by Jamie Pantastico | Sep 30, 2025 | Bible Prophecy, Daily Encouragement |
The Claim of “Eternal Peace”
To God be all the glory. No man can claim what belongs only to Him. The prophet said, “I am the LORD, that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another” (Isaiah 42:8). When leaders boast that they will deliver eternal peace in the Middle East, they tread on holy ground that belongs to the Prince of Peace alone (Isaiah 9:6–7). Recently, sweeping promises were made: “eternal peace in the Middle East.” Leaders congratulated one another, plans were unveiled, and applause filled the room. But Scripture is clear: no man can usurp the glory that belongs to God alone. When human rulers claim they can deliver what only Christ will bring, they rob God of the honor due to Him.
Who gets the glory?
- God does—not man. “I am the LORD, that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another” (Isa. 42:8, NKJV; cf. Isa. 48:11; Ps. 115:1).
- When any leader says or implies he will deliver “eternal peace”, that encroaches on what Scripture reserves for the Prince of Peace alone (Isa. 9:6–7). Christ will establish peace by His rule, not by human diplomacy (Isa. 2:2–4; Mic. 4:1–4; Zech. 14).
What does the Bible say about “peace” before the Day of the Lord?
- False assurances will multiply. “When they say, ‘Peace and safety!’ then sudden destruction comes upon them” (1 Thess. 5:3).
- Superficial peace is a prophetic marker: “They have also healed the hurt of My people slightly, saying, ‘Peace, peace!’ when there is no peace” (Jer. 6:14; 8:11).
- Deceptive diplomacy is foretold: “By peace he shall destroy many” (Dan. 8:25) and a coming “covenant with many” for one week that is broken midway (Dan. 9:27). I’m not assigning that prophecy to this plan—but Scripture warns that man-made peace frameworks can be instruments of deception in the last days.
Jerusalem and the nations
- God makes Jerusalem the world’s pressure point: “a cup of drunkenness…a very heavy stone for all peoples” (Zech. 12:2–3). The repeated claim to solve “the whole deal” and bring “eternal peace in the Middle East” collides with God’s warning that the nations will not resolve Jerusalem on their own terms.
- God judges nations that divide His land (Joel 3:2). Any peace formula that trades land for promises should be viewed with extreme caution.
The plan’s pillars—biblical concerns
From their own words: rapid hostages-for-amnesty exchange, outside “Board of Peace” oversight, phased Israeli withdrawals, regional security guarantees, promises of “eternal” or “everlasting” peace.
- Speed + leverage. Scripture doesn’t adjudicate the tactics, but prophetic patterns warn against premature “all clear” declarations (1 Thess. 5:3).
- Global oversight. The Bible anticipates increasing centralized control in the end times (Rev. 13). A supranational body that supervises security, movement, and governance isn’t itself the mark of the beast, but it rhymes with the trajectory Revelation describes—concentrated authority that can be weaponized.
- Amnesty + demilitarization guarantees. Human covenants are fragile (Dan. 9:27; Ps. 2:1–3). Scripture repeatedly shows trust misplaced in princes (Ps. 118:8–9).
- “Eternal peace” language. Only Christ’s kingdom brings permanent peace (Isa. 9:7; Zech. 14:9). Until He returns, Jesus said wars and rumors of wars continue (Matt. 24:6–8).
Israel’s future—why man cannot close the story
- God’s covenant purposes for Israel stand (Rom. 11:1–2, 25–29).
- End-time scenes include sieges, supernatural deliverance, and national repentance (Zech. 12:9–10; 13:8–9; 14:1–4). No human roadmap overrides this.
- Christ Himself will speak peace to the nations and rule (Zech. 9:10; Rev. 19:11–16). Any claim to finalize “eternal” peace before the King returns is overreach.
Remembering the Nature of Leaders
As we weigh the words of world leaders, we must remember that they are men—fallen men—just like us. Every ruler on earth shares the same Adamic nature we inherited from Adam (Romans 5:12). No matter how powerful their office, they remain sinners in need of grace.
That is why Scripture commands us: “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority” (1 Timothy 2:1–2).
