Netanyahu Caught Between Washington & Beijing

Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, spoke to the Israeli Knesset recently. His speech centered on strong ties between Israel and China. He said China disguises itself as an innovator but acts like thieves.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has received an invitation to visit China and has decided to accept this invitation. This decision has surprised many in Israel and Washington. China is most likely the only issue that the U.S. Congress agrees about since China is the number one enemy of the United States. Currently, Israel's new relationship with China appears to be affecting the close relationship of Israel and the United States.

We who love Israel and the United States and desire for their relationship to stay strong ask for you to join us at For Zion's Sake Ministry:

Praying The Following Verses Of Psalm 140

Vs. 1 - Deliver me, O Lord from evil men

Vs. 2 - Who plan evil things in their hearts

Vs. 4 - Keep me, O Lord from the hands of the wicked

Vs. 7 - O God The Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle

Vs. 8 - Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked

Vs. 13 - Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name

Blessings,

Frank 

Judea And Samaria?

Israel reported plans for an additional 5,700 settlement homes. This will bring the number of new residents in Judea and Samaria this year to 13,082. The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada disapprove. This is just the continuation of Anti-Semitism that is rampant around the world.

This raises the question - Is Judea and Samaria part of Israel? Absolutely YES! Genesis 15:18 says, "On the same day The Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying 'To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates.'" The land God gave to Abraham and his descendants {Jews} ran from Egypt to present day Iraq. This obviously included Judea and Samaria. Palestinians are trying to claim Samaria for themselves.

IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN - GOD WILL NOT ALLOW IT!

We Who Love And Support Israel Need To Pray Psalm 149

 For God To Protect The Jewish Residents Of Samaria

Vs. 1 - Praise The Lord! Sing To The Lord A New Song

Vs. 2 - Let Israel Rejoice In Their Maker; Let The Children Of Zion Be Joyful In Their King

Vs. 4 - For The Lord Takes Pleasure In His People 

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 

Vs. 9 - To Execute On Them The Written Judgement - This Honor Have All His Saints, Praise The Lord!

Blessings,

Frank 

  

Is Israel Divided?

Israeli Defense Forces are performing outstanding work and are believed by many to be the best in the world. However, Jewish residents living in Samaria still face daily attacks by the Palestinians. There are stones being thrown against Jewish motorists and mob lynchings of Jewish shepherds.

Recent reports reveal that there is a deep divide between Secular Israelis and Religious Jews. As a result, some military officers are not fulfilling their obligation to defend "Settlers" living in Samaria.

Officers in the Israeli Defense Forces need to be reminded of their obligation to defend all Israelis. Is Israel divided? For all its successes, Israel seems determined to have divisions within its society. Israel has a history of divisions and the only solution is "Turning To God."

Please Pray With Us Psalm 147 

For Jehovah God To Bring Unity Within Israel:

Vs. 1 - Praise The Lord for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and praise is beautiful

Vs. 2 - The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers together the outcasts of Israel

Vs. 3 - He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds

Vs. 5 - Great is  the Lord and mighty in power

Vs. 6 - The Lord lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the ground

Vs. 7 - Sing to The Lord with thanksgiving; sing praises on the harp to our God

Vs. 12 - Praise The Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion

Blessings,

Frank

Tensions In Gaza

Israel announced last week that it desires to help the Palestinian Arabs. This is a surprise announcement because it sounds like Israel wants to help its enemies, because people assume all Palestinians are enemies of Israel. This is not true since many Palestinians live in Israel and are treated equally and they prefer living there.

Tensions have now developed among the Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. Just off the coast of the Gaza Strip a large natural gas field has been discovered. This find could dramatically boost the Gaza economy. However, Gaza is ruled by Hamas that is a terror organization. It is believed Hamas will use the gas field income to attack Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel announced the gas field will be developed by Egypt and the Palestinians leaving Hamas out of the equation. As a result, there is a great number of tensions developing in Gaza.

This Whole Scenario Needs Our Prayers!

Please Pray With Us Portions Of Psalm 118:

Vs. 1 - "Oh, give thanks to The Lord, for He is good! Because His mercy endures forever."

Vs. 2 - "Let Israel now say, 'His mercy endures forever.'"

Vs. 3 - "Let the house of Aaron now say, 'His mercy endures forever.'"

Vs. 4 -"Let those who fear The Lord now say, 'His mercy endures forever.'"

Vs. 5 - "I called on The Lord in distress; The Lord answered me and set me in a broad place."

Vs. 6 - "The Lord is on my side, I will not fear. What can man do to me?"

Vs. 8 - "It is better to trust in The Lord than to put confidence in man."

Blessings,

Frank

Israel Today!

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

  

Bring My People Home

Our last message ended with a statement that Jehovah God will bring His Chosen People Back Home. Ezekiel 36 very clearly addresses why our Lord scattered His People around the world and how and why He will bring them home. Ezekiel 36:16-21 says:

"Moreover, the word of The Lord came to me, saying; 'Son of man, when the house of Israel dwelt in their own land, they defiled it by their own ways and deeds . . . Therefore I poured out My fury on them . . . So I scattered them among the nations . . . When they came to the nations, wherever they went, they profaned My holy name . . . But I had concern for My holy name.'"

The People of Israel offended their God with their disobedience but especially their worship of false gods and idols. As a result, their Heavenly Father distributed them all over the world where they continued their unholy ways.

However, God did not abandon them. Ezekiel 37:23 says, "They shall not defile themselves anymore with their idols, nor with their detestable things, nor with any of their transgressions; but I will deliver them from all their dwelling places in which they have sinned and will cleanse them. Then they shall be My People and I will be their God." This process has been happening for many years and continues every day until all are back in Israel. {Ezekiel 39:28}

Please Join Us In Praying Psalm 106 

For God To Gather His Chosen People Back To Israel:

Vs. 40 - "Therefore the wrath of The Lord was kindled against His People"

Vs. 41 - "And He gave them into the hands of the Gentiles"

Vs. 44 - "Nevertheless He regarded their affliction"

Vs. 45 - "And for their sake He remembered His covenant"

Vs. 47 - "Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the Gentiles"

Vs. 48 - "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting"

Blessings,

Frank  

The Light Of The World

Our message today will be somewhat different as I will be referencing information written by Cheryl Hauer who is with the "Bridges For Peace Ministry" located in Jerusalem.

A recent Gallup Poll indicates that unhappiness is on the rise throughout the world. The Middle East is one of the saddest regions on earth. The four saddest of the top ten countries include Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan. However, 84% of Israelis say they are not sad, 75% are not stressed, 66% live lives of enjoyment, 64% are well rested and 85% feel fulfilled. 

Overall, Israelis are healthy people. Israel comes in at number ten in the list of healthy countries of the world. It is believed that a healthy diet and low alcohol consumption play a large part in a healthy Israel. Israel's excellent healthcare system is very important. The fact that Israel has mandatory military service for men and women contributes to a fit and healthy society. 

Thank you, Cheryl Hauer for the excellent above information. 

Most importantly, God created Israel and her people and is bringing them home from throughout the world so they can be the "Light Of The World!"  

Please Join Us In Praying Psalm 105:

Vs. 1 - "Oh give thanks to The Lord! Call upon His name, make known His deeds among the peoples."

Vs. 2 - "Sing to Him, Sing Psalms to Him; Talk of all His wonderous works."

Vs. 42 - "For He remembered His holy promise, and Abraham His servant."

Vs. 43 - "He brought out His people with joy."

Vs. 44 - "He gave them the land of the Gentiles."

Vs. 45 - "That they might observe His statutes and keep His laws."

Blessings,

Frank