races.  This is part of the great delusion predicted in 2 Thess. 2:11.  

But as Tom Horn and Cris Putnam lay out in their detailed work Exo-Vaticana, an alien-hybridization program has been underway consistently throughout history, and the genetic crossing has achieved results where there are many "people" among us today, who are genetically Nephilim, or genetic hybrids designed by the "aliens" on the UFOs.  This is a demonic deception to bring about the kingdom of Satan, where every person will be required to take the mark of the one-world leader.

God's word remains true, declaring the end from the beginning.  God so loved humanity, that to rescue us  from our sin problems, and all the evil and wickedness that plague our world, He sent His only begotten Son, to provide forgiveness for all who call on Him and confess Jesus Christ as LORD/Master of their lives!  "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."  Rom. 10:13

Will The Coming War Result in a Seven Year Peace Treaty?

With all the prophetic signs of the last days building and converging in the Middle East, and throughout the world, it appears that this next war not only is going to result in the destruction of Damascus, fulfilling Isaiah 17:1, but it is also going to result in a seven year peace treaty, wherein a Syrian man(Micah 5:5-6) will emerge, a moderate Muslim, who has a solution for the "Palestianian" people (being originally from Jordan!), and allows the Jews to rebuild their Temple.  Also I predict that most people are going to have their worldview paradigms radically altered instantaneously, as those beings of old, the fallen angels and Nephilim reveal themselves for the greatest deception ever (2 Thessalonians 2:11).  

All these things are quickly upon us.  The LORD said that His eyes are on the sinful kingdom, to destroy it from the face of the earth (Amos 9:8).  He said this to me speaking of the sinful pervasiveness that is sweeping throughout the United States.  Along with this, He told me that Christian persecution is quickly going to escalate in America (Matt. 24:-9).

For those who claim the name of Christ, count the cost.  The times are upon us!  But don't be discouraged!  Though we are heading into dark times, we know that the true savior is coming, Adonai Yeshua!  He gives hope to the entire Middle East, and a blessing is foretold in Isaiah 19:23, one of the most beautiful verses in the chapter!  

According to what God's word tells us, this one-world empire is going to last for seven years, of which we are going to see more supernatural, heavenly activity than probably any other time in history!  If the seven-year treaty begins this fall in 2013, then the battle of Armageddon will occur in 2020, with the return of Yeshua to establish His Millenial reign until the year 3020, after which Satan will be released once again from the Abyss for a short time to deceive the nations.  Then will come the great judgment, and then we will live forever more in perfect righteousness with the YHWH, Mashiach Yeshua!  

War, Peace, Pope, Temple, Syrian, River

I wanted to post something yesterday, but had some trouble accessing my blog.  I thought I was going to have to go with a new one, but fortunately I was able to get back into this one. 

There is sooo much happening right now, it is hard to fathom it all!  Yesterday my wife said I was on a prophetic high, I was so incredulous, and still am, given the hour that I’m working on typing up this blog.  As most of you know, the Pope has announced his resignation, and he says that there was no outside pressure to lead him to make this decision.  Yet it is interesting that this is the very thing predicted in Tom Horn’s work Petrus Romanus: The Final Pope is Here. 

According to the 1,000+ year old prophecy of St. Malachy, the final pope, no. 112 would be Peter the Roman (Petrus Romanus).  It would seem foolish had St. Malachy’s prophecy not have been accurate of the last 111 Popes!  This prophecy says that Peter the Roman will shepherd his people through many persecutions, and that he will be the false prophet.  The fact that St. Malachy’s prophecy has been correct so far, should give us great pause before dismissing this prophecy!

