For thousands of years, Damascus has stood as one of the oldest cities on earth, its fate tied to Israel and biblical prophecy. In modern times it has become a center of war, politics and spiritual tension. Recent developments there, according to Pastor James Kaddis, could mark the start of a major prophetic turning point.
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Pastor Kaddis said the latest political shift in Syria may carry deep prophetic and geopolitical consequences.
What’s Happening in Syria
According to Kaddis, major changes are taking place inside Syria that could reshape the region’s balance of power:
- New leadership with terrorist ties: Syria’s new parliament is led by Ahmed al-Shara, also known as Julani, the former al-Qaeda commander now ruling through the group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham.
- A controlled election: The recent vote was tightly managed, excluding most citizens and ensuring control by Sunni Muslim males. Only six women were chosen out of 119 lawmakers while Christians, Kurds, Alawites and Druze were almost entirely removed from representation.
- Silencing of minorities: Authorities canceled voting in Druze and Kurdish regions under “security” claims, erasing those communities from political influence.
- Atrocities and persecution: Reports from Reuters and the Associated Press describe mass killings of Alawite and Druze civilians by Julani’s forces. Kaddis said these acts are “hardwiring hatred into their law,” paving the way for greater persecution against Christians and those who support Israel.
- Foreign influence rising: With Bashar al-Assad gone, power has shifted toward Turkey and Russia, increasing instability along the borders of Israel, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey.
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Prophetic Implications
Kaddis believes these developments match a pattern described in Scripture, especially in Isaiah and Ezekiel.
“The world just saw something happen in Damascus that will affect the future of the entire region,” Kaddis said. “It’s impossible to ignore. This could be the start of a very prophetic chapter in world history.”
He warned that Syria’s transformation into a state legitimizing terrorism connects to Ezekiel 38’s prophecy of a northern coalition attacking Israel. “We know what’s going to happen when Russia leads a conglomerate of nations against Israel,” Kaddis said. “They will come from the north, and Syria will become the staging ground for it.”
He also noted Turkey’s growing ambitions under President Erdogan. “This is another power play by the international community that will benefit Turkey at the expense of Israel,” he said. “The world has changed, and these alliances are forming quickly.”
While the complete destruction of Damascus foretold in Isaiah 17 has not yet occurred, Kaddis said current events show “the prophetic pattern beginning to form.”
A Call to Discernment
Kaddis urged believers to stay spiritually awake and rooted in Scripture. “We need to be on alert,” he said. “You can’t control what’s happening in Syria or Israel, but you can engage in the spiritual war that’s unfolding. Christ could come at any moment, and it’s time to wake up.”
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As the Middle East shifts once again, Kaddis said biblical literacy and discernment are essential for understanding the times and preparing for what comes next.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
