The Bible is once again proving its skeptics wrong.
Who foresaw the dramatic shift in German thinking that began
suddenly less than four years ago--a shift that continues
to intensify?
The answer is, those who understand Bible prophecy--
prophecies highlighted here at Tomorrow's World for many years.
We did not come up with this due to greater intellect,
or by looking into a crystal ball, following Nostradamus,
or consulting a spook in the night.
It's all there in the Scriptures.
Tomorrow's World has for decades shown from the biblical books
of Revelation, Daniel, Isaiah, and elsewhere that Germany will
once again become a dominant military force in Europe--
and that events will cause ten nations or kingdoms in Europe
to give their power over to a German-led military and
economic colossus that the Scripture calls the Beast.
Naysayers have ridiculed the idea of another European revival
of the Roman Empire, but that is what is beginning to happen
even as you view this program.
It's never a good idea to bet against God and His word.
On today's program I will show you what is happening
in Europe and what the Bible says will happen.
I'll also be offering you a free resource, Germany in Prophecy,
so be sure to have writing material available to take
down our contact information.
I'll be back in five seconds, so stay tuned.
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Dear friends, our world is right now taking a
turn that will lead to disaster for mankind.
It'll not look like disaster, but that is exactly what the
Bible foretells for the near future.
What many fail to see is a military and economic
colossus rising up--right now--before our very eyes.
Europe is a sleeping giant for which few have devoted
much thought, but on February 21, 2022, Russian President
Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine as "peacekeepers"--
and three days later launched a full-scale invasion.
That was a wake-up call for European leaders, and former
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz immediately called for an
epochal shift in people's thinking--from pacifism
to war-readiness.
Germans suddenly recognized the need to build a strong
military force to counter a threat from the East.
Mr. Scholz called for spending 100 billion euros ($108 billion
USD) to rebuild his nation's armed forces and to boost
annual military spending to more than 2 percent of GDP.
Part of the 100 billion euros included the purchase of
F-35 stealth aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
Other European countries also received that wake-up call
from Mr. Putin and are ramping up their military spending.
The election of United States President Donald Trump was
a second wake-up call for Europeans to look to
themselves for their defense.
Mr. Trump's election was worrisome to European leaders,
but at the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President
Vance shocked European leaders with his February 14th lecture.
This Foreign Policy headline from February 18 highlighted
the shock NATO member states had regarding the speech:
"European leaders are reeling from a weekend of
high-level diplomacy that has laid bare just how
dramatically the second Trump administration is overhauling
transatlantic relations."
The article that followed explained:
"Even before the reelection of U.S. President Donald Trump,
European leaders were anxiously deliberating what
the possible return of the U.S. leader would mean for
the future of the NATO alliance and the Russia-Ukraine war.
But a series of speeches, phone calls, and decisions
surrounding the recent Munich Security Conference have only
confirmed their worst fears."
The U.S. was not the only country with a new leader.
Germans went to the polls on February 23 and Europeans
speculated what the outcome would be--not so much who
would win, but what the new leader would mean for Europe.
The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) reported:
"Friedrich Merz is on the precipice of becoming
Germany's next chancellor.
If successful, his conservatism and quest for new allies to
secure Europe's nuclear deterrent could create a
'two-speed Europe.'"
Note that-- "a nuclear deterrent."
An older generation would be horrified to think that the
country that led to the loss of tens of millions of lives
in two world wars last century would possess nuclear weapons.
But that is exactly what is contemplated.
And what is meant by a "two-speed Europe?"
Although the European Union is currently composed of
27 nations, not all nations share the Euro currency.
In that sense, there is already a two-speed Europe--
an inner core and a broader union.
The Bible speaks of ten nations that give their
power over to a charismatic leader.
We may expect that there will be a broad-based economic union
with a smaller inner core military union that the Bible
tells us is fragile and will only last for a short time.
Consider this explanation from German-Foreign-Policy.com
explaining what is needed from the new German government:
"In Berlin, government advisors and foreign policy experts are
calling for a assive increase in the military budget,
drastic cuts in social spending and the vigorous indoctrination
("change of mentality") of the population.
Rapid militarisation is, they argue, the task of
the next German government.
