Iran in Prophecy

SEARCHING

FOR THE TRUTH

~ IRAN ~
SIX AMAZING VERSES OF PROPHECY,
GIVEN 580BC by the PROPHET JEREMIAH,
FOR ‘TODAY’ ~ Chapter 49: 34 - 39.
[Please note that all quotes taken from the Tanakh/ Bible are in Italics.]

Introduction.
For the past few years, especially since the wars in Afghanistan & Iraq, there has been an increasing interest also in the changes and events and especially the plans and statements of Iran’s Leaders. To a degree it is not possible to separate the affairs of any one nation from the rest of the world. Ever since the formation of the UNO and more recently other ‘Power Blocks’, such as the EU, efforts have been made to bring stability and seemingly good ‘resolutions’ to many situations, by these organisations. Sadly, they are proving to be rather ineffective, whether it is agreement on reducing world poverty, or the threats to the environment, or the “Non-proliferation” of weapons, especially Nuclear weapons.
The reality is, that as Scripture foretold, this ‘End-time’ world is in a ‘big mess’!

Sources of information on current events in Iran.
These are readily available, especially from the Internet so that it hardly seems sensible to repeat much detail, which they give. So we will refer you to them throughout this article, in our efforts to be as concise as possible without making this letter too long.
[For a start, a useful ‘time line’ of Iran’s History is helpful, see here]

WHAT ARE THE RECENT, MOST IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS OF WORLD CONCERN?
First, the election as President, in 2005, of a relatively unknown leader, the ultra-conservative Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who had previously been the Mayor of the capital city, Tehran. In 2004 the ‘hard-line conservatives’ had won the Parliamentary elections, rendering the reformist President Khatami virtually powerless.

Secondly, the new President, since taking office, has delighted in overtly negative - even extremely inflammatory statements regarding Israel, but also claiming Iran’s right to develop Nuclear capabilities, though insisting they would be for “internal peaceful purposes”. Iran exhibiting other lethal weapons recently, makes this contradictory claim less believable!

Thirdly - added to these are serious questions and claims affecting the world economy, especially that of the USA, and the sale of oil, of which Iran has the world’s 4th largest supply. Increasing demands for oil, such as by China & India aggravates this.

Finally, as a result of these 3 issues, a roller-coaster of offers (e.g. from Russia) and efforts by the EU & UNO over the past years to have diplomatic dialogue over the issues, have only seen a progression of defiant words and actions from Iran’s President Ahmadinejad. Therefore in the light of these things there are growing fears of the possible reactions that might be taken by other nations, such as the USA & even Israel, who feel the most threatened. Some recent articles have even out-lined possible scenarios of military attack to disable the centres of weapons production in Iran. Obviously this is a possible serious war-like development, in many, many ways!
[See www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/iran-strikes.htm]

OUR REASONS FOR CONSIDERING THESE SUBJECTS.
As Bible-reading ‘watchmen’ for God’s people, we always want to seek for God’s over-all purposes in allowing any serious situation. We believe the Bible has all the answers, and therefore, as we discern these, we can be both reassured and can pray according to God’s will. This means we can pray in faith, for “this is the confidence we have in approaching God; that if we ask anything according to HIS will, He hears us. And if we know that he hears us -whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of Him.” 1 John 5: 14/15.

This is VERY important, remembering that
“God’s ways are higher than our ways.”
It may not be God’s will to intervene to stop any war or disaster,
but to use it for His glory and in the end for the
blessing of His own people
even hastening the ‘End of the Age’.
So we do not offer these thoughts in any dogmatic way, but only for you to consider for yourselves. Watchmen pass on what they see,
for the people to act as they wish…

BACKGROUND FACTORS TO THE IRANIAN SITUATION.
Historically.
Iran, was called ‘Elam’ in Scripture for much of its time, until in 549BC it became ‘Persia’, when Cyrus the Great made the Babylonian and Medo-Persian empires into one nation of Persia. The books of the Tanakh, especially Daniel, Esther, Ezra & Nehemiah, come from this period, indicating that Israel’s fortunes were closely linked to the events of the nation of Persia. Before this, particularly the Prophets Jeremiah & Ezekiel foretold both ‘near-time’ and ‘distant-time’ events about the people in this area. These are still relavent.
In 1,935th year A.D. the name of ‘IRAN’ was adopted, by the then, ‘Shah Dynasty’ leaders.
Islam made an impact after its growth in the years from 700AD.
Various M.E. wars and the discovery of oil affected the changing relations in this area, and with the rest of the Western world, in the 20th century. There is a high degree of literacy and a rich history of cultural and scientific knowledge in Iran, with a population of more than 70 million.

