Good Kings and Bad Kings Matter

5 09 2024

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The next two months are critical for Western civilization which is founded on Judeo Christian precepts. The elections in America and the war in Israel sober us regarding national leadership. If we learn anything from the Bible, the courage and steadfastness of the king makes all the difference. Sadly most kings were selfish and rebelled from God’s ways. I often ask who was the first king of Israel? Most will say King Saul, but they would be wrong. God was King long before Israel demanded a human king “like the other nations.” So, God gave them Saul who only served himself, like the kings of other nations. Yet, Yehovah God in His mercy rejected Saul as king and raised up King David. 

“But now your kingdom shall not continue. Yehovah has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and Yehovah has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what Yehovah commanded you.”  1 Samuel 13:14

Later on, after numerous bad kings, God raise up another good king. King Josiah was only eight years old when he became king, but God specifically described his character and steadfastness.

“Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. …..And he did what was right in the sight of Yehovah, and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.”  2 Kings 22:1-2

Now, in 2024, the future of the West may be decided. We must hear from God when we vote, and when we pray. How should we pray? Pray that our leaders will be chosen by God. Pray that they will have humility and wisdom and that they will hear the Holy Spirit in every decision. God will guide them if they listen and do not turn to the right hand or the left. Pray they follow the path blazed by Jesus our Messiah. Pray that they love God and set Him as the foundation of their government. Pray that they will do what is right in the sight of Yehovah and His Son, Yeshua. 

“And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.”  Luke 24:27

How wonderful it would have been to have walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus when He opened all of history to those disciples. There has never been a greater teaching before or since. Pray that our leaders will find salvation and the fulness of the Holy Spirit. Pray that they will walk with Jesus, listen well, turn not to the right or left, and that they will do what is right in the sight of Yehovah!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

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1 Pic = 1,000 Words

29 08 2024

No apartheidHappy Gaza rescue this week of a Bedouin Muslim Israeli citizen. Notice the picture of him with his religious leader and brother, and the religious Jewish doctor celebrating the rescue by Israeli commandos from multiple faiths. This puts the lie to the propaganda media accusation that Israel is apartheid. Here are his own words: “This is thanks to our army, they are doing holy work, risking their lives.” – Israeli Bedouin hostage Farhan Alkadi speaking with President Isaac Herzog following his rescue yesterday. An Arab Muslim praising what Israeli soldiers are doing in Gaza, and calling the IDF “our army.” This is a reality you won’t see portrayed by the deceitful mainstream international media. Israel Today. Indeed, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Religious doctor: ‘Photograph is microcosm of Israeli society’ – Photo of Dr. Dan Schwartzfuchs with rescued hostage, Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi, goes viral; ‘I think the war bonded us even more.’

Contrast that Israeli diversity with the true apartheid in Iran, where the Ayatollah insists on division within Islam itself. Iran is Shia and most other Muslims are Sunni. I have often stated that if Iran had one nuclear bomb they would use it on Saudi Arabia, who are Sunni.

“Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei: Forget all the Arab and Islamic issues. Forget America, Israel and the whole world. They all mean nothing to us and do not concern us at all. Our first and last battle is with the followers of Yazid bin Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan. That is, our battle is with the Sunni Muslims until the Day of Judgment.” Amir Tsarfati

This dispute traces all the way back to the death of Muhammed and who should be his successor. It is important to understand that Satan is divided even against himself. He rules by fear and domination, but certainly not from unity. Our best prayer against him is that God would deal with our enemies as he did with the Midianites. (See Psalm 83) The best victory is when our enemies turn on each other and destroy one another. God did that with Gideon and also with Jehoshaphat.

And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says Yehovah to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” (v.15) “Now when they began to sing and to praise, Yehovah set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated. For the people of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. And when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. So when Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked toward the multitude; and there were their dead bodies, fallen on the earth. No one had escaped.”  2 Chronicles 20:15, 22-24

We would do well to remember that the battle belongs to the Lord God!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and victory over all enemies by the hand of God and His Messiah Yeshua.

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600 from North America!

22 08 2024

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Wars and rumors of wars and 600 N. Americans decided it is time to move to Israel. If you have not read Jeremiah 31 lately, now is the time. God is moving on His people, Jesus is calling, and the Holy Spirit is drawing them home from all the countries where they were scattered. Immigrating to Israel is called “aliyah” which means going up. It was the word used calling Israel to go up to Jerusalem three times a year for the Feasts of Yehovah. Notice the ending is “Yah” which is short for Yehovah. In reality they were going up… to God! So it is for 2,000 Jews making aliyah to Israel this summer. Praise the Lord!

Hundreds of North Americans make aliyah in a week – Over the course of the week (August 20-28), 600 newcomers will make Israel their new home, on 14 group Aliyah flights, offered by Nefesh B’Nefesh. This latest wave of immigrants is part of a larger movement that has seen 2,000 Olim, ranging in age from just 2 months old to 97 years old, embark on their journey to Israel this summer. The new citizens hail from a diverse array of states and provinces across the US and Canada, including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Ontario.

Despite conflict, scores of Jews move to Israel – Despite the ongoing war and lack of safety, a new wave of Jews from the US and France choose to make aliyah, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the State of Israel.

Lies and blood libel against Israel and the Jews cannot stop the flow of returning Jews. The world is blind, but Yehovah God is keeping His word! I liken it to salmon returning to their spawning grounds. Something supernatural happens in the Jewish heart. God calls and they must respond. Jeremiah calls it the new covenant written on their hearts. We should pray in agreement with the Holy Spirit unction in every heart. You really should read all of Jeremiah 31, but here are a few verses.

“Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from the ends of the earth, Among them the blind and the lame, the woman with child and the one who labors with child, together; a great throng shall return there.” v.8

“Hear the word of Yehovah, O nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, ‘He who scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him as a shepherd does his flock.’” v.10

“Behold, the days are coming, says Yehovah, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, though I was a husband to them, says Yehovah. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says Yehovah: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.”  v.31-33

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for aliyah!

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Maybe Prayer Could Help?

15 08 2024

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Controversy erupts every time Jews visit the Temple Mount, even though Israel has freedom of religion. Intimidated by Muslims and western nations, Israel restricts prayer for Jews and Christians there. Yet, prayer is the best hope for all concerned. Prayer is not the last resort, but the first priority. Human effort has always been a substitute for relying on and trusting Yehovah God.

Blinken Criticizes Ben-Gvir’s Visit to Temple Mount– This week, on the day that Jews mourn over the destruction of the two Temples, over 2,000 years ago, 2,663 Jews had the audacity to ascend the Temple Mount and dared to pray there. This little act caught the attention of the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who criticized Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av, labelling it a “blatant disregard for the status quo.”

Prayer is War! Prayer is not the last resort; it is the shortest route to complete victory. Remember Jehoshaphat sending the worshippers ahead of the troops by God’s instruction? Concerning the Temple Mount, Jesus was quite clear quoting Isaiah.

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

“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.”  Isaiah 56:6-7

The world is on fire. Israel is at war. Ceasefire talks continue their futility for the umpteenth time. Isn’t it about time to seek God and His Messiah for supernatural help? Prayer is mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds!

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.”  2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, victory over her enemies, and salvation for all who believe.

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Not Iran’s Prophetic Time

8 08 2024

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Media is anticipating a major war with Israel and Iran but I am not convinced. Events are more accurately viewed by Scripture and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. There may be a war, but Iran must lose because it is not her prophetic time. I speak this with conviction from Bible prophecy. My beloved mentor, Earl Waterman, often said: : I’m not a prophet or a prophet’s son, but I’ll do the prophesying till the prophet comes.” Having been a pastor/shepherd most of my life, the Lord Jesus has moved my assignment to speak about God’s faithfulness to Israel. I identify with Brother Earl and also with Amos.

