Gilad Shalit's return to Israel on October 18, 2011,  in exchange for 1,027 Muslim terrorists, appearing as a holocaust survivor, barely able to walk.
Gilad Shalit was just a young 19-year-old when he was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, specifically by the famed Hamas commander Ahmed al Jabari.  In the darkest recesses of our minds, we can only try to imagine the horror and torture this young man endured for more than five years in terrorist captivity.  Kidnapping and torture is not in accordance with the rules of international engagement of war, but fits in the category of "crimes against humanity." 

As Gilad Shalit was released, only months after his 25th birthday, it was apparent to see that he was emaciated, pale, shaky and barely standing on his feet, as he emerged from a dark dungeon of torture after being held captive for over five years. 

Gilad Shalit was released only after 1,027 Muslim terrorist prisoners were exchanged for his release.  It was Ahmed al Jabari who planned the kidnapping of this very young Israeli soldier, and who was responsible for his torturous captivity in a dungeon of a prison for over five years.  One might ask, Where is justice? 

"The ax just fell" on Ahmed al Jabari!

God is a just God, and though judgment is delayed for a season, the Word of God tells us that each one will "reap what he has sewn" in this life. 

After Hamas refused to stop their consistent bombing of Israel from Gaza, and with more than a million Israelis were confined to their homes in terror for more than three days, Israel struck back on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, killing Hamas commander Ahmed al Jabari with pinpoint precision, as he drove through Gaza City.  An Israeli missile precisely struck his car, killing him instantly in a firebomb.  That is God's just judgment, and there is more to come, according to Bible prophecy. 

What appears to be next on the prophetic timetable is Russia's (ancient Gog-Magog) invasion against Israel, along with Iran (ancient Persia), Sudan (ancient Ethiopia) and Libya, which is precisely outlined in Ezekiel 38.  

"The wicked plots against the just and gnashes upon him with his teeth.  The Lord will laugh at him, for He sees that his day is coming" Psalms 37:12-13.

"I have see the wicked in power, spreading himself like a green bay tree, yet, he passed away and, lo, he was not; yes, I sought him, but he could not be found" Psalms 37:35-36. 

"Fret not yourself because of evildoers and do not envy workers of iniquity, for they will soon be cut down like the grass and wither as the green herb" Psalms 37:1-2.

I serve a just God, who gives space for the wicked to repent.  If they refuse, He exacts just judgment.  His Word is sure and never fails. 

My God promised His children eternal life, for those who receive His gift of pardon, through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.  Have you received your pardon of sins through the death of Jesus, the One who paid the penalty for all of our sins?  If not, please visit the How Can I Be Saved page of this website.  Salvation is simple - it's only a prayer away.  God bless you.