Middle East Turmoil

Last week in our message, we highlighted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to the U.S. Congress and pointed out his feelings about the danger of a nuclear Iran for Israel and the whole world. He also considers the current proposed nuclear deal with Iran will do little to slow down their path to the bomb. He felt it necessary to speak up now for the actual continued existence of Israel and its people similar to Queen Esther's stance for the Jews in ancient Persia.

Today, we will look at an overview of scenarios in most of the Middle East because almost all areas are tense and dangerous regarding the safety of Israel. Last week, Netanyahu also shared we should not be fooled by what appears to be Iran's attempt to reign in the threat of ISIS. In reality, he shared both Iran and ISIS are determined to control and dominate the Middle East and the whole world. He stated about Israel, "The enemy of your enemy is your enemy." Both are immediate and dangerous threats to Israel.

The situation in Jordan suddenly has become curious and tense. Jordan for many years has been a friend of Israel and their leaders have worked hard to bring about peace in the Middle East. Now, the threat of ISIS has changed things dramatically. Recently a member of the Jordanian military was captured and executed resulting in air strikes against ISIS. It appears Jordan might be the Third Target for ISIS domination after Iraq and Syria. If ISIS does conquer Jordan, this means ISIS would be located right on Israel's doorstep.

Then there is Egypt. . .an encouraging report. They have done a good job, of eliminating in Egypt proper and the Sinai Peninsula, of Jihadist terror groups and even went to the defense of Coptic Christians in Libya. Is this the start of an End Times Scenario? Isaiah 19:23-24 says. "In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria. . .and Israel will be one of three with Egypt and Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land." 

In response to these reports, we should all be praying and proclaiming verses from Psalm 47:2,3,7,8 that says, "For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth, He will subdue the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet. For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with understanding. God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne."

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Each Day,

Frank