Stay Alert, Discern the Times (Part 2)
- stephaniearje
- 3 days ago
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A Call to the Watchmen
If you missed Part 1, we explored the repeating patterns found in Scripture and the history of Islam — patterns revealing how spiritual forces move through generations and nations.
These biblical and historical patterns are intertwined, because what happens in the natural world often mirrors what’s unfolding in the spiritual realm.
Now, let’s look at recent history — and the prophetic patterns still at work today.
History Repeats Itself
Even in modern times, we’ve seen this cycle continue.
Before World War II, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain met with Adolf Hitler and returned home declaring “peace for our time.”
Within a year, the world was engulfed in war.
We can’t afford to be spiritually naïve.
These aren’t just historical parallels — they’re prophetic patterns, revealing the ongoing battle between truth and deception, light and darkness.
God’s Faithfulness Never Wavers
Through every cycle of war and deliverance, God’s faithfulness has never changed.
He has always defended His people and fulfilled His covenant.
Israel’s endurance is not by chance — it is by divine promise.
He who watches over Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps.
And the same God who keeps Israel also watches over His Church.
Be Like the Sons of Issachar
This is a time to rejoice — yes — but not to relax.
It’s not the final battle; it’s another shaking along the way.
When the world cries, “peace, peace,” sudden destruction follows (1 Thessalonians 5:3).
We are called to be like the sons of Issachar — those who understood the times and knew what Israel should do.
They didn’t just see what was happening; they discerned the season and acted with divine strategy.
Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with that same understanding.
Ask for wartime strategies — spiritual intelligence from heaven.
This is not the hour to grow weary or distracted.

Pray With Understanding
We fight not with earthly weapons, but with mighty ones — prayer, truth, and obedience.
These are the weapons that tear down strongholds, expose deception, and bring heaven’s will to earth.
So stand firm.
Watch and pray with understanding.
Stay alert.
Discern the times.
And let God’s Spirit prepare you for what’s ahead.
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