American Defense Strategy Revealed

29 01 2026

(This post is quoted from an Israeli Analyst, Guy Bechor, reporting on the new (Jan. 23) US Department of War global strategy. I don’t usually quote this much but it is so good, you need to read it. Israel’s favor is Biblically significant for God’s blessing on America.) Link to full report.

After months of preparation, the U.S. Department of War has released its “American Defense Strategy.” The 2026 U.S. Defense Strategy, rooted in the doctrine of “Flexible Realism,” establishes a clear and uncompromising hierarchy of global alliances. This strategy abandons previous “democratization” efforts in favor of raw national interest and a return to 19th-century-style power politics.  

1. The Model Ally: Israel: Israel occupies a unique and exclusive position at the top of the American strategic pyramid.  

• Exclusive Designation: Israel is the only nation in the world defined as a “Defense Ally”.  

• Model of Self-Reliance: It is praised as a “model ally” because it is both willing and able to defend itself, particularly noted after the events of October 7.  

• Guaranteed Support: The doctrine explicitly states that a strong Israel makes America stronger; therefore, the U.S. will empower Israel further, including supporting Israeli territorial requirements for its defense.  

• Unprecedented Credit: Israel is mentioned 10 times with high admiration, more than any other U.S. partner.  

2. The Stagnant Allies: Europe and NATO: The document shifts significant responsibility away from the U.S. and onto European nations, which are viewed as declining powers.  

• The 5% Requirement: To maintain U.S. support, European allies are now expected to spend 5% of their GDP on defense (3.5% for core military and 1.5% for related security).  

• Local Leadership: Europe is expected to take the lead on threats in its own region with only “limited” U.S. support, as the U.S. prioritizes the American homeland and the deterrence of China.  

3. The Partners: Qatar, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia: In a stark departure from media narratives, these nations have been downgraded to a secondary tier.  

• Lack of Recognition: Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia receive zero mentions by name in the foundational strategy document.  

• No Defense Guarantees: There is no mention of specialized defense pacts for Qatar or Saudi Arabia; they are expected to handle their own defense against Iran independently.  

• Tactical Relationships: Any cooperation with these regimes is purely tactical and interest-based, with no commitment to their specific leadership or “human rights” norms.  

4. The Omitted: The Palestinians: The document signals a total removal of the Palestinian issue from the American strategic defense map.  

• Zero Mentions: While once a centerpiece of U.S. Middle East policy, the Palestinians are not mentioned even once in the strategy.  

5. The Rivals: China and Russia: The strategy handles major powers through deterrence rather than existential conflict.  

• China (24 mentions): Defined as the primary rival. The goal is a “reasonable peace” that prevents Chinese dominance without seeking regime change or total war.  

• Russia (10 mentions): Viewed as a persistent but “manageable” threat that is currently incapable of achieving European hegemony.  (Israeli Analyst, Guy Bechor)

“I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Genesis 12:2-3

We continue to pray for President Trump and PM Netanyahu to hear from God and have the courage to do the right thing. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Israel is the key!

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Decision Time

8 01 2026

While Americans are consumed with news about Venezuela and Minnesota something profound is happening in Iran and Gaza. I believe the first two months of 2026 will witness major prophetic events. Of course the Western hemisphere is important, but let’s focus on the Middle East. The Egypt/Gaza border is about to open, releasing over a million Gaza civilians to flee the war zone for the first time. This will lead to Israel disarming and finally defeating Hamas. At the same time, Iran is on the brink and will finally have regime change. Demonstrations now involve over 130 cities and growing, with reports of even military and security forces defecting. Multiple sources are reporting that the Ayatollah has plans to escape to Russia. Decisions are being made in Jerusalem, Washington, Venezuela, Iran, and many places that will prove to be the fulfillment of God’s plan. It is exciting to be alive at this time to pray in agreement with God.

“Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of Yehovah is near in the valley of decision. The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will diminish their brightness. Yehovah also will roar from Zion, and utter His voice from Jerusalem; the heavens and earth will shake; But Yehovah will be a shelter for His people, and the strength of the children of Israel.”  Joel 3:14-16

There have been specific times in history where Yehovah God Himself intervenes to fulfill His prophetic promises. I refer to those times as God “turning the page.” This is such a time. Above human events there is a Divine moment where God’s hand touches earth. Just as Peter recognized Pentecost as: “This is that” which was prophesied by Joel, we are in a “this is that” moment. Last Sunday I spoke at Grace Assembly of God in Wake Forest on the subject: “It’s Time to Turn the Page!” (Here is the video link. Scroll down halfway and the message starts at 37 min.) Don’t miss the time of God’s visitation. Do you see His hand, or are you fearfully only seeing man’s feeble rebellion? As the cliche goes: “I have read the end of the Book. We win!”

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for the momentous decisions by nations, leaders, and by people.

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They Shall Proclaim the Praises of Yehovah

9 10 2025

We all rejoice in the peace agreement for Gaza this week, but what follows? I maintain that there will be a time of extraordinary peace between the Psalm 83 war and the Ezekiel 38 war of Gog & Magog. What if I told you that millions of Arabs would find salvation in Jesus and gladly become pro-Israel and join the Abraham Accords?

Since 1948 Israel has been under attack from their Arab neighbors listed by country in Psalm 83. That comes to an end with the surrender of Hamas. Yet Israelis will certainly take awhile to tear down the walls and accept complete belief in the relief offered by genuine peace. This is not the anti-Christ peace, but a period described in Ezekiel 38, who used seven different phrases stipulating the conditions of real peace being enjoyed by Israel before the Gog invasion (which, again, lists the names of the countries involved).

It is during this period that Arabs/Palestinians will turn to Jesus. Isaiah 19 ends with an amazing relationship between Egypt, Israel, and Syria which specifically includes Egyptians worshipping Yehovah.

“In that day there will be an altar to Yehovah in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to Yehovah at its border. And it will be for a sign and for a witness to Yehovah of hosts in the land of Egypt; for they will cry to Yehovah because of the oppressors, and He will send them a Savior and a Mighty One, and He will deliver them. Then Yehovah will be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians will know Yehovah in that day, and will make sacrifice and offering; yes, they will make a vow to Yehovah and perform it.”  Isaiah 19:19-21

But what about Saudi Arabia, you may ask? I believe they will also find our Messiah’s salvation. It is already clear to most that they will very soon be joining the Abraham Accords. But there is evidence in Isaiah’s prophecy that they will also worship Yehovah God. Last week I quoted the Zechariah promise that there would be Palestinians “who remain” in Israel (after the Hamas Gaza defeat) who would worship the God of Israel. In addition, there is the evidence for Saudi Arabia. Note that each of the five geographically named areas are all in Saudi Arabia!

“Then you shall see and become radiant, and your heart shall swell with joy; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you. The multitude of camels shall cover your land, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and incense, and they shall proclaim the praises of Yehovah. All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; They shall ascend with acceptance on My altar, and I will glorify the house of My glory.”  Isaiah 60:5-7

This may be a stretch for you, but open your heart to the possibilities of our merciful Savior!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for the salvation of Jews and Arabs alike!

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Why  do I use God’s literal covenant Name: Yehovah? Here is a link to the explanation in my book: The Hebrew God Who Has No Name. And here is a link to a great visual from my friend Keith Johnson.


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The End Result of the 20 Point Peace Plan

1 10 2025

This peace plan is on target for God’s plan for the Palestinians. For several weeks I have been posting about the end of the Gaza War. Amos 1:6-7 declares this fourth Gaza war in 20 years will end with God’s punishment after it was deferred for the first three wars. (See: Final Push Into Gaza) But the most exciting verse is in the second part of Zechariah 9:7. It reveals that after Gaza is conquered there will be survivors who will join Israel. (Note: We know there is no DNA connection between Philistines and Palestinians, but it the same ancient demonic principality and methods.) I believe this verse prophetically speaks of today.

“Then the surviving Philistines will worship our God and become like a clan in Judah. The Philistines of Ekron will join my people, as the ancient Jebusites once did.”  Zechariah 9:7b NLT

This indicates that these “surviving” Palestinians will be saved and accepted into Israel (See: Clan Plan Confirmed by Scripture) Zechariah finishes with them joining Israel as the ancient Jebusites did. 

  • The verse indicates a future transformation where the Philistines will abandon their former ways and join the worship of the God of Israel.
  • This joining is likened to the Jebusites, who eventually became part of the Israelite community after King David’s conquest of Jebusite Jerusalem.
  • The phrase suggests a significant change in identity and allegiance for the Philistines, moving from enemies to worshippers of God.
  • The comparison to the Jebusites highlights theme of redemption, showing that even former adversaries can become part of God’s people.

This concept is further confirmed by Isaiah: “Also the sons of the foreigner who join themselves to Yehovah, to serve Him, and to love the name of Yehovah, to be His servants— Everyone who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, and holds fast My covenant— Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on My altar; for My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.” The Lord Yehovah, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, says, “Yet I will gather to him Others besides those who are gathered to him.” Isaiah 56:6-8

This is confirmed directly by Jesus: “Then He taught, saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations’? But you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’ ”  Mark 11:17

It is so easy to get caught up in the news and lose sight of God’s promises. But I believe He is proceeding right on schedule to fulfill His Word. The land title has been gifted to Israel by God, and will not be revoked.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and Yehovah’s Kingdom to come through Yeshua our Messiah!

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A Real Plan for Gaza Civilians

4 09 2025

The Israeli sun is rising! February 4th this year President Trump stunned the press corps with his vision for Gaza. Now, eight months later it beginning to take shape. My last two posts discussed the plans for Judea and Samaria (West Bank). But today let’s zero in on Gaza. I believe Trump’s plan is about to be announced. The IDF now control 40% of Gaza City and the end of Hamas is near. Part of the last phase features the voluntary exit of a million or more civilians. Here are recent breaking news accounts of the emerging exodus.

President Trump continues planning significant post-war Gaza reconstruction, including voluntary emigration – Report indicates Trump has not given up on ‘Gaza Riviera’ plan, seeking investors to fund reconstruction.

Notice the screenshot of the cover of the 38 page document detailing his plans. He is serious. The photo is described as: “The GREAT Trust: From a Demolished Iranian Proxy to a Prosperous Abrahamic Ally.” The title, GREAT Trust, is an anacronym for “”Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust.”

Post-War Gaza Plan Sees Relocation of Population, ‘Digital Token’ for Palestinian Land: Washington Post – Anyone who owns land would be offered a “digital token” in exchange for rights to redevelop their property, the Post reported, adding that each Palestinian who left would be provided with $5,000 in cash and subsidies to cover four years of rent. They would also be provided with a year of food, it added.

Secret Gaza makeover plan offers Palestinians $5000 to leave – According to Washington Post, comprehensive proposal would establish decade-long US trusteeship while transforming enclave into tourism and tech hub through voluntary Palestinian departures.

