QT 7 Jul 15, Isa 19:24-25, Our hope is not far away

Isa 19:24-25 (ESV) In that day Israel will be the third with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing in the midst of the earth, 25 whom the Lord of hosts has blessed, saying, "Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my inheritance."

NOTE: I believe this verse is a millennial kingdom prophecy and in it we see that both Assyria (Iraq, at least northern) and Egypt will survive as nations in the new kingdom. There will be a road between them going through Israel--I'm sure it already exists as it has in the past, but the difference is that it will be unhindered passage between the three nations. God calls Egypt, my people, which would mean they are believers. Israel has always been God's, and Iran is apparently a work of God, probably in the tribulation period. If the Antichrist does set up a kingdom in a new Babylon, there may be people who see through the falseness of his rule and turn to Christ during those days. But whatever happens, Iran will be a work of God in the last days. That day is coming and as the world continues to spin out of control, we must remember that we have a PROMISED future and a hope.