Kiss the Son? Faith Controversy

4 12 2025

The three great monotheistic world religions disagree sharply on one profound point. Is Jesus the son of God? Jews and Muslims say no. Christians say yes. Three weeks ago I wrote about Islam denying the deity of Jesus. The Koran repeatedly denies that their god has any son at all. Jews also deny that Jesus (Yeshua) is God’s son. Here are two key Old Testament quotes that clearly state that Yehovah God has a Son.

“Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son’s name, If you know?”  Proverbs 30:4

Jews (or at least the Rabbis) know Yehovah’s name but decline to say it out loud. Christians know Jesus’ name but few know that God’s covenant name is Yehovah (or Jehovah, or Yahweh). But still, Proverbs clearly refers to the Son. Another reference to the Son is in Psalm 2; where God’s Son is mentioned twice (verses 7 & 12). Rabbis do not take these verses literally. I do. The good news is that most Jews will eventually recognize Yeshua as the Messiah and God’s Son. Also, Many millions of Muslims will come to the saving knowledge of Jesus the Son.

“I will declare the decree: Yehovah has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.'” Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him. Psalm 2:7 & 12 

Notice that verse 12 ends with blessing on all who trust Him! Likewise, Proverbs also follows the declaration of Sonship with a blessing for those who trust in Him, in verse 5.

“Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.”  Proverbs 30:5

Trust God, believe in His Son. Kiss the Son, worship Him; and Yehovah will be your shield!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

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

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


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The Trillion Dollar Peace Deal

20 11 2025

When the Saudi Crown Prince met President Trump this week he committed to a trillion dollar investment in the Unites States. How does this apply to Biblical prophecy? It follows the UN agreement to Trump’s 20 point peace plan for Gaza. I believe it fits with a season of extraordinary peace for Israel. The Gog and Magog war of Ezekiel 38 occurs at a time of great peace for Israel when they have taken down their walls, have no bars or gates, and enjoy true peace and security all around. This reality requires great relations with their adjacent neighbors. How do we get to that point? Trump’s plan must work, and Saudi Arabia is key. Few believe they will join in that peace, but Scripture indicates they will. That is what I believe, not skeptical media reports.

Where Are the Arab Countries in Ezekiel 38?

Bible prophecy makes a compelling case by comparing Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38. Both describe wars and both list the countries attacking Israel by name. Psalm 83 predicts the initial attacks of 1948 lasting decades. The countries named are all adjacent to Israel. However, the Ezekiel war lists countries that circle outside those adjacent Arab countries. So, what happens to those Arab states? They are not mentioned in Ezekiel. That is because they have made peace with Israel after 80 years! None of them have attacked for years. Only the terrorists remain and they are about finished. Trump’s plan finishes them. After that Israel enters an extended time of peace to the point that they completely let down their guard. The peace would need to be so good for a length of time before they would be willing to trust their Arab neighbors.

“You will 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’— to take plunder and to take booty, to stretch out your hand against the waste places that are again inhabited, and against a people gathered from the nations, who have acquired livestock and goods, who dwell in the midst of the land.”  Ezekiel 38:11-12

Isaiah also describes this time of peace where Egypt and Assyria (Syria and Lebanon) are finally at peace with Israel. All adjacent Arab neighbors will be working together with Israel. This sure sounds to me like the Abraham Accords.

“In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian will come into Egypt and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians will serve with the Assyrians. In that day Israel will be one of three with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing in the midst of the land, whom Yehovah of hosts shall bless, saying, “Blessed is Egypt My people, and Assyria the work of My hands, and Israel My inheritance.”  Isaiah 19:23-25

Even Turkey agreed to Trump’s plan. That fits with the Gog and Magog war being delayed a considerable time. Let us view current events in line with God’s plan. In the end I do not rely on the Trump plan unless it coincides with God’s plan. So far, so good!

Pray for His will to be accomplished for Israel and the Arabs alike, that many will turn to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and recognize the Messiah Yeshua, Jesus our Messiah and Son of God! Pray for the leaders to hear from God, have courage, and do the right thing. And always pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

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What If the F-word is Worse Than You Think?

23 10 2025

The F-word has exploded in our culture including even used by some Christians. Even President Trump recently used that word publicly, which inspired this article. What if using that word is giving your voice to demons? Some say the word itself, but others use acronyms such as: WTF “what the f”, M-F “mother-f”, and the newest usage, Fafo “F around and find out”. Don’t be deceived. There is a demonic evil spirt at play no matter how you voice it or write it. What if giving voice to that word is a demonic form of speaking in tongues? Could the devil be saying something in the spiritual dimension more than you mean to say? Using your voice and authority? What we confess with our mouth has supernatural power. Which power are you speaking?

