Hal Lindsay Report - Iran and Russia

Tonight on the Hal Lindsay Report  (Fall of 2015 also Hainley inserts)

The coming alliance between Russia and Iran represents one of the pivotal points in Bible prophecy.  We’re seen them flirting with one another for years, but it is now becoming something more.

Last year, the second most important man in Iran visited Russia.  It wasn’t the president, Hassan Rouhani.  It was the leader of the notorious Quds Force, General Qassem Soleimani.

First of all, why did Vladimir Putin want to see the terrorist-in-chief of the world’s chief terrorist nation?  Second, why would Putin break an international law that he signed-off on to see this man?

The United Nations has sanctions in place to prohibit Soleinmani from traveling outside Iran, yet Russia, who voted for the sanction in the UN Security Council, openly invited him to Moscow

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Could there be a clue in the English translation of the name of that notorious organization.  Quds Force.  It translates to “Jerusalem Force”.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, openly questioned why Soleimani was welcomed to Russia in violation of the international sanctions.

This will get interesting.  The Bible very specifically names an alliance between Russia and a group of Muslim nations led by Persia, or modern Iran, as an aggressor against Israel.  Now, Russia and the  leader of a terrorist organization from Iran apparently dedicated to the destruction of Israel, are getting chummy!

Folks, this isn’t just prophecy, these are today’s headlines! (2015 & 2016)

From time to time, I’ve mentioned the growing insidious movement among those on the left, even mainline churches, to punish Israel for not committing national suicide by surrendering itself to the Palestinians.

It’s commonly referred to as BDS.  That’s Boycott, Divest, Sanction Israel.

But the concept is not always easily identifiable. In fact, it is often cloaked in subtle nuance, but the effect is the same: cripple Israel to the point it is no longer able to survive as a nation.

At the Republican candidates’ first debate last summer, this diabolical scheme showed itself.  And the gentleman who suggested it probably doesn’t realize the implications of his proposal.

Responding to a question from Bret Baier, one of the evening’s moderators, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, who favors eliminating all U.S. foreign aid, said, “Each one of my budgets has taken a meat axe to foreign aid…”

When asked if that would harm Israel, Paul said, “…even Benjamin Netanyahu said that, ultimately, they will be stronger when they’re independent.

Baier followed up by asking: “But you still say that Israel could be one of the countries that is cut from financial aid?

Paul responded that “we cannot give away money we don’t have”.

Never mind that all U.S. foreign aid to all the countries of the world combined only amounts to much less than one percent of our nation’s budget.  We’d be better off if he took his meat axe to entitlement programs which account for more than two-thirds of the U.S. budget.

The point is that cutting off aid to Israel Is a bad idea.  Sometimes you have to spend money to save money.

Buying (and using) a toothbrush may save money on dental bills.  Buying oil changes may prevent the need for later costly auto repairs.

U. S. aid to Israel, which is about half of what we give to Afghanistan, works the same way.  Israel is the only stable democracy in the region.  Of all the countries in the Middle East, only Israel’s security needs coincide completely with those of the United States.

Several countries in the Middle East, Iran foremost among them, have vowed to wipe Israel from the map. (And we just gave them????)  They don’t attempt it for one simple reason: Israel’s military strength.  So continuing to help Israel stay militarily strong saves money and lives by deterring those attacks.

A strong stable Israel is far cheaper than a Middle Eastern war.  One that we would have to spend billio0sof dollars and much blood to end.

To those who wish to end U. S. assistance to Israel, I say simply: Let’s not be penny wise and pound foolish.  The Bible says it stronger.  God says that He will bless those who bless and protect Israel.  He will curse those who curse or abandon her.

Finally, this week I want to debunk a notion that will be deadly to anyone who falls for it, even Christians.  That’s the idea that we can qualify for heaven by faithfully doing the things we are commanded to do and not doing the things the Bible prohibits.

It simply will not work.  Man cannot qualify himself  by the works of his hands.  God does not grade on the curve.

The Law proves that.

A note from gramps.  The incidence of Russia increased blatant buzzing of U. S. ships and increased belligerence in world affairs could give one the feeling that they/Russia are testing the waters to see if the United States, or for that matter anyone on in the world, is taking them to task.  While America reduces our military and refuses to get involved in the affairs of the world, the bear from the North continues to arm the enemies of the so-called free world and expands their power base. 

Note:  Several months ago Russia tested the Turkish boundaries; when one of their fighters penetrated the Turkish border – results – one less Russian fighter.  The only thing that Vladimir Putin understands is “power” and a willingness to use it.  The same is true for the power base in Iran.

Question?  For many years the United States was the Big Brother that provided a covering for the nations of the world that came under the tyrants of the world.  If America should continue on its decline military who will move into that void?   The alternative is “the tyrants of the world will rapidly move into that void” – that is Stan’s way.  

Ye,s Russia and Iran recognize strength and power and will one day pay the piper in a big way for their arrogance against the God of Heaven; but Satan has no such respect for those who oppose him. He just waits for the opportunity to try a different tactic.  When he tempted Jesus in the wilderness, notice, when he realized that he was rapidly losing the battle did not admit defeat but retreated until “a more opportune time” (Luke 4:13).

Hey gang:  that is precisely what he is doing to each and every soul that has walked this earth.   That is why it is essential that you keep your armor polished and on, your lamp filled with the oil of the Holy Spirit, be aware of what is happening in the world and how it fits into the Prophetic Word and, by all means, stay prayed up to the minute and your mind filled with the Word of God.

Blessings.

Gramps

Showing God’s Love to the World…

The following letter is from The Jesus Film Project.  Their mission: “Showing God’s Love to the World”. 

