A few members of the Nissim and Hadassah Lerner family
"Why" - Jerusalem Log #7
Saturday 05.06.17 Jerusalem, Israel
Steve Martin
Greetings
from the land of the Messiah, Who came for all of us.
Why
does anyone come to Israel? Of course to experience the spiritual reality of
walking where Jesus (Yeshua) walked; to see for yourself the historical locations
mentioned in the Torah and the Covenants, the full Bible; and to stand in
support of the people, even more so as the world around them grows more hostile
and committed to destroying them, as they have sworn to do.
My
purpose for these many journeys to their Land is to personally let them know
that I too believe what the Scriptures say, what the prophetic truths have
declared, and to be a part of the plans of the Lord God of Israel. Simply doing
my part.
My
heart, and that of Love For His People ministry, is to do what we can, with what
we have. That is to love the Jews, living in their Land, given to them through
Abraham, from the Father above.
Over
these past 40 years many personal relationships have developed with those who
have paid the price, made the move (Aliyah), and now walk in faith for that
which has been given to them. After centuries of hate and destruction from
so-called “Christians”, my actions as a true believer must be to show them the
love of their Lord and mine, from a Gentile (non-Jew) as I am. My presence here
in Israel demonstrates my commitment to them. It is putting my money where my
mouth is.
One
relationship that has developed over the last three years is with that of the
Lerner family, living north of Jerusalem. Nissim and Hadassah have opened their door to my wife Laurie and I, and we are
so grateful for their hospitality and love shown towards us.
Birthday party for the 16th grandchild on his 1st birthday
Having
made aliyah with their family of four sons and one daughter in 1989 from the
Virginia, USA area, they have put their roots down here, and are seeing the
fruit of their determination to live as the Lord has directed. Now with 16 grandchildren and counting (their daughter has nine children!) they are living
their lives with the strength provided from above.
Nissim
works with CBN, and has seen his important, “behind the scenes” part in the
ministry grow and flourish, as the TV and Internet presence of CBN News
continues to increase, broadcasting weekly from Jerusalem. Also, Nissim is an excellent cook!
Hadassah
lays her life down by being fulfilling the important role of being grandma to her
13 grandchildren also living in the same community. Whatever is needed, both
her and Nissim are here to give encouragement to them all. Her postings on
social media (primarily Facebook) certainly helps give the truthful position on
what really is happening in Israel. I myself have reposted many of what she has
put forth.
Both
her and her husband have certainly been very hospitable each time we have come
and stayed in their home. They often open their home to others who come, for a
few days or months. Even now they are hosting a Chinese Jewish girl going to
school here at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Their son Timothy actually
taught her in China when she was younger. He is fluent in Mandarin and leads
many Chinese on tours in Israel as their certified tour guide.
Hadassah, Tim, Shan Shan and I at the Jerusalem Zoo May 6, 2017
Giving
thanks to the Lord for what He has done here in Israel, which is miraculous to
say the least, is the first thing we regularly do. Giving love for His people
is the natural outcome of His love and truth shown to us. We are a blessed
people to be grafted into His plans and purposes, into the tree of life. Seeing
Him through all this is awesome.
That
is why we stand with the people of Israel.
Ahava
(love) and Shalom (peace) from Israel!
Steve
Martin
Founder/President
Love
For His People
