Lessons Learned

We are all aware of enemy attacks against Israel almost on a daily basis. They come in all forms - terror attacks in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria; missiles launched into Southern Israel from Gaza; Hezbullah missiles launched into Northern Israel and the constant verbal threats to destroy Israel from the Palestinian Authority and Iran. Israel was even attacked by Arab neighbors the day after it was established in 1948.

A very encouraging article on the Bridges For Peace website caught my attention this week. It listed "Lessons Learned" over the years on how the Israelites have learned to live with but more importantly how to defeat its enemies. 

This Week's Message Shares The Highlights Of This Editorial 

Jihadis do not want peace - they want to annihilate Israel - building in Jerusalem or Judea and Samaria is not the cause of the attacks . . .

Israeli's are fighting back with defiance - men, woman, old, young, are fighting with pepper spray, rolling pins, umbrellas, etc . . .

If Israeli's appear terrified, they lose - they have learned to live normal lives but to be cautious and alert . . .

They are declaring if you mess with us, you lose - they want to survive . . .

They have learned very little help comes from other countries . . .

They will not allow Jihadis to teach in the schools, have rallies on the Temple Mount, blare messages from Minarets or in the Knesset . . .

They Declare They Will Never Leave Their Land Or Divide Jerusalem.

Isaiah 65:17-19 say, "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for behold, I create Jerusalem as a rejoicing and her people a joy. I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people; the voice of weeping shall no longer be heard in her, nor the voice of crying."

The Jewish people are determined to win their current battles. Isaiah 65 shows our Lord God giving them a final victory. We can join them in their daily battles by our prayers of support and protection.

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

Frank