I am incensed and outraged

I am even somewhat puzzled at the reaction from other nations over Israel’s stance and actions regarding the supposed “relief” ships that attempted to enter Israeli waters near Gaza. I am not at all surprised at the media’s reaction, however.

For days now, Israel has been warning the organizers of this flotilla that they would not be allowed to dock in Gaza. They were offered the opportunity to dock in Israel, clear their “relief” supplies through Israeli security, and Israel would then transport the supplies to Gaza. The flotilla organizers would have nothing to do with that common sense solution. They plainly said that they would ignore Israel’s warning.

Israel is at war. Almost daily they endure rocket and missile attack, mostly from Gaza. It makes perfect sense for them to be wary of this “relief” effort. No nation would allow self-proclaimed enemies to bring ships full of who knows what into enemy territory. Israel, true to their nature, warned the organizers ahead of time, just like they warned the terrorists in Gaza before they attacked during Cast Lead. Warnings were once again ignored.

Europe and the United States are “upset”. Using words like “unacceptable” and “human right violations,” nations around the world are demanding explanations and investigations. Even the US, Israel’s so-called ally, expects that Israel will “conduct a full and credible investigation.” Strong language when being used nation to nation. Wars have been started over milder words.

It is time for the world to wake up to reality. Israel is a sovereign nation. Jerusalem is an Israeli city. The PA is not even a nation, simply a group of terrorists who would like to “wipe Israel off the face of the earth.”

I understand the bitterness that could result from a nation regaining its homeland after enemies have held it for a long time. But the Palestinian’s will simply have to accept that Jews have been in Israel and Jerusalem long before Arabs and Muslims ever even existed. Of course that will never happen, so there will be war. What should happen, is that the rest of the world should realize that Israel is fighting to survive and provide a minimum of safety for her citizens.

As an American, I call on Washington to take the first step and call this situation honestly. Israel gave ample notice to a group of thugs. The thugs ignored the warning and are now paying the price of their foolishness. It is time for President Obama and Secretary Clinton to stand up and act like Americans.

Coming against Israel

After a long time you will be called to service. In the years to come, you will attack a land that has been rebuilt after a war. Its people have been gathered from many nations and brought to the mountains of Israel, mountains that have been ruined for a long time. These people were brought there from the nations, and all of them live there safely. You will attack like a storm and cover the land like a cloud. Your troops and the many armies will be with you. “‘This is what the Almighty LORD says: At that time ideas will enter your head, and you will make wicked plans. You will say, “I’ll attack a land with unwalled villages. I will attack peaceful people who live safely. All of them live without walls, locks, or gates. I will come to rob them and loot them. I will use my power against the ruins that people are living in again. I will use it against the people who were gathered from the nations. These people have cattle and property, and they live in the world.” (Ezekiel 38:8-12)

It has been a long time since this prophecy was written. As I read the news from Israel, Iran (Persia), Russia (Gog), and other places I see a gathering against Israel. Media outlets focus on their own areas so without reading a number of sources you would never see the whole picture. As it is, there are a lot of “blank” spots. These are countries that are known for their secrecy.

However, what I see is that Russia and Syria are arming terrorist groups with increasingly more sophisticated weapons. Gone are the days when Hezbollah will lob a few homemade rockets into some Israeli farm with no loss of life. They now have sophisticated guided cruise missiles, supplied by Syria, capable of decimating Tel Aviv and other major population areas. They published plans are to hit both military and civilian centers to cause maximum damage and terror.

I also see Iran (Persia) feverishly building nuclear weapons. Their leader has publicly and proudly proclaimed that it is his desire and even his aim to “wipe Israel off the face of the map”. Their various military branches are also arming terrorist groups whose aim is to hurt and even destroy Israel.

The world seems to think that the PA has a “right” to its presence in Jerusalem and the UN wants to make Jerusalem a split capitol. Too many commentators see this as nothing more than a prelude to pushing the Jews out of Jerusalem.

I see the forces gathering against God’s people. Having read the prophecies, I can see what is happening. Maybe it will be soon, maybe the tension will, again, be relieved for a while. I do not have knowledge of God’s timetable. There is one very important point that needs to be made. A point that the Lord made and that is often overlooked when talking about the current mid-east crises. That point is outlined in the remainder of Ezekiel 38. God wins! Israel will be protected.

On the day that Gog attacks the land of Israel, I will be filled with burning anger, declares the Almighty LORD. In my fiery anger I tell you this. On that day there will be a large earthquake in the land of Israel. Fish, birds, wild animals, everything that crawls on the ground, and every person on earth will tremble in my presence. The mountains will be torn down, the cliffs will crumble, and every wall will fall to the ground. I will declare war against Gog on all my mountains, declares the Almighty LORD. Each person will use his sword against his relative. I will punish Gog with plagues and death. I will send rainstorms, large hailstones, fire, and burning sulfur on his troops and on the many armies with him. I will show my greatness and my holiness. I will reveal myself to many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’” (Ezekiel 38:18-23)