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Sunday, March 1, 2026

A HISTORIC day

Psalm 9:6-7

King James Version

6 O thou enemy,

destructions are come to a perpetual end:

and thou hast destroyed cities;

their memorial is perished with them.

7 But the Lord shall endure for ever:

he hath prepared his throne for judgment.

Finally, it's been confirmed.

The tyrannical ayatollah, Khamenei, is gone.

From what we have gathered yesterday, since the battle began in the morning (8:15 a.m, Israel time, Saturday). -- something the brutal Islamic regime had not expected -- it was amazing coordination between Israel, and America.

As born again watchman, we knew it was the only way to defeat the enemy.

Through cooperation, precision, coordination, and most importantly through GOD's GRACE, prayer, and protection.

The "work" was "divided" --

Israel focused on the Islamic leaders.

America focused on the launcher, and military sites.

As with every democratic country, they were careful not to hit civilians, even as their enemies would hide behind civilians.

In June 2025, both countries used striking names for their military operations against Iran:

"Rising Lion", by Israel.

"Midnight Hammer", by America.

This February 2026:

"Roaring Lion", by Israel.

"Epic Fury", by America.

If those two, last campaign titles don't move you, I don't know what will.

They actually just speak for themselves.

Of course, things didn't begin overnight.

President Trump, as he is wont to do, EXHAUSTED all possible peace negotiations.

But, as expected by many, negotiations, and attempts at peace, failed.

It cannot be said America did not hold out the olive branch, or that Israel did not wait patiently for their own move.

Even as many Israelis were nervous Trump might "sell" out, or compromise their nation, through such "deals".

But let's not forget Trump and Netanyahu met SEVEN times previously, since Trump sat, the second time, in the White House in January 2025.

They had a lot of time to iron out their plans, review possible "scenarios", and repercussions.

Neither must we forget Trump's "Gulf" trip in May 2025.

Right then, he was able to identify his Mid-East friends.

There have been THREE peace attempts towards the Islamic regime.

But Khamenei wanted to keep his nuclear programs going.

Who else were they meant for, anyway?

Only for Israel, and America.

What the regime called "little satan", and "great satan".

Israel is GOD's holy nation.

GOD's WORD says so:

Deuteronomy 7:6

King James Version

6 For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God:

the Lord thy God hath chosen thee

to be a special people unto himself,

above all people

that are upon the face of the earth.

Deuteronomy 7:7

King James Version

7 The Lord did not set his love upon you,

nor choose you, because ye were

more in number than any people;

for ye were the fewest of all people:

Deuteronomy 14:2

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2 For thou art an holy people

unto the Lord thy God,

and the Lord hath chosen thee

to be a peculiar people unto himself,

above all the nations that are upon the earth.

Isaiah 43:21

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21 This people have I formed for myself;

they shall shew forth my praise.

1 Peter 2:9-10

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9 But ye are a chosen generation,

a royal priesthood,

an holy nation,

a peculiar people;

that ye should shew forth

the praises of him who hath called you

out of darkness into his marvellous light;

10 Which in time past were not a people,

but are now the people of God:

which had not obtained mercy,

but now have obtained mercy.

So, what does that make Iran's Islamic regime?

The one who brutally killed thousands of their own people recently, in order to stay in power.

The one who has repressed all thoughts of freedom.

The one America called to lay down their weapons, stop their nuclear programs, stop forming proxies in destroying Israel, and causing trouble all over the world.

The one Israel and America call the "head of the snake" of all these proxies (Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis -- the 3Hs).

The one sowing terror in their citizens, and throughout the world, in Khamenei's term of 37 years.

Surely, before America and Israel sought decisive action, they knew what they were up against.

They knew other countries would be hit, ESPECIALLY where American bases were.

It's something president Trump had to bear.

(But, of course, he prepared for such an eventuality.)

Even as some of these host countries initially showed they were more sympathetic to the ayatollah's cause.

Well, they can't be now.

Their own countries were hit.

Iran's missiles hit where they said they would hit.

Where the American bases were, some civilian sites, and even the Dubai airport.

So far, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Jordan, and Qatar were hit.

Oman, being the mediator, wasn't.

Qatar, being the funder, was.

Are these countries finally waking up?

In the meantime, Russia, China, and Turkey are closely watching the U.S. and Israel.

Even as they have subtly supplied the Islamic regime with weapons, in exchange for oil.

