world events leading up to revelation?

Greetings, I will make this short as possible, but I must admit, this has been something on my mind for the past year. In the back of my mind, I've always pondered the thought if the events in today's world are lining up with the events in the book of Revelations. This thought was a quiet whisper at first, and actually quite dismissive, until recently. I didn't know how strong this thought was until, without thinking about it, I just blurted out my question to my Grandmother's pastor: 'do you think that today's events are leading up to the events as outlined in the book of Revelations'? I follow the news with strong interest, and earnest, and look at how they compare with what I read in the Bible. I have not seen any pastors cover the book of Revelations, though Tim LaHaye has written a book about it.  I have not read the book yet, but intend to when I am ready. I underline this by saying that I have to prepare myself for whatever is in Mr. LaHaye's book, as there are two things in place here. One, the Bible, though I am a believer, is subject to a lot of interpretation, hence, the creation of man made religions.  And two, when I read anything, I approach it with an open mind. As the Bible is a constant, living, and breathing tool of how to live my life, like the Bible says, I protect my heart (and my mind) when I read interpretations of it. I am of the thought that when one opens him/herself to God and all his blessings/direction/and wisdom, the devil, like the Bible says is walking to and fro seeking those he may devour, hence, I'm careful to whom I open my mind to, and whom I take in. I digress. I am looking at the events of Israel and Palestine, and how various nations are aligning themselves against Israel. Though I am not familiar with the history of the conflict, I am watching this with great interest, because God chose Israel (Jacob) as His people. The seven year treaty, per the book of Revelations has not come into play. However, the conflict is growing so tense, something is going to occur...whether that something is a treaty or war, is what is in question.  The pastor, interestingly enough said no, because of this same reason, and that the one world currency has not come into place yet. However, with the drastic crash of the euro, this has me thinking: are events being lined up to where this will happen?

This is heavy, and obviously has been on my mind for some time.

What do you think????

Miss DeeDee