Fly 'til I die...

As Israel continues its barrage against Hamas and Syrian and Iranian-backed Hezbollah, it is important to mention now that Syria is not mentioned as being part of the Magog invasion of Israel in Ezekiel 38-39. Here's why: "The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.... And behold at eveningtide trouble; and before the morning he is not. This is the portion of them that spoil us, and the lot of them that rob us." Isaiah 17:1, 14 and Jeremiah 49:23-27 mentions the destruction of Syria's capital. Damascus is "The Oldest Continuously Inhabited City" in the world, but not for long according to Isaiah and Jeremiah. Israel could very well push into Syria if Hezbollah doesn't back down. In the interim, Iran is warning Israel not to target Syria. I'm sure they haven't bothered to read Isaiah's prophecy, but they should so they know how it will end for Damascus.

In other relevant news:

Hezbollah wants to move the captured Israeli troops to Iran...

Iran remains defiant about abandoning its nuclear ambitions...

Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, again, boasts that Israel will be destroyed in the near future...

Russia condemns Israeli fighting in Lebanon and Gaza...

Iran was present at North Korea's Taepodong-2 missile launches...

Egypt is looking like an Israeli ally, nearly brokering a deal for the release of Cpl. Gilad Shalit until Hamas broke off negotiations...The Bible mentions cities of Saudi Arabia (Sheba and Dedan) and Egypt (Mizraim) sitting on the sidelines, watching the Magog invasion unfold. Could it be that the brink of WWIII is in our midst with the capture of Cpl. Gilad Shalit? More importantly, the elements are coming together for the Magog invasion led by the yet unidentified Gog. President Bush is correct in letting Israel do its thing. These events will usher in God's plan to let everyone know he still exists and rules forever and ever(Ezekiel 38:23).

All these events are significant to us as Christians and some more than others watch with great anticipation as I do. Ezekiel 37, the "vision of dry bones" verse was fulfilled May 14, 1948 when Israel became a state, and started the end times discussions altogether. All this conflict is misunderstood to those who do not know Christ. It's my hope that anyone reading this will open their heart and minds to His love. We know these things have to happen for the end to come. If you don't know Jesus, check out these sites:

Got Jesus? at www.harpazo.net/gotJesus.html. It's a great site and will undoubtedly answer a lot of questions you may have.

Good People Don't Go to Heaven at www.harpazo.net/nogood.html

What We Believe and Why at www.harpazo.net/WeBelieve.html

Now would be a good time to go find your Bible. In the words of Jack Bauer, "Do it, now!" The news is just going to get uglier...