Friday, October 25, 2024

ISRAEL the BRAVE

 Psalm 105:15

King James Version

15 Saying, 

Touch not mine anointed, 

and do my prophets no harm.


All I know about Israel, I know through the Bible.

That she is loved by GOD.

And that He has covenants with her.

I probably know only a handful of true Israelis.

I've met a grandmother before, saying she was trained to fight.

And I can only gaze in awe that even a grandmother would have to do so.

Some friends invited me to go with them to their synagogue.

Which I never did, for in those days, I was not into Israel yet.

But the moment GOD makes you born again, no way can you escape Israel.

She will become part of your bloodstream.

And I began to see her in a new light.

Marveling at her efforts, and resolve to survive.

Which, any nation on earth, would naturally do.


When attacked, what would your nation do?

When your people are taken, what would you do?

When most everyone wants to annihilate you, what would you do?

Why would we deprive this tiny nation the right to defend herself?

C'mon, we can't be one way.

We have not been in Israel's shoes.


I call her "brave", because she is not afraid of anyone.

She focuses on the immediate task at hand, and deals with it.

Most of the time, in defense of her people.

What else is there?

She's known no peace.

Attacked on seven fronts, she just keeps defending herself.

These seven fronts are in Gaza, Lebanon, Judea, Samaria, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen.

And now, the main one -- Iran.


Try being in her place for a change.

See if any of our nations survive.

We do not have the blessing GOD gave Israel.

We do not have her gift for "organization".

Probably why most are jealous.

Without their even knowing it.

But someone does.

The instigator of all wars, strife, lies, hatred and destruction.

Satan.


Today, I saw the world's posturing in media.

Everyone's taking sides now.

This will be very interesting.

JESUS did say:

Matthew 7:16

King James Version

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. 

Do men gather grapes of thorns, 

or figs of thistles?


It's been said it's not a matter of Israel attacking Iran.

It's more a matter of "when".

They say her plans have been "leaked".

Israel is too much a survivor, and veteran.

She knows she is not loved by the world.

No matter nations who profess to be allies.

Would she be that careless?


We must not underestimate this staunch "David".

Sure, she's facing a horde of Goliaths.

And still has to recover over 100 hostages.

Can you visualize the numerous battles, stresses, and demands she's been facing, especially since October 7, 2023?

Not to mention the non-stop barrage of missiles and rockets rained her way.

Any lesser-focused nation would have buckled.

But no, not Israel.


If anyone thinks she will fall apart, they will be disappointed.

She's taken steps, measures, and calculated moves.

Possibly, she knows the world's "game" better than any nation.

She was being destroyed from within before October 7.

After that, there was no recourse but to unite for her survival.

Interesting how she's attacked from within, and on all fronts.

And yet by GOD's GRACE, she survives.

Only a heartless ogre would want to snuff the life out of her.

Are you one?


As it is, she is vastly outnumbered.

But her focus, courage, and determination are legendary.

Now, Iran's president has visited Russia, China, and India.

Gathering allies -- giants all.

Will Iran be part of the BRICS nations?

The Palestinian Authority also want to be a member of BRICS.

Turkey has been itching for a fight, because she is a military might.

She is a member of NATO.

Would Turkey also join BRICS?

Because they can't annihilate GOD's nation, no matter what they did, they band together.

Strength in size, and number?

Bullies, all?

Wait till GOD says enough of that foolishness.

As you can see, it's all posturing, positioning, and partiality now.


And then we have the forthcoming U.S. elections on November 5.

That's only 11 days today from where I live.

Twelve, if you live in the U.S.

Israel said she will act before then.

For all the death, and trouble Iran had caused her.

That's why everyone's getting nervous.

Surely, they know her capability.

But do they know GOD's capability?

Genesis 12:3

King James Version

3 And I will bless them that bless thee, 

and curse him that curseth thee: 

and in thee shall all families of the earth 

be blessed.


2 Samuel 7:24

King James Version

24 For thou hast confirmed to thyself 

thy people Israel to be a people unto thee for ever: 

and thou, Lord, art become their God.


