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Jul 18, 2025

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In Today’s Newsletter…

*As The World Responds with Deafening Silence, Israel Intervenes to Stop a Massacre in Syria

*Israel Defends the Druze - A Prophetic Reminder of the Fate of Damascus

*Prophecy Update Videos

*Recommended Reading & Links

*We Just Got a Very Big Reminder That Seismic Activity Along the Pacific “Ring of Fire” Is Increasing

*Running Out of Time

*Daily Jot: Founding Fire: The Bible Blueprint Behind America’s Birth

*Daily Devotion: The Sacrifice

*Prophecy Update News Headlines

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As The World Responds with Deafening Silence, Israel Intervenes to Stop a Massacre in Syria

By Amir Tsarfati - https://harbingersdaily.com/as-the-world-responds-with-deafening-silence-israel-interves-to-stop-a-massacre-in-syria/

What do you call a terrorist with a fancy title and an expensive suit? A terrorist.

Unfortunately, many of the world’s leaders forgot this truth, including President Donald Trump who called former al-Qaeda leader and Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, a “young, attractive guy” before lifting U.S. sanctions on the regime. Making the transition from terror to legitimacy takes more than a change of clothes. It takes a change of heart. Al-Sharaa has shown throughout his time in power, and especially this last week, that his heart is still as dark as it has ever been.

Since President al-Sharaa has come into power after overthrowing the despicable Assad regime, his band of merry murderers have gone after Alawites, Christians, Kurds, and Druze. It is the last of this list who have felt his special ire these past days. In the area of As-Suwayda in southern Syria, al-Sharaa’s hordes have gone after the Druze, beating them, humiliating them by cutting off their beards which are sacred to them, and then murdering them. Why is the president attacking them? Because he is a jihadist. Under Assad, the Druze could live peacefully, because the former president was an Arab nationalist. Jihadis, however, cannot abide anyone who is not Muslim.

The nation of Israel has a very special relationship with the Druze, with over 150,000 living in the country. When al-Sharaa took over Syria, the Israeli government promised its Druze population that it would do all it can to protect the religious sect’s brothers and sisters living across the border. That commitment to protect these innocent people from being slaughtered because they are non-Muslim is the whole reason why Israel has attacked. My question is why we are the only ones protecting these people from a genocidal government that wants to wipe them out? I’m asking you, United Nations. I’m asking you, U.K. and France, Nordic countries and Canada, Iberian Peninsula and Italy – all you who are so quick to falsely throw the “genocide” epithet at Israel, but who fall absolutely silent when it is unquestionably taking place in Syria for all to witness!

Just like Israel took up the mantle to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions, it is accepting responsibility to protect the Druze. And they are doing a spectacular job of it. The Syrian regime forces were intensifying their offensive in As-Suwayda, employing a pincer movement to surround parts of the area. Attempts by the Druze at creating a ceasefire amidst the violence had all fallen apart.

Thus, Israel intervened. The IDF launched strikes on Syrian regime targets, including the Syrian Ministry of Defense headquarters in Damascus and many other significant locations around the capital city. It also focused on the As-Suwayda region destroying military vehicles and weaponry. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Damascus to withdraw troops from As-Suwayda, stating that “Israel will not abandon the Druze.” As of the time of this writing, more than 160 targets have been hit by Israel in Syria, and preparations have been underway to increase strikes in Damascus.

There was mayhem at the border as dozens of Syrian Druze attempted to cross into Israel to escape the attacks. Meanwhile, Israeli Druze crossed the other direction into Syria from Majdal Shams to support their people militarily. Overall, this whole situation has been very volatile. Initially, the Trump administration, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, issued a tepidly worded response to what was taking place. However, as I’m monitoring the situation as this article is being written on Wednesday, it appears that things may be changing. Rubio has issued a more encouraging statement, saying that positive steps have been taken to end the fighting tonight.

