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Intentionally Blind - By Daymond Duck - https://www.raptureready.com/2024/06/22/intentionally-blind-by-daymond-duck/
On Jan. 6, 2024, Israel used precise munitions to kill nine known terrorists inside 3 rooms at a United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) school. The Hamas-controlled Palestinian media quickly suggested that Israel killed about 45 civilians. The international media and global leaders quickly jumped all over Israel. An Israeli spokesperson said:
As I understand it, the Hamas terrorists are violating international law by operating out of schools and hospitals, but the international media and many global leaders are deliberately turning a blind eye to that fact. It is an established fact that Hamas and their Palestinian supporters have been exaggerating the number of citizens killed in this war, but the international media and many global leaders are deliberately disregarding that unpleasant truth. Israel seems to be taking great pains to try to avoid killing innocent people, something the international media and most global leaders are bound to know (because they are not stupid), but they choose to ignore it. Two days later, on June 8, 2024, Israel rescued 4 hostages that were being held in a civilian neighborhood; several people were killed, and, once again, the international media and several global leaders went bonkers. The EU Minister of Foreign Affairs criticized Israel for “another massacre of civilians” and said, “We condemn this in the strongest terms. The bloodbath must end.” Following Norway’s criticism of Israel, the Israeli ambassador to Norway said:
They know what Hamas is doing, but they are intentionally blind or willfully avoiding the real problem (and that is why some problems never get solved). Here are some recent events that seem to indicate that we are close to the end of the age. One, on June 10, 2024, Israel announced that Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad have launched more than 19,000 missiles at Israel since the Oct. 7, 2023 Israeli-Hamas war began. Most of the financing for these missiles was provided by Iran. What have the international media and global leaders done about it? My answer: other than jumping all over Israel for defending itself, they appear to be intentionally blind to why Israel is striking back. On June 16, 2024, an Israeli spokesman said:
(My opinion: If Hezbollah doesn’t stop attacking Israel – and I don’t think they will – this will soon turn into an all-out war, spread, and involve other nations.). Two, concerning wars and rumors of wars, including the Battle of Gog and Magog: on June 14, 2024: CBN reported that:
(More: In a different article, it was reported that Israel intends to conclude its attacks in Rafah in the next 2 weeks.) (More: In another article, it was reported that anonymous officials said the Biden administration is concerned that the war could get out of hand and the U.S. could be drug into it to prevent the defeat of Israel. The U.S. will send another diplomat to Israel on June 17, 2024, to try to calm the situation.). (More: On June 17, 2024, Gatestone Institute posted an article by Carolyn Glick (author and columnist, that said, “Hezbollah is burning a swathe through northern Israel. The nature reserves, grazing land, fields, and orchards are burning to the ground. Military bases, including several strategic assets, are incurring major damage. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed. Businesses are bankrupt. And some 80,000 displaced Israelis are living in hotels with no sense of when they may be able to go home.”) (Update: On June 18, 2024, it was reported that the Israeli military has approved plans for an all-out war against Hezbollah and is preparing for it in case the government orders it. Israel’s foreign minister said, “We are very close to the moment when we will decide to change the rules of the game against Hezbollah and Lebanon,” Katz said in a statement. . .. In a total war, Hezbollah will be destroyed, and Lebanon will be hit hard.” For whatever it is worth, the U.S. is urging Israel not to get into another war.) (My opinion: If this war breaks out and Iran gets involved, Russia, Turkey, and other Islamic nations and groups could be dragged in. It will provoke God’s wrath, He will get involved, and it will be a sure sign that the latter days and latter years have arrived.) (My question: Pres. Biden has threatened to cut off U.S. support for Israel if Netanyahu doesn’t do what Biden says. How has Biden threatened Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, or the Palestinians if they don’t do what he says?) Three, concerning wars and rumors of wars: on June 15, 