Monday, November 9, 2026

Wars And Rumors of Wars


Wars And Rumors of Wars


Here is what Jesus said and my understanding of what Jesus meant:

Jesus left the Temple for the last time. He would never go back there or teach there again. He went out to the Mt. of Olives and sat down.

The disciples went to Him privately and asked Him three questions: 1) When shall these things be? (the destruction of the Temple), 2) What shall be the sign of thy coming? (His Second Coming), and 3) of the end of the age?

Jesus didn’t answer the first question, but history shows that the Romans destroyed the Temple in 70 A.D.

He answered the second question in Matt. 24:14: “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” (In the Revelation of Jesus Christ – the Book of Revelation – we learn that the gospel will go all over the world during the Tribulation Period by the 144,000, Two Witnesses, and an angel; Rev. 7:11, 14:6.)

Understand that during the Tribulation Period (a day of sorrows; Zeph. 1:16-17: like birth pains; Gen. 3:16), the Book of Revelation teaches that:

  • Peace will be removed from the earth (Second Seal; Red Horse; Rev. 6:3-4).
  • A great war called the Battle of Armageddon will take place (Rev. 19).
  • A global economic collapse will cause the price of food to soar and lead to famine (Third Seal; Black Horse; Rev. 6:5-6).
  • Death and Hades will use War, famine, pestilence, and wild animals to kill one-fourth of those on Earth (Fourth Seal; Pale Horse; Rev. 6:7-8).
  • During the Tribulation Period, there will be many earthquakes (Sixth Seal-great earthquake; Rev. 6:12; also, Rev. 8:5; Rev. 11:13; the greatest earthquake ever; Rev. 16:18).

But in Matt. 24:6, Jesus said He was talking about wars and rumors of wars, famine, pestilence, etc. that would happen before the time of the end (before the Tribulation Period and His Second Coming).

This is the way I see it: Jesus was lovingly warning us about people deceiving us.

  • Deceivers said WW I was the Battle of Armageddon (and we are in the Tribulation Period), but it wasn’t true because Israel didn’t exist.
  • Deceivers said WW II was the Battle of Armageddon (and we are in the Tribulation Period), but it wasn’t true because Israel still did not exist.
  • Deceivers said cancer, Covid, Ebola, etc. were signs that we were in the Tribulation Period, but they couldn’t be because they did not kill one-fourth of those on Earth.
  • Deceivers said great earthquakes mean that we are in the Tribulation Period, but the greatest earthquake ever will be after the rise of the Antichrist (after the First Seal; Rev. 6:12; after the Rapture).

Jesus lovingly (an act of grace) warned that there would be wars, famine, pestilence, earthquakes, etc. during the Church Age, before the Tribulation Period, but they wouldn’t be as bad as those that happen during the Tribulation Period.

We should watch for the convergence of ALL of the signs, not just some of the signs, and it seems to be what we are seeing today.

(FYI: The Tribulation Period won’t begin until the Antichrist rises to power over a world government and confirms – strengthens – a false covenant of peace for seven years, but the Church won’t be here for that, and there will be wars and rumors of wars, famine, pestilences, earthquakes, etc. before then.)

Here are some recent events that seem to indicate that the end of the age is near.

One, here is an interesting quote about current events from Amir Tsarfati on Oct. 29, 2026:

  • 500 million Europeans expect 300 million Americans to protect them from 120 million Russians who cannot defeat 40 million Ukrainians.
  • Meanwhile, they fail to realize that they are being conquered by 2 billion Muslims who claim they are being persecuted by 8 million Israelis!

(My comment: 2 billion Muslims claiming they are being persecuted by 8 million Israelis is evidence of Jew-hatred and the fact that God said Israel cannot be destroyed at the end of the age.)

Two, here is Amir Tsarfati’s opinion on the outcome of the U.S.-Iran War (Oct. 31, 2026).

  • Ezekiel 38:5 explicitly names Persia as part of the coalition that will come against Israel.
  • My understanding of this prophecy is that an anti-Israel regime will remain in place in Iran, weakened but still hostile, and willing to join a broader coalition rather than attack Israel alone.
  • The passage identifies Persia’s participation; it does not explicitly identify the government that will be in power or describe its military strength. Those details reflect my interpretation of how the prophetic picture may unfold.
  • For these reasons, I do not expect the coming months to bring the outcome many are anticipating.
  • The United States and Israel can weaken the Iranian regime, degrade its capabilities, and force it to make difficult choices.
  • That does not mean they can guarantee its overthrow.
  • We must distinguish between what military force can accomplish, what political leaders promise, and what Scripture actually says.

