The Speech

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speaking at the conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations raised the question, "If the emerging agreement with Iran is a good one, why hide the details?" Netanyahu raised this question the same day the United States decided to reduce the exchange of sensitive information about the Iran talks. Netanyahu continued, "Just as Iran knows what agreement is being offered, it is only natural that Israel should know as well since it is the most threatened by a Nuclear Iran."

Tensions have risen recently between Israel and the United States since the Speaker of The House of Representatives, John Boehner, invited Netanyahu to speak at a joint session of Congress about the threat of a nuclear Iran without involving the White House. Netanyahu has said he cannot guarantee his address to Congress will prevent world powers from signing a bad nuclear deal with Iran, but it is his obligation to go and make a case for Israel.

Last week, some Israeli politicians urged the Prime Minister to cancel his upcoming speech believing the speech would have a negative impact on United States - Israel relations. The Prime Minister has also been accused of using the speech to enhance his position for re-election since his speech is scheduled for March 3rd just prior to the Israeli elections.

As a result, all of this raises the question - Is the Prime Minister's speech worth it? Absolutely! Netanyahu continued in his recent message, "I don't see this issue in partisan terms. The survival of Israel is not a partisan issue. It concerns everyone, all the supporters of Israel from every political stripe. The fight against militant Islamic terror is not a partisan issue. The effort to prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons is not a partisan issue. Now, can I guarantee that my speech in Congress will prevent a dangerous deal with Iran? Honestly, I don't know?" 

We who love and support Israel can play a vitally important part during these difficult and challenging times.  1Timothy 2:1-2 says, "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, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence." Additionally, in Ephesians 6 we are encouraged to "Put on the armor of God" and in verse 18 we should be "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints." Our Lord God makes a way for us to be victorious against our individual enemies but also desires for us to intercede for all leaders especially in Israel and the United States.

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

Frank