This connection speaks to me

The vulture is a bird of prey. Its claws are not as strong as an eagles to seize and tear its food; consequently, it seldom attacks healthy animals. Vultures primarily feed on prey already dead, wounded, or sick. Vast numbers have been seen upon battlefields. They gorge themselves when prey is abundant.

I've been thinking about the connection of a Perry Stone video about Ezekiel 39:17-20, to Jesus' words in Matthew 24:28.

Ezekiel 39:17-20 [NLT]:
17 “And now, son of man, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Call all the birds and wild animals. Say to them: Gather together for my great sacrificial feast. Come from far and near to the mountains of Israel, and there eat flesh and drink blood! 18 Eat the flesh of mighty men and drink the blood of princes as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all fattened animals from Bashan! 19 Gorge yourselves with flesh until you are glutted; drink blood until you are drunk. This is the sacrificial feast I have prepared for you. 20 Feast at my banquet table—feast on horses and charioteers, on mighty men and all kinds of valiant warriors, says the Sovereign Lord.

Matthew 24:28 Just as the gathering of vultures shows there is a carcass nearby, so these signs indicate that the end is near. [New Living Translation]

Matthew 24:28 Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather. [New International Version]

Watch Perry Stones video: "On Location From Israel Series Part 15- Birds of Prey "

I've always wondered why Jesus spoke about vultures in Matthew 24:28. That verse seemed out of place to me until I saw the connection to Ezekiel 39:17.

One million ravenous birds of prey migrate through the area of Bashan today, notably during the Jewish festival months. The Ishmaelites have in the past attacked Israel during the festival months (i.e. Yom Kippur War of 1973), thinking that it is when Israel is at its most vulnerable.

Can you see God working towards the prophesied feast of flesh mentioned in Ezekiel 39? The end is becoming clearer. Praise the Lord! What awesome things he has in store for those who love him.