We are living in amazing times.
A great day is coming, and it looks like we can see it approaching.
Jesus talked about it.
He said there hasn’t been anything like it since the beginning of the world, no, nor ever shall be (Matt. 24:21).
The prophet Jeremiah talked about it.
He said, “Alas! For the day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble: but he shall be saved out of it” (Jer. 30:7).
The prophet Zephaniah saw it.
He said, “The great day of the Lord is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the Lord: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness, a day of trumpet and alarm” (Zeph. 1:14-16a).
Yes, it is coming fast, and Christians are blessed to see it.
Does that sound strange?
How can Christians be blessed to see this terrible day approaching?
Jesus was talking about the signs of His coming when He said, “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads: for your redemption draweth nigh” (Luke 21:28).
This terrible day is the Tribulation Period, and it will be worse than anything the lost have ever seen.
Christians grieve for those who will be here, but many Christians feel blessed because the closer we get to it,
- The closer we are to the Rapture and our redemption.
- The closer we are to our new bodies that won’t get sick or die.
- The closer we are to seeing our deceased Christian loved ones again.
- The closer we are to the Millennial reign of Jesus with peace, justice, and righteousness on earth, etc.
For whatever it is worth, there are a few excellent prophecy teachers who believe God will deal with humankind for six God-days (six 1,000-year days; one day with the Lord is as 1,000 years to us and 1,000 years as one day), and the seventh God-day will be the Millennium.
They base this partly on the fact:
- That God created the heavens and the earth in six days, and He rested on the seventh.
- That God told the Jews to plant and harvest crops for six years and let the land rest in the seventh year, etc.
If this theory is right, history is approaching the seventh God-day, and the day of redemption is near.
Here are some recent current events that seem to indicate that our redemption is drawing near.
One, concerning the fact that no weapon that is formed against Israel at the end of the age will succeed: on July 24, 2025, it was reported that:
- Israeli defense systems in general, and the Arrow system in particular, demonstrated exceptional capabilities during the 12-Day War with Iran.
- The numerous interceptions saved many lives and significantly reduced economic damage.
So, Israel has signed a large-scale contract to significantly accelerate the serial production of Arrow interceptors.
And, in addition to mass producing them, Israel intends to constantly upgrade them to make them even more efficient.
(More: On July 28, 2025, it was reported that Iran launched more than 500 long-range missiles at Israel during the 12-Day War. The U.S. launched 100-150 interceptors, and that was about one-fourth of what we have. Experts say we need to boost our stockpiles. America’s defense of Israel may come back as a defensive blessing for America.)
Two, concerning the fact that no weapon that is formed against Israel at the end of the age will succeed: Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei recently attributed Israel’s military successes in the 12-Day War to the work of demons.
This seems to be a common Muslim tactic or excuse.
Muslims have attributed some of Israel’s previous victories to the help of the UK, France, or the U.S.
They seem unable to admit that Allah is failing them or that Israel’s God is God.
Anyway, on July 23, 2025, it was reported that an Israeli rabbi has responded to the Ayatollah’s excuse.
Here is part of what the Israeli rabbi told Khamenei:
- That is simply a mistake.
- We do not use demons.
- There is wisdom that deals with demons, but we do not use them.
- Why? Because we have holy angels that help us in these wars.
- How did we win alone in the Six Day War of 1967 against Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and all the countries that supported them?
- How did we prevail in 1948, practically without weapons, against ten nations?
- We are not angels.
- G-d sends angels to us because He promises and fulfills.
- Anyone who goes against G-d has no chance in this world.
- It is a danger to oppose us because G-d promised the Land to us.
- If you want to save your lives, go with G-d.
- Follow what He wrote in the Torah, and even in the words of your prophet Muhammad.
This explains Israel’s incredible victories.
The Scriptures reveal that God said Israel would come back into being at the end of the age, that Israel cannot be destroyed again, and that Israel will ultimately get all the land God promised to Abraham and his descendants after him.
God’s Word (the Bible) is true, God is holy, God cannot lie, God is faithful, and everyone would be wise to learn, believe, and go by the Scriptures.
