I was left furious after reading this article. It's a dreary, depressing rendition of the same old bilge that Israel has put up with for years. It's not a long article so please try and read every word. Israel keeps appealing to the residents of the Gaza strip...."Change your leadership - get rid of the chaff - topple your corrupt, evil leaders - your lives could be so much better... etc". Read how the leadership in Gaza live lives of luxury while the ordinary residents make do with only 5 hours of electricity a day. I have to tell you - that's a lot more than large swathes of Africa get per day. Also due to corrupt and evil politicians. Only because Gaza has Israel and it's efficiency to rely on, does the Gaza Strip get any amenities. They are treated like vermin by their leaders and none of their leaders give a rats bum about them. Something has to give. Israel will not tolerate this forever.

Now that the LORD has given us President Trump to back Israel to the hilt, things are going to be different. And soon.

It's just after 5 pm here in the UK. 31st December, 2017. Of course I am hoping that the rapture is tonight, just as you all are. However - I will not despair if we are still here in the morning. I have the utmost confidence that we are in the season and we do not have long to wait. Courage and patience, Doves. Keep watching and building each other up. Even stronger than before. We need each other. Let's not fall asleep like the foolish virgins. Whatever is going on in our lives - no matter how bleak... our redemption is achingly close.

May Almighty God grant us all strength and courage. Patience, protection - spiritually, mentally and physically.

Praying for the peace of Jerusalem.

A very happy and optimistic New Year to you all.

In Jesus' beloved Name.

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