Zechariah 2:8

King James Version

8 For thus saith the Lord of hosts; 

After the glory hath he sent me 

unto the nations which spoiled you: 

for he that toucheth you 

toucheth the apple of his eye.


I will not get ahead of Israel.

She will do what she needs to do.

According to the circumstances she's in.

According to the reality she faces, which is again, annihilation.

What would you do, if terrorists hurt your people?

What would you do, if nations ganged up against you?

What would you do, if everyone questioned your borders?

What would you do, if your country's defense was termed "aggression"?

What would you do, if everyone questioned your "legitimacy"?


Thing is, she is the ONLY legitimate one.

GOD said so:

Isaiah 43:21 

King James Version

21 This people have I formed for myself; 

they shall shew forth my praise.


Scripture said so:

Deuteronomy 7:7 

King James Version

7 The Lord did not set his love upon you, 

nor choose you, 

because ye were more in number than any people; 

for ye were the fewest of all people:


Deuteronomy 14:2 

King James Version

2 For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, 

and the Lord hath chosen thee 

to be a peculiar people unto himself, 

above all the nations that are upon the earth.


Apostle Paul warns Gentiles:

Romans 11:18-21

King James Version

18 Boast not against the branches. 

But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, 

but the root thee.

19 Thou wilt say then, 

The branches were broken off, 

that I might be grafted in.

20 Well; 

because of unbelief they were broken off, 

and thou standest by faith. 

Be not highminded, but fear:

21 For if God spared not the natural branches, 

take heed lest he also spare not thee.


That's why I know the world is blind, or was made blind.

Remember who the ruler of the world is.

The devil boasted unto JESUS:

Matthew 4:8-9

King James Version

8 Again, the devil taketh him up 

into an exceeding high mountain, 

and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, 

and the glory of them;

9 And saith unto him, 

All these things will I give thee, 

if thou wilt fall down and worship me.


All that is of the world is NOT of GOD:

1 John 2:16

King James Version

16 For all that is in the world, 

the lust of the flesh, 

and the lust of the eyes, 

and the pride of life, 

is not of the Father, 

but is of the world.


If you're born again, you'll know Israel's destiny.

You'll also know the future of those who go against her.

GOD's will be done.

This is the THIRD time I will use this verse.

For it says much to those who cause Israel harm:

Psalm 37:15

King James Version

15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart, 

and their bows shall be broken.


And to those SEVEN fronts battling Israel, heed this:

Deuteronomy 28:7

King James Version

7 The Lord shall cause thine enemies 

that rise up against thee 

to be smitten before thy face: 

they shall come out against thee one way, 

and flee before thee seven ways.


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Friday, September 20, 2024

FUTURE of Jerusalem

 Isaiah 62:1

King James Version

62 For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, 

and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, 

until the righteousness thereof go forth 

as brightness, 

and the salvation thereof 

as a lamp that burneth.


What is the future of Jerusalem?

Will she be like anything she is today?

The hotbed of hatred, and strife?

The city contested for?

Many nations claim her.

Who does she really belong to?

This post ought to end all debate.

After all, it's all been prophesied.

Watch what GOD says:

Zechariah 8:3

King James Version

3 Thus saith the Lord; 

I am returned unto Zion, 

and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: 

and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth

and the mountain of the Lord of hosts 

the holy mountain.


Zechariah 8:4-5

King James Version

4 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; 

There shall yet old men and old women dwell 

in the streets of Jerusalem, 

and every man with his staff in his hand 

for very age.

5 And the streets of the city 

shall be full of boys and girls 

playing in the streets thereof.


Zechariah 8:6

King James Version

6 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; 

If it be marvellous in the eyes 

of the remnant of this people in these days, 

should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? 

saith the Lord of hosts.


Zechariah 8:7-8

King James Version

7 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; 

Behold, 

I will save my people from the east country, 

and from the west country;

8 And I will bring them, 

and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: 

and they shall be my people, 

and I will be their God, 

in truth and in righteousness.


Zechariah 8:9

King James Version

9 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; 

Let your hands be strong, 

ye that hear in these days these words 

by the mouth of the prophets, 

which were in the day that the foundation 

of the house of the Lord of hosts was laid, 

that the temple might be built.


