Happy New Year! Im sure many of you are wondering what this New Year will bring. Joy, peace, happiness, or sorrow? Let me start out by saying that I am not a prophet, nor do I proclaim to be one. With that out of the way, this is what I personally believe will come forth during the year 2006:

Iraq- Will remain unstable as long as Syria and Iran continue to go unpunished for the efforts in funding the insurgency in Iraq. The United Nations and Europe continue to remain silent on Iran atrocious behavior towards Israel and the United States. Israel or the United States will be forced to enter a war against Syria or Iran.

Iran- Radical President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has not made it a secret that his country will build a nuclear weapon and use it against Israel. Look for increased tensions between Israel and Iran a possible war. Russia will enter the fray due to its nuclear pact with Iran.

Israel- With the Prime Minister of Sharon incapacitated due to a massive stroke, look for an unprecedented political change in the coming elections. The Roadmap for Peace will stall. Israel will be in survivor-mode this year as the Arab (Islamic) states that surround her become more outspoken for her destruction. There will be a war with Iran. Look for more Jews from North America to immigrate back to Israel.

United States- Eventually more troops will be pulled from Iraq. However, as the morality and Christian foundation of our country continue to be stripped by the A.C.L.U. and other political parties. The U.S. will rapidly corrode from within making America an easy target for the terrorist. It will be very surprising if America escapes a major terrorist attack this year.

Church- Increase division between so-called Christians and true Christians. The refusal of compromising on moral issues will be the focal point for this division. As Isaiah the prophet said, Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! (Isaiah 5:20) The true followers of Christ will face an increased battle towards Christian beliefs within the United States.

Summary- In closing, only the Lord actually knows the future. Based on scripture it is interesting to try to guess how things will come about in accordance with Biblical prophecy. With that said, I believe America needs to repent and pray to God for mercy. For if 2006 is anything like 2005, what major calamities (earthquake, hurricane, tsunami, flood, or terrorist attack) will reverberate around the world (especially in the U.S.) to force us to seek the face of the Lord?

Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man." (Luke 21:36 NIV)