260710 Middle-east post 08

Why would Europe be declaring war on the armies that invade Israel? In recent years most of Europe has been opposed (often obsessively so) to Israel’s efforts to defend itself against the terrorist rabbles that are working hard to destroy Israel. Yet prophecy says that it will be a European who makes a covenant with Israel for one week (that is, the final seven years before Armageddon).

“the people of the prince (or ruler, leader) that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week:” (Daniel 9:26-27) There is a future ruler who will come from the people who would destroy Jerusalem and the temple. This destruction occurred in 70 AD and it was the Roman empire that did it. Therefore the coming ruler will be from the Roman empire, or effectively from that which represents a continuation of that empire today, that is, Europe today. This ruler will sign a covenant (most likely a mutual defence treaty) with “many” which here can only signify Israel (because the context of this passage is certainly Israel). Therefore it will be Europe and not USA that comes to the aid of Israel when they are invaded by a huge army from nations around them (including Iran, Turkey, Russia, Libya and Ethiopia).

Currently Europe is waking up to the threat of Russia facing them. Russia has been pushing the boundaries of civil respect with Europe for some time now, with it now being likely that they will invade the Baltic states and Finland in eastern Europe in next year or two, due to all belonging to NATO and having common borders with Russia. Poland is also being threatened with drone incursions into Polish airspace. With USA threatening withdrawal from NATO, Europe is currently scrambling to build defences quickly to oppose the threat of a Russian invasion which many believe could happen within the next 3 years, and that Russia could use nuclear weapons (something it has threatened a few times in recent years). In particular, Germany is rapidly expanding its armed forces, aiming to become the most powerful fighting force in Europe by 2029. Germany has also established a military presence in Lithuania. The Baltic states, Finland, Denmark and Sweden are also boosting defence spending and preparation.

Until recently, Europe has relied heavily upon US support for NATO defences. If USA pulls out of NATO (as threatened by Trump), then Europe may not be sufficiently prepared to defend against Russia. However, currently many European countries are beginning to increase readiness. Also, if Russia joins with Iran and others to invade Israel, then Europe may find it easier to defeat Russia, especially with an element of surprise. It is possible that Europe, expecting a serious threat from Russia, decides on a pre-emptive strike while Russia is involved with invading Israel.

However, ultimately, a European antichrist will lead European forces against Israel’s enemies because that’s what the Bible has prophesied. Most likely the invaders of Israel would not be expecting an attack by Europe, especially if it came without warning, noting that they would be expecting to destroy Israel, and not expecting their own sudden destruction.