1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,000 Greetings to each and every one of you and thank you for being part of this podcast known as Faith to Live By. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:12,000 I'm your host and each and every week I seek to help us explore current events from a biblical and prophetic perspective. 3 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:17,000 So we as God's children can know what He wants us to do. 4 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:24,000 Today's program was completely ready to record and upload when the events in Israel hit the news, 5 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:27,000 demanding I completely change the content I had originally planned. 6 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:34,000 I hope to have your undivided attention with this podcast because we have entered the time of God's intervention, 7 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:39,000 which I and others have been warning will come upon us and in fact now is here. 8 00:00:39,000 --> 00:00:45,000 Given everything going on in the world, the Trump trials, intelligence agencies' exposures, 9 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:52,000 the failure of world economies, BRICS and CBDC and the efforts of the World Health Organization, 10 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:59,000 NASA and CERN and the corruption of the United Nations, human trafficking, the exposure of election fraud, 11 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:08,000 and the narrative about World War III and so much more has brought tremendous fear and has fed the narrative of believing 12 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:13,000 God is going to rescue His people, rapture His people out of this evil world. 13 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:20,000 However, with the belief God is in control over everything at all times, 14 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:28,000 I see the chaos and confusion as orchestrated by God for the protection and provision of His people. 15 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:34,000 Stay with me throughout this podcast and let me hear from you about your take on what I share today. 16 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:42,000 God has been exceedingly gracious to provide us warning after warning in effort to prepare us for what lies ahead 17 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:44,000 and in fact has already begun. 18 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:52,000 With today's program, I prayerfully provide you with God's revelations and directions for His people to be able to come out victorious 19 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:56,000 through the escalated spiritual battle that we're living in. 20 00:01:56,000 --> 00:02:04,000 To begin with, understand and know without any doubt, we who have chosen to be in a right relationship with God through faith in Jesus 21 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:11,000 are grafted into His chosen people and together, Jew and Gentile believers in God are His children 22 00:02:11,000 --> 00:02:16,000 whom He loves and protects, providing we are obedient to what He asks of us. 23 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:21,000 It's come up several times these past few weeks that obedience is key. 24 00:02:21,000 --> 00:02:30,000 Secondarily, know that God's time of extended grace to all the people of the world as He has been revealing the depths of evil worldwide 25 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:32,000 is quickly coming to a close. 26 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:42,000 God has been abundantly clear that He takes no pleasure in the death of any sinner and also know we are each and every one of us sinners from birth, 27 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:47,000 meaning in our natural born state we are spiritually estranged from God. 28 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:54,000 However, motivated by His tremendous love for us who have been made in His image to have relationship with Him, 29 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:59,000 through the person of Jesus Christ, God has gone through unimaginable sufferings, 30 00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:07,000 paying the debt of sin in our place to make a way of deliverance from evil possible to anyone and everyone who desires. 31 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:14,000 If you want to be freed from evil and sin and all that comes with it, you can, 32 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:21,000 simply by placing your faith in Jesus and declaring that you want to be in a right standing with God to become one of His children, 33 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:25,000 which allows you to experience His love and protection. 34 00:03:25,000 --> 00:03:30,000 As I've said many times, there are no coincidences with God. 35 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:34,000 Everything that happens is orchestrated according to His plans and purposes. 36 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:39,000 Understand, God is sovereign overall, but He is not responsible for all. 37 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:46,000 In His sovereignty He orchestrates all that takes place for His plans and purposes. 38 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:55,000 This makes it imperative for God's people to thoroughly understand His purposes, to be confident of His character, His will, and His intentions. 