(BTW: Israel is blinded now because they did not recognize their Messiah when He made His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, so Israel’s protection is a matter of God’s faithfulness, not Israel’s faithfulness. Nevertheless, all Israel will accept Jesus and be saved just prior to His Second Coming.)
The more I thought about what the Ayatollah and the Israeli rabbi said, the more interesting it got.
The Bible clearly teaches that there is a very powerful world of angels and demons.
- The angel Gabriel appeared to Daniel, and to Joseph and Mary.
- Angels appeared to shepherds when Jesus was born.
- Michael and his angels will cast Satan and his angels (demons) out of heaven during the Tribulation Period.
- Jesus cast demons out of a demoniac, and they entered a herd of pigs that ran over a cliff.
- Evil spirits that dwell in Satan, the Antichrist, and False Prophet will work miracles and drag the nations into the Battle of Armageddon.
- Great disasters will happen on earth when seven angels blow seven trumpets, and later when seven angels dump seven vials of God’s wrath on earth during the Tribulation Period.
- Christians wrestle against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
So, I ask, is it possible that the 12-Day War between Iran and Israel was somehow impacted by angels and demons?
I think so.
Daniel chapter 10 records one of Daniel’s last visions.
Daniel had been fasting and praying for three weeks when an angel touched him.
The angel told Daniel that God heard his prayers the first day he started praying, but the prince of the kingdom of Persia (a demon or evil spirit that rules over Iran) had prevented him (God’s angel) from getting to Daniel with the answer to his prayers.
But Michael, one of God’s most powerful angels, helped God’s good angel get through with the answer (which incidentally concerned the meaning of visions that Daniel had about Israel in the latter days).
So, as I see it, the 12-Day War between Iran and Israel may have been impacted by demons in Iran, and the outcome may have been influenced by angels that are guarding Israel.
(My opinion: None of us understand the full impact that spiritual forces have upon this earth, or how much evil the Restrainer is holding back. But I believe the Restrainer will soon be removed, and things will turn catastrophic fast. Today is the day to make our salvation sure.)
(More: According to the Bible, God will cause the Battle of Gog and Magog, and He – not Israel – will destroy the militaries of Russia, Iran, Turkey, and others. God will act alone so that people will know that Israel’s God is God.)
Three, on July 25, 2025, it was reported:
- That one of Iran’s top Ayatollahs has offered more than one million dollars to anyone who brings him Pres. Trump’s head.
- That Iranian government supporters have raised forty million dollars in a crowdfunding campaign to murder Pres. Trump.
(Questions: Could a religious leader who publicly announces that he wants to pay someone to decapitate the president of the U.S. be controlled by Satan or demons? If radical Islam gains control of the world, will non-Muslims be safe?)
(More: On July 26, 2025, RAIR reported that a Muslim preacher in Germany posted a video on the Internet telling Germans to accept Islam or leave the country. According to the article, the message is clear: this is not about peaceful coexistence; it’s about ideological conquest.)
(More: On July 27, 2025, Israel’s Defense Min. warned the Ayatollah Khamenei that if he continues to threaten Israel, Israel will attack Iran again and go after him.)
Four, concerning the expansion of Israel’s borders at the end of the age: on July 23, 2025, Israel’s Knesset passed a non-binding resolution that calls for the Israeli government to declare sovereignty over Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.
This is the first time in the history of modern Israel that the Knesset has passed such a resolution, and it is not clear what the Netanyahu government will do.
(More: On July 24, 2025, the Israeli government authorized the spending of $138 million to improve road safety in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.)
(FYI: I don’t know the full implications of Israel annexing Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley, but it could possibly impact sovereignty over the Temple Mount, and that might open the door for rebuilding the Temple. This could be big.)
(More: On July 29, 2025, it was reported that Israel will begin annexing parts of the Gaza Strip if Hamas keeps rejecting a ceasefire agreement.)
Five, concerning the Two-State Solution (dividing Israel and God’s threat to drag the nations into the Battle of Armageddon for doing that; Joel 3:1-2): on July 24, 2025, French Pres. Emmanuel Macron said he will recognize the existence of a Palestinian State before the UN General Assembly meeting on Sept. 22-23, 2025.
