Psalm 83:1-4 says, "Do not keep silent, O God! And do not be still, O God! For behold, Your enemies make a tumult . . . They have taken crafty counsel against Your people . . . They have said, 'Come and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.'"
Verses 5-8 actually list those countries that are trying to destroy Israel including Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and Jordan. This consultation among Israel's enemies is currently taking place in and around Israel. This has been the tenuous situation since Israel was founded in 1948. On that very special and important day, Israel was invaded by the surrounding Arab countries.
Looking in more detail at Israel today, Judea and Samaria, where Jesus performed many of His miracles, has become a place where the Palestinians claim is their property and are actually building their own towns. Also, looking further at Israel today, judges have a major influence on decisions made by the Knesset. Prime Minister Netanyahu attempted to lessen the judge's power but had to stop this attempt after much pressure from political foes.
Possibly, reports like the above come as a major surprise. After all, this is all about the Holy Land. How can we who love Israel and its people, respond?
We Ask That You Pray With Us Psalm 99
For Our Lord God To Reign:
Vs. 1 - The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble!
Vs. 2 - The Lord is great in Zion and He is high above all the peoples.
Vs. 5 - Exalt The Lord our God, and worship at His footstool; for He is holy.
Vs 6 - Moses and Aaron were among His Priests and Samuel called upon His name.
Vs. 8 - You answered them, O Lord our God, you were to them God who forgives.
Vs. 9 - Exalt The Lord our God, and worship at His holy hill.
Blessings,
Frank
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