A cursory look at the Middle East this week would convince even the most optimistic that the turmoil in most Middle Eastern countries does not point to any future hope for peace.
In Tunisia, the president had to escape to Saudi Arabia under the cover of darkness while masses faced an embattled police force on the streets of Tunis.
In Lebanon, the regime of Saad Hariri collapsed and a pro-Hezbollah Prime Minister was appointed in his place.
In Egypt, for the first time in modern history, thousands of people took to the streets in protest in every city along the Nile Valley.
In Jordan, Muslim brotherhoods are calling for a national strike. All of this does not bode well for Israel's future.
While everyone is afraid of Iran's build up of nuclear weapons -- bombs that are capable of reaching Israel -- Iran is not waiting for a nuclear bomb. Instead, they are stirring up trouble on every side of Israel's borders. Iran's cruel and cunning calculations are as follows:
1. There is anger and frustration among the populous of Arab countries due to dreadful economic hardships. So the Iranian minions are traveling far and wide to stir these pots.
2. Iran is convinced that the American administration has proved either unable or unwilling to take a stand in support of these secular Arab governments.
3. Iran also knows that Islamic brotherhoods and movements in Arab countries are far less concerned about the Sunni/Shiite division between them than the hatred for secular governments and for Israel.
All of this creates a perfect environment for toppling current regimes and replacing them with anti-Israeli militant Islamic governments, thus tightening the noose around Israel's neck.
This could all be wishful thinking on the part of the Iranian power-hungry and maniacal regime. For Israel could easily annihilate Iran's military power from the air. But they would be extremely hesitant to do so without the support of the American administration, which has flatly told them to "stay put." If the Israelis go ahead and attack Iranian installations, this, no doubt, would create a public relations nightmare for the Jewish nation.
While my analysis of this situation originates primarily from my sociological background, my gospel preacher instinct knows that Jesus Christ is the only answer to man's trouble. And that is why, two years ago, I launched a satellite television channel that is currently beamed directly into these troubled areas, as well as into Europe. Available to 140 million homes, it brings the message of love, forgiveness, and peace along with a prayer from our hearts that the Gospel would change not only lives, but societies.
Will you join me in this prayer?
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