A Blessing To All The World

When the Lord God established His binding and everlasting covenant with the Jewish people in Genesis 12:2-3 He said "I will make you a great nation (Israel), I will bless you, and you shall be a blessing. . .and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." This is the truth from God's word totally contrary to words of Israel's enemies such as Iran Clerics who say, "The Jews are filthy people who spread diseases and Israel is a cancerous tumor that must be removed from the Middle East."

Israel just celebrated her 65th birthday and the following is a partial list from an article about this birthday event showing how Israel and the Jewish people have indeed been a blessing to the world:

{1} Israel set up the most advanced field hospital in Haiti with 240 medical workers after an earthquake.

{2} Established a field hospital and aid to Japan after an earthquake in March, 2011.

{3} Vital heart operations at an Israeli hospital for 3,000 children of the developing world including 1,500 Palestinian children.

{4} Established a water purification system that delivers safe drinking water from almost any source.

{5} Developed an artificial desert oasis that helps feed millions of desert dwellers.

{6} Free cataract removal operations by Israeli eye doctors in Vietnam, China,  Myanmar and even Muslim countries.

{7} Developed a phone imaging system to diagnose and monitor malaria.

{8} A field hospital along Israeli's border with Syria to treat wounded Syrians.

{9} Solar-powered light fixtures on African and South American roads.

{10} Israel provides yearly trauma care training courses in Africa, South America and the Far East.

Again, this is a partial list of how Israel and the Jewish people have been a blessing to the world as the Word of God proclaimed in Genesis 12:2-3. We who love and support Israel need to be those who regularly proclaim these truths and encourage others to do likewise.

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Each Day,

Frank

Non-Military Threats To Israel

Almost everyday in the news we hear of military threats to destroy Israel from countries on its borders and those close by such as Iran. Additionally, there is always threats from terror groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. In fact, Psalm 83 describes the enemies of Israel saying in verse 4 "They have said, come and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more."

Now we learn there are additional threats to Israel which we could call or title "non-military threats." For example, the Council of Europe consisting of 47 countries to oversee The European Court of Human Rights just met and brought forth a motion. This motion exclaimed that Israel must stop any new or existing construction in the settlements of Judea and Samaria.

Maybe I am missing something here but what gives this Council the right to demand Israel stop construction on its own God-given land? Genesis 15:18. Israel's government reacted in a similar manner. Deputy Defense Minister Danon responded at an awards ceremony "I will not institute a construction freeze."

Another non-military threat to Israel is referred to as Cyber attacks. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said recently "Iran has recently increased Cyber attacks on Israel to also include attacks through their proxies Hamas and Hezbollah. These attacks are against our infrastructure but also against economic and civilian targets." 

We need to expand our prayers for Israel to ask God's hand of protection over these additional unique attacks. Psalm 91:1, 2, and 11 state "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of The Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust. For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways."

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Care This Day And Each Day,

Frank 

Middle East Unrest

Approximately one year ago we were hearing many reports about what was termed the Arab Spring. This term described violent rioting in the streets of many of the capital cities in the Middle East. The result was the governments in Egypt and Libya were overthrown with the resulting new governments controlled by the terror group Muslim Brotherhood.

The current situation in parts of the Middle East could be called the new Arab Spring or Arab Spring II. The blog of last week informed us of the turbulent situation in Syria and now we hear of violence in the streets of Turkey between police and demonstrators.

Could these scenarios in Syria and Turkey plus the fact that Lebanon is already under control of the terror group Hezbullah be setting the stage for the Battle of Gog and Magog as described in Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39? In Ezekiel 38:14-16 The Lord God is speaking to Gog {leader of Russia} to come from your place in the North with a mighty army and come against My people Israel. This mighty army will consist of forces from Turkey, Iran and Libya as mentioned in the early verses of Ezekiel.

However, The Lord God wins a mighty victory for Israel. Ezekiel 38:21-23, The Lord God says "I will call for a sword against Gog. . . .I will bring him to pestilence and bloodshed. . . .then they shall know that I am The Lord." Why is the unrest in Syria and Turkey possibly setting the stage for the Battle of Gog and Magog? These countries are in the direct path of the "Invasion From The North" which this battle is commonly called. The current unrest seems to open the door for this invasion.

How do we pray regarding all of this since we know the Battle of Gog and Magog is in the future according to The Word of God? We need to pray boldly for Godly wisdom for the leaders of Israel and for God's hand of protection for those who live in Israel!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Each Day In His Care,

Frank