A Controversy?

An interesting event happened in the Middle East last week which was viewed as controversial by one group of people but was also viewed as a very positive step forward by another group of people. What was the event? A retired Saudi General actually visited Israel!

For Israel, this certainly was a step in the right direction in attempting to have normal relationships with its Arab neighbors. Israel already has established Peace Treaties with Egypt and Jordan and has recently been taking steps to have stronger ties with Saudi Arabia. 

However, the majority of the Arab world is outraged because of this visit since they are against any steps toward normalization with Israel. They believe Israel is occupying Muslim owned land and do not even recognize Israel's right to exist. The first to express outrage were thousands of Saudis including top Islamic Clerics. Islamic religious decrees forbid Muslims from giving up any part of so-called Muslim owned land to non-Muslims.

This event last week once again illustrates the central issue in the Middle East. It is extremely important that we, who love the one true God and His covenant people the Jews, know and loudly proclaim the truth of God's Word. When God established His covenant with Abraham and his descendants He said in Genesis 12:3-4, "I will make you a great nation; and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." That Nation Are The Jews Today! Our Lord God also said to Abraham in Genesis 15:18, "To your descendants I have given this land, from the River of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates." That Land Is Israel Today even though they have not occupied all of it yet.

The enemies of Israel can be outraged over such events as the one that took place last week but The Truth Of God's Word Does Not Change!

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