Since the dawn of history, human society was producing eras of chaos and confusion. Much of this was due to the increase of pagan and/or secular agendas. When I say pagan, I include the monotheistic religions as well. A quick look at Isaiah chapter 1 can be enough to understand what God really thinks of any religion.
The notion that religion is the answer to the world’s problems was proven wrong time and again. If anything, many of the most bloody wars in our history started with a religious cause.
2022 was one of the most chaotic years, and, if I may be honest and frank with you all, I expect 2023 to be even worse. The first major war in Europe since World War II is leading to an energy crisis that is leading to political and economic chaos that is leading to despair, rage, anger, and protest.
What does the Bible say about all of this? Well, bible prophecy is not about nations and their affairs with one another, but rather about the nations and their relations with Israel.
Deuteronomy 32:8 KJV – “When the Most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel.”
In other words, apart from the global trends described by Jesus in Luke 21 as part of the end times – trends such as deception, wars, and natural disasters, along with the human deterioration described by Paul’s letters to Timothy – we must watch and see what is going on with the nations and Israel.
Israel’s new government is not going to stop the formation of the ever-strong alliance between Russia and Iran, nor the Turkish leader’s dislike of the Jewish state. The new government will not stop the Israeli public’s sway towards liberalism. However, it will reflect the desire to remain with Jewish identity.
Think about it – the rise of the antichrist will appeal to these two things: Let’s be modern and liberal. Let’s keep our Jewish identity. This is exactly why the third temple will be part of his future peace deal. He represents the world’s liberal agenda on one hand, but will also satisfy the longing for a Jewish temple in Jerusalem on the other.
As 2023 [arrives], I want to write a word of encouragement and warning. Encouragement regarding the validity, accuracy, and authenticity of the Bible and how all the promises regarding His soon return to take us are to be shortly fulfilled. Warning to stay away from sensationalism, clickbait videos, and other sources of confusion, intimidation, and deception.
Be in the Word! Stay close to the Lord!
