Shalom from Jerusalem!
Over the course of the last week, I’ve been engaged in a tour being led by my dear friend, Pastor Steve Berger. Teaching the prophetic word of God to people from all over the world never gets old to me. That said, I’ve been a bit quiet over the past few days. I can’t hide it – I am heartbroken! Earlier this week, Jews around Israel read the book of Esther in every synagogue. This came at the end of a day of fasting known as the Fast of Esther. This queen fasted and God intervened. The secret to Israel’s salvation was in an intimate plea for God to act! The more I see the political chaos in Israel, the more I can see why God will have to win the Ezekiel war for us. We won’t be able to fight. I’m lamenting the loss of common sense and national unity that was our strength and power against all of our enemies. However, I rejoice in knowing that, “He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep” (Psalm 121:3-4). It’s good to know that when we can’t act as a nation, He can intervene! Remember, we may win the coming Ezekiel war. However, what comes after is described by Daniel the following way:
Daniel 12:1 KJV – “… and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time…”
So, yes, this week I am a lamenting, heartbroken Jew. I rejoice in Israel’s existence, yet lament over the craziness and lunacy the liberal, progressive left leads so many into. I will conclude with the words from the book of Hosea the prophet:
Hosea 5:15 KJV – “I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.”
No doubt – only the Tribulation will lead to Israel’s salvation!
In the meantime, allow me to bring you some updates from my neck of the woods. I recommend you listen to my latest Middle East Update, as it provides some of the latest news from the region, especially pertaining to the inevitable future between Iran and Israel.
The Middle East
Israel and the Nations
Recent reports suggest that Hungary is now considering moving its embassy to Jerusalem. However, Budapest has communicated that no decision has been made as of yet. Furthermore, there are unconfirmed reports regarding negotiations for normalizing ties between Israel and Niger, Mauritania, Indonesia, and Somalia.
Israel, Iran, and the Nuclear Saga
For the first time ever, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi last week. Pathetically, Grossi recently said that an Israeli attack on Iran would be “illegal”. I’m proud of the response of my prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu – “Grossi just said in Tehran that an Israeli attack on the Iranian nuclear facilities is illegal. Outside what law? Is it allowed for Iran, which openly calls for our destruction, to defend the instruments of destruction that will slaughter us? Are we not allowed to defend ourselves? Of course, it is allowed!”
In addition to the rising tension, there are reports that Azerbaijan will allow Israel to use its military airports to attack Iran. However, Israel continues to preemptively attack Iran in Syria, as the Israeli military struck several targets in Aleppo early this week. Another attack occurred in Deir ez-Zor in Eastern Syria, which was aimed at Iranian weapons and was carried out by the US in coordination with Israel.
It’s worth noting that what happens between Israel and Iran doesn’t stay between the two. You can already see how many countries are part of the equation, and now Jordan has shared its concerns with the US concerning the Iranian threat to the Kingdom. Make sure to watch closely in the coming days. As noted by an Arab blogger, there has been some unusual flight patterns involving Israeli fighter jets in recent days.
Most significantly, the head of Israel’s national security council said yesterday, “Israel is ready to strike Iran and the Americans know about it! Israel will not rely on anyone in order to take care of its security!”
Dissension in Israel
As on every Saturday evening, liberal progressive anarchists demonstrate in Tel Aviv against the judicial reform of the new government. They shout “democracy”, yet they don’t respect the democratic decision of the majority who voted for this government. That’s the face of the left all around the world – it’s either their way or the highway! Sadly, the current US administration is enabling the left in Israel by supporting the ridiculous demonstrations.
Russia & Ukraine
Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia is crushed by the Russians, and is facing abandonment. As far as the Russians are concerned, it’s part of the four districts that they unilaterally annexed, so they will not stop destroying it until it surrenders in the future. The scope of the destruction is enormous, which can be seen in photos online.
Things are continuing to escalate in a way that’s becoming more and more concerning. Even former US President Donald Trump voiced his perspective that World War III will be inevitable if something doesn’t change soon – very soon.
The Ezekiel 38 Coalition
According to at least one source, Russia and Iran have reached a secret agreement in which Moscow is now able to return the stockpile of enriched uranium that it transferred from Tehran after the signing of the nuclear agreement in 2015.
Time and time again we’ve seen God bless this ministry through your abundant and faithful prayers and your generous financial gifts. I can’t thank you enough for the way you express support for what God is doing with Behold Israel.
While the events of this world are heading in a crazy direction (and have been for some time), let’s not forget that they’re heading in a prophetic direction. As believers, we have a front row seat to the fulfillment of what the Scriptures have communicated for thousands of years. As we face adversity and trials in these last days, may we be actively waiting to meet the Lord any moment now.
Hebrews 12:1-2 KJV – “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
