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Sunday, August 2, 2026
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Monday, July 27, 2026
“My Heart Cries” by Steve Martin
My Heart Cries
This past week, as we traveled on the interstate in North Carolina for a weekend in the western mountains, my knowledgeable wife, Laura Jean (I like her full name) told me of a recent poll saying 60% of American youth favor Hamas and the Palestinians (who voted for them) over our friends, the Israeli Jewish people.
I couldn’t believe it. My heart immediately felt the pain. How can this be?
Has deception gotten so bad that since the Oct. 7, 2023 slaughter of 1200 Jews and others at the Nova music festival and surrounding villages (kibbutz), by Hamas from Gaza, who slaughtered our friends, be their choice of support?
If this poll is true, collaborated by others, far too many of our young people here in the USA would actually support killers, rapists, murderers, and barbarians. They just do not know the truth.
Have these, who primarily get their news from supporting liars, now stand with those who would just as well have killed them if they had been there?
I went to the Nova Festival location in southern Israel, just a few miles from the Gaza border, in October 2025. I have seen the memorials displaying the enlarged photos of these hundreds of innocent loved youth, gunned down where they stood.
No mercy. No place to run. No objective by the murderers but to kill and destroy anyone and everyone Jewish.
I need not tell you again how many times I have been to Israel; how many friendships I have established there over these past 30 years and those Laurie and I continue to stand with. They are great people. They love life, and peace.
My heart cries for my Jewish friends, and also the youth here and around the world who know not what these true, decent, honorable, family people are, but would instead support the murderers.
Israelis want to live safely, raise their families, and above all love their God (which, by the way, is the same as mine) and yet anti-Semitism continues to grow as the lies and hatred spreads here in the USA and the nations.
Will it stop? Will the growing hatred of Jews and soon others (i.e. Christians) who stand for Israel, come to an end?
Very sad to say, based on Bible prophetic words written long ago, it will not. Not until the Messiah, Yeshua HaMashiach, comes back to save them and us who stand with them.
“And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war. His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many crowns; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself.
He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, were following Him on white horses.
From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so that with it He may strike down the nations, and He will rule them with a rod of iron; and He treads the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty.
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written: “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” Revelation 19:11-16, NASB
Yeshua the Messiah is coming back. To save His people and to also destroy the enemy.
Bo Yeshua. Come Jesus. Quickly.
Ahava and Shalom,
Steve Martin
A true friend of Israel and His people
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
“I Think I Got It” by Steve Martin
Think I Got It
It is a dilemma. Maybe for you too?
For years I have been wanting to have a disciplined, connected life with the Lord, God the Father (Abba as some call Him), Jesus (Yeshua) and the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh).
Reading my Bible daily, a chapter from the “Old” and “New” testaments, maybe a Psalm, add on one or two devotionals…and pray in tongues for those He gives me. And…listen to my worship song playlist.
The best time for me, for all of this, is before the sun comes up. Quiet. Slow. No distractions.
Often I connect with them, the Three. Sometimes I struggle and think, “Is this just too much routine? Is it really worth it and lasting? Do they really hear me and my heart?”
But most important, do I connect with their heart? Their prayers? Their vision?
Of course I have read many biographies of saints gone by…both in the Bible and those whom followed in their footsteps over the centuries. Even the ones in our day. All the while wanting to be sure I am connecting with the Lord.
I think I got it. After about, say, 50-60 years.
Our Father wants us to spend time with Him. Forgot the news for awhile. Let the emails, texts and all messages stay as they are, waiting on the phone.
Give Him time. Just give them time.
And when you do…the discipline, connection, refreshment, fulfillment will come.
I think I got it. And them too.
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
P.S. Enjoy this song by Leeland on YouTube: Where You Are
Sunday, July 19, 2026
“Glory of Israel 2026” conference Messianic worship playlist (20 videos)
Enjoy watching and listening a full worship playlist of the Christians For Messiah Ministries (CFM) “Glory of Israel” 2026 three day conference.
Hear all of these 20 songs led by Paul Wilbur, Barry & Batya Segal, and the Antioch International Church worship team led by Jesse and Elizabeth Enns.
