It is a tragic occurrence for Iraqis, but exciting for Christians because it is another great sign that Jesus is coming soon… The Euphrates River is drying up and shrinking, particularly in Iraq.
This is one of the incredible prophecies that proves the world is ready for Christ to return. Why? Because during the Tribulation, the largest army ever assembled (Revelation 9:6), coming from China, North Korea, and perhaps a few other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (Revelation 16:12) will march right down the dried up Euphrates River (Revelation 9:14; 16:12; Isaiah 11:15) until they meet resistance–near Iraq!
Two quick stories to illustrate the cooperation of China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran:
These four nations will work together to launch World War III. The battle begins when Russia forms a coalition of Arab nations whose purpose is to obliterate Israel (Psalm 83:4-5). This cabal marches on the Holy Land (Ezekiel 38:15), with Iran being a key driving force (Ezekiel 38:5). In the second half of the assault, China and North Korea march down the Euphrates River and into the Middle East (Revelation 16:12; Isaiah 11:15) to face the armies of the Antichrist (Daniel 11:44).
In response to the United States tracking of the suspected North Korean weapons-transporting ship, North Korea now threatens to wipe the United States off the map.
North Korea threatened Wednesday to wipe the United States off the map as Washington and its allies watched for signs the regime will launch a series of missiles in the coming days.
Off China’s coast, a U.S. destroyer was tailing a North Korean ship suspected of transporting illicit weapons to Myanmar in what could be the first test of U.N. sanctions passed to punish the nation for an underground nuclear test last month.
The Kang Nam left the North Korean port of Nampo a week ago with the USS John S. McCain close behind. The ship, accused of transporting banned goods in the past, is believed bound for Myanmar, according to South Korean and U.S. officials.
The new U.N. Security Council resolution requires member states to seek permission to inspect suspicious cargo. North Korea has said it would consider interception a declaration of war and on Wednesday accused the U.S. of seeking to provoke another Korean War.
“If the U.S. imperialists start another war, the army and people of Korea will … wipe out the aggressors on the globe once and for all,” the official Korean Central News Agency said.
Like Iran’s declarations against Israel, North Korea’s threats to the United States are not idle. They fully intend to partake in the utter destruction of the United States. Sadly, I believe America will be judged and it might be outlined in Scripture. The Bible shows a political power that will be destroyed by missiles (Jeremiah 50:14, 29; 51:3, 11) launched during a sneak attack (Jeremiah 51:11, 28) by the Russian-led coalition (Jeremiah 50:9, 41; 51:48). While North Korea will take part in the second-half of the Middle East invasion (Revelation 16:12), it is unknown if they will launch nuclear weapons toward the United States, since the Bible appears to indicate such arrows will come over the North Pole (shot by Russia, Jeremiah 50:14).
In end-time events, specifically the battle at Armageddon, Russia and China are lead actors, but their understudies–Iran & North Korea–will play a key role, as well. This week, it was reported that both nations have made significant progress towards development of nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, North Korea, possessor of the largest artillery stockpile in the world, also has massive amounts of chemical and biological weapons, ready to use at a moment’s notice.
Iran and North Korea are also apt to make boisterous claims. Yesterday it was North Korea’s turn, warning that any move by the US to slow down its developing nuclear program would be met with a “thousand-fold” military response.
North Korea (Revelation 16:12) and Iran (Ezekiel 38:5) will be involved in the war we call Armageddon. In this battle nuclear weapons will be used (Zechariah 14:12; Joel 2:3-5).
The United States military is moving a navy destroy into position as it tracks a North Korean ship that the military believes is hauling illegal weapons and nuclear technology. The ship, named Kang Nam, has been detained several times before for violating international sanctions against proliferating weapons and nuclear technology.
This matters because the North Koreans are working closely with the Iranians to develop nuclear missiles. In July 2006, Iranian officials were on hand to participate in the infamous Independence Day missile test, where North Korea launched a missile hoping to prove that it had enough range to hit the west coast of the United States. North Korea, along with Russia, is helping many East Asia and Arab nations develop nuclear weapons. These nations will work together to launch World War III during the heart of the Tribulation hour (Obadiah 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:3; Jeremiah 6:14; 8:11) in a war that will include the launching of nuclear weapons (Joel 2:3-5; Ezekiel 9:6; Zechariah 14:12).
