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The True Heroes of Liberty
by Rick Joyner
January 26, 2005
If you believe the news media, the war in Iraq has been an unmitigated
disaster. I disagree. In fact, I think it will prove to be one of the greatest
victories for freedom and democracy since the fall of the Berlin Wall. It is
also in Iraq that some of the greatest, most noble soldiers in the war for the
liberation of the oppressed are now arising-the citizens of Iraq who will soon
risk their lives to vote.
America, the great seedbed and hope for freedom and democracy around the
world, barely had a 60 percent turnout of voters in the recent elections. Rain
in any region would have seriously depressed even these numbers. The Iraqis,
who will vote in their upcoming elections, will actually risk their lives to do
so, and yet it seems certain that they will have a greater percentage turnout
than the U.S. elections. It is a marvel that they are not only willing to do
this, but many have expressed that they consider voting one of the greatest
privileges of their lifetime!
As one of the Iraqi candidates recently said when reminded that winning
this election would make him an even bigger target for terrorists, his reply
was: "It would be an honor to die as a soldier for democracy." I do not think a
more noble statement has been made since Patrick Henry said, "Give me liberty
or give me death." As a Christian, who is fundamentally committed to the truth
of the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise, I take off my hat to these
great souls who are arising from among the Muslims of Iraq. It is right to give
them aid in any way that we can in their struggle.
It is not likely that we will ever know the true story of what is
happening in Iraq from our news media. However, as the recent elections in
America made clear, in general the media is quite out of touch with reality.
The cancer of cynicism has so blinded the overwhelming majority of modern,
Western journalists that they can only see problems and mistakes, and seem
almost completely blind to positive accomplishments. This is why they are now
missing one of the important stories of our times. Their own credibility has
now fallen below that of any other profession, including televangelists and
lawyers.
Anyone who relies on the present news media for their information or
perspective on just about anything will be deceived. It has not always been
this way and hopefully it will change, but it is the present reality. One
obvious indication that things in Iraq are not the way they are being portrayed
by our media at home is the fact that 80 percent of the soldiers in Iraq, who
know what is happening there better than anyone else, voted for President Bush
because of his Iraq policy. Half of these were registered Democrats. In all of
the emails that I have received from troops there, what is happening in Iraq is
actually very different from what is being reported at home.
We must understand that almost everything now reported in our media is
slanted toward a predetermined perspective. The deception is not just in the
reports themselves, though this can be the case, but also in what is reported.
News that does not support their perspective or agenda simply will not make the
news, with but a few exceptions. This will change in time because more and more
are awakening to the truth about the media every day. The increasing slide of
media credibility is demanding change, if for no other reasons than economic
ones.
WMD?
So was it worth it for America to invade Iraq? Yes. Even if the Weapons
of Mass Destruction (WMD) are never found it will have been worth it, but
before addressing why, I want to say something about the WMD. Even though our
government now seems to have abandoned even the search for these weapons, and I
may now seem to be just about alone in this, I maintain, as I always have, that
WMD were in Iraq, and I believe they may still be there. As I said before the
war, the scariest thing in the world would be if we do not find them.
You may think that I am just refusing to admit that I am wrong, but that
is not the case. Even if you discount the seemingly wrong intelligence about
Saddam's WMD (I am still not convinced that it was wrong), it does not make
sense that Saddam did not have them. Let me briefly explain.
We know Saddam had WMD because we gave them to him during the Iraqi war
with Iran. That is the tragic truth, but it is true. We also know that he had
them because he used them on the Kurds. The U.N. was given an inventory of
these weapons as recently as 1998. Where did they go? Saddam never produced any
evidence of their destruction. Also, why would Saddam risk the invasion by the
Coalition if he was not hiding or protecting something?
So, if he had them why didn't he use them during the invasion? That is a
good question, but there is a logical answer to it. It was because of the
brilliant Coalition war plan. Saddam was expecting at least a 30-day air war
before the ground invasion because that was how we did it in the first Gulf
War. However, the Coalition began the invasion with a lightning ground assault
that kept the Iraqi forces reeling from the very first hour. They obviously
tried to get protective gear for chemical and biological warfare to their front
line troops so they could use them, but were never able to do this because
there never was an identifiable front line until we were in the streets of
Baghdad.