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21

“For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”  Romans 10:10

“But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”  1 Timothy 6:11-12

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”  Hebrews 10:24

I believe the Holy Spirit gave me this word, and I told my brother Ken about it. He said he heard the same word a week ago. Neither of us have heard that from anyone else. I take it seriously.

Also, I heard a word about gossip. What if “conspiracy theories” fell under the category of gossip? The internet is rife with unending theories about every event which get lots of “clicks.” Candace Owens comes to mind. The apostle Paul listed wicked sins in Romans 1 and you may be shocked that gossip is included with the worst sins like hate and murder.

“Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness, sin, greed, hate, envy, murder, quarreling, deception, malicious behavior, and gossip.”  Romans 1:29

Please prayerfully consider the words that come out of our own mouth. Are we confessing Jesus and His life and His salvation? Or, our we giving voice and text to a completely different spirit. Repent and change. Stop using it. And pray that our leaders will likewise be convicted and repent.

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Yehovah, my strength and my Redeemer.”  Psalm 19:14

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and that our leaders will hear from God, have courage, and do the right thing.

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Looking Down at the Peace Deal

16 10 2025

Understanding the Gaza peace agreement depends on your perspective. The most common error made by Christians analyzing news is forgetting our place. We are not restricted to only an earthly view. On the contrary, we have the unique privilege of seeing the news from Heaven’s balcony. If we only see from man’s view we miss what God is doing in the events. He has a purpose. He sees the end from the beginning. Knowing the Bible and listening to the Holy Spirit, we can see what others cannot.

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,”  Ephesians 2:4-6

While my body is still on this earth, my spirit man is seated in Heaven with Jesus! That is why we can “look down” on earthly news. So will this Gaza peace deal hold? Yes, because it is part of God’s purpose as I have often referenced Amos 1:6-7. This is the fourth Gaza war in 20 years. My view is that God plans for a time of peace in Israel for this next season years. Teaching from Psalm 102, Psalm 83, and Ezekiel 38, and other passages has shown me an understanding of these present times.  I like to say: “If you desire to understand God, you must learn to stand under Him.” One of my life verses is this great description of the Biblical tribe of Issachar.

“of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command;”  1 Chronicles 12:32

This level of understanding is possible because we can hear from God. We can pray for “eyes to see and ears to hear.” If believers don’t listen and hear God then we are no different from unbelievers. The older I get the more amazed I am that God is very much involved in current events. He is the ultimate “promise keeper.” Every word He has spoken in the Bible will come to pass. We can trust Him and even more wonderful, we can hear His voice in the Bible and by His Spirit which agree one hundred per cent of the time.

Please pray for me as I am working on new booklet that will outline the present Biblical timeline in a simple format. It will summarize the Biblical view of current events. This Gaza agreement is right on schedule, even if more fighting will be necessary to enforce the disarming of Hamas. Hamas will be eliminated from any future in Gaza. In addition, as I said last week, I see many Arabs coming to Jesus!

Please pray for the true peace of Jerusalem, Yeshua Sar Shalom, Jesus Prince of Peace.

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They Shall Proclaim the Praises of Yehovah

9 10 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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The Creator God is Faithful to Israel

25 09 2025

The Creator has revealed Himself in many ways. He is the only true God and can be seen in all He has created. He is also revealed in the written word…the Holy Scriptures. Among all the ways of revelation however, there remains a particularly clear unveiling of the faithful God. He is revealed in His relationship with one land and one specific people: Israel, His sign to the whole world.

          This is not to deny His loving relationship with all peoples who will seek Him. All of God’s activities in the entire earth are derived from the critical fact of His own character: faithfulness! Thus, how God views Israel over the course of history, shows the standard of integrity issuing directly from His own character. This is of utmost importance, first to the people of Israel and then to all the other nations that are destined to be included. The biblical analogy is of one plant with branches broken off, wild branches grafted into the original plant, and finally some of the broken off branches being grafted back into the same planting.

          Even the scripture record itself, with the great promise of salvation through the Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) and all the other Bible promises, does not stand alone! The veracity or truthfulness of the written word is only as sure as the truthful character of the author. The source of the Bible’s authority is the Person of Yehovah who reveals Himself through the awesome process of many writers over many centuries of time. But if God lies or breaks His word in any way, then the basis of believing is lost. The word of a liar is worthless. But God only speaks truth, because God is truth!

