Will We See God Stretch Out His Hand?

[ldysly]

Does anyone know what this is about August 22? I just got home from work (VERY long day) and turned on fox news. They are asking if Iran will start WWIII on August 22 by launching a nuke against Israel.

We know that Israel will not be destroyed so what will happen? Will we literally see God reach out and stop it? Will this be where the covenent begins?

What is the significance of the date to the muslims?

So many questions can any of you help me find the answers?

[babysteps]

wow thats scary! well i sure pray that they stop going to war i have to start school monday uuugghh ooohh what is the covenent ? i read some in a study i dont exact remember all of it but if i can find it i will share its interesting date but it is mom say special but purely speculation maybe because nobody knows when nothing will happen so it happen when it happen i like possibility what if discussions like a think tank i just have to make sure that someone does not get disapponted if what if dont happen so well what if we get vanished?

[ldysly]

Hi babysteps

None of us will be disappointed at anything that happens. It is all in God's hands and if ever "you're in good hands" it's now. But you are correct in that this is scary. These are not nice people and they don't hold the same value on life that others do.

The covenent is the false peace that the antichrist will sign.

Daniel 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

This is a prophecy that is followed up on in Revelation.

[ldysly]

www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,207195,00.html

Here is the story I found on fox news:

Iran to Expand Nuclear Activities in Defiance of U.N. Security Council

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Sunday that Iran will expand — not suspend — uranium enrichment activities, in defiance of a U.N. Security Council resolution setting an August 31 deadline for the Islamic Republic to halt nuclear activities or face the threat of political and economic sanctions.

Ali Larijani called the U.N. Security Council resolution issued last week "illegal" and said Iran won't respect the deadline. "We reject this resolution," he told reporters.

"We will expand nuclear activities where required. It includes all nuclear technology including the string of centrifuges," Larijani said, referring to the centrifuges Iran uses to enrich uranium.

He said Iran had not violated any of its obligations under the Nuclear Non Proliferation treaty, and that the U.N. had no right to require it suspend enrichment.

"We won't accept suspension," he said.

Larijani said the Security Council resolution was "contrary" to a package of Western incentives offered in June to persuade Tehran to suspend its uranium enrichment activities.

He confirmed that Iran would formally respond on Aug. 22 to the incentives package offered in June.

Iran has said it will never give up its right to produce nuclear fuel, but has indicated it may temporarily suspend large-scale activities to ease tensions with the West.

What they are saying is that Iran may make their point on August 22 by having hezbollah launch a dirty nuke against Israel.

[S F Lord]

In Islam as in Judaism and Christianity, there are certain beliefs concerning the cosmic struggle at the end of time -- Gog and Magog, anti-Christ, Armageddon, and for Shiite Muslims, the long awaited return of the Hidden Imam, ending in the final victory of the forces of good over evil, however these may be defined."

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad "and his followers clearly believe that this time is now, and that the terminal struggle has already begun and is indeed well advanced. It may even have a date, indicated by several references by the Iranian president to giving his final answer to the US about nuclear development by Aug. 22," which this year corresponds "to the 27th day of the month of Rajab of the year 1427. This, by tradition, is the night when many Muslims commemorate the night flight of the prophet Muhammad on the winged horse Buraq, first to 'the farthest mosque,' usually identified with Jerusalem, and then to heaven and back (c.f., Koran XVII.1).

The above was from the Wall Street Journal via the Drudge report. Only thing I could find that refers back to the Aug 22nd date.

[ldysly]

Extremely interesting that the date would coincide with the date they believe Mohammad ascended to heaven. Thanks for the info SF, things just keep getting more and more interesting.

No green tomatoes for me!

[S F Lord]

The date, Aug 22nd. also corresponds with the Islamic date of Rajab 28, the same day a Muslim named Saladin conquered and entered Jerusalem.

[S F Lord]

Here is another quick piece from the Middle East Newswire:

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. military was said to be preparing for a major operation against an Iranian-sponsored militia in Iraq.

Iraqi government sources said the U.S. military, in cooperation with the Iraq Army and security forces, was planning to target the Mahdi Army. Mahdi, believed to contain about 10,000 fighters, has been based in Baghdad's Sadr City and regarded as the leading threat to security in Iraq's capital.

"The assessment is that Iran has ordered Mahdi to increase tension in Baghdad and other parts of central and southern Iraq," a source said.

On Monday, U.S. and Iraqi forces raided a suspected Mahdi torture facility in Sadr City. At least two people were killed and 18 were injured in the battle with Shi'ite forces." (end of article)

Have never heard of the Mahdi Army, however the name Mahdi has been used in conjuction with the 12 imam. Stands for Messiah or Guide in Arabic

[snowrosies]

mahdi army you know this comes up in 5 days from now and the cease in the fire is so omminous i dont have good feelings about this please pray for Israel as i believe there peril is not over yet and its a critical time especially now because the enemy believes them to be weak and takeable now

[snowrosies]

Will we literally see God reach out and stop it? Will this be where the covenent begins?
I PRAY FOR ISRAEL AND THAT GOD WILL STRETCH OUT HIS HAND and IM praying also the leader of Israel will pray to God like king Jehosephat did and that God will recieve great glory not man and the enemy will know yes indeed God is faithful to do what he say and they will think twice about attacking Gods chosen