Let’s hope that this is true. Some of the footage that is coming out of As-Suwayda brings flashbacks of October 7. Bodies strewn over the floors in hospitals. An absolute disregard for human life. I’m happy that there may be a resolution to this horror, but there must be retribution for the evil committed by al-Sharaa’s people.

Attack of the Bunker-Busters 2.0?

For years, the Islamic regime in Iran worked quietly behind the scenes to build its proxy militia network and work on their nuclear weapons program. Now, however, it seems like the folks in Tehran just can’t shut up. Very possibly, it’s because of the embarrassment at the revelation that their mighty army appears to simply be a bunch of incompetent soldiers armed only with cap guns. The “little Satan” put the ayatollahs over their knees and spanked them for 11 days before the “great Satan” flew their bunker-buster-carrying B-2 bombers in and landed a knock-down punch. It reminds me of Haman having to dress his archenemy Mordechai in royal robes, put him on a ceremonial horse, and lead him through the streets of Susa as he sang the man’s praise. It was the most exquisite form of irony. Iran was humiliated and now they can’t stop talking about how they’re going to recover the buried uranium, restart their program, and make Israel and the U.S. pay. All the while, the fail to understand that the planes that came in the first time will have an even easier time coming back again.

Tehran is spouting off so much that they’re even getting themselves in trouble with fellow Muslims. Mehdi Mohammadi, strategic advisor to speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, recently posted an Instagram story that showed two nuclear mushroom clouds rising up from a map of Israel. Voices from the Islamic world started criticizing the picture because it demonstrated not only the destruction of Israel, but also of Gaza and the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. It only took Mohammadi a few hours before he took the post down, apologizing and laying blame on a staffer. Still, it shows the heart of the Iranian leadership. Tehran is not done with this, nor is Israel. As Iran’s leaders continue their plotting to reup their nuclear program, very targeted explosions keep going off around the country, killing leaders and destroying weapons. Because there is a ceasefire, which Israel is committed to keep as much as Iran is, it is very likely that either Liechtenstein or Monaco are responsible for the blasts. Oh, and maybe Greenland, too – got to keep your eyes on those Greenlanders.

Trump and Netanyahu Meet Together, then Meet Again, then Meet Again

With Elon Musk leaving the White House in a huff, it seems that Benjamin Netanyahu may be applying to step into the role of President Trump’s new BFF. Or, at least, that’s how it might appear with how much time the two men spent together during the PM’s trip to Washington. Never before has a foreign leader met with the president three times in five days, and it’s an encouraging sign of things to come. By many accounts, the two men spent much time talking about Iran and about the expansion of the Abraham Accords. They also signed some deals of cooperation. All in all, this is a good omen for both countries.

This spirit of Israel-America friendship was emphasized to a large degree when President Trump’s fabulous ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, showed up in a district courtroom to witness some of Benjamin Netanyahu’s absurd corruption trial. In a beautifully worded tweet, referencing Trump’s words that the trial is a “witch hunt,” the ambassador wrote, “I stopped by the trial of the Israeli PM in Tel Aviv today. My conclusion? Donald Trump is right…again.”

Israel Derangement Syndrome at its Worst

Ever since former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak’s name was found in the Epstein files, rumors have swirled that somehow Jeffrey Epstein was a tool of the Mossad, using sex with underage girls as a means to gain power and influence over many high-profile politicians and celebrities. This salacious rumor found itself front page this past week following Tucker Carlson asserting it in a speech to members of Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA. Suddenly, all the Tuckerites were saying, “Hmmm, Ehud Barak was a Jew, therefore he must be in the Mossad. And if he was in the Mossad, then the Jews must have been controlling Epstein. Thus, Israel used underage girls to honeytrap people so they could pump them for information.” Witnessing this asinine processing is like watching Monty Python characters work through a logical process to determine if a woman is a witch. It’s ridiculous, least of all because Barak never had anything to do with the Mossad. But, because it’s the Jews who are being targeted, it just might be possible. You know how those Jews are.