          God’s power is manifested in creation but His faithful nature is particularly confirmed in Israel. Israel’s existence is as certain as the fixed laws of the universe. God is raising up Israel out of the sea of nations in prophetic fulfillment of His eternal purpose. GOD IS FAITHFUL!

“Thus says Yehovah, who gives the sun for a light by day, the ordinances of the moon and the stars for a light by night, who disturbs the sea, and its waves roar (Yehovah of hosts is His name): If those ordinances depart from before Me, says Yehovah, then the seed of Israel shall also cease
From being a nation before Me forever.”  Jeremiah 31:35-36

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! And pray especially this week that President Trump will hear from God in this critical moment of nations roaring.

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Charlie Kirk – One Kernel of Wheat

11 09 2025

The one Bible verse that speaks to the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk was spoken by Jesus concerning His own pending death. Martyrdom for the faith is part of every generation since. Satan did not stop with killing the Messiah, he continues to attack believers. Most of us never face physical martyrdom but have made the choice to lay down our lives for the Savior. It is the “way” of discipleship. We are called to follow Jesus. Charlie Kirk was a follower of Jesus, but became a leader of a generation. My prayer is that his one kernel of wheat will produce literally millions of Jesus people.

“I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives. Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity. Anyone who wants to be my disciple must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.”  John 12:24-26 NLT

From the first New Testament martyr Stephen, to yesterday’s martyr Charlie Kirk, the Gospel message is reproducing. Death for believers always ends with resurrection. Jesus was raised and sits at the right hand of Yehovah God. Charlie has joined Him. But the fruit that will come, cannot be counted yet.

I pray that a supernatural phenomena will sweep over TikTok and all social media. Millions of young internet addicts are hearing of Charlie Kirk for the first time. I pray that because of curiosity they will find Charlie’s videos and start binge watching to the point of conversion to faith in the Messiah Yeshua!

What action can we take? We are compelled by the Holy Spirit to speak up. This is not the way of cowards. Do you think believers will slink back in this hour? I think not!

  1. Pray for Charlie’s family and followers.
  2. Ask the Holy Spirit what you should do.
  3. Look for opportunities to speak truth in love.
  4. Talk to your family about Jesus.
  5. Engage with your neighbors, friends, and colleagues.
  6. Volunteer at church or for any godly cause.
  7. Activate your faith!

No more sitting on the sidelines. Get up and join the fight!

“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.”  Ephesians 6:10-13 NLT

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for the United States!

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What Fruit Does God Want?

17 07 2025

Your first answer may be: “souls,” but not so fast. Yes, He wants people saved, but His purpose is to prepare a people for relationship with Him. Salvation is the means to entering that intimacy with the Father through the Son, Jesus. He is the vine and we are branches of Him! I often say that the Kingdom of God is relational and the systems of man are transactional. Getting saved and born again is not the end, it is the entrance. God is working on us to change our character from selfish sin to loving fellowship with the living God. He is holy and we must become holy. We are not, but He is changing us. Ultimately, the fruit He desires is not works for Him, but a radical change of character and conduct. Last Sunday Pastor John Thrift shared the importance of fruit. 

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”  John 15:5

As you continue reading in John 15 it is clear that His main emphasis is love. He mentions love seven times. He also promises joy. These are not works, they are character. It is not what, but who we become. I was personally very encouraged by Pastor John’s message. Those who know me now would not believe what I was like before a lifetime of walking with Jesus. I was totally selfish, often rude, crude, and arrogant. When I was young I used language that would “make a sailor blush.” My character has changed dramatically. I still fall short, but I have changed. I like this saying: “I’m not what I could be. I’m not what I should be. But, praise God, I’m not what I used to be.” So, the question is are you changing to become more and more like Jesus? Our works will end, but our character will remain in eternity.

