Wednesday, May 18, 2016

"I Give To You for a Possession" ✡ Ben Gurion's Key to Judaism - ISRAEL365

When you come into the land of Canaan,
which I give to you for a possession.

כִּי תָבֹאוּ אֶל אֶרֶץ כְּנַעַן אֲשֶׁר אֲנִי נֹתֵן לָכֶם לַאֲחֻזָּה

ויקרא י’’ד:ל’’ד


kee ta-vo el e-retz k'-na-an a-sher a-nee no-tayn la-khem la-a-khu-za

Today's Israel Inspiration

The book of Leviticus includes not only today’s verse, but the pivotal maxim: “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Lev. 19:18). Over the centuries Judaism has made great contributions to the world, but according to Israel's first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion, it is the three words, ואהבת לרעך כמוך (‘Love your neighbor as yourself') that are the key to Jewish law and best express Judaism’s major contribution to civilization. Live the words of the Bible by joining with Meir Panim to care for the needy throughout Israel. Meir Panim's restaurant-style soup kitchens give dignified assistance to Israel's most impoverished citizens, including many Holocaust survivors, widows and orphans.

Come See the Wildflowers of the Negev's Shokeda Forest

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Today's Israel Photo

Today's beautiful photo by Bar Artzi was taken in the Shokeda Forest in southern Israel. Many come to visit this eucalyptus forest during the winter, when magnificent wildflowers blossom.

Yesterday's Photo Trivia

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Days of Noah Are Almost Upon Us (Day 1) - The Jim Bakker Show


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Genesis, Hebrews, I Kings, John, Matthew, Philippians, Psalm
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Miracle Prophecy: 'I Am Ripping Out the Seams' - CHUCK PIERCE CHARISMA MAGAZINE

God wants you to allow him to rip some of the seams from you.
For His purposes, God wants you to allow Him to rip some of the seams from you. (Flickr )

Prophetic Insight, from Charisma Media
On Sunday morning, I began our day by ministering on "Who Is Your Enemy?" The Lord asked me to share this understanding so we could press forward in our path of healing and restoration.
Unless we understand who is opposing us, we will not rise up to defeat the devil and take back what has already been won for us. This is a time we have access to revelation that will keep us in God's perfect timing.
A Miracle Prophecy and Parable: a Time to Rip Open Seams!
Sunday was one of those days when you couldn't help but hear the voice of the Lord. He asks us to celebrate firstfruits because He desires we hear what He has to say. When we choose to hear and listen to His voice, we are positioned to prosper in a new way. This journey began on Sunday with the release of a tongues message, and the following interpretation:
"The way that you have been seamed together, and what you have displayed in days past, I am ripping out the seams. Some of you are being distressed because of the ripping that's going on, but there is light captured within you that cannot come forth. Therefore, if you will allow Me to rip these seams, what I have put on you will be more of a translucent mantle, and what is in you will be seen. Let My light shine! Let My light shine! Let My light shine through you!
"What you are seeing in the Earth in this hour, know that it is not just a move of revival. Although I will revive My people in a new way, this is not a move of revival. This is not just a move of restoration, though surely I will restore in this hour. I will restore what the canker worm and locust have eaten away, and the losses of the last season. But this is more than restoration. This is more than a move of transformation, but know that I will transform; I will make all things new.
"This move that I am releasing in the Earth is a move of glory. For I am bringing back the glory that was lost, even at the fall. My people shall release a move of glory in this hour, and this glory shall brighten up the dark places of the Earth. My glory will come and bring change. Darkness will not be able to overpower My glory, but My glory will overpower darkness.
"This is your finest hour! Let the glory come—even the glory that was upon My Son on the Mount of Transfiguration. It was the glory that was released. It was not just on My Son, but I have put it into My sons and My daughters—that same inheritance of glory. This is the time I release My glory to brighten up and bring light out of darkness in this new season."
At this point, Mary Ellen Jansen brought up to me a seam ripper. When she woke up that morning, the Lord told her to bring it to the service to give to me. She had no idea why she should bring it, but chose to be obedient to do so. Only the Lord could have orchestrated such an unusual prophetic act to confirm the message He had brought forward through a tongue and interpretation!
The revelation then continued:
"For this generation I am ripping out and bringing forth that new mantle, but I am also bringing a new source of provision for that next generation in these days. Where people thought you were just a weed to be plucked up and cast into the fire, I am going to transform those things into that which is glorious, to bring forth the fragrance of My glory. So invest into that which is to come, for the provision is here.
"In the last season, many of you were in a wineskin, and it was not a wineskin of Me. In that ripping of the seams, you must listen to Me and release your sound as you have never before. If you will take that sound and pierce those membranes that kept you from going forward, I will burst you forth. So arise, release your sound in this hour and see My kingdom established in your midst." (Prophetic word by: Acijam Otxoa, Chuck D. Pierce, Barbara Wentroble, Diane Roussel, Raymond Banks.)