But Amos replied, “I’m not a professional prophet, and I was never trained to be one. I’m just a shepherd, and I take care of sycamore-fig trees. But Yehovah called me away from my flock and told me, ‘Go and prophesy to my people in Israel.’”  Amos 7:14-15 NLT

Iran is destined to collapse in the near future. Since I discovered the juxtaposition of Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38; it has been clear that Iran must diminish for a time. Israel must come into an extraordinary peace before the Gog and Magog War of Ezekiel 38. There are two compelling Biblical reasons for this.

#1 – Both prophecies name specific countries around Israel. But, none of those named in Psalm 83 are repeated in Ezekiel 38. Why? I believe the Abraham Accords will continue to expand creating real peace with all of Israel’s immediate Arab neighbors. (See Isaiah 19.) Therefore, the timing issue requires a substantial period of peace before Gog and Magog. Also, Ezekiel 38 is clear (several times) that the invasion occurs when Israel has taken down the walls which now dot the landscape, especially around Jerusalem, and they are dwelling without gates in “a land of unwalled villages.”

#2 – Iran/Persia is not named in Psalm 83, but is a major player with Turkey in Ezekiel. Therefore, Iran must diminish or collapse in the present. It is simply not their time yet. They will not expand at this time, but their time will come later. I have been predicting the diminishing of Iran for several years. It is now becoming evident.

Experts are now suggesting major faults in many areas of the Iranian regime. It may fall the same way the Soviet Union fell in the 90’s. The Ayatollah is reportedly near death and the government is very shaky. The economy is collapsing. Israel is poised to eliminate the nuclear threat as soon as necessary. In addition, there are more than five distinct minorities in Iran that are plotting a coup against the Ayatollah. Only about half of Iran’s population is Persian. The rest are various ethnic minorities such as Turks, Kurds, Arabs, Azeris, and others. For more on this watch a two minute interview with Dr. Mordechai Kedar, a Mideast expert from Bar-Ilan University in Israel. It starts at about 5:40 into the video.

As the Arab nations make peace there are still terrorist groups that must also disappear including Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, the Houtis in Yemen, and Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria. These will fall from within according to the prayer of Psalm 83.

Deal with them as with Midian, Psalm 83:9

Gideon’s victory over the Midianites was because Yehovah caused a terror to sweep over them and they killed each other in the confusion. That is the prayer of Psalm 83 for today’s enemies of Israel. Let it be done according to God’s word!

Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before Yehovah our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care. Psalm 95:6-7 NLT

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 121:3-5 NLT

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray that the leaders will hear and obey the voice of Yehovah God.. Also, pray for the salvation of Jew and Arabs alike.

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Delivered From the Violent Man

1 08 2024

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The Middle East is on fire! Exactly 300 days ago the head of Hamas was thanking his pagan god for the massacre that day from Gaza into Israel. Today is his funeral in Iran! Earthshaking events are now almost daily. Political, military, and even physical earthquakes have roiled the region. Assassinations and funerals are followed by loud threats of revenge. Israel recently had major success taking out enemy leaders including the #1 of Hamas, #3 of Hamas, #2 of Hezbollah, and several lower commanders. The actions were in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and Yemen. Israel has moved from defense to offense. Major revenge attacks are expected that could lead to a wider war to the north. Even here in America there is a sense of growing threats of terrorism because of our open border and impotent administration. So, where shall we stand? Should we submit to fear and terror; or should we turn upwards and call upon our Deliverer?

“​​For who is God, except Yehovah? ​And who is a rock, except our God? ​​It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. ​​He makes my feet like the feet of deer and sets me on my high places. ​​He teaches my hands to make war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. ​​You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; your right hand has held me up. ​​Your gentleness has made me great. ​​You enlarged my path under me, so my feet did not slip. ​​I have pursued my enemies and overtaken them; neither did I turn back again till they were destroyed.”  Psalm 18:31-37

The nations always pressure Israel to restrain, hold back, cease fire, and compromise. However, we are at a turning point. Israel is rising to push back the aggressors whose aim is the genocide of the Jewish people and nation. We must fervently pray for victory and wisdom for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Our loyalty is not to man but to the God whose unconditional promises will be fulfilled.

“Yehovah lives! ​​Blessed be my Rock! ​​Let the God of my salvation be exalted. ​​It is God who avenges me, and subdues the peoples under me; ​​He delivers me from my enemies. ​​You also lift me up above those who rise against me; ​​You have delivered me from the violent man. Therefore, I will give thanks to You, O Yehovah, among the Gentiles, and sing praises to Your name.”  Psalm 18:46-49

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! Pray for Messiah Yeshua to protect His people. Pray for hearts turning to call on the living God for His salvation. Jesus is coming!

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Hamas Coming or Jesus Coming?

25 07 2024

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Yesterday saw another Hamas riot in DC during Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. One demonstrator protestor rioter was seen holding a sign saying: “Final Solution.” Others were screaming Allahu Akbar, which is the cry of suicide bombers just before they detonate. (By the way, it means: “Allah is the Greatest” not God is Great. It refers specifically to the god of Islam claiming to be greater than Yehovah.) But perhaps the most chilling declaration was spray painted on a statue of George Washington: “Hamas is Comin” (See photo: He ran out of space reminding me of the old “plan ahead” joke.)

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Yet, they really do believe that the Hamas version of Islam is coming to America, to DC. Yes, it is the same spirit of Isis, Hezbollah, al-Qaeda, and over 50 more designated terror groups. When I say “same spirit” I mean it literally. It is a demonic spirit or principality associated with radical jihadi Islam, but it comes straight from hell.

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”  Ephesians 6:12

It is true that Jesus died for Muslims, but they become ex-Muslim when they accept that Jesus is the Son of Yehovah God and that He died as the blood sacrifice for our sins. It is considered the highest blasphemy in Islam, and they are executed under Sharia law for converting. So which is it? Is Hamas coming or is Jesus coming?

The greatest hope of true Messianic believers is His Second Coming. After the resurrection, Jesus (Yeshua) ascended into heaven and promised He would return. It makes perfect sense that Satan would co-opt that hope while broadcasting his scheme to defeat Yehovah. But he will fail again because Yehovah God is truly the Greatest! There may be terror attacks in America but if we stay true to Jesus, He will ultimately prevail.

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,”  Titus 2:11-13

Is vandalism free speech? No, it is lawlessness. The problem is that we are not enforcing laws. There is such a thing as civil disobedience in protest, while accepting the consequences if laws are broken. The problem with protests today is that it’s easy to join because their are no consequences. If laws were enforced there would be far smaller crowds protesting. Many join for the fun or self importance feeling, but are not willing to pay a real price. We are living through turbulent times, but Jesus is on the Throne and God is in control!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for Israel, for Netanyahu, safety and victory for the troops, and salvation for both sides.

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God’s Curious Warning

18 07 2024

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When does man get in the way of God’s justice? Two presidents are going on two different paths. We are watching historic events with the attempted assassination of President Trump and the possible removal of President Biden. Of course we should be praying, but this may be a time to keep our hands off what God is doing. Notice the warning in this verse:

“Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; Lest Yehovah see it, and it displease Him, and He turn away His wrath from him.”  Proverbs 24:17-18

We are warned against a certain type of gloating or glee when our enemy falls. God may be upset with our attitude and back away from judging our enemy because of our wrong response. I base this on another verse where even God Himself does not rejoice in His own judgement.

