Birth Pain Contractions: "Why this summer could change the world"

It looks like we're about to enter another contraction, as the news is coming in a fast and furious way.

As a result, I'll try and make the news and commentary brief, as there are so many converging stories, and they are all important.

Jan Markell has a very interesting piece which contains some ominous material; if true, we are rapidly approaching full-scale war in the Middle East (to give credit, "Tasaswen" posted the video link referenced in the commentary below - in the comments section a few days ago video link here):

"Why this summer could change the world"

There is always Middle East conflict and war is frequently breaking out in that region. Why could a forthcoming war change the world? A little too sensational, you say? When the "epicenter" is involved, always pay attention. While the situation in the Middle East is generally unstable, it could move to the disaster zone this summer or fall.

Major Paul Vallely is a wise military man. He has been a guest on my radio program, "Understanding the Times." He is now making a media circuit warning anyone who will listen that dark storm clouds are on the horizon in the Middle East. He has gotten information, it would seem, from Israel because what he is sharing is detailed.

According to Vallely's sources, the Iranians are working with Syria and Hezbollah and are planning a pre-emptive strike soon to stop Israel's expected pre-emptive move against Iran. What a chess board! This operation is coming down to the wire. Sources say the chaos will begin in a few weeks to a few months.

Here is the startling news: Just weeks ago a Soviet sub docked in Beirut, Lebanon. It was flying the Iranian flag. Workers on the sub were seen to be wearing masks suggesting that they were unloading something chemical. And it was likely a weapon or weapons of mass destruction.

But Hezbollah has extensive plans that go beyond this. The potential Hezbollah offensive includes chemically armed SCUD missiles with a 450 km range, preemptive strikes on Israeli air fields, and a wave of tunnel attacks that cross from Lebanon into Israel. There are some 60,000 rockets and missiles in south Lebanon hiding in houses, orchards, and miscellaneous buildings. Some of these are advanced scuds which have the capability to hit every city in Israel. The intention is to rein terror on Israel with maximum damage.

Major Vallely states that Israel's jets and airstrips are in the sites of the enemy. Hezbollah and other participants in this forthcoming battle want to make it impossible for Israel to strike anyone by air. Vallely has highlighted possible chemical weapons of mass destruction, thousands of scud missiles, tunnels, and neutralizing Israel's fighter jets.

The kind of an attack outlined in this article will force Israel to strike back with ferocity. If chemical weapons are dumped on her, she will have to use her own weapons of mass destruction.

We have the makings of a disaster in the Middle East and the fall-out will be felt around the world. A Jew will not be safe anywhere. A friend of Israel may not be either. Don't expect any help or comfort from the White House or State Department. Israel is their sacrificial lamb.

The speed with which end-time related events are breaking is staggering. You were born for such a time as this and you are an intricate part of God's plan for this generation. See these trying times as a gift from God to you: He trusts you to serve Him at this time.

As mentioned before, it almost appears that we are watching a race taking place - a race to see which scenario will trigger the final remaining end times events leading into the Tribulation.

In the case represented above, we would potentially see WMDs used against Israel, and if so, we know that Israel will respond in kind. Perhaps, tragically, this would be the fall of Damascus as discussed in Isaiah 17. Certainly, if this scenario plays out, it would lead into the epic battle of "Gog-MaGog" as described in Ezekiel 38-39; an event that I do not believe the Church will witness.

We are on the verge of some big things - some things that have never been seen before.

It seems that the entire world is just on the edge of something big. Really big. We see it in the news every day. Unrest in so many nations. Riots. Rumors of war. Financial collapse. The Middle East on the brink of massive war. Iranian nukes. Russia moving south. Nations collapsing. North Korea threatening. The Euro on the brink, and the EU close behind.

Its time to be prepared. Jesus warned us extensively of this; not only in Matthew 24, Luke 21 and Mark 13, but also in Luke 12:

"Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like men waiting for their master to return...
So that when when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.

It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes...
It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready...

You must also be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."

(Luke 12:35-40)