Is THIS the Time for Peace in Israel?

Friends, in light of all the talk about a peace treaty between Hamas and Israel, please don't forget that Daniel told us about a "covenant with many" that would be brokered and then confirmed by the "prince who is to come". This is the one whom Jesus identified as the "abomination of desolation" or the one who makes desolate. And we are told that this “covenant” will be broken after 3.5 years and Israel's enemies will then attack unmercifully. 

Luke 21:20 describes it this way, “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near." And Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 5:3, "For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape." Friends, according to scripture, the battle that is going to be brought against Israel will be horrendous! 

Jesus described this time in Matthew 24:21-22 when He said, "For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened." 

Friends, whatever you think about the conflict going on in the Middle East, and the "peace agreement" that's being brokered right now, you should understand that scripture tells us over and over that lasting peace in Israel is NOT going to happen until "The Prince of Peace" returns and sets up His reign over His Millennial Kingdom from Jerusalem. But between now and then, things will get very difficult, and much deception will take place...not just in Israel, but over most of the world. 

Therefore, we need to be paying close attention, because the "peace agreement" that Trump and Netanyahu are brokering right now, could well be the "covenant" that Daniel saw over 2500 years ago. And if that is true, it definitely will NOT bring lasting peace. 

The truth is, we are living in some very exciting times Friends. Right now there is a revival going on in many places, and it seems to be touching multitudes of young people. We are seeing them all over the world turning to Christ and placing their trust in Him. But at the same time, we are also seeing a time of great distress in the world. This is NOT a time to slumber...it is a time when we need to draw near to God with our whole hearts and keep our eyes and ears open, and stay alert. 

Also, there's much talk going on right now about "digital ID", and in fact Great Britain is in the process of making it mandatory there within the next couple of couple years. And we are seeing AI created videos all over the Internet of people we all know and recognize, but it's very hard to distinguish if they are real or if they are deep fakes. 

Friends, the bottom line is...don't put your confidence in leaders who say things that soothe your mind and just accept whatever they say. Know the Word of God, listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit, test the spirits, and very importantly, watch the fruit of their lives. Friends...the fruit of a person's life DOES NOT LIE! If they are untruthful, if they don't carry through with what they say, if their lives are motivated by money and power...that should be your queue not to trust them! ONLY put your trust in God's Word!