Today, Israel and Jews everywhere, along with Christian Zionists are celebrating 56 years since the liberation of Jerusalem in the miracle Six Day War of 1967. Jesus prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem in Gentile hands which happened in 70AD. But He also prophesied the liberation of Jerusalem from Gentiles that happened in 1967. Jerusalem is the eternal undivided capital of Israel. It has never been the capital of any other nation. Yehovah God is faithful to keep His promises!
“Behold, I will gather them out of all countries where I have driven them in My anger, in My fury, and in great wrath; I will bring them back to this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely. They shall be My people, and I will be their God; then I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for the good of them and their children after them. And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from doing them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts so that they will not depart from Me. Yes, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will assuredly plant them in this land, with all My heart and with all My soul.’” Jeremiah 32:37-41
“I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not!” and “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” Romans 11:1&29
Jerusalem back in the hands of Israel is as important as the rebirth of Israel in 1948. Israeli sovereignty over the entire city is extraordinary given the nearly 2,000 years of persecution and wandering among the nations. Only God could have performed the miracle redemption of Jerusalem. And the best news is that He is working in their hearts so they will never depart from Him again! Wow! It is an everlasting covenant with them based not on their behavior, but His will and His grace. He will rejoice over them to do them good and plant them in His Land! We see this with our own eyes. Hallelujah! God is faithful.
“At that time Jerusalem shall be called The Throne of Yehovah, and all the nations shall be gathered to it, to the name of Yehovah, to Jerusalem. No more shall they follow the dictates of their evil hearts.” Jeremiah3:17
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and seasonal rains.
Les Lawrence, a voice of Christian Zionists (Read more)
What is Shavuot?
25 05 2023Fifty days after Passover is the Biblical Feast of Shavuot, or Weeks. It starts at sundown tonight 5-25-23. Three times a year Israel gathers to Jerusalem according to Leviticus 23 to observe the feasts of Yehovah. “It was originally an agricultural festival, marking the beginning of the wheat harvest. During the Temple period, the first fruits of the harvest were brought to the Temple, and two loaves of bread made from the new wheat were offered.” This feast is lessor know but has great importance and Biblical meaning. The Jews believe it was the time when God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. Christians celebrate it as Pentecost which also means “fiftieth day.” The Holy Spirit was poured on the early Jewish believers as described in the second chapter of Acts. This was the first fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy.
Both of these shared events (Shavuot and Pentecost) are fulfilled for believers. The Commandments engraved in stone represent the written word. The gift of the Holy Spirit represents the power and presence of God in our lives. The Holy Spirit provided to us is the only way we can walk in His word. Notice both word and Spirit are included in this next verse.
We trusted YEHOVAH GOD after we heard the WORD of truth. Then we were sealed with the promised HOLY SPIRIT. We now can recognize Father, Son, and Holy Spirit coming together to allow us access to the presence of God the Father in the very throne room of heaven. Jesus is the living Word and the Holy Spirit is the Seal of our relationship. These three working in perfect unity usher us into intimacy with Yehovah God. Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus!
We celebrate Shavuot/Pentecost beginning at sundown tonight in the Jewish calendar and this Sunday in the Christian calendar.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, wisdom for Prime Minister Netanyahu, and for rain in season.
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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