Protection in Chaos by Hazael Garay

By Hazael Garay Author of Understanding Revelation and the End Times. 

Many times when Jesus taught He used daily life examples as object lessons to help His disciples understand the concept He was teaching. When we look around us we see that what happens in the natural realm usually parallels what happens in the spiritual realm. Right now, we are witnessing a radical revolution taking place in the middle east. And it's happening around Israel. Why is it important for us to know this and how does it parallel the spiritual realm?

It's important for us to know this because Ezekiel prophesied about an invasion of Israel that would take place in the last days. This is the war of Gog and Magog. (It is believed by historians that Gog and Magog represent Russia) Magog will come from the Northern territories with its allies according to Ezekiel 38-39. Right now, the arab nations that are revolting are around Israel's east, west and south. The time is ripening for that northern leader to gather it's arab alliance. The questions we need to ask are: what kind of leadership will arise in these nations? Will they be radically opposed to Israel? Why is Russia seemingly so quiet? Why was an Iranian military ship allowed to pass through the Suez Canal the other day for the 1st time in 30 years? (Iran hates Israel) Should we worry?

Well, we should never worry! God says through Ezekiel that when these armies invade He will defend Israel. God will always defend His people, Israel and the church! How does this parallel the spiritual? The more chaos is around us the more His protection can be felt. The only safe place in this world is in the shadow of His presence. Think about it. The only way to be overshadowed is by the closeness or the greatness of someone. "He who dwells in the secret place of the almighty will abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91 shows us what happens to those whose refuge is the Lord!

To see an interactive map of the middle east clik here: interactive map