Naftali Bennett, another former prime minister, said, “The accusation that Jeffrey Epstein somehow worked for Israel, or the Mossad running a blackmail ring is categorically and totally false…. They just make things up, say it with confidence and these lies stick, because it’s Israel. There’s a vicious wave of slander and lies against my country and my people, and we just won’t take it anymore.” Despite the huge number of people who dance to every tune Carlson sings, these accusations did raise a fair number of critics, despite Tucker asserting “everyone in Washington, D.C., thinks that.” The former Fox News talking head stands strong against his detractors, saying that if someone says there was no connection between Epstein and the Mossad, “then just tell me how it’s false. But don’t call me a lunatic.” Don’t worry, Tucker, I don’t think you’re crazy. In fact, I have no doubt you know exactly what you’re doing.

Israel Defends the Druze - A Prophetic Reminder of the Fate of Damascus

By PNW Staff - https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=8527

Over the past 48hrs, the skies over Syria have lit up with fire once again. Islamic militias--radical factions with deep ties to jihadist ideology--have launched coordinated assaults on the Druze community, particularly near the Golan Heights. In response, Israel has taken swift and decisive action to defend the Druze, bombing over a hundred Syrian military and militia-linked targets. It was only last week that there was talk of a possible peace accord between Israel and Syria. It's hard to see how that will now happen anytime soon.

The Druze, a small ethnoreligious group with a long and complex history in the Middle East, have long maintained relative peace with Israel. Many Druze serve in the Israeli Defense Forces, and their villages dot the borderlands of the Golan. For Israel, allowing radical Islamic militias to overrun Druze territory would not only be a humanitarian betrayal but also a strategic disaster. The defense of the Druze is not only a moral imperative for Israel--it's a national security one.

But this flare-up is not happening in a vacuum. Syria's so-called "new leadership"--which was hoped by some international observers to usher in a fresh era of diplomacy--has proven to be little more than a reshuffled collection of old actors cloaked in new robes. Though the civil war has left Syria fractured and fatigued, Islamic fundamentalists still hold influence across swaths of territory, especially where central government control is weak or absent. The promise of reform has quickly withered under the weight of warlord politics, regional interference, and extremist dogma.

This particular escalation may seem localized and containable, especially given Israel's military might and technological advantage. Yet it serves as a chilling reminder of how volatile the region remains. While Israel's air force may succeed in pushing back these militias today, the underlying forces--religious extremism, regional ambition, and deep historical grievances--are not so easily extinguished.

And this brings us to an ancient warning--a prophetic one--found in the pages of Scripture. In Isaiah 17:1, we read a stunning declaration: "See, Damascus will no longer be a city but will become a heap of ruins."

Think about that for a moment. Damascus is not just any city--it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. For over 5,000 years, it has survived conquest, empire, and war. Even today, despite years of civil war and devastation, Damascus remains a functioning city. And yet, Isaiah prophesied its utter and total destruction--a complete ceasing of habitation.

Critics have long dismissed this prophecy as either symbolic or already fulfilled in antiquity. But the specificity of Isaiah's words paints a very different picture. This isn't just a city invaded or damaged. It's a city that ceases to exist. A "ruinous heap" that "will disappear from the face of the earth."

And yet here we are, 2,600 years later, with Damascus still standing--but increasingly surrounded by instability, terror groups, and foreign militaries who have little regard for human life. What happens if a missile strike goes wrong? What if a chemical weapons depot is accidentally--or intentionally--ignited? What if Iran's tentacles extend too far once again and provoke an overwhelming Israeli response?

We are not predicting the immediate fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy. But we are seeing the edges of the page curl. We are watching as the world's oldest city--so central to history, religion, and conflict--is once again drawn into a battle not just of ideologies but of destinies.

It is important for believers to recognize these flare-ups not as random chaos but as echoes of God's Word. The God who sees the end from the beginning did not include these prophecies for curiosity's sake. They are markers--warnings--signposts in the storm that remind us history is not aimless. It is under divine supervision.

