Favoring Gog! (Part 2)

See the series here

In Part 1, I introduce my perception that Gog, a name mentioned in three sections of The Bible, may very well be satan’s top general, responsible for facilitating every evil rebellion satan conceives against The Lord God, and righteousness on Earth. Since their rebellion in Heaven, the number of their cohorts has been reduced in response to what many did to trigger the global flood. So, with a severely constricted number of devils and demons, this duo has been leveraging humans, and especially national leaders, to join in successive rebellious plots against The Lord and righteousness on the Earth. Let’s continue…

The Roles of National Leaders

In Playbook for the anti-Christ (Series), I explain how national leaders across history may have learned from, and attempt to repeat previous, successful leadership styles and strategies used by predecessor national leaders in history. In Seat of Wickedness (Series), I explain how it appears satan’s core strategy has been, and remains, to target and influence these national leaders to play pivotal roles in every major rebellious plot he has designed against The Lord and righteousness. It seems reasonable that this strategic approach might have been warranted since: 

 

(a)  Angels were not created as reproductive beings. Thus, satan’s crew was initially limited to the third of holy angels who had engaged in his failed coup attempt in Heaven. 

(b)  When The Lord scattered pre-flood human populations across the Earth (at the Tower of Babel), this likely presented a major ‘coverage challenge’ to satan and Gog.

(c)  When the post-flood human population began to grow, this  coverage problem grew exponentially, because The Lord had taken out of commission those demons whose actions had eventually triggered The Lord’s decision to send a flood to wipe out all people and land animals. (See: Humans DNA Hacked (Poem), and also 2 Peter 2:4 and Jude 6.)

 

Facing these mounting challenges, I imagine satan and Gog may have decided to double-down on their strategy to focus on, tempt, and catalyze national leaders, to trigger major rebellions against The Lord and all things righteous on Earth. Motivating successive generations of national leaders to repeat past, apparently successful leadership strategies, may have been a ‘winning approach’, especially when those leaders failed to perceive cloaked factors that helped to achieve past successes.

 

And Today??

 

The world is in shock that President Trump seems to be ‘cozying up’ to President Putin in their aggressive negotiations to end Russia’s 3-year effort to invade Ukraine, on terms that might be favorable to Russia! This is a major shift away from long-term U.S. foreign policy toward Russia. So, let’s keep our keenest eye on how these developments will unfold.

 

In light of the above overview, this is what I perceive. 

 

Ezekiel 38 is in the middle of a prophetic trifecta The Lord has given to humanity to ponder, study, and derive lessons to which He intends us to align our lives accordingly. This trifecta:

 

A.   Predicted, in Ezekiel 37, the reconstitution of the nation of Israel, combining what was two separate, ancient nations (Israel and Judah), into one unified, modern nation, with a competent military force. This prediction became historical on May 14, 1948, 77 years ago. Selah…

 

B.   Predicts, in Ezekiel 38:

o   A dramatic loss of Israel’s defensive capabilities at a time it will be exceedingly over-crowded, with people spilling over into N. Jordan and Lebanon (See: Zechariah 10:9-10), and

o   A multi-national invasion on the cusp of The Millennial Reign age. This invasion is predicted to be led by Gog, who will be influencing the then leader of ‘the country in the far north’, presumably far north of Israel. That country is unmistakably, The Russian Federation. Ezekiel 38 names other nations that will join Russia. (For more, see: A People, Un-walled (Series) and also Missed Insights in Ezekiel (Series).

 

C.   Predicts the nauseating consequences of this failed invasion, and how Israel will respond during the first few years of The Millennial Reign age, the predicted 5th age of human history.

 

Immediately after Russia’s second invasion of Ukraine (2022), I ‘connected the dots’ to Ezekiel 38. It seemed to me the only way Russia, ‘the mighty bear’, would need help from nations that are currently much weaker than Russia, militarily and economically, would be if Russia, in the future, will have been significantly militarily degraded. Shortly after reaching that conclusion, NATO announced its strategic objective for aiding Ukraine: To degrade Russia, militarily. (See: Degrading Militaries (Poem)) Not long after that, the U.S. announced its strategic objective for aiding Ukraine: To degrade Russia, economically. Voila!!!...

 

That is until Donald Trump was elected to a second term as U.S. president. Perhaps lacking spiritual insight, and failing to perceive how many strongman governance approaches in history have failed catastrophically, he may be ‘following the script, the playbooks, of many failed national leaders in history. If so, he might inadvertently be cozying up to Gog. Thus far, he seems to be ignoring the many wise voices that warn his push to end the war on terms that might be very favorable to Russia, will likely enable Russia to ‘re-group and re-attack’, perhaps on a broader scale, in the future, just a it did 8 years after its 2014 invasion of Ukraine!

