"I Will Bless Those Who Bless You"

The quotation used for the title of this message is taken from Genesis 12:3 saying, "I Will Bless Those Who Bless You And I Will Curse Him Who Curses You." This is a very familiar verse for those who love Israel especially now with what is taking place in Southern Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces are in Southern Gaza with the primary purpose of eliminating Hamas from its existence. This is a very important but also a very challenging assignment from Jehovah God since Hamas mingles among the citizens of Gaza. However, our Lord God has won every war for Israel, the only question is how and when will Hamas be eliminated?

Historically, Gaza was part of Israel until a former Israeli Prime Minister thought giving up Gaza would lead to peace. He even forced all the Israeli citizens living in Gaza to give up their land some of which were very large farms. Shortly thereafter Hamas was elected as the governing body and we now realize this act did not lead to peace.

The Israeli Defense Forces in Southern Gaza truly need our prayers, please join in praying Psalm 149:

Vs. 1 - "Praise The Lord! Sing to The Lord a new song, and His praise in the congregation of saints."

Vs. 2 - "Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King."

Vs. 3 - "Let them praise His name with the dance; let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp."

Vs. 4 - "For The Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation."

Vs. 5 - "Let the saints be joyful in glory; let them sing aloud on their beds."

Vs. 6 - "Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand."

Vs. 7 - "To execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments on the peoples."

Vs. 8 - "To find their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron."

Vs. 9 - "To execute on them the written judgement - this honor have all His saints. Praise The Lord!"

Blessings,

Frank