“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. These things I command you, that you love one another.”  John 15:16

Jesus clearly taught that the fruit He wants from us was beyond preaching, prophesying, deliverance, and healing. People could do those works and still be lost. The fruit He is growing in us is found in Galatians.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”  Galatians 5:22-23

God loves us for who we are becoming! These are all character traits of those who have a relationship with God through Jesus by the Holy Spirit. I testify to you that I have improved in every fruit listed by the grace of God. Even self-control is not the product of our great will power, but the natural product of abiding in the vine which is Jesus. If you are lacking any of this fruit, get closer to Jesus. Listen to the Holy Spirit. Drink of the heavenly fountain of life. The deeds of the flesh mentioned earlier in Galatians 5 are not present in eternity. Live for eternity now! Allow Him to change you and teach you to walk in His love.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

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The Unthinkable 12 Day War

26 06 2025

There is no question that no one saw it coming. Defeating Iran in 12 days, crippling Hezbollah with pagers and walkie talkies, the fall of Syria’s dictator, Lebanon reborn, Hamas on the ropes? Unthinkable! That word can be applied to each of those events. I remember a line from the Princess Bride movie: “You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means.” Shall we keep going? How about the soon major expansion of the Abraham Accords including Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon and others? How many events can be unthinkable one after the other? There is only one explanation for all of these amazing results. God is supernaturally working! He has a plan and a promise. He is faithfully fulfilling His word. We live in Biblical times. Time and again throughout the Scriptures God delivered His people from their enemies. He is doing it again today. Consider Joshua of old… or Netanyahu and Trump today.

“And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, ‘Your eyes have seen all that Yehovah your God has done to these two kings; so will Yehovah do to all the kingdoms through which you pass. ‘You must not fear them, for Yehovah your God Himself fights for you.’ “Then I pleaded with Yehovah at that time, saying: ‘O Lord Yehovah, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds?”  Deuteronomy 3:22-24

God fights for Israel and blesses those who bless Israel! Israel’s War of Independence in 1948 was won against the Arab Legion of seven Arab armies. The amazing and miraculous Six Day War in June 1967 was by the hand of God. And now the humiliating defeat of a terror superpower in twelve days demonstrates again the intervening, almighty power of the living God. This truly is a defeat of the pagan god of Islam. Their chant of “Allah Akbar” is always mistranslated in Western media. It is not “god is great.” They say their god is the “greatest.” It has always been a spiritual war. It may not be over, but our God Yehovah is advancing! The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the true, living, and faithful Father God!

Keep praying for God’s Kingdom to advance. There are many more to be saved! Pray for the true peace of Jerusalem, Yeshua Sar Shalom/Jesus Prince of Peace.

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Riots, Iran, and the Bible

12 06 2025

Rumors of riots in America, and Iran is about to explode, yet God is in control. Whether you consider a major geopolitical crisis or a personal crisis in your own life, faith in God is your anchor. For many years we have sung this simple chorus:

“This is the day…This is the day… That the Lord has made…That the Lord has made. We will rejoice…We will rejoice… and be gland in it, and be glad in it.”

But, do you know that this little song is in the Bible? As we watch the clock run out on Iran and the inevitable destruction of their nuclear program, there is comfort in Scripture. God is in control every day, not just the good days when everything is going well. We must not fear the unknown.  It is only unknown to us, not to God. He sees the end from the beginning and He has a plan. He knows. Where is this song in the Bible and what is the context? Did you know Jesus sang this song at the Last Supper, His Passover meal with the disciples?

“This is the day the LORD (Yehovah) has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.”  Psalm 118:24

“In Mark 14, we’re told that Jesus and his disciples celebrated Passover and sang a hymn before going out to the garden of Gethsemane. So what hymn did they sing? Rabbinic tradition going back to the time of Jesus records that during Passover, Jewish people sang Psalm 113-118, a collection of songs known as the Passover Hallel.”  Bible Project

Psalm 118 is talking about the Messiah Yeshua and ends instructing the sacrifice be bound to the altar and indicates that this reveals that God is good! The worst moment in Jesus’ life and the apparent victory of Satan shows the goodness of Yehovah! His death on the cross is good! It is the provision of salvation for all who will believe in Him. The little chorus we sing is directly pointing to the sacrifice of the Lamb of God. This is the day to be glad and rejoice. This day of Jesus’ death is victory over death!

“God is Yehovah, and He has given us light; ​​Bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar. ​​You are my God, and I will praise You; ​​You are my God, I will exalt You. ​​Oh, give thanks to Yehovah, for He is good! ​​For His mercy endures forever.”  Psalm 118:27-29

Jesus Himself sang those words just hours before His temptation in Gethsemane’s Garden and His crucifixion. He knew the Father’s plan. He obeyed to the end and became the Savior of the world. THAT day was the most important day in history. So, be sure to see current world events and even your own personal events from God’s perspective. Is God worried about Iran and Israel, or riots in Los Angeles? No, and He can handle what you are going through. It does not always appear that things are heading in the right direction, but God is in control! Do not yield to the spirit of fear, but rather yield to the Holy Spirit of Yehovah God. Trust in God! (Please check out my previous blog posts about riots, below.)

