The above question has been one that people have pondered as far back as the time of Abraham. This tiny sliver of land called Israel in the Middle East is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. Additionally, one might notice that Israel is mentioned in the world media almost every day and wonder why.
The word of God is very clear in defining who has inherited this land from God. The Lord said to Abram in establishing the Abrahamic Covenant "To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates," Genesis 15:18. In reality, this original land given to Abraham and his descendants included almost the entire Middle East. However, history reveals this land has been divided up many times by man resulting in their judgment, Joel 3:2.
The enemies of Israel claim that Ishmael and his descendants are also descendants of Abraham and the land is theirs. There is a major problem with this type of thinking since God established His everlasting covenant with Isaac and his descendants in Genesis 17:19. Numerous other scriptures also validate that God gave this land to His original covenant people - Amos 9:15; Jeremiah 31:35,36; Ezekiel 37:24.
Why is the land of Israel in the news so often? Prophetically, all world events revolve around Israel since Jesus is coming back to the Mount of Olives, Zechariah 14:4 and He will set up His throne in the City of God, Jerusalem. Zechariah 14:9; Philippians 2:10,11.
We can be participants in this continuing debate by speaking the truth when The Lord gives us opportunity and by praying "Thy Kingdom Come And Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven." Matthew 6:10. As we pray this Scripture we are asking Jesus to come back to earth soon and establish true peace on earth. . .PRAISE THE LORD!
May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Care Now And Forever,
Frank
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