"A Light To The World"

As our Lord God was establishing the Abrahamic Covenant He said to Abram in Genesis 12:2-3 "I will make you a great nation . . . and you shall be a blessing  . . . and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." We all know Abraham and his descendants became that great nation which is modern Israel. Well, did the second part of this prophesy also come to fruition in that Israel is a blessing to the whole world?

ABSOLUTELY YES! When did a promise from our Lord God not come true? Israel is known as a country that goes out of its way to provide aid to disaster victims around the world. They frequently are the first on the scene sending one of the largest and best equipped response teams. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was asked why does Israel always respond in this manner and he responded, "Because we are a light unto the nations. This is the great fulfillment of prophesy, Israel is fulfilling our deepest values."

You might be thinking that applies to Israel and is an old covenant prophesy. Does it also apply to me as a Born Again Christian? ABSOLUTELY YES! Jesus was addressing His disciples and followers in Matthew 5:14, 16 when He said, "You are the light of the world . . . let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven." This is the exact same exhortation for Jew and Gentile.

Let us go a step further! Is there a current connection between Jew and Gentile? ABSOLUTELY YES!  Ephesians 2:13-18 is entitled "Reconciliation Of Jews And Gentiles." Verse 14 is the heart of this message and says, "For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken the middle wall of division between us." Jesus has broken down the wall of division between Jew and Gentile and has made both one in God's sight and both are called to be a "Light Unto The World." HALLELUJAH! 

What can we learn from this vitally important message? Each day we should look for those God given opportunities to "Be A Light" to a hurting world and even look for opportunities to function together with our Jewish brothers and sisters.

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Every Day,

Frank