Much as been said and written about what the Nation of Israel will face during the “last days.” That term is used of events in Acts 2 that happened almost 2000 years ago, and that term applies to all that has taken place within the period of time we know as “church history.” This term “last days” will continue until the end of the Great Tribulation – it applies to the time when the sun will be darkened and the moon will turn to blood and the hearts of men around the world will panic and turn their hatred toward Jerusalem and the Nation of Israel, believing that their existence is the reason for the problems in the world and the lack of so-called “world peace.” These “last days” will culminate with the return of the Messiah of Israel to this planet, destroying all the armies of the world who think that they can attack the Nation of Israel without God responding to it. The Messiah will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed and He will personally reign as KING and PRIEST for ever!
The phrase “the Day of the Lord” is the final stage of the “last days.” It appears from what is taking place presently that we are on the threshold of the beginning of this period of seven years known as “the Day of the Lord.” There is nothing pleasant about it – it is a day of darkness, gloom, death, destruction, perils unprecedented, famine, disease and plagues out of control – in Biblical terms – one half of the world’s population will be dead before this coming judgment of God will be half over!
Israeli desires for peace sometimes “cloud” the mind as to the truth. The Bible warns that Israel’s leaders will be deceived and seduced by world leaders who will insist that “dividing” their God-given land and giving up some of Jerusalem will bring a measure of peace with Israel’s historical enemies. It is a false peace. The Apostle Paul warns us in I Thessalonians 5:1-3 not to be deceived when the world says “peace and safety (Homeland Security?)” – for “sudden destruction” is just around the corner!
To find genuine peace and true comfort in these difficult days requires faith and commitment to the Messiah of Israel. Here at HOPE for TODAY we believe that the Messiah (in fulfillment of Malachi 3) has already been in Israel – before the Second Temple was destroyed – and that He is coming again – and will deliver the people of Israel from what will look like “sudden destruction.” The hope for world peace is found in the PRINCE OF PEACE – the Messiah of Israel. We believe that the evidence and credentials for the Messiah are clearly fulfilled in the Person and work of Yeshua HaMashiach – Jesus the Messiah – adopted son of Joseph, promised descendent of Abraham, and the royal heir to the throne of Israel’s King David.
Isaiah 45:22 quotes the Messiah: “LOOK UNTO ME, AND BE YE SAVED, ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH; FOR I AM GOD, AND THERE IS NONE ELSE.”
