On May 14th, 1948, the greatest nation on earth became an official nation. On that day, Israel was attacked by 5 other nations. And by the hand and grace of God, they were all soundly defeated. Once again, in 1956, they went to war with Egypt in a dispute concerning the Suez Canal. In 1967, in what is called the Six-Day War. This war was fought with perennial enemies, Jordan, Egypt and Syria. Six other nations sent troops as a help to defeat Israel. They were still angry over their defeat 19 years earlier. Israel once again defeated them by God's help. The Yom Kipper War, which began on October 6th, 1973, an attack that caught Israel by surprise as it was their most holy day (Day of Atonement). Syria, with Iraq, Libya, and Jordan with other help knew the Israelis would be involved in their ceremonial duties. They attacked with overwhelming odds. Consider this. In the Golan Heights, Israel faced them with 150 tanks compared to 1,400 Syrian tanks. On the battlefront with Egypt Israel just had 500 troops in comparison to 80,000 troops for the enemy. Israel fought back and was victorious once again. Tell me God wasn't involved?
1. Israel is God's chosen people.
God called Abraham out of Ur of the Chaldees. He told him to leave his country and his family, to a place He would choose. Abraham is known as the Father of many nations. God looked throughout the earth and found a man he could trust. A man who would follow him through the thick and thin. He found a faithful man of God.
2. God has has given them a promise.
God promised Abraham that as the stars of the sky, that is how his descendants would be. That they would multiply and be a blessing to many people in the earth.
3. God has given them their land.
God chose mount Zion, Judea, Samaria as their habitation. With Jerusalem as their undisputable, undivided capital. Psa 2:6
4. That they would be a blessing to the world.
Did you know many inventions were created by the Jewish people? There has been tremendous breakthroughs by those of the Jewish heritage. From Albert Einsten, to Leonard Bernstein. Even the cell phone was invented in Israel by Motorola. There is so much more, I cannot interject it here, for the sake of space. Christ Jesus came from Jewish parents. The gospel came to us through the land of Israel. Jewish authors, with the exception of Luke, wrote the New Testament. God's people are a blessing to the world.
- My love for Israel
I have always loved Israel. And I recognize this is not a topic, anybody else would even think about sharing. But it is VERY important. This is part of our worldview and biblical view as Christians. Next year, hopefully, either I will go there or to South Africa, Capetown. I'm leaning towards Israel. That is my land (Though I am an a Mexican -American with German blood by way of Durango, Mexico. How crazy is that?). I want to walk where Jesus walked. Want to see where He died. Stand in the Garden where he faced the most excruciating pain. My son's name, Elias, was a result of one Israel's greatest prophets, which had inspired me. I told my wife if we had another son, I would either call him Israel or Ariel. After one of their greatest military generals. Ariel Sharon. I had felt, if there was ever a war, that I would gladly go and fight for Israel. This is God's people. And even though, the Jews have rejected Christ as their Savior. Though they're "still" awaiting their Messiah. God still loves them. They have suffered at the hands of many heathen throughout history. You can just begin to imagine the pain they've gone through., Wow! Think about Hitler, that demon possessed man. All he conspired to do against God's people. I'm sure he's thinking about it to this very day. A few insightful movies I suggest you watch is Schlinder's List, by Steven Spielberg. A tremendous motion picture. Or the recent film called Defiance. Ok, Ok. Another movie I love is Munich. Tells the story of the attack against Jewish athletes in Munich, Germany. And their counterattack against their evil cohorts. What is happening currently, you ask?
1. We have a government who wants to divide their land.
The U.S. and many other world governments have their opinion as to the Palestinan issue. it's to give back land to the Arab people. Yet, God has given the land to Israel. End of discussion. That is why I love the policies of Benyamin Netanyahu. The current president of Israel. I see in him a heart like David. He's like, "no, no, no. The land is ours. And I don't care what anybody says." In the past you've had guys like Shimon Peres (Can you tell I keep with what's going on over there? Well, it's important!, That's why.), and Ehud Olmert, and many others that felt they had a right to give land away. The Arabs DO NOT want peace. They want blood! Just look at Gaza. As soon as they gave that land up, Hamas, that terrorist organization took over and began shooting rockets and causing harm and damage, with help from Iran. They do not want peace.
2. Israel is faced with enemies on all sides.
Iran and its president is quoted as wanting to destroy Israel from off the map. They are currently developing nuclear weapons. They are surrounded by armies continuing to arm themselves to the teeth for future war against Israel. The whole of the wicked Al Qaida and Islamic nations are bent on the destruction of Israel. And of course, it is devil inspired. Its true. Even our own news media is highly against Israel. They lie, and twist the news as to make Israel look like a bully, and a criminal. If you only look at the map of that part of the world. You'll see they are completely surrounded, by enemies on all sides. They are the only democracy in the Middle East. God promised Abraham, "I will bless him who blesses you. And I will curse him who curses you." Gen. 12:2-3. That is why it upsets me when nations come against Israel. They are actually coming against the Lord. They're fighting against God. Even that Peanut farmer has said some bad things against Israel. You know that peanut farmer, Jimmy Carter. One of the most weak and jellyfish backboned presidents the U.S. has ever had. I wholeheartedly reject the stance of our current government and whatever government, wanting to give land back to the enemy. And sad to say, our country is setting itself for a fall, and a curse according to scripture. America is the only true friend Israel has ever had in the world. We must continue to support them. They are the only peace loving nation in that part of the Middle East. Another thing, (Here I go again). for all the Mumbo Jumbo Obama spouted off in the recent election. Pretty much the guy did anything and said anything to get elected. Then as soon as he went into office, overturned some of his promises. Including saying he was a Christian, then overturns abortion laws. Even him in his -still -freshman state, has attempted to give Israel, some"Ultimatums". Like if he wants to "school" Israel. Look, he's not had much prior international experience. Then he wants to give God's elect, ultimatums!! What nerve!! What gall! Anyhow, let's go on.
What is it God wants us to do?
1. He wants us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
Pray for the favor of God over their land. That God would have his way in the streets of Israel and Jerusalem. Psa. 122:6-9
2. He has called us to pray for their salvation.
Look at the pain of how Paul felt, when he said in Rom. 9:1-3. In essence, he's saying, 'I wish I could go to hell, so my people could be saved." Imagine the love!? We as Christians should not boast against the Jewish people, though they rejected Christ. We have been grafted into the family of God. We must pray for them.
3. He wants us to support the Jewish state.
We are pretty much the only true friend Israel has in the world. They know, that Christians support and love them. They must know, that that support will never end. If we want to be blessed. If the body of Christ wants the blessing from God. Then we must do whatever we can to support God's chosen people. God is still at work within them. Though, even at this point, they have laws in Israel for proselytizing. One day, they will see Jesus Christ as their Messiah. Sad to say, it might be in the Great Tribulation. But that is up to them and God. The good news is, that there's many of the Jewsih heritage who have come back to the God of their forefathers. PTL!
4. Keep an eye on what's going on in Israel.
The reason being is, whatever affects that nation affects us, as a country and as Christians.
I have in this blog, attempted to share what's important to the body of Christ. And what's important to me as a pastor and leader. This is a very important point. Its something that's very dear to me. It should be something that also burns within your heart. Your love for Israel. May it never waver. May it never be subsided through the news media. May we attempt to lead those of the seed of Abraham to the Lord Jesus Christ. May we as a country never lose our support for that land. Our very future depends on how we believe, behave towards it. God bless you.
Leave any comments if you can. I'll try to respond. Have a beautiful week! Oh, and game was awesome yesterday(Monday at The Angel Game. Sorry for being late).
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