In addition to these articles there is a fascinating discovery on Google Earth apparently showing an extremely large area of thousands of apartment buildings that I estimate could temporarily house possibly up to a million refugees in Egypt only seven miles from the Egypt/Gaza border slightly SE of Rafah. I wish I could show you myself, but please take a moment and see for yourself. This could be connected to the rumored million refugees accepted by Libya. Stay tuned!

Egypt deploys 40,000 troops to Gaza border – Arab media (click for picture).

I believe Egypt is ready to open the Gaza border now, but will not allow Gazans beyond a very tight perimeter which includes the temporary housing that is prepared for them.

Finally, this all fits within Biblical prophecy. I have previously detailed the four Gaza Hamas wars since 2005 that ends with God Himself allowing the punishment after the fourth (Amos 1:6-7). Notice verse seven clearly describes the vast destruction of Gaza buildings that we see in the news. Here is one more prophecy that I believe applies to Gaza in our day.

Woe to the inhabitants of the seacoast, The nation of the Cherethites! The word of Yehovah is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you; so there shall be no inhabitant.”  Zephaniah 2:5

Cherethites = “executioners” according to Strong’s Concordance. Some translations say “assassins” which pretty well describes Hamas and all terrorists, including suicide bombers. This even suggests the inhabitants will be gone, none left. That will be the result of Trump’s plan. I get excited when I see the Bible and the news coinciding. I could be wrong, of course, but let’s keep our eyes open.

We faithfully continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and wisdom from above for the leaders!

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Clan Plan Confirmed by Scripture

28 08 2025

Last week I wrote about the Secret Solution to Gaza and the West Bank. Here is an amazing revelation from the prophet Zechariah that details exactly my point last Thursday. Each phrase is remarkably describing what is now happening in Israel and the West Bank (Judea and Samaria). First, let me acknowledge that most translations differ from the New Living Translation in this case. However, my study of Strong’s Concordance, the Hebrew text, and even the root words behind the text reveal this present day unfolding scenario. Let’s look at it.

“Foreigners will occupy the city of Ashdod. I will destroy the pride of the Philistines. I will grab the bloody meat from their mouths and snatch the detestable sacrifices from their teeth. Then the surviving Philistines will worship our God and become like a clan in Judah. The Philistines of Ekron will join my people, as the ancient Jebusites once did.”  Zechariah 9:6-7 NLT

It has been proven by DNA that today’s Palestinians are Arabs. They are not descendants from the ancient Philistines. But, they have appropriated the spirit of the Philistines, a geographical principality that hates God and His choice to bless Israel with the eternal deed to the land. That is why Hamas behaves precisely like the ancient enemy of Israel. Look at Zechariah’s declaration as referencing today’s Palestinians.

  1. Yehovah will destroy their pride. Certainly pride and arrogance emanates from them.
  2. He will remove their bloody purpose: seen from suicide bombers to over 1,400 mostly civilians murdered and taken hostage in the worst single day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.
  3. After the conclusive judgement of the fourth war in 20 years, (see Amos 1:6-7) some will survive and worship Yehovah. This may indicate they will accept Yeshua and the God of Israel.
  4. They will “become like a clan in Judah!” This is the actual desire of the clans who request recognition from Israel. Be sure to read last week’s “Secret Solution” post.
  5. They will join Israel as the “ancient Jebusites once did.” The Holy Spirit through Zechariah cites the Biblical precedent to justify non-Jews being included in the nation of  Israel.

This is the “secret solution” about to be revealed to the world. I believe Gaza civilians will be allowed to voluntarily evacuate Gaza for other Arab/Muslim nations. The clans who remain in the West Bank, especially Hebron, will reject Hamas and even the Palestinian Authority from ruling over them. They will recognize Israel as the Jewish state and join the Abraham Accords. Israel will allow self-government in their clans or “emirates” and eventually grant Israeli citizenship through annexation. Is this too marvelous in our eyes? God is able!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for wisdom and courage for all the leaders (including the clans) to do the right thing!

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Secret Solution for Gaza and West Bank

21 08 2025

All the media talk is fixated on a “two-state” concept that is so dead that even diplomats are waking up. Yet there is a brilliant solution about to emerge. Israel’s enemies still clamor for two states but in truth they insist on one state: Palestine. The radical terrorists have been driving the bus for too long. It is time for Arabs who recognize Israel to have their say. I am speaking not of Arab Israelis who are happy being citizens, but the Arab League, who has made a major turn.

In 1st, entire Arab League condemns Oct. 7, urges Hamas to disarm – Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey, signed a declaration Tuesday condemning for the first time Hamas’s onslaught of October 7, 2023, and calling on the Palestinian terror group to release all the hostages it is holding, disarm and end its rule of Gaza, in a bid to end the devastating war in the Strip.

Admittedly, they also called for a Palestinian state but that part will not happen for two reasons. Yehovah God Himself has deeded the land to Israel in the Bible. Plus, Israel will never go back to Oct 7 with terrorists on their border. Prime Minister has declared this and is backed up by President Trump.

Trump States Hamas Must Be ‘Confronted and Destroyed’ as Gaza City Residents Evacuate Ahead of IDF Offensive – “We will only see the return of the remaining hostages when Hamas is confronted and destroyed!!! The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be,”

The secret plan emerging is a complete rejection of not only Hamas, but also the Palestinian Authority. The former Mayor of Jerusalem, MK Nir Barkat, has been quietly meeting with Arab sheikhs who control clans (700,000 Arabs) throughout the West Bank (Judea and Samaria). They reject the terrorists and will recognize Israel. The rule in the Middle East has been by families or clans for thousands of years. It is the natural solution.

Hebron sheikhs want to leave Palestinian Authority, join Abraham Accords – “We want cooperation with Israel,” says Sheikh Wadee’ al-Jaabari. “We want coexistence.” Sheikh Wadee’ al-Jaabari and four other prominent clan leaders from Hebron have signed a letter pledging peace and full recognition of Israel as a Jewish state. Their plan: Hebron would secede from the Palestinian Authority, establish an independent emirate, and join the Abraham Accords.

Minister Barkat: ‘Emirates plan an excellent alternative to Palestinian state’ – Economy Minister Nir Barkat tells Arutz Sheva the proposal of creating “Emirates” in Judea and Samaria is the best option for all parties in the long run and has the best chance of success. “This is a governance model based on tribes, which has proven to be the most successful model in the Arab world.”

“When the Most High divided their inheritance to the nations, when He separated the sons of Adam, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the children of Israel.”  Deuteronomy 32:8

“And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;”  Acts 17:26-27

We need to pray that the wisdom of this solution will be seen by all and especially President Trump. True boundaries are set by God. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and that the leaders will hear God’s voice, have courage, and do the right thing!

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Final Push in Gaza

7 08 2025

Israel has made their decision. Today Israel announced they will take total control of Gaza and eliminate Hamas. Netanyahu to Fox News: “We intend to militarily take control of the entire Gaza Strip, to free the civilian population, dismantle Hamas, and transfer it to an alternative government.” Here is a link to the Fox News interview where Netanyahu calls for Hamas to be eliminated and hostages released. (As I finish this post it is after midnight in Israel and the cabinet is still debating, I will update here when they are finished.) (After over 10 hours of debate the cabinet agreed to occupy Gaza City.)

Trump doesn’t oppose Netanyahu plan for full Gaza occupation: – President Trump does not oppose Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to launch a new military operation to occupy the entire Gaza Strip, U.S. and Israeli officials say.

Rubio: There will be no peace until Hamas is disbanded – global attention must also focus on freeing the 20 hostages held by Hamas and disarming the terror group.

Time to revisit Amos as we see the end of the fourth war in Gaza in 20 years. They keep attacking Israeli civilians in what the Bible calls “transgressions.”

Thus says Yehovah: “For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, Because they took captive the whole captivity To deliver them up to Edom. But I will send a fire upon the wall of Gaza, Which shall devour its palaces.”  Amos 1:6-7

Remember that it is Yehovah God who says He will not “turn away” the punishment of Gaza. It is now time for the final act. God is faithful to keep His word. He not only speaks truth, but He acts to make sure it comes to pass just as He promised. Man speaks many words without doing, but God performs every word He speaks!

Then Yehovah said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.”  Jeremiah 1:12 ESV

Also remember that during the plagues of Exodus, Pharoah hardened his heart at first, but then Yehovah hardened Pharoah’s heart. I believe that God has hardened Hamas’ heart at this point.

We must pray intentionally for God’s word to be fulfilled at this very time. The last battles could be tough. Pray for supernatural victory with minimal deaths. Pray for protection of the hostages and the troops and wisdom for the leaders. Now is the time!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

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Gaza Gambit 2.0

10 07 2025

Five months ago PM Netanyahu and Pres. Trump announced a bombshell plan for Gaza. Where are we now? This week, they have met again in DC, several times. Bibi has been meeting with every top official also found time to honor the two young people killed at the DC Israeli Embassy. The reason Bibi came to meet with the President was to discuss a Gaza cease fire, along with Iran, Syria, and several other items.

No deal has been announced as I write this and Netanyahu is flying home this evening. My view is that the main discussion was about what I call The Gaza Gambit 2.0. I wrote about it here. But much has transpired since February. I believe Trump has arranged countries who will absorb voluntary Gaza refugees. Timing is everything as usual, but I see it all lining up like ducks in a row.

The great victory over Iran clears the way for each step. Syria is about ready. Lebanon is close. The Houtis need to be defeated and Hamas completely neutralized. We are closer every day. Will a ceasefire create another delay? Possibly, but not for long. The Saudis and other nations are on the brink of agreeing to join the Abraham Accords paving the way for the “exceptional” peace we have been talking about from Ezekiel 38. It is quite satisfying to me that most prophetic commentators are now seeing this peace before the Gog and Magog War.

I believe our two national leaders are in lock step with the purpose of God. The final plan is His. Yehovah has been faithfully executing His plan over many years, bringing it to this time of manifestation. The time is now. Never again is now. We are not turning back from this prophetic moment. It is God’s moment. I rest in this Bible verse about the nature and character of Yehovah God. Nothing else matters.

For Yehovah of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back?”  Isaiah 14:27

Isaiah was talking about God’s purpose with Assyria, but uses this fact that when God speaks no one can annul it. “Every promise of God is yes and amen!”  2 Corinthians 1:20

God has a purpose for Gaza and no man or demon can annul it!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! Pray that President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu will hear from God, and have courage to do the right thing.

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Please Share This Israel Overview

3 04 2025

The October 7, 2023 massacre of 1,200 Israelis initiated a massive change in the Middle East that fulfills ancient Bible prophesies. Hamas thought they would destroy Israel, but the opposite happened. Hamas is nearly destroyed and shockingly led to the near elimination of Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria. Iran is now clearly facing the same ultimate defeat.

