CYRUS, IRAN, AND THE CALL TO STAND WITH ISRAEL By Josimar Salum

 CYRUS, IRAN, AND THE CALL TO STAND WITH ISRAEL

Based on an article written by Lance Wallnau: GOD IS CALLING US TO STAND ON HIS PROMISE DURING THIS CRITICAL MOMENT!

By Josimar Salum

21/6/2025

Cyrus the Great was a Persian king —historically and biblically recognized as the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire, established around 550 BC. His name appears in the Bible not merely as a political figure, but as someone whom God sovereignly raised up for a divine purpose.

Historically, Cyrus was Persian. The term “Persian” refers to the ancient ethnic and cultural group originating from Persis, which corresponds to what is today the Fars Province in Iran. The Persians were a proud and influential people who gave rise to one of the greatest empires of antiquity.

However, if Cyrus lived today, he would be considered Iranian—because modern-day Iranoccupies the same territory once ruled by the Persian kings, and the Persian people are one of Iran’s primary ethnic foundations. Cyrus was a descendant of the Persians, and therefore, by today’s standards, he would naturally fall under the national identity of “Iranian.”

An important distinction must be made between the terms “Persian” and “Iranian”: Persianrefers to the ancient ethnic and cultural identity rooted in the region of Persis, an identity still proudly embraced today, particularly within Iran. In contrast, Iranian is the modern national identity officially adopted in 1935, which encompasses all ethnic groups within the borders of present-day Iran, including Persians. Therefore, while Cyrus was Persian by blood, heritage, and empire, he would today be considered Iranian by geography and national identity.

God Is Calling Us to Stand Firm on His Promises in This Critical Hour. Like many of you, I’ve been deeply disturbed by the growing surge of anti-Israel rhetoric flooding the internet. The spirit of antisemitism is not merely ideological—it is spiritual. Even within patriotic movements like “America First,” some voices are now suggesting that the United States should distance itself from Israel. But this moment goes far beyond politics or alliances - this is spiritual warfare.

We believe we are once again encountering the ancient principality referred to in Daniel 10:13—the Prince of Persia. This powerful demonic force resisted the purposes of God in ancient times and required both Gabriel and Michael to overcome. What we are facing now is not just a war of narratives or policies - it is a supernatural clash for nations, destinies, and the fulfillment of prophecy.

Satan would love nothing more than to crush Israel, humiliate the United States, and destroy President Trump’s mission to restore America. But that will not happen.

In prayer, the Lord reminded me of something He spoke to me back in 2015:

Donald Trump is a modern-day Cyrus.

That word led me (Lance Wallnau) back to the prophecy in Isaiah 45:1, where God declares:

“I will go before you and level the exalted places,

to loose the belts of kings,

to open doors before you, that gates may not be closed.” (Isaiah 45:1, ESV)

The phrase “to loose the belts of kings” carried powerful symbolism in the ancient world. A king’s belt secured his weapons, his royal garments, and his authority to rule and fight. To loosen it meant to disarm him, to leave him vulnerable, unprepared, and stripped of power.

He is loosening the belts of kings in our day—disarming powers, destabilizing systems, and opening doors that no man can shut. Thrones are shaking. Elites are being exposed. Strongholds are losing their grip. And all of this is happening as part of God’s sovereign agenda to prepare the nations for the advance of His Kingdom.

And let us not forget: Cyrus didn’t even know the Lord, yet God still called him “My anointed.”

If God could use a secular Persian king to fulfill prophetic destiny, how much more can He use a president who has acknowledged Jesus, honored God’s people, and stood with Israel?

This is not the time to retreat in fear or be distracted by controversy. This is a time to pray, stand, and intercede with boldness.

The Battle Is Intensifying—But So Is the Movement of God

• Doors are opening.

• Thrones are trembling.

• Strongholds are breaking.

• Nations are being positioned for the greatest Gospel advance in history.

We are not passive observers—we are called to be intercessors, aligned with heaven’s purpose.

Let us walk with clarity.

Let us pray with authority.

Let us remain unshaken—rooted in the Word of God and led by the Spirit of God.

#ASONE

ANGELS, SERAPHIM, CHERUBIMS AND LIVING BEINGS by Josimar Salum

ANGELS, SERAPHIM, CHERUBIMS AND LIVING BEINGS by Josimar Salum

   Although for most believers it makes no difference whether angels are described with wings or whether in the Bible they sing or do not sing, for me it would be very consistent with what I have heard my whole life saying that angels sing and that they have wings. But more importantly, I need to examine the Scriptures carefully to really get to know what it says on the subject, regardless of what I believe or not.

   In the Bible, the text used to state that angels sing is Luke 2:13!

   “And immediately there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hosts, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!” Luke 2:13-14 KJV

   The Greek word for praise is “ainountoun” from “ainéo” which means “to praise”.

