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A UN interpreter’s outrage
For a longtime now many in the Western world have believed that they are the masters of their own destiny. Even Gordon Brown, the ex-prime minister to the UK, once declared that the boom and bust years were over – just how wrong he was and maybe he should have heeded to the prophetic Word before declaring such a thing.
Today many of our leaders from both political and economic quarters are scratching their heads, trying to drive and steer the global economy out of the unprecedented turmoil that lies ahead. Many times have they tried but failed miserably with such huge injections of capital into the banks, as well as quantative easing. But why, you may ask, are these things failing so spectacularly, when the most powerful leaders are spending eye watering amounts of money but with non-effect? This brings us to the main question – is mankind really the master of its own destiny?
Since the fall of man, mankind has continued to believe The Lie which is that man is god. The idea that man is god and that he and he alone sits soley at the driving seat of his destiny, has grown and matured as time has gone on. Man arrogantly believes that he is god and worships himself as god and this has permeated itself into all levels of life including science, music, fashion, politics and indeed economics. God, on the other-hand, has other ideas. God tells us many times in His Word that it is He who raises up and tears down nations and empires according to His purposes for the time. Mankind is and always will be subject to our Father’s will and sovereignty.
Knowing this and envisaging how this world will be just before the return of Christ, one could speculate that the present economic situation in the Western world is just a symptom of our Father building up and tearing down nations to prepare the way for the Anti-Christ.
At this moment in time there is a great power shift occuring. The United States, Great Britain and Europe have all been weakened economically and subsequently their power and influence over the rest of the world weakened too. America is literally bankrupt with a debt of 13.6 trillion dollars and Europe is in economic chaos with the UK following close behind it all. Many chief economists believe that the only way out of a recession is growth in GDP but this is stagnant for many countries and even shrinking in some. If the Eurozone does collapse next year then almost certainly it will set off a chain-reaction which will devastate the Western world. The West’s influence will then be in such a weakened state that nations such as Russia, Iran and Syria will have a free reign on both a political and military front. The strongholds of power that once stood to protect Israel will be devalued whilst the majority of the Middle East nations will be ready to march on Israel and tread them underfoot.
Even now, China and Russia recently snubbed a UN resolution against Syria in the face of the US and UK. The Word tells us that it is Syria where the man of perdition, the Anti-Christ, will come from. The Eurozone has recently asked China for a 200 trillion Euro bale-out but China refused. So who really has the power? The answer to that is maybe that the West is fast becoming the superpower of yesterday.
After the beginning of sorrows, the first of the judgements start to role out. Some of these occur in the first half of the final seven year period before the mid-point when the Anti-Christ is revealed. The world at this time will be a much darker and desperate place than ever before. With not only being riddled with war and economic devastation but also suffering the effects of what the first judgements bring, the world will be crying out for a saviour. With the itching ears 2 Tim 4:3 says they will have, mankind will be duped into believing The Lie on a much more grander and larger scale. God will tear down and raise up nations to bring the Anti-Christ and his false prophet to the world scene. It is they who bring life unto The Lie. The people of this world will be faced with the stark choice of either believing The Lie or coming to Christ. Unfortunately for many, mankind will continue to believe that they are the masters of their own destiny. They will continue to believe The Lie and will even fight to the death waging war against the Lion of Judah – our Lord Jesus Christ – when he returns.
But to my brothers and sisters in Christ, with all these things we are not to worry for our God is still and always will be sitting on his throne!
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Report: Bashar al-Assad and the Devil’s Gambit
The Syrian leader has become a de facto U.S. ally. How’d he do it? 
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Report: Saudi Arabia to Obtain Pakistani Nukes as Last Resort
Evidence the Gulf state has a ‘Plan B’ in the event of Iranian nuclear proliferation, which could mark the start of a nuclear arms race.
