Why the End Times Are a Season of Opportunity, Not Fear
In a recent interview with Charisma Media, Rabbi Jason Sobel offers a fascinating exploration of the prophetic significance of our current times, weaving together biblical narratives, the Hebrew calendar and modern-day events. With a mix of deep spiritual insight and practical encouragement, Sobel paints a picture of hope and opportunity amid what he calls a pivotal season in history.
Year of the Window: A Season of Opportunity
“We are living in extraordinary times,” Sobel begins, drawing a connection between the Hebrew year 5785 and the Gregorian year 2025. He refers to this period as the “Year of the Window,” emphasizing its significance as a season of divine opportunity. “Windows represent the potential for opportunity. It represents the potential for change,” Sobel explains, adding, “The first time we read about windows in the Bible is God told Noah to put window in the ark. So it’s interesting, I believe we’re living in the days of Noah, and the first time we read about [a] window is [in] connection with Noah. And it’s kind of like that window represented the opportunity for a different future that was free of some of the corruption and the negativity of the past.”
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Sobel believes this window signals an opening for spiritual renewal, personal breakthroughs and global shifts. “For a lot of people in this last season, they’ve been waiting for God to open the door, but the doors haven’t opened, and we’re like, ‘God, why aren’t you opening this door?’ We feel kind of stuck,” he notes. “What’s interesting is that biblically, last year was the four. Four is the door in Hebrew, [it] was the ‘year of the door.’ Doors represent transition. So last year was a transitionary year, but actually windows are better than doors. And I believe what’s going to happen in the season is…we’re so focused on wanting God to open the doors, and God is saying, ‘Listen, I’m going to open windows.’” Sobel elaborates on this theme with a testimony from his own life, recounting how firefighters once climbed through a window to rescue his locked-out family. “God often works in unexpected ways,” Sobel says. “When doors seem closed, He’ll open a window and make a way where there seems to be none.”
Lessons from Joseph: A Season of Promotion
Central to Sobel’s message is the connection between the current season and the story of Joseph. He highlights Joseph’s journey from being falsely accused and imprisoned to his eventual rise to power. “This is a season of promotion,” Sobel declares. “I believe it’s a season that God is going to take people from the prison to the palace. I believe it’s a time when those that have been falsely accused, that the false accusations that have been made, just like they were made against Joseph, they’re going to be exposed for what they are.” Sobel also ties this narrative to current events, likening Joseph’s trials to the challenges faced by leaders like President Donald Trump, who, Sobel says, has a “prophetic role to play in this season.”
Gog and Magog: Prophetic Insights for the End Times
Sobel’s insights also touch on the end times, drawing from Ezekiel’s prophecy about the battle of Gog and Magog. He identifies Turkey, rather than Russia, as a key player in this future conflict. “Turkey’s actions in the Middle East are significant,” Sobel says, warning of its growing military power and ambitions to restore the Ottoman Empire. While these developments may seem ominous, Sobel encourages believers to see them through the lens of biblical prophecy. “God’s Word is unfolding before our eyes,” he says. “This isn’t a time to fear but a time to prepare.”
Preparation, according to Sobel, involves both spiritual and practical steps. He urges listeners to steward their resources wisely, likening this season to Joseph’s role in preparing Egypt during the seven years of plenty. “We may be entering a time of prosperity before a season of testing,” Sobel suggests. “But like Joseph, we are called to use this time to store up and care for others when challenges come.”
Revival and Hope in the End Times
Despite the weight of these prophetic insights, Sobel’s message is ultimately one of hope. He emphasizes the role of revival, both in America and globally, as a key aspect of this season. “I believe we are on the verge of a great move of God,” he says. “This is a time for the Holy Spirit to breathe new life into our hearts, our communities, and our nations.”
Rather than viewing the biblical end times with fear or apprehension, Sobel encourages readers to embrace them with anticipation and faith. These times are not about endings but new beginnings, where God’s promises come to life and His kingdom is established in fullness. Sobel urges believers to stay vigilant, trust in God’s plan, and step into the opportunities He is providing. “Watch for the windows God is opening,” he says. “Step through them, and be part of the incredible things He is doing in the world today.”
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
