Russia, the U.S., and Iarsel Jim Bramlett Aug 5, 2009 Dear friends: Below is more on the possible implications of Russian submarines lurking and prowling off the U.S. coast, also taken from my 1995 essay, "God's Judgment on America" at http://choicesforliving.com/spirit/part4/judgement.htm. Jim ________________________________________________ If Israel is attacked according to Ezekiel 38, it is strange that there is no hint of help from its security partner, the powerful USA. Oddly, we do not seem to even be a factor. I believe it may be because, from a military standpoint, America has been neutralized and rendered powerless by a surprise nuclear attack by Russia.... This would surely give Russian military planners an assumed and enticing cakewalk to a Middle East takeover, ownership of the oil fields, new mineral resources and an expansion to the Persian Gulf, a stated goal of at least one Russian radical, Vladimir Zhirinovski, whose autobiography is prophetically titled "The Last March South"! While Zhirinovsky may never rise to power, this territorial ambition is undoubtedly shared by other radicals. Of course, we know from Ezekiel 39:1-6 that God Himself will defend Israel and destroy the invaders, to make His holy name known (v. 7)…. For a nation (Russia) near collapse, on the brink of fascism, this is not a picture of peace and stability. Yet foolish American leaders continue to give billions of dollars to Russia (which they are using on armaments) and shrink our own military, crying, "peace and safety" according to 1 Thessalonians 5:3, "then sudden destruction shall come upon them." With uncanny timing, just moments after I wrote this paragraph, Dateline NBC aired a report that the secret nuclear shelter built in West Virginia for our Congress is now closed and being dismantled -- because it is no longer needed, since the "Cold War" is now over! ______________________________ 2009 postscript: Who would oppose such a Russian move? If we are neutralized beforehand, not us. Not NATO, which has become impotent. Probably not the Arabs. Probably not China. Who would oppose them? They would be opposed by overwhelming force -- the God of Israel. See their fate in Ezekiel 38-39: "This is what will happen in that day: When Gog attacks the land of Israel, my hot anger will be aroused, declares the Sovereign LORD" (v. 18). For details, see Ezekiel 38:18-23, and 39:1-29. Jim I'm not sure about this. It is the option of Jim Bramlett. Just passing possible info.