Fortunately, those three giants are on relatively friendly terms with Trump.

The president of the world's most powerful nation knows how to play his cards.

Precisely why GOD appointed him to be president in this crucial age, stage, and rage.

GOD knew what the Islamic regime was up to.

This fall of the terrifying Islamic regime is merely that next step to GOD's plan of stopping death, destruction, and oppression.

GOD always hears the cries of the oppressed.

Psalm 72:4

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4 He shall judge the poor of the people,

he shall save the children of the needy,

and shall break in pieces the oppressor.

He always knows, and sees, those who truly care for Israel.

Genesis 12:3

King James Version

3 And I will bless them that bless thee,

and curse him that curseth thee:

and in thee shall all families of the earth

be blessed.

Will crown prince Reza head the new government?

The Iranian people clamor for him.

President Trump was consistent.

He did not endorse any person.

He merely asked the Iranian people to take over their government.

That their new government must come from them.

Only they have the choice for new leadership.

Reminding them this may be their "only chance" to do so.

The battle has just begun.

America, Israel, and the Iranian people have to finish it.

Once, and for all.

Through GOD's blessing, of course.

And always, ACCORDING to GOD's will.

That is the secret in every success.

If it be GOD's will.

We had been consistent about Trump, too.

He has been beautifully consistent.

As you will see from these articles the HOLY SPIRIT guided me to write from the past year:

Love him, or hate him, GOD chose him

Trump's POLICIES are BIBLICAL

Trump's ways are STRATEGIC

As for prime minister Netanyahu, neither can he be outdone:

TOUGHEST job EVER

Help for the long-suffering Iranian people could have started a long time ago.

But Trump and Netanyahu knew what they were up against.

They had to coordinate peacefully, and precisely.

There had to be a right context to the conquering.

It must go according to GOD's timing.

And here we are now.

Even as there's still more to be done.

Let us all pray for peace for all nations.

And that GOD's SPIRIT shall alight upon all of us.

So we can know JESUS -- the Prince of Peace -- follow His commands, and love GOD, and each other.

Now, that would be TRUE victory for each one of us.

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BREAKING: Khamenei ELIMINATED; U.S.–Israel Strike DECAPITATES IRGC Command | TBN Israel

Gen Jack Keane commends ‘BRILLIANTLY EXECUTED’ operation in Iran

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Has Trump COMPROMISED himself?

Psalm 127:1

King James Version

127 Except the Lord build the house,

they labour in vain that build it:

except the Lord keep the city,

the watchman waketh but in vain.

Last night, I didn't quite know what to write.

For the past days was mostly observing the news.

As if this watchman was gathering some "clue", some "prompt".

Well, this morning, the HOLY SPIRIT woke me up earlier than usual.

And the idea was "planted" in my brain --

"Has Trump COMPROMISED himself?"

There have been "indications", but no real "confirmation".

It's as if SPIRIT was allowing me to explore some thoughts that had been in my heart for quite sometime now.

We've been writing about Trump BEFORE he even won.

And we've read his books some 30 years ago already.

A born again watchman's job is to watch, wait, warn, and worship.

And everything is tested by the WORD of GOD.

For the end, and the beginning, belong to GOD alone.

So, SPIRIT led me to think linearly, for starters.

He made me remember what concerned me the first time president Trump did his Gulf trip.

That Air Force One Qatar plane gift.

Trump accepted it.

Would he retrofit it?

Can he trust Qatar about it?

Would he be foolish enough to replace presidents' old, hardy plane, with a newer one?

Would you accept a Boeing plane that came from your country anyway?

ESPECIALLY from a country that funds antisemitism in your country?

Today, we're merely thinking out loud, as SPIRIT wants us to.

For in a span of nine months since then, a lot can have changed.

Usually in terms of man's thinking, and priorities.

In that 20 May 2025 mid-East article, we mentioned these:

Lucas Y. Tomlinson of Fox News, reported Saudi Arabia gave US$600-B in investments ("The after MATH").

Including the largest arms sales in history

Of course, the latter made Israel a bit nervous.

Their relations with Saudi Arabia comes, and goes.

But basically, they seem to tolerate each other.

One thing they share in common is "Trump".

They both like him.

He likes them both.

Then Trump goes to Qatar.

I wondered how MBS felt about that.

I wondered, too, how Israel felt about that.

Qatar chose to "exceed" Saudi's initial investment.

