Shalom Partner and Friend of Israel,

“And He swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it, and said, ‘There will be no more delay!’” - Revelation 10:6.

Biblical Prophecies have NOT only been coming true in Modern times …but also reveal that the End of Days have finally arrived! We can feel like the Prophet Daniel felt …as he considered the Prophecies of Jeremiah and counted the years that had been declared by the Lord “for “the restoration of Jerusalem!” “I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. So I gave my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth and ashes.” – Daniel 9:2-3. Daniel revealed a “divine” declaration of the years to be counted, which undoubtedly pointed to the start of Yeshua (Jesus) ministry and His death on the cross. But unlike Jeremiah’s Prophecy that ended with “a decree to restore Jerusalem,” Daniel’s Prophecy begins with another “divine” declaration, one that determines the time of the End, …and is embedded into the same PROPHETIC passage in Daniel …making it a double Prophecy!

You see, there was another “decree” to restore and rebuild Jerusalem… One that is, even today, etched in stone but was somehow missed! And unless we close our eyes and call it coincidence, …the most obvious conclusion is that once again a “divine count” had begun like a giant hour-glass whose sand has been quietly draining out for Centuries. But what must stir us out of our sleep is that what happened in 2020 with Covid-19 lockdowns when we could say that the hourglass ran out …and a much smaller one had instead began and as the clock began to tick louder than ever before! In 2020 the world we live in began to change, and many of the things we had been watching for and searching out started to become clearer and continue to do so and are happening quicker now.

Nevertheless, NO date in the future can be declared definitively because we are NOT God… We can only observe “signs and events” and interpret times from the Bible what God has told us …as we know that we are imperfect. Daniel’s example teaches us that we should be searching these things out and expecting God to always do what he said he will do, but with humility, knowing that we can get it wrong! Notice that Daniel, when he saw that the number of years for “the desolation of Jerusalem” had been completed, the first thing he did was to seek the Lord in prayer! This shows us that Daniel acknowledged that it is the Lord who determines when the correct time has arrived and NOT us! Even though we may think we figured it out, we need to check with the God first. And in this case, the Lord affirmed that Daniel had correctly understood what he had revealed to the Prophet Jeremiah. Rather than being against date setting this example from the life of Daniel teaches us …to keep looking for the “appointed times” with both caution and with confidence, knowing that our God will always keep His Word.

“I (God) make known the END from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.” – Isaiah 46:10. When God said He would tell us what is going to happen before hand, He meant it. One thing we believe is that we will agree that “the hour is late,” and it is better to be forewarned than caught unaware and unprepared. An alarm sounding when the enemy is already at the gates …is NO warning at all. God is the One who determines everything in its time …but He HAS given us dates and warnings …and the counting of time in Scripture because He wants us to follow along with Him from  the beginning until the END. God wants us to study his Word and to search out what he has concealed there, look at the “signs of our Last Days” …until the proper time – His timing …so that when the FINAL curtain comes to closure and the end of “the times of Gentiles”begin to happen, we WILL recognize them. “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.” – Proverbs 25:2.

The evidence that we are now witnessing the END and the culmination of human history before the Return of our Lord Yeshua – Jesus Christ is based on real events taking place in Israel and the Nations happening before our eyes that are directly compared with Scripture… “He (God) replied, “Go your way, Daniel, because the words are rolled up and sealed until the time of the end.” “Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked.” “None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.” – Daniel 12:9-10.

Israel is God’s Prophetic Timeline… We are in the FINAL countdown and Prophecy is being fulfilled before our eyes. The "fig tree" (Israel) has budded. The Balfour Declaration in 1917, then U.N. Resolution 181 in 1947 allowed for the creation of the State of Israel. This was followed by the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967. Finally, there was a formal declaration signed in 2017 by President Donald Trump that recognized Jerusalem as the official capital of Israel. All of these were amazing miracles of God, separated each time by a period of 50-Years! Now our focus should be fixed on Israel because it is CENTRE stage for the Last Days and the "drama" is unfolding before us! The events that happen there are revealing where we are on God’s Prophetic Calendar. It’s like checking a "clock tower" to see what TIME it is! And each NEW Prophesied event that happens in Israel moves the hands of the"clock" forward. It also shows us how close we are getting to the impending Judgment of God… and to our soon rescue in the "Harpazo / Rapture – "cathing away" as true believers in Yeshua (Jesus). We don’t know exactly when the Rapture …that "rescue" is coming? But the major "signs and events" regarding Israel are what we need to be watching for? We don’t want to miss them when they happen!

