Keep An Eye on Israel

After a very serious stroke, it is doubtful that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will ever lead his nation again, even if he survives. So that leaves a perception of a political vacuum in Israel, one that perhaps will embolden more serious activity in the Middle East. Many questions are raised. Will the so-called Roadmap to Peace continue? Or will Satan's minions seek out their final solution to the Jewish question?

It is no secret that the appeasement of Israel is not a very popular notion there. With a national election just several weeks away, there doesn't seem to be any candidate supporting Sharon's policies who is strong enough to oppose those who are against Sharon's policies.

Meanwhile, Pat Robertson - a modern-day Peter, to be sure - is saying that Sharon's stroke is God's punishment for dividing God's land. Perhaps. But I think it's because Ariel Sharon is 77 years old, fat, and under a lot of stress.

In another not-so-surprising move, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that he hoped Sharon would die. That's a pretty typical demonstration of Ahmadinejad's diplomatic skill. His wish may come true; too bad he's too dim-witted to realize that perhaps Sharon has so far prevented Tehran from becoming a pile of radioactive slag.

These are just more players and circumstances in God's Master Plan, I'm sure. Be vigilant, my brethren. Keep watch.