Last summer I had a profound “walk in the woods” interview with Mike Shaffer, Host of Wild About Jesus: Spontaneous Journeys: Where God Meets Us Outdoors. Mike steered the conversation in just the right direction to cover major points of clarity for all those trying to understand Israel and the Arab people. I am asking you to take a half hour to watch this conversation at this link: Israel in Prophecy – A Conversation with Les Lawrence Please watch and share!

My heart is to understand what God is doing in the world and especially Israel events today. My weekly blog here at ElishaVision.com and my weekly YouTube video prophetic updates are both inspired by this verse declaring the particular gift of one the twelve tribes of Israel, the tribe of Issachar. My goal is that we believers would be sons and daughters of Issachar for our day.

“…of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do…”  1 Chronicles 12:32a

It appears that we are getting close to Israel and perhaps even the US bombing Iran soon. Keep praying for God’s will to be heard and obeyed by both Bibi and Trump. At the same time, Israel has moved three divisions into Gaza to finish the war!

Is a massive US-Israeli attack coming soon on Iran’s nuclear program? – A growing number of signs suggest answer is yes. Trump told reporters, “We are down to final strokes with Iran. We are down to the final moments. We can’t let them have a nuclear weapon. Something is going to happen very soon. I would rather have a peace deal than the other option, but the other option will solve the problem.”

IDF taking Gaza territory, as Hamas refuses to release hostages, Netanyahu says – (April 2, 2025 / JNS) The Israeli prime minister also announced that the Israeli military was seizing the Morag Corridor in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces is seizing territory in the Gaza Strip in response to Hamas’s refusal to release the remaining 59 hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Wednesday.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

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God Present With Gaza Hostages

20 03 2025

Sorry I missed my blog last week. I have returned from the rain forests of Puerto Rico.

Wonderful testimonies are coming out now from Israeli hostages saved from Gaza terrorists. They spoke of miracles, His presence with them, and new found faith in God. Several Bible verses are seen in this real life story of God revealing Himself to them while in captivity. One testified that a small bottle of grape juice never ran out or spoiled. Our 21rst century first-world problems are about stress, frustration with traffic or the high cost of eggs. It is difficult to put ourselves in the shoes of a terrorist hostage. They were beaten, starved, cursed, and expected sudden death daily. Some suffered over 500 days and some are still there. Click on this CBN story headline for more details:

Testimonies of Faith: God’s Presence in the Darkness of Gaza Captivity – How does faith survive in the darkest depths of despair? Even more remarkably, how does someone find faith while held captive and chained in a tunnel 50 meters underground? Former Israeli hostages are sharing extraordinary testimonies of faith and resilience, echoing the experiences of biblical heroes like Daniel, Esther, and Paul.

Hostage Shem Tov (505 days) shared: “During my captivity, I felt every prayer you prayed for me; and even in the darkness, I had light.” This verse was fulfilled for him personally!

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”  Psalm 23:4 ESV

“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For Yehovah your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”  Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT

Another verse was quoted by several hostages that has a vital connection to Biblical faith. There is deeper revelation in this short verse. First, it declares that Yehovah lives, but it also reveals a great truth about His nature. The last word, “one” carries a fascinating revelation of God that few have considered.

“Hear, O Israel: Yehovah our God, Yehovah is one!”  Deuteronomy 6:4

The Hebrew word for “one” here is “echad.” It means a plurality or unity of one. It is used in Genesis where man and woman are “one” flesh. It is also used of the twelve tribes as “one” nation. Why is this important? The use of “echad” indicates that God is a plurality of one, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Another Hebrew word that was notably NOT used is the word for one, “yachid,” which means an “indivisible one.” Man was created in God’s image: spirit, soul, and body. We have three dimensions as well! The very next verse seems to confirm this.

“You shall love Yehovah your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.”  Deuteronomy 6:5

Again, the three parts of man are mentioned. We need to pray, not only for the remaining hostages, but for those already released who need healing and restoration. Also, continue to pray for the salvation of both Jews and Arabs. God is very much speaking to them in their trials. Pray that they hear His voice!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, wisdom for the leaders, and an end to the war.

Les Lawrence, a voice of Christian Zionists                 (Read more)

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Why  do I use God’s literal covenant Name: Yehovah? Here is a link to the explanation in my book: The Hebrew God Who Has No Name. And here is a link to a great visual from my friend Keith Johnson.


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Miracle Discovery of Bus Bombs Today

20 02 2025

Israel has just discovered multiple bus time-bombs today! Simultaneously five different buses exploded in Israel in their parking lots at 8:30 pm Israel time, 1:30 pm Eastern time. Multiple more bombs were discovered in buses and light rail in a large area. They were on timers set to explode at 8:30 am during rush hour tomorrow. By the grace of God some were accidently programmed wrong with pm instead of am. Yehovah God is protecting Israel! This was done by Hamas inside Israel! Hamas claimed responsibility. They were based in Tulkarm in Samaria near the coast. They intended another Oct 7th killing hundreds on public transportation. Only God!

Massive attack averted: Bombs found on five buses in central Israel – Minister of Transportation Miri Regev also ordered all trains in the country to cease operations.

Today’s earlier news was the return of the Bibas’ babies and their mother in caskets. (Update: the female body was not the mother, a vile breech of the agreement.) The shameful mockery and public display on makeshift stages continues to shock the civilized world. This all must end! For those who follow my blog you will not be surprised to learn the Scripture that Israel’s IDF Rabbi spoke over them when the IDF took possession of the bodies.

‘O God, do not be silent’ | The Psalm read over the caskets of the deceased hostages – Considered an national elegy over the invasion of Israel by its neighbors, Chief Rabbi of the IDF, Brigadier General Eyal Krim read Psalm 83.

We have referenced Psalm 83 for several years as prophetically speaking of this very time of history. Notice the critical prayer request in verse 9, which refers to Gideon’s victory when God had the enemies turn and kill each other. That is still our prayer.

“Deal with them as with Midian, as with Sisera, as with Jabin at the Brook Kishon, who perished at En Dor, who became as refuse on the earth. ​​Make their nobles like Oreb and like Zeeb, ​​Yes, all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna, who said, “Let us take for ourselves the pastures of God for a possession.”  Psalm 83:9-12

Also notice that the enemies goal was to steal God’s land and make it their own. However, they are destined to fail because Yehovah God has given it to Israel for an everlasting inheritance.

“And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you. Also I give to you and your descendants after you the land in which you are a stranger, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.”  Genesis 17:7-8

“Also your people shall all be righteous; They shall inherit the land forever, the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, That I may be glorified.”  Isaiah 60:21

A final observation: The other deceased hostage returned today was Oded Lifshitz, the 86 year old hostage killed over a year ago. He was a pro-Palestinian Israeli who worked to bring sick Gazan children to Israeli hospitals. It was meaningless to the Hamas cowards because he was a Jew and must die.

This is why we must pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray Psalm 83. The enemies must ultimately be judged by God Himself! Also keep praying for rain and snow which is coming this weekend to Israel.

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The Gaza Gambit

5 02 2025

Fun with Trump! The historic press conference with Netanyahu and Trump exploded the narrative about Gaza. Is he serious? Will the U.S, own Gaza? Let’s take a breath and remember how Trump negotiates. He always starts with an impossible bid to get attention and then they are happy to settle for a “reasonable” compromise. He gets his true goal as a result. Here are my first thoughts about the press conference.

  1. There was an overlooked nuance when Trump mentioned he would have a “position” in the ownership. That sounds like a small stake in ownership.
  2. Even if his plan fails, Israel would then assume the responsibility and finish the job.
  3. My favorite part was Bibi’s statement: “The Bible says that the people of Israel shall rise like lions and boy did we rise. Today, the roar of the lion of Judah is heard loudly throughout the Middle East.”
  4. The hidden highlight was his response to the Israeli journalist asking if he would support Israeli sovreignty over Judea and Samaria (the West Bank): “We are discussing this with many of your representatives. People like the idea, but we haven’t taken a position on it yet. There will probably be an announcement on this within the next four weeks,”

We must not view Gaza in the natural, but see it from God’s perspective. Gaza is part of Israel, period! How we get there is only the process. A Hamas spokesman had the audacity to threaten that Trump’s words “are capable of igniting the region.” Yes, Hamas was referring to Gaza and the Middle East which is fully on fire already!

How did we get here? 2008 – Operation Cast Lead. 2012 – Operation Pillar of Defense. 2014 – Operation Protective Edge. 2023 – Operation Swords of Iron. Don’t forget what Yehovah God Himself says about the fourth war with Gaza:

Thus says the Yehovah: “For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, Because they took captive the whole captivity to deliver them up to Edom.”  Amos 1:6

“I will plant them in their land, and no longer shall they be pulled up from the land I have given them,” Says the Yehovah your God.”  Amos 9:15

It stops here! God Himself will insure the punishment of Gaza.

“Surely the Lord Yehovah does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. A lion has roared! Who will not fear? The Lord Yehovah has spoken! Who can but prophesy?”  Amos 3:7-8

Do any Gazans really want to leave? It is reported by Aviel Schneider of Israel Today that many Gazans have been caught on video saying: “Just open the border to Egypt, and everything else will happen on its own. Who wants to stay in Gaza? Everything is destroyed.”

After the dust settles what is the condition of that piece of real estate called Gaza? In the end, Judah shall return! Here is the view from the prophet Zephaniah who call them “Cherethites” which means executioners or assassins.

“Woe to the inhabitants of the seacoast, the nation of the Cherethites! The word of Yehovah is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you; So there shall be no inhabitant. The seacoast shall be pastures, With shelters for shepherds and folds for flocks. The coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; They shall feed their flocks there;”  Zephaniah 2:5-7b

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for rain, and for PM Netanyahu and President Trump.

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“This is That!” Ancient Bible Prophecy

23 01 2025

The exciting thing about living in the end times is the rapid fulfillment of ancient prophesies. When Peter observed the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost he declared: “But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;” Acts 2:16 KJV Jesus used that phrase about Himself as the bread of life as the fulfillment of the manna from heaven during the Exodus: “This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.” John 6:58 KJV         

Yet there are many more such fulfillments. This past year in my travels I emphasized several more ancient “This is that” prophecies that are being fulfilled in our day.

