Hard to Imagine This Happening Isn't It?

My retired pastor, Pastor Anderson, has always pointed to this verse as one of the things that happens before the end times.

Isaiah 19:23-25(NKJV)

23In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian will come into Egypt and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians will serve with the Assyrians.

24In that day Israel will be one of three with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing in the midst of the land, 

25whom the Lord of hosts shall bless, saying, “Blessed is Egypt My people, and Assyria the work of My hands, and Israel My inheritance.”

It is my understanding that this reference to Assyria is not to be confused with modern day Syria.  Assyria as referred to here would be Iraq.

Now think about that.  Egypt, Israel, and Iraq; allies who peacefully coexist and trade. 
 

Nope, don't think we are there yet!  :)