But you know how Qatar is with "money".

It's been reported they "fund" Hamas.

They also "fund" American universities, who are pro-Palestine.

And who rebel against Trump's administration.

But Qatar gave money to Trump, for economic deals, and university funding.

There's even that controversial US$400-M luxury plane.

That's why friends, and critics, are getting confused.

What's Trump up to?

What's Qatar up to?

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are not friends.

The former is Sunni; the latter is Shia.

And you know these factions in Islam.

And what of Israel?

Why didn't Trump visit his friend?

Does Israel feel sidelined?

Surely not, even if media claims she is.

Prime minister Netanyahu has already spoken with Trump, and vice-versa.

He has the honor of being FIRST visitor to the White House.

Also, he knows Trump needs to do his "Arab" deal.

After all, it might also be to Israel's benefit.

Why get in the way of your friend being friends with your enemies, or at least, some enemies.

Trump is a businessman.

No one can curtail that "business" brain.

It's got a life of its own.

Fortunately, Crown Prince MBS recognizes Jewish statehood.

"In 2018, he voiced his support for a Jewish homeland of Israel,[206] the first time that a senior Saudi royal has expressed such sentiments publicly."

-- "Relations with Israel", Wikipedia

As born again watchman, we say, "hands off" on Gaza, though.

Whatever Trump, and the Arab states, may be planning for it -- "Riviera" plan, or otherwise -- the land belongs to GOD, which He gave to Israel.

So, if any plan doesn't materialize, you know Who's calling the "shots".

Let's all have respect for tiny Israel, for she's "biggest" in GOD's heart.

GOD has jurisdiction over Israel, and the whole world.

Genesis 12:3

King James Version

3 And I will bless them that bless thee,

and curse him that curseth thee:

and in thee shall all families of the earth

be blessed.

So, what has changed in those nine months?

There is now clamor for regime change in Iran.

Israel and America want Iran to drop all ideas of being "nuclear", even as they're both "nuclear".

Understandable, considering Iran wants both countries destroyed.

Iran has always been considered the "head of the snake", with regards to the 3Hs -- Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis.

Ham, Hez, and Houth have attacked Israel EVERY chance they could get.

It's Iran's game plan; with Qatar reported to be funding it, too.

And now that prez Trump is exhausting all possible "deals" with Iran -- diplomatically -- both Saudi and Qatar seem to be taking Iran's side.

For her part, Israel knows she's not loved.

She's tolerated, and yes, even feared.

Is that why they want to destroy GOD's tiny nation?

Oh, if only people would read the Bible.

If only people were taught by the HOLY SPIRIT to understand it.

They'd see there's no chance of destroying Israel.

She is the apple of GOD's eye.

Zechariah 2:8

King James Version

8 For thus saith the Lord of hosts;

After the glory hath he sent me

unto the nations which spoiled you:

for he that toucheth you

toucheth the apple of his eye.

Now, we don't know if that Qatar plane has been delivered to president Trump yet.

It caused quite an uproar then.

But Trump being Trump merely shrugged it off.

He said it will be for his presidential "library".

You know how past presidents want to leave "legacies".

Thus, libraries, and such.

Well, Trump will definitely have the largest library, housing a plane outside yet.

Is Trump collecting "trophies"?

Do his mid-East friends (who love money and power themselves) think he can be "bought" through "gold" and "glitter"?

Do they think they've got him all "mapped" out?

Has he got them all "mapped" out, too?

The U.N. has been remarkably quiet over the Hamas atrocities committed against Israel on 7 October 2023.

The world has even turned against Israel, going pro-Palestinian, and all that.

Militant Islamists seem to be taking over the world.

And then Trump happened.

Not only that, he closed his borders.

It became "Make America Great Again".

And now, there's a clamor to "Make Iran Great Again", too.

To further the momentum, Trump creates his "Board of Peace".

Nations who want in ought to accomplish this:

"Countries that wish to be permanent members of the BoP must pay US$1 billion into a fund controlled by Trump; otherwise, each country serves a three-year term which may be renewed at his discretion."

-- "Board of Peace membership" (Wikipedia)

Smart one, this Trump.

If they don't want you, create your own.

Interestingly, the U.N. sits on American soil.

Wouldn't that give America authority over her?

But so far, U.N. has changed policies on Israel.

And then GOD puts in Trump to be prez.