The situation in Syria today may simmer down tomorrow. Israel may succeed in halting the militias. The Druze may find reprieve. But the pressure continues to build beneath the surface of Damascus. One day, in God's time, the prophecy will be fulfilled. And when it is, the world will look on in awe--not merely at the destruction, but at the accuracy of a Word written millennia before.

Until then, we must watch, pray, and remain sober-minded. Because the ruins of Damascus are not just a warning to Syria--they are a reminder to the whole world that the final chapters are already written.

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We Just Got a Very Big Reminder That Seismic Activity Along the Pacific “Ring of Fire” Is Increasing

by Michael Snyder - https://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/we-just-got-a-very-big-reminder-that-seismic-activity-along-the-pacific-ring-of-fire-is-increasing/

All of the other crazy things that have been happening in the world have kind of overshadowed the fact that there has been a lot of very alarming shaking along the Pacific “Ring of Fire” lately. Dozens of volcanoes have been erupting, hundreds of sizable earthquakes have been occurring, and a lot of people that live in the affected areas are really freaking out. Is all of this shaking leading up to some sort of a historic disaster? Only time will tell, but it is being reported that scientists “are concerned about the increasing activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire”…

Nothing can draw attention quite like the thought of imminent doom via volcanic eruption. With nearly 50 volcanic eruptions already recorded this year and more anticipated in the coming months, Geologists are concerned about the increasing activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

If you are not familiar with the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, the following is a pretty good summary from National Geographic…

The Ring of Fire is a string of volcanoes and sites of seismic activity, or earthquakes, around the edges of the Pacific Ocean. Roughly 90 percent of all earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire, and the ring is dotted with 75 percent of all active volcanoes on Earth.

The Ring of Fire isn’t quite a circular ring. It is shaped more like a 40,000-kilometer (25,000-mile) horseshoe. A string of 452 volcanoes stretches from the southern tip of South America, up along the coast of North America, across the Bering Strait, down through Japan, and into New Zealand. Several active and dormant volcanoes in Antarctica, however, “close” the ring.

The entire west coast of the United States and the entire southern coast of Alaska sit directly within the “Ring of Fire”.

And recent shaking on U.S. territory is raising a lot of eyebrows.

Just yesterday, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake prompted a tsunami warning for much of southern Alaska…

Thousands of Americans along Alaska’s coastline raced to higher ground on Wednesday, abandoning their homes after a major earthquake triggered a tsunami warning.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) detected a 7.3 magnitude at approximately 12:38pm local time (4:30pm ET), centered in the Pacific Ocean just south of the Alaska Peninsula near the Shumagin Islands, southeast of Sand Point.

Sirens wailed and emergency alerts lit up phones across the region, warning residents across a vast stretch of southwestern Alaska, from Kennedy Entrance near Homer to Unimak Pass near Unalaska, to evacuate immediately.

Thankfully, a major tsunami was not generated, but it was definitely a really big reminder of the danger that we are facing.

Elsewhere in Alaska, volcanoes that were dormant for a long time have been stirring to life…

Meanwhile, in Alaska, two volcanoes are drawing intense scrutiny. Mount Spurr, dormant since its last eruption in 1992, is now showing increased seismic activity and ground deformation, prompting the USGS to raise its alert level to “Advisory” and warn that an eruption could occur within weeks. Not far away, Great Sitkin Volcano has been slowly oozing lava for years. While the activity is not explosive, its persistence signals a long-term eruption that shouldn’t be ignored.

Even Alaska’s Mount Iliamna, long considered sleepy, has stirred with seismic swarms in recent weeks, prompting experts to resume heightened monitoring.

Maybe you don’t care much about Alaska because it is so far away.

But we are seeing increasing seismic activity in the continental United States too.

In fact, Mt. Rainier was just hit by “the largest earthquake swarm ever recorded at the volcano”…

More than 300 earthquakes hit Washington’s Mount Rainier in early July, the largest earthquake swarm ever recorded at the volcano. The swarm, a cluster of earthquakes in the same area in rapid succession, began July 8. Within two days, 334 earthquakes had been identified by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.

