Have The Hooks Been Set? :: By Dave Hubley
Let me begin by saying that this commentary is somewhat speculative on my part, yet it is influenced by the prophetic revelations in God’s Word and the rapidly accelerating events of the present day.
We know from Ezekiel Chapter 38 that a coalition of countries and their cohorts will attack Israel from the north in the “latter days” (Ezekiel 38:16).
“And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ‘Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords. Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets, as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you” (Ezekiel 38:1-6). Emphasis added by me.
We also know that this “coalition” will primarily be built around Russia (Gog) and Iran (Persia), with numerous other Jew-hating partners involved as well. A huge army:
“And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army” (Ezekiel 38:15). Emphasis added by me. Read the entirety of Ezekiel 38 and 39 for clarity.
This recent, finalization of a formal alliance between the two key players is most noteworthy and aligns with God’s prophecy as given by Ezekiel some 600 years before the birth of Jesus.
Russia-Iran Security Deal
“On January 17, 2025, Russia and Iran signed a Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Moscow. The treaty, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, aims to strengthen military, economic, and political ties between the two nations. This agreement formalizes their close relationship and includes provisions for cooperation in defense, counter-terrorism, energy, finance, and culture.” Emphasis added by me. Complete article link below.
Given events over the last several months, these three thoughts immediately came to mind since Russia and Iran completed this formal agreement on 17 January.
1 — Iran: Actions taken by Israel to severely weaken Iran’s defensive capabilities will likely(?) mean the “partnership” will be extremely one-sided. The failure of the vaunted Russian air defense and missile systems in the face of the IAF’s strike technology could put Iran in a position where they will need to call out to their “strategic partner” in the near future. Their nuclear aspirations are at risk, as well as their stated intention to destroy Israel. And they have lost control of Syria.
2 — Russia’s military forces being spread very thin by the Ukraine war could conceivably lead to the Ezekiel 38/39 war being a strategic gamble to inflict a rapid knock-out blow to Israel. The “hook” might be that signed defensive contract. Ironically, when that attack happens, the result will be similar to what happened to the Germans during WWII when they enacted their lightning war (blitzkrieg) on the Russians.
In WWII the Germans were defeated by their own greed, determined Russian forces, and a failure to heed the inevitable intervention of the Russian winter.
In the case of the Ezekiel 38/39 invasion, Russia, Iran, and their huge army will be defeated by the inevitable intervention of a determined El Shaddai, God Almighty, whom they honor with their lips but not in their hearts – otherwise, they would know better than to ignore Him and His Word. God will execute His own blitzkrieg on the mountains of Israel, and the canard of Allah will be exposed.
3 — The recent re-election of a real president in America has and will likely continue to bring an entirely new dynamic to these rapidly changing events. How will this affect the progression of these events? We must wait and see.
One thing is certain. All the prophecies of God’s Word will be literally fulfilled.
I believe that from current appearances, it will be likely to happen soon.
If you have not received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, I pray you will read and heed the special message below.
If you choose to follow up by receiving Him, you must do so in your living years.
The special message I promised you:
For anyone who may read this article and has not trusted in Jesus Christ and therefore has no hope or peace in your life.
You can have hope. You can have the peace that Jesus has promised to all who have made Him their Lord and Savior. The peace that passes understanding.
It requires that you come before God on His terms and that you do so in your living years.
And, what are His terms according to His Word?
- Genuine repentance (turning to God instead of continuing to reject or ignore Him).
- Confession of sins (that you are a sinner and acknowledge that to God).
- That you understand that the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23).
- To acknowledge to God that you are unable to pay that debt.
- Belief that Jesus Christ paid your death sentence for you on the cross and rose from the grave three days later, conquering death, just as He promised.
- To believe that Jesus is the Way, the only Way, that God has established by which humans may be saved from the consequences of their sin and rebellion.
God has made it absolutely clear that there is no one who comes before Him, under His terms, that will be refused.
- No one: no race, no color, no country of origin, regardless of any previous belief system: no one.
- No matter what your past sins have been, God can and WILL forgive you because He says He will.
- Salvation is available to everyone without any exceptions.
If you put all your trust for salvation in Jesus, and Him only, you can follow that prayer up by simply saying, “Thank you, Father God, for hearing my prayer and saving me,” because we can trust Him to keep His Word. He always has. He always will.
“Truly, Truly, I say to you that he who hears My words and believes the One who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned. He has crossed from death to life” (John 5:24).
There are no answers and there is no hope in the world by governments, organizations, politics or politicians. There are only lies and deception. But you can have the Truth and the peace you seek.
The answers are in the Word of God—The Bible. If you ask God, with all your heart, He will hear you.
“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13).
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