The Imminent Threat of Global War

Our world is at the crossroads of a very critical moment in history. “The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists is keeping the Doomsday Clock set at 100 seconds to midnight — the closest it has ever been to apocalypse” (www.news.yahoo.com).  The Russian invasion of Ukraine and Vladmir Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons is moving the world closer to the possibility of a horrific development that would threaten the lives of millions of people across Europe and around the world.

In addition to this war is the concern that Communist China is threatening to invade Taiwan, and possibility Japan.  This power move by China has been expected for several years now.  The recent agreement between Russia and China indicates that these two global forces of anarchy are planning to challenge the old-world order that recognizes the United States as the dominant leader.  Also, in recent days, Iran has attacked the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq.  Unfortunately, the weakness of America, especially demonstrated by the embarrassing departure from Afghanistan, is fueling these bold moves by evil tyrants around the world. 

Many world leaders fear that an evil emerging new world order is taking shape to challenge the dominance of the United States and the West.  This evil order includes the alliance of China, Russia, Iran, and Turkey. 

Israeli leaders continue to warn the world that the greatest threat is not China or Russia, but the radical leaders of the Islamic world in Iran and Turkey.  These leaders are motivated by a passionate religious fervor.  They believe their country is destined to bring world-wide destruction that will prepare the way for their coming messiah.  Muslim terrorists have demonstrated they are willing to sacrifice themselves for this cause.  In contrast, Russia and China seem to be rational actors on the global stage.  They want power, prestige, and wealth.  This is not accomplished by destroying the world.

Perhaps the greatest threat to the world is the possible development of a nuclear Iran.  Everyone agrees that Iran is enriching uranium far beyond what is necessary for peaceful purposes.   The Iranians want a nuclear bomb to blackmail the world into submission to their god – Allah.  Should they develop a nuclear arsenal, it would set in motion a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, one of the most volatile regions on the planet.  In recent days, President Biden has attempted to contact the Persian Gulf Arab leaders to seek their assistance with the current oil crisis.   These leaders have refused to answer Biden’s phone calls.  They refuse to talk to a person who is aiding their enemy – Iran. 

At the top of the Iran’s hit list is the nation of Israel.  They have verbally made that clear for several decades.  Consequently, Israel has vowed that it will act alone if necessary to halt Iran’s march toward a nuclear bomb.  They consider this to be an existential threat.  This could set in motion a major war in the Middle East.

It is both foolish and alarming that the Biden administration is currently acquiring the services of Russia to encourage Iran to once again accept a nuclear agreement that would supposedly temporarily limit Iran’s ability to have a nuclear bomb.  This proposed agreement would allow Iran to continue to advance their nuclear capabilities, remove economic sanctions, and award them with billions of dollars.  Everyone knows that Iran cannot be trusted.  They have demonstrated they will not abide by any agreement.  Furthermore, giving them a windfall of billions of dollars will financially fuel their terrorist campaign in the Middle East and around the world.  The recent Iranian attack upon the U.S. consulate in Iraq demonstrates that Iran considers the U.S. to be an enemy.  It is foolish to negotiate with evil enemies who demonstrate their hatred for you.   

The Biden administration and those in Europe who agree with him are acting recklessly and placing the world in grave danger.  The collapse of the West and the bold movements of evil nations in the east are preparing the world for the formation of the kingdom of the Antichrist that will rule the world during the Tribulation. 

At some point in time, Russia and its coalition partners mentioned in Ezekiel 38 – Iran, Turkey, Libya, and Sudan – will make their move against Israel.  Perhaps this will be triggered by Israel’s attempt to destroy Iran’s nuclear march toward a nuclear weapon. 

Jesus said that the period prior to the Tribulation would be a time of “wars and rumors of war” (Matthew 24:6).  That time has arrived.  So, “be listening for the shout that will take us out!”

Ukrainian Jews arrive in Israel

The big picture story of the end-times is the return of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland.  Currently, almost one-half of the global Jewish population has returned to Israel.  Both history and the prophetic Scriptures demonstrate that war times and social unrest in the world play a large role in forcing the Jewish people to immigrate to Israel.

More than 2,000 years ago, the Romans forced the remnant Jewish population living in Israel to leave.  They were scattered to the nations of the world.  During this period, Jews have been able to live in other nations for a short period of time until dangerous circumstances made it difficult for them to remain there.  Long ago, God promised the Jewish people that they would not be able to find rest while living in the Gentile nations.  He said, “And the LORD shall scatter thee among all the people, even from the one end of the earth even unto the other … And among these nations shall thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind: And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shall fear day and night, and shall have none assurance of thy life” (Deuteronomy 28:64-66).   

According to the Bible, these difficult circumstances will continue unto the end of this age.  In the last days, the prophetic Scriptures predict that the modern state of Israel would be reborn (Isaiah 66:8).  During the difficult times of the last days, the newly reborn nation would suffer rejection and wars.  During these difficult times, Jews from all over the world would join their brethren in answering the divine call to return to Israel.  God promised, “For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land” (Ezekiel 36:24). 

