Turkey lost control in the Middle East when the Ottoman Empire fell.
They want that control back. And they lust for the return of their Empire. I believe they won’t rest until that control returns. In fact, they have set strategic goals for their country. And if they attain just some of those goals, they will be well on their way to the Middle East hegemony they desire.
Hegemony: What’s that big word you ask? It means control. But more importantly, it means power and dominance over others. They want it and they believe it’s theirs for the taking.
Currently, they are playing a chess game with the other nations of the world. In recent years they have threatened to flood Europe with more migrants if the E.U. doesn’t bend to Turkey’s wishes. And after many years of military cooperation with the United States, they have changed course. They are now making military contracts with Russia. The nation recently secured a deal in which they purchased the former Soviet nation’s most sophisticated anti-aircraft missile system. This put them at odds with the United States and the Trump administration. In response, the U.S. threatened to put a hold on any future deals, including America’s most sophisticated offensive weaponry.
It’s Turkey’s move. And they are pushing into Syria and Iraq. That’s just as the angel Gabriel revealed to Daniel in a vision. It is this author’s opinion that we are seeing the slow unfolding of the last prophecies before the worst begins. We could be ten to twenty years away from the Tribulation. Or, it could be less. Dates aren’t important. Read the prophecies and look for the clear signs as they unfold.
Turkey has big plans for the year 2023 and beyond.
But their current plans are making some nations very nervous.
Turkey and Russia are working together.
Turkey has limited control over 50 U.S. nuclear weapons. Yes, you read that correctly. Read about that troubling news it here.
Turkish control: See these articles regarding the beastly kingdom in Daniel’s visions
The statue Daniel saw pointed to the kingdoms of men.
Were the legs of iron Rome or were they the Ottoman Empire?
The war of Gog and Magog will begin from the Nation of Turkey–not Russia.
Watch this very important video about the little-known history of the Middle East.
In the year, 2023, the leaders of the Nation of Turkey expect to take a leading role in the Middle East and the world. It’s unlikely they will gain full control of the Middle East by the year 2023 but that year is significant to the nation. They see it as a 100-year anniversary of the final defeat of their once-mighty empire. It has long been their dream to restore the respect and power they once held in the world.
Personally, I expect them to succeed. But likely a few years after their 2023 goals. I believe the Bible points directly to Turkey in numerous Old Testament prophecies.
A Prophecy against Gog
Most of the people groups mentioned in the Magog prophecy come from within or in close proximity to the borders of present-day Turkey.
Ezekiel 38: 1-6
1 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
2 “Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him
3 and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.
4 I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords.
5 Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets,
6 as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-Togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.
Take note of the people groups in the map below. They aren’t from Russia or Europe as many teachers have often suggested. They’re from Turkey.
The Bible predicts a beastly conglomeration of nations in the final days before the return of Christ Jesus. Most of the major and minor prophets of the Old Testament, in some form or another, wrote about this beastly kingdom. For decades, Bible prophecy teachers have misinterpreted the words of the prophets. A persistent false interpretation of this future beast kingdom sees this kingdom arising from Europe. But this does not align with the consistent record of the scriptures.
Daniel’s Visions Interpreted
Daniel 7:15-24
15 I, Daniel, was grieved in my spirit, and the visions in my mind alarmed me.
16 I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this.
So he told me the interpretation of these things:
17 ‘These four great beasts are four kings who will arise from the earth.
18 But the saints of the Most-High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’
The fourth beastly kingdom. Ten nations joined as one.
19 Then I wanted to know the true meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others—extremely terrifying—devouring and crushing with iron teeth and bronze claws, then trampling underfoot whatever was left.
20 I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell—the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance.
21 As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them,
22 until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most-High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.
23 This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it.
24 And the ten horns are ten kings who will arise from this kingdom. After them, another king, different from the earlier ones, will rise and subdue three kings.
25 He will speak out against the Most-High and oppress the saints of the Most-High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.
The powder keg will soon be lit.
Let me know what you think.