Know that there has been something sewn into you that is coming loose so you can come into a new structure. The Lord wants you to know He is ready to rip a seam out of your life and put a new translucent garment on you that He can shine through you.
Charles D. "Chuck" Pierce serves as president of Global Spheres, Inc. (GSI) in Corinth, Texas. This is an apostolic, prophetic ministry that is being used to gather and mobilize the worshipping Triumphant Reserve throughout the world. Chuck also serves as president of Glory of Zion International Ministries, a ministry that aligns Jew and Gentile. He is known for his accurate prophetic gifting, which helps direct nations, cities, churches and individuals in understanding the times and seasons in which we live. Chuck has authored over 20 books, including the best-sellers Interpreting the TimesRedeeming the Time and Time to Defeat the Devil.
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Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog: Is something afoot between Israel & her Sunni Arab neighbors?

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Is something afoot between Israel & her Sunni Arab neighbors? (If not, why are Egyptian & even Saudi leaders suddenly talking so nicely to the Jewish State?)

by joelcrosenberg
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Is something afoot between Israel and her Sunni Arab neighbors? Consider a curious chain of events in the region over the past month or so:
  1. On the one hand, in recent weeks, the Israelis have flatly turned down an offer by the French to attend a summit in Paris later this summit aimed at kick-starting the moribund peace talks with the Palestinians. Israeli leaders say they keep calling for direct talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, but Abbas keeps refusing to come to the table. Abbas says he wants an international conference, and supports the French approach.
  2. In recent days, however, the opposition leader of the Israeli parliament -- Zionist Union chief Isaac Herzog -- told reporters he is actively considering joining the Netanyahu government (likely as Foreign Minister) in order to pursue a "rare" opportunity for peace with Israel's neighbors. “I have identified a rare regional diplomatic opportunity that may lapse and not return,” Herzog told dozens of party activists at a gathering that was secretly recorded and leakedto an Israeli TV station and newspaper. "I don't say this based on nothing, but based on knowledge. don’t know if it will happen. But it could be that it will happen only due to a change in the government’s composition."
  3. Some Zionist Union leaders have blasted such talk in recent days. They've said there is no rare moment for peace and have sharply criticized Herzog for being willing to sell out to Netanyahu. They say he's simply angling for a senior government post because he's slipping in the polls and could soon be voted out of leadership in his own political party.
  4. However, there are curious signs of possible rapprochement between Israel and Sunni Arab neighbors. Over the last several years, Israeli and Saudi officials, for example, have been developing strategies to thwart Iran's nuclear program. Mostly this has been done under the radar, with only occasional leaks to Israel, Western and Arab media. Earlier this month, however, something stunning happened: a senior Saudi official and member of the Saudi Royal Family -- His Royal Highness Prince Turki al-Faisal, the former Saudi intelligence chief and former Saudi ambassador to the U.S. -- spoke side-by-side at a "pathbreaking" event in Washington with Yaakov, the former Israeli National Security Advisor and close confidante of Prime Minister Netanyahu. They certainly didn't agree on everything. But they were friendly. They were candid. They talked about various pathways to peace, including the long-discussed Saudi Peace Initiative which was first released in 2002. It was fascinating to watching two former officials from two nations long at war with each other talking respectfully, as friends. Something is afoot. (watch here)
  5. Last week, Netanyahu gave a speech to a gathering of foreign ambassadors that seemed to hint he might be open to some version of the Saudi peace plan."I want to state unequivocally and in front of diplomats from around the world: I continue to support two states for two peoples: a demilitarized Palestinian state that recognizes the Jewish state -- it's about time," Netanyahu told the diplomats. Then he added. In recent years, I've seen formerly hostile states in the region and beyond, but especially in the region, form new and deep partnerships with us. I think this is a matter of great importance because I think this creates new hope. We can advance peace with the Palestinians directly and through the support of other nations, including in the region. It was once thought that the only way that we could advance peace with the Arab states was to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. That would certainly help enormously. But it's also true that we might solve the Israeli-Palestinian problem by enjoying the support of Arab states who now see Israel more and more not as an enemy, but as an ally against the forces that threaten their own countries as well."