Pray for  the peace of Jerusalem and wisdom for all our leaders.

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

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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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Voluntary Book Burning

29 05 2025

So, what does revival really look like? Is it three nights of special meetings at church? Or, maybe it is more like the word itself: being dead and coming back to life? Our home group is currently in Acts 19 where a rather dramatic scene resulted from preaching the Gospel of Jesus, the Messiah. We learned earlier in Acts that the main topic preached was that Jesus (or Yeshua) was raised from the dead. He was dead and then He was alive again. Maybe there should be more of that in our idea of revival.

“Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver. So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.”  Acts 19:19-20

Why did they do such a thing? What would motivate people to voluntarily burn their possessions of such great value? Earlier in the passage we learned of various pagan exorcists who tried to use the name of Jesus but were overcome by the demons who respected Jesus but knew that the charlatans did not know Jesus. They were beaten by the demon-possessed man and ran away. The result was a great revival where people made a 180 and completely changed in order to follow Jesus.

“This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds.”  Acts 19:17-18

We should fervently pray for the kind of revival that raises people from the death of their old rebellious self way of life. Jesus is the only One with the power to change our hearts and our behavior. I believe we are on the cusp of such a revival that will even include Jews and Muslims coming to the Messiah of Israel!

Happy Shavuot/Pentecost starting sundown Sunday!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and wisdom for their leaders to obey God’s plan.

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Please Share This Israel Overview

3 04 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

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Functioning in a Dysfunctional World

6 03 2025

LionsThe prophet Daniel revealed an amazing principle right in the middle of his last days prophesies, a revelation for us today. Most Bible students are aware of this phrase from the King James: “the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” We love to focus on doing great exploits, but here is the amazing truth. The word “exploits” is not in the Hebrew. Look at it in the New King James and the King James translation. Notice that “great exploits” and “exploits” are in italics in each case.

“Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.” Daniel 11:32 NKJV

And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. Daniel 11:32 KJV

When you see words in italics in our English translations, it means the words are not in the Hebrew, but are added as what the translators deemed was the intention. In this case I believe it actually takes away from Daniel’s and the Holy Spirit’s intent. The Hebrew word for “do” literally means to act and make things happen when others are not able to function, by implication. Still being functional in the middle of a crises is, in itself, the great exploit.

My research indicates that his real point was that when people all around are dysfunctional, those who know Yehovah God will be functional! This is our time to shine, to stand firm in the power of the living God.

The world is surrendering to fear, to panic, to depression, and hopelessness. But, we know God. He is with us. Jesus will never leave or forsake us. Yet, this is not only for us to survive the trouble, but that we will rise up and lead the hopeless ones to hope in God. We are to speak peace to panic, faith to fear, and LIFE to the depressed. This is not a time to hide or escape, it is time to function! We have read the end of the Book, Jesus wins!

(Reprinted from my 3-19-22 blog post.)

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for rain.

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The Kingdom of God is Relational

27 02 2025

The world systems are transactional, but God’s Kingdom is relational. Personal salvation, fellowship with family and other believers, and even business and politics work better relationally than with impersonal transactions. This is now becoming visible even in geo-politics. President Trump’s first cabinet meeting is a striking example. His picks are people he knows and trusts personally. Even better, they know each other and are good friends. The camaraderie around the table was noticeable. They were having fun!

When I first saw this prayer I assumed it was a chaplain, but it was not. It was one of the new cabinet members, Scott Turner, Secretary of HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development). What a perfect example of relational government. Please don’t underestimate the broad national awakening that is now appearing right before our eyes. President Trump’s first cabinet was pretty much chosen for him because of his inexperience in that high office. This time he has had four extra years to choose like minded leaders whom he knows and can personally trust. It is about relationships! This is true for all of us across the connections of our lives. Whether in family, business, or community think relationally, not a transaction. “What can I get out of this?” Rather: “How can I serve?”

There is one more example that I must share. When RFK Jr. ran for president his running mate Nicole Shanahan was known for her leftist stance and multi-millions of dollars. Wait till you read this account of her salvation. She had converted to Judaism 12 years ago and then found Jesus the Messiah through a direct experience with demonic evil. She now says she is a Jew for Jesus! God is bringing Jews and Gentiles together around the Messiah according to Ephesians 2.

