Israel At War – Day 33
We Are Next

Hostage Families Speak

During a press conference yesterday, the families of some of the remaining hostages had a strong message for America and Europe: you’re next. Here is a quote from an article found on Newsmax.com (see https://www.newsmax.com/us/israel-hostages-hamas/2023/11/07/id/1141294/) :

Five hostages of Hamas are free, offering some hope to the families of more than 200 others snatched in southern Israel during the terrorists' deadly rampage on Oct. 7.

But the families of those still in captivity have questions, such as why progress has been so slow, why some and not others are being released, and whether Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip puts their loved ones in danger.

They also have warnings.

"I want to thank everyone here for having us, for the American government that helps us," one Israeli said Tuesday during a press conference with House Republican leadership on Capitol Hill. "But it is not enough. We need help now. We don't know what is their condition.

"This is a call for action and this is a wake-up call not only for Israel, not only for the Jewish community. This is a wake-up call for all of you here, all of America, all of Europe. You are next. You are next. And we should do everything that we can to stop these atrocities to come ever again. We need to remember the 7th of October and do whatever we can to stop this."

Are they right? Various fact checkers say there’s no evidence of any threats, but just because these sleeper cells aren’t seen doesn’t mean they aren’t there. I’m sure these seemingly astute purveyors of knowledge would have denied that no plans to fly planes into the World Trade Center Towers existed, too.

Sleeper Cells Are Being Activated

This warning is apparently already suspected as I found in this article from sarahwestall.substack.com (see https://sarahwestall.substack.com/p/attacks-imminent-80k-us-enemies-ready) :

Former Border Patrol Agent, JJ Carrell, joins the program to discuss the serious situation that has developed due to the incredible malfeasance at the border. He explains that over 80K special interest military aged men and woman from countries and organizations not friendly with the U.S. has entered the country. He claims that the handling of special interest immigrants changed under Biden. Never before in the U.S. did we allow anyone thru the border with this status. Now they are here in droves.

I couldn’t find the transcript of the show, but Mr. Carrell is very certain of his facts. Another interesting prophecy is found in a video that I can get a transcript for:

...I heard the words beware the sleeper cells of nations are being activated be on alert 911 and it

was Psalm 91:1 because your enemy has come to exact vengeance on the nation and it was

not just now it wasn't just Hamas, it was Hezbollah and it as al Qaeda and it was Afghanistan People were talking about an already defeated enemy raising its head again but it was always there it was just sleeping in the different Nations. I saw very specific attacks in very specific places I saw attacks in parts of New York praying for this morning Manhattan I was praying for uh uh Arizona I was praying for London North London I was praying for Chicago and I saw them say we cannot drop bombs on them we have no planes, but we are the bombs and we can drop inside of them…

there is an earlier part, but this portion mentions the sleeper cells.

United States Admits Israel Will Control Gaza

Although other sources have reported that America would prefer a neutral security force control Gaza after Hamas is defeated, they have admitted that Israel will have “initial” control of the area. They however are still not wanting Israel to “reoccupy” Gaza as seen in this report from i24news.com (see https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/1699457921-israel-must-not-reoccupy-gaza-after-the-war-says-u-s-diplomatic-chief) :

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated America's stance against the reoccupation of the Gaza Strip by Israel and emphasized the need for "lasting peace and security" in the region.

Blinken made these comments during a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Tokyo on Wednesday.

he statement comes in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that Israel would assume "overall responsibility for security" in Gaza for an unspecified duration, following ongoing conflicts with Hamas.

The United States, a key ally of Israel, had already expressed its opposition to a possible reoccupation of the territory on Tuesday.

"To achieve lasting peace and security, it is essential to prevent forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, ensure it is not used as a platform for terrorism, and avoid any reoccupation," Blinken emphasized. He also stressed the importance of not imposing blockades or sieges on Gaza in the future and avoiding any reduction of its territory.

It’s Their Land

So the Lord made a covenant with Abram that day and said, “I have given this land to your descendants, all the way from the border of Egypt[a] to the great Euphrates River— 19 the land now occupied by the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, 20 Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, 21 Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.” (Gen 15:18-21, NLT)

Lost in all this talk about who controls what land, is that God gave it and more to His chosen people all the way back in the days of Abraham, a prophet that even Muslims revere since both they and the Jews trace their ancestry to him. Which makes it odd that they are fighting for it. But we know there is a blood feud that is raging that overrides logic or facts. In the not too distant future, God will allow His people to occupy most of it again. That is until Russia comes down from the north to help another Arab confederation to try one last time to exterminate Israel. As in the days we live in now, God will protect them and give them peace and security one last time. If you want to pray, pray that God fulfills His promise to Israel to have every inch of the land he described to Abraham.

But We Were Given Land, Too

Giving you an even more personal biblical perspective is that every believer is given “land” to occupy and in some cases land to take back. I like how a former military member, who is also a believer describes how ground is lost (see https://thesix11armor.substack.com/p/taking-back-ground) :

Ok, as a former Army Officer I am going to get strategic with you. How does a combat unit lose ground? Weak defenses, gaps in your perimeter that allow enemy forces in. Not enough firepower, manpower, or just simply being outmaneuvered and out smarted by the enemy… We need prayer warriors who are willing to take back territory we lost against a now well fortified, dug in enemy. The enemy established ground here in America, fortified itself where we used to occupy: schools, the courts, congress, the military, media, television, radio, and sadly even the church.

All of these things which the church(the Christian body of Christ) as a whole, let happen here in America.

As Christians as the remnant, we are the last line of defense, the only thing protecting this country from complete and utter take over.

The remnant needs to be the remaining elite of the army. We are the special operations forces. Though we are fewer we need to be better equipped and better trained in the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. If you’re willing to do that during this time, God is ready to give you a responsibility.

The article goes on to assure us we are that army and we need to take that seriously.

Congratulations, you are getting a battlefield commission. You are now a leading Officer in the Army of God. You need to go forth with prayer and spread the word.

You will be assigned a mission, to lead and train other Christians for spiritual warfare. That is the purpose of this very ministry, the Ephesians 6:11 Armory. I am using my experience as a former earthly warrior to equip you for the spiritual battle ahead. Note we are talking about spiritual battle not physical. Prayer and knowledge. Peace through prayer.

We need prayer warriors who are willing to take back territory we lost against a now well fortified, dug in enemy. The enemy established ground here in America, fortified itself where we used to occupy: schools, the courts, congress, the military, media, television, radio, and sadly even the church.

What Can We Do?

This article actually gives us concrete advice and encouragement:

But the last few years of riots, social division, wokeness, and control have made us Christian remnant, battle-hardened veterans.

We have been regrouping, re-arming, and learning the enemy’s tactics. We have launched counter psychological operations(another post coming on that soon).

The time is coming for our last stand. I am telling you friends, this is not just political this is spiritual and this is our last chance.

We lose this fight and I fear we lost for good.

Jesus will come soon and hopefully take us away before things get even worse. But we have been charged as pre-rapture remnant to take back ground and gather followers, winning as many souls as possible before Christ returns for the righteous.

3This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 NIV

The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed but wants everyone to repent. (2 Peter 3:9 NLT)

The article goes back to a real time speech to rally our spirits:

So the time has come.

I’d like to end with excerpts from the famous address to WWII Allied Forces before invading Europe.

“You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months.

The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you…

“Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely.”

(Dwight D. Eisenhower Order Of The Day, June 6,1944-D-Day)

You’re enlisted. You have your commission. Now comes the hard work. I pray we are up to the challenge, but in my heart I know that we are.