The Future Of Israel Part Two

This week's message is part two of a continuing series of messages about the future of Israel with the book of Ezekiel as the main source. Last week we learned The Lord is bringing His people back to their own land; He is their True Shepherd and a time of true peace is coming. This week, we study a prophesy to the Mountains of Israel (Judea and Samaria) in chapter 36.

"Thus says The Lord God: 'Because the enemy has said of you, aha! The ancient heights have become our possession, therefore prophesy, and say, thus says The Lord God: because they made you desolate and swallowed you up on every side, so that you became the possession of the rest of the nations.'" Ezekiel 36:2-3. This prophesy is now history. In early 1950, Jordanian King Abdullah annexed the districts of Judea, Samaria and East Jerusalem. In order to reduce Jewish claims to the area, the King dropped the Biblical names Judea and Samaria and announced that the annexed land would be known as the West Bank. Jordan occupied Judea and Samaria from 1948 to 1967.

Our Lord God restored Judea and Samaria to His covenant people through the War of 1967. Why? Ezekiel 36:5-6 say "Therefore thus says The Lord God: Surely I have spoken in My burning jealousy against the rest of the nations and against all Edom. . .thus says The Lord God: Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy and My fury, because you have borne the shame of the nations." Notice that The Lord twice speaks of His jealousy over this land for it is His land that He gave to His people. He is not about to give it up now or any time in the future. Hallelujah!

Our Lord God speaks a warning of judgement upon those nations which would bring harm to Israel. Chapters 35-36 mention Edom specifically who shamefully mistreated Israel and currently does not even exist. Lastly, current news reports illustrate the Peace Talks once again appear to be in trouble not able to reach goals previously set. I believe The Lord has spoken clearly! Let us continue to pray "Thy Kingdom come and Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven."

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

Frank