Over the past decade, I don’t know anyone that has written more about Mt. Rainier than I have.

One of these days it will suddenly erupt, and the death toll will be enormous.

Further south, we are being told that an absolutely gigantic underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon could literally erupt at any time…

Heading down the West Coast, seismologists are also monitoring the Axial Seamount, a massive undersea volcano 300 miles off Oregon. It has been attracting attention for months as scientists prepare for an eruption they expect sometime in 2025.

Of course the most heavily populated areas in the U.S. that are located along the Ring of Fire are located in California.

When “the really Big One” finally strikes, the geography of California will be permanently altered and Los Angeles will be destroyed. I don’t know how I can warn any more strongly about this than I already have.

We are currently in a particularly dangerous period, because we know that there tends to be more seismic activity when solar activity is very high, and right now our Sun is behaving in some very strange ways.

On Wednesday, an absolutely colossal explosion of solar plasma carved out a “canyon of fire” on the Sun that was 250,000 miles long…

A massive explosion of solar plasma erupted from the sun on Wednesday, and scientists say this may be just the beginning.

NASA satellites caught the dramatic moment when a blazing arc of superheated material burst from the Sun’s northeastern edge, large enough to stretch across 30 Earths.

The violent blast carved out a 250,000-mile-long ‘canyon of fire’, with walls of glowing plasma rising more than 12,000 miles high, roughly the height of Earth’s diameter.

That was certainly a very alarming development.

Why isn’t it getting more attention?

It is being reported that the blast was so huge that it actually “twisted and tore the sun’s magnetic field”…

NASA says the blast was so intense it twisted and tore the sun’s magnetic field, leaving behind a glowing trench of charged particles where the explosion ripped through.

Similar outbursts from the sun have already wreaked havoc, including a May solar storm that sparked auroras across the US, lighting up skies from California to Alabama and prompting warnings about possible power outages and satellite disruptions.

We need to keep a close eye on the Sun, because it is becoming increasingly unstable.

At the same time, our planet is becoming increasingly unstable.

This story is going to have an apocalyptic ending, but most of you already knew that.

Running Out of Time

By Joe Hawkins - https://www.raptureready.com/2025/07/15/running-out-of-time-by-joe-hawkins/

Time. It’s the one thing we never have enough of and yet the one thing that keeps ticking whether we’re ready or not. For my friend and colleague Scott Townsend, time has become an ever-present pressure. An invisible clock counting down as he strives to complete a mission that has been etched on his heart. And in truth, Scott’s race against time mirrors our own. Whether we’re aware of it or not, we’re all racing against the same clock. It’s counting down not just to the end of our individual lives, but possibly to the Rapture of the Church. One way or another, this chapter will end. The question is—what are we doing with the time we’ve been given?

The Dash That Defines Us

You’ve likely heard the analogy of the dash on a tombstone—the short line between the date of birth and the date of death. That dash represents everything a person did in their lifetime. For believers, that dash ought to be filled with purpose, obedience, and urgency. We weren’t saved just to sit. We were saved to serve. We were commissioned to go (Matthew 28:18-20), not coast. Time is running out, and what we do with our dash will echo into eternity.

Jesus made this clear in John 9:4:

“I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.”

Christ understood the urgency of His mission. And as His followers, we should too.

The Velocity of Time

Is it just me, or does it feel like time is speeding up? Days blur into weeks, weeks into months. Headlines come and go so quickly that yesterday’s crisis is forgotten by breakfast. We’re overwhelmed by schedules, distracted by screens, and burdened by busyness. And yet, despite the flurry of activity, many are spiritually asleep.

Paul warned of this in Romans 13:11:

“And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.”

Time is not a renewable resource. We are closer now to the return of Christ than ever before. If we’re paying attention to the world around us—geopolitical instability, moral decay, economic uncertainty, and spiritual compromise—we’ll see that the signs are flashing like neon: The end is near. The time to act is now.