GOD can foil any plans man has.

But He can also allow it for a time.

Until He steps in, and STOPS all that foolishness.

Only a believer can really comprehend GOD's WRATH.

If you love the LORD, you must also fear Him.

Only He's got the power over EVERY nation.

But many nations are not believers.

So they forget that.

A "believer" becomes "heathen" to them.

We are called "infidels".

And yet the Bible calls them that, too.

Wouldn't you rather believe the GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?

The One Who has been consistent, and full of love for mankind?

The One Who gave us Scripture, which has nearly one-third prophecy?

The One Who knows the end, from the beginning?

Isaiah 46:9-10

King James Version

9 Remember the former things of old:

for I am God, and there is none else;

I am God, and there is none like me,

10 Declaring the end from the beginning,

and from ancient times the things

that are not yet done, saying,

My counsel shall stand,

and I will do all my pleasure:

So, has Trump really compromised himself, accepting all those gifts from his Gulf trip?

Has he exercised strength, and not weakness?

Are all his warships on real standby?

Or merely "posturing"?

Will deals overlap, or backfire?

Will the people of Iran finally get their regime change?

Are Israel and America really friends?

Well, one thing we do know is that Israel is consistent.

Whatever deals Trump may have or have had with her enemies, Israel wants to rely on her own supplies, too.

She's still suffering from Biden "trauma".

She knows friendship, with any nation, can be "flighty".

But she is grateful to Trump for America's time, money, and energy.

Let's not forget Netanyahu was FIRST White House visitor.

And recently, he had his SEVENTH visit.

That says a lot, too.

Now, we're not really sure what Trump's "Faith Office", through Paula White, is advising him regarding Scripture.

ESPECIALLY with regards to Israel.

They have not been vocal about it.

And I wish ALL pastors would be.

Truth be told, there can be NO women pastors.

Apostle Paul was adamant about that.

But you know how the world is.

They change GOD's laws to suit theirs.

BIG mistake.

Psalm 19:7-11

King James Version

7 The law of the Lord is perfect,

converting the soul:

the testimony of the Lord is sure,

making wise the simple.

8 The statutes of the Lord are right,

rejoicing the heart:

the commandment of the Lord is pure,

enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of the Lord is clean,

enduring for ever:

the judgments of the Lord

are true and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold,

yea, than much fine gold:

sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned:

and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Trump seems to be friendly with many.

Even with Israel's enemies.

Or, at least, to those who have declared war on her.

Bear note she doesn't declare war on others.

They declare war on her.

And because of that, she has to defend herself.

Surely, she's mighty tired defending herself all the time.

And shame on all those nations ganging up on tiny Israel.

Aren't they tired of doing that, too?

Don't they have any other focus, or objective?

Don't they have a life, apart from hating Jews, and Israel?

But lo, and behold, she holds her own!

Only through GOD's GRACE, of course.

Would it be safe to say then, that Trump, seemingly being a friend to all, is a friend to no one?

Only GOD knows.

That's why we ALWAYS turn to Scripture.

It's the ONLY reliable thing in this world.

How to succeed in everything you do?

Heed the LORD's command, that's all.

Many verses in Proverbs 16 has much to say about that.

This is GOD's POWER over ALL of us:

Proverbs 16:1

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16 The preparations of the heart in man,

and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.

Proverbs 16:2

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2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;

but the Lord weigheth the spirits.

Proverbs 16:3

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3 Commit thy works unto the Lord,

and thy thoughts shall be established.

Proverbs 16:4

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4 The Lord hath made all things for himself:

yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Proverbs 16:7

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7 When a man's ways please the Lord,

he maketh even his enemies

to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:9

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9 A man's heart deviseth his way:

but the Lord directeth his steps.

Proverbs 16:11

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11 A just weight and balance are the Lord's:

all the weights of the bag are his work.

Proverbs 16:12

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12 It is an abomination to kings

to commit wickedness:

for the throne is established

by righteousness.

Proverbs 16:16

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16 How much better is it

to get wisdom than gold!

and to get understanding

rather to be chosen than silver!

Proverbs 16:17

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17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil:

he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

Proverbs 16:18

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18 Pride goeth before destruction,

and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 16:19

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19 Better it is to be

of an humble spirit with the lowly,

than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Proverbs 16:20

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20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:

and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

Proverbs 16:25

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25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,

but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Proverbs 16:28

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28 A froward man soweth strife:

and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

Proverbs 16:29

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29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour,

and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

Proverbs 16:32

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32 He that is slow to anger

is better than the mighty;

and he that ruleth his spirit

than he that taketh a city.

