Israel And The Church

Israeli United Nations Ambassador Prosor on October 8th wrote a letter to the President of the United Nations Security Council. He pointed out that on Tuesday, October 7th two Israeli soldiers were seriously injured when three explosive devices were detonated in Northern Israel. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the planting of the devices. Prosor went on to state "I cannot be expected to stand by as Israel's citizens are continually put at risk and will not accept any attacks on its territory." The government of Israel holds the government of Lebanon responsible.

How ironic! Just weeks after the Gaza War ended, there have been a number of dangerous incidents on Israel's Northern border where the Civil War in Syria has spilled over into the Golan Heights. We also know Hamas is rebuilding its tunnels and regathering weapons for its next skirmish with Israel. Israel must be on constant alert along all of its borders and constantly contend with the possible threat of a nuclear Iran.

In the October Bridges For Peace Teaching Letter, author Dr. Bill Adams included a section entitled "Israel And The Church: God's Combined Arms Team." Adams stated that non-Jews play a strategic role in the struggles Israel faces every day. Deuteronomy 32:43 states "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His servants and render vengeance to His adversaries; He will provide atonement for His land and His people." We, who are Gentiles, are actually commanded to rejoice in what God accomplishes for His people on His land.

It should not surprise us that the Bible believing church has emerged as the primary Gentile ally of Israel today. While Israel commits her sons and daughters on the ground, Christians engage in the spiritual battle and aid the Jewish people as they move back home to Israel. Christian assistance includes praying, providing tangible help and speaking out in support of Israel. By faith, we "Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem," Psalm 122:6 while looking forward to the day when Israel will "learn war no more." Isaiah 2:4.

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

Frank