(Note: As I understand it, Macron will participate in a meeting on July 28, 2025, to line up support for creating a Palestinian State, but he will make his official recognition of a Palestinian State on Sept. 22-23; Rosh Hashanah; the Feast of Trumpets.)
Israeli Prime Min. Netanyahu said:
- “A Palestinian state in these conditions would be a launch pad to annihilate Israel—not to live in peace beside it.
- Let’s be clear: the Palestinians do not seek a state alongside Israel.
- They seek a state instead of Israel.”
Israel’s Defense Min. Katz said:
- Instead of standing with Israel at this challenging time, the French president is acting to weaken it.
- We will not allow the establishment of a Palestinian entity that would harm our security, endanger our existence, and undermine our historical right to the Land of Israel.
- We are all united to prevent this grave danger.
(More: On July 24, 2025, Canada’s Prime Min. Carney said he supports a two-state solution, which guarantees peace and security – peace and safety – for Israelis and Palestinians. As of now, the U.S. and Israel are not planning to attend.)
(More: On July 26, 2025, it was reported that Israel has captured documents in Gaza that contain the minutes of secret meetings between French Intelligence officials and Hamas officials that have been going on in Qatar since 2020. According to the report, France is very critical of the way the U.S. is handling the war. A French diplomat quickly denied the legitimacy of the documents.)
(My opinion: Forcing the Two-State Solution on Israel won’t bring peace and safety to Germany, where German citizens have been told to accept Islam or leave their country.)
(Question: Where can German citizens go since radical Islam is determined to conquer the whole world? It is easy to see the great day of trouble and distress shaping up.)
(My opinion: God will have the final word.
Six, concerning peace and safety, on July 26, 2025, UK Prime Min. Starmer said:
- He backs the recognition of a Palestinian state, but such recognition must be part of a wider plan which ultimately results in a two-state solution and lasting security (safety) for Palestinians and Israelis.
- We must build the State of Palestine and ensure that, through its demilitarization and recognition by Israel, it contributes to the security (safety) of everyone in the Middle East.
Then, on July 29, 2025, Starmer said:
- He intends to recognize a Palestinian state in Sept. before the U.N. General Assembly, “unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza” and agrees to a ceasefire and to “commit to a long-term sustainable peace, reviving the prospect of a two-state solution.”
- “This includes allowing the United Nations to restart the supply of aid and making clear that there will be no annexations in the West Bank,” Starmer said during the briefing at 10 Downing Street.
Seven, concerning the Israel-Hamas war: ceasefire negotiations appear to be deadlocked at this time.
Concerning the deadlock: on July 25, 2025, Pres. Trump said, “It was too bad—Hamas didn’t really want to make a deal. I think they want to die.”
Eight, in a report published by the British Daily Mail on July 26, 2025, a former female hostage who was held 471 days by Hamas said the worst thing was being kept in a cage with as many as six hostages at a time for four months.
She said the cage was about 6 ½ feet by 6 ½ feet, it was underground, there were cockroaches everywhere, the silence was murder, and the atmosphere was very hot and humid.
She lost several fingers, had a bullet in her leg, and was allowed to go to the bathroom only once or twice a day.
She said she believes other hostages are still being held in cages and being abused.
(My opinion: It is hard for me to imagine the mentality of those who defend what Hamas has done and is still doing.)
Nine, concerning the distribution of aid to the citizens of Gaza: on July 27, 2025, it was reported that an Arab analyst, Hussain Abdul-Hussain, wrote:
- There is plenty of aid, but Hamas obstructs its distribution by terrorizing Gazans.
- In areas where Hamas has lost control, Gaza residents are in a better situation than in areas where Hamas still rules in the shadows.
- If Hamas disappears, Gaza residents will receive everything they need in the blink of an eye.
Why is Hamas doing this?
They want control of the food and medicine so they can force the Gazans to support them.
(More: On July 25, 2025, a Christian pastor, author, and editor in Israel wrote, most of the aid never reaches the population in Gaza; as soon as it crosses into Gaza, it is commandeered by squads of armed Hamas operatives and redirected to Hamas’ storerooms, all of which now overflow. Hamas then first provides for its own and for those who actively and openly support the terrorist organization, and then sells the rest in dribbles to keep prices high.)