  1. Psalm 102 describes the Holocaust and then plainly says: “You will arise and have mercy on Zion;
    For the time to favor her, Yes, the set time, has come.” Psalm 102:13 NKJV In 1948 Israel was miraculously reborn. This is that spoken by the Psalm.
  2. Psalm 83 describes the Arab nations bordering Israel that attacked from 1948 on, fulfilling the Psalm.  “Deal with them as with Midian, As with Sisera, As with Jabin at the Brook Kishon,” Just as with Gideon and the Midianites,” Psalm 83:9 NKJV God caused the Arabs to fight against one another. We see this era ending with the Abraham Accords. This is that spoken by the Psalm.
  3. Amos 1:6 speaks of the present Gaza war, which is Israel fourth war with Hamas. “Thus says Yehovah: “For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, Because they took captive the whole captivity To deliver them up to Edom. But I will send a fire upon the wall of Gaza, Which shall devour its palaces.” Amos 1:6-7 NKJV  This is that fourth time when Hamas in Gaza is defeated!
  4. Two more are still to come! Isaiah 17 speaks of the destruction of Damascus which has never happened in history. But it is closer than ever with the fall of the Syrian dictator Assad. “The burden against Damascus. “Behold, Damascus will cease from being a city, And it will be a ruinous heap.” Isaiah 17:1 NKJV When we see this happen, we will say this is that spoken by Isaiah!
  5. Isaiah 19 describes a time of peace with a highway connecting Syria, Israel, and Egypt. “In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian will come into Egypt and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians will serve with the Assyrians.” Isaiah 19:23 NKJV  This is that spoken by the Psalm. We are indeed living in exciting times of Biblical fulfillment, showing again that Yehovah God keeps His word. Every single promised word will come to pass! Hallelujah!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, the hostages, the Prime Minister, and for rain in the land of Israel.

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Ceasefire Contradictions! Grab the Popcorn

16 01 2025

Hope is rising with the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. I pray the hostages will indeed be released. However, there are serious downsides as well. Hamas has never kept their word to this point. One should never pay ransom to terrorists, it only incentivizes more hostage taking and terror. Here is a quote from a well respected Israeli columnist, Hillel Fuld, a proud Zionist. (Remember that a Zionist is simply a person who believes that God gave the land of Israel to the Jews.)

“If this deal goes through, the very same people who have been yelling genocide for the past year and talking about how Israel killed so many people and caused so much damage, are the same people who are going to be yelling victory. 
 
So which one is it? Did we commit genocide or did you win? Can’t be both. 
But here’s the thing. This isn’t their first contradiction of their own story. 
 
– The hostages are fed well and there is no food in Gaza. Which one is it?
– Gaza was an open air prison and Gaza was paradise before 10/7. Which one is it? 
– The Holocaust never happened and Hitler was right. Which one is it? 
– Globalize the intifada and ceasefire now. Which one is it? 
– Israel is lying about 10/7 and it was the proudest day in our history and we’ll do it over and over. Which one is it? 
– From the river to the sea and two state solution. Which one is it? 
 
Here’s the thing. You don’t have to know history. You don’t even have to know anything about the conflict. All you have to do if you want to know which side is good and which side is evil is look at their own narrative. They can’t stop contradicting themselves. 
 
If there was any truth to their story, why do they keep getting caught blatantly and openly lying? Why the Palywood? Why the fake babies? Why the staged casualties? 
 
Here’s a riddle. When does the pro Palestinian activist lie? The answer: When he/she opens their mouth.  
They can’t stop lying. They can’t stop contradicting themselves. That’s what happens when your entire identity from day one is a lie. 
That’s what happens when the “Founder” of the Palestinian movement is a terrorist who was himself born in Egypt. Don’t believe me? Go read up about Arafat. 
 
The whole thing is the most elaborate lie in history. Just listen to their contradictions and you’ll know. 
Assuming, of course, that you even want to know the truth.”  (Hillel Fuld on X)
 

Remain sober minded about the stages of the ceasefire. Expect Hamas to break the agreement at any point yet pray for success. This time is different. When Hamas violates the deal Israel will be able to finish them off with the full backing of President Trump and the United States. Hamas cannot be allowed to remain and rebuild. Israel will stay in control until trustworthy leaders emerge in Gaza.

“So they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden; and the wasted, desolate, and ruined cities are now fortified and inhabited.’ Then the nations which are left all around you shall know that I, Yehovah, have rebuilt the ruined places and planted what was desolate. I, Yehovah, have spoken it, and I will do it.Thus says the Lord Yehovah: “I will also let the house of Israel inquire of Me to do this for them: I will increase their men like a flock. Like a flock offered as holy sacrifices, like the flock at Jerusalem on its feast days, so shall the ruined cities be filled with flocks of men. Then they shall know that I amYehovah.”   Ezekiel 36:35-38

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Pray for rain for the land. Pray for truth and righteousness.

Les Lawrence, a voice of Christian Zionists                 (Read More)

Why  do I use God’s literal covenant Name: Yehovah? Here is a link to the explanation in my book: The Hebrew God Who Has No Name. And here is a link to a great visual from my friend Keith Johnson.


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A Time for Seeking

9 01 2025

We are living in a time of great transition. Wildfires, wars, terrorism, and political upheaval crowd the headlines. Everything that can be shaken, will be shaken. We are in transition. As the world waits the inauguration of President Trump the shaking is increasing. What does it mean? What is happening? If you have ever sought God, this is the time. ls there a purpose for the shaking? Consider this.

“Now this, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.”  Hebrews 12:27-28

Things that are shakable will be removed and God’s unshakable Kingdom will remain standing. Therefore it makes sense to seek Him. Millions of believers are currently fasting and praying for mercy and blessing in this new year. Donald Trump is already changing the world scene, but he is not the Savior, as he himself has said multiple times. There is One higher that is in control. We should seek Him! Yeshua (Jesus) is our only hope. He is the Messiah, the son of Yehovah God. Seek Him!

​“Seek Yehovah while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. ​​Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; ​​Let him return to Yehovah, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. ​​“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says Yehovah. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.”  Isaiah 55:6-9

Let us pray for mercy for those suffering from disasters and wars. Let us pray for mercy for the political transition, especially in the United States. And as always pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Thank God for the rain and snow that has watered the land of Israel.

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Amos 1:6 Sinwar Is Dead

17 10 2024

Sinwar

On the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Yahya Sinwar, Head of Hamas, was eliminated. We pray that Hamas will surrender now and release the 101 hostages, including four American citizens. Remember Yehovah revealed to Amos that He would not turn away His punishment or judgment of Gaza because this was their fourth transgression against Israel.

If Israel stops fighting before eliminating Hamas, Israel loses and Hamas wins. The Hamas Charter calls for the total annihilation of the Jews, not land for peace. They don’t care how many civilians are killed, except for world sympathy. Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu need our prayers for the courage to finish this war. I have shared this text several times since Oct 7, but let me emphasize one more time. This is God’s judgement of the wickedness of Hamas. Yehovah will not turn it away this time. This literally is the fourth Gaza war.

Thus says Yehovah: ​​“For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, ​​I will not turn away its punishment, ​​Because they took captive the whole captivity to deliver them up to Edom. ​​But I will send a fire upon the wall of Gaza, which shall devour its palaces.  Amos 1:6-7

Gaza Hamas Attacks Israel Wars:

2008 – Operation Cast Lead

2012 – Operation Pillar of Defense

2014 – Operation Protective Edge

2023 – Operation Swords of Iron So, this is the 4th Gaza war. Pray it ends with total Hamas surrender!

The Fall Feasts began with Trumpets/Rosh HaShanah with Iran attacking Israel with 201 ballistic missiles and the miracle of God’s protection that no Israelis were killed. On Yom Kippur, Israel’s holiest day,  Hezbollah terrorists fired 320 missiles from Lebanon, yet with few injuries. A great miracle involved a direct hit on a retirement home that included Holocaust survivors. No one was injured!

Yom Kippur Miracle: Drone strikes old-age home; no injuries – Israeli President Isaac Herzog highlighted a particularly concerning target of the attack. “Hezbollah’s latest targets were elderly Jews and Holocaust survivors in a retirement home,”

You may notice a pattern here with the Feast days. We still await Israel’s serious and surprising counter attack on Iran. Tabernacles runs to October 24th. Will it be during or after this Feast? Pray for wisdom and courage for Netanyahu and his advisors. Pray that his top advisor will be Yehovah God.

“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?”  Romans 8:31-35

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and rain in this rainy season, including Holy Spirit rain!

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Blind Samson Still Served God

11 07 2024

Samson

Samson still defeated the Philistines though he was blind. Samson’s Hair is Growing is a great article from my Israeli friend Dominiquae Bierman. She is right that Israel was blind to intel before the October 7th massacre of 1,200 Israelis. Is there a message here? I believe it shows us that Yehovah God will accomplish His purpose even through our failures. Israel will conquer Gaza because God promised in Amos 1:6-7 that He will “not turn away” Gaza’s punishment. Both Israel and Samson deal with Gaza and terrorists.

Samson certainly sinned and lost his God given power, but after repentance God used him to finish the task. God’s purpose is larger than one individual. Likewise, Israel failed to heed the intel and was blinded to the pending attack. Was there moral failure or some disobedience to God involved? Given Israel’s openness to abortion, homosexuality, corruption, and other sins, God would be righteous to judge them. This is just as true in the United States. All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory. Yet, in His mercy and because He made eternal promises of restoration, God uses us in our weakness. Our job is to align with His plan.

I heard a word from the Lord last year to pray for today’s Samsons to repent and be restored. This is still true. I also heard clearly to pray for PM Netanyahu for courage and that we hold up his arms to see God’s victory. Always remember that it is God who wins the battle.

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.  2 Corinthians 12:9

Our failures do not disqualify us but rather, in one way, they actually qualify us. We recognize our limits and fully lean on Jesus. After Jacob wrestled with the angel, he walked with a limp. Bible teacher, Ern Baxter, always said: “I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t walk with a limp.” 

“For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh,”  Philippians 3:3

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and victory in all of God’s promises.

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Give Isis a State?

23 05 2024

Zionist poster

Why not give Isis a state? They have the same ideology of Hamas. Several countries (Spain, Ireland, and Norway) announced unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. Eighty per cent of Palestinians support Hamas. At no time did Isis murder, rape, and behead 1,200 civilians in a single day. Yet, Palestinians who celebrated the October 7th massacre are rewarded with a state. There is no history of a state called Palestine. They are simply Arabs from surrounding countries to Israel. All the residents of the land were called Palestinians in the 20th Century. Look closely at the poster attached to this blog post. This was a Jewish Zionist poster calling to free “Palestine” from British rule. Even Jews used the term which had been applied by the Romans in 135 AD in order to wipe out the name of Israel, which has been Satan’s goal in every generation.

“They have said, “Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.”  Psalm 83:4

Add to this the fact the nations are honoring the death of the President of Iran who was known as the “butcher of Tehran.” Iran is the most evil terror sponsor among all the nations. Even the U.S. stood in remembrance. We are living in an upside down world. Would America have stood for a moment of silence for Hitler or Stalin? The message is that terrorism works!

“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!”  Isaiah 5:20

“In transgressing and lying against Yehovah, and departing from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood. ​​Justice is turned back, and  righteousness stands afar off; for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter. ​​So truth fails, ​​and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey.​ ​​Then Yehovah saw it, and it displeased Him ​that there was no justice.”  Isaiah 59:13-15

In spite of the goat nations of the world agreeing to wipe out Israel, Yehovah God’s eternal promise will prevail. His word is truth! Truth is a person, Jesus, our Messiah. Pray for the blinders to fall off and the truth be revealed.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, wisdom for Netanyahu, protection for the troops, and for total victory over Hamas!

