It’s never quiet in the Middle East, but sometimes the drums are muted. They roll like faraway thunder. You hear them, you know they are out there, but they’re not pressing in on your consciousness, not demanding your attention or causing you to act. Your life - our life - continues as normal.
This is both a blessing and a pity. It’s a blessing because no-one can live constantly hyped on the edge of expectation for an imminent conflict explosion.
On the downside, there’s the tendency to switch off - the danger of losing one’s own edge.
That airforce jet patrolling high over Jerusalem for the third time this morning is just another plane on patrol - never mind that we haven’t heard them this frequently for some time. The interview given by jailed venerated “Palestinian” leader - Marwan Barghouti - last week was just another interview and not a coded message to both the Fatah and Hamas terrorist cells to unleash a “Third Intifada” against Israel. The latest rash of scary headlines? They’re just that - the latest rash.
And the drum rolls on.
In Ha’aretz this morning I read, “Iran set to hold ‘huge’ war games.”
My laptop is shouting the latest threat from Iran’s religious leaders: “We’ll hit the heart of Tel Aviv.”
They can: IDF Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi warned just 12 days ago that Tehran’s proxy army, the Lebanese Hizb’allah - now has rockets that can hit all of Israel’s major cities, including Jerusalem. And Iran has test-fired missiles from its own territory with the range to reach Israel’s heart.
That we’re well into the countdown towards a major war with Iran seems a given. Few Israelis believe this issue - a nuclear-armed Iran - will simply go away; or be diplomatically defused.
Despite this, there is little sense of nervousness on the street. Like us, everyone else seems to be living life as usual.
In fact, it seems on some days as if Israel’s friends “out there” in the wider world - and notably in the United States - are far more concerned about the threat hovering over us than we are.
When it happens? What then? When Israel hits Iran, what will happen in Haifa; what will happen in Tel Aviv; what will happen in Jerusalem?
That’s the first question. No-one seems to have the answer to it so no-one is even talking about it.
The second question? How will the Israeli strikes be reported abroad? When IAF fighters bomb Natanz and the other nuclear facilities, what will Israel be accused of in the court of world opinion?
And when - may God not let it happen - Iranian warheads start dropping on Dizengoff Street and Jaffa Road, on the Haifa Bay area and on the Old City, what will you hear, and how will you respond?
Hopefully you will hear something about it here on Jerusalem Newswire and the Jerusalem Watchman. Unless our Internet access is knocked out we’ll do what we can to keep you in our part of the loop.
But brace yourselves: Israel - already painted a war criminal by Judge Goldstone - is going to be blamed for the fallout of the inevitable strike. And that fallout could reach us all.
Earlier this year, during Operation Cast Lead, we saw the power of the media to turn people who were staunchly for Israel against the Jewish state.
With Iran it will be much bigger. Huge. What will you do? It’s probably worth asking yourself that question now, before it happens.
If hitting Iran brings American interests under attack - propelling the price of gas through the roof and crashing the precarious economy to the ground; when the world as you know it is collapsing around you, you will need to guard your heart.
It’s not too early to prepare for this now. It may nearly be too late.
We’d better get ready - on our knees
The enemy has been busy planting many seeds, subtle and overt, to turn opinion against Israel. Guard your heart, dear believer. Do not be caught unawares by the tactics to pervert and distort the truth of G-d’s Chosen. Bless Israel, and continue in faith unfeigned, to believe that the L-rd has not forgotten Israel. Seek the L-rd while He may be found, and repent of unbelief regarding the unique promises for Israel. Bless Israel, be a friend that sticks closer than a brother. Be a witness of unconditional love to Israel and Jewish brethren everywhere. Israel is our elder brother, give honor where honor is due. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.
The silence is deafening… and now boycotts and buy-cotts do not even warrant police intervention. Fear Y-hovah and Him alone. Getting ready on our knees, the only place to be, as we are before Him.
We’re watching with you Stan, and praying continuously for “the peace of Jerusalem.”
We know that the whole world will turn against Israel, not because it’s the way it seems to be going, but because the Word of God says it will. Israel has some tough times ahead, but He who watches over Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. And we know the end of the story, that He will bring her through.
Not so, the other nations. As they say, Israel’s survival is guaranteed. America’s isn’t. Nor Iran’s. It is for THEM I fear.