 

The Bible gives us a few hints that the equivalent of satan’s capital (Revelation 2:12-13), has shifted over time, perhaps in response to the shifting seats of power among the human population. (See: The Seat of Wickedness (Series)) It does not appear to hint where this seat might be currently, but a good guess might be over the currently most powerful nation, the U.S.. America has certainly played a leadership role in advancing much across the world that Heaven considers sinful and unrighteous! Ezekiel 38 may provide us a BIG hint of where satan’s seat of wickedness will be on the cusp of The Millennial Reign age!!

 

Alas, given The Bible’s whopping 80+ percent ‘prophecy-to-historical success rate, I have strong faith to believe and trust The Lord will continue to unfold HIS strategic approach to bring about the remaining set of predictions in His prophetic trifecta. 

 

Blessings and we watch and ponder, together…

 

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See: First Ukraine, Then Israel’s Terrain?!,

my insights comparing:

Russia’s 2 invasions of Ukraine, 

with it’s predicted invasion of Israel. 

Playbook for the anti-Christ (Part 2)

In Part 1, I introduce the concept of a 'type of playbook' national leaders likely consult to study and reflect on leadership patterns and strategies their predecessors throughout history successfully applied. And get this: Even if successive national leaders to not intentionally study past leadership patterns and strategies, be sure that satan and his crew will do their part to introduce these in the hearts and minds of leaders, especially as leadership challenges emerge. 

I refuse to believe the notion that 'history repeats itself'. Rather, it seems clear to me that humans are easily manipulated by satanic forces, to respond to temptations in the same, exact ways our ancestors responded. That gives us the sense that 'history repeats itself', but it's merely us, due to our general spiritual ignorance, falling into the same traps in which our ancestors fell. 

Since the Bible predict the anti-Christ will be the final human global leader, it is safe to presume he will not only benefit from successful and failed strategies ALL predecessor national leaders will have had.

Trump’s Role in the Big Picture

Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt and a failed assassination plot. He claimed God spared him for a purpose. That statement is likely true—otherwise, he would be dead! But what might that purpose be??

Let’s frame a plausible answer in light of Jeremiah 9:23-24, my favorite passage:

Thus says The Lord: ‘Let not the wise man glory [be proud] in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am The Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the Earth. For in these I delight,’ 

says The Lord.

The Lords’ sequence is clear:

1. Lovingkindness (long-term grace)
2. Judgment (for justice)
3. Righteousness (the intended result of judgment)

Historically, as Sovereign Lord over all of His creation, it is apparently He Who mandated the U.S. to lead rebuilding of global economic and political systems following a series of His massive, global judgments in the early 20th century. These judgments included:

• Two world wars
• The Great Depression
• The Spanish Flu pandemic
• The rise and fall of fascist and communist powers

According to The Lord’s declared strategy and tactics, it is safe to conclude these judgments followed long periods of Grace, during which sinfulness increased worldwide. Without adequate repentance and lifestyle changes, judgments were inevitable, just as they are NoW! However, The Lord always preserves a remnant who is expected to learn and apply lessons from what they observed and personally experienced. Sadly, history reveals how we quickly forget lessons learned—falling back into old patterns of sin, egged on by demonic agitation and temptations.

The U.S. faithfully carried out its ‘rebuilding leadership mandate’, and by October 2025, the global institutions it helped to establish will have endured 80 years. Meanwhile, in May 2025, modern Israel will turn 77 years old. Israel and Judah have been, and remain key targets and indicators in ALL The Lord’s strategic moves and dealings with humanity, Biblically, 7 represents spiritual completion—so what, pray tell, in Israel and/or across the world might possibly be completed this year?? 

Now, in early 2025, Trump and his administration are aggressively:

a) dismantling and downsizing major parts of the bloated U.S. federal government,

b) eroding respect for its foundational Constitution, 

c) threatening to disrespect for the judicial decisions that thwart the administration's objectives,

d) threatening and bullying many long-term, faithful allies of the U.S.

e) and purportedly laying the groundwork for a race to establish a human colony on Mars (!), and

f) planning to lift the debt ceiling requirement and push through another major tax cut legislation in the face of a near $40 trillion federal debt and a possibly string of future annual budget deficits. 

Whew! 

As the most powerful U.S. president ever (due to recent Supreme Court decisions), and leader of the only current global hegemon nation, Trump’s actions will apparently have massive global repercussions. We are already witnessing such effects, and they will likely increase, both in frequency and intensity.

For years, an increasing coalition of nations has pushed for a new world order and a new reserve currency to replace the U.S. dollar, or minimally, a set of other currency options to manage global trade. This group—BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)—has now expanded to 10 member nations and 12 partner nations. The U.S. has resisted this movement, but Trump’s ‘America First’ policies might unintentionally accelerate it. Watch closely as his actions potentially embolden competitor nations, hastening the shift toward a new world order.

