Israel - A Year In Review

This past year has been a year of breakthrough and expansion concerning the For Zion's Sake ministry. We believe The Lord has called us to be those who support Israel and the Jewish people. During the last couple of months of 2012, I sensed The Lord encouraged me to "expand the tent pegs" of this ministry. The result is the "For Zion's Sake" blog which started in January, 2013. As a result, approximately 1,100 people have read the blog in countries all over the world. Just consider if many of our readers would also expand their tent pegs to spread these messages in support of Israel. We are humbled and are Praising The Lord with Thanksgiving.

As 2013 draws to a close, a review of key events in Israel or affecting Israel  is appropiate. Let us start by looking at those events in which we want to thank and praise our Lord God:

Israel is experiencing relative calm with few internal terrorist attacks or bombings from Gaza.

The Muslim Brotherhood was banned in Egypt.

The Egyptian government has controlled terrorism in the Sinai and closed weapon smuggling tunnels into Gaza.

Israel has sent medical relief teams to extreme weather destruction areas throughout the world.

The Jewish people continue to move to Israel or "Make Aliyah" in steady numbers.

Israel continues to be a world leader in medical technologies and other innovations.

On the other hand, the following scenarios need our continuing prayers:

The Civil War in Syria continues and at times spills over into Israel and Lebanon.

Palestinians leaders persist in proclaiming "Israel does not have a right to exist."

Iran continues to be a threat to Israel and the whole world even though Iran's President says "All this is not intended for nuclear weapons."

Judean and Samarian products are boycotted expecially in Europe.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu continues to remain strong. He commented recently "My responsibility is to ensure the survival, security and longevity of the one and only Jewish State. In our time Biblical Prophecies are being realized. The people of Israel have come home never to be uprooted again!" Let us in 2014 also stand strong with Israel with our prayers and other avenues of support.

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

Frank