2024, it was reported that Israel’s enemies are using newer, more powerful drones, to drop small bombs on Israeli tanks, observation towers, armored personnel carriers, groups of troops, etc. Israel needs to find a better way to deal with this new kind of warfare. Four, concerning wars and rumors of wars and the government tracking people: on June 14, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that uses existing government data to automatically register all draft-age (18-26 years old) male and female U.S. residents with the Selective Service for a possible military draft. Put another way, freedom of choice for military duty is over. The U.S. military will soon be able to draft males and females who are 18-26 years old. Five, concerning the use of nuclear weapons: a reader sent me a report dated June 17, 2024, that says Israel is significantly upgrading its nuclear capabilities. (More: On June 17, 2024, it was reported that Israel has 90 nuclear warheads that can be launched from the air, land, or sea.) (My opinion: This could explain how Damascus, Syria, could be destroyed in one night.) (More: On June 17, 2024, it was reported that North Korea probably has about 50 nuclear weapons.) (More: On June 18, 2024, a nuclear-armed Chinese submarine surfaced off the coast of Taiwan, sat still for several minutes, then joined several other Chinese ships and moved on.) (My opinion: Because of Russia’s threats and naval maneuvers near Florida, several people have asked me if I believe the U.S. and Russia will get into a nuclear war. I doubt it. If it happened, I believe NATO would get involved, the EU and Russia would strike each other, and that doesn’t align with Bible prophecy. I believe Russia must exist to attack Israel in the Battle of Gog and Magog, and the EU must be a powerhouse to produce the Antichrist and head up the New World Order.) Six, concerning a global economic collapse early in the Tribulation Period (rider on the black horse): on June 13, 2024, it was reported that Saudi Arabia has notified the U.S. that the dollar will no longer be the only currency that Saudi Arabia accepts from nations that want to buy oil. This will be a major step in the global use of other currencies, and it will likely have a negative impact on the U.S. economy. Seven, concerning a global economic collapse early in the Tribulation Period and a one-world economic system at the middle of the Tribulation Period: on June 17, 2024, it was reported that a UN report says the world’s debt is approaching 100 trillion dollars, and it is threatening the global economy. According to the UN report, the global financial system needs to be overhauled. Eight, concerning the U.S. and a digital ID: on June 14, 2024, Leo Hohmann (author and speaker) said the U.S. has secretly adopted a digital ID program. Hohmann believes the program will begin in the U.S. as a voluntary program and ultimately become a required program. He believes the first group that will be coerced into accepting it will be citizens who get benefits from the federal government (veterans, people drawing social security, on welfare, etc.). (My opinion: Christians won’t be here when the Mark of the Beast is implemented globally, but a digital ID is a big step in that direction. Also, the Mark of the Beast is not every person having a different digital ID. It is every person taking the name, number, or Mark of the Beast.) Nine, concerning who will govern the Gaza Strip if Biden can force Israel to withdraw: on June 18, 2024, it was reported that Hamas has instructed 2 battalions of troops to stay out of the war with Israel and to maintain their fighting abilities so they will have the military strength to become a governing force when Israel leaves. (Note: Recent polls show that if a new election were held in Gaza, 67% of the Palestinians would vote for Hamas. It is likely that the terrorists would continue to be in power and continue to fire rockets into Israel. This is one reason Israel is determined to defeat Hamas no matter how hard Biden tries to protect them.) Ten, concerning the possibility of corruption in the Pharmaceutical industry: on June 17, 2024, Kansas announced that it is suing Pfizer for misleading Kansans about the safety and efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine. Here is my daily update on the Israel-Hamas war: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 (Day 251): The one hundred ninety-fifth day of the resumed war. Day 37 of the attack on Rafah.
Thursday, June 13, 2024 (Day 252): The one hundred ninety-sixth day of the resumed war. Day 38 of the attack on Rafah.
Friday, June 14, 2024 (Day 253): The one hundred ninety-seventh day of the resumed war. Day 39 of the attack on Rafah.
