Israel, America, Iran and the bomb.

New intelligence suggests that Iran could have a nuclear bomb in a year or less. Because of this, U.S. policy toward Israel and Iran recently shifted.  Israel’s Defense Minister noted that “the mind-set in Washington was ‘different two years ago,’ and that the US position vis-à-vis Tehran’s nuclear agenda today mirrors the one held in Jerusalem.”  Further, “the Iranian threat is ‘militant and nuclear and only the naive still believe it is peaceful… [the US] completely understands this now.’”

In a recent CBS interview, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta was asked how far the U.S. might go to prevent Iran from forging a nuclear bomb.  Secretary Panetta’s response was, “we will take whatever steps necessary to stop it.”  However, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, General Martin Dempsey, added a sober note, “My biggest worry is they [Iran] will miscalculate our resolve… Any miscalculation could mean that we are drawn into conflict [along with Israel], and that would be a tragedy for the region and the world” (Jerusalem Post, December 21, 2011).

Jesus warned of “wars and rumors of wars” around the globe prior to His return (Matthew 24:6).  The Apostle John also warned of major atrocities during this time (Revelation 6:3-4).  The ways of man ultimately lead to death and destruction, while the way of God leads to truth and life (Matthew 7:13-14).  

One day soon, the world will finally experience the peace and safety that we all dream about—but only after man exhausts all his options!