It is a sad situration in the world. after all G-d told us the end from the beginning and also let us know we are to bless Israel or to be cursed. Not one word about please or you’d better. And how can anyone not love HER,,who has blessed the world for so long and still is. Yet those in America and around the world would rather believe the horriffic lies told against G-d’s Chosen who HE said would never beforgotten or forsaken. Even the silent ones are cursed…Gen 12:3..and the Churches who grab all the Promises to Israel will soon be rudely awakened. War is coming and Israel will win this last war..G-d says to strike the ones who try to take the land. Challenging G-d, soon they will see HIS WRATH. and Iran..just like when Israel hit Saddam’s nukes, the world will accuse and get more violent.Judgement is coming and I pray that America wakes up,,but each day I see G-d dismissed more and very quickly. He promised HE would send jihad on disbedience. Like when Jeremiah warned the people and they still wanted the evil King, G-d said: Give the people what they want ! then we see a American revolution is on the way as mr O causes more racial ideas , just like they did when the first slaves (Irish) was brought to the US and then black. the white got five yrs. the black lifetime. so gov played one agaisnt the other..now they are doing it again. Civil war is coming quickly, black against white, white against black and ethnic against ethnic ..nation against nation. IF America does not repent. we are done..and because we did not listen, HE let us have Obama..and his cronie’s..and still they sleep while our America is going to the dogs..too late they will wish they had lived by the laws of the land..We keep praying and for the peace of Jerusalm that only Messiah will bring..I think that is sooner than most realize..G-d bless you all,
Hi Stan,
thanks again for the news.
You are right, we need to be prepared, it is all falling into place and many Christians and Churches are still worried about many things BUT the Gospel.
However, it is good to have a close insider like you so the news are way more trustworthy than anywhere else.
Keep up the good work and save as many as you can for our Lord Jesus Christ.
God bless from Germany
Gen 12:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
It is simply a matter of time before the anger of G-d, hides His benovelence and He strikes out at the enemies of Israel.
Stan, I’m thankful for friends like you who live in Israel and can give a report like this as a warning for us to make sure our hearts are right before God and right about Israel and her people. I fear that, just as there is only a remnant in Israel spoken of by the prophets, so it is, too, in America. Not many professing Christians have a true understanding of the importance of our “branch-root” ties with Israel. May God open eyes before it is too late.
Dear Stan, Just before reading your commentary, Andy and I had read together in the book of 2 Chronicles. I am adding versus 2-12 here: “Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from Syria; and they are in Hazazon Tamar” And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. So Judah gathered together to ask help from the LORD; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court, and said: “O LORD God of our fathers, are You not God in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, and in Your hand is there not power and might, so that no one is able to withstand You? Are You not our God, who drove out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel, and gave it to the descendants of Abraham Your friend forever? And they dwell in it, and have built You a sanctuary in it for Your name, saying, ‘If disaster comes upon us—sword, judgment, pestilence, or famine — we will stand before this temple and in Your presence (for Your name is in this temple), and cry out to You in our affliction, and You will hear and save.’ And now, here are the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir—whom You would not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them and did not destroy them — here they are, rewarding us by coming to throw us out of Your possession which You have given us to inherit. O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”
V 15: “And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the LORD to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
The scriptures above are all faithful sayings!! The Lord is calling us to fervent prayer and we have “set ourselves to seek the Lord with fasting” right along with you dear warrior. A reminder: It is never “too late” - the best is yet to come. We stand with you and Israel “beside the Lord of the whole earth”.
Keep fighting and keep writing, Dorothy
It is written: …”I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee…”
Knowing the source of these great words, it is best to be blessing Israel and praying for that peace that the L-rd will one day bring to her AND those that love her.
The other factor that those of the Tribe of Judah need to recognize is that they are only 1/13th of the Nation of Israel. They need to take on a more national outlook including preparations for a major, Great Aliyah that will bring 1+ billion into the land (see Zech 10:10). Let’s chat some more.
BS’D
S-HALOM, Stan
‘THE GUARDIAN OF ISRAEL NEITHER SLUMBERS OR SLEEPS!
LET JEWISH ENEMIES ‘PLOT THEIR PLOTS AND PLAN THEIR PLANS…’
THE G-D OF ISRAEL, BLESSED IS HE.
