GOG of MAGOG?

Good morning, blog readers, from clear and cool (37 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a shooting star and a deer. Thank You, Jesus, for Your creation!

This headline, from the AP (Associated Press), caught my eye this morning: “Putin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until goals are achieved, while offering rare details.”

In the article, Harriet Morris reported: “Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday that there would be no peace in Ukraine until his goals are achieved and said those objectives remain unchanged at a year-end news conference that offers the leader an opportunity to reinforce his grip on power.

Giving rare detail on what Moscow calls its special military operation, Putin dismissed the need for a second wave of mobilization of reservists to fight in Ukraine – a move that proved deeply unpopular in the past. He said there are some 617,000 Russian soldiers currently there, including around 244,000 troops who were called up to fight alongside professional Russian military forces.

The Russian president, who has held power for nearly 24 years and announced recently he is running for reelection, was greeted with applause as he arrived in the hall in central Moscow.

This made me think of the prophecy of Ezekiel 38-39 which speaks of a “Gog of Magog” who, at sometime in the future, will, along with Iran, Turkey, Libya and a number of other nations, invade Israel to “take a spoil,” only to be totally destroyed by the Lord God Himself. Note: I am thinking (and I could be wrong) we may actually live to see some or all of this prophecy fulfilled.

So, stay tuned, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, and keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are still not a believer in Jesus, please become one today by agreeing with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Looking forward to seeing Jesus, you and all the saints in heaven, Doug (12/14/23)

THE WRATH of GOD?

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cold (22 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: Venus shining brightly, 4 deer and heard “barky the dog” who wasn’t happy to see me again and let the neighbors and me know about it! Thank You, Jesus for keeping me safe!

Here’s an interesting headline from yesterday’s FOXNEWS.com: “Turkish lawmaker suffers heart attack after declaring Israel will ‘not be able to escape the wrath of God.'”

In the article, Greg Wehner reported: “A Turkish lawmaker had a heart attack and fell to the ground in Parliament on Tuesday after declaring that ‘Israel will not be able to escape the wrath of God.'” Video shows Saadet Party Kocaeli Deputy Hasan Bitmez, 53, delivering a speech, which according to the BBC, was on the budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the Turkish Grand National Assembly. Bitmez said in a translated version of his speech, : “Even if history remains silent the truth will not remain silent. They (the Israelis) think if they get rid of us (the Muslims), there will be no problem. However, if you get rid of us, you will not be able to escape the torment of history and you will not be able to escape the wrath of God.”

First, let me take you to Zechariah 2:8) where the prophet wrote: “For thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘After glory He has sent me against the nations which plunder you (Israel), for he who touches you (Israel), touches the apple of His eye.”

Now, let me quote from Zechariah 13:8, 9: “And it will come about in all the land,” declares the Lord, that two parts in it (Israel) will be cut off and perish; but the third will be left in it. And I will bring the third part through the fire, refine them as silver is refined, and test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, and I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘the Lord is my God.'”

Did you get that? Though the Jews are “the apple of God’s eye,” still, only one third of them will believe in Jesus as their Messiah, be saved from their sins and enter the kingdom. Two thirds will be lost forever. Remember, Jesus said, in Matthew 7:13, 14, “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those who find it.”

In other words, you can call yourself “religious,” or even a “Christian,’ neither of which will get you into heaven or the kingdom. Jesus is the only way (John 14:6). And that means you have agreed with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believed He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16).

And, if you are a believer in Jesus, keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. Grace and peace to you in Christ, Doug (12/13/23)

HIDE and DON’T SEEK!

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny, windy and cold (29 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk under clear skies, I, did not see any of God’s creatures, but did see Venus and the heavens declaring the glory of God (Psalm 19:1)! Thank You, Jesus!

This morning’s headline, from Dr. Joseph Mercola, really got my attention: “How Many Secrets Is the President Hiding?”

Dr. Mercola reported: “Over the past year, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government has released several reports detailing how the government is: a) harassing and intimidating citizens to shut down undesirable viewpoints b) using misinformation and propaganda to drive false narratives and c) censoring protected speech using third parties.