Zion Dance team led by Theresa Gardner of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Videos by Steve Martin, Love For His People Ministry
Saturday, July 18, 2026
“Glory of Israel” conference videos and photo highlights
Videos and photos (Steve Martin). from the Israel support g conference in the Charlotte, NC area.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
“Be Not Unaware, Nor Discouraged” by Steve Martin
Be Not Unaware, Nor Discouraged
Have you ever gotten an email, phone call, text and asked, “Where did that come from?” Out of the blue you receive something that throws you, and you wonder, “What did I do to deserve that?”
It is not uncommon these days to get reactions, opinions, even hatred thrust your way, as if it is the “assigned duty” of the one sending it to do so.
Well, with some of those messages sent it is their job, when you consider the ultimate source.
“Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”1 Peter 5:8, NASB
However these attacks come, they are meant to wear down the believers, stop them in their tracks, keep them from pursuing and fulfilling their calling.
But they cannot. They must not.
It used to be that it would take me days to get over a hurtful word, spoken or written. It would simmer in my head, my heart, and I would battle to rid myself of it.
Over the years that time period has dropped down to about an hour or so.
After repenting of any action on my part, seriously considering if I was at fault, I move on in the grace and love of the Holy Spirit, recognizing the attack for what it was.
We certainly are not perfect. Sometimes these actions against us were from our own initial instigation. See it as another teaching moment to watch our mouth and our words that we give out.
We must not be unaware that attacks will come.
Even as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach, wrestled, battled, fought them off through prayer and daily walking with the Father, we too, as His children, are not left alone.
Even as in the natural Israel is lambasted every day it seems, as the Scriptures tell us, so be it is in the spiritual.
“46 However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual. 47 The first man is from the earth, earthy; the second Man is from heaven.
48 As is the earthy one, so also are those who are earthy; and as is the heavenly One, so also are those who are heavenly.
49 Just as we have borne the image of the earthy, we will also bear the image of the heavenly.” 1 Corinthians 15:46-49 NASB
The devil hates us. His legions war against us.
But we will stand and accomplish that which we are given to do. Our Lord’s promise to to us.
As an extra note, I have found listening to worship music gets my heart and head, and spirit, back to good order!
Ahava and Shalom,
Steve Martin
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Travel on until you get there. Walk Wit Me, Steve Martin (Song by Leland, “Where You Are”)
Walk With Me as Leland sings, “Where You Are.” Beautiful, Lord.
Steve Martin
Charlotte, North Carolina
Monday, July 13, 2026
The menorah. Israel’s national symbol
The menorah - a symbol of the Lord’s covenant with His people. National symbol of Israel.
May the good Lord, the Living God of Israel, bless our friends the Jews and Israel.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
“Matchmaker” by Steve Martin
Matchmaker
We all remember the movie “”Fiddler on the Roof”. Especially the one with Chaim Topol as Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman in early 20th-century Russia. I love his character!
Remember the matchmaker, the old lady who brought a young man and a young woman together? And the song the daughters sang, as their hearts longed for a good husband? (Full lyrics below.)
I love it when I see the good Lord connecting people for His purposes and plans. And when He brings together a man and a woman, as He fully intends in His awesome family plans. It is so special and the families rejoice as they should in celebration.
Marriage between a man and a woman should not be a decisive thing. Nor should we allow the enemy of the Lord and His people to make it so. Just basic “sight and science” show His creative design and great achievement to bring more on earth for His eternal family.
That is what a father, and the Father, has always wanted. And trust me, HE will always get what He wants. I can rest in that.
For those longing for a good husband, or a good wife, seek the Father who already knows who it is. And then be patient as He brings you together in love and grace.
Matchmaker! Make them a match! And we will give thanks to You again in joy and love!
