Turmoil in Syria, Yemen, the ousting of Mubarak, and the death of Gadhafi: End Time Implications?

With what has been brewing in the Middle East and northern Africa and President Mahmoud Abbas seeking recognition for Palestinian statehood at the United Nations, Israel is definitely feeling the squeeze as the region falls to Islamic radicalism. The United States appears to be more and more ambiguous in its support for its long time ally. President Barak Obama's support whether wittingly or not, for the so-called Arab Spring is misplaced. As vile as Egypt's Mubarak and Libya’s Gadhafi were, they held Islamic radicalism in check. How long will it be before American will throw Israel under the bus driven by the United Nations? It stands to reason that Israel is greatly in need of a friend. Perhaps, the Antichrist?


If one has a firm grasp on End Time prophesy, Israel will be the focus of the Antichrist’s wrath as the age of the Gentiles quickly comes to an end during the Tribulation. In Daniel 9:24-27 and in particularly in verse 27a, it is written “he [the Antichrist] shall confirm the covenant with many for one week,” meaning that the antichrist will offer peace to a world on the brink of annihilation, including Israel which will be allowed rebuild the temple in Jerusalem and the resumption of the Old Testament sacrifices. The “one week” mentioned in the text is equal to seven years corresponding with the tribulation which will run for the same period of time. But, at the midpoint of the tribulation, the Antichrist will break his treaty with Israel and establish himself as God within the rebuilt temple (cp Matt. 24:15). The remainder of verse 27 reads, "and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate."

Another interesting fact to note is the debt crises both with individuals and nations.  Greece, near calapse is in need of funds from the European Union, China, and the United States.  The United States needless to say has its own problems with spending what it doesn't has.  With billions owed in student loans and taxes and banks saddled with consumers who will not pay there debts, is there a solution on the horizon?  Perhaps there is and we use it every day.  Debit cards is a means to a cashless society.  How many times has one to whip out a card to buy a Big Mac and Coke with out thinking twice.  With those complaining about others that have that are not sharing with those who are without, one can only wonder if the one world government where only those who can buy and sell has the mark of the beast (Rev 13:18) is just down the road.

These are very interesting times my friends. Thankfully before these events happen, believers will be raptured.  I think I share the sentiments of John the Apostle in Rev. 22:20b, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”