On November 30, 2023, the House Judiciary Committee held another hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. Investigative journalist Michael Shellenberger testified and shared evidence about the existence of a group called the Cyber Threat Intelligence League (CTIL), which consists of military contractors that are censoring Americans and using sophisticated psychological operations against us.

The CTIL was founded by a group of former Israeli and British Intelligence agents who initially volunteered their cyber security services FOR FREE to multibillion-dollar hospital and health care organizations in the U.S. CTIL also offers physical security and ‘cognitive’ security, which are volunteered by U.S. and British military contractors.

The CTIL’s plan to control the information landscape also includes using debanking as financial leverage, pressuring social media platforms to change their terms of service to facilitate censorship and deplatforming under the guise of ‘terms of service violations, and more.”

Let me remind you again from the Word of God: Jesus is the “TRUTH” (John 14:6) and Satan (aka, the devil) “was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature; for he is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44).”

And so, from a physical and spiritual perspective, it is easy to see that our government is lying to us about all kinds of things and cannot be trusted. Jesus warned us, in Matthew 24:24: “For false Christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect,” that is, the believers in Jesus. Yes, dearly beloved in Christ, this is scary stuff. Jesus warned His disciples then and now to “be on the alert” (Mark 13:33, 35, 37) because “the god of this world continues to blind the minds of the unbelieving that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, Who is the image of God (II Corinthians 4:4).”

And so, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus ((Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Then, begin or continue your new life in Christ by watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. Love, Doug (12/12/23)

RUSSIA, IRAN & GAZA!

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (28 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 3 deer and 2 dogs, one of which was not happy to see me again and, again, let the neighbors know about it. Thank You, Jesus, for keeping me safe!

This headline, from yesterday’s Times of Israel, was certainly not a surprise to me because it lined up perfectly with the Hebrew Scriptures of Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38-39 which, I believe (and I could be wrong) foretell two different wars of the present and future. Psalm 83, I believe, refers to the present war of Israel and her Muslim neighbors which I also believe Israel will win with her “exceedingly great army (Ezekiel 37:10).” And, according to Ezekiel 38-39, when Israel is living in peace (not now), Russia, Iran and a host of others nations will invade Israel to, get this, “capture spoil, to seize plunder, to take away cattle and goods and to capture great spoil from the Israelis (38:11-14). And, just when it looks like Israel is doomed, the Lord God Himself comes down to destroy Russia, Iran and her allies which you can read about in great detail in Ezekiel 38:18-39:29.

And, as I have said before, I believe (and I could be wrong), we could actually be witnessing the Psalm 83 war right now and may still be alive to witness the Ezekiel 38-39 war. Stay tuned and, if you are a believer in Jesus, heed His words in Luke 21:28-32 where the good doctor records Jesus as saying to His disciples: “But when these things (that is, all the “signs” Jesus gave us in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21) begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

So, let me ask you a question: “Is your redemption drawing near?” Keep in mind that, as believers in Jesus, those who have trusted in Christ, His death, burial and resurrection, to save us from our sins and give us eternal life, our souls have already been redeemed (saved) by Christ. Next, when He comes again, then our bodies will be redeemed and glorified like His “in the twinkling of an eye” (I Corinthians 15:50-57). I can’t wait!

Now, listen up, if you haven’t trusted Christ to save you from your sins and give you eternal life, you need to do that now, so that you won’t go to hell for eternity. Simply agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). That’s it. And, believe me, you will be eternally grateful! Then, watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. Blessings, Doug (12/11/23)

ISRAEL & SYRIA: ISAIAH 17:!?

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (30 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 2 deer! Thank You, Jesus!

This recent headline, from the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), got my attention this morning: “Israel said to strike Syria following rocket fire.”

The JNS staff reported: “Israeli Air Force fighter jets attacked targets south of Damascus in response to rocket fire launched from Syria, local media reported on Thursday.

The Sham FM radio station, which is known to support the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, said that explosions were heard in the ‘southwestern Damascus countryside,’ as well as in the area of Quneitra, near the border with the Jewish state. There was no immediate official confirmation from Damascus.”

Let me remind you of the prophecy of Isaiah 17:1 which I believe (and I could be wrong) where the prophet wrote: “The oracle concerning Damascus. Behold, Damascus is about to be removed from a city, and it will become a fallen ruin.”