Ethnic, Religious and Geographical Factors.
These are well described here.
While the main language of the area is Farsi, there are clear divisions between the Persian, Luri, Bakhtian, Qashqai, Azeri, Turkic & Arab SHI’ITE Muslims, and the Arab, Kurdish & Turkish SUNNI Muslims.
In the present situation the southern province of KHUZESTAN is of special interest, because of 4 factors.

It is occupied not by ethnic Persian, but by Arab Shi’ite Muslims, as the large southern part of Iraq also is. (There is not a lot of love between the Persian/Arab racial groups.)
The predominance of oil wells and production in this area, at the head of the ‘Persian Gulf’ sea, with its key ports, is a second key point of concern. This Province, of Khuzestan contains 85% of Iran’s oil supplies, going to 4/5ths of the world market.
Also this area is partly separated from the rest of Iran by the Zagros Mountain chain.
The close proximity to other Gulf States with large Sunni Muslim populations makes for even more tensions, especially as the Gulf States have been allied in recent times, with the West, (which Iran ‘hates’), especially their involvement with the Iraq War.
Khuzestan, as mentioned, is right next to Basra in south Iraq, which however, is largely Shi’ite as Khuzestan is. Saddam Hussein tried to gain this province for Iraq, ’80 - ’88.

Economic Factors.
Often and often the use of money for selfish ambitions and manipulation of people and events indicates the direction evil will take in its course toward prideful goals. In the ultimate - ‘One World’ scenario - the Prophet John was shown (regarding that last great world power), the commodities used by that world regime called ‘Babylon’ with a list of final sales items given, “even the bodies and souls of men.” (Revelation 18: 13.) So Satan is always alert to this strategy, now also revealed in the current events. This is linked to the fact that since the USA was able to turn from gold as a basis for their currency, to oil, the American dollar has been the means of virtually controlling the world’s economies. By proposing a method called ‘euro-based bourse’, Iran has threatened the power of the U.S. dollar, by replacing it with the Euro, which could have a devastating effect on America. [The word ‘bourse’ is the actual name of the French stock market, but literally means “an exchange or place where bankers & merchants meet for business - like the stock exchange (of Paris).”]

However, while this threat is real and is a factor in the reactions of, especially the USA, Iran’s own economy has suffered, even since the new President took power! Their stock market lost $10 Billion, the thriving property market has withered, and the outflow of capital money, (and people) has increased. Experts have written, that while Iran could not cause world recession alone, by its actions alone, it could demonstrate how other anti- American regimes could act. [A computer search will give you a lot more info.]

CAUSES & ARGUMENTS PRESIDENT AHMADINEJAD of IRAN is USING to CHALLENGE the WORLD.
The ‘right’ to procure and use nuclear capabilities.
This, it is claimed is for electric power production (in this oil rich nation) - so called “peaceful uses”. The fear is that in the light of other strong, war-like statements, it is only a cover for the desire - indeed the intention to produce nuclear weapons. Again there are many media sources out lining the probabilities and problems seen by the UNO, Europe, USA and even other Middle East nations, especially Israel, of these claims. The added dilemma for the Western nations is, that while they have good relations with nations that have nuclear weapons capabilities such as Pakistan, India and Israel, none of these have signed the “Non-proliferation Agreement” by which the UNO hoped to limit the dangers of these lethal weapons. However words like ‘tipping the balance of power’ come to mind as an argument against Iran’s possession of this capability. The lack of transparency by Iran’s Leaders over the past 3 years has not helped, inspite of apparent efforts of the IAEA, [Int’l Atomic Energy Agency,] to discover the real plans and potential uses of the nuclear bases. The fact that they cannot determine this, is causing Russia to decline to support proposed sanctions against Iran, by the Security Council of the UNO. [As at April 2006.]

Iran’s challenge to the Muslim world of the existence of Israel.
This is a very strong mantra this Muslim President has taken upon himself. For this reason he is not only verbally questioning the horrors of the Nazi Holocaust of the WW2 against 6 million Jews, but he has frequently spoken about the elimination of Israel as a nation, -anywhere - but especially not in the Land they are now partly occupying. We will refer to this later. Iran’s support financially for the new Hamas Palestinian government, and with Iranian Shi’ite centres now in Gaza & the ‘West Bank’ there is a clear indication that he believes in more than just words of condemnation for Israel. He talks of eliminating Israel!

