Isaiah 14: 28 - 32

"This oracle came in the year King Ahaz Died."   "Do not rejoice, all
you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken;  from the root
of that snake will spring up a viper, its fruit will be a darting
venomous serpent.  The poorest of the poor will find pasture, and the
needy will lie down in safety.  But your root I will destroy by famine;
it will slay your survivors.  Wail, O gate, Howl, O City!  Melt away all
you Philistines!  A cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there is
not a straggler in its ranks.  What answer shall be given to the envoys
of that nation?  The Lord has established Zion and in her his afflicted
people will find refuge."

What is happening in Israel is part of God's Plan.  It seems to be that
God is working on placing Israel in such a situation that their only
recourse will be God - not the US, UN,  theirselves, or any man  but
God.  And He will answer Israel and deliver them

Read Zechariah 12-14 if you want to see where this is all leading.

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