“For I proclaim the name of the Lord ascribe greatness to our God” (Deut. 32:3).  God is at work – even among wives of Middle Eastern fighters! Written by Erick Schenkel, Executive Director of The Jesus Film Project.

Dear Friend in Christ:  This is how we can respond to radicals and win people from the Middle East to Christ. 

I was in awe as Salma spoke.  She gave testimony to the incredible power of God.  Salma and Amir, are from the Middle East.  I’ve known this remarkable couple for many years.  They had been helping to give humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees.  After winning their trust, Salma and Amir arranged for a showing of “Magdalena” for the women, in a church, expecting perhaps 25 to come – AT THE MOST.

Salma, “When we arrived at the church I as in complete shock.  There was a sea of black in the sanctuary, women in their traditional dress, covered from head to toe.  They were sitting shoulder to shoulder, packed in tightly.  There wasn’t a seat left.  I estimated about 200 women, fully covered.  They were nearly all wives of radical men.  I feared that when they realized I was about to show them a Christian film, they might kill me.  “Lord, this is in your hands!”

“I went to the front before them. And their eyes!  They were filled with hate.  “Lord, “I prayed, only you can do this.  This your problem to won and solve.”  Amir inserted the DVD into the player and started projecting the film on the screen.  I fully expected some to bolt, to leave the building angrily, perhaps many of them.  But no one moved. Not an inch.

“Magdalena” (The Jesus Film especially for women) came to the Crucifixion scene, I couldn’t believe it.  They were transfixed, eyes focused, ears hearing.  Then came the resurrection of Jesus, another offensive concept.  Everyone stayed – not one woman left – they were taking it all in.

“When the film ended, I went to the front of the room and prayed silently, ‘Lord, you are in control, I can’t do this.”  He gave me boldness:  “I know you have lost your homes, all your possessions, some of you, your husbands and sons, I know you are hurting.  But God has brought you here.  You have seen the God who loves you so much that He sent His Son to die for you.  You have a choice to make this day.”

“Then this came out of my mouth, by the Holy Spirit: I lifted my left arm and pointed to my left.  You can either follow the dead founder of your religion or go to hell, or, pointing to my right with my other arm outstretched, “you can receive Jesus, the living God who died for you and was raised to life.  You can receive Him and have eternal life.  Would you pray with me if you want to follow Jesus?”

“I couldn’t believe it.  As I prayed the sinner’s prayer there was weeping among them and many tears.  They were saying ‘Yeshua, ‘Jesus, “Isa is the true way, the true God,”  I then asked those who wanted to follow Jesus to raise their hands, if they had just received Jesus.  Not one, not 20, but all of them raised their hands!  They all decided to follow Jesus?

“They began to take off their head coverings.  Their angry, hopeless eyes were gone.  Released from shame, they were beaming with joy, smiling.  They began to hug one another, and me, saying “thank you, thank you…for the first time in our lives we know we are loved!”

Many spoke up, “We want to show this DVD to our families, our friends in our refugee 

neighborhoods.  Can we have our own DVD’s?”  But there was such demand that we sent one of our team back to the warehouse to get more.  We gave them all we had in store, 2,500 DVD’s of Jesus!  The Lord did this.

But this was not the only miracle Salma experienced.  Earlier she had taken another risk.  Salma had gone to a high hotel in her nation.  A very wealthy woman leader was attending a conference, with her entourage, family and servants.

Salma, “The Gospel is for everyone, from beggar to billionaire.  I felt that this lady also deserved to know what Jesus had done for her.  “Salma placed DVD’s of “Magdalena” in her bag and went to the hotel, approaching the security desk.  “Lord, don’t let them see the DVDs.  It is illegal.  They can have me arrested.”

I was amazed.  They looked at the x-ray, went through my bag and didn’t see the DVD’s!  The Lord blinded their eyes.  I was able to approach this well-known leader: I began telling her how much God loved her, that He wanted her to know Him.”  Her response, “I want to know more”.   Still in shock, Salma approached the door to the banquet hall and found 450 other women, many associated with these leaders.  “Lord they deserve to hear the gospel too, but giving out a Christian firm here is illegal.  What shall I do?

As she walked near a door in the banquet room, one of the guards spoke up-, “Can I assist you with anything?”  Salma said she needed help with some boxes in her car (boxes of DVD’s).  The guard not only obliged, but called other guards over to help. She opened the trunk and they carried all the DVD’s into the hall.  The guards actually helped by personally giving out the DVD’s of “Magdalena.  Only God could have done this – because of His grace and glory.

God is at work.  Throughout the Middle East people are abandoning their beliefs, giving up on everything they thought was true.  And now, when nothing else is working to stop radicals, giving them the Gospel is the answer. 

This is but one wonderful story of multitudes who, due to hunger in the heart for love and compassion, have turned to Jesus as Lord of their lives.  It was recently stated that if China remains on the same track for another 20 plus years that it is on today, it will be a Christian Nation.  It is also reported that the number of young people in Iran who are seeking relationship with Yeshua has reached the point where-due to restrictions and fear of government persecution- the number is only estimated, but estimated in the millions.

As I read this letter and the many other articles that come across my computer about the rapid growth the sons of Ismael coming to Christ, it saddens my heart that God has not yet chosen to speak to the affluent, hard hearts in our nation, in dreams and visions.  I believe with all my heart the Lord is preparing to come and collect His children and close the door to salvation.  I pray we will see a mighty wind begin the blow across our nation and fires kindled in the hearts every soul in our nation.  I pray that every seed that has been planted into the recesses of the hearts will suddenly come to life and begin to grow.   

Make sure you are praying for the Franklin Graham Decision American meeting that he is taking to every capital in America.  If you ae unaware of dates and places you can go to Decision America for the finer points. 

Blessings,   

Gramps