Isaiah 19 fulfilled for Egypt?

As Israel Today points out, the media has lost its interest in Egypt and its 18 day long uprising, and has turned instead, to covering Libya, and other smaller (Muslim) countries of unrest.  When Egypt first came to the world's eyes, the people were in revolt against their 40 yr. long dictator, Hosni Mubarak, for the lack of jobs and lack of wealth (in general) of the Egyptian nation. 

This is where we saw the words uttered by the Jewish prophet Isaiah, circa 720 B.C., coming to fruition:

2 "So I will incite Egyptians against Egyptians;
And they will each fight against his brother and each against his neighbor,
City against city and kingdom against kingdom.

Isaiah 19:2 (NASB95)
 
Then verse 4 speaks of the form of government that will assume control of the nation:  4 "Moreover, I will deliver the Egyptians into the hand of a cruel master,
And a mighty king will rule over them," declares the Lord GOD of hosts.

Isaiah 19:4 (NASB95)
 
As we are seeing, Yusuf al-Qaradawi, the spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, is gaining ascendcy in the mostly Muslim populace within Egypt.  We know the Muslim Brotherhood is very anti-semitic and seeks to establsh the Muslim Caliphate and Sharia law worldwide.  I think the testimony of Rom. 10:2 applies also to these: 2 For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge.
 
It is still too early to tell, if this situation will change or if it will indeed be the fulfillment of Isaiah 19.  The pieces to many other prophecies are falling into place, most notably Ezekeiel 38-39 and Zechariah 12-14.  If you don't know the LORD, its not too late.  Behold, now is "THE ACCEPTABLE TIME," behold, now is "THE DAY OF SALVATION"—  2 Cor 6:2 (NASB95). 

Tremblors felt Worldwide

IN the past couple of blogs, I've spoken of the natural weather-related disasters as being prophesied in the Bible as a sign of the near return of the LORD for His people, and ultimately for the vindication of His name through His people Israel.

New Zealand just experienced a second major quake since last October, along with some powerful aftershocks.  Turns out that they aren't the only one going through the horrific tremblors.  Turns out that the east coast of Russia experienced a 6.2 magnitude quake near Kamchatka Peninsula at 9:43 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 20.1 




And not only NZ and Russia, but Fiji experienced a 6.4 quake on Monday.  The last sentence of the Yahoo news article is "Earthquakes are common in the South Pacific"2  Jesus spoke of the last days saying
"in various places there will be famines and earthquakes. 8 "But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.  (Mt. 24:7b-8)


And that's not all!  In the land that has received probably some of the most coverage for national riots, the Suez Canal was hit by a 5.9 mag. quake early on Monday morning, 48 hours before the Iranian battle cruisers come through the Suez Canal.3  The LORD said to Abraham: ³ And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse." Genesis 12:3
 
As Iran and other nations (including the U.S.) make moves against Israel, expect God's judgment to come.  For years, when the U.S. governmental administration acted favorable towards Israel, we received the blessings and favor of almighty God.  Now that the administration is slowly turning its back on Israel, our nation, along with the rest of the world, is experiencing God's judgments.
 
Woe to U.S. if we force Israel to give the land promised her to the Arabs. 


1.  http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110220/ap_on_re_eu/eu_russia_earthquake
2.  http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110221/ap_on_re_as/as_fiji_earthquake
3.  http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/142433

Rioting Ordained or Preordained?

Joel Rosenburg reports that Ahmadenijad tells Muslims that the 12th Imam's hand is directing the unrest in Egypt and the Middle East.1  Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper reports how the IDF Deputy Chief of Staff said "The events currently shaking the Arab world "were ordained from above" by a guiding hand, Israel Defense Forces Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Naveh said on Sunday."2

It's interesting that both sides see the work of the supernatural in the current events that are taking place.  The Jews and Christians have claimed the hand of God in their midst since their return to the holy land.  In January of 2010, Netanyahu even claimed speaking at Auschwitz, that the prophecies of Ezekiel 37 had been fulfilled.3  The prophet Ezekiel foretold that Yahweh, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, would bring the people of Israel back to the land He promised to Abraham and his descendents, that he would bring them back together, and breath the spirit of life into them so that they become a mighty army.

Isaiah 19 seems to foretell the social unrest of Egypt, and of the harsh rulers and strong king that will rule over it.  It seems these things are taking place.  As the Middle East unrest spreads, the citizens of Muslim countries revolting against the leaders of their nations that have driven their countries into the ground, based on tyrannical, or similarily, monarchical rule.  All these despots hold to the worldview of Islam.  But indeed Islamic belief says that the Twelth Imam will not emerge until the world is in a state of chaos.



The Bible too predicts that a one-world leader, a pseudo-Christ (a.k.a. world teacher) who will finally achieve a peace treaty with Israel and the Middle East.  But the holy Bible teaches that this psuedo ruler is the equivalent of Satan's incarnation.  He will persecute the Jews he sets out to provide peace for, taking seat in their temple, proclaiming himself as God, and putting to death all who will not bow to him or take his mark (Rev. 13:17, 14:11-12).

1. Rosenberg's Blog: http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/feed/
2. Haaretz.com.  http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/idf-deputy-chief-israel-s-army-needs-faith-in-god-more-than-tanks-1.344702
3. Nentanyahu claims fulfillment of Ezek 37. http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=898508