The Signs of The End Time and The Israel-Iran War

It's written, "'So they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?” And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He, ’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them. But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.” Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. '" Luke 21:7-11

The past weeks were one of the most intense in recent history, both for the world and the middle east as a whole. We saw the war between Israel and Iran breaking out and intensifying day after day, following Israel first strikes on Iran on Friday June 13th, 2025 in what they called operation "Rising Lion" with the goal of dismantling Iran nuclear program and then their ballistic missiles' reserves. Beyond the magnitude of the war itself due to the destruction imposed on either side, it was the threat of a wider regional war, the parties involved and the parties that could get involved. Although ultimately it was only the US that got involved and struck Iran nuclear sites with the one-and-only bunker buster bombs, China and Russia didn't get involved as many were predicting.

As of now, with the "forceful" ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump to end what he called the 12-days war. It seems that, in spite of the distrust, both parties agreed to it. However, explosions were seen in Israel in the first hours of the ceasefire, in what Israel called a breaking of the ceasefire by Iran and vowed to retaliate forcefully, yet with calls from President Trump, Israel ultimately refrained from retaliating as they first said they would, and rather conducted simply some strikes to take Iran's radar systems and other miliary facilities. As it stands, it has been more than a week, and both sides are holding on to the ceasefire and claiming victory. Many, including me, can see that both sides were looking ultimately to bring an end to the conflict, although Israel showed no signs of stopping until they damaged Iran significantly and eliminate all the threats permanently, but that wouldn't come without major cost.

The Iron dome was tested to its limits and bridged several times by Iran's barrage of missiles. Israel saw the headquarters of Mossad being struck, and several damaged evaluated around half a trillion dollar being imposed upon Tel Aviv and the Port city of Haifa. On the other hand, Iran's capital was also majorly destroyed, some of the major signs of the the strength of the Iranian government were destroyed and several senior military personnel were killed, including 10 nuclear scientists. Israel claims to have destroyed half of Iran's missile launchers and most of their ballistic missile storage facilities, which Prime Minister Netanyahu consider a great threat to Israel along with Iran's nuclear program.

Wars involving Israel are at the very least always suspected of being prophetic and at best they always are, and with this conflict was not different. Some wondered whether or not, this was the War of Gog and Magog prophesied in Ezekiel 38, which involves Persian, current Iran; others simply kept things on a high level and remembered the words of Jesus, "'And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.'" Matthew 24:6. Indeed, this war as with many others fulfilled this sign Jesus gave us. In fact, the last 5 years have been one of the most intense years with regard to wars and rumors of war: Israel-Iran war, a war still ongoing between Ukraine and Russia, Pakistan making nuclear threats to India, and the possibility of China attacking Taiwan, and etc. These past years are loaded.

However, as we see these things take place, Jesus said, we are to, "...look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”' Luke 21:28. Jesus said these wars and rumors of war will happen but it's not yet the end. He said, "'But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.”' Luke 21:9. The Israel-Iran war left many wondering whether the end was near. Certainly we got closer, but thank God a ceasefire was brokered. For now Iran, Israel, and the middle east are clam but as many say, it doesn't mean they are at peace. Iran's fundamentals Islam's beliefs prevents them from being at peace with Israel. Moreover, the fundamental issue of humanity, sin, prevents from being at peace with each other if not for Christ. Surely, the world will not see peace or lasting peace until it is brought about by the Prince of Peace, Jesus Himself (Isaiah 9:6).

While the intensification of wars, rumors of wars and other signs tell us the proximity of the end of the ages, yet there are other major events that must take place before the end comes. Such events include the peace for a week as prophesied by Daniel (Daniel 9:27), the appearance of the man of lawlessness (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4), the falling away (2 Thessalonians 2:3), the great tribulation (Matthew 24:15-28). However, eminent to it all is the rapture of the church (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). This is one thing that people were wondering if it was it as the war happened. Of course, no one knows the exact day or hour as Jesus said (Matthew 24:36); it can happen at any time, and the more signs come to pass, the closer we get to that day. But that day will not come to pass until the gospel of the kingdom is preached to every nation (Matthew 24:14) and when God Himself says the time is now.

Yet, we ought to be ready, we don't seem to be very far! Had the end come, we would be experiencing eternal life in its fullness, but since it didn't, we can say like Paul said, "'[...] to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.'" Philippians 1:24. We can still do more for the advancement of the kingdom while the end doesn't come and while we are in this flesh. During the war many prayed for the peace in Jerusalem, and indeed we are to do it (Psalm 122:6), but, we are to also remember the words of Paul in Romans 10:1, "'Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved.'" . This is a prayer we ought to make often for Israel while the Lord tarries! For the time being, Like Paul, My prayer for Israel is that they be saved. Israel is still predominately not Messianic Jewish.

While Christians often go to Israel for theological trips, evangelism in that land still faces many challenges. moreover, Israel has been involved in many conflicts in past years, which makes even more challenging. Of course God is in control, and He has already developed a plan for them at the end of the ages, the remnant will be saved, but we need to pray and put effort toward it. Likewise, my prayer for Iran is that this nation be saved, that the remnants and elects from Iran will be saved, that a government that will grant Jesus the fruit of His laborious work ( Isaiah 53:11) will emerge in that land, God willing because He is certainly able to move things under this hostile government and He has been doing it.

As for us believers, while we have regained our focus, it's time to press in even more, advance the kingdom, and take heed of 3 major exhortation Jesus gave concerning our attitude toward the end times: 1. Be focus. Jesus said, "'Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. " Matthew 24:42. It's not time to be distracted again and allow yourself to live life "as normal"; the end is near indeed, so be focus and watchful. 2. Be faithful. Jesus said, "'“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season? Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing.'" Matthew 24:45-46. While we have time serve the Lord with all your strength and capacity, advance the kingdom, preach the gospel don't waste time pursuing things with no eternal value.

Last but not least, 3. Be filled. Jesus said, "'“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.'" Matthew 25:1-5. A key component of the last days is being filled with the Spirit, not running out of oil. It will be impossible for us to be focus and watchful as well serve the Lord faithfully in these last days if we are not filled with the Spirit of God. We are to hunger and thirsty after God all the more and seek Him intensely while we can; all that God calls us to do is never to be done by mighty or by power, but only by His Spirit.

As the world shifts its focus from the Israel-Iran war and as you do as well, take heed that you don't loose sight of the return of the Lord and remember this final exhortations from Jesus. Our Lord can come at any time, and may He finds us ready like the five wise virgins. God bless you.

In Christ

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