We can’t assume that whenever a major event in Bible Prophecy occurs, everyone will immediately know about it… Remember that many people didn’t recognize the "signs" that Yeshua (Jesus) performed to show that He was the Messiah during His first coming. If most of the Pharisees and teachers of the law, who knew the Scriptures so well, missed their fulfillments in their day …then so can we! That’s why we need to keep an open mind …and keep monitoring events in Israel so that we can hopefully avoid making the same mistake! That is one of the reasons for the past almost 20 years that Pray4Zion teachings and Newsletters continue and never before has it been so evdent that we are kiving in the Last Days! "Look at the nations and watch and be utterly amazed. For I (God) am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told." – Habakkuk 1:5. We are now moving from things that have happened …which are fixed …to things that have NOT yet transpired yet! Psalm 83:4 tells us that some of the Nations conspire to destroy Israel, showing the ongoing threats Israel already faces! This is evident today!

So Let’s move to “what lies ahead” in the near future as we watch “signs” or “events” as Nations are converging (aligning) against Israel …based on what is taking place in our Endtime world today? What do we see happening now? The Nations and World Leaders, Media and so-called Elites are ALL coming for Israel and they aren’t even being subtle about it anymore! Since the brutal attack on innocent Israeli Citizens on 7 October 2023 – Hatred of Jews -Antisemtism has increased to a level not seen since WW11. Israel is being: surrounded militarily, isolated diplomatically, prosecuted judicially, pressured economically, boycotted culturally, and vilified publicly. In Zechariah 12:3 Jerusalem is described as a “heavy stone” (burdomsome stone) for ALL Nations and God clearly has a warning that those who try to oppose it will injure themselves!

Look at what’s happening and increasing rapidly is an alignment of Nations against Israel: Micah 4:11 warns that many nations will gather against Israel, seeking to defile it, but God’s Sovereignty ensures their plans fail! 

(1) Iran and Israel are even now engaged in an extended war. Iran’s military capabilities have been damaged …BUT has still NOT abandoned its objective! Its remaining proxy network continues to threaten Israel and continues their plan to destabilize the region.

(2) Hamas terrorists (proxy of Iran) still refuse to disarm nearly three years after their October 7 massacre and continue to remain active in part of Gaza. With ceasefire negotiations remain stalled, Israel continues to strike Hamas commanders and their weapon depots infrastructure to prevent another brutal attack on Israelis.

(3) Hezbollah (proxy of Iran) continues remains a threat from Lebanon. Israel continues to discover and destroy Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure while Hezbollah warns that it will retaliate against further Israeli action.

((4) Yemen - the Houthis (proxy of Iran) continue threatening the Red Sea. Their missiles, drones, and attacks on shipping have turned the waters south of Israel into another active front of the same Iranian-backed campaign.

(5) Western Governments Leaders (not all the people) that once stood with Israel are now turning against her. Britain, France, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Belgium, Ireland and others formally recognized a Palestinian state in East Jerusalem 2025 even though NO final “peace agreement” had been reached and even though Hamas had launched their October 7 massacre less than two years earlier! Jeremiah 33:11 we read that God reassures Israel …that He WILL save them even when Nations rise against them. Despite opposition, God promises to defend Israel and bring justice to those who oppose it!

(6) The United Nations continues building International pressure against Israel at their General Assembly and has demanded for Israeli withdrawal - promoted a Palestinian statehood - extended the UNRWA mandate and repeatedly placed Israel at the centre of International condemnation.

(7) South Africa’s current president and government (proxy of Iran) had the audacity to file charges of genocide (yet they are killing their own people) against Israel on 29 October 2023 only just days after the Hamas terrorist massacre on innocent Israeli citizens and the taking of hostages …and still contue to press for charges at “The International Criminal Court” calling for the issue of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. How can it be that the leaders of the nation attacked (Israel) on October 7 be treated as “international fugitives” for fighting the terrorists who carried out the attack and for defending their country?

Israel remains before the International Court of Justice in a “genocide” case and sadly more nations have joined the legal proceedings, adding their voices to the international effort to put Israel in the defendant’s chair.  Nations that rise against Israel face divine consequences, as seen in passages like Obadiah 1:15 and Isaiah 34:2.