   However, there is a verse in Revelation that states that seven angels sang: “And I saw another great and marvelous sign in heaven: seven angels bearing the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of God is accomplished. And they sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: Great and wonderful are your works, Lord, God Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of saints!” Revelation 15:1, 3 KJV

   The word for ‘sang’ in Greek is ‘adousin’ from ‘adô’ which means to sing.

   At Isaiah 6:2, 6 we read: “The seraphim were above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their face, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. But one of the seraphim flew to me carrying a live coal in his hand, which he had taken from the altar with tongs;” Isaiah 6:2, 6 KJV

   In Ezekiel we read: “And there appeared on the cherubim the likeness of a man's hand under their wings. And his whole body, and his back, and his hands, and his wings, and the wheels, the wheels that the four had, were full of eyes all around.” Ezekiel 10:8, 12 KJV

   We learn that seraphim and cherubim are angels. However, I don't remember reading in the Bible that they are named as angels. I don't remember that there are verses in the Bible that classify them like this, but there are descriptions of other celestial beings.

   “And when the Lamb had opened one of the seals, I looked and heard one of the four animals saying, as in the voice of thunder: Come and see!” Revelation 6:1 KJV

   Are seraphim and cherubim angels in the Bible or just seraphim and cherubim? Would they be celestial beings like the living creatures?

   “And the cherubim were lifted up on high; these are the same animals that I saw by the river Chebar.” Ezekiel 10:15

   “The Lord reigns; let the nations tremble. He is enthroned between the cherubim; let the earth be moved.” Psalms 99:1 KJV

   “And he set these cherubim in the middle of the inner house; and the cherubim spread out their wings, so that the wing of one touched the wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall, and their wings in the middle of the house touched one another.” 1Kings 6:27 KJV

   But notice this verse especially:

   “You were a cherub anointed to protect, and I established you; You were on the holy mountain of God, in the midst of the fiery stones you walked.” Ezekiel 28:14 KJV

   Who was this cherub? I am not in a hurry to answer this question based on tradition, but I challenge myself to check the (whole) Bible to see what it is really teaching in light of these verses:

   “You are of your father the devil and you want to fulfill the desires of your father; he was a murderer FROM THE BEGINNING and did not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him; When he utters a lie, he speaks from what is his own, because he is a liar and the father of lies.” John 8:44

   “Whoever practices sin belongs to the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God manifested himself: to destroy the works of the devil.” 1John 3:8 KJV

   If the devil sinned from the beginning, would he have been an angel?

   “Another sign was also seen in the sky, and behold a dragon, great, red, with seven heads, ten horns, and on its heads seven diadems. There was battle in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels also fought; And the great dragon was cast out, that ancient serpent, which is called the devil and Satan, the seducer of the whole world, yes, he was cast down to the earth, and his angels with him.” Revelation 12:3, 7, 9 NIV

   When we hear or read something that contradicts our tradition and beliefs, we tend to reject and classify whoever wrote or said it as heretical. But heretical according to whom? When someone says something we should ask what they mean and ask for confirmation rather than summarily judging. If I reject what they tell me and what I read according to my doctrine, I am affirming that what I believe is 100% true, then I no longer need the Bible, I am the Bible.

   But as for what the Bible teaches about angels, you can start with this text and from there follow all its pages.

   “When evening came, the two angels came to Sodom, at the entrance to which Lot sat; When he saw them, he got up and, going to meet them, prostrated himself, face to the ground. and they called to Lot and said to him, Where are the men who came into your house late in the evening? Bring them out to us so we can abuse them.” Genesis 19:1, 5 KJV

   And finally carefully observing this warning:

   “Let no one become an arbiter against you, pretexting humility and the worship of angels, relying on visions, boasting, without any reason, in his carnal mind, and not retaining the head, from which the whole body, supplied and well-connected through its joints and ligaments grows the growth that proceeds from God.” Colossians 2:18-19 KJV

   #ASONE

HOW COME WE ARE MADE LITTLE LOWER THAN THE ANGELS ?

HOW COME WE ARE MADE LITTLE LOWER THAN THE ANGELS ?

Hey dad, answer me when you can please ! “You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.” Psalms‬ ‭8:5. 

These Scripture portions answer your question: 

“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father”? Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son”? And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.” In speaking of the angels he says, “He makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of fire.” But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.”” Hebrews‬ ‭1:3-9‬ 

What happen when we become sons of GOD?

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” John‬ ‭1:12-13‬ 

“It is not to angels that he has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. But there is a place where someone has testified: “What is mankind that you are mindful of them, a son of man that you care for him? You made them a little lower than the angels; you crowned them with glory and honor and put everything under their feet.” In putting everything under them, God left nothing that is not subject to them. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to them. But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered. Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. He says, “I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; in the assembly I will sing your praises.” And again, “I will put my trust in him.” And again he says, “Here am I, and the children God has given me.” Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants. For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” Hebrews‬ ‭2:5-18‬

#ASONE