Annexation ?

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu mentioned recently that he appeared to be open to annexation of the West Bank in the aftermath of the failure of the peace process. He went on to say that the idea of annexation is gaining ground with leaders of Israel. Netanyahu also confirmed his opposition to Left-wing ideas of territorial withdrawal from portions of the West Bank.

"The 2005 disengagement from Gaza strengthened the terror group Hamas resulting in thousands of rockets being fired at residents of cities in Southern Israel" said Netanyahu. He went on to explain that the only way a Palestinian State can be possible, it must function as a demilitarized zone which recognizes the Nation - State of Israel. He went on to question "How do you reach this type of solution if you cannot get it through negotiations which officially ended on April 29th." Complicating the situation further, Fatah has anounced it is working currently to unite with Hamas and Israel has continually stated it will not negotiate with a terror organization.

All of this type of talk between Israeli and Palestinian leaders revolve around the age old question - Whose Land Is It? The answer to this question is addressed by our Lord God in His word in the book of Genesis twenty two times. The Lord addresses it first as part of the Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis 15:18 when He says to Abraham "To your descendants I have given this land, from the River of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates." Our Lord God gave almost the whole Middle East to His covenant people through the linnage of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. However, this land has been divided up many times. Currently, the enemies of Israel and the world media want to divide up again.

Should Netanyahu even consider the concept of annexation? I prefer to leave the answer of this question to The Lord as we bathe it in fervent prayer. "Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority," 1Timothy 2:1-2. Will you join me in praying on a regular basis for all those in authority but especially for the leaders of Israel?

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

Frank