Friday, August 12, 2005

Wars and Rumors of Wars

Boy, things are looking dicey out there. Our brave troops are still getting bloodied in Iraq and Afghanistan. Iran has resumed its nuclear program, something which the IDF (Israeli Defense Force) will not tolerate as soon it becomes apparent that they have the bomb. And on top of that, it appears that Iran has been shipping weapons to Iraq. Things don't look good within Israel, either. Not everyone is too thrilled about the pullout from Jewish settlements in Gaza.

Rumors? Too many to mention and link here - I suggest you go to raptureready.com for more on these latest stories.

One rumor is that Osama bin-Laden has left or is about to leave his hideout and should arrive in Iraq sometime next month. From there he is expected to lead the battle against US and Coalition forces in the war on terrorism.

Another rumor is that the US can expect more terror attacks on or about September 11. One scenario is a coordinated attack using fuel tankers in several US cities. Another rumor is an "American Hiroshima" when the long-dreaded nuclear attack on one or several US cities occurs.

In his first inaugural address, Franklin Delano Roosevelt said, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." Today, the context of those words are somewhat different, but the concept is the same. Wise words.

My body can be killed, but not my soul. My heart is with Jesus Christ, and I will be with him regardless. I don't fret over those who seek to destroy me - God will deal with them himself.

Meanwhile, keep the faith and, as Jesus said, "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come." [Matthew 24:42]

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