Daniel 2:44 indicates we, as noted above, are at the tail end of The Lord’s predicted parade of global hegemon nations. However, that particular chapter omits mention of the predicted rise of the anti-Christ global leader during the tribulation age, perhaps because that will be an unusually short ‘age’-- 7 years per Daniel 9.

The Anti-Christ’s Playbook

Since national leaders have apparently learned from their historical predecessors across the world, it is logical to expect the final, global human leader, the anti-Christ man, will similarly study 'playbooks' of all predecessor national leaders. ChatGPT confirms that, throughout ALL of history, U.S. presidents—especially in the past 8 decades (the modern era), have likely been the most powerful national leaders ever! See its summary review here. Serving in a ‘quadfecta’ government—a Republican-led Senate, House of Representatives, Executive and Supreme Court— Trump will have been the most powerful of all past U.S. presidents, and ergo, the most powerful man in global history, at lease to-date! Ergo, Trump’s playbook should naturally attract the anti-Christ’s keen attention, whether Trump is successful ….or not.

More importantly, The Bible predicts that man will be endowed with satanic, miracle-working powers, allowing him to manipulate and deceive the entire world! Imagine that. For additional context, see The Seat of Wickedness (Series) and anti-Christ (Series). 

Final Thought

As history approaches the transition into the short 4th age, it is crucial for us to discern how present national leaders across the world, especially in the U.S., might fit into The Lord’s unfolding, sovereign plan. His patterns are clear and plain to anyone who looks for them. He’s clearly ‘on the move’. Are we (you) attentive to how He’s moving?

Remorseful Blues (Poem)

anti-Vaxxers…

 

They cheered for choice, for freedom’s reign,
No mandates, masks, no rules, no chain.
‘Let us decide what for us, is right…!’
Then sicknesses stole into their night.

A cough, a fever, and breaths then slow,
Children soon gone, parents’ grief will grow.
What once was strong and loud defiance,

Turned into long, silent repentance.

 

‘Herd immunity’, friends were denied.

Sadly parents learned what could betide.

When with us, ourselves, we’re concerned,

Don’t be surprised when lives upturn.

 

In crowded lands and communities,

We need broad-based ‘herd immunity’,

To limit outbreaks of pestilence!

Not just more personal preference!!

~~~~~~~

Voters

Ballots were cast, convictions were firm.
Then sorrows grew, with warnings confirmed!
The hope and trust placed in their choice,
Has turned into …voters’ remorse.

If only Truth they should’ve perceived,

And it, not lies, they could’ve believed.

They join protesting choruses,

To deal with mounting challenges.

Lessons not learned reverberate,

Across landscapes of lives, of late.

‘One-issue’-type voters now confront,

Chaos that covers a broader front!

 

Voters’ remorse for choices made,

Feeling as if they’ve been betrayed,

Winner’s honeymoon ended so soon.

The next election can’t come too soon!

~~~~~~~

Sinners

 

Today somebody, somewhere has died,

A slow or quick end to one’s life’s stride.

He or she, whomever it was,

Knows what’s beyond their life’s main cause.

 

Sinner’s remorse, or saint’s joys confirmed,

In hell one’s set, or in bliss affirmed.

Facing regrets, or grateful for Grace,

In fire encased, or by Love embraced.

 

As tripartite immortals we’re designed. ¹

To choose in life, with whom we’ll align. ²

The choice is clear, results affirmed,

And non-belief won’t change what’s firm.

 

In death, bipartite, we’ll all live on,

Till we’re raised-up, new bodies adorned. ³

Sinners then judged; in fire they’ll be cast. ⁴

Saints in life judged, their Glory then lasts… 

 

When from post-decision dissonance, we learn to rebound,

We’ll have good-decision cognizance, the ‘next time around’!

Only in death, will this point not apply!!

Make your ‘best decision’ before you die!!!

 

Our ‘best decision?’ Pray tell what’s that??

It’s the one in death you won’t regret:

Whether to embrace or reject, in life,

Grace to you extended by Jesus Christ. ²

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¹ We were all designed and created in the image of Jesus Christ, as tripartite, immortal beings -- spirit, soul and body. Though Adam’s sin subjected every human to bodily death, in death, our immortal parts will live on, with FULL cognizance and sentience. This is what The Bible iteratively affirms, pending our bodily resurrection, when we’ll again be tripartite immortal beings.

² Jesus Christ, The Sovereign Lord God and Creator, designed life of Earth as our ‘decision-making stage’. His major decision placed before us is whether with His Kingdom of Good, or satan’s kingdom of evil, we will align, eternally. (See: Prayer of Salvation (Poem).)

³ See: Bible Raptures – Types and Timings (Series).

⁴ See: Revelation 20:11-15.