In a stunning escalation, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a surprise military campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. Utilizing a mix of airstrikes and covert operations, Israeli forces struck uranium enrichment plants, missile factories and key revolutionary guard sites. As evangelist Ray Comfort noted, “Explosions rocked Iran,” and “top commanders were reportedly killed and nuclear development was set back.”
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The global impact was immediate. Oil prices surged, markets grew volatile and world leaders scrambled to assess the situation. Yet for many who study Bible prophecy, this conflict goes beyond geopolitics—it points to ancient Scripture being fulfilled. “Could these events be tied to Bible prophecy? Many believe they could,” Comfort states.
The key passage Comfort references is Ezekiel 38 and 39, which foretells a future war involving a coalition of nations attacking Israel. One of those nations is Persia, known today as Iran. “Persia, Ethiopia and Libya are with them,” Comfort quotes, noting that “some believe these ancient passages are unfolding before our eyes.”
Another critical element is Jerusalem. “The book of Zechariah tells us in the last days Jerusalem will become a burdensome stone to all nations,” he explains. “In other words, the city of Jerusalem will become a pain in the neck to all the nations—and it really is. They don’t know how to solve that problem.” The spiritual roots of this conflict go deeper than land disputes: “God gave Jerusalem to the Jews and that’s what the contention really is over.”
Comfort closes out his thought-provoking video with a warning from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “We will not let the world’s most dangerous regime get the world’s most dangerous weapons.” Netanyahu adds, “Iran calls Israel the small Satan. It calls America the great Satan… Today Israel is responding to those genocidal calls with action and with a call of our own: Long live Israel and long live America. May God bless Israel. May God bless the forces of civilization everywhere.”
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As headlines echo with threats of war and prophetic scriptures gain new relevance, the message is clear: now is the time to prepare—both practically and spiritually. Bible prophecy is not given to stir fear, but to awaken hearts. The call to repentance, faith and eternal readiness has never been more urgent.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
