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    

"And The Government Will Be Upon His Shoulder"

Isaiah 9:6-7 says, "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgement and justice from that time forward, even forever."

Our Christmas 2023 message will circulate around the phrases "The government will be upon His shoulder" and "Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end." Would you be interested in total peace on earth that has no end? The Word of God mentions this exact atmosphere but how and when?

The book of Isaiah mentions numerous times the phrase "In That Day." The following is a list of the mentions of this phrase:

Isaiah 10:27 -"In That Day burden will be taken away."

Isaiah 11:10 -"In That Day there shall be a root of Jesse."

Isaiah 11:11 -"In That Day The Lord will recover the remnant."

Isaiah 12:4 -"In That Day call upon His name."

Isaiah 14:4 -"In That Day The Lord will give rest from sorrow."

Isaiah 17:7 -"In That Day man will look to his Maker."

In closing, we raise the question "When will In That Day happen?" We believe this is referring to the actual return of Jesus Christ to earth as described in Revelation 19:11-17. This Christmas would be the most important and special Christmas ever if "In That Day" takes place this very time of the year!

We Pray You Will Have A Most Joyous And Anointed Christmas!

Frank   

Israel Is Changed Forever

Israel is a totally different nation today than it was October 6, 2023. Approximately 1,400 Israelis have lost their lives and more than 200 soldiers and civilians were kidnaped and taken to North Gaza. Hamas has fired thousands of rockets from Gaza into Israeli towns and cities including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Within the last two weeks a small number of hostages, primarily older women and children, have been released by Hamas.

We who love Israel have an important role in this scenario by praying Psalm 83 every day in which verses 3,4 state that Israel's enemies "have consulted together . . . that the name of Israel may be remembered no more." However, later verses in this Psalm illustrate people pleading with Jehovah God to defeat Israel's enemies. 

Psalm 83:13,15,16,17 say, "O my God, make them like the whirling dust, like the chaff before the wind! As the fire burns the woods, and as the flame sets the mountains on fire, so pursue them with Your tempest, and frighten them with Your storm. Fill their faces with shame, that they may seek Your name, O Lord. Let them be confounded and dismayed forever, yes, let them be put to shame and perish."

Our Lord God has won every war Israel has fought and the result of this current battle will also be a win for Israel! The only question we might ask is "When And How?" Our part is to pray Psalm 83 daily!

Stay Tuned For A Special Christmas Message Next Week! 

Blessings,

Frank

       

Israel Returns To The Lord

Our title for this message is the title for Ezekiel 36:8-38. Possibly your reaction to this title is surprise as it is for us. In this section of the Word of God, He is talking about people who knew Jesus as Lord and Savior, became backslidden and then again received Jesus as their Savior. The surprise is that only 2 percent of Israelis currently know Jesus as their Savior and Messiah. Let us explore this section of God's Word and find out its true meaning.

Ezekiel 36:8 says, "But you, O mountains of Israel, you shall shoot forth your branches and yield your fruit to My people Israel, for they are about to come." This verse is currently taking place since Jewish people from all around the world are returning to Israel. We believe this will even increase, since God's Chosen People are fearful no matter where they live.

Important! Please notice verse 22 says, "Therefore say to the house of Israel, thus says the Lord God; 'I do not do this for your sake, O house of Israel, but for My holy name's sake.'" God is bringing His people back home to Israel "For His Holy Name." 

In closing, Ezekiel 36:24-28 says, "For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries and bring you into your own land. Then I will sprinkle clean water on you and you shall be clean! I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and you will keep My judgements and do them. Then you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; you shall be My people and I will be your God."

Jehovah God is bringing His people back to Israel so they {all of them} can accept Jesus as their Savior and Messiah. This confirms Romans 11:26 that says, "All Israel Will Be Saved!" 

Hallelujah . . . Hallelujah . . . Hallelujah . . . Hallelujah

Blessings,

Frank