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
Matchmaker, Matchmaker lyrics
Tzeitel you're the oldest
Yente has to arrange a match for you before she can make one for me
Oh Yente, Yente
Well, somebody has to arrange the matches
Young people can't decide these things themselves
She might bring someone wonderful
Someone interesting
And well off
And important
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Make me a match
Find me a find
Catch me a catch
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Look through your book
And make me a perfect match
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
I'll bring the veil
You bring the groom
Slender and pale
Bring me a ring for I'm longing to be
The envy of all I see
For Papa
Make him a scholar
For mama
Make him rich as a king
For me, well,
I wouldn't holler
If he were as handsome as anything
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Make me a match
Find me a find
Catch me a catch
Night after night in the dark I'm alone
So find me match
Of my own
Since when are you in a match, Chava?
I thought you had your eye on your books
And you have your eye on the Rabbi's son
Well, why not?
We have only one Rabbi and he has only one son
Why shouldn't I want the best?
Because you're a girl from a poor family
So whatever Yenta brings, you'll take, right?
Of course right
Hodel, oh Hodel
Have I made a match for you
He's handsome, he's young
Alright, he's 62
But he's a nice man, a good catch, true?
True
I promise you'll be happy
And even if you're not
There's more to life than that
Don't ask me what
Chava, I found him
Won't you be a lucky bride
He's handsome, he's tall
That is from side to side
But he's a nice man, a good catch, right?
Right
You heard he has a temper
He'll beat you every night
But only when he's sober
So you'll alright
Did you think you'd get a prince?
Well I do the best I can
With no dowry, no money, no family background
Be glad you got a man
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
You know that I'm
Still very young
Please, take your time
Up to this minute
I misunderstood
That I could get stuck for good
Dear Yenta
See that he's gentle
Remember
You were also a bride
It's not that
I'm sentimental
It's just that I'm terrified
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Plan me no plans
I'm in no rush
Maybe I've learned
Playing with matches
A girl can get burned
So
Bring me no ring
Groom me no groom
Find me no find
Catch me no catch
Unless he's a matchless match
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Lewis Bock Jerrold / Sheldon Harnick
Matchmaker lyrics © ACUM Ltd., Audiam, Inc, Concord Music Publishing LLC
Sunday, July 5, 2026
"THE HEAVENLY REALM" Message by Cathy Hargett
“THE HEAVENLY REALMS”
Cathy Hargett
July 4, 2026
Heaven has been on my heart and in my mind. I have asked the Lord to teach me more about heaven. And several times recently, I have had “pictures” of Him showing me things about heaven.
In one of the pictures, I had the spiritual experience of being with Him seated in the heavenly realms, looking down with Yeshua and Abba from above the earth in an exhilaratingly high place. Another time, I was actually in a fighting brawl with many others, struggling to bring order and peace and conclusion to absolute chaos, and the whole fight seemed endless. Yeshua reached out and pulled me from the middle of the fight and took me somewhere very high and not of this world.
My spirit so longs for completion in the eternal realm. Sometimes I wonder if this longing is because of my natural age (pretty old!) or if it’s mostly the longing for eternity that He has put in every heart. My conclusion is that I believe every heart and spirit that has been sealed by His Spirit longs for this mystery of heaven and the Kingdom to be revealed. Perhaps it’s the way He gets us ready for the transition from these hybrid beings that we are - both earthly/physical and spiritual/eternal, existing in flesh and bones for the time being - into the total spirit/Spirit beings of the eternal Kingdom.
Because of the revelation of Messianic faith, I praise Him that He has allowed me to understand the concept of the restoration of Israel and the coming Kingdom that will reside on planet earth at the end of the age. This revelation has kept my heart enthralled ever since He gave me understanding about it. I was not taught this before Messianic faith became my faith. Mostly what I was taught was something vague about a "heaven” somewhere above where we would all go when we die if we believed in Jesus, but never anything about Yeshua and heaven coming down to a redeemed and glorified earth at the restoration of all things. I have understood much better about the Kingdom when it comes down to earth than about the Kingdom existing now in heaven above at this present age.
Knowing this about heaven coming to earth at the end of the age has so sustained me in hope that I haven’t thought very much about this interim place that is somewhere above right now until the return of Yeshua. The truth is, unless heaven comes down out of the heavenly realms to earth before we die physical deaths, all of us will also experience the heaven that is above. So, where is He now and where are my parents and my loved ones who have gone before me? As my Sister once asked me, “What are they doing up there?”