These demands are spelled out in the current issue of
Internationale Politik (IP), a journal published by the
influential German Council on Foreign Relations.
Its cover story is entitled: "What the world expects from
Germany after the election."
One contributor writes, for example, that the next
government must prepare society "for Germany to become the
leading European power, diplomatically and militarily."
Only a precious few in the world understand where
this is leading.
Yet, it's all there in the pages of the Bible.
Our resource, Germany in Prophecy, explains in detail,
what is beginning to take shape even now as I speak.
There is a military and economic colossus on the rise
in the heart of Europe that will impact your world and
that of your loved ones, and it's happening far more quickly
than you might imagine.
This is why I urge you to order your free copy of
Germany in Prophecy.
You need to know what the future holds, and it will
not be business as usual.
Just call the toll-free number or go to our website
TWTV.org/Germany to receive your absolutely free copy of
Germany in Prophecy.
And when I return, I'll show you how events right now
are leading to what the Bible tells us will happen.
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In the previous portion of this Tomorrow's World program,
I explained the new direction Germany is taking since Russia
invaded Ukraine, but that event was only the beginning.
I also mentioned the rift in Trans-Atlantic relations
that has come about since the election of President
Donald Trump.
This is more than a mere spat between allies.
Its significance has far- reaching consequences,
as pointed out in this BBC.com report.
"Germany's chancellor-in- waiting didn't wait for the
final results of his country's election on Sunday to herald
a new era in Europe.
Declaring the US indifferent to this continent's fate,
Friedrich Merz questioned the future of Nato and demanded
Europe boost its own defences.
Quickly."
Although a previously strong advocate of the Trans-Atlantic
alliance, Merz recognized the seriousness of the rift
in relations and that there is no turning back.
"My absolute priority will be to strengthen Europe as
quickly as possible so that, step by step, we can really
achieve independence from the USA," he added.
Merz hinted that the endeavour was so urgent
that he was not sure on whether the transatlantic
alliance leaders gathering for a summit in June
"would still be talking about Nato in its current form
or whether we will have to establish an independent
European defence capability much more quickly."
All of this was prior to the blowup in the White House
between Zelenskyy and the U.S. President and Vice President
on February 28.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Politico:
"Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader.
It's up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge."
Politico later reported:
"Shortly after his victory, Merz began proclaiming a radically
different creed, one fit for an alarming new reality in which
U.S. President Donald Trump's America could no longer be
relied on to protect Europe-- and could even act to harm it."
Note that last statement:
America could no longer be relied on to protect Europe--
and could even act to harm it..."
Merz is taking rearming to a degree that makes his
predecessor's 100 billion euros look puny in comparison.
The BBC reported that shortly after Merz was elected:
"German lawmakers have voted to allow a huge increase in
defence and infrastructure spending--a seismic shift
for the country that could reshape European defence.
A two-thirds majority of Bundestag parliamentarians,
required for the change, approved the vote on Tuesday.
The law will exempt spending on defence and security from
Germany's strict debt rules, and create a 500 billion euro
infrastructure fund.
This vote is a historic move for traditionally debt-shy
Germany, and could be hugely significant for Europe,
as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine grinds on,
and after US President Donald Trump signalled an uncertain
commitment to Nato and Europe's defence."
If Europeans were shocked into reality by the Trump
administration regarding the defense of the continent,
they were no less stunned and offended by the level
and scope of tariffs announced on April 2.
America's "Liberation Day" would impose a universal 10 percent
tariff three days later on all imported goods and even higher
tariffs would kick in on April 9 for dozens of countries.
America is seen by an increasing number of
Europeans as a threat, as an enemy, and this should be
a wake-up call on this side of the Atlantic.
But it's not Europeans only who view America as a threat.
A serious rift has been created between the United States and
Canada, and Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney is turning
to Europe for greater ties economically, as are a number
of other countries:
"Countries are ready to work with reliable trade partners
in Europe..."
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
told Politico:
"In a more and more unpredictable global
environment, countries are lining up to work with us,"
the Commission president said without naming Trump or the U.S.
In recent weeks she has spoken to leaders from Iceland,
New Zealand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Canada,
India and the United Arab Emirates who were looking for
"strong, reliable partners."
