Israeli Defense Forces

Psalm 2:1-6 says, "Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and against His anointed, saying, 'let us break Their bonds in pieces and cast away Their cords from us."' "He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall hold them in derision. Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, and distress them in His deep displeasure: Yet I have set My King on My holy hill of Zion."

A message about nations raging and how the Israeli Defense Forces are responding is appropriate at this time. The events of October 7th have caused "The Nations To Rage." A good example was the thousands of demonstrators in New York City during the holidays and this could have been happening around the world!

How did the Israeli Defense Forces respond then and how are they responding today? First, please understand that almost every person in Israel, male and female, serve in the Israeli Defense Forces. Those not serving do whatever they can to support their military with great pride. There is a belief that the Israeli Defense Forces are the most efficient in the world.

A perfect example illustrates the IDF currently is dropping notes from airplanes announcing they are searching for and destroying Hamas in Northern Gaza. As a result, they give the citizens in Gaza a chance to go to Southern Gaza away from the conflict. Currently, the IDF has control of Northern Gaza but needs our continuing prayers. 

Blessings,

Frank

"From River To Sea"

Recently, there were thousands of people demonstrating and chanting "From River To Sea." What does this phrase mean and who were they that believed it was important to chant this phrase over and over again?

"From River To Sea" is calling for the total elimination of the State of Israel from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea. It is critically important we understand exactly who was demonstrating and why they believed it was necessary?

Obviously, the demonstrators were students on break for the holidays and they were demonstrating in favor of the Palestinians who do not even exist! Arabs and Jews live in harmony all over Israel especially in the West Bank. These demonstrators were promoting a lie taught to them in our schools. We all need to pray for our schools every day!

Currently Anti-Semitism all around the world is being compared to the Holocaust. We need to pray God's Word into existence for His total protection and control over Israel. 

Psalm 115:9-12

Vs. 9   "O Israel, trust in The Lord; He is their help and their shield."

Vs. 10 "O house of Aaron, trust in The Lord; He is their help and their shield."

Vs. 11 "You who fear The Lord, trust in The Lord; He is their help and their shield."

Vs. 12 "The Lord has been mindful of us; He will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron."

Blessings,

Frank

     

A House Divided

Luke 11:17 says, "A House Divided Against A House Falls." As we start this message, we need to ask ourselves the following question "Do you believe every word in the Bible is God-Breathed and applies to every second of our lives?" If we answered yes, then we witnessed Luke 11:17 happen recently in Israel resulting in dire consequences.

Just prior to the events of October 7 Israel was a "House Divided." There were in the streets of Jerusalem thousands of people marching and demonstrating over the issue of the authority of judges. Had judges become too powerful for the Government of Israel? As we observed this turmoil, we wondered is this really happening in Israel? Were the events of October 7, 2023, a result of Israel becoming "A House Divided?"

We cannot even attempt to answer this question. Only Jehovah God knows, He is the sovereign Lord over all situations! He knows the end from the beginning and everything in between. However, we can pray fervently that God will bring the Gaza situation to an end sooner rather than later. Our Lord God has won for Israel every war they have fought, this one will be no different, it is just a matter of how and when.

"The Lord Our Helper." {Psalm 54}

"Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your strength. Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. For strangers have risen up against me, and oppressors have sought after my life; they have not set God before them. Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who uphold my life. He will repay my enemies for their evil. Cut them off in Your truth. I will freely sacrifice to you; I will praise Your name, O Lord, for it is good. For He has delivered me out of all trouble; and my eye has seen its desire upon my enemies."

May each of us make sure God is our helper and that:

"OUR HOUSE IS NOT DIVIDED!"

Blessings,

Frank  

   

Sing Praises

Many people world-wide spend time the last week of a calendar year and the beginning of a new calendar year making resolutions about how they will make the new year a better year. This is a good process if resolutions are kept, however, most are not. 

Is there a more productive way to start the new year if it honors our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? We who love and support Israel believe praying and reciting a Psalm in which Jehovah God is protecting Israel is a good place to start. Also, a Psalm that worships our Lord would seem appropriate.

We believe Psalm 47 entitled "The Lord Shall Subdue All Nations" is a proper Psalm to recite daily in support of the Jewish people in Israel and around the world. Do they need Jehovah God to protect them? Yes, Most Certainly! Bible scholars are comparing worldly conditions now toward Jews as a second Holocaust!

Psalm 47

Vs. 1 "Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph!"

Vs. 1 "Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph!"

Vs. 2 "For The Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth."

Vs. 3 "He will subdue the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet."

Vs. 4 "He will choose our inheritance for us, the excellences of Jacob whom He loves."

Vs. 5 "God has gone up with a shout, The Lord with the sound of a trumpet."

Vs. 6 "Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!"

Vs. 7 "For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with understanding."

Vs. 8 "God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne."

Vs. 9 "The princes of the people have gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; He is greatly exalted."

Starting this new calendar, let us daily proclaim Psalm 47 Asking God To Protect Israel. You Will Be Blessed! {Genesis 12:3}

Blessings,

Frank