Support for Syria, partly because of the so-called possession of the Golan Heights by Israel. His anti-Israel stance also fuels his support for Syria, where again his agents are present. This also extends to massive financial support for the radical Muslim Hizballah in Lebanon’s southern border with Israel, where also a chain of military style lookouts and armed, and strongly re-inforced buildings and bunkers line the territory. While many in Lebanon are not happy about this, they are helpless to stop it. Extra equipment for surveillance, such as UAV’s, (unmanned spy-planes) have been added to the mix. America’s support for Israel is an added incentive for hate.

Behind it all is a thirst for power and glory for Iran, Islam and the President himself.

In this he is encouraged and assisted by the ‘Revolutionary Guards’ who are under the powerful direction of the Revolutionary Governing Council of Islamic (hard-line) Sheikhs, & the ‘Iranian Expediency Council’ whose leader, Akbar Hoshemi Rafsanjani has recently been visiting Gulf States, to curry favour, inspite of differences of beliefs.

In recent days, claims of hundreds of Iranian young men signing up to be trained as suicide terrorists has been made, extra to many enlisting for war, which they see as a chance for glory. There are even efforts being made to recruit terrorists in Britain.

THE OCCULT INFLUENCES & BELIEFS OF IRAN’S PRESIDENT.
[see Full Article]

Islamic traditional teachings. These have a serious influence on this emerging Leader.

There is a ‘Hidden Majil’ or messianic figure, who was once the 12th Imam or special Muslim religious Leader, who is regarded as the ‘True Sovereign of the World’. He went into “grand occultation” in 941. From this spirit world, it is claimed he chooses 36 men, called ‘owtad’ or ‘nails’, whose presence secures the universe from falling apart. Although it is not normally known who they are, sometimes one, by his (clever) actions can be recognised.
Mahmoud Ahmad-inejad, is happy to be regarded as one of these key persons.
Periodically the new President goes into seclusion for a kind of seance, a ‘khalvat’ with the ‘Hidden Imam’, for inspiration and guidance.
It was at one of these, (he claims) that he was given the mandate to be President of Iran, & as such, to precipitate a “clash of civilisations” to gain the world for Islam.
He lists all the advantages he sees which can be reduced to 2, the superiority of Islam & Iran, & the ‘weakness & wickedness’ of the ‘infidel West’, especially under George W Bush, whom he claims is hated by most other nations.
He has a ‘Strategic Guru’ to whom he can appeal to for advice, Hassan Abassi.
They believe that the Bush Presidency is “an aberration” as all other American Presidents have ‘run away’ from a war, which Bush has not done.
Therefore in 2 years, when Bush’s term ends, Iran can hasten the final war, (especially against Israel) and win the world for Islam. This is, it seems the time it will take to have the usable Nuclear weapons he has set his heart on.

One suggestion is that, as a ploy to gain time, Ahmadinejad will pretend to back down under UNO & other pressure, announcing a “temporary suspension” as a “confidence building measure”. This would make it look as if diplomacy has worked, therefore there would be no need for any military actions against Iran, and he could continue his preparations, of nuclear weapons for the “final war”, in secret.
All this is only part of his strategies to win as much support around the whole world, especially in a still fragmented ‘Islamic world’. This is inspite of the 52 member ‘Conference of Islam’, or the 22 nation ‘Arab League’, and calls by groups such as the ‘Forum for the Future’ seeking unity & tolerance between Shi’ite & Sunni branches of Islam. ‘Moderate Muslims’ are despised, by such as Iran’s President!
The religious spirit of Islam - and the glory of Allah are a strong incentive for holy Jihad. However even poverty stricken Muslim nations are divided still - only the ‘cause’ against ISRAEL unites them!

REACTIONS AND PROPOSALS OF OTHER NATIONS.
Again these can be found on the Internet & read, as you are able.
These are also of a changing nature, dependant on a number of factors.
Some suggested plans of action.