HAS PROMISED TO JUDGE AND PUNISH THE NATIONS WHO HAVE
PERSECUTED HIS CHOSEN PEOPLE!
IT IS THEY, WHO WILL PERISH!
WITH G-D’S HELP, THE THIRD TEMPLE WILL SOON BE BUILT
IN JERUSALEM, THE ETERNAL CAPITOL OF ISRAEL…
THEN, , EVERY KNEE WILL BEND BEFORE H-ASHEM ITBARACH
EVERY TONGUE WILL BLESS HIS HOLY NAME!
AND G-D’S HOUSE WILL BE A HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL PEOPLE!
Shalom Dear Stan, We thank you for the news, may we indeed pray on bended knee to be prepared.
we here - my family - in America are praying for Israel. May God have mercy on America for abandoning the apple of His eye. I stand in the gap and say “Forgive us we know not what we do.”
Woe to America, that has gotten caught up in the media’s distortion, it’s lie against, and hate for Israel. Woe to America, scattering the rightful owners of Israel, parting the land of Israel, giving it to the muslims. To the muslim inhabitants that desire the death of the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters of Israel. We shall support and pray for the beloved land of Israel. Behold, praise be to YHWH………..Israel is for evermore. We remember the Land Covenant from Adonai Y’SHUA. Amein and Amein.
The Lord, the Sovereign God has fulfilled His Word in returning the exiled Jewish People to the Covenanted Land of their Fathers, never again to be uprooted or destroyed> but to be blessed!
God will arise in defence of Zion! Prayer warriors around the World are mobilised! The trumpet call to Spiritual Warfare has sounded!
The Watchmen are alert!
The Conspirators in the Nations think Israel is expendable .
GOD will prove differently!
HE will be magnified in the eyes of the Heathen!
Isaiah 41:11-14
‘ Behold all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded;
They shall be as nothing;
And they that strive with thee shall perish
Thou shalt seek them and shalt not find them,
Even them that contended with thee.
They that war against thee shall be as nothing
And as a thing of nought.
FOR I , THE LORD THY GOD
will hold thy right hand saying unto thee
I WILL HELP THEE!
Fear not, thou worm Jacob and ye men of Israel;
I WILL HELP THEE saith THE LORD
And thy Redeemer>THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL
This morning I was reading 2 Chronicles 14v7-11-may we declare on Israel’s behalf thee words of Asa “Lord it is nothing to You to help, whether with many or those who have no power;help us O Lord our God, for we rest on You,and in Your name we go against this multitude. Oh Lord, You are our God; do not let man prevail against You!
May the leaders and people of Israel cry out to the God of Israel.
The Scriptures tell us the be ready because we know not the hour the Lord will return…. But we are also promisedd they Jesus WILL return and take His children home. ( John 14:1-4KJV) As Christians we know what is coming. Is this the beginning ofthe end…. Yes, it could very well be. My friends, all we can do is do our very best to bring in the lost to anunderstanding of what they must do to escape eternal punishment and seperation fromChrist. JOHN 3:!6-17.. May our Savior, Jesus Christ, be with each and everyone of you!
Brother Stan, It looks like these things are coming to a head soon. I believe for the first time in Israel’s modern history she may be totally on her own. The powers that be in the USA will sit and dither, waiting for the demise of what they see to be the major problem in the Mideast, the very existance of Israel. But the Lion of the Tribe of Judah awaits in the wings; it seems when all looks totally hopeless, He moves. This is so no man can glory in the victory; and it will be a victory for Israel. No where in the word of God does it mention another dispersal of Jews from their homeland after the return over the past century - Israel is here to stay. As you know, the name Judah means praise! In one of the battles of Israel in days of yore God instructs that the Tribe of Judah lead the charge into battle. The Tribe of Praise, as it were, led the charge! God inhabits the praise of His people. Praise Him that this thing is coming to a head pretty soon! Look up, our redemption draws nigh! God is in total control. Iran’s tooth pick missles can fall back upon her own cities and as after the famous Six Day War, the Russian and Chinese allies will sit and scratch their heads and rub their eyes and wonder what in the world happened. God is a mighty Warrior. I feel on this one He is waiting in the wings so that the whole world will know without a doubt that He is the Keeper of Israel! Praise Him! He is in total control!
angelatjabbok@aol.com
As I understand the Bible, the world will one day—soon—have to choose between morals and money, between good and evil, between Israel and oil. God help us if we do not take our stand on God’s side and stand with our brothers and sisters in the Lord, the people of Israel. Sitting on the fence will not work. Even Humpty Dumpty teaches us this.