(8) The European Union has moved from criticism of Israel toward “sanctions” and “economic pressure.” EU officials discussed additional sanctions, trade-related measures, and possible restrictions connected to Israel’s relationship with the EU. The campaign has spread beyond governments. Universities have severed relationships with Israeli Institutions. Academic and cultural boycotts are growing. European broadcasters withdrew from “Eurovision” because Israel was allowed to participate.

Now can you see the convergence? From Iran to Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen? From the United Nations to the international courts? From European governments, World Leaders to universities, unions, broadcasters, media, protest movements on city streets? From Western Nations standing with Palestian terrorists and ICJ Court Case? They’re all coming for Israel! This isn’t random. It’s the direction Bible Prophecy said the World would take! “And in that day I (God) will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for ALL people…though ALL the people of the earth be gathered together against her.” – Zechariah 12:3. The final fulfillment is still ahead …but the Prophetic “alignment” is already taking shape before our eyes. Jerusalem is becoming “a burden” to the Nations, Israel is increasingly standing alone …and the World’s hostility is preparing the stage for the soon coming “Day of the Lord.”

But here’s what the Nations don’t understand… they won’t and cannot erase Israel! They won’t and cannot cancel the Abrahamic Covenant – the Covenant God made with His people – Israel! They won’t permanently possess Jerusalem. They won’t prevent Israel from recognizing the One they pierced – Yeshua (Jesus Christ) and they won’t be able to stop Him from Returning. Yes, they’ are ALL coming for Israel BUT the Lord is coming too and when He comes, the argument over and fight for Jerusalem will end! Their rejected Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) – a Jew - WILL be recognized and the King will take His Throne in Jerusalem and the whole earth WILL know that the God of Israel keeps His Word! Even so, come quickly Lord Jesus!

How can we say we love Yeshua (Jesus) - the King of the Jews …yet hate the Jews of the King? The Lord WILL judge ALL the Nations! Yes, in those days and at that time, when I (God) restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning My people, My inheritance, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations as they divided up My (God) land.…"  – Joel 3:1-2. God brought Israel (His people – the Jews) back to His Land (Israel) just as promised thousands of years ago. All Nations! WHO else is He bringing?

How can we love the Messiah yet hate who He is, where He came from, and all His brethren? God is going to judge every Nation that came against Israel! “And I will bring them down to the valley of Jehoshaphat; and I will enter into judgment with them there.” Not IF they believe in Yeshua (Jesus) or not. Nations WILL be judged according to one thing, “On the account of My people, My heritage Israel.” What did they do to them? This same thing has a parallel in Matthew 25 – “when the King comes, and He separates the sheep from the goats. And the King will answer and say to them, “Assuredly, I said to you, inasmuch as you did this to one of the least of these My brethren (the Jews/Israel), you did it to Me.” This is why we have a problem when someone says, “I love Jesus, but I hate the Jews or I hate Israel.” To us, it’s a contradiction. How can any believer do that? We cannot see how someone be filled with the Holy Spirit of God …but hate the people of God so much! Satan hates the Jews, so if anyone also hates the Jews or any other group of people for that matter then who are they really aligning themselves with? Thank God that He included Gentiles and thank God that He NEVER forgot about Israel.

There are those who point out that antisemitism and disagreeing with Israeli policies are not the same thing, and they’re right. But that’s NOT what we’re talking about here. "I (God)  will bless those who bless you (Israel), and I (God) will curse him who curses you (Israel); and in you (Israel) all the families of the earth shall be blessed." – Genesis 12:3. Some have tried to limit this Scripture to Abraham, which is NOT true …as Abraham himself was NOT a blessing to ALL the families of the earth. But from him …meaning from his descendants through Jacob (Israel) would come One who would bless all. The person who is pictured here is Yeshua, the King of the Jews, for in Him and only through the Jews could this verse be true! As believers we are encouraged to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem” and to support Israel, reflecting its Spiritual significance!erse be true! As believers we are encouraged to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" and to support Israel, reflecting its Spiritual significance!

