Ezekiel 38-39

Last night, my community group watched the DVD "Epicenter" by Joel Rosenberg.  Pertaining to the title, the point was made that it is not surprising that so much of the world's attention is focused on Israel, because the temple mount can be considered the epicenter of Jerusalem; and Jerusalem the epicenter of Israel; and Israel the epicenter of the Middle East.

Looking at the history of Israel, it is clear that God's Hand has been at work; and that much of what has happened is the fulfillment of what God has said in Scripture.  It is also a reminder to continue to pray for Israel and all that is happening.

The other thing that stood out was the reference to the prophecy of the battles of Gog and Magog in Ezekiel 38-39.  In verse 38:23, God's Hand will become clear, as God says, "And so I will show my greatness and my holiness, and I will make myself known in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD."  Verse 39:7-8 says "I will make known my holy name among my people Israel. I will no longer let my holy name be profaned, and the nations will know that I the LORD am the Holy One in Israel. It is coming! It will surely take place, declares the Sovereign LORD. This is the day I have spoken of."