To wait and use various forms of diplomacy, either through the UNO or other Nations with influence - such as Russia, or even China.
Russia, however has refused the USA’s request to end its co-operation with Iran in constructing the $800Mln Bushehr nuclear plant, as the Security Council of the UNO has not made any final decisions regarding the ‘Iranian Position’. All spent fuel is supposedly to be returned to Russia. (Russia is becoming more pro-Muslim daily.)
Other actions are: to develop strategies for pressuring the Iranian Regime, such as sanctions of different kinds. These sanctions could perhaps ‘backfire’, enforcing the idea to Iranian people, that “they will need to be prepared to not only defend themselves, but attack the ‘Infidel nations’ of the West.” More incentive is not needed!
Because of the world-wide presence of pro-Islamic, anti Western, anti-Israel, anti-Christian groups, such as Al Qaida, Hizballah, and many more, willing to use terrorist attacks anywhere they can, any strategies the West may use, call for careful thought and actions to protect people & property. Good ‘intelligence sources’ are needed.
However, in this day of modern technology, with the ability to scan the world with satellite imaging, and ‘controlled’ targeting of enemy sites, the possibility of military air strikes against specified targets is still a strong possibility.
The USA has these capabilities, and has some real ‘paper plans’ in mind, such as the ‘Khuzestan-Gambit’. [See notes below.]

These plans could be changed by a further revelation of a much bigger & more advanced site for the development of Nuclear weapons, 660 Km N/E of Tehran, at Neyshabour in Khorassan. It is 150 metres deep and covered by farmlands. It already has 155,000 centrifuges flown there by Bulgaria & work on them will be completed by October ’06, & made ready for production of nuclear weapons, possible by the end of 2007.

Two lines of proposed action to eliminate the nuclear threat.
1. A clause in the UNO Charter has been highlighted by Dr Rice, USA Secretary of State. This points to ‘Chapter 7’, which authorises the forces of the UNO to “act as necessary to restore peace and security, in the light of a world threat of disaster”.

2. The second strategy is being given the name of “Khuzestan-Gambit.” This is a term denoting a move, (as in Chess), which is seen as a necessary & calculated risk, which can hardly be avoided. Targeted military strikes from the air against specified (nuclear factory) sites in Iran are what are being considered by the USA, & possibly others.

The reasoning for use of this programme are these:
If successful, USA credibility would be gained in many people’s eyes.

Deterrent actions could enforce the foolishness of continuing on the path of producing nuclear weapons. And as in the Israeli attack against the Iraqi nuclear facility in 1981, this could prevent continuation of a nuclear weapons programme.
This would give a message of ‘commitment to defend the M.E. region’, including Iraq.
The hope would be that it might assist the transition from war, to peace.
The strategy would also require the separating of the Khuzestan province from the rest of Iran, & thereby gain the control of a great supply of oil for USA & the West. This could assist the ongoing viability of USA for some time. [See later notes*]
This would also take pressure from the southern part of Iraq of attacks from Iran, or the continuing infiltration of disturbing Shi’ite fighters from there.
The potential cost of terrorist attacks on USA & Western interests around the world, would need to be considered. Yet the reality is that even Muslim Nations, such as Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, have suffered from these terrorist attacks. Any kind of ‘security’ comes at the price of ‘eternal vigilance’.

SO, DOES THE BIBLE, THE WORD OF GOD GIVE ANSWERSTO THIS SET OF PROBLEMS?

WE believe it does, in six verses ABOUT ‘ELAM’,
From Jeremiah 49: 34 -39, today called IRAN.
[May we recommend you read our studies on
‘God’s Plans for the M.E. Part 2’?
We go into a wider perspective, with more Biblical details there.]

1. Five times in these 6 verses it is emphasised that this prophecy is from ADONAI, The LORD Almighty. This belief challenges the Islamic claim that ‘Allah is the greatest god’.
In the modern context of the whole ‘Middle East’ situation of this 21st Century this is very significant. This is because as we & other Biblical commentators have emphasised, the M.E. aggression focused as it is on Israel, is not political, nor territorial, in a way not even ‘religious,’ but a spiritual battle between Satan & the God of Creation, the Bible, & Israel. All the decisions and actions will only be as the True God, ADONAI - allows!

2. Yes, the time of these prophecies, originally given can be dated by the known reign of Israel’s King. This means, the faithful servant of God, Jeremiah received these words between 597 & 586BC, “early in his reign, maybe even 580BC? However, as so much of God’s words from that time have literally & historically been fulfilled, the fact that these words are some 2, 500 years old, makes them no less reliable.
Some have already been fulfilled!
We quote the verse 34; “This is the Word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam, early in the reign of Zedekiah, king of Judah.”

