Hi John and Doves,
I came across a comment on a Christian YT video that lit a fire underneath me. It's in Isaiah 33. This is a prophetic chapter about the end of days. I have linked the entire chapter because the details are important but - take note of the verses 9 to 10. It tells us that the LORD arises AFTER Lebanon has been destroyed (made ashamed - as the scripture puts it). Sharon is 'like a wilderness'. The area of Sharon is in the north - just above Gaza. See 2nd link. You will see that Carmel is there too. Bashan in in the north - see 3rd link. The Isaiah 33: 9 - 10 prophecy says that Bashan and Carmel will 'shake off their fruits (or leaves in some translations). In other words, they will be badly damaged. This is a huge confirmation for me that our LORD arises AFTER a huge war in those areas. This is confirmation of the prophecies that were revealed to Natan. Natan said that a world war will break out before Messiah Jesus comes. At first, the nations will all be fighting each other - then they will unite and turn on Israel. According to what Natan was shown, our Messiah arrives when Israel is attacked by all the nations - as per Ezekiel 38.
Have a close look at the maps of the areas mentioned in Isaiah 33. They are all close to south Lebanon where Hezbollah is ramping up their attacks against Israel. Huge destruction is going to take place, according to Isaiah 33.
Thank Almighty God for revealing this to us. I am still in a bit of shock!! Praise His Holy Name.
Isaiah 33 NIV - Distress and Help - Woe to you, - Bible Gateway
map showing Sharon in Israel - Search Images (bing.com)