Saturday, June 15, 2024 (Day 254): The one hundred ninety-eighth day of the resumed war. Day 40 of the attack on Rafah.
Sunday, June 16, 2024 (Day 255): The one hundred ninety-ninth day of the resumed war. Day 41 of the attack on Rafah.
Monday, June 17, 2024 (Day 256): The two-hundredth day of the resumed war. Day 42 of the attack on Rafah.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (Day 257): The two-hundred-first day of the resumed war. Day 43 of the attack on Rafah.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 (Day 258): The two-hundred-and-second day of the resumed war. Day 44 of the attack on Rafah.
FYI: God does not send anyone to Hell (all of us are born with a sin nature and destined to go to Hell because we sin), but God has provided a way (Jesus) for everyone to go to Heaven (and He is the only way to get there; John 14:6). Finally, are you Rapture Ready? If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this. [email protected] Resurgence of Israel’s Military in Bible Prophecy, Part 2 - By David R. Reagan - https://www.raptureready.com/2024/06/22/resurgence-of-israels-military-in-bible-prophecy-pt-2-by-david-r-reagan/ In the first part of this fascinating look into the resurgence of Israel’s military in Bible prophecy, we looked at how God miraculously defended Israel during Israel’s War of Independence. Now we will explore God’s tremendous victories during the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur War. The Six-Day War (June 1967) Following years of tit-for-tat skirmishes, in the early 1960s, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser sought to align the Arab world under his leadership. His declared goal was to eradicate the Jewish state of Israel. In 1965, Nasser asserted, “We shall not enter Palestine with its soil covered in sand; we shall enter it with its soil saturated in blood.” A few months later, Nasser declared that he had two aims. “The immediate aim: perfection of Arab military might. The national aim: the eradication of Israel.” In May 1967, Nasser amassed Egyptian troops on Israel’s southern border. He then ordered UN troops positioned in the buffer zone between Israel and Egypt to leave. When the UN readily complied, Nasser announced: “As of today, there no longer exists an international emergency force to protect Israel. We shall exercise patience no more. We shall not complain any more to the UN about Israel. The sole method we shall apply against Israel is total war, which will result in the extermination of Zionist existence.” The Syrian Defense Minister, Hafez Assad, affirmed Syria’s enthusiasm “to enter into a battle of annihilation.” On May 22, Egypt blockaded the Straits of Tiran to all Israel shipping — an overt act of war under international law. King Hussein of Jordan then signed a defense pact with Egypt on May 30, and President Abdur Rahman Aref of Iraq joined the bellicose rhetoric by declaring, “Our goal is clear — to wipe Israel off the map.” A combined Arab army of 465,000 troops, 2,800 tanks, and 800 aircraft was poised to annihilate Israel. The Israeli leaders decided it would be suicidal to wait for the attack, and so, on June 6th, the entire Israeli Air Force (except a mere 12 planes assigned to defend Israel’s air space) launched a devastating attack on the Egyptian air force. By the end of the morning, they had virtually destroyed the Egyptian, Jordanian, and Syrian air forces. Unchallenged air superiority led to another miraculous Israeli victory after just six days of fighting. Even as the Arab armies were being decimated, Jordan’s King Hussein felt compelled to join the fighting. In response, Israel drove the Jordanian army across the Jordan River and recaptured the Old City of Jerusalem and the sacred Temple Mount. Israeli paratroopers rushed to the Western Wall — where no Jew had been allowed access for 18 years. Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the chief rabbi of the IDF (and later the chief rabbi of Israel) rushed to the wall, blew the shofar, and announced: “We have taken the City of God. We are entering the Messianic era for the Jewish people.” He understood from prophecies in the Hebrew scriptures that when the Jews are back in the land and back in their capital city, the Messiah will come. The Yom Kippur War (October 1973) Excessive Israeli confidence in their invincibility led to a dire situation just six years later. On October 6 (Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism), Egypt and Syria launched an all-out surprise attack against Israel. Crossing the Suez Canal, the Egyptians quickly overran the Israeli outposts and drove deep into the Sinai. Simultaneously, Syria attacked the Golan Heights. Anwar Sadat, the President of Egypt, had fulfilled his promise to avenge the