Three, here is Amir Tsarfati’s opinion on the multitude of governments urging people to store food, water, etc. (Nov. 3, 2026):

  • Why are we so surprised to see governments urging people to prepare emergency supplies to last anywhere from three days to three weeks?
  • Look around you!
  • We are seeing natural disasters of increasing intensity and frequency, more wars and rumors of wars, more viruses, and more people under strong delusion.
  • This is a textbook end-times scenario.

Four, concerning the alliance between Russia and Iran at the end of the age: on Oct. 29, 2026, Russia announced that it will expand its workforce at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, signaling renewed cooperation between Moscow and Tehran despite continuing regional tensions following the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran earlier this year.

Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation, plans to increase its construction workforce at Bushehr to 200 by November, with additional personnel (about 500 more specialists) expected to return in early 2027 as work progresses on two new nuclear reactors.

Five, here is Jonathan S. Tobin’s (editor-in-chief of JNS, a columnist for Newsweek and a contributor to other publications) opinion on the U.S. election:

  • It was a big night for the Democrats and a very, very bad night for U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
  • But amid the wreckage left by the blue wave that flipped control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, members of the GOP aren’t the only big losers.
  • Supporters of the U.S.-Israel alliance and those who worry about the surge of antisemitism that has swept across the globe over the past three years should be equally worried about the implications of the Democrats’ midterm victory.
  • The consequences of the Democrats’ return to power on Capitol Hill will be primarily directed at the Trump administration.
  • But whatever that will mean for Trump’s ability to govern effectively in his final two years in office, control of Congress by a party that is now largely dominated by its intersectional left-wing will have a serious impact on the U.S.-Israel relationship as well as the battle against Jew-hatred.

(My comment: This will have a major impact on the decline of America and Bible prophecy. U.S. support for Israel will quickly decline, and God’s support for America will decline with it. But His support for Israel will not decline. God is still on the throne, and it is likely that the global march toward world government and the Tribulation Period has just sped up. The rejection of MAGA is a major step toward the rise of the Ten Kings.)

(My opinion: I believe the Ten Kings – Ten Toes – will be ten leaders over ten groups of nations on earth; Google regionalization.)

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The Rapture Paradox, 'Why The Sudden Urgency?'

The Rapture Paradox
Terry James


The Rapture of the Church will instantaneously bring all of evil’s terror to those left behind when all believers in Jesus Christ leave planet Earth. We must, therefore, witness to the saving message of Christ as never before while we now sense that moment of Rapture approaching.

The Rapture Paradox

A woman from the Netherlands who is a frequent visitor to www.raptureready.com proposed we address a troubling thought she lives with as a Christian. It is a paradox I believe many Christians who look for Christ to come for believers in the Rapture have considered, at least to some extent.

The writer sent an article about the growing Islamic population in Europe and the threat Islam represents not only to Israel, but to the rest of the world that is not Islamic. She recognizes that Israel being at the center of world controversy indicates the lateness of the hour, prophetically speaking. She puts it this way in her email:

Every time I see these articles, I am on one hand horrified at the treatment of the Jewish people but on the other hand full of anticipation as I know that with each event that pushes the Jewish people back to their homeland of Israel, the closer the rapture is for Christians. I do feel badly that I am excited for the rapture though as I know what that means for those that will be left behind… Should we be as excited as I am to know that we can (I believe “will”) be raptured any second? I know this gives me an urgency to share the gospel with friends and neighbors, but I still always feel guilty for the anticipation and excitement I get when I see the current events played out daily.

This dichotomy within the believer’s thinking is, I believe, not unusual for those who truly look for Christ’s any-moment call as prophesied by Paul the apostle:

“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).

Christians who believe the pre-Tribulation Rapture is truth from God’s Word, yearn—without need to apologize—for the blessed hope that is found in Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13). At the same time, they know that when that call from their Lord comes, those left behind will soon endure a time of horror, which the Lord Himself foretold:

“For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be” (Matthew 24:21).

Those left behind will, the Christian knows, include perhaps close friends and beloved family members. So, the paradox of wanting the Rapture to take place, and at the same time dreading it for those who will stay on this planet that will endure God’s judgment and wrath is, to some, troubling.

The article this writer sent with her email encapsulates just a small part of the building evil that the Lord of heaven will judge with His righteous wrath. The article points to the satanic rage represented within Islam, the number-one Israel-hating entity on the planet. Hatred for Israel and the desire of the international community to force the Jewish state to divide the tiny portion of its God-given land in order to come up with a formula for peace with its Islamic neighbors will lead to Armageddon, God’s Word says:

“For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land” (Joel 3:2).

