Elisha Vision – Commentary

Those of you who have been following my commentary know that I favor annexing Judea and Samaria (West Bank) into Israel. My goal is to reconcile God’s promises to current political choices. Enter John Bolton. Since complete annexation is not likely in the near term, his idea merits consideration. Also, the two-state Oslo plan is dead, which leaves few options.. President Trump is preparing a new solution and he has just hired Bolton. Hmmm. So what does John Bolton suggest?

Instead of the two-state idea, he proposed that Egypt annex Gaza, Jordan and Israel extend sovereignty over various areas of Judea and Samaria. This would be divided in a common sense way, according to population “facts on the ground.”  (Click here for more details. Thanks to my favorite political cartoonist, Yaachov Kirschen)

Israel will rule the land promised by Yehovah God in the fullness of time. Dividing the land is a cause for His judgement of the nations.

I will also gather all nations, and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; and I will enter into judgment with them there on account of My people, My heritage Israel,
Whom they have scattered among the nations; they have also divided up My land. Joel 3:2

In the meantime we appreciate the incremental progress of His favor and restoration. Remember that this is not about personal salvation, but God’s boundaries. Jesus died for Palestinian Arabs as much as for Jews and for everyone else. So we pray for peace and the liberty to freely proclaim the good news of salvation. Israel defends freedom of religion, but since this freedom is not allowed in Muslim lands, it is another reason for God to expand the borders of Israel.

The following Scripture quote is the basis of my Kindle book Speak to the Dirt! Notice the prophecy is addressed to the land, not the people. 

“Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains, the hills, the rivers, and the valleys, ‘Thus says the Lord Yehovah: “Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy and My fury, because you have borne the shame of the nations.” Therefore thus says the Lord Yehovah: “I have raised My hand in an oath that surely the nations that are around you shall bear their own shame. 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. Ezekiel 36:6-8

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and pray for rain.

Les Lawrence, Voice of Christian Zionists              (Read more)