Return of Germany

Germany’s fourth World Cup championship has rekindled long-suppressed feelings of pride and patriotism in a nation that has felt constrained by its militaristic past. However, the victory could be one more critical factor in the transformation of a nation that is at a crossroads in its history. In recent years, Germany has emerged as “Europe’s reluctant leader” and an economic superpower that is seeking to establish its role in the world (The Washington Post, July 13, 2014). NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen addressed this issue recently when he stated, “Germany has become such an important actor on the world stage economically and politically that it can’t simply sit back when it comes to international affairs. Germany is strong, and everyone expects it to take on an active role. That is decisive for Europe’s future” (spiegelonline, July 11, 2014). 

Bible prophecies have long foretold that Assyria (modern Germany) will play an active role on the world stage at the end of the age. Germany will lead an end-time revival of the Roman Empire that will dominate Europe as the “king of the north” (Daniel 2:42-44; 11:40-44; Revelation 17:12-13). That German-led confederation will be used by God to punish the Israelite nations that have forgotten God and turned from His ways (Isaiah 10:5-6).

To learn more about Germany’s surprising future, read our article entitled “Resurgent Germany: A Fourth Reich?”