Arab humiliation suffered in 1967. Just a few hours before the attack began, IDF Chief of Staff David Elazar recommended a preemptive air strike and immediate mobilization of the reserves. But Prime Minister Golda Meir overruled a first strike. She had been warned by Henry Kissinger that the United States would not support Israel if it struck first again. Once again, as in all its previous wars, Israel faced overwhelming odds. On the Golan Heights, 180 Israeli tanks faced an onslaught of 1,400 Syrian tanks. Along the Suez Canal, fewer than 500 Israeli defenders with only 3 tanks were attacked by 600,000 Egyptian soldiers, backed by 2,000 tanks and 550 aircraft. Nine non-combatant Arab states provided aid and financial support to the Egyptian-Syrian war effort, while the Soviet Union provided military equipment and intelligence. At great cost, Israel prevailed once again. Buoyed by massive military aid from America and brilliant military commanders, Israel turned back the initial Arab advances and recaptured the Golan Heights and the Sinai Peninsula. For example, under General Ariel Sharon, Israel won the greatest tank battle in history. By October 15, the Egyptian tank force had been destroyed, and Sharon had crossed the Suez Canal. He quickly surrounded the Egyptian Third Army, immobilized it, and started marching toward Cairo. Meanwhile, in the north, the Israeli forces had cleared the Golan Heights, recaptured Mount Hermon, and began driving toward Damascus. By October 15th, Israeli forces were 25 miles from Damascus and 63 miles from Cairo when the Soviets demanded the UN to call for a cease-fire. Once again, Israel had prevailed when there seemed to be no hope. Other Major Conflicts Since 1967, Israel has contended with Palestinian and Islamic terrorism. Palestinian terrorists demonstrated their hatred at the 1972 Olympics in Berlin when 11 Israelis were brutally murdered. Palestinian hijacking, kidnapping, and bombing have continued to this day. In 1976, while America was preparing to celebrate its Bicentennial, four terrorists hijacked an Air France flight from Tel Aviv to Paris and diverted it to Benghazi, Libya, and then Entebbe, Uganda. Israel attempted to free 106 hostages and crew through negotiation but eventually was forced to resort to a daring rescue mission. Under the command of Lt. Col. Jonathan (Yoni) Netanyahu (brother of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu), a commando force flew to Uganda on a C-130 Hercules aircraft. They landed at Entebbe airport, surprised the Ugandan guards, and quickly established control. During the raid, all seven hijackers were killed. Sadly, four hostages were killed — three from crossfire and one at the order of an enraged Idi Amin (an elderly woman had been taken to a local hospital prior to the raid). Five Israeli commandos were wounded, and tragically, Yoni Netanyahu was killed. But Israel had demonstrated its resolve and military prowess once again. That resolve has been tested repeatedly. Intifadas (“uprising” in Arabic) incited by Yassar Arafat have been followed by attacks from Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Large and small skirmishes have pitted Israel against a nebulous and unscrupulous foe. But time and time again, although bloodied and grief-stricken, Israel has prevailed. Conclusion These and other Israeli conflicts of the past 75 years prove, beyond a doubt, that God has His hand on Israel, protecting the Jewish people from assault after assault and enabling them to achieve miraculous victories — all in fulfillment of Bible prophecies about Israel in the end times. Nor can there be any doubt that God’s supernatural protection will continue. Right now, Israel is embroiled in yet another fight for its existence against radicalized Palestinian terrorists in Gaza. It could well prove to be the worst of all the wars Israel has experienced, especially if it blossoms into a regional conflagration. But Scripture tells us that Israel will overcome all these challenges to its existence — because God promised that once He replanted them on their land, “they will not again be uprooted from their land” (Amos 9:15). If this war turns out to be a fulfillment of the prophesied war of Psalm 83, then Israel will once again be overwhelmingly victorious, defeating all the Arab nations with whom it shares a common border. This will pave the way for the subsequent war of Gog and Magog, described in Ezekiel 38 and 39, when Russia, accompanied by certain Muslim nations, will come down against Israel and suffer supernatural destruction at the hands of the Lord. Israel has some very difficult days ahead, but God has made some wonderful promises to them that they can rely on. In Psalm 121:4, He says, “Behold, He who keeps Israel will not slumber and will not sleep.” In Isaiah, He promised Israel, “No weapon that is formed against you will succeed” (54:17). America needs to pay attention to these promises of God. Only by standing with and blessing Israel can we hope to be blessed. In the end, we know that all the nations of the world will come against Israel. But God will preserve them — so that a great remnant can come to salvation. Let’s pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the eternal salvation of the Jewish people! https://christinprophecy.org/ PROPHECY UPDATE VIDEOS