Living With the End in View

We don’t know the day or hour of the Lord’s return, but we do know this: we’re running out of time to reach the lost. Every minute matters. That coworker who’s been on your heart. That family member who has hardened their heart to the Gospel. That neighbor whose door you’ve passed by too many times.

We need to live like Paul, who said in Acts 20:24:

“But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.”

This race is not about popularity or profit. It’s about proclamation.

The Great Commission Is Not a Suggestion

Jesus didn’t leave us with a list of recommendations. He left us with a command. The Great Commission is not part-time work for full-time Christians. It’s not a retirement plan for pastors or missionaries. It’s a battlefield assignment for every believer.

We were saved to be sent. Whatever job you have—teacher, technician, truck driver, temp—it’s not just to generate income; it’s to cultivate an outcome. To paraphrase Abraham Hamilton III, our careers should fuel our calling. The mission is not just survival. It’s surrender. Surrender to the cause of Christ. Surrender to His will. Surrender to the urgency of the Gospel.

The Urgency of Encouragement

In the days ahead, we need to be encouraging the soldiers who are still fighting on the front lines. Scott Townsend is one of those men. He has labored with a sense of urgency, fully aware that the window of opportunity is closing. Like Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, he has stayed on task, hammer in one hand, sword in the other. His mission matters—and so does your support.

Encouragement isn’t just about compliments. It’s about intercession. Before you lift someone up with your words, lift them up in prayer. Paul constantly asked the early Church to pray for him—not because he doubted God, but because he understood the spiritual warfare involved in Gospel work (Ephesians 6:18-20).

If you know someone who is laboring for the Lord—pray for them. Write them. Support them. Join them. We may not all be called to the same task, but we are all called to the same team.

Redeem the Time

Ephesians 5:15–16 says:

“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”

To redeem time means to make the most of every opportunity. Don’t waste your dash. Don’t delay obedience. Don’t defer to someone else what God has called you to do.

The days are evil, and they’re also short. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to share your faith, start a ministry, or forgive someone—this is it. The longer you wait, the more time you lose.

A Final Warning—and a Final Hope

Time is running out. But the Church shouldn’t be running scared. We should be running with purpose. We’re not waiting for the Antichrist; we’re waiting for Jesus Christ. But until that trumpet sounds, we are called to warn the lost and wake the found.

2 Corinthians 6:2 reminds us:

“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”

There will come a day when time is no more. No more warnings. No more chances. Just eternity. And what we do right now matters forever.

Your Assignment Starts Now

If you’re reading this, God still has work for you to do. Maybe your hands are full, your calendar’s packed, and your energy is drained—but you are still in the fight. And someone is depending on you to show them the Way.

So run your race. Redeem the time. Encourage the workers. And live with eternity in mind.

And remember: you’re not racing alone. We’re in this together! Shoulder to shoulder, prayer by prayer, soul by soul.

We are running out of time. But we are not running out of hope.

Stay Awake. Keep Watch.

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Daily Jot: Founding Fire: The Bible Blueprint Behind America’s Birth

Bill Wilson – www.dailyjot.com

There’s a reason the Founding Fathers often quoted Scripture—whether in public speech, personal letters, or the principles baked into the Constitution itself. They didn’t see America as a new Israel in the theological sense or a replacement of God’s people, but they recognized something sacred in the process of forming a nation under God. And whether they called it Providence, Liberty, or Natural Law, the roots ran deep into the soil of the Bible. In fact, the first five books of the Bible—the Torah—offer a striking blueprint that parallels the formation of the United States. We would do well to remember it and return to our ancient roots.

Genesis is the book of beginnings, where God makes a covenant with Abraham to establish a people with purpose. The American parallel? The Declaration of Independence and Constitution served as a covenant between the people and their government. Not a king ruling by bloodline or brute force, but a republic built on mutual agreement, trust in God, and inalienable rights. The Founders, like Abraham, weren’t just breaking away—they were stepping into a destiny. Exodus tells the story of deliverance from tyranny. Israel was enslaved in Egypt; America was politically and economically in bondage to the British Crown. Just as Moses declared, “Let my people go,” the Founders said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident.” Liberty doesn’t come cheap, but it does come with divine backing when the cause is just.