39 00:03:55,000 --> 00:03:59,000 The most simple explanation is God is only good. 40 00:03:59,000 --> 00:04:04,000 He wills that none should perish and everyone come to everlasting life. 41 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:12,000 God intends to draw as many people unto Himself who will come before He administers His judgment. 42 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:25,000 Fourth, given all I have said, every personal life on planet Earth today is intended by God to not only be witness of His foretold unprecedented intervention in the affairs of mankind, 43 00:04:25,000 --> 00:04:31,000 but to become partners with Him in seeing His will done on Earth as it is in heaven. 44 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:39,000 I need you to keep every bit of this in mind as I share with you what I believe the Lord wants me to explain about the war in the Middle East 45 00:04:39,000 --> 00:04:46,000 and how it's being used by God to wake people up while at the same time destroy the enemy. 46 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:54,000 Now, about the Middle East, the attack on Israel committed by Iran on April 14th from our human perspective 47 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:59,000 has the potential of escalating into World War III complete with nuclear capabilities. 48 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:06,000 But let's remember, natural world events are reflective of events that occur in the spiritual realm. 49 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:17,000 There are only two forces at work, that of good, which is from God that leads to life, and that which is evil, and of Satan that leads to destruction and death. 50 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:24,000 The war in the Middle East is an ancient conflict which Satan caused beginning in the Garden of Eden. 51 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:35,000 According to the Bible, God's written word, given for His people to have a proper knowledge, Genesis chapters 1-3 reveal how a proper knowledge of God was perverted by Satan, 52 00:05:35,000 --> 00:05:41,000 which established this spiritual war that we and all human beings experience until the end of time. 53 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:53,000 God provides the history of this war in the Old Testament, which I've covered extensively, even bringing us up to modern times with my podcast numbers 171 through 175. 54 00:05:53,000 --> 00:06:01,000 If you are confused or uncertain about the good and evil we are witnessing today, I urge you to take the time to listen to these podcasts. 55 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:08,000 There have been many, many wars fought in the Middle East, the most recent being the war of October 7, 2023. 56 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:12,000 The timing for the breakout of this war is no surprise to me. 57 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:26,000 Through my prayerful study and research, I've shared with my audience that I believe the years of 2020 to mid-2023 were the years of great exposure when God was revealing the extent of evil worldwide to wake people up to truth. 58 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:43,000 I've stated that I believe the years from mid-2023 to the end of 2026, and I stress these dates are rough estimates not specific, but I believe from mid-2023 to the end of 2026 are the years of God dealing with the evil He has exposed. 59 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:57,000 Considering that general timeline, the war that broke out against Israel, October 7, 2023, occurred during God's time of exposing evil in the same area of the world as the Garden of Eden. 60 00:06:57,000 --> 00:07:06,000 The escalation of war that occurred on April 14, 2024 occurred during the time of God dealing with evil. 61 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:21,000 While this attempt to discern the times represents two, three and one-half year periods, I do not believe we are living in the days of the great tribulation the Bible reveals, but rather a precursor or an impression of what those days will be like. 62 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:31,000 I state here again I do not hold the office of a prophet, but like all Christians with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we can discern the times and the seasons and the events. 63 00:07:31,000 --> 00:07:45,000 Could I be wrong? Yes, which is why I want you to critically think through what I share for yourself using the Bible as your supreme resource, and for you to take every precaution to be fully prepared regardless of how things go. 64 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:51,000 We are told that Jesus will come as a thief in the night, so we should always be prepared for his return at any moment. 65 00:07:51,000 --> 00:07:59,000 Now let's reconsider the recent eclipse and the signs in the skies to see if they give us any clue of what God's up to. 66 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:04,000 The Bible reveals God speaks to humanity in part via heavenly signs. 67 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:12,000 The sun has traditionally represented Jesus Christ the Messiah. The moon has traditionally represented the Jewish nation and God's protection of his people. 68 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:21,000 The Great American Solar Eclipse occurred on April 8, 2024, when the moon was in a new or full phase. 69 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:29,000 It so happened that the evening of April 8 marked the first day of the first month on the Hebrew calendar, the month of Nisan. 70 00:08:29,000 --> 00:08:35,000 Why is that important? Well, God first established the Hebrew calendar when he spoke with Moses. 