We must pray for President Donald Trump and for the leaders of every nation. Pray that God would give them humility—to recognize their limits—and wisdom that is godly, not worldly (James 3:17). Only then can they govern with any measure of righteousness. But even then, our ultimate trust is not in men, but in the Lord who raises up kings and brings them down (Daniel 2:21).
How should believers respond?
- Discern the language. Grand phrases like “historic,” “everlasting,” and “eternal peace” sound hopeful but can numb watchfulness. Jesus told us to watch (Mark 13:33–37).
- Refuse to relocate your hope. “He Himself is our peace” (Eph. 2:14); “My peace I give to you…not as the world gives” (John 14:27).
- Pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Ps. 122:6), which ultimately means praying for Messiah’s reign and the salvation God has promised (Zech. 12:10; Rom. 11:26).
- Give God the glory. Any progress that spares lives in any conflict not just the middle east is common grace, and we can be thankful. But the glory for true and lasting peace belongs to the Lord Jesus alone (Isa. 42:8).
Word of Encouragement
We rejoice at every spared life in all conflicts and take joy in every returned hostage. We pray for justice and mercy. But we will not surrender God’s glory to any man or committee. The Scriptures foretell false assurances of peace and the heavy stone of Jerusalem that no coalition can lift. Our eyes are on Christ—the Prince of Peace—who alone will establish righteous, eternal peace when He returns. Until then, we pray, we watch, and we anchor our hope in His promises.
Key Scriptures to anchor this discussion
- God’s glory alone: Isa. 42:8; Ps. 115:1
- False “peace and safety”: 1 Thess. 5:3; Jer. 6:14; 8:11; Ezek. 13:10–16
- Deceptive diplomacy: Dan. 8:25; 9:27
- Jerusalem in the last days: Zech. 12:2–3; 14:1–4
- Dividing the land: Joel 3:2
- Wars until He comes: Matt. 24:6–8
- True peace in Christ: John 14:27; Eph. 2:14; Col. 1:20
- Prince of Peace & His kingdom: Isa. 9:6–7; Mic. 4:1–4
- Hope and watchfulness: Mark 13:33–37; Ps. 122:6
by Jamie Pantastico | Sep 15, 2025 | Bible Prophecy, Daily Encouragement |
Prophecy Converging: Nations Align Against Israel
Events are moving at lightning speed. Headlines confirm what Scripture foretold: the nations of the world are gathering against Israel.
On September 22, the United Nations will meet to endorse a declaration recognizing a Palestinian state and condemning Israel. This is a direct attempt to divide the land God deeded to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 15:18; 17:8).
At the same time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared: “There will never be a Palestinian state. This place is ours.” (Jeremiah 31:35–36).
But the pressure is intensifying on every side.
Qatar Condemns Israel
After Israel’s strike in Doha that may or may not have killed Hamas leaders, Qatar condemned Israel and called for punishment, accusing Israel of “double standards” and undermining mediation. It has been reported that six were killed in the strike, including five leaders of the terror group Hamas and one Qatari security member.
This is the language of condemnation Joel warned about:
“I will also gather all nations… On account of My people, My heritage Israel… They have also divided up My land.” — Joel 3:2
Egypt Pushes for Arab Military Force
According to reports, Egypt is reviving a NATO-style Arab military force — a rapid-response alliance of Arab nations in light of Israel’s strike in Qatar. This is not just rhetoric; it is military preparation, a confederation forming on Israel’s borders.
This looks strikingly like Psalm 83, where nations conspire:
“Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.” — Psalm 83:4
Pakistan Joins Emergency Summit
Pakistan’s Prime Minister traveled to Doha to attend the emergency Arab-Islamic summit, standing with Qatar and condemning Israel’s actions. The summit’s goal: a united resolution against Israel.
This shows how rapidly the Arab/Muslim world is uniting. From the Gulf to North Africa, to Pakistan — nations are aligning in one voice against Israel, just as Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38 describe.
Prophecy in Motion
On one side: the nations of the world demanding Israel surrender its land.
On the other: Israel’s leader declaring covenant ownership.
These forces are colliding before the world stage — exactly as Zechariah foresaw:
“I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut in pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it.” — Zechariah 12:3
What This Means for Believers
This is not random chaos. This is convergence. The Lord told us these days would come. And He told us how to respond:
- Do not fear: “See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.” (Matthew 24:6)
- Pray for Israel (Psalm 122:6).