“Do I have any pleasure at all that the wicked should die?” says the Lord Yehovah, “and not that he should turn from his ways and live?”  Ezekiel 18:23

“For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies,” says the Lord Yehovah. “Therefore turn and live!”  Ezekiel 18:32

God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked because He grieves over their rebellious failure to turn to Him and live. We must conform our attitude to His. Yes, we are glad that we are free from the enemy attack, but restrain our response with sober recognition of their eternal damnation. Their end is tragic.

“Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says Yehovah.”  Romans 12:19

Finally, this last verse warns not to exact our own revenge, but leave that to God. It even suggests that if we try to do it, God may step back and withhold His vengeance. The idea of giving “place” for wrath indicates it is His place to avenge us, not our place. Stay in your place and let God do His perfect work.

Historic changes are taking place right before our eyes. Watch, pray, and wait on God. Jesus is moving on the hearts of men by the Holy Spirit. There is virtually universal acknowledgement of “Divine intervention” in the failed assassination of Donald Trump. The name of Jesus is being heard this week more than any political convention I can remember. 

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and courage for PM Netanyahu to finish the fight.

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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Blind Samson Still Served God

11 07 2024

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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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King David Moves Capital to Jerusalem

3 07 2024

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Over 3,000 years ago King David captured Jerusalem from the fiercely independent Canaanite tribe of Jebusites.  He moved his capital from Hebron to Jerusalem to the Fortress of Zion which he called the City of David. Today, the City of David is perhaps the most important archeological site in the modern world, sitting just down the hillside from the Temple Mount.

Eric Stackelbeck had a great show on July 2, 2024 on Stakelbeck Tonight on TBN. He had a walking tour of the City of David and the Pilgrimage Road which ascends to the Temple Mount. The best part was his interview with Israeli believer, Reuvon Doron. He explained that scholars agree that Jesus performed at least 35 genuine miracles as recorded in the Gospels. However, only 2 of those were in Jerusalem. Jesus healed the blind man at the pool of Siloam and the lame man at the pool of Bethesda. The Pilgrimage Road connects these two pools.

Here is where it gets interesting. The Jebusite king taunted David by saying even the blind and lame could defend the Canaanite stronghold. King David did take the city and defeated the arrogant Jebusite. Fast forward 1,000 years and Jesus’ only miracles in Jerusalem were the blind and lame!

And the king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who spoke to David, saying, “You shall not come in here; but the blind and the lame will repel you,” thinking, “David cannot come in here.”  2 Samuel 5:6

David’s victory established Jerusalem as Israel’s eternal capital 3,000 years ago. Messiah Jesus came not only to rule from Jerusalem on David’s throne, but to heal the blind and lame! There is one more point. As David united Israel, Jesus unites Jews and Gentiles in One New Man in His eternal Kingdom. Hallelujah!

“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

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and victory in Gaza.

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Lebanon Next?

27 06 2024

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Israel will be never again uprooted. (See my last post.) But what about Lebanon? Their future is to be part of Israel. What does this say about the imminent Lebanon war?  Israel will win and Jews will live there. It also speaks of the “one new man” of Jew and Gentile united in Messiah Yeshua. (See Ephesians 2:14-16.) Amos spoke of the regathering of Israel from all over the world, but here is a prophecy saying they will expand to Lebanon.

“I will whistle for them and gather them, For I will redeem them; and they shall increase as they once increased. I will sow them among the peoples, and they shall remember Me in far countries; they shall live, together with their  children, and they shall return. I will also bring them back from the land of Egypt, and gather them from Assyria. I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon, until no more room is found for them.”  Zechariah 10:8-10

They come out of nations and come in to Lebanon and Gilead, which is in present Jordan. Since this is future, Hezbollah must be eliminated, thus the coming war. Also, Iran must be de-fanged as well for prophesied peace of Ezekiel 38 before the Gog and Magog war.

Notice the map showing the area between the Nile river (near Cairo) and Euphrates river (just above the name of Syria). Yehovah promised Abraham this would be the future inheritance. Lebanon and Gilead are part of this and will be necessary to make room for the regathered exiles.

“On the same day Yehovah made a covenant with Abram, saying: “To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates”  Genesis 15:18

This not some last minute thought of God. He has planned it before the foundations of the earth. He has said it and He will do it!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for His protection and purpose for this next Lebanon war.

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Never Again Uprooted

20 06 2024

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Grape pickers from Kafr Kana harvest grapes for winemaking near the Syrian border, southern Golan Heights on September 15, 2022. Photo by Michael Giladi/Flash90

When is never again? A key to prophecy is to notice the timing words. Some promises are given a certain time for fulfillment. I often refer to Psalm 102 as the Holocaust Psalm because it so graphically describes the actual historic Holocaust of the 1940’s. Verse 13 in that Psalm then firmly states that “Now is the time to favor Zion.” We then see it exactly fulfilled with Israel restored as a nation right after the Holocaust. The photo of Israeli grapes is proof of the accuracy of the Bible. So, here is another prophecy with specific timing.

“I will bring my exiled people of Israel back from distant lands, and they will rebuild their ruined cities and live in them again. They will plant vineyards and gardens; they will eat their crops and drink their wine. I will firmly plant them there in their own land. They will never again be uprooted from the land I have given them,” says Yehovah your God.”  Amos 9:14-15

After nearly 2,000 years of exile and wandering among the nations, God has regathered His people to their own land of Israel. This is an historical miracle. No other nation can claim such. There is no other historic exile and regathering. There is only one. This is the one Amos prophesied. Notice the precise steps fulfilled.

  1. Bring back from distant lands.
  2. Rebuild cities.
  3. Live in those cities.
  4. They will plant.
  5. They will eat their crops.
  6. God will firmly plant them IN THEIR OWN LAND!
  7. They will NEVER AGAIN BE UPROOTED!

What part of “never again” don’t you get? All the nations may oppose. All the demons of hell will fight against it. But, you can take Yehovah God’s word to the bank. They will never again be uprooted. We had better stake our beliefs on God’s word than believe fears and threats from the enemy. There is a certain time in history when God regathers His exiled people and we are living in that fulfillment.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! Pray for God’s favor, protection and blessing in the present attacks on Israel. Pray for wisdom for the leaders of Israel. Pray that America will stand with Israel.

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BEFORE Deliverance is Belief

6 06 2024

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BEFORE Moses could lead his people out of Egyptian slavery, they were required to believe. Before the ten plagues, the Israelites had to believe God through Moses. Belief comes first. Yet, God was willing to confirm His Divine plan of deliverance with personal signs. Exodus 4 is an overlooked part of the Exodus account. Before the famous plagues, Israel had to believe. Yehovah gave them two signs to confirm that He was with Moses.

First, He changed the rod of Moses into a snake and back again. This hearkened back to the Garden showing authority over the serpent, Satan. It also specifically applied to the Pharaohs’ snake god worn on his headdress. God revealed He had authority over Egypt’s gods. Yehovah revealed Himself as El Shaddai.

Second, God also turned Moses’ hand to leprosy and then healed it. This sign indicated that Yehovah would heal and protect His people even through suffering. He revealed Himself as Yehovah Rafah, “I am Yehovah who heals you.”

“Then Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel. And Aaron spoke all the words which Yehovah had spoken to Moses. Then he did the signs in the sight of the people.”  Exodus 4:29-30

Notice that this gathering of the elders of Israel was before Moses went to Pharaoh. God was merciful to give these signs to His own, before the ten plagues even started. The people had to be on board before their deliverance. They had to believe first. This is still true today for our salvation and deliverance from sin. We are required to believe.