Stay tuned and watch for Damascus to be destroyed sometime in the future, perhaps even in our lifetime. Let me also remind you of Asaph’s prophecy (Psalm 83) which foretells of Israel’s Muslim neighbors attacking Israel to “wipe them out as a nation, that the name of Israel be remembered no more” which began on May 15, 1948, a day after Israel became a nation and has continued to this day, including the “surprise attack” on Israel from her neighbors which began on October 7, 2023 and continues to this day. And, stay tuned and watch for a future Russian-Iranian attack on Israel to “capture spoil and seize plunder (Ezekiel 38:1-17) when it looks like Israel is doomed. But, the Lord God Himself intervenes for Israel and destroys her enemies (Ezekiel 38:18-39:29).

That’s a lot to think about whether you are a believer in Jesus or not. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). And, if you are a believer in Jesus, “stay on the alert” (Mark 13:33, 35, 37) and watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. Blessings with love and prayers, Doug (12/10/23)

RUSSIA, IRAN & QUAKES!

Good morning, blog readers, from misty and cool (43 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk in a heavy mist, I saw: 4 deer!

Here is another (what I believe) prophetic headline from a recent news article from the AFP (Agence France-Presse) and TOI (Times of Israel) Staffs: “Putin hails Russian-Iran ties in meeting with Raisi, as they discuss Israel-Hamas War.” The two staffs reported: “Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised his country’s relations with Iran at a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi, as the two discussed the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.

Since launching its assault on Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow has sought to deepen its economic and political ties with Tehran, both of which have been sanctioned by the West. ‘Our relations are developing very well. Please convey my best wishes to leader (Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,’ Putin told Raisi, referring to Iran’s head of state. Thanks to his support, we have gained good momentum over the past year,” Putin said.”

All of this, in my opinion (and I could be wrong), points to the prophecy of Ezekiel 38-39 where a certain leader of Russia (Gog of Magog), along with Persia (Iran) and a host of other countries, will, at some time in the future, when Israel is living in peace (not now) invade Israel to “take a spoil,” only to be destroyed by the Lord God Himself. Check it out and see what you think.

Oh, and one more thought. Over the past week, according to the USGS, there has been: one “major” (7.6) earthquake, 6 “strong” (6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 6.9) quakes and about 100 “moderate” quakes in 18 different places! Stay tuned and watch for more of these to come, even in the U.S.

Yes, dearly beloved in Christ, He is coming! And, like “birth pains” (Matthew 24:8), the signs of His coming seem to be increasing in “frequency and intensity.” So, keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes.

And, if you are still not a believer in Jesus, why not become one today by agreeing with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). And, if you do, I’ll see you in heaven! Blessings, Doug (12/9/23)

THE THIRD TEMPLE!

Good morning, blog readers, from clear and cool (41 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 2 deer and a dog! Thank You, Jesus!

Recently, I saw this in the latest newsletter from the Temple Institute in Jerusalem: “An IDF (Israeli Defense Force) combat soldier in Gaza stenciled the facade of the Holy Temple on his helmet. This is what we are fighting for: the total destruction of Hamas, the return of Israeli sovereignty and settlement in Gaza, freedom from terror and the rebuilding of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, ‘a house of prayer for all the nations (Isaiah 56:7) and a place of peace for all people.”

Personally, I believe there will be no peace in Jerusalem until the “Prince of Peace,” the Lord Jesus Christ, returns to the earth to defeat His enemies, rebuild the Jewish temple (Ezekiel 40-48) and reign as King in Jerusalem (Zechariah 12-14).

However, let me warn you, the prophet Daniel, in 9:26-27, speaks of a “a prince who is to come” (Christians know him as the antichrist) who will sign a “peace treaty with “the many” of the Jews (not all) for seven years, break it halfway through, stop the temple sacrifices and go into the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem and declare that he alone is god and to be worshiped with the death penalty for all who refuse to worship him. You can read about this, if you dare, in Revelation 13.

Jesus, in Matthew 24:7, warned His disciples: “For false Christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.” So please, my dear Jewish brothers and sisters, don’t be deceived by “superman” and his overtures for “peace.”

And, if you haven’t already done so, please agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16).