God Is Working: Days After Trump Took Office, RFK Jr’s Running Mate Came to Know Jesus – President Donald Trump’s political ascendance has coincided with what honest future historians will characterize as another Great Awakening. Moreover, Trump’s successful 2024 campaign revealed some unexpected shining stars, none brighter or more surprising than former Democrat Nicole Shanahan.

“Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh—who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands—  that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 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, 16 and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity.”  Ephesians 2:11-16

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

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Ruth and the Gentile Church

3 01 2025

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Now more than ever Christians need to stand with Israel for two reasons. We will be blessed according to God’s promise, and Israel will be comforted. When Ruth the Moabite chose to leave her own country and follow her mother in law Naomi to Israel, Ruth was blessed. She took her place in the genealogy of the Messiah Yeshua.

But Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, and your God, my  God. Where you die, I will die, and there will I be buried. Yehovah do so to me, and more also, if anything but death parts you and me.”  Ruth 1:16-17

This reference is engraved in our wedding rings regarding Doreen’s and my love for each other, but also our mutual covenant to stand with Israel.  – Israel’s God Yehovah is our God. – Israel’s Messiah Yeshua is our Messiah. We are part of the “one new man” as former Gentiles grafted into Israel by the Holy Spirit.

“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,”  Ephesians 2:14-15

This unified new man is the only way to world peace through the Kingdom of God and His Son, Jesus. No wonder Satan is pumping up the anti-Semitism everywhere.

I am excited to be the guest speaker at Tree of Life ministry in Garner, NC on the last two Fridays of January. Stay tuned for further details. The global church itself is divided on whether to support Israel, but there is no wavering in our house. Israel Lives!

“Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” ​​Says your God. ​​“Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned; for she has received from Yehovah’s hand double for all her sins.” ​​The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ​​“Prepare the way of Yehovah; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”  Isaiah 40:1-3

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for rain and snow in His land!

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Hanukkah Saved Christmas

26 12 2024

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Christmas evening is the first night of Hanukkah this year, thus the cute pic. A major military victory was won by the Jewish Maccabees over the Greek occupiers 160 years before Yeshua came as a baby. That victory is still celebrated today as Hanukkah the Festival of Lights. It is also called the Feast of Dedication because the temple was rededicated after the Greeks had blasphemed the Temple Mount.

When the Israelites Revolted Against the Ancient Greeks –  “The Greek king, Antiochus IV, decided to ban the Jewish religion. He outlawed Jewish religious practices, such as the observance of the Sabbath or offering sacrifices at the temple in Jerusalem. Even owning a copy of the Jewish Scriptures ran the risk of the death penalty. Beyond this, Antiochus even made a point of desecrating the temple. He sacrificed a pig, which was a religiously unclean animal to the Jews, on the altar at the temple and set up an idol of Zeus on the holy Temple Mount. This was highly offensive to the Jews, since the temple was sacred to their god Yahweh, or Jehovah.”

If the Jews had not saved the temple Yeshua could not have fulfilled Micah’s prophecy of the Messiah. He was in the temple for His circumcision on the eighth day, His dedication at 40 days, and again when He was twelve. Of course He was there many other times through His life and ministry. That is how Hanukkah saved Christmas.

“Behold, I send My messenger, and he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple, even the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight. Behold, He is coming,” Says Yehovah of hosts.  Malachi 3:1

“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

One more important point connects the Festival of Lights with Jesus, the Light of the World. The miracle supply of oil for the temple menorah points to lighting the candles just as Jesus became the Light. He then shares His light with all who receive Him and follow Him.

Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”John 8:12

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.”  Matthew 5:14

My wife Doreen wrote a series of four children’s books on the Feasts of Yehovah. The first is “How Hanukkah Saved Christmas.” If you would like a set please send any amount of donation with your address to: Elisha Vision Ministries PO Box 1601, Wake Forest, NC 27588. Make check payable to Elisha Vision and write “book donation” in the memo. Thanks! Your prayers and support are appreciated.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for RAIN!

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Simeon of Jerusalem

12 12 2024

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I have not gone up to the Temple as often since I have gotten older, but today I just had to go. There was a sound inside of me as clear as a shofar calling to worship. Even though it was shoulder to shoulder because of children’s dedication day, the Holy Spirit compelled me to go today.

I am trembling with joy and can hardly see through my tears to write down what happened. For so long I have waited to see the Messiah as we all have, but God had spoken so clearly that I would live to see Messiah myself. It was really exciting for me as a young man when He spoke that promise to me. I believed Him with all my heart.

