Why You Should
Support Israel
“Thus says the Lord
God: "Behold, I will lift My hand in an oath to the nations, and set up My
standard for the peoples; they shall bring your sons in their arms, and your
daughters shall be carried on their shoulders;” (Isaiah 49:22, NKJV)
A few NowThink On This messages ago I wrote, “Why I Go So Often To Israel”.
While many read it, I am sure some considered it “not for them” and skipped it,
as other things occupy their time, money and daily thoughts. As, “Good for him,
but that isn’t for me” type of thinking.
Were you one of them?
I believe this message is for you, then, if you answered yes to the afore
asked question. And for those who did read it, and thought, “Yes, I understand,
but not my thing either”, then I hope you consider the following.
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| Steve Martin with some Israel Today staff, Jerusalem |
With that said, I am primarily focusing this message to Americans, but I
am sure there are a few “non-Americans” who might consider what I have to say
also. For you see, it just might change your life. Seriously, it just might.
While many know the biblical reasons Christians, such as us, should
support Israel and the Jews, more than likely there are many more who think
not or couldn’t care less. But here are the biblical reasons why we should anyway,
and then more reasons why you should also consider support.
While I won’t list all the Bible verses written to clearly show this,
they are there for you to read and acknowledge.
1.
God had the
Bible recorded/written by Jews. And several of those Jews became believers in
Yeshua (Jesus). Basically, this is what we now know or call the New Testament.
2.
The
hundreds of prophetic verses foretold by Jewish prophets, such as Isaiah,
Zechariah, Ezekiel, Micah, and King David, have already been fulfilled concerning
the Messiah, Jesus, when He came the first time. No one before or since has
done that. You can’t make this up and still hold these truths up through the
centuries that have followed, without them being accurate.
3.
Yeshua,
having become a man, walked the earth for 33 years. What He spoke has come true,
as proof for who He said He was – God in the flesh. Said it. Did it. Believe it.
4.
The land of
Israel was promised to Abraham and his descendants after him, through the bloodline of Isaac and Jacob. The God who made the covenant is also the God who
created everything. He does what He wills and purposes to do, with or without our
consent. That is why He is God and we are not.
5.
Jesus
Himself said that in the last days more prophesies would be fulfilled
concerning Himself and Israel, revealing the time of His soon return. He also
declared that specific ones would take place in that Land, and more importantly,
in Jerusalem. They are now happening today, in increasing measure.
Nissim and Hadassah Lerner, Steve & Laurie Martin - Jerusalem, Israel May 2019
Now for the other reasons, which are many, and not all-inclusive here.
1.
Israel is
the only democracy in the Middle East. If only for that fact, Americans should
support them, as they “are on our side” when it comes to politics and war.
2.
Israel is fulfilling
the written word that it would be a “light to the nations.” (Isa 42:6)
High-tech and other inventive companies have
placed their footprint among the cities there. The results are currently being
used around the world with modern conveniences, including here in the USA abundantly.
3.
Several
Middle Eastern nations repeatedly threaten to destroy Israel. If they ever were
to succeed (which they won’t), they would next seek to destroy America. “The
little satan and the big satan” as they call us both. Their hatred for us will
never cease.
4.
Many
Americans have moved to Israel (making “aliyah”), and they still hold American
passports, which they are entitled too. Knowing many myself who have now done
so, and many who are yet to move, I support them.
5.
For possibly
selfish reasons, and yet not so, the Bible says that if we, Americans (and all
others have this choice), bless Israel and the Jews, then we will be blessed.
(Genesis 12:3) I personally like being blessed.
6.
Those who
curse and hate Israel will be cursed and destroyed. I’d prefer not to be
among that group. History also proves this fact.
Genesis 12:1-3 reads, “Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go forth from
your country, and from your relatives and from your father's house, to the land
which I will show you; and I will make you a great nation, and I will bless
you, and make your name great; and so you shall be a blessing; and I will bless
those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will
be blessed." (NASU)
With all the other reasons listed above, here is another primary list of
those who also give us many reasons as to why you too should support Israel.
Having said this, the ministry Love For His People, founded in April
2010, supports several families, friends, and respected news agencies in the Land
of Israel. Here is part of our monthly gift-giving list. I encourage you to
check them out and do so accordingly. Or with this online link send to us and we will pass it on.
1.
His Lighthouse,
Inc. – Nissim and Hadassah Lerner in Jerusalem
2.
Aliyah Return Center – Chaim Malespin in Tiberias
3.
Richard and Carolyn Hyde – Heart of G-D near Tiberias
4.
Christian Friends of Israel – Jim and Linda McKenzie in Jerusalem
5.
Israel Today – Aviel Schneider and team in Jerusalem
6.
Israel365/Breaking Israel News – Rabbi Tuly Weisz and team in Bet Shemesh
7.
Rabbi Kokeb & Menalu Gedamu – Congregation Amud HaEsh in Jerusalem
8.
CBN News/Jerusalem Dateline – Chris Mitchell, Julie Stahl and staff
Having been blessed by Israel and the Jews, we are now delighted and
honored to do the same. I hope you will join us in this God-given command, to
bless Israel and the Jews.
Now think of this,
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
Founder/President
Love For His People,
Inc.
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P.S. Didn't see or read my first message on this related article? Read here: Why I Go So Often To Israel
P.S.S. On May 10 I returned from my 20th trip to Israel. And guess what? I brought back for you my last 58 short videos I entitled “Walk With Me in Israel”. You can join me as I walk through the beautiful land and cities of Israel. Watch them here on our YouTube channel: Walk With Me - Israel May 2019
P.S.S. On May 10 I returned from my 20th trip to Israel. And guess what? I brought back for you my last 58 short videos I entitled “Walk With Me in Israel”. You can join me as I walk through the beautiful land and cities of Israel. Watch them here on our YouTube channel: Walk With Me - Israel May 2019
Also, my previous ones from other locations are
here also on YouTube: Walk With Me. You may like them as much as I do!
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ministered to you, please consider sending a charitable gift of $10-$25 today,
and maybe each month, to help us bless families in Israel whom we consistently
help monthly through our humanitarian work.
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Now Think On This #425 - in the year of our Lord 05.29.19 – “Why You Should
Support Israel” – Wednesday, 4:30 pm
