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Yasser Arafat dead at 75

by Michael G. Mickey

(11-11-04)

Fox News is reporting Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has died at the age of 75. In the days ahead, now that we're as sure as we possibly could be Arafat is really gone - not simply rumored to be gone, my expectation is things are going to get very interesting in the Middle East!

President Bush, fresh off his election victory over John Kerry, is looking to make his mark on history, being encouraged by close ally Tony Blair, who calls the Israeli-Palestinian conflict the "single most pressing political challenge in our world today", to work to find a solution to the conflict - and quickly. President Bush's father, former President George H.W. Bush, according to a Jerusalem Post article, says Blair's message has been heard "loud and clear" in Washington.

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Dr. Javier Solana, recently announced the Europeans have a plan to revive the international Quartet's roadmap to peace. According to the Jerusalem Post article, which concerns a visit to be held between President Bush and Blair this week, Blair will be seeking President Bush's support for a new Middle East peace initiative, presumably Solana's.

Yasser Arafat's death is likely going to result in high tensions in the Middle East initially, at least until he is buried on the grounds of his Ramallah headquarters. In the aftermath, however, it's likely an opportunity is going to emerge for negotiations between the Palestinian Authority and the Israeli government to resume on the topic of Middle East peace.

Bible prophecy tells us a leader of Roman descent is going to confirm a covenant of peace in the Middle East between Israel and her enemies seven years in length (Daniel 9:26-27). Although there's no way any of us can know with certainty the time when that prophecy will be fulfilled is drawing near, the consensus among most diplomatic experts is Arafat's death will be a positive event in relation to bringing about a negotiated settlement between the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - a settlement which could very possibly be confirmed by a leader of Roman descent!

As I write this commentary, a news reporter is on the television asking a question we are going to hear asked repeatedly in the days ahead: Will Yasser Arafat's death create an opportunity for peace to come to the Middle East?

The coverage the liberal anti-Israel media will give to Yasser Arafat's death, funeral, and burial will probably be sickening to watch, remembering Arafat as a Nobel Peace Prize winner, as opposed to what he really was - a brutal, murderous terrorist with the blood of many innocent people on his hands.

Regardless of how Arafat is remembered by the media, Arafat's death is going to result in a flood of media coverage on the Arab/Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the end result of which is going to be a renewed desire on the part of the leaders of our world to bring peace to the Middle East - at any cost. It's a scenario like that which could lead to the rise of the Antichrist, in fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy. I'm not saying it will, but it could.

As I've stated on many occasions, Christ's return for His Church isn't an accurately predictable event, as we're told in Scripture, but the Apostle Paul said, as seen in 1st Thessalonians 5:1-6, Christians should have an idea when the time of Christ's return is drawing near!

1st Thessalonians 5:1-6:

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

How will we know if the Antichrist's rise to global power through a seven-year peace plan is about to begin? When a whole lot of people with one particular thing in common - faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior - vanish from the face of the earth in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye.

Whenever Christians hear talk of peace negotiations of any kind taking place which relate to the nation of Israel, a spiritual alarm should go off inside their souls. Why? Because the return of Christ for His Church, although impossible to accurately predict, will take place at a time when the world, viewing Jerusalem as a burdensome stone and a cup of trembling, will be crying for peace and safety.

Friends, there is going to be a lot of that going on in the days ahead! Why? Because Yasser Arafat is dead at the age of 75.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

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[O'Dannyboy]

I was thinking the same thing as Arafat was still in his coma. Whats interesting that his ailment is a complete mystery. May God have mercy on him for his sins. In all that he did that we might consider "evil" he also gave hope to many. Truely his death heralds the hope of peace for many in that region. I will be watching and listening very closely.

Ephesians 6:23

[Guest yod]

they cry, "Peace!, Peace!" when there is no peace....

Arafat is dead - Fathi, that is. Yasser Arafat's brother Fathi, who was

hospitalized in an Egyptian hospital with stomach cancer, passed away

this morning.

[tsth]

they cry, "Peace!, Peace!" when there is no peace....

Arafat is dead - Fathi, that is. Yasser Arafat's brother Fathi, who was

hospitalized in an Egyptian hospital with stomach cancer, passed away

this morning.

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Dear yod,

Please explain further, your post above. What are the implications?