The word “curse” is a different Hebrew word than “curses.” The word translated “curse” means “to execrate”, or “to loathe, denounce and condemn.” The word translated “curses” means “to lightly esteem, to view with contempt, to think little of.” In other words, we can say what was said in; Genesis 12:3 was;‘I will bless those who bless you (Israel) and I will denounce and condemn those who think little of or view with contempt the nation of Israel. For Israel is the very people through whom God brought into the world a Saviour who is Christ the Lord!” Those who fall into this errant thinking say things like, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” OR “Modern Israel is not Biblical Israel.”  Both these statements are unbiblical and NOT of the Lord. Anyone with the Spirit of God within them should know this! If the Holy Spirit inspired ALL Scripture then to say that Modern Israel is not biblical Israel …is to deny what is written in the Word of God (Romans 12:1-2). Nations may rise against Israel, but God’s promises ensure protection, judgment on adversaries …and ultimate fulfillment of His Redemption plan. 

Ezekiel 38-39 describes a series of WARS with Israel’s enemies. They are some of the most Prophetically anticipated battles of the Last Days. Many assume that the Gog-Magog war occurs before the Tribulation begins …or at the beginning of it, setting the stage for the Antichrist’s "peace treaty." However, there are Prophetic markers that reveal that it won’t begin until later in the Ttribulation timeline (Revelation 6:12-17; 8:7; Matthew 24:31).

Many speak of Armageddon …BUT where is the Valley of Megiddo – "Tel Megiddo?" "Tel" in Hebrew means "a mount" that has been built by successive civilizations  in Israel! It’s the Jezreel Valley – the Valley of Arnageddon in the North of Israel and is also referred to "the Valley of Magiddo."  When we think of Armageddon it is one of the stongest and most dramatic symbol of the Last Days or End of the World as we know it! Many people "live on the edge" of Armageddon as they anticipate the hours that we are living in …and watch and see world events! The term "Armageddon" can be a scary term especially if we want to describe something catastrophic or something that might bring about humanities extinction or the world as we all know it to be. Sometimes people even use this term "Armageddon" for financial or spiritual delemas. It has become more than a place BUT a concept especially for those who do not know Bible Prophecy!

If we examine "what is Aramageddon?" for the Endtimes soldiers of ALL "gathering of Nations" that WILL come through this "Valley of Megiddo" to bring about the FINAL attack of the Nations "gathered" against Israel! BUT first let’s see something else that the Bible teaches us in; Proverbs 29:18 that without "Divine guidance" or Prophetic Revelation, people lose moral restraint BUT those who follow God’s Law are blessed. (A very good example is what we see happening today in South Africa with the current corrupt Leadership …and so people have NO real hope because of moral breakdown of lawlessness that is in fact allowed to happen by this government with NO action taken against criminals …as well as blatently taking sides with Iran and the enemies of God and His Land – Israel with their subsequent ICJ Court Case! Here we see ALL Nations WILL "gather" against GOD and ISRAEL as they have a "vision" …because they do NOT fear Yahweh God and their ULTIMATE plan is to annihilate the Jewish Nation and to set up their own kingdom in the City of Jerusalem (God’s City where His Name is engraved)!

The Jezreel Valley – Valley of Megiddo is a beautiful, flat area (those who have been to Israel will remember this) with mountains around it with little passes that allow access to it from all directions… It is very close to Nazareth where our Lord Yeshua grew up and it was already in ruins in His time – that’s how old it is. That is why this "Valley" was so desired for thousands of years of history because anyone or Nation who controlled this "Valley"  -literally controlled the TRADE of the entire Ancient Near East. So it was important in Ancient times and WILL soon be important in the near future in our Modern times! That is why when we visit the Valley of Magiddo they will tell us through archeaolgy that "the TEL or Mount has at least 20 layers of Civilization when it was destroyed and rebuilt! You see it has always been about Jerusalem! When this trade route from the EAST existed then trade continued in Ancient times.

If we travel through this Valley of Megiddo in the winter we can see BARLEY harvesting! Barley was a staple grain in Ancient Israel, frequently associated with God’s practical provision for His people. "Jezreel" means; "God will sow’ - a fitting name for Israel's most fertile plain! Ruth gleaned barley in Boaz’s fields as part of God’s care for her and Naomi. Because "barley" ripened earlier than wheat, it was central to the "Feast of Firstfruits." Israelites offered the first sheaf of barley as an act of gratitude and trust in God! "Barley" was cheaper and considered less prestigious than wheat, often eaten by the poor. This made it a symbol of "humility" or modest circumstances. Gideon’s army is symbolized by a barley loaf in Judges 7:13, reflecting lowly origins. BUT importantly in Ezekiel 4:9, "barley" appears in a symbolic act portraying coming judgment and scarcity. Its use in mixed-grain bread signified hardship! In the Bible, "three quarts of barley" …is mentioned in; Revelation 6:6, symbolizing the "scarcity" and "economic hardship" during the Tribulation when a basic staple of food WILL become so expensive and valuable signifying the challenges humanity WILL face during that time! It represents limited resources during times of "Divine Judgment."

