Written by Jerry Robinson
Originally Posted on 6/27/2005
In a week full of twists and turns in U.S./Mideast relations, the Iranian presidential election results provided the world with shocking proof of what may lie ahead for the greater Middle East. Receiving more than 17 million votes, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was elected the new president of Iran under campaign promises to restart the nation's controversial nuclear program and to isolate itself from Washington. "My mission is to create a role model of a modern, advanced, powerful and Islamic society," Ahmadinejad stated.
Iran's sensitive nuclear program, which has been in existence for over twenty years, will continue according to Ahmadinejad. "It's Iran's right to have nuclear energy," he said. "This has been recognized by many countries, except a few who think they're better than everyone else."
Ahmadinejad, 49, is an old school Iranian revolutionary who is a former operative in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. According to his campaign website, Ahmadinejad participated in the takeover of the U.S. embassy in Tehran in 1979. It appears that his anti-Western sentiments have not changed. "America was free to sever its ties with Iran, but it remains Iran's decision to re-establish relations with America," Ahmadinejad said.
World opinion has been predictable. The U.S., Israel and Europe have all expressed major concerns about the legitimacy of the election, which has been surrounded with allegations of fraud and vote-rigging from the beginning. Mr. Rumsfield went so far as to call it a 'mock election' and labeled Ahmadinejad 'no friend of democracy.'
Russian President Vladimir Putin released this statement: 'I am convinced that your election, which came as a result of the Iranian people's will, will guarantee continuity in the development of partnership between our countries.' As long as the arms money keeps flowing in from the Mideast, Putin will condone practically anything.
This recent development is intriguing from a prophetic standpoint as it continues to confirm the lateness of the hour that we are living in. The Bible prophecies are clear that in the days just prior to the Second coming of Christ, the land of Persia (Iran) would align itself with the land of Magog (considered Russia by most scholars). This strategic alliance, which will also include other Islamic countries, will culminate in a full air assault by these countries against the nation Israel. According to the Bible, this invasion will occur after Israel achieves some sense of peace, as the Bible describes Israel as the land of "unwalled villages" and its people dwelling in safety just prior to the attack. Many Bible prophecy experts believe this peace refers to the coming false peace brought on when Israel signs a seven year pact with other countries that will guarantee Israel 'peace and safety.' According to the Bible, this seven year pact that Israel will sign will culminate with the return of Christ to the earth.
This election confirms the direction we are heading. And it further solidifies the words of the Bible. Those who wish to dismiss the Bible must first dismiss its hundreds of fulfilled prophecies. Our God is an awesome God!
"Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure."
(Isaiah 46:10 KJV)
Jerry Robinson is the founder of Jerry Robinson Ministries, a ministry devoted to taking the Gospel of Jesus' First Coming to the unbeliever, and the Good News of Jesus' Second Coming to the Global church. He is an ordained minister, writer, and speaker and holds university degrees in International Economics and Religious Studies. Additionally, Jerry operates jerryrobinson.org, an internationally known website that archives and analyzes global events through the lens of biblical prophecy.