Yesterday, upon hearing the news that the Pope is stepping down, I also had my eye caught by an article saying that Syrian rebels had captured a key dam.  According to the press release:

Monday's capture of the al-Furat dam came after rebels seized two smaller dams on the Euphrates River, which flows from Turkey through Syria and into Iraq. Behind al-Furat dam lies Lake Assad, which at 640 square kilometers (247 square miles) is the country's largest water reservoir.[underline mine]

This is highly significant, because Revelation speaks of the Euphrates being dried up in preparation for war on Israel:

Revelation 16:12  ¹² The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river, the Euphrates; and its water was dried up, so that the way would be prepared for the kings from the east.

This takeover of the dam most likely is not going to be what dries the Euphrates for that final battle.  We’re still about seven or so years away from that.  But this definitely gives us a good view of how this scenario could happen.

It ahs been known, and I have discussed it here in previous blogs, that the plans for the next Jewish Temple have been designed, and are ready to be implemented.  And not only that, but the priests have been trained, all their clothing and utensils have been designed, built and produced.  Everything is waiting for the green light.

That brings us to the current geo-polictical situation.  Israel is surrounded by Muslim nations, whose very religion’s goal is the extermination of the Jewish people, the covenant people of El Elyon, the most high G_d.  This last week the Israelis fired on a missile shipment being smuggled to Hezbollah inside Syria, one of Iran’s (and Shia Islam’s) proxies.   Isaiah 17:1 speaks of the destruction of Damascus, which is still waiting a future fulfillment.  As tensions rise in the Middle East, and Islamic fervor over the land of Israel increases, it appears we are about to witness a terrific war, spoken of in Psalm 83, that indicates all of Israel’s neighboring countries conspire together to wipe Israel off the map.  We see that this is what is happening today!  It would almost make one a believer (Lk. 16:31; Rom. 8:6-8)! 

At the speed of prophetic events, we are soon going to see the destruction of Damascus occur, a major Middle East War in which Israel is the victor, in spite of some losses.  But Israel will be able to build her third Temple.  A peace treaty will be put into place, and quite possibly, by a Syrian (ashur) who has everyone’s interest in mind (Rev. 6:2, Dan. 9:27; Micah 5:5-6).

It has been reported in the news for some time that the Vatican has been after the city of Jerusalem, even since the Crusades!  When the next pope steps up, Peter the Roman, he will side with this “man of peace” and even declare that all people are to worship him.  And somehow there is going to be a convergence with the alien disclosure, as “in peace” these being come to help us reach our next place in our stages of evolution.

Much is going to happen in this next year to change humanity.  Worldviews will be reshaped instantly!  At the end of the Mayan calendar, we did enter into a new era, though many of the pieces had been falling into place for decades previously.  The Messiah is returning to begin his 1,000 year reign from Jerusalem, but first, the earth must endure the reign of the unholy one!  And scripture says of those who reject trusting Yeshua ha Meshach (Jesus the Messiah) as their Lord and Savior,

2 Thessalonians 2:8-12  ⁸ Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming;  ⁹ that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders,  ¹⁰ and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved.  ¹¹ For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false,  ¹² in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness.

Egyptian official warns of state's collapse as protesters defy curfew order

Egyptian official warns of state's collapse as protesters defy curfew order

Watching events develop, we see more of Isaiah 19 being fulfilled.  According to Isaiah 19, Egypt will end up being destroyed by Israel, and Israel will conquer their rightful inheritance (Is. 19:17-19; Ex 23:31).

Israel Targeted Gaza Civilians – with Humanitarian Aid - Latest News Briefs - Israel National News

Israel Targeted Gaza Civilians – with Humanitarian Aid - Latest News Briefs - Israel National News

The Dread(?) of Egypt

For the past couple of days, Egypt (Mizraim for you Bible scholars) has been aligning itself with Hamas and the 'activists' in Gaza.  This is definitely more of a threat to Israel, another(!) people to contend and defend with!!!  But how is this going to turn out for Israel?