Enough chemical and biological WMD to destroy all life in the region, and
maybe on the planet if placed strategically, could fit into the back of a
couple of semi-trucks. Iraq is a very large territory; it would be easy to hide
them so that they could never be found. So why would our Administration not
maintain this and keep up the weapons search? There could be a very good reason
for it, which no one is discussing, and it would be irresponsible to discuss
such reasons at this time.
If this potential scenario is in fact the case, and in due time the true
story can be made known, it will make our President one of the most courageous,
noble, and brilliant, men to have ever sat in that office. If this story can
never be made public, which is possible, he will still have been such a
President, but few will ever know it. I personally do not believe that
President Bush cares as much about being known for this as he cares about
protecting America and indeed much of the world from a danger far worse than
most can even imagine. In fact, it may be much better that most remain ignorant
so they can go about their lives normally, without the kind of fear that such
knowledge could generate.
However, for those who pray, the dangers that the world is facing right
now from terrorism is far worse than all but a very few are aware. It is also
likely that not only the best defense, but the only defense we have against it,
is a good offense that keeps them on the defensive. If the terrorists have a
reprieve that is long enough, it is very likely that without Divine
intervention, we will be hit far harder than we were on 9/11. However, Divine
intervention is not only a factor, but the greatest factor. The Lord is
presently protecting us. Anyone who really understands what is happening in the
war on terror is well aware of this and has plenty of evidence that we have had
Divine protection until now. Let us never take it for granted.
For this reason we need increasing prayer protection for our leaders, our
soldiers, and our countries. As I have maintained for years, there is a lot of
nuclear material missing from former Soviet stockpiles. Even if they do not
presently have the sophistication to set off a nuclear bomb, a single dirty
bomb could kill millions, as well as render large regions uninhabitable for
decades. If they can release just one, they believe that they can hold the rest
of the world hostage to do their will. We must not let down our guard. Prayer
is by far the most effective weapon that we have in this war.
Because of this great threat, it is understandable that many will
maintain that Iraq was a diversion from where we really needed to be
concentrating our efforts. I am convinced that it was not, but was in fact
necessary, and in due time I think we will understand why. Even if the WMD were
not there, the Iraq war has not been a distraction, but a brilliant strategy
and the benefits are considerable, greatly outweighing the cost. Let us briefly
look at just a few.
The Advantages of the Present Conflict
Like it or not, America has been raised up in this time to fight against
some of the most diabolical evils of all time. These include Nazism, communism,
terrorism, and other extreme "isms" that are the most desperate enemies of
truth and freedom. Step back and think about what condition the world would be
in today if America did not stand up to Nazism and communism. Terrorism is an
even more sinister enemy, and the consequences of letting terrorism win would
be even more intolerable. This is a noble cause. It is also one that we do not
have any choice but to fight unless we want to be slaves to such as the
Taliban.
This is not to imply that all Muslims, or even a large percentage, are
like the Taliban, but it is the nature of the cult of terrorists. They have
already proven this in the country where they gained political
control-Afghanistan. Finally, in Iraq, even with the continual attacks and
short life expectancy of those who would join the police or military, Muslims
are starting to fight back in increasing numbers. Believe the media or not,
most Iraqis are very thankful for the help they have been given by America and
her allies. They, too, want us to leave as soon as possible, which is
understandable as no nation wants to be occupied, but they are thankful, and do
count us as a true friend.
Those who are fighting against America and democracy in Iraq are the
former oppressors of Iraq who have lost power. All who benefited from the
Hussein regime greatly fear majority rule in Iraq and believe that they are now
fighting for own their lives. However, we need to pray for a wise leadership to
arise in Iraq, who, like Nelson Mandella in South Africa, will determine that
there is no time for revenge and that any form of retaliation is not in
anyone's best interest.