Zechariah 8:10-11

King James Version

10 For before these days there was no hire for man, 

nor any hire for beast; 

neither was there any peace to him 

that went out or came in because of the affliction: 

for I set all men every one against his neighbour.

11 But now I will not be unto the residue of this people 

as in the former days, 

saith the Lord of hosts.


Zechariah 8:12

King James Version

12 For the seed shall be prosperous; 

the vine shall give her fruit, 

and the ground shall give her increase, 

and the heavens shall give their dew; 

and I will cause the remnant of this people 

to possess all these things.


Zechariah 8:13

King James Version

13 And it shall come to pass, 

that as ye were a curse among the heathen, 

O house of Judah, and house of Israel; 

so will I save you, 

and ye shall be a blessing: 

fear not, 

but let your hands be strong.


Zechariah 8:14-15

King James Version

14 For thus saith the Lord of hosts; 

As I thought to punish you, 

when your fathers provoked me to wrath, 

saith the Lord of hosts, and I repented not:

15 So again have I thought in these days 

to do well unto Jerusalem 

and to the house of Judah: 

fear ye not.


Zechariah 8:20-21

King James Version

20 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; 

It shall yet come to pass, 

that there shall come people, 

and the inhabitants of many cities:

21 And the inhabitants of one city 

shall go to another, saying, 

Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, 

and to seek the Lord of hosts: 

I will go also.


Zechariah 8:22

King James Version

22 Yea, many people and strong nations 

shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, 

and to pray before the Lord.


On that day, no longer will the Jew be spat upon.

He will no longer be persecuted, nor reviled.

GOD promises you that:

Zechariah 8:23

King James Version

23 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; 

In those days it shall come to pass, 

that ten men shall take hold 

out of all languages of the nations, 

even shall take hold of the skirt 

of him that is a Jew, saying, 

We will go with you: 

for we have heard 

that God is with you.


In case you're still doubting the steadiness of GOD's WORD, hear these now:

Isaiah 40:8

King James Version

8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: 

but the word of our God shall stand for ever.


Ezekiel 24:14

King James Version

14 I the Lord have spoken it: 

it shall come to pass, 

and I will do it; 

I will not go back, 

neither will I spare, 

neither will I repent; 

according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, 

shall they judge thee, saith the Lord God.


Malachi 3:6

King James Version

6 For I am the Lord, I change not; 

therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.


Hebrews 13:8

King James Version

8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, 

and to day, and for ever.


1 Peter 1:24-25

King James Version

24 For all flesh is as grass, 

and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. 

The grass withereth, 

and the flower thereof falleth away:

25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. 

And this is the word which by the gospel 

is preached unto you.


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Friday, April 12, 2024

What CAUSED division

 

JESUS warned:

Mark 3:24

King James Version

24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, 

that kingdom cannot stand.


What makes GOD rend a kingdom?

What causes great wrath in GOD?

What caused Israel to be divided?

Idolatry.

King Solomon had everything.

He had GOD, wisdom, and wealth.

And yes, the women.

The very thing which caused his downfall.

1 Kings 11:1-2

King James Version

11 But king Solomon loved many strange women, 

together with the daughter of Pharaoh, 

women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, 

Zidonians, and Hittites:

2 Of the nations concerning which the Lord said 

unto the children of Israel, 

Ye shall not go in to them, 

neither shall they come in unto you: 

for surely they will turn away your heart 

after their gods: 

Solomon clave unto these in love.


1 Kings 11:3-4

King James Version

3 And he had seven hundred wives, 

princesses, and three hundred concubines: 

and his wives turned away his heart.

4 For it came to pass, 

when Solomon was old, 

that his wives turned away his heart 

after other gods: 

and his heart was not perfect with the Lord his God, 

as was the heart of David his father.


1 Kings 11:5

King James Version

5 For Solomon went after Ashtoreth 

the goddess of the Zidonians, 

and after Milcom the abomination 

of the Ammonites.


1 Kings 11:6

King James Version

6 And Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord, 

and went not fully after the Lord, 

as did David his father.