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DONATE HERE Your can also mail your support to: Prophecy Update PO Box 40516 Bakersfield, CA 93384 Hamas Led the Charge On October 7th, But Islam Motivated Hamas – By Hal Lindsey - https://harbingersdaily.com/hamas-led-the-charge-on-october-7th-but-islam-motivated-hamas/ The PC police say not to criticize another person’s religious faith. They usually make an exception for Bible-centered Christianity, but I really don’t mind. During the roughly three years of Jesus’ earthly ministry, He invited questions and even investigations. Skeptics willing to examine the claims of Jesus, often become Christians. God can use such examination to bring people to Himself. He’s not afraid of the light. He invented it. Through the years, I have been criticized for things I said about Islam. But surely it is right to examine, weigh, consider, and, if appropriate, criticize potentially dangerous ideas — even religious ones. Religious ideas can kill, start wars, sustain wars, oppress the innocent, and empower evil. Religious ideas should be scrutinized. It’s popular to say that all faiths are really the same, but it’s false. Christianity and Islam cannot both be true. Islam claims Jesus as a prophet but denies His deity. It even denies His well-documented story. Muslims teach that Jesus did not die on a cross. They say He didn’t die at all — just ascended to heaven. How’s that for a clever way to deny His resurrection? I’m glad that, when I was an unbeliever, I looked closely at Christ and Christianity. When I did, I found two fascinating things — flawed Christians and perfection in Jesus. To compare Islam and Christianity, start with their founders. One was a fierce warrior who not only condoned violence, but he also demanded it. (See Surah 8:13-17, 8:60, 9:14, and 9:29 to name a few.) Jesus, on the other hand, is known for saying such things as, “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). Totally different! Christians deal with their flaws by getting back to the Source. Pray and get close to God’s Word. There you will find the Prince of Peace. But when Muslims get closer to their source materials, they find violence and the infliction of pain. Most Muslims are not radicals and don’t condone terrorism. But if they raise their children to believe the Quran, their children are in danger of becoming terrorists. It’s no coincidence that so many of the world’s most vicious terror groups resolutely believe the Quran. Pramila Patten, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and her team, studied what happened on October 7, 2023. Their UN report said, “People were shot, often at close range; burnt alive in their homes as they tried to hide in their safe rooms; gunned down or killed by grenades in bomb shelters where they sought refuge; and hunted down at the Nova music festival site as well as in the fields and roads adjacent to the Nova music festival ground. Other violations included sexual violence, abduction of hostages and corpses, the public display of captives, both dead and alive, the mutilation of corpses, including decapitation, and the looting and destruction of civilian property.” She and her team also reported “sexual violence, including rape, sexualized torture, and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment.” Hamas led the charge, but Islam motivated Hamas. The Hamas attack does not reflect the actions of most Muslims, but it does reflect the Quran. All ideas are not equal. Adolf Hitler’s ideas were not as noble as those of Florence Nightingale. And Islam is not just another version of Christianity. They are as different as black and white, good and evil. Valley of Derision – Terry James - https://terryjamesprophecyline.com/2024/06/23/valley-of-derision-2/ The Lord tells, through the prophet Joel, the dire recompense for the rebellious evil of opposing His righteousness: Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong. Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O LORD. Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about. Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great. Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. (Joel 9–14) We are at this moment very near the beginning of that time, at the end of which everyone will be gathered into the Valley of Jehoshaphat–the killing field of Armageddon. As Joel declares, we now see wickedness growing daily—even hourly. It is indeed an exponential growth of evil directed primarily at God’s prescribed order of things for planet earth. Armies of the world, particularly those of nations primary to prophetic fulfillment, have already turned pruninghooks and ploughshares into swords and spears that are the incredibly powerful instruments of modern warfare. They have awakened the men of war and gathered them, as witnessed by Russia’s threatened invasion of Ukraine and China’s voracious glances at Taiwan. The world is, to any observer with a rational eye for developments, preparing to make war. It is just a matter of time until the multitudes will gather to oppose God and storm toward His touchstone to humanity, Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. They will at first rage against one another, each wanting to make that satanic prize–Jerusalem and Mount Moriah—their conquest. They will be filled with the madness their father, the devil, has planted in their reprobate minds. They will then see the black skies above earth split apart and the glory of Heaven beaming through as the Lord of Lord and King of kings and His army of redeemed saints begin their descent. Today we are in a valley of decision, of sorts. The decision is whether to be on the side of the heathens destined to oppose God and His righteousness, thus be in colleague with those who will face Christ the King in the Valley of Jehoshaphat or whether to be on God’s side by accepting His only way to redemption, thus to be on the side that opposes the wickedness we see proliferating in every direction we look. Another valley I think we can see very plainly at this time is a valley of derision. It is a place of profound struggle against the powers and principalities in high places of Ephesians 6:12. Christians who determine to fight the evil that opposes God’s righteousness comprise the nucleus of this force. While many others who don’t know Christ as their Lord also fight in this arena against wickedness, God’s people are the glue that holds fast the frontline resistance to the assaults by Lucifer’s minions, both demonic and human. Paul the apostle says the Restrainer will hold back the assaults of evil and wickedness until He is taken out of the way. The Holy Spirit is that Restrainer, and He works primarily by indwelling all who know Christ for salvation. So it is the believers of this age who must continue the struggle, empowered by God the Holy Spirit. And there is plenty of evidence to validate that God is restraining in these times so near when He will call the Church out of this doomed world of rebelliousness. We’ve witnessed time after time, for example, blockage of legislative efforts that would take America into dictatorship. The evil continues to advance, but is not allowed to completely infect the world with the sin disease that will cause God’s judgment and wrath to finally fall upon the incorrigible rebels who oppose His righteousness. The time will come when “earth dwellers” will have their way, mostly unimpeded by God’s governance. But this condition will not last long. Devastating things will begin to happen as God prepares for His Son, Jesus Christ, to return and put an end to all evil, wickedness, and rebellion. The Lord has these anti-God, anti-Christ forces in derision at this very moment. His Holy Spirit is holding back Satan’s all-out assault until the Church is taken to be with Jesus in the Rapture. Again, here is what the Lord says about what is going on now and into eternity. Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel. Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. (Psalms 2:1–12) Daily Jot: Are you ascending or descending? - Bill Wilson – www.dailyjot.com In very basic terms, we are either ascending or descending as we live out our lives. Looking at this from a worldly sense, if we are ascending, good things are happening. We are healthy. Our finances are improving. We have great relationships, a roof over our head and food on the table. Descending, however, is yet another issue. There’s been times in my life where the descent was almost like a freefall. Nothing I did was turning out right. There was sickness, a lack of money, and therefore, a lack of food, and the roof over our head was also in doubt. I read Job a lot. Often there is descent before there is ascent. Our spiritual walk allows us to ascend or descend with the confidence that the LORD is with us. In Numbers 8-12, the Torah reading is called B’ha’alotkha (When You Set Up) and begins with the final preparations for the Israelite’s journey from