As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many Ukrainian Jews are returning to Israel.  Israel is expecting about 150,000 Ukrainian Jews to immigrate in the next few weeks.  Bible prophecy continues to take place right before our eyes!

Russia Hiring Syrians to Fight in Ukraine

The Jewish Press reported on March 7, 2022, that Russia has employed Syrians to fight alongside of Russian troops in Ukraine.  It is reported that these Syrian troops have urban combat experience in the war with other Islamic radical elements in Syria in the last few years.  Russia is ramping up its forces to attack major urban centers in Ukraine.

This is a critical development.  According to the Bible, Russia and its allies will invade Israel in the last days from the northern parts of Israel – the Syrian border along the Golan Heights (Joel 2:20; Ezekiel 38:15 & 39:2).  It appears that Russia is already forming its coalition for this battle that will happen in “the latter days” (Ezekiel 38:8, 16).  It is very apparent that the Syrians will join their Russian partners in this Biblical war of Gog and Magog.

Text Box:  Recently, I reported in another article that other radical groups are being employed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.  Read my March 2022 newsletter for more details on this future prophetic war that seems to be on the immediate horizon.

Threat at U.S. Southern Border

Border wall pic
Crossing the border wall.

One of the serious signs of the last days is the preparations for a One-World government. See Psalm 2:1-3 and Revelation 13:7. For this to take place, the global players who are attempting to make this happen realize they must bring about the demise of the United States. The U.S. is the world’s most powerful nation in the free world. However, that is rapidly changing.
The globalists are using several strategies to bring about the collapse of the U.S. They are attempting to change the nation spiritually, morally, economically, educationally, and politically. At this moment, America is fighting for its life as one of the world’s last true democracies. One of the ways to bring down this nation is to flood it with immigrants that will change the make-up of this once great nation. This is one of the purposes behind the current administration’s open southern border policy.
The current open border policy is a threat to the national security of America. A recent Gatestone Institute article highlighted the invasion of illegal immigrants flooding our southern border with Mexico. Records show that in 2021, almost 1.7 million migrants attempted to enter the U.S. illegally. This is the highest number ever recorded in our history. Data indicates that in 2021 at least 63 percent of those who illegally entered America were from countries other than Mexico. Many of these are enemies of America. It is known that many of them have prior criminal convictions. They are also bringing dangerous illegal drugs across the border.
They are flooding our medical facilities in the southern states, threatening their economic demise. They are placing a massive economic burden upon our government. The current administration is offering billions of dollars in economic aid to these illegal immigrants, while assisting them to settle within our borders. All of this is happening when our nation is facing unprecedented rates of unemployment and runaway inflation. This is a recipe for disaster.
Gatestone Institute comments, “When almost 2 million people arrive in your country in one year (a population larger than many major cities), then there are consequences for local services, healthcare, education, housing, police, fire and EMT – all of the threads of our community fabric. This has nothing to do with race or country of origin. It is a demographic challenge – sheer number of human beings” (www.gatestoneinstitute.org , “Biden’s Borders: The Threat to America and the Threat to the Free World, February 1, 2022).

Wars & Rumors of Wars

The Tribulation Period will be a time of radical geopolitical change. The balance

Picture of Chinese President Xi Jinping with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping with Russian President Vladimir Putin

of power will shift from West to East. We are potentially watching a very dangerous and sudden shift in the geopolitical power structure. The balance of power that has existed for 80 years since World War II may be coming to an end. After the world fought two World Wars, the geopolitical power structure shifted toward the West and democracy. The East, with it autocratic forms of government, was defeated. The Tribulation Period will feature the global empire of the Antichrist in the Middle East.
It appears that Russia and China see the weakness of the United States and Europe and are attempting to reestablish their global influence. A recent Gatestone Institute article highlighted this critical development.
“As Russia continues its troop build-up along the border with Ukraine, China has markedly increased its military activity near Taiwan. The twin geopolitical flashpoints, separated by 8,000 kilometers (5,000 miles), are raising concerns that Russia and China could coordinate or conduct concurrent military offensives that the United States and its allies may find difficult to stop.
“A failure to deter Russia and China — deterrence, especially military pre-positioning near the area under threat, is the least costly way to avoid war — would deal a potentially crushing blow to the post-World War II liberal international order. That system, whose principles and norms — including adherence to the rule of law, respect for human rights and the promotion of liberal democracy, as well as preserving the sanctity of territorial sovereignty and existing boundaries — has regulated the conduct of international relations for nearly 80 years.”
“If they succeed in dividing the world into zones of exclusive control, Russia and China would effectively collapse the Western global order and restore the unstable international system of great power rivalry that existed before — and ended with — the two world wars of the twentieth century.” (www.gatestoneinstitute.org)