- Hold fast to the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1–4).
- Rest in the Blessed Hope (Titus 2:13).
As Israel faces isolation, the spiritual warfare against the Church will and is intensifying. The apostate church denies God’s promises to Israel — but true believers must be rooted in sound doctrine and stand boldly.
Closing Word
Beloved, the world is trembling, but our foundation is secure. The more the nations rage, the closer we are to the trumpet call. The world is not falling apart — it is falling into place.
“Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” — Luke 21:28
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by Jamie Pantastico | Sep 3, 2020 | Bible Prophecy, Daily Encouragement |
There was no doubt that Antifa and Black Lives Matter are wicked organizations. This was known well before all the chaos started months ago. The very foundation of BLM is steeped in wickedness and pagan worship.
This is a great deception brought on by the father of deception, the god of this world, Satan.
Don’t think for a second that large corporations like Nike, the NBA, or government entities like Governors, Mayors, or anyone that can read past the 6-grade don’t know what BLM is about. There isn’t a person on the planet that would give millions of dollars to an organization without knowing what they are about.
City councils across the nation have past legislation because of Black Lives Matter. Police chief’s from dozens of City’s have bowed the knee in total submission to BLM. One police chief even lay face down with his hands behind his back while the hate-filled crowd surrounded him, dehumanizing him.
Is this rational behavior? Of course not!
Knowing full well BLM is steeped in wickedness and pagan worship conjuring up spirits of the dead and more, knowing that the very pillars of BLM are to destroy the nuclear family, abolish the police, release all prisoners and abolish the prison system, legalizing prostitution, legalizing the use of drugs, basically turning America and the planet into hell. Knowing all this how can smart people from all walks of life, every station in life support BLM…?
Because they are being deceived.
The source behind this deception is the father of deceit, the father of lies Satan (John 8:44). The unsaved world is blinded from the Truth by the god of this world.
‘But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. ‘
– II Corinthians 4:3-4
This is a spiritual battle and believers are commanded above all to shine the light of the gospel of grace on the unsaved darkened hearts of humanity. With the hope that the God of glory will open their hearts to a knowledge of the glory of God through the finished work of the cross.
‘For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.’
II Corinthians 4:6
by Jamie Pantastico | Aug 31, 2020 | Bible Prophecy, Israel |
The Russian Army is Already Operating in Syria and Has Taken Over the Golan Heights along the Syrian and Israeli Border
Most of America and the world have shifted their focus on China. Rightly so, because they have been so overtly aggressive militarily, geopolitically, and of course it because of China we have the coronavirus.
Scripture clearly teaches that shortly after Israel signs a treaty that ensures their safety they will be attacked by Russia but they will not be alone in this invasion. Read on.
According to I 24 News, Russia has taken over the Golan Heights in Syria to Israel’s “North”. North being the operative word here.
It’s interesting to note that the makeup of this Russian force is a mixture of Muslim and Russian soldiers. Dubbed the “Huran Army” the Biblical name of the region this Russian army is led by multiple Muslim officers. As Ezekiel 38:4,6, clearly delineates Russia’s Muslim allies.
Ezekiel 38:14 refers to an attack on Israel by a people from the North parts and Moscow is due North of Jerusalem.
‘“Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say to Gog, ‘Thus says the Lord God : “On that day when My people Israel dwell safely, will you not know it? Then you will come from your place out of the far north, you and many peoples with you, all of them riding on horses, a great company and a mighty army. ‘
Ezekiel 38:14-15
The Red army won’t be invading Israel alone. Ezekiel 38:4-6 4, is clear that many countries of the middle east will be allied with Russia. I believe this invasion will occur soon after the antichrist signs the peace treaty with Israel. The nation of Israel will be caught off guard because they would have lowered their defenses significantly. Knowing this Russia will attack Israel as Ezekial 38:14 clear declares…”when My people (Israel) dwell safely, shalt thou not know it?”
Where’s America?
The United States of America is not mentioned in Bible Prophecy. The countries directly involved in end-time events are clearly defined in Scripture. Many have tried to twist Scripture forcing America into end-time events. But it can not be, because the remaining seven years are Jacob’s trouble, not America’s. All the world will come under God’s wrath but His focus will primarily be on His chosen people, Israel.