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Why the Sudden Urgency?

J Brentner


Reports are rampant across social media and elsewhere. A total of thirty-three countries are now urging citizens to stockpile food, water, and other essential supplies for at least 3 days. And it’s not as though these countries are in close proximity to each other; the warnings stretch across the planet, touching every continent from Canada to Australia.

The Pentagon is warning its major military bases to prepare for 90 days without power or outside supply chains of necessities.

Why the sudden urgency from so many governments across the planet? A war would have to be quite deadly and widespread to cause dire conditions in so many diverse locations across the globe. If it’s a warning of dire economic conditions, the depression would drastically alter life everywhere.

What might these things mean in light of Bible prophecy?

Prophetic Implications

The catastrophes that could cause such widespread disruption reflect biblical prophecies of the Day of the Lord, which will begin with “sudden destruction” (1 Thessalonians 5:1-3). Disasters that could disrupt communication and life on military bases for three months resemble life on Earth as depicted in Revelation 6, after we are in Heaven watching Jesus open the seals (Revelation 5).

If the warnings point to the possibility of widespread nuclear war, that speaks to the second seal, when the rider on the red horse takes “peace from the earth” (Revelation 6:3-4). Wars with an enormously high death count are coming after the Rapture, although we may see deadly wars in the meantime.

Warnings about severe future food shortages abound and are reminiscent of the third seal (Revelation 6:5-6). We may see hard times before our departure, but the widespread nature of the warnings signifies Day of the Lord conditions. In the meantime, we prepare as the Lord leads, not out of fear.

In Matthew 24:36-39, the Lord warned that a sense of normality would prevail before the beginning of His wrath upon the earth. The current warnings of chaotic life throughout the world will surely ring true in the future, but a time of relative calm will precede the outbreak of the Lord’s wrath.

It will resemble the calm before a severe storm. Whether it’s real or imagined, a sense of normality will emerge before the events of Revelation 6 suddenly begin. The warnings point us to the nearness of Jesus’ appearing to take us home. People will imagine that they live in a time of peace and security, but like a “thief in the night,” the Lord will suddenly intervene, and the unbelieving masses will feel His fury. The deadliest wars and dire economic conditions will ensue after the Day of the Lord begins, not before.

What Might Be the Purpose of the Warnings?

Could deceptive motives lie behind the dire warnings? Please know I am speculating a bit here, but it seems strange to me that so many countries are issuing the same warnings with almost identical wording. We saw this in the buildup to the draconian precautions for COVID; now we are seeing it again.

During the COVID era, those warnings sparked fear worldwide as people wore masks, kept six feet away from others in public, closed stores, and stayed home. The alarms altered life for billions of people.

Similarly, many world governments are now stoking fear with warnings of dreadful conditions. Why? Might it be another way to eventually control people with fear, just as they did in the past?

Another possibility is that, along with the elite who are building bunkers, many world leaders recognize that something extraordinary and disastrous is coming in the near future, and they want to be in a place where they can control the narrative when it happens.

Satan is well aware of all the signs pointing to the nearness of the Rapture. Along with the above possibilities, I believe the warnings are his advanced preparation to provide plausible explanations for the disappearance of so many people.

A climactic earth-shattering event lies in the world’s future: namely the Rapture. The Lord has given us the most telling sign that we live in the last days: Israel’s miraculous appearance as a nation in 1948, which fulfilled Bible prophecy! Right now, we see a myriad of signs pointing to the nearness of the seven-year Tribulation.

We don’t know what lies ahead for us as believers in the immediate future. Perhaps we will endure difficult times because of warfare and shortages. Perhaps the Rapture will happen very soon.

However, I know two things with absolute certainty based on the Word of God.

First, horrific wars, devastating earthquakes, and deadly famines will happen right after the Rapture. What we see now are precursors – God’s warnings of what lies ahead for the planet – so people look for answers in Scripture and turn to Him. Governments worldwide are imitating His alarm bells, so people look to them for answers after the Rapture occurs.

Second, we live in the final moments before Jesus appears to take us home to the place He’s preparing for us. I am amazed this hasn’t already happened, but I realize it’s all because of the Lord’s restraining hand. But with such widespread lawlessness and support for all kinds of wickedness, now quite evident across America, how much longer can it be until the Lord says “enough,” and intervenes by first taking us home?

It’s our blessed hope, revealed throughout the New Testament, that enables us to endure all that this world throws at us. We know a glorious day lies ahead, one that could very well start at any moment. And I pray it happens soon!




