On Apr. 20, 2026, Harbinger’s Daily posted an article by Tom Gilbreath (an author and a contributor to the Hal Lindsey Report) titled “Iran Is Learning the Hard Way… Nothing Can Thwart God’s Promises to The Nation of Israel).
Here is just part of what Gilbreath said (mostly Gilbreath’s words but a little in my words as I understand it, and for brevity):
First, concerning Iran’s status on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, Gilbreath said:
- Iran had Israel surrounded.
- Iran controlled Hezbollah, who had more than 150,000 missiles and rockets, and Hezbollah controlled Lebanon on Israel’s north.
- Iran directed Syria on Israel’s northeast.
- Iran gave arms to, and held the loyalty of, Iraq’s massive Shiite militias to Israel’s east.
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels were over a thousand miles to Israel’s south, but with sophisticated Iranian missiles and drones, they made their presence felt.
- Palestinian terrorists carried out an ongoing campaign against Israel from Judea and Samaria (also known as the West Bank).
- Iran was giving money and weapons to Hamas because Hamas shared Iran’s goal of annihilating Israel.
- Iran had oil and oil money.
- It had the nuclear powers of Russia, China, and North Korea for strategic partners.
- And Iran had a religious zeal to build its own nuclear weapons, along with the missiles to deliver them anywhere in the world.
Second, concerning Iran’s status today, Gilbreath said:
- Hamas still exists and might rise again, but, for now, it is a shell of its former self.
- Hezbollah keeps finding and firing remnants of its old missile arsenal, but it has nothing like the stockpile it had just 2½ years ago.
- The new regime in Syria is wicked and dangerous, but it is not linked to Iran as the old Assad regime had been.
- The Houthis, the Shiite militias in Iraq, and other enemies of Israel still exist.
- But the Iranian regime that once fed and directed them has been shattered.
Think about this: According to the Bible, Israel cannot be destroyed at the end of the age, and Gilbreath correctly points out that Iran has been shattered.
Here is a link to his entire article.
Here are some recent articles that seem to indicate that the end of the age is close:
One, on Apr. 22, 2026, Christine Darg (award-winning journalist, evangelist, and co-founder of JerusalemChanneltv) said,
- Let’s look together at what the Bible says about God’s sovereign plan for this land (Israel) and for all the peoples living in it.
- He hasn’t forgotten any of you; in fact, He has specific blessings just for you!
- The Scriptures show that God gave the land of Israel as an everlasting inheritance to the descendants of Abraham through Isaac and Jacob—not through Ishmael (see Genesis 17:19-21 and the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 12:7, 13:15, 15:18-21).
- That’s why many who study Bible prophecy believe a separate “Palestinian” state dividing the land will not ultimately succeed.
- In fact, we cannot overlook Joel 3:2, strongly warning that God will judge the nations “for what they did to my inheritance, my people Israel… because they… divided up my land.”
- Let’s trust God’s Word over human politics.
- He is sovereign, He loves us all, and His prophetic timeline leads to ultimate peace.
- Pray with me for the peace of Jerusalem and the whole region (Psalm 122:6)—and for God’s blessings to overflow on all the families of the earth.
Two, on Mar. 13, 2026, Israel365News posted an article by Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz about a nationwide billboard campaign (by Dr. Mike Evans and Friends of Israel) thanking Pres. Trump for America’s support for Israel.
Evans called the campaign “nothing less than a Purim miracle.”
He said,
- The courage and leadership shown by President Trump, combined with the faith of millions who believe in God’s protection over Israel, are changing the course of history in the Middle East.
- The Sages teach that those who act courageously to protect the Jewish people merit divine recognition.
- The Bible records, “For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you victory” (Deuteronomy 20:4).
- Evans’ campaign frames Trump’s actions as aligned with that principle, portraying the president’s leadership as instrumental in safeguarding Israel and supporting its strategic position in the region.
- By publicly thanking both God and a world leader, the campaign situates Israel’s current conflicts within a framework of faith and tangible political action.
(My comment: The Bible teaches that God raises up leaders and God brings down leaders – good and bad – meaning that Pres. Trump’s support for Israel is God’s doing to fulfill His Word.)
Three, concerning the shattering of Iran: on Apr. 23, 2026, several U.S. officials, including Pres. Trump, met with officials from Lebanon and Israel at the White House.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their 10-day ceasefire for three more weeks, and Pres. Trump agreed to have the U.S. work with Lebanon in order to help it protect itself from Hezbollah.
(Update: on Apr. 27, 2026, Lebanon’s Pres. Aoun publicly condemned Hezbollah for serving “foreign interests” — a courageous stand as direct Lebanon-Israel peace talks continue despite Hezbollah’s fierce opposition.)
(Update: On Apr. 27, 2026, Israel launched major airstrikes in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley after Hezbollah killed an IDF soldier and wounded six others — exposing the ceasefire as dangerously near collapse, with Hezbollah having now fired 10,000 projectiles at Israel since the Iran war began.)
(Update: On Apr. 27, 2026, it was reported that Iran is rapidly running out of space to store its oil as President Trump continues his naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz — which could lead to “irreversible” damage to the regime’s biggest industry and lifeblood of its economy.)