And let us not forget China and all of Central
and South America.
While the United States boasts of 340 million consumers,
the combined nations of the European Union have
450 million consumers.
Germany and Europe are poised to become both, an economic
and military superpower, on the world scene.
Any follower of Tomorrow's World should not be surprised by these
events, and they are all laid out in the pages of the Bible.
Revelation points to ten nations or leaders giving their
power over to a charismatic leader it calls the Beast.
And Daniel describes these nations as being a
fragile mixture of iron and ceramic clay--not naturally
binding together.
And Isaiah fills in the role Germany will have
in all of this.
That's why we are offering you-- absolutely free of charge--
our vitally important resource Germany in Prophecy.
What is happening right now in Europe will affect your lives
and that of your loved ones in ways you cannot imagine,
but our resource--Germany in Prophecy--will help you
make sense of your world.
So be sure to order it today, and when I come back after this
15-second break, I'll show you where all of this is heading.
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed
April 4, 1949 following World War II.
NATO's first Secretary General, Lord Ismay, explained the
aim behind the new military alliance as it was then:
"Keep the Russians out, the Americans in,
and the Germans down."
What we now see is Russia knocking at Europe's eastern
door, Germany rising, and the United States walking away.
It's not uncommon for allies to have disputes and
differences, but this is a historic geopolitical shift
that should be chilling to students of European history
and Bible prophecy.
The rise of an economic and military juggernaut involving
a combination of central European nations is something
that we have warned about for decades.
What we now see happening is the rise of a German-led
Europe beginning to build a powerful world-class military
force with nuclear weapons totally independent from
the United States--their former protector.
As reported by Politico, in an article titled,
"Will the threat of Trump end Germany's austerity zeal?":
"In view of the threats to our freedom and peace on
our continent," the mantra "whatever it takes" must now
apply to Europe's defense, Merz told reporters earlier
this month as he announced a historic borrowing plan that
could unleash 1 trillion euros in new spending for defense
and infrastructure over the next decade....
"The meeting in the White House between Zelenskyy and
Donald Trump really showed the whole drama in which we
are living today in terms of security policy, and that is
why we had to act quickly," Merz said on public television
on Sunday [that was March the 16th].
"We now have to take a more independent path from America,"
he added.
"Europe's time has come."
Yes, Europe.
Not Germany alone.
Reuters reported this response from the EU Commission President
following the White House blowup between the US administration
and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy:
"The European Commission proposed on Tuesday to borrow
up to 150 billion euros to lend to EU governments under
a rearmament plan driven by Russia's war in Ukraine and
fears that Europe can no longer be sure of U.S. protection....
Von der Leyen put forward the 150 billion euro fund for
priorities such as air defence, missiles and drones as part
of a package of proposals that she said could mobilise up
to 800 billion euros for European defence."
The transformation of Germany and Europe is historic,
and is taking place at breakneck speed.
This BBC headline appeared on March 31: "Germany decides to
leave history in the past and prepare for war."
The article went on to say:
"Germany's military, the Bundeswehr, recently got the
all-clear for a massive increase in investment after parliament
voted to exempt defence spending from strict rules on debt.
The country's top general has told the BBC the cash boost
is urgently needed because he believes Russian aggression
won't stop at Ukraine.
"We are threatened by Russia.
We are threatened by Putin.
We have to do whatever is needed to deter that,"
Gen Carsten Breuer says.
He warns that Nato should be braced for a possible attack
in as little as four years....
And the sooner we are prepared the better."
European nations are circling the wagons as they realize they
must stand on their own in the face of a threat from the East,
and abandonment from the West.
The military awakening of Europe, and especially in
Germany, is no small matter.
Twice in the last century a militarized Germany plunged
the world into wars that took the lives of tens of millions.
We know that it is not in their heart to bring about a round
three, but the descendants of ancient Assyria will once again
wield the sword against the Israelite nations.
As it tells us in Isaiah 10, the modern-day descendants of
ancient Assyria, is indeed God's rod of punishment.
"Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger and the staff in whose
hand is My indignation.