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Sunday, November 8, 2026

Trump Ends Military Aid To Israel: America Walking Away Or Setting Israel Free?


Trump Ends Military Aid To Israel: America Walking Away Or Setting Israel Free?
PNW STAFF


For decades, American military aid to Israel has been presented as one of the strongest symbols of Washington's commitment to the Jewish state. Now President Donald Trump says that arrangement is coming to an end.

The United States, Trump announced, will stop providing Israel with approximately $3.8 billion in annual military assistance beginning in 2027. His explanation was surprisingly simple: Israel has become so successful that it no longer needs the money.

For some, the announcement raises troubling questions. Is America distancing itself from Israel? Is the political alliance weakening? Could Israel find itself increasingly isolated as hostility toward the Jewish state grows within both American political parties?

But there is another possibility worth considering.

What if ending American military aid actually makes Israel stronger, more independent, and less vulnerable to political pressure from Washington?

The answer may be more complicated than either supporters or critics initially realize.

The Aid That Was Never Really Free

One of the most misunderstood aspects of American assistance to Israel is where the money actually goes.

Under the existing agreement, most military financing must be spent purchasing American-made weapons and defense equipment. In 2026, approximately 92% of that financing is designated for American products, rising to 100% by 2028.

That means billions flow back into American defense companies, supporting American manufacturing, jobs, technological development, and production capacity.

Israel receives sophisticated military equipment, certainly. But the United States receives substantial economic benefits while strengthening a strategically important ally.

This is not simply American generosity. It is an arrangement serving both countries' interests.

There is another benefit to Washington, however, that rarely receives the same attention: influence.

When one country depends upon another for military assistance, the supplying nation gains considerable leverage over its ally's decisions.

And Israel knows firsthand what that leverage can look like.


During the Biden administration, Washington paused a shipment of heavy bombs to Israel in 2024 over concerns about Israeli military operations in Rafah.

The administration argued that its actions were necessary to protect Palestinian civilians. Israeli officials, meanwhile, faced the reality that crucial military supplies could become entangled in disagreements over how Israel conducted its war against Hamas.

Regardless of one's assessment of the Rafah operation, the underlying vulnerability was unmistakable.

An Israeli government could determine that a military operation was essential to national security, only to discover that an American administration disagreed and was willing to use weapons deliveries as leverage.

This raises a fundamental question: Should Israel's ability to defend itself depend upon the political preferences of whoever occupies the White House?

Ending annual military grants would not eliminate American influence. Israel would still depend on U.S. suppliers for aircraft, spare parts, munitions, and other advanced systems. Washington could still restrict arms sales or delay export approvals.

But reducing financial dependency could remove one important instrument of political pressure.

For a nation surrounded by enemies and facing recurring threats to its existence, greater freedom to make its own security decisions has considerable value.

Israel Is No Longer The Israel Of Yesterday

Trump's statement that Israel no longer needs American assistance reflects an extraordinary transformation.

Israel was once a relatively poor nation struggling to survive against much larger regional adversaries.

Today, it possesses one of the world's most sophisticated military forces, a highly developed technology sector, advanced intelligence capabilities, and a globally competitive defense industry.

Israeli innovations in missile defense, cybersecurity, drones, intelligence systems, and battlefield technology have benefited not only Israel but American national security as well.

The relationship increasingly resembles a partnership between two technologically advanced military powers rather than a wealthy patron supporting a helpless dependent.

Nevertheless, there are legitimate concerns about ending assistance too quickly.

Israel faces extraordinary defense expenses, particularly after years of regional conflict. Replacing billions in annual financing would place additional pressure on its defense budget. American aircraft and weapons systems cannot simply be replaced overnight with Israeli alternatives.

A sudden cutoff could also complicate long-term procurement planning and raise questions about future joint missile-defense funding.

These concerns deserve answers, not dismissal.


The strongest argument for greater Israeli independence is not that American military assistance has become worthless. It is that Israel should develop the capacity to defend itself without depending on the continued generosity of an increasingly unpredictable American political system.




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Russia, US and China Discuss Agenda for Possible Leaders’ Meeting Ahead of APEC Summit – Kremlin


Russia, US and China Discuss Agenda for Possible Leaders’ Meeting Ahead of APEC Summit – Kremlin
Sputnik


Russia, the US and China are drafting proposals on the agenda ahead of the APEC summit in China, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.


"Some issues may be a priority for one side but considered entirely inappropriate by another. Therefore, a certain consensus needs to be reached. If the sides manage to find common ground and the meeting does take place, it will be a very important discussion that will attract the attention of the entire world, without exaggeration," Dmitry Peskov told Russian media.
The APEC summit will be held in Shenzhen, China, on November 18-19.

