The Battle of Gog and Magog

Are we ready?

In Ezekiel 38 and 39 the Lord talks about a battle, Armageddon, that is to take place during the gathering of Israel. As the people gather the lands around them will be frightened of them and think they are there to take their land and precious things. The people of Gog, those against Israel, will come upon them with a very strong army, one with all of the best weaponry and with many men. The Lord describes this army as a "cloud to cover the land" (Ezekiel 38:16). 

The Lord will defend Israel in his wrath toward Gog and the land will shake, and the people of the Lord will be called to fight. When the people of Gog come to battle they will be smitten by the Lord as well as his people, they will not prevail over Israel. Ezekiel said that among those who side with Gog with be Persia, Ethiopia, Libya, Gomer, and Togarmah - he gives specific people but these lands are based on the ancient world and so we can't say exactly what nations or people will side with them when the war comes. What we do know is that it will happen. Satan will be leading people against those who follow the Lord and his Prophets. 

We need to prepare ourselves and our children for a day when our faith will be assaulted. Our job is to cling unto the Lord and become more like him so when we are faced with hardships we are able to be strong in our faith and the Lord will be able to intercede for his people.