Zechariah 2:7-9 says, "Up, Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the daughter of Babylon. For thus says The Lord of Hosts: 'He sent Me after glory, to the nations which plunder you; for He who touches you touches the apple of His Eye. For surely I will shake My hand against them and they shall become spoil for their servants. Then you will know that The Lord of Hosts has sent Me.'"
The above verses show our Lord God speaking to the Israelites while they were still in bondage in Babylon. He encourages them to flee from Babylon because He will "Shake His Hand Against Those Who Have Touched The Apple Of His Eye." History reveals The Lord doing just as He said since Babylon does not exist today.
This type of message is critically important in the world in which we live since anti-Semitism is on the rise and could be the most dangerous in history. The remainder of this message will be historical examples of our Lord God dealing with those countries who have Touched The Apple Of His Eye.
Today in Italy there is a 10% income difference between those living in Northern Italy as opposed to Southern Italy. In 1503, Southern Italy expelled Jews from their country while Northern Italy accepted the financial role of the Jews which provided a line of credit leading to Italy's first banks. Today, Northern Italy has strong banking with credit functions while Southern Italy has a depressed economy.
In 1492 a royal edict by Spain's Catholic rulers said that all Jews must convert to Christianity or leave the country. The majority of the Jews left Spain taking with them the financial base of the country resulting in a decline in prosperity. Looking again at the year of 1492, Christopher Columbus, who was believed to be Jewish, left Spain August 2nd since the deadline for the Jews to leave Spain was August 3rd. We all know the result of this important voyage.
Currently, we hear about a group of countries who on a daily basis experience these consequences. I speak of the plight of most of the Arab world. Most Arabs have an all-consuming hatred of Israel and the Jewish people. An overview of the Arab world shows sub-standard education services, sub-standard health services and sub-standard scientific research. Youth unemployment is high and there is little freedom of thought or speech.
We who love and support Israel and the Jewish people need to pray daily for our Lord God to protect them each day but we also should pray for their enemies asking The Lord to totally change their hearts and minds. Bless His Holy Name!
May The Lord Bless You This Day And Every Day,
Frank
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