The Truth

Last week's message encouraged all of us, who love and support Israel, to speak out boldly concerning The Truth about Israel. In effect, we should speak out The Truth until "Jerusalem Is Proclaimed A Praise In The Earth." This week's message will illustrate some truths about Israel's history that have been re-written or eliminated in an attempt to totally eliminate Israel from existence. This is called "Negationism" and is real today.

The Tomb of Joseph has been a place of worship for Jews and Christians. However, in 1999 the Palestinian Authority declared any Jewish connection to Joseph's Tomb a fabrication. In October of 2000, Muslim mobs destroyed the contents and Holy books in the tomb and set it on fire. Shortly thereafter, the location became a Mosque. Jewish history was re-written and destroyed.

Jewish claims to the Western Wall are also called a fabrication by the Palestinian Authority who say "This wall was never part of the so-called Temple Mount." Historical and archaeological records show clearly the Western Wall was part of the retaining wall of the Temple, this is an attempt to rewrite Jewish history. 

Rachel's Tomb is another site of importance to Jews and Christians and historical records verify its location. Even Palestinian publications verify the location. In 2001, it suddenly became the burial plot of Mohammed's slave. It then became known as a Mosque, a Palestinian historical site and a Palestinian cultural treasure. Jewish history again was re-written and destroyed.

Negationism is a temporary but futile attempt by the enemies of Israel to rewrite The Truth Of God's Word thereby eliminating Israel from existence. 

It Will Not Happen! 

 "For The Lord has chosen Zion; 

He has desired it for His habitation:

 This is My resting place forever;

 Here I will dwell, for I have desired it. 

I will abundantly bless her provision;

 I will satisfy her poor with bread. 

I will also clothe her priests with salvation, 

And her saints shall shout aloud for joy. 

There I will make the horn of David grow;

 I will prepare a lamp for My Anointed.

 His enemies I will clothe with shame,

But upon Himself His crown shall flourish."  

Psalm 132: 13-18

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

Frank 

"For Zion's Sake"

One of the theme verses for this ministry and its messages each week is Isaiah 62:1,7 that says, "For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem's sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. Give Him no rest till He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth." These verses from God's Word encourage us to speak out and pray for Israel until our Lord God makes Jerusalem "A Praise In The Earth." It is believed this will occur when Jesus comes back to earth and establishes His eternal kingdom in the rebuilt temple of Jerusalem.

On January 15th representatives of 72 nations gathered in Paris to once again condemn Israel. These 72 nations gathered to propose that the borders of Israel should revert back to the borders prior to 1967 which would mean that Judea, Samaria and East Jerusalem would be part of a future Palestinian State. This would also mean the Temple Mount and the Western Wall would not be part of Israel anymore. However, in response to God's people not remaining silent, the only proposal agreed upon at the conference was to encourage Israel and the Palestinians to start peace negotiations again.  

Hallelujah! Our Lord God responded to the prayers and intercessions of His people. I believe there were multiplied millions of God's people, who love Israel, obeying His word prior to and during the Paris Conference. Indeed, they obeyed Isiah 62:1,7 and "Did Not Remain Silent."

I also believe what transpired in Paris was an enactment of Psalm 83. Notice verses 1-4 saying, "O God, do not keep silent; be not quiet, O God, be not still. See how your enemies are astir, how your foes rear their heads. With cunning they conspire against your people; they plot against those You cherish. Come, they say, let us destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel be remembered no more." Notice also verses 16-18 which are a prayer asking our Lord God to "Put To Shame" those who "Consult Together" against His people Israel. Reports from Paris indicated division among the attendees and even fear of making too strong a statement against Israel. 

Our God Still Reigns!

As a result, let me encourage all of God's people to live out Isaiah 62;1,7 each day. Be bold and "Do Not Remain Silent." 

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Each Day,

Frank      

Consequences!

In last week's message, which was titled Shame . . . Shame . . . Shame, we reported that the U.N.S.C. had determined that Jewish residents living in Jewish settlements on Jewish land were living in "Occupied Palestinian Territory." We referred to this resolution as a "Shameful Act" since the criteria for making such a decision is based on false information. Jewish people living in Judea, Samaria and East Jerusalem are living on land given to them by the One True God (Genesis 15:18).

Last week we also illustrated that our Lord God's Word never changes resulting in this land given to God's Covenant people will always belong to them (Jeremiah 31:35-36). We additionally raised the question whether our Lord God will react with judgments and/or curses upon those who took part in this resolution (Genesis 12:3).

If we were to do a detailed study of the history of Israel and the Jewish people, we would find numerous examples of our Lord God reacting severely at times upon those who have mistreated His people and His land. In fact, numerous books have been written outlining these events.

A prime example is the story of Esther. The Jewish people were in bondage in Persia when Haman, who was an assistant to the King of Persia, plotted to eliminate the Jewish people. This happened after Mordecai, Esther's cousin, refused to bow to Haman. Haman had actually built gallows to use for the hanging of Mordecai.

When Mordecai learned of this plot, he convinced newly appointed Queen Esther to plead with the king to spare "her people." When King Ahasuerus learns of the plot and that Esther is Jewish, he has Haman hung on the same gallows intended for Mordecai. Yes, there are consequences for those who curse God's people and His land.      

To conclude our message this week, we will look at portions of Psalm 2 illustrating the world we live in today. Psalm 2:1-4 says, "Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vane thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take council together, against The Lord and against His anointed . . . He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision." 

Be encouraged, God's people, our Lord knows what is happening and will not ignore what is happening! Praise His Holy Name!

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

Frank