The God Of Israel

Jehovah God brings a message of hope and restoration for Israel in the chapters 41-48 in the book of Isaiah. The basis for this hope is The Sovereignty And Majesty Of God. Of the 216 verses in these nine chapters, 115 speak of God's Greatness and Power. As we know of the current tenuous situation in Israel, we feel it appropriate to start a series of messages illustrating God's love, comfort, compassion and protection for His people Israel from chapters 41-48 of Isaiah.

Chapter 41 is entitled, "Comfort Because Of God's Greatness." Isaiah 41:8-10 says, "But you, O Israel, My servants, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham My friend, I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'you are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

In verses 8 and 9, Jehovah God starts His message of hope by confirming that the Jewish people are His Chosen People. He chose them to be His Covenant People at Mt. Sinai to spread His love to the rest of the world. He encourages them by saying He had not cast them away; He is with them; He will strengthen them and He will help them.

 Certainly This Is A Message Of Hope! Hallelujah!

Currently, Israel is surrounded by enemies and has enemies living within its borders. However, Jehovah God brings an encouraging and hopeful message in verses 11-13 which says, "All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. For I am The Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear; I will help you."

In closing, this message of hope for Israel is a present and future time message. However, it can also apply to past events. Observe the following list of past enemies of Israel which Jehovah God has eliminated:

The Roman Empire . . . The Greek Empire . . . Nazi Germany . . .

The Babylonian Empire . . . The Spanish Inquisition . . . 

The British Empire . . . Russian Pogroms 

We Serve A Mighty God!

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

Frank

        

"Watchmen On Your Wall"

Isaiah 62:6-7 says, "I have posted Watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on The Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give Him no rest till He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth." Today, there is an urgent need for millions of Watchmen over Israel and the Jewish people worldwide. Our message this week is to look at this need and the role of Watchmen.

Worldly conditions for the Jewish people has become tense and dangerous. Recently, worshippers at a Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania were attacked by a gunman and a number were killed. Anti-Semitism worldwide was 37% higher in 2017 than 2016. Jewish college students in the United States feel threatened on a regular basis. Recently Hamas in Gaza fired 400 rockets into Southern Israel destroying an apartment building. Iran and Russia have troops on the ground in Syria.

We now know the need for Watchmen. What is their function? A Watchman "Watches Over" and thus protects a certain group of people. Isaiah 62:6 says Jehovah God has posted Watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem. When Jerusalem is mentioned in this manner, I believe it includes not only the people of Jerusalem but the Jewish people worldwide. 

How does a Watchman watch over the Jewish people worldwide? The Watchman upon learning of pending danger or that the Jewish people are under attack immediately petitions Jehovah God for His hand of protection over His Covenant People. When we study the history of Israel and the Jewish people we notice that God has protected His people over and over again. Watchmen play an integral part in this process. Hallelujah!

Looking further at verses six and seven, we learn the Watchmen are watching continually - they give themselves "No Rest." This  is not a part time calling from God, it is full time! Notice also the Watchmen give God "No Rest" until He establishes Jerusalem as the Praise Of The Earth during the Millennial Reign of Jesus.

Are you a Watchman on the walls of Jerusalem? If so, are you giving yourself "No Rest?" Are you giving God "No Rest?" Bless His Holy Name!

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

Frank          

Jesus Rules And Reigns - Continuing

Recently our messages have concentrated on looking at worldly conditions during the reign of Jesus Christ for a thousand years and into eternity. This week our message will study Jesus Ruling And Reigning Currently. Bless His Holy Name!

A number of Psalms proclaim Jesus reigning Currently:

Psalm 9:7 "The Lord Reigns Forever"

Psalm 93:1 "The Lord Reigns, He Is Robed In Majesty"

Psalm 96:10 "Say Among The Nations, The Lord Reigns"

Psalm 97:1 "The Lord Reigns, Let The Earth Be Glad"

Psalm 99:1 "The Lord Reigns, Let The Nations Tremble"

Psalm 146:10 "The Lord Reigns Forever"

Also, Philippians 2:8-11 proclaims Jesus Ruling And Reigning Currently, "And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in Heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ Is Lord, To The Glory Of God The Father." The name of Jesus is above every other name and every knee should bow at the name of Jesus today!

You might be thinking there are people today who do not bow at the name of Jesus or confess Jesus as Lord. This is true! Why? The current rule and reign of Jesus must be applied to our daily lives. However, Satan does all he can to prevent this from happening. This will not be the case during the Millennial Reign of Jesus since Satan will be bound.

How can we Rule And Reign with Jesus today? Ephesians 6:10-18 teaches us how to put on "The Armor Of God." Most importantly, verse 14 says we should have "The Belt Of Truth around our waist." Verse 17 says we should use the "Sword Of The Spirit which is the Word Of God." When we know the Word Of God and apply it to our daily lives, we Rule And Reign each day with Jesus.

Be those victorious overcomers each day as you Rule And Reign with Jesus!

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Every Day,

Frank    

Jesus Rules And Reigns - Continuing

The month of November and December are always special times of the year. November is when we thank Jehovah God for all the blessings He provides. I am always curious as to why one Thursday each year is the time to give thanks. Should we not give thanks everyday to our God? I have made it a habit to start each day with this prayer of thanksgiving: "Jehovah God, Thank You For Your Plan Of Salvation; Jesus, Thank You For Obeying This Plan; Holy Spirit, Thank You For Guiding And Directing Us As Our Counselor Every Day."

As we continue our study of Jesus ruling and reigning during the thousand year millennial period, there are two prophetic scriptures about the birth of Jesus clearly describing His upcoming rule and reign. Isaiah 9:6,7 says, "For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end." Notice the government will be upon the shoulders of Jesus. He will have total control and the responsibility for all in existence. This will be a Theocratic Kingdom, exactly the same as when Jehovah God ruled and reigned before the Israelites decided they wanted their own king.

The angel Gabriel spoke to Mary in Luke 1:31-33, "You will be with child and give birth to a Son and you are to give Him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of The Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; His kingdom will never end." This message explains Jesus will reign forever and His kingdom will have no end. Hallelujah!

The month of November is always special since it is the anniversary month of For Zions Sake Ministry. Over the last 6 years, 19,111 Saints of God have read 300 messages in 10 countries. For Zions Sake Ministry is honored, humbled and blessed to be a vehicle by which God blesses Israel and the Jewish People each week. For Zions Sake Ministry blesses and praises the Holy Name Of Jehovah God.

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

Frank