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!”
