Heaven's Sounding Sweeter

I've been thinking lately about an old hymn, "Heaven's Sounding Sweeter All The Time." I love that old song. Especially now, with all the chaos and violence erupting in the Middle East this week, heaven is sounding better and better all the time.

I really don't think it will be much longer before we see that blessed hope — when Jesus will return to Earth to take His saved ones back to heaven with Him. Everything — and I mean everything — is lining up perfectly with the prophesies in the Old Testament.

In Zechariah 12:2-3, it says, "Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about... And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces."

When Zechariah spoke those words around 520 BC, Jerusalem lay in ruins. But God said it would become the focus of the world's attention! Last week at the Democratic convention, the party platform was amended so that Jerusalem is no longer recognized as the capital of Israel. The world's attention is now focused on Jerusalem and Israel.

In Zechariah, it also says all nations will turn against Israel. We're seeing that happen every day!

One day, the Bible predicts, Israel will have no allies, and all nations shall be gathered against her. The TV news shows you that we are on the road toward that battle.

Even the U.S., which has been Israel's strongest ally for years, seems to be turning its back on Israel. Yesterday, President Obama snubbed Israel again, saying he doesn't have time to meet with Israel's prime minister when he comes to the U.S. later this month.

Some prophesy scholars believe the return of Christ will coincide with the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. So is it a coincidence that these things are happening right before Rosh Hashanah 2012, which occurs next week?

The timetable has been set, and the events are quickly playing out. It's just a matter of time now until we see Jesus return. I can't wait for that day! Yes, heaven's sounding sweeter all the time!