Sinai to the Promised Land, kind of like how we are to live out our life’s journey. The root word for b’ha’alotkha is ma’alot and it means “to ascend.” When going to Jerusalem, or even to the land of Israel, it is said that you are “going up.” The city of Jerusalem is situated on a high hill, and Jews traveling there for the three annual festivals would sing special songs of ascent. The Temple in Jerusalem was entered by 15 steps on which the priests would sing the Psalms of Ascent, (120-134), also called the Pilgrim Songs. The intention being that you are going “up” to the dwelling place of God. The instructions listed in this portion, are indeed preparation to “go up” to the holy land beginning with how Aaron is to light the Menorah, and consecrate the Levites for their special service. Before leaving Sinai the Israelites celebrate Passover, one year after the Exodus. When the camp moved out, Moses would say “Arise ADONAI! May you enemies be scattered! Let those who hate you flee before you!” When they stopped, he said, “Return ADONAI of the many, many thousands of Israel!” This was to ensure that the people of Israel knew that God was with them. This verse is said in the synagogues each time the Torah is brought out to be read, and then returned to the ark (the holding place of the Torah scroll). From these passages in Numbers we learn much about our spiritual walk in life as we live it physically. The symbolism of the Devine Light and the Menorah, the role of priests, the call to holiness, the Presence and Glory of God, the leading of God, and the many tests of the wilderness journey inform our very lives today. Each of them speak to the ultimate process of “going up” to the Presence of God, and we each have our own journey to make regarding this issue. Even descending is part of ascending if we allow the LORD to lead. Remember that the Israelites are our example as Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 10:11-12, and verse 13 punctuates our journey: “There is no temptation taken you but such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.” May we always be ascending to the Lord even in our descent. Daily Devotion: A Wall of Prayer Warriors - by Greg Laurie – www.harvest.org For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them. —Matthew 18:20 https://harvest.org/resources/devotion/a-wall-of-prayer-warriors/ - Listen The Romans, who were great military tacticians, knew how to use their shields effectively. When they came under attack, they pulled their shields together in their ranks on the front, the side, the back, and overhead, forming a defensive box. Then, they would break out and counterattack. That is what it’s like when Christians pray together. We stand together as a wall of prayer warriors marching forward. There is power in united prayer. Jesus gave us this promise: “I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them” (Matthew 18:19–20 NLT). First, let’s understand what that doesn’t mean. It doesn’t mean that two Christians can get together and decide to pray for the same thing, and it will automatically happen. James warns us, “Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure” (James 4:2–3 NLT). Sometimes, we pray for things that are just not right or things that would be harmful to us. As a result, God says, “No, I’m not going to answer that prayer.” Just because two believers may agree in prayer about something, it doesn’t mean that God necessarily will answer that prayer. The assumption of Matthew 18:19–20 is that we are in alignment with God’s will as we are praying together for something that we know God wants to do. For example, when we pray for people to put their faith in Christ, we are praying according to the will of God. And when we pray for a spiritual awakening to sweep our nation, we are praying according to the will of God. However, that doesn’t mean we can just claim, in Jesus’ name, that someone will come to Christ. That person still must respond to the gospel. God wants people to be saved, but He also has given us a free will. So, our prayer should be that God will open their eyes and show them their need for Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us, “Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God” (2 Corinthians 4:4 NLT). Jesus said, “But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!” (John 15:7 NLT). God is not a genie who will answer every request that we offer. But God will answer our prayers if we are maintaining a living communion with Him and His Word is at home in us, because we will be praying for what God wants us to pray for. PROPHECY UPDATE NEWS HEADLINES Yesterday's Prophecies - Today's Headlines http://trackingbibleprophecy.org/birthpangs.php
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