The others who are so desperate to defeat democracy in Iraq are the
terrorists. Few seem to have noticed that since the war in Iraq began,
terrorist attacks around the world have greatly decreased. There have been
some, but not nearly on the scale as before the war. Iraq has been the flypaper
for terrorists, and if we were not fighting them there we would be fighting
them in our own backyards. These terrorists have no choice but to fight there
because if democracy gets a true foothold in the region, their form of
extremism is doomed. Democracies may have disputes and argue with each other,
but they do not go to war with each other.
Another great advantage of the war in Iraq is the training of the future
leaders of America. This is not just military leaders, but as some articles
have come out recently, corporations and other large organizations learned long
ago that combat veterans make the best leaders. The prosperity we now enjoy is
mostly owed to the World War II veterans who returned with a maturity, resolve,
and endurance in numbers that were unprecedented in our history. It was
inevitable that they would propel us to accomplishments that were
unprecedented.
War is hell; it comes from hell; and no one in their right mind likes it.
But if you are going to prevail in this present world, those who have been
through its crucible will make the best leaders. From Vietnam, to the first
Gulf War, to the recent and present conflicts, America is being salted with
those who will prove to be some of our greatest leaders for a long time to
come. This is a part of a Divine provision to preserve America for a long time
to come, which will include some of the most difficult times the world has ever
known.
I am thankful to live in a nation that values life so much that the loss
of a single soldier is news and causes the nation to lament. However, just as
no general could ever be successful if he were too concerned about casualties,
America has to learn to accept the casualties we are now suffering as an
acceptable price to pay in this war. We have, in fact, paid a very low price to
date. Of course, many who have lost family members and friends may not feel
this way, but it is a remarkable tribute to the character of the nation that so
many of them do, and are very proud of their relatives and friends who paid the
ultimate price for our sake.
Future Leaders for the World?
Iraq is a great nation with an extraordinary people, as is all of
biblical Assyria, Egypt, and their close cousin, Israel. Biblical Assyria
includes all of the nations from present Iraq to the Sinai. Something
remarkable in history is going to arise from that region, which is prophesied
in Isaiah 19:19-25:
In that day there will be an altar to the Lord in the midst of the land
of Egypt, and a pillar to the Lord near its border.
And it will become a sign and a witness to the Lord of hosts in the
land of Egypt; for they will cry to the Lord because of oppressors, and He will
send them a Savior and a Champion, and He will deliver them.
Thus the Lord will make Himself known to Egypt, and the Egyptians will
know the Lord in that day. They will even worship with sacrifice and offering,
and will make a vow to the Lord and perform it.
And the Lord will strike Egypt, striking but healing; so they will
return to the Lord, and He will respond to them and will heal them.
In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria, and the
Assyrians will come into Egypt and the Egyptians into Assyria, and the
Egyptians will worship with the Assyrians.
In that day Israel will be the third party with Egypt and Assyria, a
blessing in the midst of the earth,
whom the Lord of hosts has blessed, saying, "Blessed is Egypt My
people, and Assyria the work of My hands, and Israel My inheritance."
This is a biblical prophecy which must be fulfilled and obviously has not
yet been fulfilled. God is going to do something in this region that will be
far beyond anything human diplomacy could ever accomplish and will cause the
entire world to marvel. We cannot go into much detail now, but it is time for
it to be fulfilled. As Daniel prayed when he recognized that it was time for
the remnant to return from bondage to restore Jerusalem, let us begin to pray
for it to now come to pass.
Again, with all that they are facing, if the Iraqi people turn out to
vote in as great numbers as it appears they will, they deserve to be
acknowledged as the new heroes in the war against tyranny-the true and
courageous freedom fighters of the most noble kind who risked their lives to
cast their vote. Such people are worth fighting for. PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE
ELECTIONS AND THE NEW NATION THAT IS BEING BORN. IT COULD BE ONE OF THE MOST
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS SINCE THE REBIRTH OF THE NATION OF ISRAEL. These great
people are worth the cost. I live my life for the coming kingdom, but confess
to being thankful to be a citizen of a nation that has such values. I am
likewise thankful for the other courageous and noble nations of the Coalition
that feel likewise.
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