What's going on in the Middle-East? What will happen?
There is a prophecy made by Isaiah that reads:
"The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap." Isaiah 17-1
The Syrian civil war has gone on for nearly two years now. The prophecy is relatively short and sweet, but it speaks for itself. Many preachers will still claim that this prophetic event has already been fulfilled, however, look at the text. The verse clearly states that the city of Damascus would no longer be a city-at all. It gives us the impression that Damascus has been left uninhabitable.
So that goes to prove that the prophecy has not occurred yet. But it is in the works even now.
You've probably seen on the news that Israel attacked Syria. For two years now, Syria has only had to worry about the rebels on the inside, now they are facing an outside force. And you'll notice that Israel's main target was near Damascus.
The tensions in the Middle East are heating up at a rapid pace. Already, Iran, and Egypt have condemned Israel for the air-strike, and Syria has vowed to retaliate against Israel.
If they do, it's possible all out war could break out between Israel, and Syria. And then, when Damascus is destroyed, the other nations in support of Syria would attack Israel, which is another prophecy found in Psalm 83.
And then in that war, Israel will still remain victorious, but then the bible says that a Russian/Islamic coalition will attack Israel. This will be a much bigger offensive by the enemies of Israel. This prophecy is found in Ezekiel 38, and 39.
The enemies of Israel will come upon Israel like a cloud, but this time, God Himself will intervene, and wipe out a sixth of the nations that helped in the attack.
The situation in the Middle-East is much more serious than what we see. Damascus will soon become a "ruinous heap", and Jesus is soon to be returning. Don't look at these things and fret. Jesus told us that these things must come to pass, and when we see these things happening, we are to look up, for our redemption draws near.
Let these things strengthen your faith in God. This goes to prove that there is a God. He had prophets prophecy these things so that we would not be taken off guard when they happen.
These things are happening right before our eyes, and where will your eyes be? On the things of this world, or looking toward our blessed hope?
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