In His Love,

Suzanne

[Guest sylvesterkv]

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Yasser Arafat dead at 75

by Michael G. Mickey

(11-11-04)

Fox News is reporting Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has died at the age of 75. In the days ahead, now that we're as sure as we possibly could be Arafat is really gone - not simply rumored to be gone, my expectation is things are going to get very interesting in the Middle East!

President Bush, fresh off his election victory over John Kerry, is looking to make his mark on history, being encouraged by close ally Tony Blair, who calls the Israeli-Palestinian conflict the "single most pressing political challenge in our world today", to work to find a solution to the conflict - and quickly. President Bush's father, former President George H.W. Bush, according to a Jerusalem Post article, says Blair's message has been heard "loud and clear" in Washington.

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Dr. Javier Solana, recently announced the Europeans have a plan to revive the international Quartet's roadmap to peace. According to the Jerusalem Post article, which concerns a visit to be held between President Bush and Blair this week, Blair will be seeking President Bush's support for a new Middle East peace initiative, presumably Solana's.

Yasser Arafat's death is likely going to result in high tensions in the Middle East initially, at least until he is buried on the grounds of his Ramallah headquarters. In the aftermath, however, it's likely an opportunity is going to emerge for negotiations between the Palestinian Authority and the Israeli government to resume on the topic of Middle East peace.

Bible prophecy tells us a leader of Roman descent is going to confirm a covenant of peace in the Middle East between Israel and her enemies seven years in length (Daniel 9:26-27). Although there's no way any of us can know with certainty the time when that prophecy will be fulfilled is drawing near, the consensus among most diplomatic experts is Arafat's death will be a positive event in relation to bringing about a negotiated settlement between the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - a settlement which could very possibly be confirmed by a leader of Roman descent!

As I write this commentary, a news reporter is on the television asking a question we are going to hear asked repeatedly in the days ahead: Will Yasser Arafat's death create an opportunity for peace to come to the Middle East?

The coverage the liberal anti-Israel media will give to Yasser Arafat's death, funeral, and burial will probably be sickening to watch, remembering Arafat as a Nobel Peace Prize winner, as opposed to what he really was - a brutal, murderous terrorist with the blood of many innocent people on his hands.

Regardless of how Arafat is remembered by the media, Arafat's death is going to result in a flood of media coverage on the Arab/Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the end result of which is going to be a renewed desire on the part of the leaders of our world to bring peace to the Middle East - at any cost. It's a scenario like that which could lead to the rise of the Antichrist, in fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy. I'm not saying it will, but it could.

As I've stated on many occasions, Christ's return for His Church isn't an accurately predictable event, as we're told in Scripture, but the Apostle Paul said, as seen in 1st Thessalonians 5:1-6, Christians should have an idea when the time of Christ's return is drawing near!

1st Thessalonians 5:1-6:

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

How will we know if the Antichrist's rise to global power through a seven-year peace plan is about to begin? When a whole lot of people with one particular thing in common - faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior - vanish from the face of the earth in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye.

Whenever Christians hear talk of peace negotiations of any kind taking place which relate to the nation of Israel, a spiritual alarm should go off inside their souls. Why? Because the return of Christ for His Church, although impossible to accurately predict, will take place at a time when the world, viewing Jerusalem as a burdensome stone and a cup of trembling, will be crying for peace and safety.

Friends, there is going to be a lot of that going on in the days ahead! Why? Because Yasser Arafat is dead at the age of 75.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

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[BibleBoy]

i'm not sure if i am doing this right

[Leonard]

ARAFAT IS DEAD! I know it's been a while, but every time I hear that, it just warms my heart, and I feel like dancing a jig!

[Guest sylvesterkv]

ARAFAT IS DEAD!  I know it's been a while, but every time I hear that, it just warms my heart, and I feel like dancing a jig!

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i don't blame you [although my mother-in-law who is a non-believer can't understand why i have any interest]. sometimes, i just get so tired of trying to explain it - -that i am just flat out blunt. it's funny because by nature i am very shy and quiet.

forgive me for jumping all over, but does anyone know what our current positon is with the eu? last i heard on that was when bush took office and was trying to back us up a bit [clinton had us charging in with both arms open]. also, has anyone heard anything about powell's trip to israel? i know that arafat is dead and will have to stand before God for judgement, but it does amaze me how he still affects so many lives and he is rotting in the grave. so many trusted him and looked to him as leader/martyr (who had a boastful mouth with bloody hands). wouldn't want to be him and stand before God.

Godspeed to all

val