The Bear And The Lion Join
Hands
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 Bear and
Lion March 2, 2008 |
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It is amazing to watch Bible Prophecy come together
right in front of our eyes. Things that were hard to imagine a few
years ago suddenly spring forth. The Bear of Daniel 7 and the Bear's
feet on the Beast in Revelation the 13th chapter represent the
nation of Iran. The Lion in Daniel 7 along with the Lion's mouth on
the Beast in Revelation the 13th chapter represent the nation of
Babylon, now known to the world as Iraq. Before it is all over the
Beast will have come together to form the ten nation confederacy
that the Bible speaks about. I know this must be a surprise to many
but not to God who knows all things from the beginning of
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Now Iran and Iraq are coming together, the Bear and the
Lion. When Iranian president Ahmedinajad came to Iraq he was welcomed with
red carpet treatment by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq and many
others. This happened along with much amazement to the American people and
the nations of the West that do not understand what is taking place. After
all the insurgents in Iraq are killing innocents and trying to wipe out
American soldiers being financed and armed by Iran. Some of these
insurgents are Iranians. How could this be happening? How could Iraq go to
bed with the enemy? It wasn't that many years ago that Iraq and Iran were
engaged in a terrible war. A war that caused over a million deaths seems
to be forgotten amidst the brotherly embracing of these world leaders. It
seems that they see the world from a whole new point of view.
Liz Sly a correspondent for the Chicago Tribune had this to say:
"Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was greeted with hugs and kisses on
the first day of his historic visit to Iraq on Sunday, marking a dramatic
break with the past for the two former foes and a new challenge to U.S.
influence in Iraq.
The grandeur of the visit was a stark contrast to
the rushed, secretive trips made in the past to Iraq by President Bush,
signaling that Iran is now a dominant player in Iraq's affairs, despite
the U.S. occupation and the U.S.-led efforts to isolate the Iranian
regime."......
There is a reason that this is able to happen and to be honest it is
alarming when we realize how this was made possible. The United States
feeling that Saddam Hussein was a threat to the West because of the false
information that they had received from the CIA and other sources
determined that they needed to destroy Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq.
Little did they know that they would be opening a door for the Antichrist
nations to begin to form.
There are several things in recent years that give us cause to raise an
eyebrow over situations created by the United States. One of these things
is the recent support of the U.S. to give Kosovo over to the Muslims. It
doesn't make a lot of sense but believe me God knows what is in the mix.
God uses nations to bring about the things that he wants to accomplish.
When the United States invaded Iraq and took out Saddam Hussein an evil
man was removed that was treating people in an inhuman demonic way. It was
God's will for this to happen. This invasion also placed the United States
in a strategic position that possibly saved Israel at one point over the
next few years. There were other things about to take place in that part
of the world that we didn't know about.
A couple of years ago the Hezbollah began to fire rockets into Israel.
This attack was financed and provided by the support of Iran and Syria.
When Israel began to resist other Muslim nations began to rise up in
anger. It is a very high possibility that Iran, Syria as well as some
other Muslim nations would have invaded Israel at that time to support
Hezbollah except for one thing. The United States along with other allies
were stationed right in the middle of all of this turmoil. By being there,
the Allies became a roadblock that would prevent Iran from storming across
Iraq and Syria invading the tiny nation of Israel. It is a well-known fact
that the president of Iran has openly declared his hatred and disqust for
Israel breathing out threats to completely wipe Israel off of the face of
the earth. He means to do this and there is no doubt that eventually this
will be attempted. It is just a matter of time.
Now the only thing preventing the invasion of Israel is the fact that
the United States is in occupation of Iraq standing as a guardian against
this. In the course of the invasion of Iraq there is so much destruction
from the battles that Iraq's infrastructure is still in dis-array. The
United States and others have worked feverishly trying to help rebuild but
with a constant attack from their enemies slowing down the progress it is
a task that is still an on going process. Now Iran has stepped into the
picture and is rebuilding power plants and other things in Southern Iraq
trying to show the Iraqis their concern for them by helping to create and
restore their infrastructure. Once the United States and her allies leave
Iraq there is going to be a dramatic change in world conditions,
especially when it comes to the safety of Israel. Once we leave it will be
an open highway from Iran all the way to Israel supported by all the
nations of that part of the world.
Now that the presidential election in America is over this all could
escalate rapidly. Now that Obama is President we could see America leaving
Iraq very soon. Whether this happens under his leadership or later it will
eventually happen. When this happens I believe that it will be the
fulfillment of Bible Prophecy. In 2nd Thessalonians the Bible speaks of a
power that holds back the revealing of the Antichrist. In other words
something that prevents him from coming to power in the eyes of man. I
believe that the United States and her allies is that force that is
preventing the coming together of these nations to form the Beast. It will
be at that time that their Mahdi or Messiah will come into action.
Sometimes we as Christians fail to realize that most of the time God
uses earthly means to accomplish earthly purposes. He has used men and
nations to perform his plan and purpose from the very beginning. I believe
that we are drawing closer to the end than most of us realize. We must be
ready in our heart as that day draws closer.
According to the Hadith, which is Muslim teachings, their Mahdi will
give Israel a seven-year peace treaty and make them an offer to accept the
teachings of Islam. According to their teaching eventually every nation in
the world will have to accept the teachings of Muhammed and of the Quran
or be killed. This will all be a part of their plan to bring world peace.
When the entire world comes under Shariah Law then there will be world
peace. The stage is being set for the end times and act one is in the
making.
Your brother in Christ
Tommie Spurgeon