Surrounded on every side, and now (Muslim) Egypt added to the picture.  Remember, the media doesn't want you to think that this is a religous war, but that's very much what it is, and why Ahmadenijad keeps talking about wiping out the Jews and bringing the Mahdi.  And not only is it a war on the Jews, but also on Christianity.  Moderate Muslims, in the name of peaceful jihad, and false prophets posing as pastors, seek to unite Islam and Christianity.  But the very basis of Chrisitanity is that Yeshua ha Mashiach, is the second person of the Godhead, taking the submissive role as the Son of the living Adonai.  What is the Bible's testimony concerning this?

1 John 5:10-11 ¹⁰ The one who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself; the one who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning His Son. ¹¹ And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.

Ok, my wife is coming and is going to need the computer... so I got on another soapbox!  So waht does scripture say about Egypt coming against Israel?  I've spoken of Isaiah 19, and how we saw the fulfillment of that unfolding beginning in January of 2011, of which the Lord told me a week or so prior (Amos 3:7).  So now, we can read Isaiah 19, and know what is in store for Egypt, and what ultimately will become of her. 

And I may have to develop this later, but for now, addressing the threat of Egypt aligning itself with Hamas.  Bad move.  Here's what the Bible says:
Isaiah 19:16-17
¹⁶ In that day the Egyptians will become like women, and they will tremble and be in dread because of the waving of the hand of the LORD of hosts, which He is going to wave over them. ¹⁷ The land of Judah will become a terror to Egypt; everyone to whom it is mentioned will be in dread of it, because of the purpose of the LORD of hosts which He is purposing against them.

Let's just say, it's not going to look good for Egypt.  All you Egyptian copts, run and take cover, or get out of there or something!

Amen.  Okay, more on this later.  God bless.

Praying Scripturally for Israel

When many believers pray,  there are a number who like to pray scriptures, G-d’s own words.  This morning as I lay in bed, I don’t know if I should say a fire came in my belly, or rather, it bubbled up within me.  As I lay there, these thoughts arose from down inside my bowels.

 

Abba, Father (Mk. 14:36; Rom 8:15; Gal. 4;6), you have made known the end from the beginning, that you will accomplish all your good pleasure.  (Is. 46:10).  You foretold through your servant Moses, that Israel would go into exile amidst all the nations of the earth, but that in the last days, you would bring your holy people back to the land You promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. (Deut. 30:3-5; Gen. 15:7, 24:7,26:3, 48:4).  You predicted Father in Your holy Word, that the nations would come against Your holy people to possess their land  (Ezek. 36:1-12; Zech. 12:3). 

Father, we pray your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven (Mt. 6:10).  We pray that You will establish Your shalom and Your salvation in Jerusalem, and in Israel, according to Your Name (Ps. 122:1; 1 Ptr. 1:5).   That you would vindicate Your name, against the objects of wrath, that You, O Sovereign LORD, prepared for destruction, that the objects of your mercy might know the riches of Your grace towards us in Yeshua ha Moshiach (Rom 9:22-23, 12:19).

Father, and by Your abundant mercy, in this last hour, in Your wrath, remember mercy (Hab. 3:2).

Zephaniah 3:8-10  ⁸ "Therefore wait for Me," declares the Adonai, "For the day when I rise up as a witness. Indeed, My decision is to gather nations, To assemble kingdoms, To pour out on them My indignation, All My burning anger; For all the earth will be devoured By the fire of My zeal.  ⁹ "For then I will give to the peoples purified lips, That all of them may call on the name of the Adonai, To serve Him shoulder to shoulder.  ¹⁰ "From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia My worshipers, My dispersed ones, Will bring My offerings.

 And with Israel, we say, "For Your Yeshuah we wait, O Adonai" Gn. 49:18.

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Ahmadinejad: World forces must a... JPost - Iranian Threat - News

Speaking to ambassadors from Islamic countries ahead of 'Qods Day' ('Jerusalem Day'), an annual Iranian anti-Zionist event established in 1979 by Ayatollah Khomeini and which falls this year on August 17, Ahmadinejad said that a "horrible Zionist current" had been managing world affairs for "about 400 years."

