18 This is what will happen in that day: When Gog attacks the land of Israel, my hot anger will be aroused, declares the Sovereign Lord.
In 1948 the nation of Israel became an independent state again, I think this is a start to fulfiling prophesy about Israel and Jews returning from being scattered. The bible talks about an attack from the North. I know during the cold war people thought maybe Russia was the nation from the north that would attack. I don't know who it is, but I'm comforted by his promise that it will be unsuccessful.
The middle east is constantly a wreck, probably during all periods of times people could connect the dots to possible end times. I have never really worried about it, figuring it is inevitable because it is part of God's plan. But I still find it fascinating to try to pick up the clues of how todays society may or may not be fitting in with the prophecies of thousands of years ago.
no real take, just some rambling. have a good weekend.
knut
I don't have a great take today. I did enjoy reading yours.....the only thing I would add is the last line of the chapter. "23 “‘I’ll show you how great I am, how holy I am. I’ll make myself known all over the world. Then you’ll realize that I am God.’”
ReplyDeleteIts funny how when you get into an arguement, and it turns to the "I'm gonna............." You can't compete with God in this way. When God says, "I will show you how great I am........." that's a "drop the mic" moment. You know its goin down. when the creator of everything says he's going to show you something....let alone how great he is......look out! You better be on his side when that goes down!
have a great weekend
tp