71 00:08:35,000 --> 00:08:39,000 Exodus 12, verse 2 records God instructing, quote, 72 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:45,000 This month shall be for you and the head of the months, the first of the months of the year, end quote. 73 00:08:45,000 --> 00:08:51,000 This ushered in the first Jewish month and commenced the lunar calendar that Jews have been following ever since. 74 00:08:51,000 --> 00:08:59,000 It was this mitzvah or commandment given to the newly born nation of Israel just two weeks before the Great Exodus. 75 00:08:59,000 --> 00:09:05,000 The Exodus depicts God's deliverance of his people from the bondages of slavery, which represent sin, 76 00:09:05,000 --> 00:09:12,000 and to this very day, Jews regard the month of Nisan as the month of miracles and redemption. 77 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:20,000 Given the history of the world events that have occurred close to the solar eclipses, could the April 8 eclipse be a sign in the 78 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:26,000 heavenlies from God intended to wake people up that he is about to intervene in the affairs of humanity? 79 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:31,000 Well, I personally think so, but as I continue, you decide for yourself. 80 00:09:31,000 --> 00:09:39,000 As you no doubt know, Iran attacked Israel on April 14, which was the Shabbat of Nisan the 6th. 81 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:45,000 Israel was attacked with over 300 drones and missiles in an unprecedented act by Iran. 82 00:09:45,000 --> 00:09:54,000 However, 99% were intercepted and destroyed before reaching their targets, with most neutralized before even entering Israeli airspace. 83 00:09:54,000 --> 00:10:00,000 Many people, including the news media, referred to that night in Israel as one of miracles and protection. 84 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:06,000 This is noteworthy because the attack and protection occurred in the month of Nisan. 85 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:16,000 Ever since the Great Exodus and the establishment of the Hebrew calendar, Nisan has been recognized with longstanding tradition as the month of miracles and redemption. 86 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:22,000 Some have concluded because Israelis are God's chosen people that they are always protected. 87 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:29,000 Some believe it was for this reason that essentially all the attack drones and missiles were intercepted, but let's reconsider. 88 00:10:29,000 --> 00:10:41,000 When we study the Old Testament, 100% of the time God's provision and protection is reserved exclusively for those who were entirely devoted and obedient to Him. 89 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:47,000 When God's people who were under His covenant disobeyed, they suffered the consequences of their choices. 90 00:10:47,000 --> 00:10:55,000 You could say God temporarily removed His protection and provision, giving them over to their own choices until they had enough and finally cried out to God. 91 00:10:55,000 --> 00:11:08,000 God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and I believe in our times the whole world has been given over to suffer the consequences of our choices under God's expert orchestration 92 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:17,000 so that those who humble themselves, repent, and seek God, will cry out and God will hear them, deliver them, and heal their land. 93 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:20,000 This is according to 2 Chronicles 7-14. 94 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:27,000 As I taught extensively with my online apologetics course that you can take if you're interested, and you can learn how later in this podcast, 95 00:11:27,000 --> 00:11:33,000 but as I taught, when the Bible speaks of nations, God means people groups. 96 00:11:33,000 --> 00:11:42,000 In the Bible there are only two people groups, the Jews or all those who willingly place their faith in God and His promises, or Gentiles, 97 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:48,000 which are those who willingly refuse to place their faith in God and His promises. 98 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:54,000 God made a covenant with Abram and his offspring, which included Jacob, whose name was later changed to Israel, 99 00:11:54,000 --> 00:12:02,000 that all who choose to be aligned with God through faith in His promises would be considered His chosen people, including Gentiles. 100 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:09,000 You may not know it, but in the Old Testament any Gentile who wanted to be aligned with God and His people were welcome. 101 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:13,000 See Isaiah 56 verses 6-7 for example. 102 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:20,000 God's first promise, as recorded in Genesis chapter 3, was that He would personally provide a redeemer. 103 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:29,000 So all Old Testament people who placed their faith in this promised redeemer, whom we know came in the person of Jesus, became children of God. 104 00:12:29,000 --> 00:12:39,000 By faith, anyone, old or New Testament, can be adopted into God's family and become a son or daughter of Abram and a child of God. 105 00:12:39,000 --> 00:12:48,000 When God makes a covenant or a promise, He watches over it to assure it is performed for His namesake. 106 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:54,000 When the people of the covenant are disobedient, God always remains faithful to His part of the promise, 107 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:58,000 and the disobedient always suffer the consequences for their rebellion. 