WARSHIPS in CUBA!

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and warm (71 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 23 robins, 9 geese, 6 doves, 5 deer, a blackbird, a bunny and a crow! Thank You, Jesus!

This recent headline, from Fox News.com, got my attention this morning: “Putin’s fleet of warships is direct warning to Biden, experts say.”

In the article, Anders Hagstrom reported: “A fleet of warships entered Cuban waters on Wednesday as they prepare to hold military drills in the Caribbean. The deployment is likely a warning to President Biden after he gave approval for Ukrainian forces to strike some targets within Russia using U.S. weaponry, according to Rebekah Koffler, strategic intelligence analyst and author of ‘Putin’s Playbook.’ Russian President Vladimir Putin is telling Washington, ‘we can touch you,’ Koffler said.

Hagstrom continued: “Putin wants to be close to the U.S. homeland at this time when the Russia-Ukraine crisis is on a highly escalatory trajectory – given Biden’s authorization to Ukraine. If something goes wrong and Ukraine strikes critical targets in Russia close to major cities, the Russian military can enable the Cubans to strike targets inside the U.S. or strike U.S. interests,” she said.” All I (Doug) can say is: “Stay tuned and watch to see if these “rumors of war” turn into a “war.”

And, let me also remind you of the prophecy of Ezekiel 38-39 where, at sometime in the future, Russia, Iran and a host of other nations will invade Israel to “capture spoil, to seize plunder, to carry away silver and gold, cattle and goods and to capture great spoil” with, perhaps, only a mild protest I believe (and I could be wrong) from Europe and the United States. What we do know for sure is that the Lord God Himself will come to Israel’s defense and destroy the invaders (Russia and her allies) which you can read about in Ezekiel 38:18-39:29. So, stay tuned! And, if you are a believer in Jesus, keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please become one today, right now, 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 with love and prayers, Doug (6/17/24)

THE CONTINUING RUMORS!

Good morning, blog readers, from mostly sunny and warm (85 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 13 robins, a deer, some lightning off in the distance and heard two bullfrogs!

This morning-headline from Fox News.com, once again, got my attention: “Putin’s fleet of warships is direct warning to Biden, experts say.”

In the article, Anders Hagstrom reported: “A fleet of Russian warships entered Cuban waters on Wednesday as they prepare to hold military drills in the Caribbean. The deployment is likely a warning to President Biden after he gave approval for Ukrainian forces to strike some targets within Russia using U.S. weaponry, according to Rebekah Koffler, strategic intelligence analyst and author of ‘Putin’s Playbook.’ Russian President Vladimir Putin is telling Washington, ‘we can touch you,’ Koffler said.” She also said: “Putin wants to be close to the U.S. homeland at this time when the Russian-Ukraine crisis is on a highly escalatory trajectory – given Biden’s authorization to Ukraine. If something goes wrong and Ukraine strikes critical targets close to major cities, the Russian military can enable the Cubans to strike targets inside the U. S. or strike U.S. interests,” she said. Three Russian warships arrived at Cuba’s Havana Bay on Wednesday, greeted by a 21-cannon salute. A nuclear-powered submarine was expected to arrive after them.”

Let me remind you that, according to Bible prophecy, particularly Ezekiel 38-39, at some time in the future when Israel is living in peace (certainly not now), Russia, Iran and a host of other nations will invade Israel to “capture a spoil of goods” from the Israelis, only to have the Lord God Himself intervene and destroy this massive army. I can’t wait. But, wait I must and so must you, until the God-appointed time. And, let me add that no country, including the USA, goes to Israel’s defense when Russia and her allies invade Israel which says to me either the USA has been destroyed or weakened which is certainly what we are seeing now.

Yes, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, He is coming! Are you ready? If you are, then keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. 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). Blessings and prayers with love in Christ, Doug (6/13/24)

GOG of MAGOG?

Good morning, blog readers, from clear and cool (37 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 6 deer, a plane, a police officer and the heavens declaring the glory of God (Psalm 19:1)! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from the AP (Associated Press), got my attention this morning: “Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened.”

In the article, the AP staff reported: “President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if it’s sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West just days ahead of an election in which he’s all but certain to win another six-year term.

The Russian leader has repeatedly talked about his readiness to use nuclear weapons since invading Ukraine in February 2022. The most recent such threat came in his ‘state-of-the-nation address last month when he warned the West that deepening its involvement in the fighting in Ukraine would risk a nuclear war.

Asked if he has ever considered using battlefield nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Putin responded that there has been no need for that. Still, the remarks appeared to be a message to the West that he is prepared to use all means to protect his gains there. In an apparent reference to NATO allies, he also declared that ‘the nations that say they have no red lines regarding Russia should realize that Russia won’t have any red lines regarding them either.”

Let me remind you that the prophecy of Ezekiel 38-39 is about a Russian leader (Gog of Magog) who leaves a war (Ukraine?) and, along with Iran (Persia), Libya (Put), Turkey (Togarmah), Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and possibly Germany (Gomer) and other Jew-haters, invade an unsuspecting Israel at a time when she is living in peace (certainly not today or anytime soon) “to capture spoil and to seize plunder” from the Israelis (Ezekiel 38:8-12). The result: The Lord God Himself comes to Israel’s defense, destroys her enemies and restores Israel (Ezekiel 38:18-39:29). So, stay tuned, dearly beloved in Christ, and keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are 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). Blessings with love, Doug (3/13/24)