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Israel – Abandoned and Demonized

15 05 2024
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Today I must share this poem written just this week by my dear friend Michael Masambu of Kenya. He and his sweet wife Mama Sera were with us on our Israel tour nine months ago, only three weeks before the October 7 massacre of 1,200 + Israeli citizens. It was the worst one day loss of lives since the Holocaust. Michael was moved as we all were by the great tragedy and we choose to stand with Israel to eliminate Hamas. Hamas is the exact same spirit as Isis. We pray for Prime Minister Netanyahu and all the leaders of Israel. In the end it will be Yehovah God and His Messiah Yeshua who will win the day. He keeps His word to a thousand generations!
 
ABANDONED AND DEMONIZED BY ALLIES AND FOES.
Today she stands alone
Faced with war from within and without
Yet Israel shall stand.
Today her closest friend has abandoned her, left her alone in the dark, singing the song of her enemies
Not showing regard for her pain,
Yet Israeli shall stand.
She has been abandoned, but not into the hands of her foes
She is left in the hands of her God.
The enemy coalition has grown and increased
Yet Israel shall stand.
By abandoning her – To arm twist her to dance to the tune of the enemy coalition,
Her friends denied themselves a chance for honour.
Yet Israel shall stand.
The enemy coalition has stirred up anger against Israel.
The United Nations became a member
Divorcing its charter for popularity.
Yet Israel shall stand.
Go Israel go
Yehovah Sabaoth is with you
Go Israel go
The armies of heaven are with you
Go Israel go
Your Goliath will fall
Yet Israel shall stand.
They have pushed you from your birth
They have hated you like no other
They have enslaved you and beaten you
Yet from ashes you have prevailed
They thought you were gone never to rise again
Yet Israel shall stand.
Your God is listening to the conspirators
He laughs at all they plan?
He has prepared a language to address them
It is the language of his wrath
Yet Israel shall stand.
 
Arise Israel
For –
Yet Israel shall stand.
 
MKM – Michael Kisabuli Masambu
 
“So the people believed; and when they heard that Yehovah had visited the children of Israel and that He had looked on their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshiped.”  Exodus 4:31
 
Pray fervently for victory in Gaza and the north and peace for Jerusalem and all Israel. Pray for salvation in Jesus for Jews and Arabs alike. Also, please pray for Michael as he ministers in the U.S. the next few weeks.
 
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Oldest Virus is Back!

8 05 2024

VIRUS BACK

The ancient hatred is back. Anti-Semitism is the oldest virus afflicting the human race. It is the ultimate rebellion against Yehovah Himself. It is worse than any pandemic. The coordinated riots of college campuses are appropriating the oldest demonic spirit in history. No other vile deception has reappeared in every generation for some 4,000 years. The screaming students are almost completely ignorant of the actual Gaza situation. They are only parroting the talking (or yelling) points of their handlers. They are “useful idiots” on the payroll of very sinister Marxist and Muslim Jihadist forces, including foreign entities. They are applauded by our enemies from terrorists to Iran to Russia and China. Here is just one example from the Bible of a devastating judgement of God against an enemy of Israel referred to as Mt. Seir.

“Because you have had an ancient hatred, and have shed the blood of the children of Israel by the power of the sword at the time of their calamity, when their iniquity came to an end, therefore, as I live,” says the Lord Yehovah, “I will prepare you for blood, and blood shall pursue you; since you have not hated blood, therefore blood shall pursue you. Thus I will make Mount Seir most desolate, and cut off from it the one who leaves and the one who returns.”  Ezekiel 35:5-7

It is not a good idea to find yourself in opposition to the living God. People who yield to this ancient hatred leave reason behind and our driven by that demonic spirit. About five minutes ago it was a cardinal sin of the Left to be guilty of “cultural appropriation,” like wearing a Mexican sombrero if you are not Mexican. Now the rioters are all dressed like Arabs! We need to pray for our young people for deliverance and salvation. They claim to be on the right side of history, a term made popular by President Obama. Yet, they have literally taken a position that is exactly opposite of all of history. Every nation or empire that opposed God’s plan for Israel has disappeared and Israel remains.

House Speaker Mike Johnson urges Biden to see antisemitism ‘virus’ at Columbia after GOP visit – Johnson revealed his plea to Biden as House Republicans announced a chamber-wide crackdown on antisemitism headed up by committee leaders, declaring that they would hold university leaders, administration officials and donors accountable for a surge in public Jew-hatred on campus.

One further observation from history regarding President Biden blocking arms shipments for Israel needed for Rafah that were voted by Congress. Passover just ended and I am reminded of the end of Pharaoh. For five plagues he hardened his own heart to Yehovah’s demand through Moses; but after the sixth plague God hardened Pharaoh’s heart! That was it, the end of Pharaoh. My point is that Biden has defied Scripture guard rails so many times, especially about Israel, I wonder if severe judgement is close. 

Pray for Jerusalem and America! Pray courage for Israel’s leaders and protection for the troops.

Les Lawrence, a voice of Christian Zionists             (Read more)

Here is a little assignment for further analysis, four blogs from 2011 to 2020 about other riots.

Mobs, Riots and Revolution August 15, 2011

What If they gave a RIOT and Nobody Came? August 14, 2017

“Spontaneous” Gaza riots cancelled for this week August 5, 2019

Can You Have a Riot with No Media? July 17, 2020

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Supernatural Fear and Weak Faith

1 05 2024

Fear

Terrorism is the use of supernatural fear to dominate us. Our only defense is supernatural faith in God. I recently wrote that terrorists have supernatural faith. They believe and are empowered by their demonic faith. It is a real thing. Faith works for them just like our faith works for us. The difference is that the god they worship is fake. The devil is an imposter who claims deity, in defiance of the true and living God of the Bible. Satan is a created being who claims to be more than he is. However, those who believe him are given a measure of the supernatural that energizes them.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”  2 Timothy 1:7

Christians lose to fear because of weak faith in Yehovah God and Yeshua (Jesus). If you are trembling in fear of these end times and the rise of spiritual wickedness; then you need a new baptism of the Holy Spirit. Do not lean on your own strength or understanding. Get on your knees. Open up you Bible!

“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”  1 John 4:4

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”  Revelation 12:11

“And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, and said, “Yehovah, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then Yehovah opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”  2 Kings 6:15-17

Are you a weak Christian? Are you going to cower in fear of an inferior enemy? Or, are you standing up in courage and faith against all the wiles of the devil? It is time to put on your big-boy armor and prepare to fight for righteousness in the power of the Holy Spirit. Fervent prayer intercession defeats armies. Enlist now. We wrestle against supernatural power of evil. The only victory is with supernatural faith!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, wisdom and courage for Netanyahu and protection of the troops.

Les Lawrence, a voice of Christian Zionists              (Read more)


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The Ironic Passover of 2024

24 04 2024

3,470 years ago Satan tried to exterminate Israel using the Pharaoh of Egypt. Countless attempts have followed throughout history peaking with Hitler. He succeeded in killing six million Jews. Yet, three years later, modern Israel was born. The miracle of Yehovah’s preservation of His people is undeniable.

How ironic that the same demonic spirit is still at it. From the October 7th massacre, it has only become worse. Antisemitism is spreading over the earth faster than a pandemic. In our modern days of “enlightenment and reason” how ironic that ignorance reigns again. But God is still in control; and He will yet again preserve Israel in this day! It is fitting that we observe Passover during this present war and pandemonium. Now more than ever, we need the Lamb of God.

Passover centers around the sacrifice of a lamb on that long ago night in Egypt. But over three millennia later it is still observed by Jews and many Christians. The Passover lamb was the prophetic picture of the ultimate sacrifice of the Messiah Son of God, whose blood paid the price for our sins. Yeshua is the Lamb that God provided for our sins, just as he did for Abraham and Isaac.

And Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.” So the two of them went together.  Genesis 22:8

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”  John 1:28

The Temple sacrifices of Israel only covered over their sin for another year. But, the death of God’s Son completely removed, took away our sins, if we believe Him. He is the Messiah, the Promised One!

The devil is still trying to kill the Jews, but he will fail again. Yehovah fights for Israel. The miraculous shooting down of 110 ballistic missiles from Iran is the latest example. There will be no “two-state solution.”

Miracle of Miracles – The greatest miracle of our times, on par, perhaps, with that of the Six-Day War, occurred last Saturday night (April 14). More than 360 missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles were dispatched by Iran to Israel.”

Notice the  picture (above) of the IDF soldier holding matzah bread. Three points about the bread reveal Jesus. It is striped and pierced; as was Jesus. But most importantly, it is unleavened. Jesus was “unleavened” by sin. He was sinless. That is why He qualified to die in our place. Thank you Father God and thank you Jesus, our Messiah!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Pray that “next year in Jerusalem,” there will be peace!

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Why Rafah Must Fall to Israel

28 03 2024

Repeat Oct 7

Rafah is the last city in Gaza sheltering Hamas and the Israeli hostages. Estimates range from 4,000 to 10,000 fighters are holed up in Rafah including the top two leaders, Sinwar and Deif. The Israeli and American hostages (yes, nine U.S. hostages) are also believed to be held in tunnels under Rafah. This last city is on the border of Gaza and Egypt where most of Hamas weapons come in through tunnels. Israel must finish the job in Rafah or Hamas will claim victory and rise to attack again, according to their own officials.

Hamas official says group aims to repeat Oct. 7 onslaught many times to destroy Israel – Ghazi Hamad, of terror group’s politburo, hails assault in which civilians were systematically murdered, saying ‘there will be a second, a third, a fourth’; US official: ‘Chilling’

Hamas statehood Astonishingly, the Biden Administration is demanding Israel not finish the job, claiming civilian harm. Yet, Israel has already gone through every other city in Gaza, evacuating the civilians ahead of the troops. That’s one reason there are more civilians in Rafah. But the IDF has proven to provide safe passage away from the fighting for civilians. Even now Israel is setting up a tent city west of Rafah on the beach. The Biden proposal is to offer a state to the Palestinians including Hamas and Islamic Jihad. This is simply a reward for the October 7th massacre. Unthinkable!

IDF begins isolating Rafah, orders 40,000 tents – The moves come despite intensifying international opposition to a ground operation in the last Hamas stronghold, which Jerusalem says is necessary to defeat the terrorist organization.

Yehovah instructed Joshua to conquer Canaan and take no prisoners but totally defeat them. In the defeat of the Amorites in Joshua 10, we saw the miracle of the sun standing still for nearly a day so the enemy could be totally vanquished.