“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

So we also humble our selves and worship our Savior and Messiah Jesus. He is Yehovah ben Yeshua!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and total victory in Gaza. Pray that the people will believe in God for their deliverance first.

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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Three Circles

30 05 2024

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I see three circles drawn around Israel. The inner circle comprises the countries that geographically touch Israel named in Psalm 83. The next larger circle is the countries listed in Ezekiel 38. The third and largest circle represents all the rest of the world. In Yehovah God’s view, Israel is the center of the world, the apple of His eye. We are now seeing the final prophesied battles. Specific countries are named in Psalm 83 & Ezekiel 38. Yet, they are two different lists with no overlapping. The Ps. 83 War is almost complete, ending in a time of extraordinary peace described in Ezek. 38.

In Matthew 25, Jesus reveals the standard of national judgement for the remaining countries. Each country will finally be judged by its alignment either for or against Israel. I believe they are the “sheep and goat” nations to which Jesus referred in Matthew 25.

“When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. ‘for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; ‘I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’”  Matthew 25:31-36

The familiar end of this passage explains that “they” are judged on how they treated the least of His brothers. I know this is usually applied to individuals and whether or not they help the poor or visit prisoners, but the context is clear. Jesus is judging entire nations by this standard. While not ruling out the popular interpretation, we must at least allow the literal contextual reading. There will be sheep and goat nations! I pray, as a US citizen, that our nation will stand with Israel and be blessed to find our nation as a sheep nation on His right hand on judgment day. It is an absolutely basic premise throughout the Scriptures found clearly stated here:

“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

This “boomerang principle” cannot be cancelled. It is God’s unbroken promise since Genesis. He is the God who cannot lie. His word is true. All others are liars. Yehovah God is faithful. We can only choose blessing or curse. And as for me and my house, we will serve Yehovah and His Son Yeshua, the Lamb of God and Messiah, who takes away the sins of the world.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, wisdom for the leaders, protection of the troops and salvation for both Jews and Arabs, as well as all who call on His name!

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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.
 
Les Lawrence, a voice of Christian Zionists                       (Read more)
 
Michael’s video report of our Israel tour is here. His biography is here. 


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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

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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.

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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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Linking Israel’s Prophetic Events & Iran

17 04 2024

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Connect the Dots = Mystery Solved – Iran is about to be attacked by Israel after Iran’s bombardment of Israel last Saturday night. Can we know what happens next? Yes, if we connect the dots, we can see the relationship between different pieces of information. Iran will have a major defeat leading to a time of peace. Israel prophecy is clarified by understanding the Biblical events timeline. I think of it as connecting the dots. Instead of seeing unrelated events we begin to recognize a pattern unfolding that links the events to each other.

There are three modern day Israel events that reveal the pattern. They are the Holocaust, the Arab invasions of Israel’s new state, and then the intrusion of Iran into the mix. I am not prophesying; I am laying out simple prophetic Scriptures. If it is just from me it is subjective, but if it is revealed in the Bible we can take it to the bank. Each of the three events above are predicted in Scripture.

  1. The Holocaust is described in Psalm 102:1-12. Then comes the glorious promise of the time to favor Zion, the set time, in verse 13. This prophecy was historically fulfilled right after the Holocaust in 1948. “You will arise and have mercy on Zion; For the time to favor her, Yes, the set time, has come.”
  2. The Arab Invasion is described in Psalm 83 and began the very next day after Israel declared their independence. Those countries continued warring against Israel for decades. But now we have seen peace treaties and the Abraham Accords that have ended the Psalm 83 War. However, it is not quite over because the terror proxies of Iran are still attacking. Iran has even attacked Israel directly. All of these have the same goal: the wiping out of Israel forever. Their argument is with Yehovah God Himself, and He has the final word. The prayer of Psalm 83 is that the enemies would fight each other as the Midianites did in Gideon’s day, which we have seen in the present. Keep praying that prayer.
  3. The Iranian Intrusion is an event out of timing with prophecy. Iran is part of the Ezekiel 38 Gog and Magog invasion. But there is a critical prophetic key to unlock the timing. Simply compare the nations listed in Psalm 83 with the nations listed in Ezekiel 38. They are two completely different lists. The first are the ones who now border Israel. The Ezekiel nations will be on the border of Israel after the end of the Psalm 83 War. But, the problem is that Iran is acting now, out of timing. Therefore, I conclude that they will have to be diminished or disabled in a very serious way. That is why I expect Israel to administer a major blow in the near future, so bad that Iran will not recover for a decade or more. A simple reading of Ezekiel 38:1-14 will reveal that the condition of Israel at the time of that invasion is one of extraordinary peace, certainly not true now, or in the first 75 years of Israel’s restoration. Look for the major setback of Iran followed by a flood of nations joining the Abraham Accords including Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and many more.

Gog and Magog? Not! Here are the seven phrases in Ezekiel 38 regarding Israel’s status before the Gog and Magog invasion. This is why I believe all the talk about that Gog invasion being imminent is mistaken. I was in Israel just last September and saw the 25 foot walls in many places. They will be removed when real peace comes and after that time of peace with their neighbors, then comes the Ezekiel 38 Invasion.

“they were brought out of the nations, and now all of them dwell safely.” v. 8

Gog and Magog say: “I will go up against a land of unwalled villages; I will go to a peaceful people, who dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates” v. 11

“when My people Israel dwell safely” v. 14

Please pray for the daily threats, developments and decisions right now. This is a critical point in history. God knows the end from the beginning and He has it all under control. His will is being done. Messiah Yeshua is with us and will never leave us or forsake us. 

“Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep… Yehovah shall preserve you from all evil; ​​He shall preserve your soul. Yehovah shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.”  Psalm 121: 4, 7-8

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and wisdom in the time of war.

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Let My People Go!

11 04 2024

Let my people

“Bring Them Home” is the WRONG SLOGAN concerning Hamas hostages. It implies that the decision is in the hands of Israel. It is not.  Where are the ultimatums to Hamas? In World War II it was: unconditional surrender or else! The only way to end a war is by absolute victory.

Remember that God is involved in the equation, as he was in the Exodus from Egypt. Yehovah’s demand from Pharaoh included consequences. Israel and the West should demand Hamas surrender and release all hostages. If Hamas surrendered it would be over instantly: no more deaths, hostages freed, and all civilians safe. Instead we see these insufferable delays and fake “negotiations.” Need I remind you of Amos 1:6-7 where God Himself says He will not turn away Gaza’s punishment after the fourth war, which is this one. (See my earlier post.)

Let our people go: Kibbutz Nir Oz holds ’empty seder’ demanding hostage deal – Passover, which commemorates the liberation of Jewish slaves from Ancient Egypt, traditionally marks the arrival of spring and a time of renewal in Israel. Over six months into the war, this year the holiday takes on a particularly poignant and desperate tone. A little over a week away, the first night of the week-long festival coincides with 199 days since the October 7 massacre. Kibbutz Nir Oz, lying on the Gaza border, was one of the hardest hit communities on that black Saturday when one-quarter of its residents were murdered or abducted.

U.S. officials fear most of hostages in Gaza could be dead – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the deaths of 34 hostages still held by Hamas, citing intelligence gathered by troops operating in Gaza. U.S. officials have voiced concerns that the majority of hostages held by Hamas might have have been killed, raising alarm bells over the ongoing negotiations for their release. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, sourced from U.S. officials, there are growing fears that most of the Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity may already be dead.

