Joel 3:1,2
For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land.
Commentary
The meeting between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu finally took place. Surprisingly, Obama did not pressure Israel. He did present the American position of two states. Obama also lightly tried to link the creation of a Palestinian state with dealing with Iran. This also was done without great pressure. I was somewhat surprised how laid back Obama was. What was surprising was Obama said he was going to make a major speech soon on the Middle East. Obama is going to Egypt June 4, and this may be when he makes the speech.
What really caught my attention was soon after Netanyahu arrived a moderate earthquake struck the Los Angeles area of Southern California! The earthquake and the Obama/Netanyahu meeting were headlines on the news services. This earthquake matched the meeting. Obama did not press Israel and was laid back while the warning from God was mild.
In addition to the meeting was one of the homosexual lead off events of the year. Long Beach, California leads off the homosexual celebrations with its annual Gay Pride event that took place on May 16, 17. This year 80,000 attended the parade with the Mayor of San Francisco as the grand marshall. Sunday morning was the parade, and the event lasted until 10:00 PM. The earthquake shook this event at 8:30 PM while the homosexual event was still happening! Just a few hours after the parade, the entire route felt the effects of the earthquake!
It appears that the holy God of Israel fired a shot directly across the bow of America. An earthquake struck a major US city while a homosexual event was talking place and a few hours after Netanyahu arrived. I see this as the LORD warning America that both homosexuality and pressuring Israel are going to be judged.
Since July, 2007, the LORD touched the US economy at the exact time America was pressuring Israel to divide the land. This was the first meeting since July 2007, that the economy was not shaken; however, there was a significant earthquake. I see this as God beginning to bring natural disasters on line for judgment. Remember, June is “Gay Pride Month,” and Obama is not finished with Israel. In the past the convergence of homosexuality and pressuring Israel brought awesome disasters with Hurricane Katrina being the best example.
May God bless and protect you as America goes deeper and deeper into sin and faces judgment from the holy God of Israel.
Psalm 104:32 He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.
Articles:
“The Common Goal is Peace.” 05/18/09 Both audio and transcript of the Netanyahu/Obama press conference. Obama makes a call for two states. This is the same American policy since October 30, 1991, which has brought God’s judgment on the nation. Obama’s policy is going to bring more judgment.
President Obama “We also had an extensive discussion about the possibilities of restarting serious negotiations on the issue of Israel and the Palestinians. I have said before and I will repeat again that it is I believe in the interest not only of the Palestinians, but also the Israelis and the United States and the international community to achieve a two-state solution in which Israelis and Palestinians are living side by side in peace and security.”
“Having said that, if there is a linkage between Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, I personally believe it actually runs the other way. To the extent that we can make peace with the Palestinians — between the Palestinians and the Israelis, then I actually think it strengthens our hand in the international community in dealing with the potential Iranian threat.”
“US President Barack Obama informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he intends to promote a new regional peace initiative for the Middle East. Speaking to reporters following his meeting with Obama earlier on Monday, the prime minister said that his understanding the regional component will be the key focal point of the new initiative. It will likely be presented in Obama’s planned June 4th speech in Cairo.”
Homosexual Connection
Proverbs 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
“Join us for the 26th Annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Celebration on May 16 & 17, 2009 From 11 am – 10 pm Along Shorline Drive. Over the past several years, the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Celebration has become one of the premiere Pride events nationwide now attracting over 80,000 participants over two days. The Festival Celebration includes seven large dance areas including a main stage which has featured musical artist such as Gammy Award Winner Jennifer Hudson, Maya, and India.Arie.”
Earthquake shakes Los Angeles 05/18/09 The earthquake shook the area where the homosexual event was taking place. I wonder if any of them put two and two together?
“A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook a large stretch of Southern California on Sunday night. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries, though some broken windows, falling dishes and minor property damage occurred.”
“In downtown Long Beach, the quake rumbled into the high rise buildings with noise. On Long Beach’s Peninsula, the quake was short – about 15 seconds – but impressive. It began with a series of short rattles followed by a major jolt that caused a loud bang, but the motion quickly subsided.”
Psalm 104:32 He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.