Prophecy Update: Friday Dec.8th 2017.
I am sitting here waiting for the president to speak about Jerusalem. It is Tuesday at 1PM and everyone in the world is up in arms about this speech. The president already called leaders in the Middle East to inform them of this speech. As I listen live, I want to record my thoughts. It is amazing to me that we live in a time that Jerusalem is in the hands of the Jews and that God has brought them back to their ancient land. Jerusalem is the epicenter and the heavy stone for the nations of the world to deal with. Last Thursday the UN again cursed Israel by declaring that Jerusalem is not Jewish. I am offended by that as a Christian because it attacks the scriptures and our Messiah Jesus who is Jewish! Jesus wept over Jerusalem and loves the city and the people in the city. Bible Prophecy is coming true in our day, what a thrilling time to be alive! Erdogan of Turkey, Mahmoud Abbas the Palestinian leader, and Jordan king Hussien all threatened the president when he told them about what he was going to do. The Palestinian’s responded to the news by promising days of rage; the world may reject Gods truth but they will suffer the consequences. I see Psalm 83 being fulfilled soon because the Arab nations say all the time, ‘come let us wipe them out as a nation that the name of Israel will be no more.’ Here is the president 1:12pm.
This is a new approach to the problem in the Middle East, he cites the 1995 act to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel. Every president has refused to move the embassy, and we are no closer to a peace deal. The president said it is time to officially declare that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. This is in the best interest of the USA and peace between the Palestinians and the Jews. Acknowledging this is a fact and is important to making peace. The president mentions that it is the home of their government, Knesset, supreme court, etc. Israel is one of the most successful democracies in the world! Wow—I am blown away by this. He praised Israel for giving freedom to Muslims and Christians in the nation. Other presidents have not acknowledged that Israel had a capital but no more—it is the recognition of reality. This is blowing me away guys!!! I am directing the State Department to move the embassy to the city of Jerusalem. I want to make one point very clear, we are dedicated to a lasting peace agreement.
The President is a leader, he is moving the world to accept something that is reality. He said that he wants peace, but the only thing that goes thru my head is they cry peace when there is no peace. The Iranians have a goal to kill the Jews and eradicate Israel from the map. The president just sat down to sign something and I guess it is the declaration he just made. It is 1:24 so it was a short speech.
Some responses I am seeing on some news outlets:
World leaders condemn Trump speech. They are interviewing Jerusalem mayor Nir Birkat and he is defending the decision.
“The Palestinian representative to Britain says decision would be kiss of death for peace process.”
US intention to move embassy to Jerusalem is sign of ‘incompetence and failure’, Iran’s Supreme Leader says.
Turkey says recognition would plunge region and world ‘into a fire with no end in sight’
Hamas has said Trump’s decision opens “gates of hell” while the Palestine Liberation Organization says the declaration destroys two-state solution.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has said that Trump’s unilateral decision is regrettable, and France does not support it.
Meanwhile in Jerusalem, the municipality has illuminated the walls of the Old City in red, white and blue to show thanks to Mr. Trump’s recognition of it as Israel’s capital.
Benjamin Netanyahu says any peace deal with Palestinians must recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital.
“This decision will open the gates of hell on US interests in the region,” Ismail Radwan, an official with Hamas, told journalists after Trump’s announcement. Radwan called on Arab and Islamic states to “cut off economic and political ties with the US embassy and expel American ambassadors to cripple” this decision.
Zechariah 12:3, “It will come about in that day that I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who lift it will be severely injured. And all the nations of the earth will be gathered against it.”
Benjamin Netanyahu just gave a speech and said this, “Jerusalem has been the focus of our hopes, our dreams, our prayers for three millennia, from every corner of the earth our people have yearned to return to Jerusalem to touch its golden stones to walk its hallowed streets. So it’s rare to be able to speak of new and genuine milestones in the glorious history of this city. Yet, today’s announcement by President Trump is such an occasion. We’re profoundly grateful for the president, for his courageous and just decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to prepare for the opening of the US embassy here. This decision reflects the president’s commitment to an ancient but enduring truth, to fulfilling his promises and to advancing peace.”
Now it is Friday morning, Dec.8th and I am responding to the last few days and the response to this announcement. The UN has called a Security Council meeting about the decision. Show a little love to Israel and what do you get? The anti-Semites act as they always do, with hatred and fury. While many nations threaten war over this, I see nothing new. Iran has been threatening war since 1979! They declare every Friday that they are going to destroy Israel and they have not done it yet. Hamas, Hezbollah, Fatah, Islamic Jihad, etc. etc. all have declared that the ultimate goal for their organizations is to wipe out the Jews from the earth. Why is there no Security Council meeting about the ongoing threat of annihilation? It is a violation of UN rules to advocate for the total destruction of one race of people! Yet, the UN dives in and supports those who wish to kill Jews! So lets get this straight, everyone is against the decision but Israel and America? YNET news reported this morning:
“The world didn’t like US President Donald Trump’s speech. The Palestinians didn’t like it, leaders of Islamic states didn’t like it, Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t like it, leaders of friendly European countries didn’t like it and neither did left-wing speakers in Israel and veteran American peace negotiators. With all due respect to their concerns, this time they are wrong. Trump is right.”
Why is Trump right? Because there has been no peace in my lifetime between Jews and the Arab nations. YNET went on to say, “He is right about the case in question: The world’s 70-year refusal to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital was a foolish mistake, the result of diplomatic cowardice and neglect on the part of Israel’s governments. It’s time to fix that mistake. Moreover, there is no agreement in sight. The argument that the speech harms the peace process is baseless, as there is no peace process going on.”
I have not seen any armies moving on the nation of Israel because of this announcement. The reason is that the Arab nations do not have armies that have a chance against Israel! Why? Israel is a nation that makes things, creates things, starts new businesses, builds things, and gives freedom to her citizens. Many presidents promised to do what Trump did, Trump is the only one who stood on truth and recognized the obvious.
We should care about Israel because God promised that He would bring Israel back to the land and the prophetic clock started again. The promise of God is that all of the nations would turn on Israel before He establishes Jerusalem as the capital of the world and Christians have an obligation to love the Jews and bless them. When our nation blesses Israel, we are blessed and the Jews are blessed. I hope for the Middle East to change their hearts towards Israel by blessing them and not cursing them. Instead of starting riots that only hurt Arabs, why not drop the anger and seek peace. The truth is that God declared Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel and all Christians should support the LORD! Isaiah 62 says, “For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet, Until her righteousness goes forth like brightness, And her salvation like a torch that is burning. The nations will see your righteousness, And all kings your glory; And you will be called by a new name Which the mouth of the LORD will designate.” I do not know another political party on earth that has stated that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel except the Republican Party! All nations will eventually admit it, all nations will see Jerusalem’s righteousness and all kings will come and bow down to Israel’s Messiah! Here is the quote from the party platform: “We recognize Jerusalem as the eternal and indivisible capital of the Jewish state and call for the American embassy to be moved there in fulfillment of U.S. law.” AMEN