I give two possible scenarios
First, when Russia is ready to attack Israel they will simultaneously attack America. There will be tremendous turmoil and unprecedented chaos in America to the point where our military will be needed to stop the violence. As a result, America will be weakened and Russia along with other countries will attack America. But America will still have the wherewithal to retaliate with nuclear arms and completely level Moscow.
Second, because of America’s downward spiral morally, coronavirus, political upheaval, riots, protest, murders, and the irrational hatred persecution of the Church economic collapse will follow for sure and utter chaos and turmoil will America to the brink of collapse. In this weakened state, America will be incapable of preventing the Russian invasion into Israel but will as a last-ditch effort launch a nuclear attack on Moscow.
In either scenario, it would fulfill Ezekiel 39:6 which says, “I will send a fire on Magog (Russia) and among them that dwell carelessly (the unbelievers).
It’s crucial to know that, Revelation 6:8 tells us that 1/4 of the world’s population will die by the end of the first half of the seven-year tribulation. Although many will die as a result of this nuclear war between Russian and America many more will die from the aftermath. With most of the food production wiped out as a result of this nuclear war, in comes the pale horse which is pestilence and famine.
We Won’t Be Here
As we witness first hand the downward spiral morally of America and the world we must come to grips with why such horrible judgment is coming – but we don’t have to worry about facing the “wrath” of God that will be poured out on mankind during the 7 years of tribulation.
Why?
The apostle Paul teaches that before the Antichrist appears, all grace age believers, the body of Christ, His Church, be caught up to meet the Lord in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). But for those left behind, I Thessalonians 5:1-3. says it all. “Sudden destruction cometh upon them…and they shall not escape.”
Discern the times beloved, because our redemption draws near.
by Jamie Pantastico | Jun 21, 2020 | Bible Prophecy, Daily Encouragement |
These groups are bestial in nature just like their father (Satan) and in complete opposition to the Word of God. Everything we are seeing and experiencing in the world today is all part of the end-time scenario; just a pretext and preparation for the real beast “the Anti-Christ”; “the lawless one”; “the man of sin”; “the son of perdition” and the coming beast system.
Each entity is playing their role in the conditioning of the American people for the coming of the “Beast” and his beast system. Demonically powered, each preaching a gospel of death and despair under the guise of equality, justice, and a “New and Better World Order”.
In Romans 13 we have an introduction of the Anti-Christ and his beast system. The Anti-Christ is the very emissary of Satan and will try after seven years to make war against the return of the Lord. What we are seeing across our country and around the world that the time is not too far off for his appearance. Read on.
Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name.
Revelation 13:1
This isn’t a beast like an animal this is a picture of a government, the revived Roman empire (Daniel 9:26), that will be beast-like in its nature because it will be heartless toward mankind.
So out of the sea of humanity will come this empire, the revived Roman Empire, that is already in-part together and fully functioning. An empire that has been dead since about 300 AD and will be headed up by the Antichrist. Read on.
Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon (who is Satan) gave him his power, his throne, and great authority.
Revelation 13:2
Again, what we’re seeing and experiencing daily is a conditioning, preparing the masses to move right into this coming ‘new world order’.
Leading up to the appearance of the Anti-Christ the world will be in turmoil, the apostle Paul writes “that in the last days there will be perilous times or ‘times of stress’.” Paul makes it graphically clear by describing what the world will be like as we get close to the Lord’s return.
‘For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, ‘
II Timothy 3:2-4
There has never been a clearer picture of 2 Timothy 3:1-4 than today.
But we don’t have to worry or stress over the horrible seven years of tribulation and God’s wrath because we won’t be here. We will be gone, in the twinkling of an eye, when the trumpet sounds those of us who are alive will be changed following right behind those who have died. To meet the Lord in the clouds and we will be together with the Lord forever.
‘Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. ‘
I Corinthians 15:51-52
‘For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.’
I Thessalonians 4:14-18
This is our ‘Blessed Hope’ every day.
God’s grace knows no bounds (Romans 5:20).