108 00:12:58,000 --> 00:13:03,000 Let us not think just because God identified specific geography He gave to Abraham, 109 00:13:03,000 --> 00:13:09,000 that people who happen to live within that land are automatically rightly related to God. 110 00:13:09,000 --> 00:13:17,000 Conversely, let us not think that people who happen to live outside that geography, known as the nation of Israel, are not rightly related to God. 111 00:13:17,000 --> 00:13:24,000 We must not think people who happen to live in the nation, known as Israel, are automatically given God's protection and provision. 112 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:36,000 The key for receiving God's provision and protection is not in the geographic location, but in the condition of their heart, which must be obedient to God and His ways. 113 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:45,000 Let us think about it. There are far more devoted, faithful Christians living outside the borders of Israel than there are living within them. 114 00:13:45,000 --> 00:13:52,000 So why did the whole world witness the miraculous intervention of drones and missiles during Iran's April 14th attack? 115 00:13:52,000 --> 00:14:02,000 So that the whole world would reconsider God, His existence and faithfulness to His covenant, even when the people of the covenant are not faithful. 116 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:08,000 It was because God protects His namesake by watching over His Word to perform it. 117 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:16,000 I believe there is a strong, remnant of God's people living all over the world who are obedient to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, 118 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:21,000 who seek to bless Israel and be blessed by God according to God's instructions in the Bible. 119 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:31,000 This does not mean the disobedient will escape the consequences of their choices, but it does mean by way of intercessory prayer, they can escape judgment. 120 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:37,000 Think of how Abraham essentially interceded with God not to destroy the innocent in Sodom along with the wicked. 121 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:43,000 Think of the Ninevites, whom Jonah reluctantly prophesied would be judged in 40 days. 122 00:14:43,000 --> 00:14:52,000 What happened? Well, there happened to be a total solar eclipse that day and the King of Nineveh took that as a sign and called for the people to repent, 123 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:55,000 which allowed God to withhold His judgment. 124 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:59,000 Lot escaped judgment by leaving Sodom as God's angels instructed. 125 00:14:59,000 --> 00:15:07,000 The Ninevites escaped judgment by repenting and seeking to be restored to God, and the same is true for every single person. 126 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:11,000 We each escape judgment by obedience. 127 00:15:11,000 --> 00:15:21,000 I don't believe Israel's miraculous interception of the attack missiles and drones is evidence that the people of Israel are living in obedience to God according to the covenant. 128 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:28,000 Rather, I believe it is evidence of God orchestrating all events to fulfill His plans and purposes. 129 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:40,000 What does all this mean to us? Well, first, we must make sure we bless Israel remembering all who choose to be rightly related with God are grafted into His covenant with the Jews. 130 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:46,000 Please make a point of reading and meditating on Romans 11-36. 131 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:53,000 Second, we must faithfully pray for the peace of Jerusalem according to Psalm 122 verse 6, which reads, 132 00:15:53,000 --> 00:15:58,000 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, may they be secured, who love you. 133 00:15:58,000 --> 00:16:13,000 Third, each one of us should regularly humble ourselves, pray, and seek God's face and turn from our wicked ways so that God will hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and heal our land according to 2 Chronicles 7-14. 134 00:16:13,000 --> 00:16:21,000 Okay, now having considered the spiritual side of the current events in Israel, let's see what we can know about the natural realities. 135 00:16:21,000 --> 00:16:32,000 The unprecedented attack by Iran is part of the war Iran initiated against Israel through its proxy Hamas in Gaza on October 7, 2023. 136 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:38,000 I have several podcasts devoted to helping us understand this long-standing bitter hatred against Israel. 137 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:47,000 Again, if you would like better understanding about this ancient war leading up to the present times, please listen to my podcast numbers 171-175. 138 00:16:47,000 --> 00:17:00,000 Amir Sarfati, who was a well-respected Israeli citizen who has embraced Jesus or Yeshua as the Messiah, has served as an excellent intermediary to help the world understand events in the Middle East. 139 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:08,000 He did a live emergency video explaining that Israel was fully aware and prepared for the invasion of April 14. 140 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:15,000 They estimated the drones would take about five hours to reach Israel, giving them time to prepare to intercept the attack. 141 00:17:15,000 --> 00:17:25,000 Amir also stated he was optimistic about this attack because it finally allows Israel proper international support and allows them to finally deal with the head of the snake. 