We have passed six months of war; and now, astonishingly, the Biden Administration is demanding that Israel stop. Biden says don’t go into Rafah, the final stronghold of Hamas. That would mean the victory of Hamas who live to fight another day, to massacre another day. Israel cannot and will not allow that. They will defy Biden if necessary, but Israel’s very existence is on the line. Right now the terrorist jihadis are salivating over their pending great victory. Remember that Israel is just the little Satan, but the U.S. is the big Satan. “First the Saturday people, then the Sunday people.”

The only answer is total victory for Israel and our shared Judeo/Christian values, our Bible promises! Don’t give up. Keep watching and praying.

Netanyahu: No force on Earth can stop us from defeating Hamas – PM meets new IDF recruits, says Israel will destroy the last Hamas battalions in Rafah regardless of any international pressure not to do so.

“What then shall we say to these things? If Godis 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

Paul was declaring victory for all Jew and Christian believers in the eternal promises of the covenant keeping God. Jesus, our Messiah, died and rose from the dead and makes intercession for us at the right hand of God. Nothing can separate us from His love. Hold fast your confession of faith!

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

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Terrorists Have Supernatural Faith

3 04 2024

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Where do terrorists get their power? You may have not considered the source. The Bible is clear about spiritual wickedness. There really is a devil and demonic principalities resisting and opposing God’s plan. It is more than a human political ideology. The source is supernatural. Why do they seem to be winning in the battle for the minds and hearts of men? The answer is that they really believe they will win. They have an evil counterfeit version of faith in their cause. That perverse faith is energized by demonic sources.

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”  Ephesians 6:12

Why are they able to persuade the gullible to follow?  The problem is that righteous believers have weak faith. Christians often stop with saving faith, fire insurance, just enough faith to avoid hell. The Bible calls this “little faith.” Pastor John Thrift pointed this out recently at Grace Assembly of God in Wake Forest, NC. It would be good to do a study of “great faith.”

Terrorists really fervently believe their beliefs. Christians often live in doubt with very little faith for real life. Little faith is off to the side somewhere like a fire extinguisher under the sink that is out of date. Terrorists literally die for their beliefs. They are connected to supernatural spirits. They actually have a saying that they win because they love death more than life. It is a death cult. Satan only came to “steal, kill, and destroy.”

“But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.”  Matthew 8:26

“Then Jesus answered and said to her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.”  Matthew 15:28

Some Christians are wimps. Many Christians believe the Holy Spirit was only around to get the church started. Even “Spirit filled” Christians live their lives without reference to His holy supernatural power. Yeshua (Jesus) came to show us the Father; and He left us the Holy Spirit to energize us with Yehovah God’s power for daily use. How embarrassing to see Christians overcome by the devil. They don’t have a clue what Jesus has given them. Remember this: Great big God, little bitty devil.

“Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.”  James 4:7-10

We need to choose the Holy Spirit to live by. There is power to save AND there is power to live! There are three great points in the famous verse in Revelation 12, but do not miss the main message about the accuser: THEY OVERCAME HIM!

Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. 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 12:10-11

THEY OVERCAME HIM in three steps, by fighting fire with fire, the FIRE of GREAT FAITH:

  1. The blood of the Lamb.
  2. The word of their testimony.
  3. They did not love their lives to the death.

It is time to rise up for such a time as this! Wake up, stand up, and speak up! I have read the end of the Book. We win!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, the troops and leaders, and rain to water the land.

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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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Purim, Persia, and Modern Iran

21 03 2024

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Sundown Saturday March 23 the Jews celebrate Purim. Based on the Book of Esther, Jews celebrate yet another historical failure of their enemies’ attempt to annihilate the chosen people. Satan’s goal to eliminate Israel and the Jews is repeated through thousands of years, always ending in failure. Purim is a happy celebration of one of Satan’s defeats. Jews celebrate with parties, parades, costumes and reenactments of the story of Esther, Mordecai, and the evil Haman. We often quote Psalm 83 where this Satanic purpose is revealed. Two observations are clear, that the enemies of Israel are motivated by their hatred of Yehovah God, and they intend to stamp out the very memory of Israel.

“For behold, Your enemies make a tumult; and those who hate You have lifted up their head. ​​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 83:2-4

This year it has special significance in the context of the Gaza War. It is not insignificant that the perpetrator in Esther is the same Persia/Iran behind the Gaza War today. Persia changed their name to Iran on March 21, 1935, two days after Purim in that year. The location was Hitler’s Berlin and the purpose was to join with the Nazi scourge.

“Unfortunately, with the rise of Hitler in the 1930’s, “Aryan” came to be associated with the Nazi definition: being of Non-Jewish Caucasian descent, especially the blue eyed, blond haired Nordic races that Hitler himself favored and hoped to make a master race. … At the suggestion of the Persian Legation in Berlin, the Tehran government, on the Persian New Year, March 21, 1935, substituted Iran for Persia as the official name of the country.”  Persians Are Not Arabs

Let’s not get too far into the weeds. The point is that the demonic principality ruling Iran today is the same as Nazi Germany and ancient Persia. The devil is still at it. It will end only when the Messiah comes. The current timing indicates that we are closer than we think to all the end of days prophesies being fulfilled. How ironic and timely that Iran assumes a new position at the United Nations during Purim:

Repeating History: Evil Iranian Leader To Chair UN Agency… On Purim – The Islamic Republic of Iran  assumed the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament on Monday March 18.

Alternate Reality: Iran Becomes President of UN Conference on Disarmament

“Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” Matthew 24:32-35

Even so, come quickly Yeshua, our Messiah! Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, the troops, the leaders, and for rain.

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The Audacity of Senator Schumer!

14 03 2024

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The leader of the United States Senate has called for the overthrow of the government of Israel, our closest Middle East ally. He also insists on giving the terrorists their own independent state. This is the very meaning of audacity from Merriam-Webster: “bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints” Senator Schumer has defied the longstanding position of both our government and the American people, who overwhelmingly support Israel. He did this today from the floor of the US Senate.

Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, says Netanyahu ‘has to go’ – Senate Majority Leader gives major address from the Senate floor on ‘a pathway to peace and achieving a two-state solution,’ attacks Israeli government and calls for new elections. Schumer called for the holding of new elections in Israel, saying that “Netanyahu has lost his way.” He further called the Israeli Prime Minister an “obstacle to peace.”

The US goal should be the overthrow of Hamas, not Israel! What most Americans don’t get is that the Palestinians demand a stated free of all Jews, totally apartheid. The majority even go further and say NO ISRAEL! What Schumer ignores is that 75% of Israeli’s oppose a new Arab state. Remember this battle is not flesh and blood but a spiritual battle between Yehovah God’s revealed plan and the forces of supernatural principalities and powers.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”  Ephesians 6:10-12

Dry Bones Goals

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, wisdom for the leaders and protection for the troops with total victory! Also, we thank God a relatively peaceful five days into Ramadan. Keep praying for God’s deliverance.

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“Holy” Ramadan

6 03 2024

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The world is aghast that Israel would continue fighting in Gaza during Ramadan, the month-long Islamic holiday. Yet, the Oct 7 invasion and massacre of Israeli civilians was intentionally on a Jewish holy day, Simchat Torah, the conclusion of the Feast of Tabernacles. Also, the 1973 Arab/Israeli War was an Arab surprise attack on the most holy day in Judaism, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. So please, don’t fall for the “holy day is off limits” ploy from Hamas.