I will send him against an ungodly nation, and against
the people of My wrath I will give him charge,
to seize the spoil, to take the prey,
and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
Yet he does not mean so, nor does his heart think so;
but it is in his heart to destroy, and cut off not
a few nations."
Germany's Biblical identity is explained in detail
in our resource Germany in Prophecy.
This great nation is destined to once again shake the world,
but it will not do it alone.
Ten nations will lend their military support to a
charismatic leader, who will bring the whole world
once again to war.
As we have already seen, Germany is gearing up
for war in as little as three to four years.
But as the Bible shows, a crisis, a charismatic leader,
a miracle-working religious figure, and ten nations or
leaders will combine to use this military might in a manner that
no one currently intends.
In the remainder of this program, I'll read some
of the Scriptures that explain all of this,
including what it says about how God will make Germany
one of His premier nations on earth following Christ's return.
This is why you need our resource--Germany in Prophecy.
And as with all of our resources, Germany in Prophecy
can be yours, absolutely free of charge.
So pick up the phone or go to our website to order
your free copy of Germany in Prophecy.
And when I come back we'll read what the Bible says about these
events that will shock the world sooner than you may suspect.
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The United States and Europe are pulling apart, and with
the Russian threat to their east, Europeans recognize
their need to unite as one for their own defense.
Furthermore, Germany realizes its need to take the lead.
The book of Revelation describes what we will see
in the near future.
Though we cannot know the exact timing in advance--as shown in
the previous segment of this Tomorrow's World program--
the time it will take Europe to prepare to withstand an
attack by a nuclear superpower to its east is short--
perhaps four years or less.
But Bible prophecy explains that this Beast power will do
far more than defend Europe against a Russian attack.
As happened twice in the last century, this German-led force
of "kings" (nations or groups of nations) will bring the
whole world to war once again.
We read in Revelation 17...
"The ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have received
no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour
as kings with the beast.
These are of one mind, and they will give their power
and authority to the beast."
And when does this happen?
At the return of Jesus Christ, as clearly indicated by
the next verse.
"These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will
overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings;
and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful."
Yes, it's at the time of Christ's return.
My father once told me that the Europeans could never get
together--that was conventional wisdom based on his knowledge
and understanding of the difference between the
nations of Europe.
Yet, this condition is exactly what the Bible describes.
These same ten nations found in Revelation are depicted in the
biblical book of Daniel as the feet and toes of a giant image
that King Nebuchadnezzar saw in a dream, recorded in chapter 2.
We know the ten toes of that image are the same as the
ten kings of Revelation, because of the context and
how they are destroyed by the returning Messiah.
Verse 41...
"Whereas you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter's clay
and partly of iron, the kingdom shall be divided;
yet the strength of the iron shall be in it,
just as you saw the iron mixed with ceramic clay.
And as the [ten] toes of the feet were partly of iron
and partly of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong
and partly fragile.
As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle
with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another,
just as iron does not mix with clay."
The next verse tells us when this fragile alliance
takes place--at the return of Jesus Christ to set up
a different kingdom.
Notice it in verse 44...
"And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up
a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall
not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and
consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever."
The Bible tells us far more than I have time on to explain
in this short program, and that's why we're offering
to you our free resource, Germany in Prophecy.
However, I want to leave you with a very encouraging passage
in the 19th chapter of Isaiah regarding the future of the
great nation of Germany.
Isaiah 19 and verse 24...
In that day Israel will be one of three with Egypt
and Assyria--a blessing in the midst of the land,
whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying,
"Blessed is Egypt My people, and Assyria [that's the ancient
name of modern Germany] the work of My hands,
and Israel My inheritance."
Events are unfolding so rapidly that between the time this
program is recorded, edited, and sent to stations for review
before airing, who knows how our world may change?
So be sure to keep reading Tomorrow's World magazine
and watching this Tomorrow's World program to ensure that
you are not caught off guard by fast-moving events that
are shaping our world.
And be sure to come back again next time when Rod McNair,
Wallace Smith, and I will be right here ready to share with
you the teachings of Jesus Christ, the good news of
the coming Kingdom of God, and the end-time prophecies
of the Bible.
See you right here next time.
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