142 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:32,000 Watch Amir's video of late April 13 before the drones arrived using the link in the show notes. 143 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:46,000 According to an article from Radio Free Europe, quote, Iran fired over 300 missiles and drones at Israel marking the first time Tehran directly launched an attack against its arch foe from its own territory. 144 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,000 End quote. 145 00:17:47,000 --> 00:18:03,000 This recent attack by Iran is said to be in retaliation for the suspected Israeli airstrike on the Iranian embassy's compound in Damascus, which is in southern Syria on April 1, that killed seven Iranian commanders, including two generals. 146 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:09,000 However, according to Amir, Israel did not attack Iran's embassy as Iran claimed. 147 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:14,000 Israel did strike the annex building known to be the base for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. 148 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:29,000 Iran decided to call the building consulate in effort to gain international support for their claim that Israel attacked them in their country since consulates are considered an extension of the embassy fully representing the country. 149 00:18:29,000 --> 00:18:35,000 So an attack on a consulate or embassy is considered an attack on the country itself. 150 00:18:35,000 --> 00:18:38,000 But Amir reported the embassy was not hit. 151 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:40,000 Neither was a consulate. 152 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:48,000 This April 14 attack by Iran officially positions Iran as a participant in the war no longer merely a spectator. 153 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:59,000 Up until now working through proxies, Iran sought to be internationally considered uninvolved, but much has been revealed proving Iran to be the brains of the proxies all along. 154 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:06,000 Most of the rockets and missiles were from Iran, but some were from Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Hezbollah. 155 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:14,000 Many of the rockets and missiles intercepted over Israel were old Russian scut missiles, which are cheap for Iran to purchase. 156 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:23,000 Whereas the interceptors used by Israel, aided by France, the UK, the US, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia are very expensive. 157 00:19:23,000 --> 00:19:30,000 Israel has to be aware this could be strategy of Iran to exhaust Israel in terms of weapons. 158 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:44,000 Apparently Iran informed the US through Turkey of what they were going to do and Biden allowed it with some unknown parameters while at the same time allowing US troops already in the area to help Israel. 159 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:53,000 Reports reveal the Biden administration has made clear they will help Israel with defense maneuvers, but not any offensive efforts. 160 00:19:53,000 --> 00:20:02,000 The fact the Saudis and Jordanians cleared their airspace and helped is encouraging as it reveals something of a coalition moving forward. 161 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:12,000 Because this was the largest drone and missile attack in the history of the nation of Israel, Amir stated this ushers in a new era for the war in the Middle East. 162 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:19,000 In the immediate aftermath of Iran's attack, the airspace over Syria and Jordan was understandably closed. 163 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:25,000 There will be no commercial airline travel making the extent of the impact much wider felt. 164 00:20:25,000 --> 00:20:35,000 Even so, in the face of all of this, Amir shared video of Jews and Tel Aviv dancing in the streets just hours after Iran launched the attack missiles, 165 00:20:35,000 --> 00:20:39,000 conveying they are not frightened and believe they will prevail. 166 00:20:39,000 --> 00:20:50,000 Conversely, the Gateway Pundit ran an article about a video where Iranian parliament celebrated the missile attack on Israel chanting, Death to Israel from the floor of the parliament. 167 00:20:50,000 --> 00:21:02,000 By Sunday morning, news reports indicated the Israeli Defense Forces intercepted nearly all of the 300 Iranian drones and missiles with the help of United States military forces already in the region. 168 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:09,000 As has always been the case, news reporting events surrounding this conflict are not consistent. 169 00:21:09,000 --> 00:21:17,000 One headline read, quote, Iran threatens to hit United States bases if Washington backs Israeli counterattack. 170 00:21:17,000 --> 00:21:29,000 The article stated, while warning of much larger response if Israel retaliates for drone and missile attack, United Nations envoy says Iran now deems the matter concluded. 171 00:21:29,000 --> 00:21:38,000 Another headline read, Biden lauds remarkable Israeli defense against Iran said to oppose military response, stating, 172 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:50,000 United States president to convene G7 leaders as security counsel set to meet is reportedly concerned Netanyahu is trying to pull Washington into a wider conflict. 173 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:53,000 World leaders condemn reckless Iran. 174 00:21:53,000 --> 00:22:07,000 Yet another article headline read, this was not Iran's actual attack, stating this is the prearranged attack for show between Iran and the Biden administration through back channels. 