The emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1914, commentated on the cheering that arose when war was declared, "They cheer when war begins, but not when the bodies come home." Now I may have paraphrased that somewhat but the meaning is clear. I remember the noise in the House of Commons when they debated sending troops to the Falkland Islands, the cry was for blood, and all sides supported it. None of those present, as far as I know took part in any fighting there.
Once again, to keep out of court, Bibi Netanyahu has taken Israel and the USA to war, this time with Iran. Once again Donald Trump has no idea what he is doing, once again we do not know what the outcome will be.
The huge force gathered by the USA and Israel has failed to remove the Islamic regime. It appears that as they attacked Iran, using Chinese equipment, jammed the aircraft radars which ensured many were shot down or useless. The devastation is not one sided, as a well prepared Iran, both militarily leadership wise, is ready for a war in the air, on land and at sea. Resources are not infinite and Iran is well prepared for the next step. Donald Trump is not.
Missiles are falling around the middle east, nothing will stop them but negotiation and no-one wants that! Finger pointing is everywhere, the UK government are awaiting orders from Florida, where Trump is hiding out, and he awaits orders from Israel and Moscow. The fact that the man who started the war has run away and hidden himself in Germany surprises some. He has left his people to take the drones falling around Israel while he sits in a bunker in Germany. Somewhat ironic I think. Reports slip out that some US generals are demanding an end before it is too late. Remember that Cheney and Rumsfeld were wishing to attack Iran and the generals stopped them. "This is not Iraq," they said.
What now?
Missiles will fall for a few days more, possibly lessening. If the attackers withdraw it may end, if not who knows what will happen. Certainly some will be indicating that scripture, mostly in the old testament, indicates Israel surrounded by enemies before the Hebrews turn en masse to Jesus as Messiah. They might be right. If this war continues, China will not be happy as sales will fall as western prices rise. Oil will not flow from the middle east, plus shipping costs from insuring ships will rise dramatically. The west will pay the price. Russia however, will sell oil to India and China happily. Now we know why Venezuela was so important to Trump.
God is working his purposes out in the middle east, Israel is in the centre, and you and I ought to be seeking our position before this Jesus in case those old testament scripture interpretations are correct.
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