A Coincidence?

April 1st, the President of the United States announced a "Framework" nuclear agreement with Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu immediately warned that this will threaten the very existence of Israel. However, the significance of the date needs a much closer look.

On the Jewish calendar for this year, April 1st coincided with Nisan 13, the date in history when King Ahasuerus of Persia signed an agreement for the destruction of the Jews in his country. President Obama made his announcement on the very same day of the month that King Ahasuerus and his leaders had previously come together to issue their statement. This historical reference comes from Mark Bilz, Pastor of El-Shaddai Ministries in Bonney Lake, Washington.

Is this just a mere coincidence or is our Lord God showing us something very important from His perspective? Author Joel Richardson states, "The God of Heaven and earth frequently orchestrates world events in such a way to demonstrate His perspective. It is the cynic that dismisses the possibility of a Divine hint as a mere coincidence. I think we need to be looking at this very seriously." 

Iran does not recognize Israel's right to exist. Their leaders have said they will burn Tel Aviv. One nuclear weapon would wipe out this city of 400,000 people. Additionally, news reports within the last few days report that Russia has decided to sell to Iran defensive missiles.

How do we, who love and pray for Israel, respond to such reports as these? I believe we need to be on our knees more than ever and pray more powerfully and effectively with wisdom from our Lord God. Proverbs 4:1,5,7 say, "Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding. . .Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. . .Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom, and in all your getting, get understanding." 

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

Frank