The Future Of Israel

Our message this week will be the first of a series illustrating the future of Israel. These messages taken from the Word Of God will briefly describe current day Israel. We will then transition to the events that will take place in Israel from now until Jesus Christ, Messiah and Savior of the world, physically returns to Jerusalem on the Mount Of Olives.

Presently, the atmosphere in Israel is tense since Israel is surrounded by enemies. The relationship with Saudi-Arabia, Jordan and Egypt have improved somewhat. The proposed Peace Plan of President Trump shows the establishment of a Palestinian State in  parts of Judea and Samaria and parts of East Jerusalem. Israel's government is in the process of annexing Judea and Samaria meaning if a Palestinian State is developed it will be under Israel sovereignty. This will take place so Israel can control the Jordan Valley.

As we start our study of the Future of Israel, we will begin by looking at Psalm 83:1-5 saying, "Do not keep silent, O God! Do not hold Your peace, and do not be still, O God! For behold, Your enemies make a tumult; and those who hate You have lifted up their head. They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, and consulted together against Your sheltered ones. They have said, 'come and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.'"

The future of Israel appears to start with Psalm 83 that describes the current climate in Israel and its possible immanent future. Verses 2 and 3 describe the enemies of Israel "consulting together" against God and Israel. They are planning to destroy Israel! Who are these enemies of Israel? Remember, we said earlier Israel is surrounded by enemies. Verses 6 to 8 of Psalm 83 identifies them as Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and Iraq.

The last couple of verses of Psalm 83 are a petition to Jehovah God to defeat the enemies of Israel. Psalm 83 verses 13 - 15 says, "O my God, make them like the whirling dust, like the chaff before the wind! As the fire burns the woods, and as the flame sets the mountains on fire, so pursue them with Your tempest, and frighten them with Your storm."

The above verses would be an appropriate prayer for all of us who love Israel to pray daily. We need to pray this prayer for Jehovah God to protect the people of Israel but also so the world will know God is "The Most High Over All The Earth." {Psalm 83:18}

May The Lord Bless You Today And Every Day,

Frank