Warning Signs

Warning Signs

"Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief
prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him…

By SHARON K. GILBERT
July 10, 2008

WILL WE, OR WON'T WE? That is the question in the minds of many
regarding the probability that the US and/or Israel will attack Iran.
Not surprisingly, I've been keeping my eye on the situation, and here
are a few clues as to what might soon occur:

1. Investments put on hold: French, Spanish, and Dutch companies have
recently decided not to develop natural gas fields in Iran because the
area is "too politically risky". Do the insiders in these countries
know something? Certainly, any investment in Iran's gas fields now
could turn sour if war breaks out — or if the government
`nationalized' said fields on a whim (like Hugo Chavez has been doing
in Venezuela — and let's not forget that Chavez and Ahmadinejad are
good buddies).

2. Missile testing: Iran has tested long-range missiles that could
"put Israel, Turkey, the Arabian peninsula, Afghanistan and Pakistan
all within striking distance." In response, the US has conducted a
`missile defense test' involving scenarios that include ships in both
the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean. Back in January, Israel tested
long-range missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

3. US bases on Iran's border: Secretary of State Rice is ramping up
the language by reminding Iran that the US will defend Israel and its
allies and that "no one should be confused of that." Even the US Navy
Commander has offered an opinion, vowing that the US would not allow
Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.

5. Congressional Clues: Believe it or not, 200 Congressmen and
Congresswomen — including die-hard Democrat Barney Frank! — have
signed on to a resolution that effectively calls for a blockade on
Iran's ships in the Strait. The resolution calls on the President to
impose "stringent inspection requirements on all persons, vehicles,
ships, planes, trains, and cargo entering or departing Iran; and
prohibiting the international movement of all Iranian officials not
involved in negotiating the suspension of Iran's nuclear program".

6. The economy: The US is in deep trouble economically — foreclosures,
volatile markets, dollar insolvency, and closing businesses (leading
to lost jobs) are fueling a fast ride to an economic depression. Not
backed by gold, the dollar relies on `confidence' to remain strong,
but those holding dollars are quickly losing faith. Iran's oil bourse
is open for business and trading in euros and yen rather than dollars.
Look for this exchange to accept rubles — since Russia has made no
secret of its alliance with Iran. Historically, wartime economies
`boom' while peacetime economies falter (it takes a lot of industry to
feed the war machine). While one might say `hey, we're still in Iraq
and Afghanistan, isn't that war", I would answer, "not really". These
are listed as `peacekeeping missions' now (don't you love semantics?).

7. We're in an election year: I look at the coming presidential
election two ways. One — it will precipitate a fall event regarding
Iran and Israel. This is possible for several reasons. George Bush has
invested a lot of rhetoric in the game against Iran, and he might wish
to go down in history as having removed this grave and growing threat.
In return, Ahmadinejad may prefer to go up against his hated enemy,
GWB, rather than the likes of a President Obama (who is viewed by some
Islam nations as more Muslim than Christian, based on his father's
religion). A fall scenario could occur either preemptively (Israel
and/or the US strike Iran's nuclear facilities) or as response to a
perceived attack (along the lines of 9/11). Two — the coming election
could actually serve as a buffer between current rhetoric and a major
precipitating event. We saw this in 2001. Clinton had dealt with Iraq
for years without much action (an aerial attack now and then and a lot
of resolutions), leaving the `dirty work' to his political opposition.
Perhaps, this same dance will take place in 2008/2009, leaving Obama
to take the heat for launching a war.

Bottom Line: The clues are there, if one cares to look. But finally,
let's not forget a very important Bible prophecy in Ezekiel 38. The
prophet hears the word of the Lord saying that a great king from the
North will suddenly attack Israel along with "Persia, Ethiopia, and
Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet: Gomer, and all
his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his
bands: [and] many people with thee."