“Late March will see the beginning of the month of Ramadan, which, in addition to being a month of fasting and piety, is also associated with jihad and martyrdom. According to Muslim tradition, during Ramadan Allah grants the Muslims glorious victories, as exemplified by the fact that the great battles of Islam, such as the Battle of Badr in 624, the conquest of Mecca in 630, the conquest of Andalusia in 711, the battle of Ein Jalut in 1260, and the October 6, 1973 “War of Ramadan” fought by Egypt against Israel, as well as other victories – all occurred during Ramadan. Laylat Al-Qadr, one of the last nights of Ramadan, has been marked over the years by many terrorist attacks.”  Memri.org

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 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.

Yehovah God will not turn away their punishment this time! Please pray that Israel will stand strong against the ungodly pressure from the nations. This war will end with victory for Israel, not because they are righteous, but because they are chosen. The land is God’s gift to Israel from the River of Egypt (the Nile) to the great River Euphrates (in northern Syria).

On the same day Yehovah made a covenant with Abram, saying: “To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates.” Genesis 15:18

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

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

Hamas chief Haniyeh calls on Arabs to storm al-Aqsa on Ramadan – Hamas terror chief Ismail Haniyeh made a televised statement on Wednesday calling on barricades at al-Aqsa Mosque at the start of Ramadan and Hamas’s “flexible” stance on hostage negotiations.

‘October 7, part two’: Iran plans for terror during Ramadan, Israel charges – Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday warned that Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas are trying to use Ramadan to inflame the region so as to achieve another October 7 disaster against Israel.


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SIN-WAR!

29 02 2024

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Gaza’s Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, is the key to understanding the Gaza war. Here is my summary. He was convicted of murder in 1988 and was serving four life sentences in Israeli prison. Sinwar, now 61, was released in 2011 in a prisoner deal where Israel released 1,026 terrorists for ONE Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit. This shows two things. Israel values human life; and that exchanging terrorist murders for hostages will come back to bite you. The title “Sin-war!” indicates the evil sin of the October 7 massacre that provoke the Gaza war using a play on words with the perpetrator, Yahya Sinwar.

Yahya Sinwar: the man who may hold key to release of Gaza hostages – Man described by Israel as architect of the 7 October attacks is now perhaps the most powerful figure in Hamas. Israeli officials have described him as the architect of the 7 October attacks, which killed 1,200, mostly civilians, and so “a dead man walking”.

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader – He was convicted for the murder of Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel and was sentenced to four life sentences in prison.

Gaza’s humanitarian crisis: Yahya Sinwar sets up a trap for Israel – Hamas’s leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, is betting on international authorities forcefully stopping the IDF’s invasion of Gaza in its tracks.

Hamas: ‘The Israelis are right where we want them’ – Hamas leader in Gaza sending optimistic messages to terror group’s fighters on the ground.

Israel estimates: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hiding in Gaza – In Israel’s estimation, Hamas leader Yahya SInwar still hiding in tunnels beneath Khan Yunis, but killing him risks lives of ‘human shields’ hostages.

When Yehovah allows enemies to come against His people it is usually because of sin in the camp. The only course for us is repentance. God protects us when we follow Him. When we pray for Israel we need also pray for ourselves and our nation. This is needed for the whole world.

“Then they cried out to Yehovah, and said, ‘We have sinned, because we have forsaken Yehovah and served the Baals and Ashtoreths; but now deliver us from the hand of our enemies, and we will serve You.’”  1 Samuel 12:10

“Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, ​​For in You do I trust; ​​Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, ​​For I lift up my soul to You. ​​Deliver me, O Yehovah, from my enemies; ​​In You I take shelter. ​​Teach me to do Your will, ​​For You are my God; ​​Your Spirit is good. ​​Lead me in the land of uprightness. ​​​REVIVE ME, O Yehovah, for Your name’s sake! ​​For Your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble. ​​In Your mercy cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul; ​​For I am Your servant.”  Psalm 143:8-12

Revival means we have passed out and need CPR to revive us! That is our condition without Jesus. REVIVE ME, and REVIVE ISRAEL! That is our prayer today.

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

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What Is Your Attitude Toward Israel?

22 02 2024

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Are you arrogant or haughty about Israel? Let’s go a little deeper beyond the basic blessed or cursed. God gets more specific in Romans 11. Paul may sound harsh here but his sober warning is quite clear. The context is the breaking off of Israel branches because of unbelief, and grafting in wild olive branches (gentiles) who believe. Notice the simple measure is belief. Jews are not saved just because they are Jews. But, likewise we gentiles are not saved because we are better, or special. It is simply because we believe the promise of the Messiah Yeshua. He is the only way to salvation for everyone.

“Do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, ‘Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.’ Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear.”  Romans 11:18-20

Two Clear Warnings – Don’t boast against Israel and don’t be haughty! We already know from Genesis that those who curse Israel will be cursed and those who bless Israel will be blessed. These warnings go further, touching our attitude. I believe to boast against Israel is the seed of anti-Semitism. To be haughty or arrogant towards them is the beginning of anti-Semitism. Our attitude should only be humility that God found a way to include us! Hallelujah! By the way, to be anti-Israel, anti-Zionist, or anti-Semitic are all the same sin in different words, just semantics.

Now here is the main point. What happens to our beautiful branches if we do sin in this way? Notice the very next verse!

“For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either. For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either. Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.”  Romans 11:21-22

Finally, back to Paul’s emphasis about Jews being saved even after the severe judgement of being scattered among the nations for 1,800 years. Is there any hope for them?

“And they also, if they do not continue in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. For if you were cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, who are natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?”  Romans 11:23-24

Of course, the faithful Yehovah God of Promises will show His rich mercy and grace for all Jews and Israelis who believe in His Messiah. Pray for them and bless them!

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

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Massacre 1,200 = Get a State

15 02 2024

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What do you get when you massacre over a thousand people? A country! Perverse political pronouncements that defy reason are regularly coming out of the White House against Israel now. The most audacious yet is the Biden plan to reward Hamas and all Palestinian terrorists with a Palestinian state. This was never achieved through many peace negotiations, but Biden proposes a state be unilaterally recognized by the United States to “solve” the Gaza war which was started after the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust! First, let’s review the history of “peace” deals.

Did you know Palestinians REFUSED to have a state?
– Peel commission 1937
– UN partition plan 1947
– Israel declaration of independence 1948
– Oslo accords 1993 incompletion
– Barak offer Camp David 2000
– Saudi initiative 2002
– Olmert’s offer 2008
– Kerry Obama initiative 2013
– Trump’s “deal of the century” 2020
The reason was ALWAYS their refusal to acknowledge the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish state.

Scoop: State Department reviewing options for possible recognition of Palestinian state

Rewarding the Oct. 7 massacres with a ‘Palestinian’ state  – What do you get when you massacre over a thousand people? A country.

The Biden Administration Is Considering the Ultimate ‘Betrayal’ of Israel: Report – Is there no end to the astonishing moral bankruptcy of the Biden Administration?

US obsession with two-state solution is ‘delusional’ – It’s “shocking” that a US administration would push for a Palestinian state under ordinary circumstances, let alone after Oct. 7.

This proves once again that our battle is not human but spiritual wickedness in demonic realms. The plan to recognize this imaginary “state” is to do it within weeks. I am calling for a serious prayer attack against these demonic principalities until the idea of statehood is dropped. Yehovah God has a far superior “unilateral” plan. The whole land of Israel has been awarded to Israel by the decree of the living God!