“And do not stay there yourselves, but pursue your enemies, and attack their rear guard. Do not allow them to enter their cities, for Yehovah your God has delivered them into your hand.”  Joshua 10:19

This is the point now reached in the Gaza war. Finish the job! Biden says to stop before Rafah. Even President Trump says it is time to finish Hamas and bring peace. That is my prayer. Finish Hamas and eliminate their threat permanently. Then there will be peace in Gaza and time to rebuild and rehabilitate the brainwashed Gazans, who are now realizing it was Hamas that oppressed them for 18 years. There was not one Jew in Gaza; it was Hamas oppressing the civilians. Pray for peace and salvation for the Palestinians.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, wisdom for the leaders, protection for the troops, and give thanks for the abundant rain watering the Promised Land.

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The 2005 Gaza Experiment Failure

31 01 2024

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Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005. No Jews and no Israeli military have lived there for 18 years! Hamas ruled Gaza, not to provide for Gazans, but to stage war against Israel. The Israeli withdrawal was a colossal failure. This means the Oslo Accords were a failure and the “two-state solution” was a failure. None of it works because the Palestinians don’t want a state along side Israel and they don’t want peace. They want Israel gone. They want the Jews gone. And when I say gone, I mean dead. They groom their children for death and war. This is an ancient demonic hatred of the Jews because Yehovah God Himself gave them the land over 3,000 years ago. I would like to quote from an excellent commentary by Ryan Jones, in Israel Today. You would be wise to read the entire article.

“Those who pushed withdrawal from Gaza promised that doing so would increase security, lower civilian and military casualties, and reduce international pressure on Israel. In every one of those cases they were wrong.”

  1. “By leaving Gaza, Israel created a power vacuum that was quickly filled by Hamas, resulting in the largest terrorist military base in the world sitting right on Israel’s southern border.”

  2. “Since 2005, that terrorist haven has launched thousands of rockets at Israel, killing and wounding many people, and necessitating a series of Gaza wars that have claimed the lives of hundreds of soldiers.” (not to mention 1,200 mostly civilians on October 7th)

  3. “Despite handing over a Jew-free Gaza Strip to the Palestinians, Israel has arguably come under increased international pressure in regards to the coastal enclave. The world still holds Israel responsible for the wellbeing of the people living there.”

“When there were Jewish settlements in Gaza, they suffered periodic terrorist attacks. Sometimes terrible attacks with many casualties. And the nation had its recourses stretched by the need to maintain a military presence in Gaza to protect these “settlers” as best as possible. But these problems only increased by leaving Gaza. And, of course, have now culminated in the mass atrocities of October 7, sparking Israel’s largest full-scale war since the invasion of Lebanon in the early 1980s.”  Israel Today

Remember God’s instructions to Joshua when they entered the land. He was instructed to remove the wicked inhabitants. Their wickedness caused the forfeiture of their land. “The Canaanites were in no way an innocent people as they stood before God and Israel. Were the Canaanites a peaceful, righteous, upright people? That is hardly the case. They practiced such things as child sacrifice, incest, adultery, temple prostitution, and various other horrible acts. When we read about God’s justice going forth against the Canaanites, it was because they had rejected God and his law. It was a willful rejection, a purposeful rejection.” Dr. John Currid

“But you shall utterly destroy them: the Hittite and the Amorite and the Canaanite and the Perizzite and the Hivite and the Jebusite, just as Yehovah your God has commanded you, lest they teach you to do according to all their abominations which they have done for their gods, and you sin against Yehovah your God.”  Deuteronomy 20:17-18

“Do not think in your heart, after Yehovah your God has cast them out before you, saying, ‘Because of my righteousness Yehovah has brought me in to possess this land’; but it is because of the wickedness of these nations that Yehovah is driving them out from before you. It is not because of your righteousness or the uprightness of your heart that you go in to possess their land, but because of the wickedness of these nations that Yehovah your God drives them out from before you, and that He may fulfill the word which Yehovah swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”  Deuteronomy 9:4-5

God is faithful to keep His promises. He gave Israel the land because of His original promise to Abraham and He will keep them in the land today because of that same promise! It is not because Israel was faithful, but because God is faithful. He even provided salvation from our sins through Jesus, the Lamb of God. Mercy was available even for the Canaanites but they refused Him and chose their wicked ways. Let us all humble ourselves before God and receive His grace and mercy through Jesus, our Messiah.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, protection for the troops, wisdom for the leaders, and rain for the land.

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24 IDF Soldiers Die in One Day

23 01 2024

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A tragic incident yesterday in Gaza led to 21 killed in a building collapse; while three others died in battle. It is a sad reminder to keep praying for the troops. Far away in America politics captures the headlines, but the war in Gaza goes on. God has promised to defend Israel from her enemies; but still we need to stand in the gap and pray. The enemy is relentless; but Yehovah is faithful.

24 IDF soldiers killed in deadliest day since start of Gaza combat – Twenty-one troops died in a building collapse, three others in battle. Around 4 p.m. terrorists fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a tank securing the forces. At the same time, two two-story buildings collapsed as a result of an explosion while most of the troops were inside or near them. The blast was apparently caused by explosives planted by the Israeli forces, intended to destroy the buildings in a controlled event.

One report explained that the two buildings would normally have been destroyed from the air. But Israel is conserving it missiles in case they are needed in Lebanon. We need to pray that Senator Schumer will release the funds that have already been voted for Israeli armament resupply from the U.S.

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. ​​I will say of Yehovah, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; ​​My God, in Him I will trust.’ ​​Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. ​​He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; ​​​​His truth shall be your shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:1-4

His truth shall be your shield! This is our promise from God. The demonic enemy is determined to “steal, kill, and destroy,” but God is faithful to keep us in His hand. We may lose a battle, but God wins the war according to His truth. This applies to Israel and nations, but He also gives that promise to us as individual believers.

“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for Yehovah your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”  Deuteronomy 31:6

“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, protection for the troops and rain for the land.

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Hamas: Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

14 12 2023

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“Operation Al-Aqsa Flood” is what Hamas called their massacre of 1,200 Israeli civilians on October 7th. We are truly living in Biblical history in real time. It was the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust of World War II. You may not know that the lie of “defending Al-Aqsa” mosque on the Temple Mount actually was first used in the 1920s, leading to the massacre of 67 Jews in Hebron in 1929. Yet, the Al Aqsa mosque still stands even though it is completely under Israeli sovreignty since 1967. If Israel wanted to destroy it, they could. Notice the prophetic match of this verse:

“So shall they fear the name of Yehovah from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of Yehovah will lift up a standard against him.”  Isaiah 59:19

Do you think it is a coincidence that Hamas copied that terminology? Satan has no creative ability, he can only copy and pervert God’s plans. The good news is that God is always able to turn the evil around to Yehovah’s good purpose. Here is the classic example from Joseph in Egypt.

“But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.”  Genesis 50:20

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. ​​Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; ​​though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah ​​There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. ​​God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; ​​God shall help her, just at the break of dawn. ​​The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; ​​He uttered His voice, the earth melted. Yehovah of hosts is with us; ​​The God of Jacob is our refuge.”  Psalm 46:1-7

Pray for hearts of Jews and Arabs alike to turn to the living God. Yehovah has the final say! Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, wisdom for the leaders, and rain for the land!

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Hamas IS Isis

1 12 2023

Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar in his first public statement since the start of the war

Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar (pictured) in his first public statement since the start of the war:  “October 7 was just a dress rehearsal.” The face of evil.

I am compelled to state the obvious because the world is reacting differently to Hamas. Isis was a scourge on the earth and the whole world agreed to completely stamp them out. Yet, Hamas has already killed a hundred times as many civilians and with way more savagery and perversion. The sadistic sexual rapes and murder are beyond words. But the world is calling for a ceasefire that would allow Hamas to survive and reproduce the same evil. Hamas IS Isis!

“To do evil is like sport to a fool, but a man of understanding has wisdom.”  Proverbs 10:23

I am finding that Scriptural truth is more important than ever. It is not some complex political dilemma, it is simply good verses evil. Here is just a small sample from one Bible chapter speaking simple truth.

“A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth; ​​He winks with his eyes, he shuffles his feet, he points with his fingers. ​​Perversity is in his heart, he devises evil continually, he sows discord.  Therefore his calamity shall come suddenly; suddenly he shall be broken without remedy.

​​These six things Yehovah hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him:  ​​A proud look, ​​A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, ​​A heart that devises wicked plans, ​​Feet that are swift in running to evil,  ​​A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.”  Proverbs 6:12-19

The following is a quote from a proud Israeli citizen who is Arab.

“My country, the only Jewish country in the world and the only democratic country in the Middle East, just released 6 terrorists in order to bring back home Ayisha and Belal – both of whom are Arab Muslims who were kidnapped by the terrorist organization Hamas-ISIS. It’s ironic because these 6 terrorists, like other terrorists, have no problem killing, kidnapping or torturing Arabs like Ayisha and Belal just because they are Israeli citizens. If you didn’t get it by now, then you are an idiot so allow me to clarify again…this war is not between Arabs and Jews it is between the IDF and the barbaric terrorist organization Hamas!”  Yoseph Haddad

There is no contest between light and darkness or good and evil. Pray that people will have a love of the truth and seek it out. The Holy Spirit bears witness to the truth. He will guide you into truth.

“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.”  John 16:13

Pray for victory in war, the peace of Jerusalem, and for rain.

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Refusing the Truth

16 11 2023

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Why is there confusion and delusion regarding the present Gaza war? Some even accuse Israel of creating a false flag event as a pretext to invade Gaza. This is easily refuted by clear facts. How do people believe the outrageous lies accusing Israel? The answer is that they are deceived. Then, amazingly, God Himself “sends them strong delusion” so that they will believe the lie! We have a deeper explanation for the deception revealed in 2 Thessalonians.

“The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth,”  2 Thessalonians 2:9-13

The core issue is basic truth. Lawless ones are deceived because they don’t love truth. This then locks them into delusion by God’s own decree. It is the inevitable result of rejecting the truth. For example, here are a few truths that are refused by the deceived.

  1. Hamas Charter calls for the total annihilation of the Jews, not land for peace.
  2. The slogan of “River to the Sea” is likewise a call for the genocide of Israel.
  3. Some actually claim Hamas did not attack civilians, easily refuted by their own GoPro cameras recording the beheadings, rapes, and murders while literally boasting as they do it. They “had pleasure in unrighteousness”.
  4. Israel is accused of apartheid, but that is easily debunked by visiting the land and seeing Arab/Jewish integration at all levels of society. Nearly 20% of Israeli citizens are Arabs and are better off than most civilians in Arab countries. Arabs are serving in the IDF liberating Gazans from Hamas oppression.
  5. Israel is accused of killing babies without evidence, while Hamas videos prove they kill babies.
  6. Overwhelming documentation of Hamas intentionally targeting civilians for sixteen years, while Israel does all it can to avoid civilian casualties. Israel drops leaflets and gives cell phone warnings of exact targets before attacking.
  7. Hamas is guilty of double war crimes by both attacking civilians and then using their own Gazan civilians as human shields.