No security agreement talks have taken place between Russia and Europe, as Europeans cannot agree on a negotiator
Putin will attend the CSTO summit next week
Putin will hold international meetings and a Russian Security Council meeting next week
It is too early to discuss whether Putin might travel to Miami for the G20 summit in December




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Tehran’s outreach to Moscow opens space for a deal that could protect Iranian interests and give Washington a political win.


Iran won’t surrender. Can Russia give Trump another way out?
RT


On November 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Mohsen Rezaei in the Kremlin during the official’s working visit to Moscow. According to the Kremlin, the two sides discussed the development of bilateral cooperation under the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as well as international and regional issues, with a particular focus on the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East. The Kremlin also confirmed that Rezaei conveyed a message from the Supreme Leader of Iran Mojtaba Khamenei.

The fact that the meeting was also attended by Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov and Head of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov is quite notable. While the details of the conversation have not been disclosed, Kostyukov’s presence suggests that the discussions likely extended beyond political relations to include urgent security matters, which are of paramount concern for Iran.

Rezaei is an influential figure in Iran’s military and political landscape. As the former commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), he has a strong reputation in military circles; he also has longstanding ties to influential clerics. Rezaei’s appointment as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and the task entrusted to him – that of personally delivering Khamenei’s message to Vladimir Putin – indicate the high level of trust placed in him by the Supreme Leader of Iran.

Therefore, his trip to Moscow carries substantial weight. Rezaei advocates for a robust strategic alignment between Iran, Russia, and China, viewing these relationships as crucial for Iran’s security and independent foreign policy. His visit reaffirms that the strengthening of ties with Moscow is supported at the highest level in Tehran.

Another important aspect is the speed with which Rezaei arrived in Moscow. A phone call between Putin and Rezaei occurred on November 2, and just three days later, it was followed by the in-person meeting, in the course of which the message from the Supreme Leader was delivered.

Mohsen Rezaei’s visit to Moscow takes on special significance amid evolving US-Russia relations. Trump explained his decision not to impose new sanctions on Russia by the desire not to disrupt negotiations over Ukraine. Washington is interested in maintaining dialogue with Moscow, and Russia is also open to dialogue. However, Russia has no intention of sacrificing its relationship with Tehran. Russia’s public reception of the Iranian envoy sends a clear message to those who hope that the warming ties between Russia and the US might come at Iran’s expense or that Russia may abandon its interests to please the White House. The message is clear: Moscow will choose its partners independently, and its relationship with Tehran holds intrinsic value. For the Iranian leadership, this meeting represents an opportunity to reaffirm mutual interest in collaboration and discuss how to advance it in the current circumstances.


There’s also a pragmatic aspect. As Russia’s role in the Iran issue becomes more prominent, there are more reasons for Moscow to be involved in the resolution of the conflict. On October 21, President Putin expressed Russia’s readiness to assist in addressing the crisis surrounding Iran. High-level contacts with Tehran lend weight to this statement ahead of possible negotiations: discussions are underway regarding a meeting between leaders, including Putin and Trump, on the sidelines of the APEC summit, which will be held on November 18-19.

Russia has the means to facilitate a resolution, and the absence of mutual defense obligations with Iran doesn’t negate that capacity. Moscow maintains ties with Tehran while also engaging with Washington. This position enables Russia to act as a mediator and allows it to offer a platform for talks, which Iran is keen to pursue, as achieving lasting peace is crucial for avoiding further military action. 

Russian mediation could also prove beneficial for Washington. Moscow may help the two sides form agreements that allow Iran to safeguard its interests while giving Trump a diplomatic win to present to the American public. This would require both sides to be open to compromise, but there is still room for diplomacy.

Additional opportunities emerge as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu loses his political standing. Netanyahu has been the main driver of the strategy of military pressure on Iran and the involvement of the US in the conflict. Following the elections, however, he faces a real threat of losing his position: Gadi Eisenkot holds an edge in the race to form a new government. While a shift in power isn’t guaranteed just yet, Netanyahu’s situation has certainly become more precarious. His departure wouldn’t resolve the underlying tensions between Israel and Iran, but it might alleviate some of the pressure on Washington. 

Against this backdrop, Rezaei’s visit to Moscow takes on significant meaning. It signals Tehran’s reliance on Russia as its primary political partner and a potential ally that may help resolve the crisis. For Moscow, this represents an opportunity to strengthen its ties with Iran and advocate for solutions that align with its own security interests in the region.


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