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The nations have taught Israel how to win wars. Why should Jews in Israel allow their enemy to be fed, now, when in all of history it wasn't done?

The Israel-Australia Government war of words and tit for tat cancelling of visas, fits into a context. We understand that all governments are part of the work of God, for reasons we may not always understand.

The Bible in some places reports history without any Divine commentary – 'this is what happened'. Let us consider what happened when Saul died. This shows us why there will be no peace in this age.

Where is the recent war with Iran prophesied? Some speak of Psalm 83, but this does not mention Iran, or Persia, as Iran is known in the Bible. Elam (South Iran) and Media (Medes of North Iran allied with Persians) deal treacherously (Isaiah 21:2) but there is a precise prophecy – no weapon formed against you!

This week, every day, there are images of the power of nature's destruction and news of the increasing toll from the floods in Kerr County, Texas. Most mention the Girl's camp Mystic. Without any focus at all we can avoid unpleasant things and live perpetually in the house of Mirth. Those who open news each day, when they think on it and internalise the suffering, go into the house of Mourning.

Recently I heard a talk that questioned the faith of Samson, as they wondered why he was mentioned in the Book of Hebrews.

In the sixth century BC Daniel and Ezekiel, an Israeli Priest, both were given prophecies related to the destiny of the nation of Israel. Daniel’s prophecy was concerned with the rise of the nations that would follow the fall of Babylon, and, Ezekiel’s was specifically related to the nation of Israel and its destiny.

As we see the rise of anti semitism in many countries daily in the protests, it alerts us to to Romans 11 where the Apostle Paul uses the combination of the Old testament and Yeshua’s Prophecy in Luke 21 and the times of the Gentiles.

They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of Yahweh

The United Nations has proclaimed Misinformation and Disinformation (MAD) as one of their priorities and are actively promoting strategies to counter its dissemination. Nations such as Australia are preparing legislation to combat MAD in the media, social media and on the internet.

For the word of God is powerful, sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit.. and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked to the eyes of him with whom we have to do (Hebrews 4:12-13 )

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We saw on the news that there was a quake of note while the UN was in session. Enquiry found that the UN was debating the war in Gaza. We have been waiting for matters to develop as expected in prophecy, where Israel dwells safely.

Yet another year has gone and our Lord has not returned- yet as we see events we know that the time is ever closer, as we live in the era of fulfilling of long hoped for prophecy. We know the end, but we are often surprised at the manner of prophecy fulfilling.

Though the events of 1948 and 1967 in Israel were momentous in their day, in retrospect they are even more momentous. Already the events of 2023 are understood as momentous. There are many who speak of the 'right side of history' as if they see the future – but the Bible student knows the Heavens laugh.

The Bible gives a detailed history of Israel, the people, their strengths and failures, genealogies, invasions of Israel by other nations, prophecies the Psalms and more. The following quotation reveals the destiny of Israel and other nations.(Genesis 12:1-12)”