As far back as 1996, we forecast that Iraq would fall to Iran. Then when the U.S. deposed Saddam Hussein in 2003, I wrote in the June 2003 Trumpet, “It may seem shocking, given the U.S. presence in the region now, but prophecy indicates that in pursuit of its goal, Iran will probably take over Iraq.” How could we know that? Because of Bible prophecy! (You can read the specific reasons why we foresaw that Iraq would fall under its influence in my booklet The King of the South.)
Scripture makes plain that Iran is the king of the south. Iran is the tiger and the Islamic State is the mouse. There is no way we can ever solve our problems if we do not realize who our real enemy is and quit playing games.
Look at the disaster America has gotten itself into as a result of turning its back on God. These curses are going to intensify until we repent. When will this nation recognize that? When will you recognize that? Every person needs to answer that question for himself or herself—because the evidence is building all the time that something is dreadfully wrong with the U.S. today.
But even in all of this, there is good news. Daniel 11, which ends with the prophecy of the king of the south, should continue right through chapter 12 with no chapter break: “And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time …” (Daniel 12:1). This “time of trouble” is building now! We can see it right on the doorstep, and it is going to be unparalleled horror.
But notice how this verse concludes: “[A]nd at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.” God promises to protect His people—those who are faithful in obeying Him today.
The good news continues: “And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever” (verses 2-3). If we just obey God and give ourselves over to Him, then He is going to reward us beyond imagination! He says we will shine like the brightness of the stars forever! God will give us that reward if we get our minds where they ought to be and help proclaim God’s message to this dying world.
Events are rapidly developing into the worst trouble that this Earth has ever experienced. God wants to stop this madness. If we heed God now, He promises to greatly bless us. Although the events just ahead are some of the worst that this weary Earth has ever seen, we can be protected from them. And thankfully, good news is on the horizon. God promises that the trouble will only last a short time—and then He will establish His Kingdom on Earth!
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