But I must admit I sometimes doubted that promise I heard from Yehovah many years ago, especially with my advancing age, but I could not give up on it. It was so clear. He spoke to my heart that I would live to see the promised Messiah of Israel with my own eyes! After nearly four thousand years it was nearly impossible to believe that one of such minor value as me would have such an extraordinary privilege.

There had to be several hundred dedications there today, but when I came up it was like the Red Sea parted and the Holy Spirit led me right to one particular mother holding her child. They were not different from the others; I just knew they were the ones I was supposed to see. She did not know me, but somehow trusted me to hold Him in my arms.

As soon as I did, my heart was on fire. It was from the inside, but even my body was shaking as I realized instantly that we had all been wrong expecting the Messiah to be a grown man, a conquering King. This child was the Messiah! My head was spinning, but my heart was sure. This little one is the Promise! My theology fell away. It doesn’t matter how to explain it. I know.

Immediately, words came out of my mouth like I was Elijah, or Isaiah, or Zechariah. I have never known anything like I know this. I had to write this down, now, before I forget a single word. I spoke the words, but the Ruach HaKodesh, the Spirit of the Holy One, was revealing everything to me as I declared the truth! This is what I said to her and her husband, but especially to her.

“Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace (shalom), according to Your word; ​​For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel.” Luke 2:29-32

I really am ready to die now in perfect shalom. God kept His word to me! Yehovah’s salvation has come in human form! I saw Him! I don’t understand how, but He is the Messiah. He is going to be seen somehow by the whole world, not only Israel. How can it happen? I don’t know; but He will be revealed as Savior to everyone in the world and yet will glorify Israel more than ever. I stopped speaking for a moment as we sort of took it all in. The father, Joseph, and his wife, Mary, were as astounded as I was at the words I had spoken.

Then I felt led to speak a blessing over them and Mary specifically. Yet, it turned out to be more than a blessing, it was a prophecy. I am not sure I understand. But it was clearly supernatural, and I don’t question it. The Spirt seemed to indicate that unlike most nations that rise and fall and then disappear, Israel is soon to fall but will then rise again later! We were all so amazed! Also, the Child will be a sign that will create strong opposition that will personally bring pain to Mary. It is a mystery to me, but I know what I heard. There was a third effect as well. The coming revelation of this Child will expose the secret thoughts of people’s hearts! The Messiah will break through everyone’s hard heart so that nothing will be hidden from Yehovah. Here are the exact words He gave me.

“Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:34-35

I don’t know if anyone will ever read this, but I just had to get it recorded for a testimony to the truth I saw and heard today. The Messiah has come!

Signed as my true witness, SIMEON of Jerusalem

(My interpretation of how Simeon must have felt. Les – from my Dec 2021 blog)

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

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Will Israel Annex West Bank?

14 11 2024

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(Greetings from my ministry trip in Sandpoint, Idaho – speaking Friday 7pm at River of Life and Sunday 10am at New Life Church)

Judea and Samaria, also called West Bank, may soon be added to Israel sovreignty. The election of Donald Trump has completely upended the status quo in Israel. A new day is dawning. Look for Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords soon after January 20. Of course we know the Bible has clearly included Judea and Samaria in Israel since ancient times. They were part of the original allotment of the tribes of Israel under Joshua. (See Joshua Chapters 13-20.)

“These are the areas which the children of Israel inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel distributed as an inheritance to them. Their inheritance was by lot, as Yehovah had commanded by the hand of Moses,”  Joshua 14:1-2

Already, strong statements have been made since the election of Trump, by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mike Huckabee. Mike is Trump’s pick as our new U.S. Ambassador to Israel. These are exciting days indeed!

Huckabee: Annexing Judea and Samaria ‘of course’ a possibility – Former Ark. Gov. Mike Huckabee, who boasts an impressive record of Israel support, called his appointment as an “extraordinary opportunity.” “Mike Huckabee, whom US President-elect Donald Trump nominated on Tuesday to ambassador to the Jewish state, told Israel’s Army Radio in his first interview since the announcement that “of course” the annexation of Judea and Samaria is a possibility under a second Trump White House.”

Netanyahu: ‘Annexation when Trump returns’ – The Prime Minister said recently in closed talks that after Trump’s entry into the White House, the issue of sovereignty over the Judea and Samaria areas should be revisited. His remarks join those of the remarks of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who said yesterday that “2025 will, God willing, be the year of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. Smotrich also said that “the only way to remove this threat from the agenda is to apply Israeli sovereignty to the settlements in Judea and Samaria. This is our answer to Sinwar, may his name and memory be erased, and to all the Nazis along the axis from Iran, Hezbollah, Yemen to what remains of Hamas terrorists in Gaza and the terrorists in Judea and Samaria,” said Smotrich.”