The only thing any of us will leave this life with is our character. Pray that we will have the integrity to choose to do the morally good thing and eternal life, not the self-serving evil thing and soul death. What is all the oil in the world worth compared to the loss of even one soul?
Let us pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Godly Christian glory of America—the Third Great Awakening, or God help us all, not only Israel.
Would you care if I posted your blog post on my Facebook page?
Dear Stan - Those of us living “out here”, really have no idea of what it’s like living “right there” in Jerusalem, under the world’s microscope, with the nations circling ever more tightly, watching for the right moment to take down their prey. Nor do we know what it’s like to “be” the prey…but I’m thinking it won’t be long before we’ll get the opportunity to find out. So long as we keep standing with Israel. And that, of course, is the key! Your warning is clear…“when the world as you know it is collapsing around you, you will need to guard your heart.” These words have a haunting quality to them, for they take us, here in the west, to a place that we prefer not to go. And so I too am on my knees with the rest of you, seeking mercy and strength to stand in the face of what will surely come soon.
Join with me in drawing strength through the words of this beautiful Psalm 121 song written by Bebo Norman - made even more powerful if you know the melody. Pray these words not only for yourselves, but for His Beloved – Israel – as the drums of war echo around the earth.
I WILL LIFT MY EYES - Bebo Norman
God, my God, I cry out
Your beloved needs you now
God, be near, calm my fear, and take my doubt
Your kindness is what pulls me up
Your love is all that draws me in
I will lift my eyes to the Maker
Of the mountains I can’t climb
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer
Of the oceans raging wild
I will lift my eyes to the Healer
Of the hurt I hold inside
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You
God, my God, let Mercy sing her melody over me
God, right here, all I bring, is all of me
‘Cause You are and You were
And You will be forever
The Lover I need to save me
‘Cause you fashioned the earth
And you hold it together, God
So hold me now
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You
God, my God, I cry out
Your beloved needs You now
Bless you Stan. I’m praying for you. Thank You for staying on the wall!
IF we, who love Israel, are praying MOST DAYS or EVERY DAY for His Land, it will not come as a surprise and we will not be unprepared. The Bible seems to be screaming out (in these days) that it will happen. HE holds the future and irrespective of what happens, Israel will, soon, be the LEADING nation of the world! Amen? Maranatha.
Here’s a link to I WILL LIFT MY EYES.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te0hy2YcLgg
This scripture is about ready to be fulfilled……………………………..
Zech.12:2 says “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem”. The Lord tells us in John.16:33, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”. Phil.4:7says, “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”. 2Pet.3:14, says, “Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. 1Pet.1:15 says, “We must all be holy in all manner of conversation; (16) Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy”.2Chr.7:14, says ” If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” .The healing of the land that God is refering to here is when Jesus comes back to set His Kingdom upon the earth for 1000 years of peace with Israel as Deut.26:19 states “…. to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name, and in honour; and that thou mayest be an holy people unto the LORD thy God, as he hath spoken”.
We all need to be doing Acts.20:21″ Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks,(Gentiles) repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” . We are in a war against good and evil and we need to be “Rolling our drums of war at the devil” with prayers and supplications to the one true God!.and to pray daily for the peace of Jerusalem Psalms 122:6
Dear Stan,
Our family and our small Christian flock here in the U.S. have always stood solidly behind Israel and we will continue to do so. Our prayers are for all of you there in Israel. We will continue to contact our President and representatives on your behalf, as the Lord shows us to do. Only insanity would turn us against you because we understand and obey the Word of God.
We know that there are many other American Christians who are in agreement in this throughout our land, even though our government doesn’t properly represent us, and our liberal media reports outright lies about what goes on in Israel and with the people who call themselves Palestinians. Please understand that this same liberal media reports lies concerning how Americans feel towards Israel. Many of us still stand as strong for you as ever, regardless of this false reporting. Although anti-semitism is growing in the U.S. and all around the world, there are still many, many Christians and God fearing people who stand for you in America and around the world.
