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Victory is assured, not because of man's doings, but because
L_RD will bring it to pass!
In light of
current situation in Israel, Isaiah chapter 14 is particularly interesting. Isaiah 14:29 "Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because
rod of him that smote thee is broken: for out of
serpent's root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent." Isa 14:30 And
firstborn of
poor shall feed, and
needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant. Isa 14:31 Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art dissolved: for there shall come from
north a smoke, and none shall be alone in his appointed times. Isa 14:32 What shall one then answer
messengers of
nation? That
LORD hath founded Zion, and
poor of his people shall trust in it.
Who is
serpent? He is described in this same chapter in verses 12-15 as being Lucifer, who fell from heaven, and came to weaken
nations because he has an ego problem. He has a plan and mission to exalt himself above G_d. Where does he choose to carry out this mission? Verses 13 and 14 of Isaiah 14 states, For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above
stars of God: I will sit also upon
mount of
congregation, in
sides of
north: Isa 14:14 I will ascend above
heights of
clouds; I will be like
most High.
He launches his planned take-over from a position of authority, headquartered from "the Mount of
congregation, " with
ultimate goal to rise above
clouds, and above
Most High in Heaven. Where is
mount of
congregation, in
sides of
north? It is
Temple Mount! Who occupies
Temple Mount? The Muslims! So what religious orientation will produce
one who obviously will be indwelt by Lucifer? Islam! He is
"cockatrice" who arises from
"serpent" and becomes powerful as "the fiery flying serpent." He will have a very brief time of power, but will be defeated by
L_RD. Why does this personage choose
Temple Mount? He is trying to usurp
rule and reign of
rightful Ruler, and King of Israel, Messiah. And, he does not recognize
L_RD G_D of Israel!! He does not recognize
claim of
Jews to Mount Zion, but rather wishes to eliminate any recollection of
Jews having any claim to
Land, or to
Temple Mount, or to Jerusalem. Is this not
stance of
Muslims even now?
The "treachery" is anyone in Israel giving any recognition to those who wish to perpetrate
diabolical plot, and in turning any portion of
Land over to such enemies! Ariel Sharon and his henchmen, both within Israel, and in concert with
international leaders, are on a very dangerous "Roadmap Plan!!"
But, notice who is not to rejoice. "Palestina". Who is "Palestina?" Palestine. Where, and what, is "Palestine?" 'Palestine" is
name
Arabs have chosen to identify
region of
Middle East that
Arab Palestinians claim is theirs, and wish to wrest from Israel, from
People of
Covenant. So, it is
Palestinians who are not to rejoice! Why?
To answer that question, back up to verse 1 of
Isaiah chapter 14. "For
LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land." Keep in mind
context of
passage, which is regarding
restoration of Jacob to
Land forever, so is not ancient in prophetic orientation, but describes
re-establishment of Israel as a nation in
time of
end, which speaks to our generation.
It is how this restoration is to be accomplished that is prophetic for
period we now face. Isaiah indicated many people and nations, willingly, and unwillingly, will be involved in restoring
land of Israel to
Jews. This restoration of Israel has been, and continues to be, orchestrated by
L_RD Himself! In
course of
re-establishment of Israel as a nation,
opposition arises through a specific group of people who identify themselves with "Palestine." These will believe they will have reason to rejoice, but just when they think their goals are achievable,
tables will turn!
However, if we read carefully, we realize
restoration of Israel includes much conflict. Israel is embroiled in this prophetic period of conflict right now! Since
Word of
L_RD through Isaiah
prophet is telling
Palestinians not to rejoice, there must be situations which, in human terms, could possibly give them reason to rejoice, except that G_d will not let their goals be permanently realized!
So, who is being "treacherous?" Ariel Sharon and his crew! Who is
enemy? The Palestinians and their allies. Who will win? The L_RD G_d of Israel!
Take heart. Strengthen your faith!

Maureen Metcalf is author of "The Final Schedule Revealed: In the Fall Feasts and Festivals" http://teshuvatrumpet.org