Watch Israel

Israel has been in the news a lot lately. It can be scary to hear about all the things happening right now with Israel. But for believers, it is exciting because we are seeing biblical prophesies being fulfilled right before our eyes.

The latest skirmishes in Israel are a sign of something much bigger that is coming. Some think what is happening right now is setting the stage for the great battle of the ages described in Ezekiel 38-39, where a coalition of world powers comes against Israel. In the end, Israel will win and her enemies will all be destroyed.

I don't know a lot about prophesy, but that sure looks like what is happening. Countries are lining up against Israel. President Obama is anti-Israel. He has joined other world leaders in criticizing Israel's actions. That is a very dangerous thing to do.

This great battle between Israel and the other nations of the world is predicted to take place after the rapture. That means the rapture of the church must be getting very close. Jesus is coming soon and then we will be going home.

This should be a wake-up call to all of us. First, we should make sure we are in a right relationship with God and that we have made Jesus the lord of our lives. If we have messed up (and we all have), we need to get it right now. Second, we need to warn others. We need to tell as many people as we can, so they can be ready, too.

Finally, we must watch and pray. Jesus is coming back for those who are watching for Him. We should live each day in expectation. Could He come today?

The key is to watch Israel. When we see these things taking place, we know that His return is close at hand.