Leviticus is the law book. Israel wasn’t just freed from Egypt to wander; they were given structure—laws, morals, and responsibilities that defined their identity. America followed suit. After the war, we didn’t descend into chaos. The Constitution was written not to control the people, but to restrain government. It was a framework of ordered liberty grounded in timeless principles—not unlike Israel’s commandments. Numbers is about counting and organizing. Israel took a census, assigned tribes, and prepared to enter the land. America, too, had to define its population, establish state representation, and manage westward expansion. Nation-building is never abstract—it’s built on people, place, and purpose.

Deuteronomy is Moses’ final charge. It’s not new law—it’s a reiteration and reinforcement. Before entering the Promised Land, Moses reminds Israel: obey God, honor the covenant, and beware the pride that comes with prosperity. Our early presidents echoed this. Washington warned against abandoning faith and morality. Adams said our Constitution was made for a moral and religious people. Jefferson feared what would happen if we forgot the Source of our liberty. So here we are. A nation with roots in faith, framed in freedom, now struggling to remember how and why we began. We don’t need a new system. We need a return to the one that worked—because it worked with God, not in spite of Him. As recited in Psalm 33:12, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.”

Daily Devotion: The Sacrifice

by Greg Laurie – www.harvest.org

‘Don’t lay a hand on the boy!’ the angel said. ‘Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son.’

—Genesis 22:12

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The gripping story of Abraham and his beloved son Isaac gives us an unforgettable image of faith and sacrifice. Isaac was the son God promised to Abraham, a symbol of the covenant between Abraham and God. To say that Abraham had waited a long time for a son would be an understatement. When Isaac was born, Abraham was one hundred years old. His wife Sarah was ninety when she gave birth.

Abraham was so delighted by his son that he named him Isaac, which means “laughter.” And laughter is what Isaac brought into the lives of Abraham and Sarah. Years later, the laughter turned into shock and fear when God said to Abraham, “Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you” (Genesis 22:2 NLT). There was no greater sacrifice that God could have requested from Abraham. Isaac was the joy of Abraham’s life.

Abraham did not question or hesitate. He took Isaac, who was a young man at the time, to the place of sacrifice. With no animal in sight to offer, Isaac asked, “Father . . . where is the sheep for the burnt offering?” (verse 7 NLT)

Abraham prophetically replied, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering” (verse 8 NKJV).

God indeed provided the sacrifice, as an angel cried out, “Don’t lay a hand on the boy! . . . Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son” (verse 12 NLT). At that moment, Abraham saw a ram caught in a thicket—a sacrifice he could offer to God in place of his son.

The story of Abraham and Isaac is a foreshadowing of what would occur on the cross. God provided Himself a sacrifice. Unlike the story of Abraham and Isaac, God did not provide for Himself a sacrifice. He provided Himself as a sacrifice. God Himself became the sacrifice for our sins when He gave His only Son to die for us.

If we ever start to get complacent in our Christian faith, one of the best things we can do is remind ourselves of the cost of our salvation and eternal life. God sacrificed that which was most precious to Him so that we might live. Jesus said, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13 NLT).

If you want to experience a personal revival, embrace the opportunities you have to sacrifice for the One who sacrificed so much for you. How can you give up your time, resources, skills, and comfort to carry out God’s work? Answering that question may change your spiritual perspective in a profound way.

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7/18/25

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"Folks, it's all beginning to unravel. America is in more danger of falling than at any time in its history. But I believe Bible prophecy predicts this very decline. From this point on, we believers have to get serious. We are going to face discouragement, disillusionment and, most certainly, persecution in the time between now and the Rapture. But don't be discouraged or disillusioned. The coming turmoil will provide us unrivaled opportunities to share the good news of the Gospel. So be ready to share your faith and your hope with those who need Christ. We still have time to reap a great harvest of souls for God's kingdom!" - Hal Lindsey

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