1 Kings 11:7-8

King James Version

7 Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, 

the abomination of Moab, 

in the hill that is before Jerusalem, 

and for Molech, 

the abomination of the children of Ammon.

8 And likewise did he for all his strange wives, 

which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods.


1 Kings 11:9-10

King James Version

9 And the Lord was angry with Solomon, 

because his heart was turned 

from the Lord God of Israel, 

which had appeared unto him twice,

10 And had commanded him concerning this thing, 

that he should not go after other gods: 

but he kept not that which the Lord commanded.


The result?

GOD's wrath.

And a divided kingdom.

Ten tribes went to Jeroboam, Solomon's servant.

The remaining two tribes, to Rehoboam, Solomon's son.

"The tribe of Judah, Rehoboam's own tribe, alone remained faithful to him. Benjamin was reckoned along with Judah, and these two tribes formed the southern kingdom, with Jerusalem as its capital; while the northern ten tribes formed themselves into a separate kingdom, choosing Jeroboam as their king."

-- Christian Answers


Is everything lost?

GOD spoke through prophet Ezekiel:

Ezekiel 37:21

King James Version

21 And say unto them, 

Thus saith the Lord God; 

Behold, 

I will take the children of Israel 

from among the heathen, 

whither they be gone, 

and will gather them on every side, 

and bring them into their own land:


Ezekiel 37:22

King James Version

22 And I will make them one nation 

in the land upon the mountains of Israel; 

and one king shall be king to them all: 

and they shall be no more two nations, 

neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms 

any more at all.


Ezekiel 37:23

King James Version

23 Neither shall they defile themselves any more 

with their idols, 

nor with their detestable things, 

nor with any of their transgressions: 

but I will save them out of all their dwellingplaces, 

wherein they have sinned, 

and will cleanse them: 

so shall they be my people, 

and I will be their God.


Best of all?

There will be "one shepherd".

Ezekiel 37:24

King James Version

24 And David my servant shall be king over them; 

and they all shall have one shepherd: 

they shall also walk in my judgments, 

and observe my statutes, 

and do them.


GOD spoke through prophet Hosea, too.

The house of Judah will be saved.

Hosea 1:7

King James Version

7 But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, 

and will save them by the Lord their God,

and will not save them by bow, 

nor by sword, 

nor by battle, 

by horses, 

nor by horsemen.


GOD spoke through prophet Ahijah, as well.

The LORD had plans for the tribe of Judah.

1 Kings 11:32

King James Version

32 (But he shall have one tribe 

for my servant David's sake, 

and for Jerusalem's sake, 

the city which I have chosen 

out of all the tribes of Israel:)


King David, Solomon's father, comes from the tribe of Judah.

Who else comes from that line of David, and Judah?

The LORD JESUS.

The promised "deliverer".

The "one shepherd".

The "great high priest".

Hebrews 7:13-14

King James Version

13 For he of whom these things are spoken 

pertaineth to another tribe, 

of which no man gave attendance at the altar.

14 For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; 

of which tribe Moses spake nothing 

concerning priesthood.


Priests come from the tribe of Levi.

But JESUS came from the tribe of Judah.

Don't you love GOD's quirky, unpredictable ways?

No matter what, Satan couldn't wipe out the LORD's line.

GOD made sure of that.


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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

A kingdom of PRIESTS

 

GOD tells ISRAEL, through Moses:

Exodus 19:5

King James Version

5 Now therefore, 

if ye will obey my voice indeed, 

and keep my covenant, 

then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me

 above all people: 

for all the earth is mine:


Had GOD not made me born again, I wouldn't have turned to the Bible.

And I would have missed out on a lot of His mysteries.

One of which is His love for Israel.

Who was chosen by GOD, for His perfect purpose.

Today, I return to a 25 August 2021 article we wrote.

Reprinting a section of it here.

To remind myself why GOD chose Israel.


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Finally, I understood.

Why GOD wanted ISRAEL to be a HOLY nation.

Thanks to the HOLY SPIRIT, I was led to the uncontestable verse:

Exodus 19:6

King James Version

6 And ye shall be unto me 

a kingdom of priests, 

and an holy nation. 