We have so much to thank God for and we still have much to pray for in the next two months of transition. This is a historic opportunity for a new beginning of genuine peace in the Middle East. Thank you Jesus!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, victory over her enemies, and abundant rains in the land!

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Amos 1:6 Sinwar Is Dead

17 10 2024

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

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

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

Gaza Hamas Attacks Israel Wars:

2008 – Operation Cast Lead

2012 – Operation Pillar of Defense

2014 – Operation Protective Edge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Party of Allah

25 09 2024

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Hezbollah literally translated is “party of Allah.” Make no mistake. Israel is in the middle of a cosmic clash between the living God Yehovah and the pagan idol usurper. I usually don’t use the name of that god, but you need to know the difference.

“And in all that I have said to you, be circumspect and make no mention of the name of other gods, nor let it be heard from your mouth.”  Exodus 23:13

“You shall make no covenant with them, nor with their gods. They shall not dwell in your land, lest they make you sin against Me. For if you serve their gods, it will surely be a snare to you.”  Exodus 23:32-33

The god of Islam is not the same as Yehovah. Their god is not a father and has no son according to the Koran. The Jesus (Isa) of the Koran did not die or raise from the dead. That is a denial of the only blood sacrifice of Jesus that paid for our salvation and fulfilled all the promises of the Promised ONE! Do not miss the importance of using the name of Yehovah (Jehovah or Yahweh). It is His name. Use of the generic “god” dilutes the distinction. Say His name!

“Not unto us,O Yehovah, not unto us, ​​but to Your name give glory​Why should the Gentiles say, ​​“So where is their God?” ​​But our God is in heaven; ​​He does whatever He pleases. ​​Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands. ​​They have mouths, but they do not speak; ​​Eyes they have, but they do not see; ​​They have ears, but they do not hear; ​Noses they have, but they do not smell; ​​They have hands, but they do not handle; feet they have, but they do not walk; nor do they mutter through their throat. ​​Those who make them are like them;​​So is everyone who trusts in them. ​​O Israel, trust in Yehovah;”  Psalm 115:1-9

“Who is the liar but he who denies that Yeshua is the Messiah? This is the Anti-messiah, he who denies the Father and the Son.”  1 John 2:22 HNV

We serve the living God Yehovah, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He is the God of Israel, the One true God the Father. We worship Yeshua, Jesus the Son of Yehovah! Hallelujah!

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, victory over Hezbollah, and for rain this rainy season.

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Last Days: Good or Bad?

12 09 2024

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Yes, both! As we approach the Second Coming of our Messiah Jesus, many wonder if life will get better or worse. The answer is yes. The future for the wicked is bleak and hopeless. However, it is different for those who have made peace through the sacrifice of the Lamb of God. We too will go through tough times, but He will be with us and give us supernatural peace.

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:6-7 NLT

Some translations say “peace that passes understanding.” I call it peace that doesn’t make sense. We had a house fire back in 2001 and stood watching 40 foot flames from the roof. Yet, Doreen looked at me and said: “I’m sure glad I wore my comfortable shoes.” My comment was: “l sure didn’t see that coming.” We had real supernatural peace. We certainly could not have faked in that circumstance. No, we actually experienced peace from God above. It was tangible. We needed Him and He was there with us. Habakkuk described the same reaction in the worst of times:

“Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in Yehovah! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Sovereign Yehovah is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights.”  Habakkuk 3:17-19 NLT

Elections in the U.S, war in Israel and Europe, economic collapse, WWIII? or maybe a season of peace and prosperity? As the song says: We don’t know what the future holds, but we know Who hold the future.” Do not lose hope. Stand in faith! God is faithful!

“For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar.”  Romans 3:3-4

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for seasonal rains in Israel this Fall.

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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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600 from North America!

22 08 2024

Aliyah 2024

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!

Les Lawrence, a voice of Christian Zionists       (Read more – Maybe Prayer Could Help? )

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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.

Les Lawrence, a voice of Christian Zionists                     (Read More – Delivered From the Violent Man)

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Delivered From the Violent Man

1 08 2024

300 days

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.)

HAMAS-IS-COMING

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.

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

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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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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

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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)
 
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Let My People Go!

11 04 2024

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“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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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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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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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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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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War and Hanukkah

7 12 2023

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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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