We see this whole situation as God’s opportunity to show His power, mercy and love to unregenerate Jews, and Gentiles. May they see their need to turn to the Lamb of God for true salvation and peace.
God is in control–He hold the hearts of kings, presidents and prime ministers in His hand. We are trusting that His almighty will be accomplished in such a way as to show the most mercy to Jews, Christians and those to be called into the Body of Christ someday, whether they be Jew or Gentile, and whether they be involved in the bondage of Islam or some other false religion.
It is so true, life carries on daily as usual here in Israel, because, who can live under the threat of constant threats and citicism from the whole world?
We are driven into “The Secret Place” with Aveinu Sh’Ba-Shamayim, and there, in there, is the ONLY place we can find protection when, not if, but when they come to destroy us.
Shalom Sue - Please feel free to post the article on your Facebook page. God bless.
Stan
When they come to destroy Israel (and they will come) it will NOT be in my name, nor in the name of so many British christian friends of Israel. Like America we too have a lying media who take every opportunity to misrepresent Israel to soften up those stupid enough to believe their reports so our Government can wring their hands but do nothing to assist you, and people will agree they have done the right thing. Many like me flood the newspapers and other outlets with letters and articles in support of Israel that are never given publication will the lies just roll onto the printing presses. So be it, the Lord has told us it will be like this and now in these last few days each of us must ready our hearts and wills to pray, fast, speak and stand. I, and many, many others, will continue to stand with Israel - my face is set like flint against her detractors - and will continue to pray that God will have His Way, that His Will be done, and that Jerusalem will have peace - that peace that only the Lord Yeshua can bring.
I think many of us who believe may die in the tribulations resulting from the nations attack on Israel - unless the Lord removes us first from the world - but again, so be it. May His will be done.
Linda
Shalom Stan,
Blessings to Franny and the family.
Thank you for your faithfulness. The reports I get here in Missouri, U.S.A. are ominous. We watch and pray with you.
Bless you Stan from windy Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Once again your thought provoking article hits the mark.
Thank you for the information that is really going on in Israel. We do not get much news from the media in Tennessee and this is the only way that I receive the news. I am praying for the peace of Jerusualem daily as stated in the Psalms. Peace be to all of you living in the land of Israel and may you all have a Merry Christmas this year.
Robin
If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. ~~Ps. 137
God bless you Linda Russ!
Blessed be the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Israel is the apple of God’s eye and will exist forever. As for me and my house, we will serve the one true God. God bless Jerusalem and God bless Israel! My loyalty is with you. Yvonne E
It occurs to me that an early “unfortunate” side-effect of Iran’s sending out missiles to cities such as Jerusalem, could be their own inadvertent destruction of the dome of the rock. They are rather poor at hitting targets.
On the other hand, that could be helpful. Just thinking. OT warfare had interesting interventions by God.
Stan Thank you so much for your courage to stand up and tell us the truth!! We recieve very little in the way of truth here in America, not from the media and also sadly not from many of our churches! Blessings and Shalom
You have captured this moment in Israel and the world. Thank you, Stan, for being faithful as Watchman on the wall. I do recognize the need to gird up the loins in preparation, to guard my heart, to stand up and be heard when I can. Dear God, help your children to remain faithful.
Thanks again Stan for your update … I agree there is an omnious feeling in the air like the calm before a great storm which we know is on the way. Even may no professing belivers in my beautiful land of Canada that I have contact with voice and sense in their hearts that things just are right any more and that something is going to snap. Its almost as if there is a sense of forboding which everyone is trying to shut out with one thing or the other and they just keep living like all is as it was and always will be. We do not hear much news in Canada either pro or con for Isreal in the media or in the churches for that matter so most Christians I would believe are quite igornant about the facts. Iran we hear much news about and the threats being made against Isreal but most are not aware of the consequences that may engulf the world as a result of Isreal attacking Irans nucular sites. 2010 I feel may be a watershed year…a year that we all may witness a dramatic turning point both for Isreal and the whole earth. Believers put you life and all you loved ones in Gods strong hands and let him hang on to you because you may not have much strenght to hang on to him when all is said and done…. its about to get ugly
Stan , I just had to write a comment to what Susan H just said “You have captured this moment in Israel and the world”. Thank you, Stan, for being good enough and faithful enough to be a” Watchman on the wall”. That is exactly what your picture says without need of words!!. Thank you again and again, for being there in Jerusalem for us!!.
