A Time for War
& A Time of Peace.
Some have suggested that in response to Hamas' terroristic massacre of October 7, Israel needs to retaliate so severely that Hamas (and the Palestinians that allow them to act) will never want to suffer such retaliation again. Netanyahu recently said while declaring the invasion of Gaza: "You must remember what Amalek has done to you, says our Holy Bible." 1 Samuel 15:3 "Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass”
NOW - Netanyahu says there will be no ceasefire: "The Bible says that there is a time for peace and a time for war. This is a time for war."
Since he is bringing up multiple bible verses…. I will point out there has been a great deal of prophecy for the coming war. The bible compares Israel becoming a nation again to a fig tree spreading forth leaves, and suggests that the generation that sees this (1948? 1948 and 1967?) will see ALL prophecy fulfilled – and the most common interpretation for the length of a generation is 70-80 years (if strong) so would that suggest Armageddon by 2028? Edgar Cayce told a boy during WWII he would live to see another world war, a religious war. The boy was 10 in 1942, and would be 93 now. If he’s right, it can’t take much longer. Nostradamus said that just after the turn of the millennium there would be a period of 27 years which would have gradually intensifying conflict between a pan-Islamic alliance and the Christian nations of the West, ending in a world war with four cities nuked. If that 27 years started on 9/11/2001, that would also suggest WWIII would end around late 2028. In Nostradamus’ version of WWIII, Israel does not fare well and the front lines advance to Germany and France. Eventually all major powers get involved, including Russia and America – but not right away – perhaps they are distracted with other problems at first (China/Taiwan? Ukraine? Economic crash? Plague?) before focusing on the invasion of Europe.
Reading this took me on an emotional roller coaster. The blend of ancient prophecies and current geopolitics is deeply unsettling. To think that leaders might be influenced by these ancient texts is alarming. As a woman, and as someone who values life and humanity, it's agonizing to consider the potential for greater conflict on the horizon, especially when real lives are at stake. Netanyahu's usage of scripture in a political context is poignant, but it also raises concerns. The past can guide us, but shouldn't dictate our present actions. Predictions from figures like Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce feel eerily relevant, intensifying the weight of the decisions leaders make today. I just hope and pray that, amidst these prophecies and interpretations, leaders prioritize peace over fulfilling ancient texts.