Bibi's Big Win

Newspaper headlines in Israel are declaring Benjamin Netanyahu's win in Tuesday's election as a "Shocking And Sweeping Victory." Israeli elections are very different than other democratic societies. Israeli voters elect a party from which the Prime Minister comes, who then must form a coalition from the other parties that will govern with the Prime Minister.

Israeli elections determine a value or seat total for each party and the total of all parties is 120. The elected party and its named Prime Minister must form a coalition from other parties of at least 61 seats. The parties forming the coalition will then be the governing body that is called The Knesset. Confusing, isn't it?

Netanyahu's victory is being described as a big surprise with some even calling it "A Miracle." Netanyahu's party (Likud) was projected to win around 20 seats but the final tally showed them winning 30 Knesset seats. Additionally, it appears a sure bet that Netanyahu will be able to form the coalition without much difficulty. 

Let me go back and look at the concept of all of this possibly being a miracle performed by our Lord God! Netanyahu's victory was accomplished even with overwhelming odds against him. The opposition, that did everything they could to defeat him, included the Israeli media; pre-election and exit polls; interference by foreign governments; and opposition parties including a new Arab party. It is also very important to realize that the closest opposition party, the Zionist Union, campaigned on turning half of Israel over to its enemies.

I am going to join the chorus of those proclaiming this victory A Miracle Of Our Lord God! Daniel 2:19-21 proclaim, "Daniel answered and said blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding."

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

Frank