(Question: How can world leaders support terrorists that use food and medicine to force people to support them? It sounds a lot like what the Antichrist will do, and it is okay with many world leaders.)
Ten, concerning lawlessness at the end of the age: on July 21, 2025, UK Reform leader Nigel Farage said:
- We live increasingly in a lawless Britain… most people think that Britain has become lawless.
- People are scared to go out to the shops, scared to let their kids out.
- That is a society that is degraded, and it’s happening very, very rapidly.
Eleven, concerning natural disasters increasing in frequency and intensity at the end of the age: on July 25-26, 2025, Hebei Province in China received 20.94 inches of rain in eight hours (5.71 inches per hour at its peak intensity).
At least two people died, two are missing, and 46,000 were impacted.
(More: On July 25, 2025, some parts of metropolitan Chicago, Il., received more than 6 inches of rain in less than two hours, and on July 26, 2025, some parts of Lincoln County, MO received 10 inches of rain in one night.)
(More: On July 27, 2025, the temperature in Tampa, Florida, reached 100 for the first time in recorded history.)
(More: On July 29, 2025, an 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia.)
Twelve, concerning wars and rumors of wars: on July 24, 2025, it was reported that the Houthis in Yemen are training elite operatives for an invasion of Israel.
Thirteen, concerning Israel’s war with Hamas: on July 27, 2025, Israel reported that it had killed about 400 terrorists and destroyed a 500-meter-long tunnel in recent days.
Fourteen, concerning deceit at the end of the age: a photo that went viral of a child from Gaza supposedly starved to death by Israel has turned out to be fake news (Hamas propaganda).
Several world leaders swallowed the propaganda hook, line, and sinker, and now that it has turned out to be fake news, they are amazingly silent.
Fifteen, concerning the Battle of Gog and Magog: on July 28, 2025, Pres. Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin’s efforts to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine.
Trump gave Putin just 10-12 days to agree to a ceasefire or face very strong, crippling sanctions.
(My opinion: Trump’s impositions of more sanctions could damage Russia’s economy and increase Putin’s desire for Israel’s silver and gold, cattle and goods.)
Sixteen, concerning the Mark of the Beast, HHS Sec. Robert Kennedy, Jr., recently said in testimony before a Congressional Committee, “My vision is that every American is wearing a wearable within four years.”
Wearables are trackers and monitors (usually worn on the wrist) that measure movement, heart rate, blood sugar, sleep apnea, etc.
Requiring every American to wear these good things within four years is causing alarm bells to go off in the minds of prophecy teachers.
(My opinion: I believe in the Pre-Trib Rapture, and I believe it will be a minimum of 3 ½ years – perhaps more – before the Mark of the Beast is implemented.)
Seventeen, concerning the Mark of the Beast: on July 29, 2025, Leo Hohmann reported that:
- The FBI has awarded a $128 million one-year contract to a company called Leidos to modernize the agency’s sprawling biometric and criminal history database.
- According to Biometric Update, it is the most expansive biometric identity system in the world, encompassing multimodal data inputs including facial recognition, palm prints, iris scans, voice data, scars and tattoos, and, increasingly, behavioral biometrics.
- This is more of the beast system developing at warp speed before our very eyes.
- Putting this type of tech in the hands of a notoriously corrupt and, in my opinion, unconstitutional agency, is unconscionable.
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Eighteen, on July 29, 2025, in the interest of peace in the Middle East, the EU, the Arab League, and 17 nations (sounds almost like a covenant with many) signed a joint declaration calling for Hamas to disarm, surrender its weapons to the Palestinian Authority under international supervision, and to end its control over the Gaza Strip.
The document was signed by France, Canada, the UK, and others.
France’s Foreign Min. called it “historic and unprecedented.”
He added that it paves the way for normalization agreements between Israel and other nations.
(My opinion: We are living in amazing times, and many experts in Bible Prophecy believe we are seeing a great day approaching. Many believe it is time to lift your head and look up.)
FYI: God does not send anyone to Hell (all of us are born with a sin nature and destined to go to Hell because we sin), but God has provided a way (Jesus) for everyone to go to Heaven (and He is the only way to get there; John 14:6).
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.