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It was Zionists, he said, who were “behind the scene of the world’s main powers, media, monetary and banking centers.”

Ok, so we've heard Ahmadin calling for the annihilation of Israel again.  "All the world's problems will be solved once we wipe them off the map!"  Really, the debt of Greece, Italy, and all the European nations, of the U.S.S.A.?  No, and the residents of the Muslim nations know of the corruption of the leaders of the regime's that live within.  Islam is a corrupt system which justifies male sinfulness, undermines the human dignity of women and offers no value of salvation by a god whose name bears alot of resemblance to the ancient Arabic moon god, Al-Ilah.  Coincidence?  It's funny one of the religion's symbols is the crescent moon.

We continue to see the stage be set for the Biblical wars concerning Israel, and the annihilation of much of these Muslim countries, according to the word of God. 

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Hope for the Mountains of Israel

36 “Son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel and say, ‘Mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord. 2 This is what the Sovereign Lord says: The enemy said of you, “Aha! The ancient heights have become our possession. ”’ 3 Therefore prophesy and say, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because they ravaged and crushed you from every side so that you became the possession of the rest of the nations and the object of people’s malicious talk and slander, 4 therefore, mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Sovereign Lord: This is what the Sovereign Lord says to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys, to the desolate ruins and the deserted towns that have been plundered and ridiculed by the rest of the nations around you — 5 this is what the Sovereign Lord says: In my burning zeal I have spoken against the rest of the nations, and against all Edom, for with glee and with malice in their hearts they made my land their own possession so that they might plunder its pastureland.’ 6 Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel and say to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I speak in my jealous wrath because you have suffered the scorn of the nations. 7 Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I swear with uplifted hand that the nations around you will also suffer scorn.

8 “‘But you, mountains of Israel, will produce branches and fruit for my people Israel, for they will soon come home. 9 I am concerned for you and will look on you with favor; you will be plowed and sown, 10 and I will cause many people to live on you—yes, all of Israel. The towns will be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt. 11 I will increase the number of people and animals living on you, and they will be fruitful and become numerous. I will settle people on you as in the past and will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the Lord. 12 I will cause people, my people Israel, to live on you. They will possess you, and you will be their inheritance; you will never again deprive them of their children.



13 “‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because some say to you, “You devour people and deprive your nation of its children,” 14 therefore you will no longer devour people or make your nation childless, declares the Sovereign Lord. 15 No longer will I make you hear the taunts of the nations, and no longer will you suffer the scorn of the peoples or cause your nation to fall, declares the Sovereign Lord. ’”



Israel’s Restoration Assured

16 Again the word of the Lord came to me: 17 “Son of man, when the people of Israel were living in their own land, they defiled it by their conduct and their actions. Their conduct was like a woman’s monthly uncleanness in my sight. 18 So I poured out my wrath on them because they had shed blood in the land and because they had defiled it with their idols. 19 I dispersed them among the nations, and they were scattered through the countries; I judged them according to their conduct and their actions. 20 And wherever they went among the nations they profaned my holy name, for it was said of them, ‘These are the Lord’s people, and yet they had to leave his land.’ 21 I had concern for my holy name, which the people of Israel profaned among the nations where they had gone.

22 “Therefore say to the Israelites, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: It is not for your sake, people of Israel, that I am going to do these things, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations where you have gone. 23 I will show the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the Lord, declares the Sovereign Lord, when I am proved holy through you before their eyes.

24 “‘For I will take you [the Jews] out of the nations; I will gather you from all the countries and bring you back into your own land [major fulfillment in 1948]. 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. 28 Then you will live in the land I gave your ancestors; you will be my people, and I will be your God. 29 I will save you from all your uncleanness. I will call for the grain and make it plentiful and will not bring famine upon you. 30 I will increase the fruit of the trees and the crops of the field, so that you will no longer suffer disgrace among the nations because of famine.  Ezek. 36:24-30

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