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”  Ephesians 6:10-13

“Remember the word which Moses the servant of Yehovah commanded you, saying, ‘Yehovah your God is giving you rest and is giving you this land.’”  Joshua 1:13

After I sent out this post a clear statement was issued by Prime Minister Netanyahu:

Netanyahu in message to US: We reject international dictates on Palestinian state – “My position is summed up in the following two sentences: 1. Israel rejects outright international dictates regarding a permanent settlement with the Palestinians. Such a settlement will only be achieved through direct negotiations between the parties, without preconditions,” he added. “2. Israel will continue to oppose the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. Such recognition following the October 7 massacre would give a huge unprecedented reward to terrorism and prevent any future peace settlement,” said the Prime Minister.

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

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The Miracle Helmet

8 02 2024

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You don’t often see a modern miracle signed by the Messiah. Here is a great story of a soldier’s life saved by his helmet. Israel National News reported this miracle that happened today (Thursday 2-8-24) in Israel. A green circle shows where the bullet hit the helmet.  Click the link for the story.

Miracle in Samaria: Reservist shot in helmet survives attempted attack – An IDF reservist was shot in the helmet by a terrorist this morning. He escaped unharmed, and his comrades killed the attacker.

But there is more that is not mentioned in the article. If you look closely at the picture you can see a rectangular patch to the right of the green circle. It shows a crown and a Hebrew word. Do you know what the word is? It is “Messiah.” Wow! Talk about spelling it out for sceptics. The Messiah thought it would be fun to sign His miracle for the young soldier. Hallelujah!

Did this soldier have extra protection because he believed in the Messiah? I think we can go with that. There is a difference between rote religion and actual belief in God and His Messiah. Christian Zionists believe the Messiah is Yeshua, Jesus. I am not saying the soldier believed in Jesus, but he probably believes in the Messiah of Israel, who happens to be one and the same. Oh, how I pray for the final link to be made for Israelis. This Gaza war has softened the hearts of Jews and Arabs alike to call on the living God Yehovah. We pray that He will answer them with the revelation of our Savior and Messiah!

“For He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on His head; He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak.”  Isaiah 59:17

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;”  Ephesians 6:17

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ (Yeshua ha Mashiach), who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us”  Titus 2:11-14a

Expect to hear more and more testimonials to miracles of deliverance and salvation in the midst of this Gaza war. Even though the enemies of God are crazed with the destruction of Israel and the Jewish people, they will fail. Yehovah God is faithful, and He will deliver. Not only will Israel prosper, but many will come to the knowledge of the Messiah Yeshua. Pray for them! Satan loses; God wins!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, wisdom for the leaders, protection for the troops, and salvation for all who call on His name. Also, thank Him for the snow and rain that waters His 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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God Has a Plan: Only God

17 01 2024

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Jews have suffered many calamities in their 4,000 year history and yet they are still here today! The October 7th massacre killed over 1,200 Israelis, the worst since the WWII Holocaust. How do they continue to exist with nations and terrorists committed to their destruction? Only Yehovah God. He has made unconditional promises to them and He always keeps His word.

The Judean desert is blossoming in this picture. There is an amazing prophecy from Jeremiah that gives us this promise. Jeremiah’s contemporary context was the impending Babylonian captivity, but the promise goes way beyond his day. Look at the phrase in this passage that says God will scatter them but regather them. “Behold, I will gather them out of all countries where I have driven them…” This promise is not limited to Jeremiah’s day. Babylon was only one country, but there would also be a regathering from all the countries.

“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. For thus says Yehovah: ‘Just as I have brought all this great calamity on this people, so I will bring on them all the good that I have promised them.’”  Jeremiah 32:37-42

God is now turning the hearts of His people back to Him. He is putting “the fear of God” in them. Before October 7th they put their trust in their great army, but it failed them. They are asking what happened? Only God can save them. They will finally come to this conclusion because God says they will. Stay tuned. Don’t lose heart. Pray into the promises of Yehovah through His Son, Yeshua. God is faithful!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for the leaders, and for rain to water the land.

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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Where Are the Bodies?

11 01 2024

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Israel is standing trial today for genocide in the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands. Hamas claims Israel has killed 20,000 Gazan civilians. The irony is breathtaking. The stated written goal of Hamas in their Charter is exactly the genocide of all Jews worldwide.

Where Are the Bodies? If you have been following Israel and Gaza, you know that Hamas is adept at producing many videos claiming various “crimes” of Israel. most of which were proven false. They like to stage videos, so much so that it is referred to as “Pallywood,” a play on Palestinian Hollywood. Several times they show a video of a “martyr” who gets off the stretcher and walks away or moves under the sheet. Now, add to that, the October 7th terrorists who wore GoPro cameras actually filming their own war crimes. If they have videos of everything that moves, where are the videos of 20,000 “innocent civilians” murdered by Israel? Where are the bodies? Don’t you think they would publicize such a massive genocide? Have innocent civilians died? Of course, but not as claimed. Israel is the most moral army in history. They actually announce the specific target, even the single building, so civilians have time to escape. The IDF does this with leaflets, cell phone calls, and media.

The irony is breathtaking. The stated written goal of Hamas in their Charter is exactly the genocide of all Jews worldwide. South Africa is making the charges on behalf of Hamas, which is also bitterly ironic, given their apartheid past. Hamas did indeed succeed in their October 7th genocide of 1,200 civilians in Israel. Their leaders have openly stated that it was just the first attack of many: “over and over again” until Israel is gone. Their evil is so shockingly deep that normal people just can’t believe they really mean it. However, it is not the first time we have seen such depraved commitment to pure evil. The Nazis come to mind, as well as Rwanda, and even currently in the slaughter of Nigerian Christians by Muslim jihadists. But the Biblical example is the best definition of this “beyond the pale” EVIL.

“Then Yehovah saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”  Genesis 6:5

Notice the superlatives in this one verse. You could call it exponential evil. When the Holy Spirit inspires a description with such repetitive emphasis we should pay sober attention.

  1. Wickedness of man.
  2. Was great.
  3. Every intent.
  4. Was only evil.
  5. CONTINUALLY!

This is the proper description of the demonic spirit of Hamas. How can nations and yes, even college students in America, be so deceived? We are in a new season of prophetic timing and fulfillment. There will be ups and downs but we are in for rough times ahead.

“See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, “Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven.” 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. For our God is a consuming fire.”  Hebrews 12:25-29

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”  Jesus, in John16:33

Pray for Jerusalem peace and abundant rain and snow for the land.

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Do You Believe the Bible?

4 01 2024

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This is a shocking headline: “73% Of US Christians Say The Bible Doesn’t Influence Their Views On Israel.” Prophecy News Watch That is why I use the phrase “Bible believing Christians.” If you don’t believe the Bible you are not a believing Christian. You are a cultural or national or ethnic Christian, but not a believer. They have “another gospel” according to the Apostle Paul.

“But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.”  Galatians 1:8

Only 27% of “Christians” in the Lifeway Research survey chose the Bible as an influence of their view of Israel. 56% chose media as there choice. Even worse, only 17% of “Christians” chose the Bible as their primary source. Again, the media was more influential. “Only about a quarter of American Christians say the Bible influences their views on Israel as the Israel-Hamas war continues after the Oct. 7 attack on civilians in southern Israel killed over 1,200 and prompted an Israeli military offensive in Gaza.” PMW

Let’s remember that the Bible was breathed into text by the living God.

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”  2 Timothy 3:16-17

Are you really going to believe the media over the God of the Bible? The Greek word for “inspiration” literally means: “divinely breathed in:—given by inspiration of God.” There is no source or authority to trust more than God Himself! You may be aware that pro-Israel Christians, i.e. Christian Zionists are Bible believers. When you move away from the Scriptural authority you are adrift in humanism. Incidentally, this is also true of Jews. Many American Jews are actually standing against Israel with Hamas. Those are Jews who do not believe the Bible. The wonderful thing is that Arabs who believe the Bible are pro-Israel. (If you want a great Gazan Arab testimony of an ex terrorist assassin, watch this December 21 interview with Joel Rosenberg.)