3. The words emphasise God even knows a Nation’s main strengths & pride!

“This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘See, I will break the bow of Elam the mainstay of their might.” (Elam was famous for its archers -compare Isaiah 22:6.) Now, Iran is keen to show off its war weapons either in the air, or in the sea, with recent successful tests told to the world! Now, they want even more weapons, with much more deadly effects! If Iran cannot gain the influence of it’s great ‘rival’ - the USA - it can copy one area of perceived power - its weapons.

4. The history of recent tragic events for ordinary people in Iran has already fulfilled the prophecy of verse 36…
“I will bring against Elam the four winds from the four quarters of the heavens; I will scatter then to the four winds, and there will not be a nation where Elam’s exiles do not go.” The exactness of God’s prophetic words is ours to see, as these events did take place after the over-throw of the last ‘Shah of Persia’ and when Islamic Ayatollahs took the power, bringing a strict Islamic regime to Iran in 1979. A list of the numbers in 2000 compared with 1979 showed a huge presence of Iranians in more than 30 countries! However this is where God’s over-ruling for good can be clearly seen! Many Iranian expatriates in the many nations they have moved to, have chosen to be freed from the tyranny of Islam, to know the true God & Isa, His Son, by accepting Him as their Saviour!

5. God Almighty’s Justice against horrific evil, always comes after a long, long time.
Verse 37 continues, “I will shatter Elam before their foes, before those who seek their lives; I will bring disaster upon them, even my fierce anger, declares the LORD.” From 1980 -88 Iran was trapped in a horrific war with Iraq, killing 1 million people, including children. The children were tricked in may cases, into carrying a symbolic ‘key to Heaven’ and forced to walk across heavily mined areas, so that the older troops could follow.
God noticed!
Also we note, that sadly, even in the years of the 21st century, Iran has suffered devastating earthquakes killing thousands of people. “ ‘I will bring disaster upon them, even My fierce anger,’ declares the LORD’.” Was this without any warning? Not at all! God’s Words have been available for centuries to this area, as the presence of the ancient Assyrian Church bears witness. Henry Martyn’s great efforts for a few, costly years by translation of the Scriptures before his death at age 31, in 1812 was one effort to bring the truth of God’s salvation to them. Very godly, highly qualified Christian Leaders have been martyred over more recent times. In their name extensive work has been put in to a new Translation of the Bible in Farsi. So, as the battle against God continues so does God’s love reach out to individual’s who seek Him.
To live or die as a Believer in Isa Maseeh means sure Heavenly blessings!

6. God can and does use imperfect people or even nations to fulfill His Plans.
Verse 37 continues, “I will pursue them [anti-God forces] with the sword until I have made an end of them.” It is right to try to discern both God’s timing and His methods, knowing we will NOT always fully understand. There is debate among some Christians at present, to see if these prophecies have been fulfilled in the past, or are still future. We agree with those who believe there have been partial fulfillments in the past, (as can be seen in our other articles, or a study of Iran’s history.) However we also agree that there are often two fulfillments, and in the light of what we have mentioned above, and the new situation, we feel there could still be a future time of war against Iran.

Some godly Christians have had 30 days of prayer & fasting to stop this from happening. Yet Psalm 83 speaks clearly of the result of the wicked plans of any nation that comes against God’s people. [Later, God will do this even more comprehensively as in Eze. 38/39.]

It could hardly be clearer: God will punish anti-Israel nations, for the wonderful purpose: “So that men will seek His Name.”

It is important to remember again:

God does allow wars, & uses them for a purpose. [See article on ‘War’, here.]
God alone knows the time of events, which we do not.
God can bring glory to Himself, & blessing to those who really seek Him!
Therefore we believe *God could use the USA to destroy/undermine the Leaders of Iran, by destroying the sites of their planned lethal weapons. This could give more time to the spread of the Gospel and development of God’s other End-time Plans, especially for Israel. [For this reason we also believe *God will not allow USA’s economy to be destroyed, as they are still in the forefront of “hastening the spread of the Gospel”.]
Israel we affirm categorically - will never, never be destroyed, but will be blessed!

May we insert a small extra note here, about Leaders?
Certainly no nation of Earth is a ‘perfect Nation’. Democracy is not the best system, though it is better than dictatorships. However, most Western nations have been founded on at least basic “Judeo/Christian principles.” God has and is using these nations to spread His Message. They have given refuge to many people from abusive regimes, & helped many countries, especially in times of disaster. It is because of the Bible, America has shown support for Israel. Most of ‘Western’ Leaders, including George W Bush acknowledge the Sovereignty of the God of the Bible.