175 00:22:07,000 --> 00:22:13,000 It's an attack that allows Iran to show off that it can reach Israel without inflicting any real damage. 176 00:22:13,000 --> 00:22:20,000 The Biden administration has already made clear it will oppose any Israeli response. 177 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:27,000 Because of the 15 nuclear sites in Iran, there is considerable concern for World War III. 178 00:22:27,000 --> 00:22:33,000 Amir stated it was quite telling that both Russia and China are silent on this whole matter. 179 00:22:33,000 --> 00:22:39,000 However, given previously known tensions, there is concern that China will wage war on Taiwan. 180 00:22:39,000 --> 00:22:49,000 With Russia and the Ukraine, Iran and Israel and China and Taiwan, the enemy of God would have tremendous opportunity to cause destruction and death. 181 00:22:49,000 --> 00:23:03,000 Reports are coming in today, Monday, April 15th, from Iran-owned media showing images from other world events such as the prior fires in Texas while claiming Iran's success causing damage in Israel. 182 00:23:03,000 --> 00:23:16,000 Amir explained, Iranian media is flooding the internet with fake news and old videos from several other places in the world to make it appear like Iran caused damage in Israel and they are succeeding against Israel. 183 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:29,000 Additionally, Iran is coming out strong threatening the United States not to retaliate Iran's attack on Israel, claiming they would produce a much larger response than April 14th. 184 00:23:29,000 --> 00:23:34,000 Also today, we are learning that more precautions are underway in anticipation of Israel's response. 185 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:39,000 Lufthansa flights to Tehran and Beirut have been canceled until Thursday. 186 00:23:39,000 --> 00:23:43,000 The Italian embassy in Iran will remain closed until further notice. 187 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:52,000 France and Germany are urging their people to immediately leave Iran, and Qatar is now barring all planes from flying over Iran. 188 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:56,000 Understand, Iran has not closed their airspace. 189 00:23:56,000 --> 00:24:00,000 Qatar has determined it, however, a no-fly zone. 190 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:10,000 Prime Minister Netanyahu summoned particular leaders for a special update normally conducted when something really big is on the horizon and requires consensus. 191 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:16,000 And also on this day, the Wall Street Journal published an article stating, Israel is about to attack today. 192 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:31,000 Amir is not part of the intelligence inner circle, but based on all he's been able to glean, he suspects Israel is considering responding to the attack in the next 24 hours, meaning sometime, perhaps, Tuesday, the 16th. 193 00:24:31,000 --> 00:24:39,000 This podcast is prerecorded, so I'll have to wait until next Wednesday to address events after Monday, the 15th. 194 00:24:39,000 --> 00:24:48,000 Amir explained Israel needs to retaliate in the most powerful, decisive, and unapologetic manner to cause Iran to decide not to respond. 195 00:24:48,000 --> 00:25:05,000 He said Israel has waited years and years for an opportunity to make a strike on Iranian soil with international support, and he believes Iran's April 14th unprecedented attack has caused the world audience to agree Israel would be justified. 196 00:25:05,000 --> 00:25:17,000 As previously stated, the Biden administration has indicated it would help Israel defensively but not offensively, and we know that Jordanians and the Saudis have reason to be an ally with Israel. 197 00:25:17,000 --> 00:25:25,000 However, I've seen articles where it seems the Saudi prince is trying to play both sides of the issue. We'll have to wait and see. 198 00:25:25,000 --> 00:25:41,000 It remains to be seen if Iran's use of old and cheap Russian acquired missiles is an evidence of Iran's inferior weapons, or a strategy to cause Israel to use their extremely expensive weapons in response, thereby depleting Israel of its weaponry. 199 00:25:41,000 --> 00:25:49,000 Then, late breaking news was given on Monday that Iranian air defense systems are mobilizing at the time of this report. 200 00:25:49,000 --> 00:26:02,000 Within a couple of hours of the news breaking, I then saw the Epoch Times reporting Israel announced it will respond to Iran missile attack as airlines cancel flights to the region. 201 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:05,000 When and how was not disclosed? 202 00:26:05,000 --> 00:26:19,000 As I see it, Iran has now clearly revealed itself to be the architect of global terrorism. Iran heavily funds, supports, and trains terrorist groups all around the world, expanding its influence all across the globe. 203 00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:25,000 Use the link in the show notes to learn the extent of Iran's efforts to increase terrorism. 204 00:26:25,000 --> 00:26:36,000 I agree with Amir that the best defense system is prayer, and for all of us who are God's children to remain focused on God and not what the enemy is doing. 205 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:44,000 I got all this content on this podcast done that you've just heard, and then I heard what God had to say through Julie Green. 206 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:50,000 It was an exceedingly difficult prophetic word for Julie to give, but she did so in obedience to God. 207 00:26:50,000 --> 00:27:02,000 Clearly, God wants his people to be forewarned so as not to be taken off guard, and he wants us to know how to respond in the upcoming very dark days. 208 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:06,000 Here is some audio from the entire video that Julie presented. 