These are the words 

which thou shalt speak 

unto the children of Israel.


No wonder, the Levites.

No wonder, God kept telling Israel:

Leviticus 11:45

King James Version

45 For I am the Lord that bringeth you 

up out of the land of Egypt, 

to be your God: 

ye shall therefore be holy, 

for I am holy.


Leviticus 20:7

King James Version

7 Sanctify yourselves therefore, 

and be ye holy: for I am the Lord your God.


Leviticus 20:26

King James Version

26 And ye shall be holy unto me: 

for I the Lord am holy, 

and have severed you from other people, 

that ye should be mine.


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Lastly, apostle Peter contends:

1 Peter 2:9-10

King James Version

9 But ye are a chosen generation, 

a royal priesthood, 

an holy nation, 

a peculiar people; 

that ye should shew forth the praises of him 

who hath called you out of darkness 

into his marvellous light;

10 Which in time past were not a people, 

but are now the people of God: 

which had not obtained mercy, 

but now have obtained mercy.


Thus, we learn Israel is a priestly race.

No wonder Israel is the apple of GOD's eye.

GOD has great plans for Israel.

Which no man can thwart.

May Israel awaken to her divine destiny.


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Monday, October 23, 2023

ABOVE all nations

 


Moses to the Israelites:

Deuteronomy 7:7

King James Version

7 The Lord did not set his love upon you, 

nor choose you, 

because ye were more in number than any people; 

for ye were the fewest of all people:


No nation is perfect.

Only GOD can declare us perfect.

These verses tell us the reality of our nations:

Romans 3:9-10

King James Version

9 What then? 

are we better than they? 

No, in no wise: 

for we have before proved 

both Jews and Gentiles, 

that they are all under sin;

10 As it is written, 

There is none righteous, 

no, not one:


Still, GOD chose Israel as His holy nation.

For His own perfect purpose.

1 Peter 2:9

King James Version

9 But ye are a chosen generation, 

a royal priesthood, 

an holy nation, 

a peculiar people; 

that ye should shew forth the praises 

of him who hath called you out of darkness 

into his marvellous light;


The Bible also tells us something else.

Repeating it THRICE:

Deuteronomy 7:6

King James Version

6 For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: 

the Lord thy God hath chosen thee 

to be a special people unto himself, 

above all people 

that are upon the face of the earth.


Deuteronomy 14:2

King James Version

2 For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, 

and the Lord hath chosen thee 

to be a peculiar people unto himself, 

above all the nations 

that are upon the earth.


Deuteronomy 26:19

King James Version

19 And to make thee high 

above all nations which he hath made

in praise, and in name, and in honour; 

and that thou mayest be an holy people 

unto the Lord thy God, 

as he hath spoken.


Israel?

A  nation "above all nations"?

But that's what Moses declared.

Who am I to question GOD's prophet?

If we claim to love GOD, and He loves Israel, why can't we love the nation He loves?

Obviously, if we don't love GOD, we can't love what He loves.

Others would counter, "but we don't love the same GOD".

And that would set a whole, new argument, to distract from the issue.

Which the enemy of CHRIST loves to delve in.

That enemy thrives in confusion, deception, and destruction.

I'm a born again workman.

I thrive for purity, perfection, and precision.

Which only SPIRIT and Scripture can provide.

The GOD I believe in is the ONLY One JESUS led me to:

Matthew 22:32-33

King James Version

32 I am the God of Abraham, 

and the God of Isaac, 

and the God of Jacob? 

God is not the God of the dead, 

but of the living.

33 And when the multitude heard this, 

they were astonished at his doctrine.


In these last days, you will be known by your stand.

Are you for, or against GOD?

Are you for, or against Israel?

Are you for, or against JESUS?

And by that very stand, you have set your own future.

GOD was clear about His love for Israel:

Genesis 12:3

King James Version

3 And I will bless them that bless thee, 

and curse him that curseth thee: 

and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.


We all have a lot of thinking to do.

Which we should.

While there's still time.


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ISRAEL the BRAVE

 Psalm 105:15 King James Version 15 Saying,  Touch not mine anointed,  and do my prophets no harm . All I know about Israel, I know through ...