Israel vs. Hezbollah
What did it mean? Does this have significance in Bible Prophecy?
Since the invasion of Israel by the Hezbollah in 2006 many have
wondered at the unexpected outcome of the invasion. Many Christians
believed and still do believe that Israel is virtually invincible. The
struggle that came about by this invasion though showed that Israel was
very vulnerable and under certain circumstances will require outside help
in order to survive.
Hezbollah: defined as meaning "the Party of God" was formed in the
1980s in order to fight against Israel. It is believed that they are
funded and supported by Syria and Iran. Israel and America believe that
they are basically terrorists because of their methods and purpose to
destroy the existence of Israel. The belief that they are working with
Allah, their God, gives them a determination that goes beyond the norm
when it comes to fighting against Israel. They believe that Allah wills
it. Attacking Israel from Lebanon and along the borders of Israel they
rained down a storm of rockets that struck fear into the hearts of the
Israelis in a way that Israel had not experienced in the past. Most
believed that the conflict would probably not last very long and were
surprised to see that Israel was really up against a more formable foe
than realized.
Because of the grand and glorious victory during the six-day war many
Christians have a belief that Israel along with God's help will defeat
anyone that comes against them. It is true God will always help Israel.
But God often uses other people to help when there is a crisis. And there
is a crisis coming that is going to come with the force and violence of a
hurricane against the tiny nation of Israel. But during the invasion that
will occur at that time many innocent people will lose their lives at the
hands of these invaders. Israel will be defeated and driven out of their
country so God will send help from other nations to try and recover the
land of Israel for the people of Israel. Because of the element of
surprise the support of the allies will come too late to prevent Israel's
defeat but will help in other ways in rescue missions. Within a few short
weeks an allied invasion will drive the invaders out of Israel. But this
will eventually erupt into World War III and bring about the Battle of
Armageddon.
Hezbollah will no doubt be a part of this invasion that will come at a
time that Israel feels that they have finally achieved peace at last. But
Hezbollah will not be the leaders but merely puppets to perform for
Antichrist and his hordes when they come to take the land from the peoples
of Israel. Until then Hezbollah will be a like a tormenting scourge to
torment Israel. Just as the many nations that would destroy Israel, these
people along with the others, will be destroyed by Christ at His coming at
the time of Armageddon.
Understanding all of this only makes the responsibility more clear than
ever that we need to stand with Israel. We need to be there for them when
they need our help and we should especially pray for their protection and
the salvation of their souls.
Your brother in Christ
Tommie Spurgeon