209 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:24,000 For I the Lord have been telling you, my children, prepare for this battle. Prepare for this war. 210 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:44,000 Not just a physical war, but a war in the spirit. A war where your enemies will try to sift you and try to overwhelm you with darkness and despair. 211 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:52,000 You see all these things that are going on around the world that I've told you about before in my written word. 212 00:27:52,000 --> 00:28:10,000 I said wars in rumors of wars. I said these things. Do you see what they've done to Israel? Do you see what they've tried? 213 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:24,000 Do you see how I protect them? How I will always protect my land and I will always protect my people. 214 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:41,000 No matter the amount of rockets and no matter the plan of attack, I will always protect my chosen people. 215 00:28:41,000 --> 00:28:56,000 But my children, you're looking there. I told you always to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and that is true. And you keep praying for the peace in my nation. 216 00:28:56,000 --> 00:29:06,000 But as you are praying for them, you are sowing those seeds of protection in your own nation. 217 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:22,000 In my United States, this attack was not just for them. It was not just for Israel. This attack is for you as well. 218 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:39,000 An attack is coming on your land and to your nation from the land of Iran and Afghanistan and those in China. 219 00:29:39,000 --> 00:29:50,000 An attack is coming. Yes, it is. And it will look like it's coming from foreign nations and foreign lands. Yes, they're being used. 220 00:29:50,000 --> 00:30:02,000 But your attack on the United States is coming from within. It is coming from your leaders. It is coming from your government. 221 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:19,000 The ones who say they protect you, the ones who say they are in control, they have paid for it. 222 00:30:19,000 --> 00:30:28,000 Financially, they have paid your enemies to do what they're about to do to your land. 223 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:36,000 I will show you how they use your borders and I will show you how they got in. 224 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:52,000 How they got in, not only to your nation, but how they got in in your government, in your court system, how they got in everywhere. 225 00:30:52,000 --> 00:31:08,000 But in this time, I told you my United States you would shake. I told you my United States there would be an attack. 226 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:14,000 This is to bring this nation to its knees. 227 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:27,000 This is to bring my people into a great darkness and fear. Some will cry out and some will shout. 228 00:31:27,000 --> 00:31:35,000 God lifted his hand and he is no longer protecting this land. 229 00:31:35,000 --> 00:31:45,000 Because of the evil from within. My children, I'm telling you that's a farthest thing from the truth. 230 00:31:45,000 --> 00:31:58,000 I will always protect my land. But there are certain things your enemies will do. That's not for you. 231 00:31:58,000 --> 00:32:07,000 It is for their demise. It is for their annihilation. 232 00:32:07,000 --> 00:32:17,000 They will do things, yes, as a distraction. They will try things in your malls. They will try things at your large events. 233 00:32:17,000 --> 00:32:26,000 They will try things in your sky. They will try things on your land and in your streets. 234 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:32,000 You will know why they are doing this as a distraction. 235 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:41,000 There are things that are coming to pass. There are truths that are about to be told. They are petrified that you listen. 236 00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:45,000 They are petrified that you know these facts and you know these truths. 237 00:32:45,000 --> 00:32:57,000 I told you these are the days of the whistleblowers and they are coming. I have an army that is coming to show you truth. 238 00:32:57,000 --> 00:33:05,000 Your enemies are trying every which way to stop that from coming to pass. 239 00:33:05,000 --> 00:33:15,000 But I will tell you no matter what you see, I told you you would shake civilly. I told you you would shake economically. 240 00:33:15,000 --> 00:33:22,000 I told you you would shake naturally. And I told you you would shake politically. 241 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:35,000 You know these things shake. Know that I have not lifted my hand from this land. That I will not stop protecting this country. 242 00:33:35,000 --> 00:33:41,000 Because this is one nation that is protected by me. 243 00:33:41,000 --> 00:33:51,000 Because this nation is under God. No matter how many times your enemies have wanted to rip me away. 244 00:33:51,000 --> 00:33:58,000 And I turn this nation away from my presence and my power. 245 00:33:58,000 --> 00:34:04,000 They don't have that kind of control. 246 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:13,000 They don't have that type of power. Not only over my land but over my people. 247 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:29,000 As I said this is just part of the word God spoke through Julie. 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