Remember this is all a product of lawlessness, and God responds by locking the lawless into their delusions. He clearly says it is because they do not love the truth. Do you love the truth? Do you dig deeper past the headlines and find the truth?

Gaza wars: 2008 – Operation Cast Lead. 2012 – Operation Pillar of Defense. 2014 – Operation Protective Edge. 2023 Operation Swords of Iron. So, this is the fourth Gaza war. As I said before, God declared the true outcome of this fourth Gaza operation through the Biblical prophet Amos:

Thus says Yehovah: ​​“For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, ​​I will not turn away its punishment, ​​Because they took captive the whole captivity to deliver them up to Edom. ​​But I will send a fire upon the wall of Gaza, which shall devour its palaces.  Amos 1:6-7

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for rain, and for the TRUTH!

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We Stand with Israel

10 11 2023

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Biblical Christians stand with Israel because we stand with God. He is performing a last days miracle right before our eyes. Satan means evil with the Hamas Gaza war, but God is using it to advance His plan for Israel. Even though the majority of Christian denominations believe God permanently rejected the Jews, they are wrong. The error of “replacement” theology has blinded many to the glorious restoration of Israel in our day.

“For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself ONE NEW MAN from the two, thus making peace, and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.”  Ephesians 2:14-18

ONE NEW MAN! Notice the flag logo attached to this article. The symbol on the left of a menorah, star of David, and a fish was found in a first century Israeli synagogue. This is a graphic picture of the  fundamental revelation of God’s ultimate plan for Israel and the world. The menorah represents the Jews and the fish was an early sign of Christians. The base of the menorah and the tail of the fish form the star of David. In the end it will not be Jews and Gentiles, because God is preparing a merger of the two. He calls it “one new man.”

Scripture is replete with verses about the miraculous return of the world wide scattered Jews to their own land. We have witnessed this as they got their land back, their Hebrew language back, their capital city Jerusalem back, as well as their people returning. In 1948 there were 600,000 Jews in Israel. Today there are 8,000,000, that is 8 million! The best part is that He is turning their hearts back to Him. They were shocked that the vaunted Israel Defense Forces (IDF) failed them on October 7th. They ultimately cannot save themselves, they need Yehovah God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

“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 judgments 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.”  Ezekiel 36:24-28

GRAFTED IN! God did not create a new people when He opened the Gospel to the Gentiles. He took wild branches and grafted them into the tree of Israel. This “one new man” symbol is also called the “grafted in” symbol. Jesus is merging all of His followers into one people, Israel.

“And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.”  Romans 11:17-18

Pray for God’s purpose in the Gaza war. Pray for salvation for both Arabs and Jews. Pray for abundant rains in this rainy season. And pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

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Let God Arise!

14 10 2023

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This week has been a time of deep intercession for Israel. This is what I have heard from the Holy Spirit. Please join me in praying for God’s supernatural protection and purpose for Israel as they deal with the demonic Hamas terrorist scourge.

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: … a time of war, and a time of peace.”  Ecclesiastes 3:1 & 8

“Let God arise,
​​Let His enemies be scattered;
​​Let those also who hate Him flee before Him.
As smoke is driven away,
​​So drive them away;
​​As wax melts before the fire,
​​So let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
But let the righteous be glad;
​​Let them rejoice before God;
​​Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly.
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Sing to God, sing praises to His name;
​​Extol Him who rides on the clouds,
​​By His name YAH,
​​And rejoice before Him.
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A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows,
​​Is God in His holy habitation.
God sets the solitary in families;
​​He brings out those who are bound into prosperity;
​​But the rebellious dwell in a dry land.”  Psalm 68:1-6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and rain in the timing appropriate for battle.
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No More Strength to Weep

12 10 2023

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Gaza invaded Israel to execute and assassinate ordinary civilians. Their purpose was not military. They intentionally murdered, raped, and beheaded elderly, women, children, and even babies. You know the news, but do you have the Biblical context and parallels? Consider the story of David before he became king. 

“And when David and his men came to the city, they found it burned with fire, and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until they had no more strength to weep.” 1 Samuel 30:3-4 ESV

I see a parallel between David and Bibi Netanyahu. Bibi’s detractors accuse him of being king, but I believe he is God’s man of this hour for Israel. Captives were taken and pursued in both cases. Already, there are those who blame Bibi for the evil invasion of Hamas from Gaza into Israel. My prayer is that Bibi will do what David did. Pray that Bibi Netanyahu is seeking counsel from the living God regarding Gaza and the captives. 

“And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in Yehovah his God. — And David inquired of Yehovah, “Shall I pursue after this band? Shall I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue.”  1 Samuel 30:6 & 8 ESV

“For Gaza Shall Be Forsaken.” There is another parallel with ancient and modern Gaza. The Bible clearly says that Gaza will belong to Israel. Her judgement is prophesied in Zephaniah. Gaza today is a spiritual remnant of the Canaanite demonic principality. You need to understand that the word “Cherethites” literally means “executioners” or “assassins.” That demonic spirit clearly motivates the Hamas invaders today.

“Woe to the inhabitants of the seacoast, the nation of the Cherethites! ​​The word of Yehovah is against you, ​​O Canaan, land of the Philistines: ​​“I will destroy you; ​​So there shall be no inhabitant.” ​​The seacoast shall be pastures, with shelters for shepherds and folds for flocks. ​​The coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed their flocks there; in the houses of Ashkelon they shall lie down at evening. ​​For Yehovah their God will intervene for them, and return their captives.”  Zephaniah 2:5-7

Zephaniah 2 starts with three mentions of the anger or wrath of God. I have often proposed a response to the New Age bumper sticker: “Visualize World Peace.” My alternative bumper sticker is: “Visualize the Wrath of God!” This is not a mean spirited or fleshly idea, but rather the real order of things. Before we will see true world peace, we will see the judgment of God against violence and evil. Israel will only know true peace when they recognize that Jesus (Yeshua Sar Shalom) is the real prince of peace. This is also true for the Arabs/Palestinians. We all need Jesus! Pray that this horrible Hamas massacre will turn the hearts of the people to Yehovah, God of Salvation and to His Son, Yeshua ben Yehovah the Savior.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for rain, both natural rain and the rain of the Holy Spirit.

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Terrorism on the Ninth of Av

6 08 2022

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361 rockets fired from Gaza since Friday. 70 of them fell in Gaza. (Now 936 rockets, 160 landed in Gaza – updated Sunday 5pm Eastern) Tonight Jews in Jerusalem are mourning in observance of the Ninth of Av (Tisha B’Av), which remembers the destruction of both Solomon’s and Herod’s Temples. Many other Jewish catastrophes occurred on the same date. But this day is a new attack from the age-old enemy.

One of the misfired rockets landed in a Gaza refugee camp, killing at least four children. When 20% of Gaza rockets never get out of Gaza it is bound to happen. Israel has released video proof. This also reveals the priority of the terrorists. There “calling” to kill Jews and destroy Israel is more important than civilian deaths. They intentionally target civilians. In fact, that is the very definition of terrorism. By terrifying civilians they accomplish more than engaging in a military against military attack which they will lose. They count killing civilians as “courageous” victories, and those who die trying our “holy martyrs.”

The Temple and Terrorism – A Dangerous Mix – Conditions are ripe, on the eve of a Temple-centred Jewish commemorative day, for an eruption of violence from Islamist terrorist groups, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Israel strikes and kills another top Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza – After assassination of terror group’s north Gaza commander, IDF kills southern counterpart Khaled Mansour; senior officer says Israel believes it has taken out entire PIJ top brass.

IDF: All senior Islamic Jihad officials in Gaza eliminated – The IDF confirmed on Saturday night that senior Islamic Jihad operative Khaled Mansour had been eliminated by an IDF airstrike and that to the best of their knowledge, all senior Islamic Jihad officials in Gaza had been taken down as well.

This would be a good time to pray the Psalm 83 prayer that I explained in my recent post, Pray Psalm 83 For God’s Victory

“Do to them as you did to the Midianites and as you did to Sisera and Jabin at the Kishon River.”  Psalm 83:9

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

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Now Over 3,500 Rockets from Gaza

16 05 2021

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Hamas rockets from Gaza continue to fall on Israel for one week. This update features excerpts from last night’s Netanyahu speech, courtesy of allIsraelnews.com. Please refer to my last blog post for context. (This is the fourth Gaza war which fulfills Amos 1:6-7.)

Netanyahu vows Israel will respond “until the security of our people is restored” – It has been five days since Hamas brazenly fired rockets at Jerusalem and other Israeli cities in a totally unprovoked attack.

This past week, millions of Israelis were forced into bomb shelters as missiles rained down on our cities. Several Israelis have been killed. Many more have been wounded. You know and I know, no country would tolerate this. Israel will not tolerate this.

Israel has responded forcefully to these attacks and we will continue to respond forcefully until the security of our people is reinstated and restored. We’ve eliminated dozens of Hamas terrorists and taken out hundreds of terrorist sites, including missile launchers and buildings that Hamas used to plan and perpetrate these attacks.

Two nights ago, Israel also seriously degraded the terror infrastructure of Hamas. We knocked out part of the vast subterranean tunnel network that Hamas uses to attack Israel. I want to remind the world that in firing on our cities, Hamas is committing a double war crime. They’re targeting our civilians and hiding behind Palestinian civilians, effectively using them as human shields.

As always, Israel is doing everything possible to protect our civilians and keep Palestinian civilians out of harm’s way. We demonstrated this yet again today when we warned civilians to vacate the building used by the Hamas terror intelligence. They vacated the premises before the target was destroyed and that’s why you don’t hear of casualties from these collapsing terror towers because we take special care to avoid these civilian casualties, exactly the opposite of Hamas. 

SOLIDARITY SUNDAY: As terrorists in Gaza fire 3,000 rockets, tens of millions of Evangelicals heed call to pray for Israelis and Palestinians – I’ve been so encouraged hearing from Christians around the world who are mobilizing others to pray for Jews and Arabs, and to focus on the promises of Psalm 91. As Israel heads into the biblical holiday of Shavuot (Pentecost) this evening, tens of millions of Evangelical Christians are gathering in churches today in the U.S. and around the globe to obey Psalm 122:6 which commands believers to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem” and all the people of the Land. Shavuot (Pentecost), also known as the “Feast of Weeks” or “Holiday of First Fruits” commemorates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai.

How Israel moves Gazan civilians out of the way of attacks on Hamas – Israel uses phone calls and roof-knock munitions to evacuate Gazans ahead of airstrikes. “We select warheads with the necessary lethality to hit those who need to be hit and to reduce the impact on others,” Israeli official explains.

