How many times have we heard the statement that , the Nation of Israel and the City of Jerusalem in particular are the keys to understanding the prophecies concerning the very end of the gentile age?
Read almost any legitimate newspaper on a daily basis and we can very easily see that Biblical Prophecy in regards to the return of the Son of God, is spelled out bit by bit, article by article, page by page.
In just the last week we have seen Russia turn from embracing a pro-western attitude to a return to the saber rattling and brutish forms of diplomacy, that are reminiscent of what was known as the Cold War Era. Threatening to target European cities with nuclear tipped missiles, and ordering a resurgent Russian military to be ready to accept an onslaught of new materials and weapons.
We must remember that it is prophesied that an alliance between what most scholars believe to be Russian soil and peoples, and those that make up the Muslim nations will come against the Nation of Israel prior to Christ’s return. ( Ezekiel chs. 37 & 38 )
One of the most significant stories of last week (in my opinion) was that of ex Prime Minister of Israel and past Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Shimon Peres, being elected and appointed to the Presidency of Israel.
It is a position that in reality wields very little power to control the government of Israel.
It is however significant in light of the following facts.
Shimon Peres was born in Poland.
Shimon Peres is 83 years old.
Shimon Peres was personal assistant to the first Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben Gurion.
Shimon Peres is a Nobel Laureate.
Shimon Peres has always pursued peace before aggression.
Shimon Peres is the last living government official of his generation, the generation that saw both the establishment of the Nation of Israel, and the victory in the Six Day War of June 1967, in which the Temple Mount and the Western Wall were captured and reclaimed as Jewish territory along with the West Bank, which has now been turned over to Palestinian control.
Shimon Peres as elder statesmen will be very respected and his word will carry more weight than past presidential office holders.
Shimon Peres has stated that his entire term will be dedicated to seeking peace by any and all means.
What does that all mean?
Let us look at what the Holy Scripture gives as reason that this is significant, and then you can make up your own mind, if this is meaningful or not.
In the book of Isaiah chapter 66 vs. 8 we read where the Prophet is speaking to the Lord.
“Who hath heard of such a thing? Who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once? For as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.”
Isaiah had just heard the prediction that the final restoration of Israel will be astonishing and complete and that the nation will “be born at once” during a time of great travail. The prophecy was partially fulfilled on May 15, 1948 when Israel declared its independence, and will finds its final fulfillment when Christ returns.
The Fig Tree was established, and the people that had been scattered among the nations for two thousand years, had been re-gathered and is ongoing at this time.
Jesus being quoted in the book of Luke, speaks of the fig tree and her maturity.
Luke ch 13 vs. 28-30 “Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.”
That is the significance in all of this.
The nation has been restored on May 14 1948
The City of David, Jerusalem, is in Jewish possession, June 7 1967,
There is a world wide war going on that is not nation against nation but is kingdom against kingdom.
We see the alignment of nations as prophesied in the book of Ezekiel ch 38.
The last politician that represents a specific generation is once again in the political spotlight. And his remaining natural years would seem to be short.
And that specific generation will not pass until all things pertaining to the gentile age are fulfilled.
Please seek the Lord and listen for His voice as to whether all this has direct implications in the end of days.
In any stretch of the imagination our time in the Church Age is growing short.
To be effective we must do as John the Baptist did and declare that the Kingdom is at hand and it is time to make straight the path in the wilderness.
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