Even now as I write this I realize that I am only at the beginning of grasping this concept of the heaven above. But I really do want to know more than I know now. I believe if we understand this better, we can be an encouragement to others, not only to comfort at times of loss of those we love, but also so that we are filled with faith and hope and confidence that heaven is real, and that heaven comes to earth!
What do we know – we know that God and Yeshua are seated in the heavenly realms and they are looking down on the creation. The Scripture says that He sits above the circle of the earth and looks down and sees all mankind. He is looking to see if there are any who understand and seek Him. He views the whole earth. And it is clear that this is an actual “place” that is high above this planet because He is always looking down from someplace “up”.
The Apostle Paul speaks about going to a “third heaven”, and this is where God and Yeshua reside at the moment. But His Holy Spirit is here on the earth inside of us. We also know that from this realm He blesses us with every spiritual blessing and that He is seated far above all rule and authority, even now in this present age and in the one to come. So we know there is an age that is coming after this one when He will be here on the earth. In other words, heaven comes down.
When Paul spoke about the third heaven, he said, “whether in the body or out of the body, I do not know”. This tells me that those times when we experience Him so fully, we wonder if we have crossed over from this present age to the eternal one, exemplify what Brother Paul meant. We know there are times that make us feel like we grasp what being “total spirit” is about, and we are no longer these dual-beings made of flesh and spirit/Spirit, but we are totally in the Spirit!
A very profound part of all this contemplation/revelation is to know that this place called heaven is filled with the spirits of righteous men made perfect. Our believing loved ones exist here, in this place that we are bringing into focus. They are in an actual place with Him. I want to know even more about this, and I am asking Him for more revelation. We know it is in a very high location. It is still very much connected with planet earth. But it is a place above all principalities and rulers, and every evil spiritual force.
Stephen saw Yeshua in heaven as he looked up from the earth. He could see Him standing there. Hallelujah! And also in that place are things that have been replicated on the earth, like the temple of God and the ark of the covenant. There are angels and horses and sounds so beautiful in worship. There are people from the tribes and from every nation. It is noisy at times. Do the saints get to look down from there onto the earth?
We know there is a “second heaven” just because we know there is a first and a third one! The first one is the one we can see from earth – the sky He created. It is beautiful and filled with birds and flying creatures. We know that He created the sky and all the starry hosts and that He uses it to reveal the times.
In that “second heaven,” there is warfare and battling and Kingdom victories taking place. There are angelic beings and principalities. There are evil, spiritual forces, too. I believe we spiritually fight in this realm, too, with living our faith and intercessions and worship. Today, I am not focusing on the second heaven as much as I am on the third.
And what I do know is what I’ve understood most clearly up until now – I do know that this high-above-us place will come down to earth at the end of the age. Everything and everyone will fill this place with His glory. Every loved one who is there now will be here. It’s at this point that I must confess that my eyes can only squint to imagine more. Because He has filled our hearts with eternity, we long for this place and for His Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven. And from eternity’s perspective, it is so, even now. Selah. Amen.
“Therefore if you have been raised up with Messiah, keep seeking the things above – where Messiah is, sitting at the right hand of God. Focus your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” (Colossians 3:1-2)
SCRIPTURES OF CONFIRMATION:
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Isaiah 40:22
Psalm 33:13-14
Psalm 14:2
Psalm 53:2
Ephesians 2:6
Ephesians 1:3, 20-22
Colossians 3:1-3
II Corinthians 12:1-10
Genesis 1:1, 26, 28, 30
Genesis 7:11
Psalm 148:4
Ephesians 2:2
Ephesians 3:10-11
Ephesians 6:12
Daniel 10:12-14
Revelation 12:9
Acts 1:2, 9, 10, 11
Hebrews 12:22
Acts 7:55
Hebrews 7:26
Revelation 11:19
Revelation 15:5
Revelation 14:15
Revelation 21 and 22
Cathy Hargett
Highway to Zion Ministries
www.highwaytozion.org
Highway to Zion Ministries
www.highwaytozion.org
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