Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!wuarchive!udel!rochester!rutgers!aramis.rutgers.edu!athos.rutgers.edu!christian From: gross@dg-rtp.dg.com (Gene Gross) Newsgroups: soc.religion.christian Subject: Re: Iraq - Prophecy fulfilled? Message-ID: Date: 20 Sep 90 08:08:05 GMT Sender: hedrick@athos.rutgers.edu Organization: Data General Corporation, Research Triangle Park, NC Lines: 51 Approved: christian@aramis.rutgers.edu In article hoyt@megatek.uucp (Hoyt Stearns) writes: >Note the striking parallel between Habakkuk 1: 5 - 11 and the current Iraqui >invasion. Chaldea of biblical times seems to correspond roughly to >modern Iraq - the land of the Tigris and Euphrates. > >Although this prophecy was originally fulfilled by God sending the >Chaldeans as a rebuke to rebellious ancient Israel, this prophecy, like many >in the Old Testament, can have multiple fulfillments in the course of >history. > >If Saddam's adventure is indeed part of the Divine Plan, what does this augur >for the western world's prospects? Surely the USA stands on no high >moral ground. Interesting reading. If in fact this prophecy is to have a modern fulfillment, then it is possible that this is the start of some major movements in the history of mankind that could lead to the fulfillment of history and the coming of our great hope. We are told to watch the signs of the times, and this is certainly prudent. But I think that this is far more difficult than many realize. Often the fulfillment of prophecy is not seen until later. Many good-hearted saints have tried to interpret happenings in the world as being fulfillment of given signs, and some have even gone so far as to set dates. So I merely caution that we should keep our eyes focussed upon Him who is our Hope and Salvation while remaining aware of the seasons. As for the USA standing on high moral ground, I dare say that no nation does, not even the USA. And even more saddening is the fact that those called according to His name are often not standing on the high moral ground. Prophecy should spur the saints of God onward to more fervently pray, study, meditate, and preach and teach the Gospel. May the Lord find us busy doing His will and work when He returns for us. Not out of some notion of obligation only, but out of love for Him who first loved us while we were yet unlovable. May He grant you sufficient grace for this day, Gene Gross 2 Chronicles 7:14, 15 > >Your comments would be appreciated. > >Hoyt A. Stearns >