I Will Triumph In The Works Of Your Hands

Psalm 92:1-4 says, "It is good to give thanks to The Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night, on an instrument of ten strings, on the lute, and on the harp, with harmonious sound. For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your work; I will triumph in the works of Your hands."

When Jehovah God established the Abraham Covenant He said "Israel will be a blessing to the world." This has been a reality throughout Israel's 72 years of existence. Israel sent experienced firefighters to help contain the forest fires in California. They commonly are the first on the sight of tragedies to provide care and expertise.

How does the world react? Overall, not well. In 2019, there were 2,107 anti-Semitic incidents in the United States, the highest number in 40 years. Also, in 2019 Germany had 2,032 anti-Semitic incidents; Great Britain had 1,805 and in France incidents increased 74% in 2018.

This raises a very important question - How do the Jewish people handle their harsh treatments in many parts of the world? Remember God called the Israelites to be "A Blessing To The World." Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel says, "Everything that happens is from God and ultimately for good, even if we do not understand it at the time. When a crisis hits, we know there is a purpose in the hardship. We look at a tragedy and know there is light hidden somewhere inside. In the face of heartbreak, we unlock what it means to be a Jew, to stand for compassion, love and truth. We Are Meant To Be A Light Unto The Nations." 

A special and encouraging  example of what it means to be a Jew is the story of Dov Kalmanovich. Dov was on his way home when a Palestinian lobbed a Molotov cocktail through the windshield of his car. By the time the flames were extinguished, 75% of his body was burned. Dov responded, "I decided to survive and not just to live but to live in order to serve." He became the deputy mayor of Jerusalem and often stands at the bedside of terror victims as a living testimony that evil does not have the last word. 

Psalm 92 encourages us to "Give Thanks To The Lord And Sing Praises To His Name." We believe this applies to all situations! In conclusion, let us always remember to "Triumph In The Works Of God's Hands."

May Our Dear Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day,

Frank