Today I present Timeline Ministries latest newsletter. My readers will recall that the Australian based Timeline Ministries are led by founders Greg and Judith Willis, thought by many to have taken on the mantle of the late great Barry Smith. Greg and Judy have an unique way of communicating events of the last days. Their contact details are at the end of this newsletter. They welcome invitations to speak in Churches in Australia.

Gibber! Gibber!

Chugley

Topping up your oil & trimming your wick!

Gog is stirring and evil is rising.

The world was just beginning to feel a sense of relief from Covid 19, when President Putin caused further chaos and fear on the world scene with the invasion of Ukraine which is preparing the way for Biblical prophetic realities. In Ezekiel 38 & 39 we find a major war that has been prophesied, known as the “Gog and Magog War” The people of Magog and their leader Gog will lead an attack against Israel. Ezekiel prophesied over 2500 years ago about a Russian, Islamic invasion of Israel in the very last days. The countries that will gather against Israel have built an alliance in recent years. The word of the LORD came to me: “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech and Tubal; prophesy against him and say: ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech and Tubal. I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws and bring you out with your whole army–your horses, your horsemen fully armed, and a great horde with large and small shields, all of them brandishing their swords. Persia, Cush and Put will be with them, all with shields and helmets, also Gomer with all its troops, and Beth Togarmah from the far north with all its troops–the many nations with you. “‘Get ready; be prepared, you and all the hordes gathered about you, and take command of them. After many days you will be called to arms. Ezekiel 38:1-7 The ancient names in this reading reveal a list of Israel’s arch enemies, who’s one purpose is the destruction of Israel and the Jewish people. A modern-day directory of these countries are as follows: Magog, Rosh, Meshach, Tubal is Russia and Central Asia. Persia is Iran, who lives for the destruction of Israel. Cush being Sudan, which is one of Iran’s best allies. Put is Libya who is another sponsor of world terrorism and openly refuses to recognise Israel’s right to exist. Gomer and Beth-Togarmah are Turkey.

This list is not exhaustive for Ezekiel 38:6 speaks of ‘many other peoples with you’.

Amazingly, all of these nations listed, except Russia, are Muslim nations. Since the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia has aligned herself with Islam, for the communists see Islam’s propensity for violence as an asset to destroy Israel and western influence in the Middle East. The term Gog is not a name but a title like pharaoh, Prime Minister, President and so Gog rules over the land of Magog, the Republics of the former Soviet Union. In present day language, Vladimir Putin fits the bill of being Gog, the chief instigator of this entire alliance. After the collapse of communism in 1991 many felt that Russia was a spent force though under the leadership of Putin the ex-KGB strongman, who controls a nuclear tipped army, the Russian bear has once again become a force on the world scene. The invasion of Ukraine, instigated by President Putin is a major end-time turning point, we are on the verge of what could become the most significant war since World War 11. Putin is showing a demonic aggression which is further destabilizing our world which is already groaning with fear and worry. But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last Days. 2 Timothy 3:1 Putin is also waging cyber warfare on other nations, he is poisoning, imprisoning and killing his opponents, often outside Russia. ‘Prepare ye the way of the Lord’ With the invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s nuclear forces were put on high alert. Russia possesses the world’s largest nuclear arsenal with 6000 nuclear warheads. The reality is Mr Putin will not stop with Ukraine and their resources. He wants to bring back the glory and status enjoyed by Russia during the days of the Soviet Union and his eyes are ultimately set upon Israel. Russia already has a significant presence in the Middle East, it has been equipping and supplying the enemies of Israel for many decades now. Russia supplies deadly weapons to Egypt, Syria and Iran, who all would love to see the State of Israel destroyed.

The prophet Ezekiel tells us very clearly the motives behind the future Russian Islamic invasion of Israel.

They come to plunder the land. Putin longs for the spoils of enormous natural resources of oil and gas which have been discovered in Israel over the last decade. In future years you will invade a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate… You will say, “I will invade a land of unwalled villages; I will attack a peaceful and unsuspecting people–all of them living without walls and without gates and bars. I will plunder and loot and turn my hand against the resettled ruins. Ezekiel 38:8f. With world sanctions being placed on Russia, President Putin will need the natural resources and other “wealth” of Israel. With the rise of Russia and their relationship with many Islamic nations the realities of Ezekiel 38 and 39 are clearly on the horizon. When Putin occupied Crimea. The world did nothing. He occupied Georgia and the world did nothing. Now, he is occupying Ukraine. Can anyone stop Putin when he attacks Israel? The outcome of the Gog, Magog invasion of Israel is revealed in Ezekiel 39:4 On the mountains of Israel you will fall, you and all your troops and the nations with you. I will give you as food to all kinds of carrion birds and to the wild animals. The armies of these invading nations will be absolutely destroyed as the Lord executes His vengeance upon the countries who sought to plunder and despoil the land of Israel.

Russia and many Islamic nations are heading for the judgment of God.

The apostle Peter reminds us, God’s prophetic word is meant to serve as a light in times of darkness: And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 2 Peter 1:19 Do you see the prophetic light is strongly burning? The unfolding and fulfilment of Bible Prophecy is meant to strengthen our faith in God Almighty and to bolster our trust in His Word, the Bible, providing us with endurance and wisdom as we go about our Heavenly Fathers business until the Lord Jesus takes us home to be with Him forever more when the Rapture of His bride, the Church, takes place.

Greg and Judy’s Update: With borders reopening we have been able to organise ministry trips once again. We will be in QLD from mid-March to early April, speaking at the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Rockhampton, Emerald and Gladstone. Lord willing, we will return to QLD a few months later to the Maryborough and Bundaberg region. We will be ministering in the Newcastle area and then down to country Victoria and other areas closer to home. The first half of the year is quickly filling up. Our eldest daughter Sarah has not had any resolution to the problems with her heart, she still has a number of specialists to see. Sarah has been able to return to work. Thank you for your prayers.

Prayer Corner: Praise God for the openings to proclaim the Word of His soon Coming. May He continue to grant us travelling mercies, ongoing provision, wisdom and strength. Pray for our Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Our job according to 1 Tim 2:1-4 is to pray for those that God has raised up to be our leaders [Dan 2:21]. Pray for God’s grace and mercy to be extended to our nation of Australia in the upcoming federal elections. The population of Ukraine as of early 2022 was 43.3 million. Religion in Ukraine is diverse, with a majority of the population adhering to a form of ‘Christianity’. A 2018 survey conducted by the Razumkov Centre found 67.3% of the population declared adherence to one or another strand of Orthodox Christianity. Pray for the people of Ukraine and particularly for the Lord’s people, that they will know His protection and provision in such perilous times.

Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21

Pastor Gregory and Judith Willis

“Hebron’ Vanvilla Lane, Alectown, NSW 2870

Ph. 0429 3777 38 Email: timeline1@bigpond.com Web Site: www.timelineministries.online