Is The Stage Being Set For The War of Gog and Magog?
Posted: Sunday, March 29, 2009
by Joel Kontinen
http://joelkontinen.blogspot.com/
The Old Testament prophet Ezekiel saw a series of visions in which the armies of Gog and Magog invaded Israel. The word of the Lord came to him, advising him to prophesy against Gog and several other nations:
In the latter years you will come into the land of those brought back from the sword and gathered from many people on the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate; they were brought out of the nations, and now all of them dwell safely. You will ascend, coming like a storm, covering the land like a cloud, you and all your troops and many peoples with you. (Ezek. 38: 8-9).
The First World War brought an end to the Turkish occupation of the promised land. Great Britain took over the land. In 1917 British foreign secretary Arthur James Balfour issued a statement that history knows as the Balfour Declaration: " His Majesty's government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people."
However, the British did little to carry out their promise. It was not until after the holocaust of World War II that large numbers of Jews were able to return to the land of their fathers. In 1948 Israel became a sovereign state. Since then, the surrounding Arab countries have time and again attempted and failed - to drive "the Jewish entity" into the sea. The wars of 1948, 1956, 1967 and 1973 only made Israel stronger.
Ezekiel's prophecy lists the nations that will take part in an attempt to occupy Israel:
Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: "Behold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal. I will turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and lead you out, with all your army, horses, and horsemen, all splendidly clothed, a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords. Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya are with them, all of them with shield and helmet; Gomer and all its troops; the house of Togarmah from the far north and all its troops-many people are with you." (Ezek. 38: 2-6).
Prophetic language differs from a literal use of language in that it tends to be more figurative. However, this list includes many nations that hate the Jews. Persia or Iran is the most obvious one. Iran will probably have a nuclear bomb within a few months. The biblical Ethiopia corresponds to today's Sudan. Gog is probably Russia.
The Jews are indeed living in their own land, being " brought out of the nations" but they do not yet "dwell safely" there, so something still has to happen before Ezekiel's vision can be fulfilled. Perhaps a peace agreement will be signed in the near future. But it will soon be broken.
Why would Russia and her allies want to attack Israel? Russia's natural gas reserves are emptying while massive reservoirs of natural gas were recently found in Israeli waters. America and the EU will do well to be on good terms with Israel since Israel might soon become one of the leading exporters of natural gas.
According to Ezekiel's prophecy, Gog and Magog will suffer a disastrous defeat and Israel will be able to use their weapons as fuel for seven years. This period might well correspond to the Great Tribulation that according to the Book of Revelation lasts seven years.
I am not saying that the War of Gog will start next week or even next year. But sooner or later all prophesies will be fulfilled.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Joel, thank you for writing about this. It is indeed on its way. Too many other prophecies are in play for it to be too far off. It's interesting that priests are being trained and walls for the 3rd temple are being built. I believe it will be some sort of peace treaty as well. The one world financial system is being pushed as well as the great call for spiritual unity. We are in the midst for sure. Blessings to you! TeresaThanks for reading, Teresa. Yes, indeed, it seems that the stage is being set. But I think we should above all remember Jesus' admonition in Acts 1:7-8 about being overly interested in dates: the important thing is to preach the gospel to the lost.Blessings to you,JoelAmen and Amen! Every opportunity to the Spirit gives, we need to share the Gospel message. Keep on keepin' on!I do agree.Joel
Very very interesting and exciting news. Nice to read articles and know that prophesies are being fulfilled. Thank you for this article. may many find the Way before it is late.Regards,SwapnaThanks for reading,God bless,Joel
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