While many argue over the identity of the King of the North (I'll go
on record as saying I think it is most likely Russia), the identity of
the second country is indisputable: Persia (aka Iran). Could the
Ezekiel 38 war be just months away — if that? If the AntiChrist wishes
to present himself as `Christ' (remember that `anti' means `in place
of' as well as `against'), then he'll need a fake Armageddon. The
Ezekiel 38 war could fit the bill nicely.

So, what do we do? Pray, my friends. Pray that the will of the Lord is
done on Earth, and that you and I make use of every moment we have to
demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ; that we unfailingly preach Him
crucified, risen, and returning; and that we all keep our eyes lifted
up, for our redemption truly draweth nigh.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pastorandclergyinfo/
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"The conversion of the entire population to Islam and the extinction of every form of dissent is the ideal of the Muslim State - This is Islamic Peace"

A moderate Moslem is one who sends others blow themselves up.

Apocalypse now ushered by Ahmadinejad

Remember this?

http://www.albawaba.com/en/countries/Iran/201361

Apocalypse now ushered by Ahmadinejad

Posted: 30-07-2006 , 14:04 GMT


The decision by Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to respond to Western demands to a new proposal regarding the cessation of Iran’s nuclear efforts on August 22, a seemingly arbitrary date, rather than the earlier date set by the West raises some interesting questions.

Western demands for a response by mid-July have gone unheeded thus far, while August 22, which falls at the end of the corresponding Iranian month of Mordad, will likely be when Iran will voice its opinion of the controversial proposal, according to the Free Republic.

An explanation as to why Ahmadinejad chose such a date may lie in the heart of Islamic tradition, while at the same time highlight the West’s inability to understand the extent of the clash of civilizations at hand between the age-old Judeo-Christian tradition and that of their successor, Islam.

According to the Shiite Muslim tradition, of which Ahmadinejad is a strong follower, the 12th imam, or the so-called “hidden” Imam Mahdi, has miraculously been kept alive since his disappearance in 874 AD.

The revered Imam is set to return at a time of great global chaos, war and bloodshed, after which an era of Islamic justice will be ushered in.

Some believe that Imam Mahdi will be returning some time this August, also the time some military experts predict that Iran will be ready to construct its first nuclear weapon.

Also important to note is that fact that August 22 of the current year also corresponds with the Islamic date of Rajab 28. This day is the same day on which the great Saladin conquered and entered Jerusalem, further evidence of Ahmadinejad’s belief in the regional importance of the date chosen by him to report to the West.

Apparently, Ahmadinejad sees himself as an instrument to pave the way for the arrival of Imam Mahdi as well as an important successor to Saladin in terms of the liberation of Jerusalem. He has reportedly used public appearances on a number of occasions to make clear his confidence that he and other true believers can affect the apocalyptic timetable, urging Iranians to prepare to back him in the momentous endeavor at hand.

Though many maintain that such connections many be coincidental at best, time will tell whether or not Ahmadinejad is in fact attempting to influence the coming of Imam Mahdi and a return of worldwide Islamic justice, Jerusalem included.

© 2006 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)
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"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't." -General George S. Patton

Psalm 82-8: Arise, O God, judge the earth, for You inherit all the nations.

Ahh yes, thanks for reminding me Kaffir. It's the old presto chango, here's the Madhi in your face thingie again. But you know, "certain" Christians have been guilty of this sort of thing for years. They have wanted a nation of Israel and the start of Armaggedon for many years to hasten in the return of Messiah.

Deep down inside, I want to say... "Silly rabbits, it will come to pass in G-d's timing".

You cannot force the Creator of Heaven and earth to do your bidding!

Alien/Paddy
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"The conversion of the entire population to Islam and the extinction of every form of dissent is the ideal of the Muslim State - This is Islamic Peace"

A moderate Moslem is one who sends others blow themselves up.

Amen!

Amen to that Bro!
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"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't." -General George S. Patton

Psalm 82-8: Arise, O God, judge the earth, for You inherit all the nations.

SIGNS

Excellent article! I couldn't agree more and with the seizure of Indy Mac and possibly Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac, I would almost say that war is imminent in attempts to "save" our economy.
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