Salvation is available to each and every person on the planet. Christ shed His blood, died on the cross, was buried, and rose again three days later for ALL.
That includes ALL Democrats, ALL members of Black Lives Matter, and ALL members of ANTIFA.
My prayer is that God opens the hearts of these men and women to the gospel of grace.
by Jamie Pantastico | Jun 6, 2020 | Bible Prophecy, Daily Encouragement |
The Spirit of Anti-Christ
The violent protesters and rioting are not just manifestations of sin and the curse and mankind’s Adamic nature doing what comes naturally. This is the overt and active spirit of anti-Christ spreading like fire across the planet. Which all part of the end-time scenario.
‘By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.’
I John 4:2-3
Organizations like Black Lives Matter, Antifa, and the Democratic Party are just “proxies” for the coming Beast and his beast system. Just like Iran has Hezbollah and Houthis the Beast has Black Lives Matter, Antifa, and the Democratic Party. All in line with one single goal to destroy everything and anything in its path. Demonically powered, preaching a gospel of death and despair under the guise of equality, justice, and a “New and Better World Order”.
These groups are bestial in nature just like their father (John 8;44) and in complete opposition to the Word of God. There is NO Scripture support for any of their demands or policies. Sadly, these entities are just a pretext and preparation for the beast: “the Anti-Christ”; “the lawless one”; “the man of sin”; “the son of perdition”, the one who will claim to be God. And his bestial world system.
‘Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.’
II Thessalonians 2:3-4
The spirit of anti-Christ has been on the scene since the fall of mankind back in Genesis 3. Jump ahead to the violent protest and riots of 2020 we have not just unprecedented destruction and violence. We are witnessing government leaders systematically impose decrees and policies that at any other time would seem moronic and delusional but because of the prevalent spirit of anti-Christ, they have successfully convinced the masses that good is bad and bad is good.
Unprecedented… I’ve Never Seen This Before…Not in My life Time…
Words heard more and more every day by people from all walks of life and belief systems. Speaking about the worldwide violence, murder, wars and rumors of war, blanket despair, famine, floods, and earthquakes in diverse places. All occurring at once along with the great apostasy and deception in the Church, we are right now at a point where there isn’t much further down in the gutter mankind can go.
The apostle Paul makes it clear to grace age believers and to the world in general exactly what the planet will look like just before the Lord comes for His Church. Let’s read 2 Timothy 3:1-5.
Carefully read these verses, it is always a good idea to read a section of passages a few times before we can really latch on. Here in 2 Timothy verse 1, Paul is referring to the end of the Church Age (the gospel of grace and the body of Christ) and God is getting the stage set to pick up where He left off with the Nation of Israel and those final seven years. Remember 483 years of the 490 prophesied have been fulfilled on Palm Sunday.
But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:
2 Timothy 3:1
In verses 2-5, you see an exact snapshot of what is going on in America
2 Timothy 3:2a
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents,
Are you seeing who is doing all the protesting and rioting? Kids… Yes, 90% of the protesters and rioters are just kids in their late teens and 20’s. The scripture is exact! It’s all part and parcel of the end-time scenario.
2 Timothy 3:2b-3a
“…unthankful, unholy, 3. Without natural affection…
When we hear about a mother drowning her kids or teenagers setting a police officer on fire and laughing while they film it, it’s frightening. It’s all part of the end-time scenario. And don’t expect things to change or go back to normal because it’s going to get worse, and not better. Finishing out verse 3 and reading into verse 4 we find more unholy attributes that are in our social media feeds daily and on television for the whole world to see.
2 Timothy 3b
… trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
2 Timothy 3:4
Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
Lastly, and rounding out Paul’s warning of “perilous times” is the great deception in the Church which will be covered in another post. But rest assured Satan has his emissaries of light working overtime deceiving the masses. In 2 Timothy 3:5, Paul is referring to false teachers, that look great, sound great, but they are offspring of the evil one.
having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!
II Timothy 3:5
As believers today, what is our longing? For the Lord to come and “come quickly”. As we see America and the world falling apart, and literally going into the lap of the evil one, how can we help but cry out, “Lord come quickly.”
I’ll leave you with these encouraging passages from Romans 8.
‘For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.’
Romans 8:22-25
