“U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commenced Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, at the direction of the President of the United States. U.S. and partner forces began striking targets at 1:15 am ET to dismantle the Iranian regime's security apparatus, prioritizing locations that posed an imminent threat.” 1
This is what I woke up to Saturday morning. I’ve been following and praying about this since then. While I have read several good posts about what was going on and why, this morning was the first time I saw a post asking if this was the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. That kind of surprised me. I want to ask,
Is this the fulfillment of biblical prophecy? Is this the beginning of the end?
Prepare yourself, here’s my answer…I don’t know.
We have to understand that not every event in the Middle East is the fulfillment of prophecy. It is a volatile region of the world – stuff is happening all the time, but not every event marks the end of the world.
Even though I haven’t seen anyone claiming this is the beginning of Gog and Magog, why is it that Christians so often react to events like this as if they are the fulfillment of prophecy and that the end is upon us? I think it’s because we are so eager for Christ to return that we become overzealous. It’s silly, and foolish, and harmful. You can only “cry wolf” so many times. As we all know, we are already mocked when we claim “this is the beginning of the end.”
Here is another reason some Christians are so focused on events in the Middle East – this is the part of the world and the players who will be involved in end time events. The first advent took place here. So will the second. This is genuinely a hot spot!
Here’s the reason why I am especially interested: I believe in the restoration and salvation of Israel. I believe this is God’s promise to them. Consequently, I believe their return to the land is fulfillment of prophecy. For this conviction I have been called a Zionist. I googled, zionism meaning. This is what I received:
AI Overview
In simple terms, Zionism is a nationalist movement
that supports the development and protection of a Jewish homeland in the
historic Land of Israel (Palestine), aiming for Jewish self-determination and a
safe haven, stemming from a deep connection to the land and centuries of
persecution, leading to the creation of modern-day Israel. It's about the
right of the Jewish people to have their own state and sovereignty in their
ancestral territory, driven by cultural, religious, and political aspirations
for security and self-governance.
I suppose that makes me a Zionist. I believe that according to His promises and purposes God is restoring Israel. This does not mean I automatically agree with everything Israel does. In addition, I recognize they are in the land in unbelief, there is a still a deep work of God to be done in them. What it does mean is I believe God has promised to return them to the land and to restore them to Himself, and that all Israel shall be saved. 2
Finally, I believe Christians should be eagerly anticipating the return of Jesus Christ to set up his kingdom on the earth. We should be prepared for his return: Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.3 But we must be aware of and prepared for the time of great trial and tribulation preceding his return. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.4
Is Operation Epic Fury the beginning of the end? I don’t know.
Is this area of the world a part of end times biblical prophecy? I believe so.
Is the Lord Jesus Christ coming again in power and glory? This I know so.
How should we respond to all this?
My soul, wait thou only upon
God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my
salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my
salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in
God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before
him: God is a refuge for us. 5
1 USCENTCOM Press Release | Feb. 28, 2026
2 Romans 11:26
3 2 Peter 3:14
4 Matthew 24:13
5 Psalm 62:5-8