The basis for many Scientists the existence  of humanity has always been somehow routed around "Armageddon" and it’s purpose! Even Napolean visited the "Jezreel Valley" in 1799 where he said; "it is a perfect place to "gather" armies for war!" Many Bible Scholars of Prophecy have also studied "how the world will adapt and what it will  be like" during the times of Tribulation when it arrives! Many Movies have been made on this subject too! This is NOT new BUT is still a future event with much discussion BUT it may be sooner than many think. It WILL occur after the Church of true Believers have been Raptured (Harpazo) or "snatched away" …and then the 7-Year Tribulation will begin and the Nations come for Israel in the War of Armageddon!  Yes, "Jezreel" witnessed God's Judgment on wickedness before and will again happen in the final war against Israel!

The Gathering (assembling) place! Yes, Armageddon – Jezreel Valley is not where the war will take place – it’s the "gathering" place for ALL the wicked armies who will come to fight and destroy God’s Land. Their "gathering" will NOT go unnoticed! They will NOT only be fighting in a WAR against Israel BUT against GOD Himself!

So we see though there were so many battles that have taken place already over the Centuries in the Jezreel Valley …its more than that! The armies WILL "gather" in this Valley BUT they will head for Jerusalem! It has always been about Jerusalem and it will END in that Holy City of God! This will remind people of the mourning that will take place when the Lord will destroy the wicked Nations!  "I (God) will gather together all the nations And bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. Then I will enter into judgment with them there On behalf of My people and My inheritance, Israel, Whom they have scattered among the nations; And they have divided up My land." – Joel 3:2. So now we read that God WILL "gather" ALL the wicked Nations that come against Israel in the "Valley of Jehoshaphat" which is the "Kidron Valley!" The Kidron Valley, also known as the Cedron Valley or Valley of Jehoshaphat, originates slightly northeast of the Old City of Jerusalem, separating the Temple Mount from the Mount of Olives, and continues in a southeast direction through the Judean Desert, eventually reaching the Dead Sea!  And, the meaning of Jehoshaphat is "God WILL Judge!" which is definitely a place of JUDGEMENT!

So we see that they will "gather" at the Jezreel Valley after the Euphrates dries up when the Kings of the East and their allies to attack Israel as they march from the Jezreel Valley where they "gathered" to Jerusalem. The War does NOT take place there BUT in the Kidron Valley… Revelation 14:14-20 is about the FINAL Judgment and the "harvest of the Earth" …symbolizing the separation of the righteous and the wicked and the ULTIMATE victory of God over EVIL! The Kidron Valley is where the actual FINAL battle happens Zecharial 14:1-4 speaks of this battle too! The Lord will fight for Jerusalem!

The presence of the "sharp sickle" in Christ’s hand serves as a potent symbol of the impending "harvest", representing the "time of Judgment and the separation of the righteous from the wicked. The phrase "the harvest of the earth is ripe" conveys the readiness for divine intervention, signaling that the moral state of humanity has reached moral crisis!

The conclusion of the matter is that we should; "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind." – Ecclesiastes 12:11-13. We must always have "extra oil" ready, and the wick of our lamps trimmed, because our Bridegroom is coming soon! Maranatha!

We most sincerely believe that God WILL bless you for your faithfulness and love for His land and chosen people. God’s Word is true! He IS watching to see how the Nations are treating His people. God will have mercy on Israel through Gentile believers acting as mediators towards them. This is one of the most amazing revelations ever given to the Church – an opportunity to do something that carries the highest priority in the heart of God. Yet, sadly, so few have seen the potential and the rewards of serving God in this manner - as agents of mercy to Israel and the Jewish people! Israel was and still is despised today and a despised Nation continually turning away from God …BUT nothing ever altered the purpose of God for that Nation. The "despised element" is always a noticeable element in the purpose of God. When the Saviour of the world came, He came of that "despised Nation" (and just like Israel) He Himself was "…despised and rejected by men." And there is that despised element; "…things that are despised God has chosen," - 1 Corinthians 1:28.

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With Shalom to you and your family always,

Alf & Julie Saunders

01 October 2026

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