“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”  Hebrews 4:12

A proper paraphrase of the first part is: The Bible is alive, and it is energy! The Greek word for powerful is literally “energēs” from which we get our English word: “energy.” Those “Christians” who do not believe and live by the Bible are missing out on the energy of the Holy Spirit. I pray that you believe God’s divinely breathed word and stand 100% with Israel in these days of prophetic destiny. (Disclaimer: We do not agree with every decision of Israel, but agree with the purpose of God for Israel.)

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and wisdom for their leaders. Also, thank God for this week’s rain in Israel.

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Yeshua is Salvation

21 12 2023

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You will call Him Yeshua because He will Yasha His people from their sins. You will call Him Salvation because He will save His people from their sins. You will call Him Savior because He will save His people from their sins. You will call His name Jesus because He will save His people from their sins.

“She shall bring forth a son. You shall call his name Yeshua, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”  Matthew 1:21 HNV

Most Bible translations of Jesus’ name manage to completely obscure the root meaning. Names always carried real meaning in Israel’s culture. Language translations have “dumbed down” the name of Jesus. Most Christians and all unsaved people think it is only a name. Yet, there is a great revelation in the etymology of the name. It comes directly from the Hebrew word for salvation: Yeshua or Yehoshua. Early manuscripts of Matthew were written in Hebrew where the logic of calling Him Yeshua is immediately clear in the context: “for He will Yasha (save) His people from their sins.” Yeshua and Yasha are from the same Hebrew root “to save.” Jesus is “salvation” because He will “save!”

Finally, there is one more profound point here. Those of us who were born as unsaved Gentiles are so grateful that the previously limited national promise to Israel came to us through Jesus. But we must not forget that the original promise to Israel is eternal. Yeshua is His name because He will save HIS PEOPLE from their sins. They will turn back to Yehovah God and see that Yeshua is indeed Yeshua ben Yehovah, Jesus, Son of God! God will save them, not because they deserve salvation, any more than we do, but because God is faithful! He made unconditional promises to the forefathers of Israel and He will keep those promises.

“Therefore say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord Yehovah: “I do not do this for your sake, O house of Israel, but for My holy name’s sake, which you have profaned among the nations wherever you went. And I will sanctify My great name, which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst; and the nations shall know that I am Yehovah,” says the Lord Yehovah, “when I am hallowed in you before their eyes. 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 36:22-28

During this Christmas season may Jesus the Light of the World, become the Salvation of Israel! Pray for the real peace of Jerusalem.

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

This post is reprinted from my blog ten years ago on December 17th 2013


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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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War and Hanukkah

7 12 2023

Dry Bones Hanukkah 2023

Prime Minister Netanyahu quoted the Bible when he said this is a time for war. The first three Gaza wars spared Hamas, but the fourth war triggered a divine prophecy in Amos 1:6 that Yehovah warned: “For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment.” Even as Israelis observe Hanukkah around the world, the troops are lighting the candles in Gaza. The October massacre was unspeakably evil, yet light shines in the darkness. This time Israel will eliminate the terror base that was Gaza. A new day is dawning for the innocent Gazans who are being liberated from the oppressive terror dictatorship.

Here is a partial quote from an excellent article by Charles Gardner in Israel Today.

Resisting the devil – How Hanukkah prepared the way for Israel’s Messiah. Rabbi Jonathan Cahn asks the question, “Who is the most famous person to attend the annual Festival of Hanukkah?” The answer, as too many perhaps don’t realize, is Yeshua. For in the Gospel of John, the apostle records: “Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.”  John 10:22-23

We are told there was conflict over his claims to be the Messiah, with some opponents even threatening to stone him. But his appearance there was significant.

The feast was inaugurated in 164 BC when the Maccabees finally defeated the much more powerful armies of the tyrannical Syrian-Greek emperor Antiochus Epiphanes IV who had tried to impose his pagan idolatry on the Jewish people. He had desecrated the Temple – even sacrificing a pig on the altar – but on December 25 that year (in the Gregorian calendar) God’s holy place was restored and cleansed, and it is said that the menorah burned miraculously for eight days despite having only enough oil for one.

So we remember that stunning military victory with a festival of light, symbolized by a special nine-branched candlestick, with a candle lit on each of eight days by the central Shammas (servant) candle. Jesus came both as the light of the world and as a Servant King, humbly becoming a man and God’s sacrificial Lamb.”  Israel Today

One week ago Hamas paraded the hostages in Gaza’s Palestine Square. Today the Square is conquered and under the control of Israeli forces. Many miracles are being reported already, with more to come. You may have heard about 200 Palestinian men in Gaza dreaming the same dream of Jesus the same night. Here is another great miracle of a young soldier attacked with a hand grenade that somehow got tangled in gear and flipped back at the attackers killing them all. The Israeli and his group only suffered minor injuries! Hallelujah!

Pray protection for the troops this Hanukkah, pray that many Israelis and Arabs will turn to the living God and His Messiah, pray for rain, and as always: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

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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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Mark Twain Israel Prophecy

25 11 2023

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The Gaza war casts a dark shadow over the land of Israel today, but we must insist that God views it differently. What does He see? How does today’s war move the arrow toward the promised purpose for the promised land? Consider the amazing prophecy about Mark Twain in the book of Deuteronomy.

“…so that the coming generation of your children who rise up after you, and the foreigner who comes from a far land, would say, when they see the plagues of that land and the sicknesses which Yehovah has laid on it: ‘The whole land is brimstone, salt, and burning; it is not sown, nor does it bear, nor does any grass grow there, like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, which Yehovah overthrew in His anger and His wrath.’ All nations would say, ‘Why has Yehovah done so to this land? What does the heat of this great anger mean?’”  Deuteronomy 29:22-24

Mark Twain (aka Samuel Clemens) visited Israel (then called Palestine) in September of 1867. The Hebrew meaning of the name “Samuel Clemens” is: “God has heard and has been merciful.” His remarkable description of the desolation of the land is recorded in his famous book, Innocents Abroad.

“Mark Twain, who visited the land of Israel in 1867 (referred to as Palestine at the time), described Israel as a “…desolate country whose soil is rich enough, but is given over wholly to weeds—a silent mournful expanse… We never saw a human being on the whole route… There was hardly a tree or a shrub anywhere. Even the olive and the cactus, those fast friends of a worthless soil, had almost deserted the country.”  

“Half a century after Twain’s visit, the Balfour Declaration was issued in 1917. Fifty years later the Six Day War was won. And today, in 2017 – 50 years after that – Israel continues to flourish, moving in leaps and bounds away from Twain’s “sackcloth and ashes.”  Jerusalem Post

I conclude that Mark Twain’s visit in a Jubilee Year was the exact fulfillment of Deuteronomy 29. Seeing these events connected each 50 year cycle reveals the larger picture of Yehovah’s predetermined plan of restoration for Israel. He needed a witness to the whole world of the devastation so His miraculous healing of the land would shine in contrast. The glory of God can now be seen. Yes, there are terrible events such as the Gaza war along the path. But the greater glory is relentlessly unfolding as Yehovah keeps His word of the SET TIME of His favor and blessing. The Messiah Yeshua will only come in the restoration:

“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before, whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began.”  Acts 3:19-21

Pray for the peace and restoration of Jerusalem and abundant rains.

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