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US Air Force will also target Syria’s air force, ballistic missiles and sections of its air defences
(07/9/2013) The reports coming out of Washington in the last 24 hours indicate that US President Barack Obama has resolved not just to degrade Syria’s chemical capabilities but also to take down Bashar Assad’s air force, destroy his air bases and knock out his ground-to-ground ballistic missiles, using giant B-52 bombers and B-2 stealth bombers. Some of the bombers will fly in directly from the US; others from the Al Udeid base in Qatar. F-22 Raptor fighter-bombers are also scheduled to take part in the US air offensive. Obama decided to expand the scope of the US operation for Assad’s use of chemical warfare against civilians on Aug. 21, when his experts advised him that these additional blows would dramatically diminish the Syrianj ruler’s military edge over rebel forces without toppling him. These air raids could moreover be conducted from afar without American aircraft coming within range of Syrian air defense batteries.Click HERE to read the full article.
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Gloating Syria Hails ‘Historic Retreat’ by US
Syrian officials say Obama showed “hesitation” and is looking for a way to “get down from the tree he climbed.”
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Syria: If U A top Syrian official said Monday that if attacked, his country would react – against Israel. S Attacks Us, We’ll Attack Israel
A top Syrian official said Monday that if attacked, his country would react – against Israel.
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Egypt gripped by deadly clashes
At least 30 people have been killed in fighting between supporters and opponents of ousted president Morsi. 
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Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Leaders Arrested,
Army Moves In
Senior Muslim Brotherhood officials are placed under house arrest. The military is securing strategic facilities, Egyptian sources say.
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G8: Russia Won’t Back Anti-Assad Syria Call
Russia tells Sky News it will not agree any G8 statement which demands a transitional government to replace Syria’s Assad regime.
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Report: Israeli Pilots Training for Syria, Lebanon Threats
Israeli air force pilots are training daily to meet threats posed by instability in neighbouring Syria and Lebanon.
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Yaalon: We’ll Know what to Do If Syria Gets S-300
Defence Minister hints Israel has a plan of action, if advanced missiles reach north eastern neighbour.
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Russian arms ‘to deter foreign intervention in Syria’
Russia says it will go ahead with deliveries of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Syria, and that the arms will help deter foreign intervention.
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More centrifuges fitted at Iran’s Natanz plant, says UN
Iran has installed hundreds of new centrifuges at its Natanz plant, the UN’s atomic agency says in a report.
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U.S. to keep Assad in the picture to avoid threat of all-out Mideast war
Due to the lack of U.S. policy on Syria, encouraging a negotiated solution between Assad and the rebels now appears to be the West’s least dangerous course of action.
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Report: Syrian Army Aiming Missiles at Tel Aviv
The Syrian army is aiming advanced surface-to-surface missiles at Tel Aviv, according to the Sunday Times.
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US scolds Russia for sending arms to Syria
Senior military officer says weapons transfer will “prolong suffering” amid push for international peace conference.
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UN condemns Syrian government for violence
General Assembly approves Qatari-drafted move condemning alleged rights abuses by government amid continued violence. (click on the video below)
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Obama and Cameron discuss Syria crisis
Meeting in White House, US president and UK prime minister pledge to work together to increase pressure on Assad regime.
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Israel ‘Fully Determined’ to Halt Syria Missile Deal
PM is “fully determined” to halt sales by Russia of advanced missiles to Syria, Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom said on Sunday. 
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Syria will ‘Respond Immediately’ to More Israeli Strikes
“Our retaliation will be strong and will be painful against Israel” 
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Hezbollah head says Syria will supply ‘game-changing’ arms
Nasrallah claims resistance groups set to open front against Israel on Golan Heights 
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Report: Russia to Sell Syria Advanced Missiles, Keep Assad Going
Israel has warned the United States that Russia plans to sell advanced weapons to Syria, a report in the Wall Street Journal said 
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Iran Ready to ‘Train’ Syria Army, Says Commander
Iran is ready to help “train” the Syrian army if Damascus seeks such assistance, said commander of Islamic republic’s army ground forces.
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Syria: ‘Israeli strike’ hits army centre
State television says Israel targeted military base on the outskirts of Damascus; no comment from Israeli army.
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Israeli warplanes ‘launch air strike inside Syria’
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Syria is being destroyed while Assad displays remarkable staying power