Also Pat Sibert’s statement is so true, it is hard to come by the truth anywhere in the world and it is so sad that the churches are failing to get the truth out !!. We have a very small church in Hanover Md, called the “Wilderness Chapel” ordained under the Pentecostal Church of God Headquartered out of Joplin Missouri. Anyone near us (in the Baltimore area) that read’s this, are welcome to come join us to help spread the truth of Gods word, to the Jew first and then to the utttermost parts of the world. Acts 1:6 The whole Bible from beginning to end is about restoring the Kingdom back to Israel , with righteousness here upon the earth forevermore!!! My email is figtree12@yahoo.com (meaning the figtree is blosseming) Hallelujah!!!!
Dear Stan,
Never ending praises to the Most High God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob! Israel is indeed under attack from all earthly forces but none of them will ever fully comprehend what awaits them when our Heavenly Father says enough! The day He chooses to roll up His sleeves and meet out justice against those who have sought the lives and land of His chosen people will be a day of great sorrow for them and one of joy for Israel as they see the mighty hand of their God in action.
His word is clear – I will never leave nor forsake you. We know of the countless times enemies of the world have sought to make Israel extinct but she lives on. I will gather my people back to the land and never again will they leave it. The wondrous work that He began over forty years continues today!
It is truly amazing to see the numerous prophesies in His word unfolding before our eyes. I pray every day for the peace of Jerusalem and heavenly protection for God’s people and their land. Me and my house stand firm in support of Israel and ask God’s forgiveness for the arrogant deeds of our President. America has a great deal to answer for on judgment day and sooner than that I fear but please know Stan that Obama’s actions do not speak for the Americans who know God and call out to Him with love “Abba Father”
The Lord bless Israel , and keep her. The Lord make His face to shine on her and be gracious to her. The Lord lift up His countenance on Israel and be gracious to her. Amen and Amen.
BTW to Odd thoughts and John R – in regards to Iran mounting an attack against Israel - the same divine scenarios crossed my mind. Brothers and sisters in Christ do think alike…
Hi Stan, as I sit and read your blog and then comments from Christians around the world…..Israel is not standing alone, her adopted family knows and sees….I watched hitler on history channel and the graphic images of Jewish people just made my heart ache…God is in control of everything down to the last heart beat of even my heart. I know God loves his people…..sister in Christ, that is me Stan…
Stan,
Thank you for the uplifting article—I say uplifting because I feel the rapture is upon us. Praise Him! It seems that, after reading the comments all of the remnant all over the world are on the same page.
We love you Stan. We love Israel and the Israeli people. We love our faithful God Who never slumbers nor sleeps!!
Dear Stan and Brothers/Sisters in Yeshua,
It seems the Holy Spirit is whispering the same message into our collective spiritual ears in these last of the Last Days. That message is urgent: to remain steadfast as watchmen upon the walls of Jerusalem! Stan, do not feel that you are alone… as you have read with your own eyes, MANY from the nations stand with you in intercessory prayer for Israel and the city of our King, Jerusalem. Her Machiach, Yeshua, is coming soon!
Awaiting His Shout!
Jana
I believe that God is trying to tell Israel people that it is of no use to make peace with this world. Instead, they should just ignore this (evil) world and make peace with him.
I believe the more Israel try to make peace with this (evil) world, the more the LORD frustrate them. I believe Ezekiel 38-39 is the prophecy when Israel would see the mighty deliverence of the LORD and decide to pursue him instead of the world. May it soon be fulfilled that
“I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Sovereign LORD.” [Ezekial 39]
Amen and Shalom
As all the others have stated, Stan, you are not alone. Israel, is NOT alone. What the lying media here in the U.S. says is not the truth. There are many in my country who stand with Israel and pray for her. The L-RD will watch over Israel. She will not be destroyed. He will come to rescue her and will fight for her just as He has in the past. Peace and blessings be upon Israel.
Forgive us Father for the sins of our nation. God bring peace to the USA and to Israel.