Why perilous times are now in overdrive

[Vic25]

By Jan Markell
You may think that headline is a strong statement so let me defend it. We have now entered the most serious “perilous times” (II Timothy 3:1) in history. President Obama’s speech in Cairo was a total surrender to Islam and a drastic turn against one of our best allies, Israel.

Because of this one-two punch, America and the rest of the world will never be what it once was. Why? Because Obama is the acknowledged leader of the free world as all American presidents are. And he sent the world of Islam a dramatic message that America wants to be their friend and that America respects Islam—even though they continue to be at war with us.

In his speech in early June in Cairo, there was not a single word about Islam’s well known and checkered past of conquering by the sword. There was no reference to the indoctrination by Islam of her youth to steer them toward violence. There was no reference to the fact that Islamic suicide bombers are blowing themselves up around the world and beheading innocent people. No mention of the “honor killings” against family members who prove to be an embarrassment. And he gave a pass for Muslims to keep stoning their women for various offenses. He also signaled the world that we could go back to a 9/10 mentality.

As Bill Koenig states in his weekly e-newsletter, “Obama complimented them (Islam) for their religion. Both moderates and radicals heard the speech through the lens of Islam and they will use it for their benefit to further their religion throughout the world.” The speech sent a message to the world that Islam should be respected even though as he was speaking, radicals were likely planning evil deeds.

The president stated that Israel has no business attacking Iran. This stretches credulity when you think about it. Who do we think we are to dictate policy that involves Israel’s survival? But this foreign policy statement signaled to the radical Islamic world that they need not fear America! It also emboldened North Korea to continue its escalation of nuclear weapons and to ignore all the West’s warnings, as we’re now paper tigers. So while America fiddles, these evil powers are planning a full-scale nuclear showdown with the West perhaps sooner than we imagine.

It was clear from the Cairo speech that America has taken a new direction with one of its best allies, Israel. The president would rather focus on his Islamic-friendly agenda. Israel is obviously an inconvenience and again, shouldn’t even think about striking Iran who wants her to be history just as Hitler did. Obama went on to rewrite history, suggesting there was a Muslim connection to Jerusalem (and the president will no doubt try like crazy to divide it.)

He then showed his disconnect with reality by equating Holocaust horror with Palestinian rights and alleged mistreatment. He did not chastise the corrupt Palestinian leadership as the root of Palestinian suffering.

Concerning the endless “peace process” in the Middle East, there was no mention of Israel’s efforts via “land for peace.” There was no mention that her Arab/Muslim neighbors tried to wipe her off the face of the map in 1948, 1956, 1967, 1973, 1982, 2006, and 2008. In that speech, the president made it clear that America will stand with the Muslim world and craft policies that will lead to Israel’s destruction—although God will not allow that.

Obama signaled to Israel that she is on her own now. She got the message that her welfare is no longer a priority to American leadership. What matters is holding hands with the Arab/Muslim world—the new focus of American foreign policy.

The world is a far more dangerous place because of that speech. The radicals will plot even more, knowing they will not be held accountable. America will look the other way just like we did when a soldier was killed at a recruiting office in Arkansas a few weeks ago. The killer was a man who had converted to Islam. The press and the Obama administration ignored the story.

What happens when Islam strikes terror on America again? The delusional state of our current leadership thinks that such an incident will never happen now that we are friends with Islam. And now that we’ve turned on Israel, will God remain our Homeland Security Director?

Fasten your seat belt. Extremely perilous times are ahead. Evil was given a green light to go in Cairo. Now would be a very good time to go out and win the lost for Jesus Christ while there is still time. When more than just the economy crumbles around us, hearts will be much more open!

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[Suzanne]

Thank you, Vic. That's an excellent article.

[nana]

Thank you, Vic. That's an excellent article.

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[PrincessTina]

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Our pastor preached a message this past Sunday on Psalm 80...it's written about Israel being divinely planted and then b/c they turned away, God removed himself and they were destroyed. 4 times in that passage, the phrase "Restore us o God". Pastor equaled that to where our country is presently. He explained that a hedge was always planted around vineyards and crops b/c they didn't have much wood, and the hedge was made out of a prickly thorny type bush and trespassers and critters couldn't reach in to steal the harvest. God is our hedge of protection. He preached that he believed (and I agree) that God has removed that hedge. We are now on our own against the enemy. Scary...

Their is also a verse in there that references that others countries laugh and mock us...We use to be respected in the world, or at least hated b/c we stood for something. Now we are just a joke. We watched "I survived a Japanese Game Show" last night (nothing else on worth watching) and that's exactly what they were doing. They kept dressing them up in stupid costumes and then they would "Bring in the Americans!" and the audience, all Japanese, would laugh and point at the "stupid Americans". AND WE ARE WATCHING IT AS ENTERTAINMENT IN THIS COUNTRY!!! I had to turn it off, it was breaking my heart. Come soon Lord Jesus.

[bghtnpd4]

Jan is always excellent....

[Chris]

I agree completely with Jan. obama is turning America's back on Israel and as a result we will pay for it. I believe obama will be exactly the kind of president that would do nothing more than throw a mild protest when the Ezekiel 38-39 invaders head towards Israel. I bet the islamic manaics are licking their chops and planning all kinds of evil deeds against Israel. We need to pray fo rthe peace of Jerusalem and pray that the Lord's Will is done. I never thought I'd live to see the day we would turn from Israel, but that is exactly what is happening. But rest assured that none of this surprises God and that he is firmly in control of what is going to happen here on Earth.

[bghtnpd4]

Preach it, brother Chris. Preach it!

[mikalikat]

My heart breaks for this country and for Israel, but God IS in control and we can do nothing to change his plans that were foretold millenia ago. I just pray that he will keep those who are faithful to him and pray for Israel close to His protection.

[open door]

I agree completely with Jan. obama is turning America's back on Israel and as a result we will pay for it. I believe obama will be exactly the kind of president that would do nothing more than throw a mild protest when the Ezekiel 38-39 invaders head towards Israel. I bet the islamic manaics are licking their chops and planning all kinds of evil deeds against Israel. We need to pray fo rthe peace of Jerusalem and pray that the Lord's Will is done. I never thought I'd live to see the day we would turn from Israel, but that is exactly what is happening. But rest assured that none of this surprises God and that he is firmly in control of what is going to happen here on Earth.

I agree, Chris.