We are starting a new series this week that will concentrate on what is currently happening in Israel. Our purpose is to inform all who love and support Israel how we can pray effectively. Psalm 122:6 says, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem" and Genesis 12:3 says Jehovah God will bless those who bless Israel.
The most important news out of Israel this week is that Bibi Netanyahue in the election for Prime Minister gained 60 seats in the Knesset, their governing body. This was an impressive victory for Bibi but is short of the 61 seat majority requirement to have total support in the Knesset. This scenario continues to need our prayers seeking Jehovah God's perfect will to be done.
Approximately two months ago President Trump announced a proposed "Peace Plan" for Israel and the Palestinians. There have been many such proposals in the last thirty years with none of them bringing about any lasting changes to the volatile atmosphere in Israel. However, this proposal is different because it requires a number of changes to be made by the Palestinians before a Palestinian State can be established.
An overview of the proposed plan shows a Palestinian State located in the majority of Judea and Samaria known by some as the West Bank in addition to Gaza with its capital in East Jerusalem. Israel will maintain sovereign control over the Jordan Valley, Jerusalem and Israel proper. What is different about this proposed plan is that the Palestinians must recognize Israel as a state and must totally end terror attacks.
How has this proposed Peace Plan been received? The Palestinians have totally rejected the plan and their typical response is to increase terror attacks that are now taking place. The residents of Israel have endorsed the plan since they want peace at all costs.
The most important question is how has Jehovah God reacted? We certainly cannot speak for The Lord. However, we can share His word concerning this and how He has reacted in the past to such proposals. Previously God has judged those who have proposed dividing the land He gave to the Jewish people. Books have been written about severe weather events happening after proposals about dividing the land given to the Jews by God were made.
We all need to be in fervent prayer concerning the Israel elections and the proposed Peace Plan.
May The Lord Bless You This Day And Every Day,
Frank
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