(Update: On Apr. 27, 2026, an Israeli official said the Lebanese government has not taken a single step against Hezbollah since the ceasefire in Lebanon went into effect some two weeks ago. There have been no arrests, no attempts to prevent attacks on our soldiers, and no effort to stop the rocket fire.”)
(Update: On Apr. 28, 2026, Pres. Trump said: Tehran has informed Washington they are in a “state of collapse” and that the Iranians want the US to “open the Hormuz Strait” – as ‘tank tops’ loom. Pres. Trump doesn’t appear open to Iran’s proposal, which hinges on the US naval blockade ending and the nuclear issue being pushed to future negotiations. Tehran is working on a revised plan to be sent in a few days.)
Four, concerning the shattering of Iran: on Apr. 27, 2026, Mike Waltz (U.S. Ambassador to the UN) told the UN Security Council:
- The world’s critical waterways are not bargaining chips that belong to any one country.
- They are too important to all of us collectively as a global community to be choked off, to be mined, to be weaponized, to be attacked like two-bit pirates, because when they are, the entire world pays the price (surging oil, liquified natural gas and fertilizer prices).
- It is absolutely clear. It’s unambiguous that, as a matter of international law, this strait is not, despite the Iranian foreign minister’s claims—this strait is not Iran’s to wield like its own moat and drawbridge.
Five, concerning the shattering of Iran: on Apr. 29, 2026, it was reported that:
- Iran’s economy is rapidly deteriorating under the strain of war, with more than one million people out of work, and inflation soaring to crippling levels.
- Another million jobs have been indirectly affected, as businesses shut down and supply chains collapse across the country.
- The U.S. naval blockade has crippled Iran’s ability to export oil, its primary source of revenue.
- Inflation has surged to 67%, and the national currency has plummeted to record lows, leaving basic goods increasingly unaffordable. Even subsidized food items are now beyond reach for many citizens struggling to survive.
(My comment: While Pres. Trump is using his maximum pressure campaign to get Iran to agree to his terms, he is using the time to strengthen and resupply the U.S. military forces near Iran.)
Here are some war reports as they came in from the U.S. and Israel:
The U.S. calls its attacks Operation Epic Fury.
Israel calls its attacks Operation Roaring Lion.
Thurs. Day 55 (Apr. 23, 2026) (Day 2 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension)
- Trump said that the 3–5-day window reported earlier was “false.” Trump added, based on the fact that the government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so, and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our attack on the country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal.
- Trump said the Iranian regime is increasingly unable to meet its financial obligations, including payments to soldiers and police officers.
- Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot and kill any Iranian vessels that are laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fri. Day 56 (Apr. 24, 2026) (Day 3 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension)
- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) revealed that there are three carrier strike groups in the Middle East for the first time since the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
- More than 15 countries started urgently advising their citizens to leave Iran immediately. They appear to believe war is imminent.
- Iran agreed to meet with U.S. negotiators for more ceasefire talks in Pakistan.
Sat. Day 57 (Apr. 25, 2026) (Day 4 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension)
- Trump said he canceled the trip of the American delegation to Pakistan for talks on an agreement with Iran because the Iranian representatives had already left Pakistan. Trump said he told the U.S. negotiators, “You’re not making an 18-hour flight to go there. We have all the cards. They can call us anytime they want, but you’re not going to be making any more 18-hour flights to sit around talking about nothing.”
- Following the launch of several rockets and UAVs from Lebanon, Israel’s Prime Min. Netanyahu ordered the Israel Defense Forces to “vigorously” attack the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist group.
Sun. Day 58 (Apr. 26, 2026) (Day 5 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension)
- Trumpalready signaled that he plans to keep the blockade active until a complete deal is struck with the Iranian regime.
- Iran, through Pakistani mediators, gave the US a new proposal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage.
Mon. Day 59 (Apr. 27, 2026) (Day 6 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension)
- S. Sec. of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt message to Iran: the U.S. will not accept any arrangement in which Tehran acts as gatekeeper to the Strait of Hormuz — demanding coordination, permission, or payment from vessels wishing to pass through what are, by international law, open waters.
- Trump told his aides to prepare for an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Israel’s Defense Min. said the seven-front War of Redemption against Iran and its regional proxies is expected to continue throughout 2026.
Tue. Day 60 (Apr. 28, 2026) (Day 7 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension)
- The U.S. has just moved a fourth aircraft carrier (the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower) to within striking distance of Iran.
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it is quitting the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), effective May 1, because it must dramatically increase production once the war is over to make up for lost revenues and pay for damaged facilities
Wed. Day 61 (Apr. 29, 2026) (Day 8 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension)
- Trump said the Mullahs can’t get their act together, and they don’t know how to sign a non-nuclear deal to end the war. (Note: Pres. Trump needs to understand that the Islamic religion forbids the Mullahs to submit to him on anything because it teaches that non-Muslims are heathens. They believe they must always submit to Allah and never to heathens.)
- Trump said the U.S. destroyed 80 percent of Iran’s missiles and missile factories and would take out the rest ‘very quickly if we don’t make a deal.’
Finally, are you Rapture Ready?
If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God, who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.
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