We personally believe, that no Leader (good or bad) gains power except GOD has allowed it. In Psalm 75 God says:“ You say, ‘I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge uprightly’…. To the arrogant I [God] say, ‘Boast no more, & to the wicked, ‘ Do not lift your powers against Heaven; do not speak in an arrogant way.’ No one from the East or the West or from the desert can exalt a man. But it is God who judges; He brings one down, He exalts another.” So if GOD has brought these Leaders into office, we must trust that God will use each of them. It is sad to us that President Bush is so badly criticised! WE should be praying for him! Plead that God will lead him & the Leaders of the UNO, Russia, EU, & the M.E! This is a Spiritual battle we are watching!
Our part, as Believers in God’s Word is to PRAY for God’s Will to be done!

7. It is absolutely certain that God will remove the Leaders of Evil, as He says in verse 38: “I WILL destroy her king [President] and officials.” This is a clear statement, so we believe it. However, we repeat, we do not know exactly when, or how. It seems very possible it could be by military action, as described above, in the near future…
Or, it could be later, as a result of the ‘Ezekiel war’, [38/39] as part of the Magog army.
Or the ‘disaster’ referred to - could be by God’s strategically placed earthquakes.
Or it could be by a devastating plague, as ‘Avian Flu’ or any of the other medical threats in our modern world, meningitis, malaria, tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, cholera, etc.

8. God’s Plans for the people of Iran are good Plans!
Yet as God breaks the power of their own leaders - the people will make Isa Maseeh their God and king! This is because God says, (verses 38/39) “ ‘I will set My throne in Elam’ … declares the LORD. ‘Yet I will restore the fortunes of Elam in days to come’.” This is wonderful news for the Farsi-speaking people of Iran! For a long period of their history, (1502 -1736) rulers were known as kings/’shahs’ of the Safavid Empire. Now they have ‘Presidents’. The Loving LORD God Almighty longs to be their KING ~ of Love & Salvation!
So soon, they will enthrone Isa Maseeh in their hearts, and know His true and loving reign of spiritual freedom, which many long for. (Other Scriptures indicate God’s throne is in Heaven, Isaiah 66:1, & 7:49, but one day it will be in a renewed Jerusalem. Zech. 8: 3.)

FINALLY IRAN WILL BE PART OF THE WORLDWIDE & M.E. BLESSINGS
THAT GOD HAS PROMISED!

The result of Iran’s turning to the true God will be spiritual restoration for many people, to God and His Son Isa Maseeh! Perhaps Iran will become, with Egypt, a leader in the spread of the true God’s ‘Good News’ of salvation in Jesus/Isa, especially to the ‘Muslim’ world, as depicted by the word ‘throne’, in the verse above?

We believe, most of those people God has scattered to every nation, many of whom have come to know the true God through Jesus Messiah will return to their homeland and become a great blessing as leaders and teachers, in a short ‘window of opportunity’ that God will arrange.

Please be encouraged if you are a refugee from any M.E. country, because God has good plans for you! Prepare yourselves now to be a blessing to many other Iranians, or others.

SO FINALLY WE HAVE A SPECIAL INSIGHT INTO GOD’S FUTURE PLANS!
True spiritual blessings for the entire world from Iran & other M.E. nations!
We have repeated it before, but the glorious hope of blessing for millions to be blessed over the whole world surely cannot be repeated too often! God could even use the fact of scattered Iranians, as well as the Jews of the Diaspora, to point people to the Saviour! The closing verses of Isaiah 19 speak for themselves. “The Egyptians and the Assyrians will worship together. In that Day, Israel will be the third along with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing on the Earth.The LORD Almighty will bless them, saying, ‘Blessed be Egypt -My people, Assyria -My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance’.”

In ancient times ‘Assyria’ reached right across the Middle East & included ‘Persia/ Iran’.
Little more needs to be said. Other articles may enlarge in some ways. But we feel this is a very special part of the Word of God, which by His Holy Spirit and your own reading can become a very precious ‘anchor’ for your hope in the days ahead. Yes, there will be many other signs and events before Isa Maseeh returns but always there are God’s good Plans working together for the good of people and even nations.

We worship and praise God for these Plans,
as we join in prayer for them to be soon!

May the blessings come to those who read and to God’s people everywhere,
but especially among those ‘Middle Eastern’ people who will be
“a blessing to the whole world”.

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