Israel and God's time clock...

Israel is God's prophetic time clock. Jesus told His followers, "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors!" (Matthew 24:32-33). Jesus was speaking of His return and the end of the age. He was letting us know the signs by which we would know to look for His appearing. Israel is depicted in Scripture by the fig tree. Since the modern nation of Israel was established in 1948 until today, God's clock is ticking down the minutes of Christ's return. We are in the last days described in Matthew 24. Jesus' instructions to us are to watch and pray (Mark 13:33). We see the fig tree budding in the land of Israel and we harmonize with God in prayer for the fulfillment of His promises to this special nation, His Chosen People, the land where He has caused His name to dwell.