And, if you are a believer in Jesus, keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. Blessings with love and prayers, Doug (12/8/23

PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE DISASTER!

Good morning, blog readers, from clear and cool (32 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 6 deer, a dog and the heavens declaring the glory of God (Psalm 19:1)! Thank You, Jesus!

Last night, I watched about 30 minutes of the so-called “presidential debate” and that was enough for me. During that time, I did not hear any of the debaters say anything nice about his/her opponents in what I can only describe as a “hate-fest” from the start. I can only hope our young people were not watching.

Certainly, there is a lot of “hate” in the world. But, I am reminded by something Jesus said to His disciples, in Matthew 5:43-45: “You have heard that it was said, ‘you shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you in order that you may be sons (daughters) of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and unrighteous.”

Now, I don’t know where all the “debaters” (more like haters) stand in relation to Jesus. Certainly that’s between them and God Who knows everyone’s heart. But, I saw nothing resembling Jesus in any of the candidates to make me think they were representing God and Jesus on the platform. How sad! Then, I got to thinking, “Where is my heart and mind” in relation to God and Jesus?”

Certainly, I need to work on loving and forgiving like God and Jesus. How about you? May the Lord give us His wisdom, in the upcoming election to choose the most godly candidate who exemplifies the love of Christ that He might bless whomever He chooses to be the next President of the United States to His glory. Off to work! Please know I love you and am praying for you. Sincerely in Christ, Doug (12/7/23)

BLINKING LIGHTS EVERYWHERE!

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (31 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I did not see any of God’s creatures, but was thankful to God I could still walk!

This headline, from yesterday’s FOX NEWS.com, really got my attention: “FBI director says terror threats elevated to all-time high since October 7.”

In the article, Chris Pandolfo reported: “FBI Director Christopher Wray testified Tuesday that the terror threat facing the United States has reached unprecedented levels since the October 7 attack on Israel.

Senator Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., asked Wray to describe the current ‘threat matrix’ facing the United States at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Wray replied: “What I would say that is unique about the environment that we’re in right now in my career is that there may have been times over the years where individual threats could have been higher here or there than where they are right now. I’ve never seen a time where all the threats or so many of the threats are all elevated, all exactly at the same time,” the FBI Director replied. “So, blinking red lights analogy about 9/11 – all the lights were blinking red before 9/11, apparently, Graham continued. Obviously, all of us missed it. Would you say there are multiple blinking red lights out there, he asked? Wray answered: “I see blinking red lights everywhere!”

And Jesus said, in Matthew 24:6 and Mark 13:7: “You will be hearing of wars and rumors of war.” As I have said before, several years ago, Russia threatened to invade Ukraine, then later invaded Ukraine turning a “rumor of war into a “war.” And now, all kinds of our enemies including Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and and others are threatening war (even nuclear war) against the United States. And, while these threats are “frightening,” the Lord told us, “See that you are not afraid” and “I will never leave you or forsake you.”

And yes, I believe (and I could be wrong) the believers in Jesus will not be around (because of the “rapture”) for the “worst of the worst.” But, I also believe we may live to see some scary things. I take comfort in Jesus’s words: “And lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20).”

So, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please, before it’s too late, agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Off to work. Blessings with love and prayers, Doug (12/6/23)

U. S. QUAKES!

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (31 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a deer who greeted me with a blank stare, as if to say, “Have you never seen a deer before?” Thank You, Jesus, for the deer!

Over the past few days, I have been writing about all kinds of earthquakes in many, different places around the world. Today, I decided to focus in on U.S. earthquakes. And so, over the last 24 hours, according to the USGS, there were: 22 different (2.5+) earthquakes in 5 different states, including 2 “moderates” (5.0, 5.1) in New Mexico and a “minor” (3.5) quake near Fullerton, California which, as of 2010, had a population of 135,161. So, stay tuned, as I believe (and I could be wrong), we will be hearing more of these in the U.S. since Jesus said, in Matthew 24:7 and Mark 13:8, that one of the signs leading up to His return would be: “earthquakes in various places.”

And, if you are a believer in Jesus, “stay on the alert (Mark 13:33, 35, 37) and watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer, please agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Blessings with love, Doug (12/5/23)