Well, those prophecies weren't meant for them anyway- I doubt they understood completely what they were seeing. But did they see symbols, or real-time futuristic events, or a combo of the two? Maybe a little of both.
My point being this-- does this port deal, spiritually, in your gut- give you the willy's? It does me. And we are commanded to "watch" over and over again in the Bible. These passages may involve us. I hope they don't. Even so, I thought I'd put them out there for people to read and decide for themselves. The literal city of Babylon, in Iraq, has no seaport, so I assume it is another major port.
I think we have to be flexible on matters of prophecy, so we'll just have to agree to disagree.
Oh, yes, they were meant for them as much as us. In fact, many of them needed to hear it more since the church didn't have the kind of support we have today. And they may not have understood completely but neither do we.
The fact that Babylon was mentioned, yet it wasn't a seaport strengthens my belief that John was speaking of commerce in general, not necessarily the sea.
In answer to your question, no the port deal does not give me the willies. In fact, I would have the willies if it was rejected. I'm grateful for the UAE...without their and other allies' help we'd have a LOT more trouble in the WOT. I think President Bush has his eye on the ball. Have a good day!
Bilda....
If'n they lay waste to these ports how about we just continue to use those ports where the Saudis have facilities?... okay.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1584235/posts
Reckon why these people would make this huge investment and then destroy and lay waste to the country that is the largest user of their export?... I don't think they can use all that sand they have underfoot over there. Do you reckon they expect to lay waste and destroy the US and then have a homeland to live in?
Are you any kin to the bildaburger group?