Proverbs 16:33

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33 The lot is cast into the lap;

but the whole disposing thereof

is of the Lord.

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

POWER of the EAST

Matthew 2:1-3

King James Version

2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea

in the days of Herod the king, behold,

there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews?

for we have seen his star in the east,

and are come to worship him.

3 When Herod the king had heard these things,

he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Why does "east" matter?

I come from southeast Asia.

There is also the Middle East.

But we are not what matters.

All that matters is the "east" in Jerusalem.

What is its significance in Bible prophecy?

What is the world's future regarding the "east"?

As you saw from the verses above, "wise men from the east" sought the "King of the Jews", the day JESUS was born.

Soon as GOD made me born again in September 2019, He led me to Bible prophecy right away.

That's how I got introduced to the EAST, and its significance.

One of the most important, and very telling factors to the future of the world is this:

On "The Eastern Gate in Prophecy"

And I wondered, to this day, why does the Bible particularly mention the "east" when it refers to GOD, JESUS, the tribe of Judah, and here's where SPIRIT led me -- through Scripture:

Numbers 2:1-4

King James Version

2 And the Lord spake unto Moses

and unto Aaron, saying,

2 Every man of the children of Israel

shall pitch by his own standard,

with the ensign of their father's house:

far off about the tabernacle of the congregation

shall they pitch.

3 And on the east side toward the rising of the sun

shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah

pitch throughout their armies:

and Nahshon the son of Amminadab

shall be captain of the children of Judah.

4 And his host,

and those that were numbered of them,

were threescore and fourteen thousand

and six hundred.

That shows the relation, and importance of the tribe of Judah the "east", and Israel, right from the start.

It's what JESUS, the "great high priest" from Judah came for, as prophesied:

Jeremiah 23:5-6

King James Version

5 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord,

that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch,

and a King shall reign and prosper,

and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

6 In his days Judah shall be saved,

and Israel shall dwell safely:

and this is his name whereby he shall be called,

The Lord Our Righteousness.

But here's more, this time, about an eastern gate*:

Ezekiel 43:1-5

King James Version

43 Afterward he brought me to the gate,

even the gate that looketh toward the east:

2 And, behold,

the glory of the God of Israel

came from the way of the east:

and his voice was like a noise of many waters:

and the earth shined with his glory.

3 And it was according to the appearance

of the vision which I saw,

even according to the vision that I saw

when I came to destroy the city:

and the visions were like the vision

that I saw by the river Chebar;

and I fell upon my face.

4 And the glory of the Lord came

into the house by the way of the gate

whose prospect is toward the east.

5 So the spirit took me up,

and brought me into the inner court;

and, behold, the glory of the Lord

filled the house.

Ezekiel 44:1-3

King James Version

44 Then he brought me back

the way of the gate

of the outward sanctuary

which looketh toward the east;

and it was shut.

2 Then said the Lord unto me;

This gate shall be shut,

it shall not be opened,

and no man shall enter in by it;

because the Lord, the God of Israel,

hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut.

3 It is for the prince;

the prince, he shall sit in it

to eat bread before the Lord;

he shall enter by the way of the porch of that gate,

and shall go out by the way of the same.

Matthew 24:27

King James Version

27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east,

and shineth even unto the west;

so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

From the verses above, here are the KEY phrases, and declarations:

"we have seen his star in the east"

"on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies"

"the gate that looketh toward the east"

"the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east"

"the glory of the Lord came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east"

"Then he brought me back the way of the gate of the outward sanctuary which looketh toward the east; and it was shut."

"This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the Lord, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut."

"It is for the prince; the prince, he shall sit in it to eat bread before the Lord; he shall enter by the way of the porch of that gate, and shall go out by the way of the same."

Look to the EAST.

To that eastern gate in Jerusalem.

Where "the Lord, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it".

Where it remains shut to this day.

Where a Muslim cemetery has been put in, to block it.

And where JESUS shall return.

Find your BEARINGS.

Turn to JESUS now!

*NOTE: If you want to know where the EASTERN gate is, in Jerusalem, have a look at this article SPIRIT inspired me to write two years ago:

REBUILDING the GATES

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