Please read the entire article above (click the blue link) about how Israel systematically avoids civilians as much as possible. Hamas uses civilians as human shields and targets civilians indiscriminately in Israel. The media building also housed Hamas intelligence offices. Hamas uses homes, schools, mosques, and even media locations as human shields. They know that Israel intentionally avoids civilian targets. Pray especially for the poor Gazans who are the first victims of Hamas. This is not about Arabs and Jews. It is about jihad or peace.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ​​“May they prosper who love you. ​​Peace be within your walls, ​​Prosperity within your palaces.” ​​For the sake of my brethren and companions, ​​I will now say, “Peace be within you.” ​​Because of the house of Yehovah our God ​​I will seek your good. Psalm 122:6-9

Pray fervently particularly right now for Jerusalem peace and for seasonal rains.

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Israel Fake News

15 11 2019

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The problem of fake news is not just in America. Israel regularly faces the same issue. Here is just the most recent example.

Fox News reporter in Gaza: Amnesty International lied – Reporter rebuts Amnesty claim Israel hit Gaza building, explaining, “A rocket misfired from Gaza. I was across the street when it happened.” Amnesty International lied yesterday, Tuesday, when it accused Israel of violating international law for bombing the Palestinian Independent Commission for Human Rights building in Gaza, said Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst. 

Amnesty International Called Out for Falsely Accusing Israel of Attacking Gaza Building — Which Was Actually Hit by Misfired Palestinian Rocket – Amnesty quickly issued a tweet saying, “We strongly condemn attack on the Palestinian Independent Commission for Human Rights whose office in Gaza was struck by an Israeli missile earlier this morning. Strikes targeting civilian buildings is a violation of international law.” 

The irony and hypocrisy of this charge is that Israel always strikes military targets in response to terror attacks while the terrorists target civilians. That is the whole point of terror, to intimidate the civilian population. Don’t be deceived by “media reports,” find out the truth by double-checking the several sources of any story. Amnesty International is notorious for its left-leaning anti-Israel stance.

Pray for truth to come out. I end with my favorite revelation from 2 Thessalonians:

He (Satan) will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to love and accept the truth that would save them. So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. Then they will be condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth. 2 Thessalonians 2:10–12 NLT

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for seasonal rains.

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“Spontaneous” Gaza riots cancelled for this week

5 08 2019

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This is a true story from our “You can’t make this stuff up” department.

The “spontaneous” Friday riots, where we are told that ordinary Gazans just go on their own to protest (usually) Israeli policies, are being cancelled this week.

The reason given by the National Authority for Return and Breaking the Siege, which was published in Hamas newspapers, is because it is the day before Eid al Adha and they wanted their rioters to have a chance to prepare for the holiday.

These riots have been going on every Friday for over a year with casualties on both sides. They are not spontaneous in any way. “Demonstrators” are brought to the area on busses. Even more horrible is the following United Nations finding:

United Nations: Hamas recruits children for terror activity – Special UN report states “children who work for terrorist organizations are exposed to high-level violence and exploitation.” The report detailed the various terrorist organizations which recruit children, including Hamas and Hezbollah. The report confirmed that children in Gaza and Judea and Samaria have been recruited by Islamic Jihad, Hamas and other terrorist groups.

Finally, last Friday a Nazi flag was raised at the Gaza riots. It was not the first time.

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At the weekly Hamas-led March of Return riots, protesters displayed their true nature when they unfurled a large flag with a Nazi Swastika. 

On Friday, approximately 6,000 angry rioters challenged the security fence protecting Israel’s southern border. The rioters used slings to hurl stones at IDF troops as well as firebombs and improvised explosive devices. The soldiers responded with non-lethal riot-dispersal means. the Algemeiner

Ironically, Hamas issued an English language statement opposing the flags. However, their reason was that it hurt their cause, not that they rejected Nazism. Also, that it was “exploited by the Israeli occupation to distort our struggle for freedom and independence.” Right. Hamas is in complete independent control of Gaza and they are responsible for the lack of freedom of their people. Their “struggle” for freedom refers to taking over all of Israel and the genocide of the Jews. It’s in the Hamas Charter.

For more on the Palestinian connection to Hitler, click on this picture.

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Haj Amin el-Husseini, better known as the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, with Nazi SS officers in November 1943. (Credit: German Federal Archives/JNS.)

They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, and consulted together against Your sheltered ones. ​​They have said, “Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.” Psalm 83:4-5

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for rain in the right timing.

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Miraculous Mercy in Israel

12 11 2018

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Minutes after Israeli troops got off their bus, it was hit by an anti-tank missile from Gaza. It was truly the mercy of Yehovah God that only one soldier was injured. At one point, 200 missiles were fired in only two hours, more than one a minute. 60 were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense.

Rockets from Gaza pass 300 in five and-half hours The successive salvos of rockets from the Gaza Strip in five and a half hours on Monday climbed past 300 at 10 p.m. The second direct hit in Ashkelon caused extensive damage in a residential district. One person was injured.  In the first, the damage to a four-story residential building was heavy, but all the residents made it to shelters in time to escape harm.

Attacks from Gaza have injured 22 Israelis today — medical officials Times of Israel

Update Tuesday: ‘Miracle’ Kept 50 IDF Soldiers From Being Killed by Hamas Missile

Here is the video of the bus attack from Hamas TV.

Safety of Abiding in the Presence of Yehovah

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. ​​I will say of Yehovah, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” ​​Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. ​​He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; ​​His truth shall be your shield and buckler. ​​You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow (MISSILE)that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. Psalm 91:1-3

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for rain.

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(Why  do I use God’s literal covenant Name: Yehovah? Here is a link to the best simple explanation I know, from my friend, Keith Johnson. Also, here is a link to my book which explains it in detail, The Hebrew God Who Has No Name.)


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100 Rockets from Gaza Today

29 05 2018

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There is no sign of  a slowdown of projectiles fired from Gaza into Israel today. Israel hit back, hitting 40 Hamas targets after the first 35 rockets and then 25 more targets after a second 35 rockets this evening. (Now, over 100.) “No Sign of Ceasefire…:  Israel Today Live blog

At US behest UN Security Council to hold urgent meeting on Gaza barrages: Nations to convene Wednesday; Haley says council should be ‘outraged’ over rocket, mortar fire at Israeli civilians and ‘Palestinian leadership needs to be held accountable’. “The recent attacks out of Gaza are the largest we have seen since 2014,” US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said in a statement.

Earlier, Hamas and the Iran-backed Islamic Jihad released a joint statement claiming responsibility for the dozens of rockets and mortar shells fired at southern Israel throughout the day. Israel holds Hamas responsible for all violence emanating from the coastal enclave, as it has ruled Gaza since 2007.

As near as I can tell from early reports, there are two Israeli civilians and three soldiers with non life threatening injuries so far. One rocket fell near a kindergarten before school. There are no Israelis living in Gaza since 2007 and no troops stationed there. Yet, the duped world press shouts: “Occupation!”

Top minister warns Israel on cusp of war with Gaza: Israel Katz says neither side wants war but ‘we have a red line’; Steinitz: Israel could be forced to conquer Strip if rocket attacks continue. Israel is the closest its been to war in Gaza since the 2014 war with Hamas, Intelligence Minister Israel Katz told Army Radio Tuesday evening, following a day of intense rocket and mortar fire from the Strip and retaliatory Israeli strikes.

This calls for some serious prayerful intercession. Please join with us in prayer for peace in Israel. Most of the world stands opposed to Israel, but Yehovah God is watching over her and will protect Israel. He turned the page in 1948 after 1900 years of judgement. He is now restoring favor and blessing and prosperity to Israel. Through many wars and rumors of wars He is faithful, and Israel only grows stronger.

My help comes from Yehovah, who made heaven and earth! He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. Yehovah himself watches over you! Yehovah stands beside you as your protective shade. Psalm 121:2-5 NLT

Les Lawrence, Voice of Christian Zionists                 (Read more)

(Why  do I use God’s literal covenant Name: Yehovah? Here is a link to the best simple explanation I know, from my friend, Keith Johnson. Also, here is a link to my book which explains it in detail, The Hebrew God Who Has No Name.)


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Israel Is-Real

16 05 2018

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Let’s Get Real! That could be the slogan for moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem, the only capital city the Jews have looked to, for over 3,000 years. NO. OTHER. COUNTRY. HAS. EVER. MADE JERUSALEM. ITS. CAPITAL. CITY.

Reality also needs to be invoked in the Gaza uprising that has consumed most of the media. The nations are ignoring the real history and slamming Israel for the deaths in the Hamas attacks on the Gaza border. They again accuse Israel of killing women and children. Yet, even though Hamas did everything it could, to put women and children in harm’s way, the reality contradicts the propaganda.

Hamas official: 50 of the 62 Gazans killed in border violence were our members – Salah Bardawil’s confirmation means number of acknowledged members of terror groups who died on Monday and Tuesday is now 53 Israel National News

Our local NBC affiliate in Raleigh, NC at 11 PM Monday only showed video of the rioting, but no pictures of the Embassy opening ceremony. Hamas has aimed to destroy Israel for years, nothing new here. But moving our Embassy was a truly historic event, not deemed of any significance at all to WRAL-TV. The only mention was as the motive for Hamas attacking the sovereign border of Israel. Shame on WRAL.

Hamas will fail to destroy the Jews and disappear from history, just as the empires of the Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans and every other empire up to now. This includes the Nazis, Soviets and inevitably Islam. This is not because the Jews are any better people, but because Yehovah God, the God who is a father, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob made eternal, unconditional promises to Israel. Their very existence after 3,000 years is a miracle testament to God’s faithfulness to His own word.

“Therefore, give the people of Israel this message from the Sovereign Yehovah: I am bringing you back, but not because you deserve it. I am doing it to protect my holy name, on which you brought shame while you were scattered among the nations.” Ezekiel 36:22

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for rain.

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Israel is One

1 08 2014

It is hard to think of a time when we have been so united. And the internet brings us even closer.

It is hard to think of a time when we have been so united. And the internet brings us even closer.

There is an old saying that if you have two Israelis, you will have three opinions. That is normally true for the feisty new nation. However, the Gaza War has united Israel like few have seen before. One of the points I make in teaching Psalm 83 is that Israel’s enemies are a confederacy, not a unity in their war against Israel. It is encouraging to see the unity of the Israeli people, including many Israeli Arabs and Israeli Christians. Just read Israel Today Magazine for examples.

Today I am sharing two more Dry Bones cartoons from my favorite cartoonist, Yaakov Kirchen, expressing that oneness presently in Israel. I am including his own comments below each cartoon.

It is a serious question. . . .to be answered by a world which will have to deal with an angry, righteous, and united Israel.

It is a serious question.
. . .to be answered by a world which will have to deal with an angry, righteous, and united Israel.

Please read this astounding article: The Mega-Attack Israel’s Gaza War Prevented

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

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