  6. Then today, out of the blue, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi offered to mediate an Israeli-Palestinian peace accord. "El-Sisi promised Israel on Tuesday warmer ties if it accepts efforts to resume peace talks with the Palestinians, urging its leaders not to waste an opportunity to bring security and hope to a troubled region," Reuters reported. "In an impromptu speech at an infrastructure conference in the southern city of Assiut, Sisi said his country was willing to mediate a reconciliation between rival Palestinian factions to pave the way toward a lasting peace accord with the Israelis." Curiously, Reuters also reported that "Sisi, who rarely speaks publicly about foreign policy, offered the 2002 Arab peace initiative as a potential way ahead. The initiative offered full recognition of Israel but only if it gave up all land seized in the 1967 Middle East war and agreed to a 'just solution' for Palestinian refugees."
  7. Immediately, Netanyahu spoke to reporters to offer praise for el-Sisi's offer. "I welcome Egyptian President El-Sisi's remarks and his willingness to make every effort to advance a future of peace and security between us and the Palestinians and the peoples of the region," Netanyahu told reporters. "Israel is ready to participate with Egypt and other Arab states in advancing both the diplomatic process and stability in the region. I appreciate President El-Sisi's work and also draw encouragement from his leadership on this important issue."
  8. Then, very shortly thereafter, opposition leader Herzog put out a statement also praising el-Sisi's statement. This was particularly significant given that Herzog is currently negotiating with Netanyahu to create a "unity government" and become the nation's Foreign Minister.
So what exactly is going on? It's a bit early to say. With apologies to Shakespeare, it could be much ado about nothing.
Still, it would appear something is afoot. Netanyahu and Herzog are taking big risks with their political bases to consider a possible unity government which polls show most Israelis do not favor. Why would either leader go down this road unless they sense an opportunity both want to pursue?
None of know the actual contours of what is being discussed, and there are many twists and turns ahead. I'm not saying peace is at hand. History is littered with failed talks. Still, Christ said "blessed are the peacemakers." The Psalmist commands us to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem." It's always important to seek peace with one's neighbors and enemies -- to try, anyway -- is it not, so long as you don't make things worse and not better?
Curiously quiet in the back and forth were Palestinian leaders. Maybe they will say more in coming days. Netanyahu has made the case in recent years that rather than Arab states like Saudi Arabia waiting to make peace with Israel until after a deal with the Palestinians is complete, why don't Arab states make peace with Israel now, like Egypt and Jordan have? This, he argue, just might create a framework of security and trust that could improve the chances of the Israelis and Palestinians finding a deal everyone could accept. I'm not saying he's right or wrong. I'm just laying out the argument.
Until now, it would have been unimaginable that the Saudis would ever warm up to real peace with Israel. But as I've been reporting for several years, there are definitely signs of thaw between Israel and the Sunni Arab states. Never more so than this past month. Many Arab states increasingly see the Apocalyptic regimes of Iran and ISIS as the real threats to regional peace and security, and increasingly see Israel as a potential ally in dealing with both threats. That's not to say the Sunni Arabs are happy with Israel. There are deep-seated cultural, ethnic and religious disagreements for many, and hatreds for some.
But that's an update on where we are today.
[Final note: Are there prophetic implications to such trends, when viewed from the lens of Bible prophecy? Absolutely, and we'll examine them if the process moves forward.]
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Working 60 Hours A Week At 3 Part-Time Jobs And Still Living Paycheck To Paycheck - Michael Snyder THE ECONOMIC COLLAPSE BLOG

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Posted: 17 May 2016   Michael Snyder  THE ECONOMIC COLLAPSE BLOG

What can you do when you are working 60 hours a week at three part-time jobs and it is still not enough?  In America today, many people have taken on more than one job in a desperate attempt to make ends meet, but they still come up short at the end of the month.  And those that are actually working are the fortunate ones, because in one out of every five families in the United States nobody has a job

There are more than 100 million working age Americans that are currently not employed (yes this is true), and as I pointed out yesterday, job cut announcements by major firms are currently running 24 percent ahead of last year’s pace.  But unemployment is just part of the overall problem.  There is this growing misconception out there that if you “have a job” that you must be doing okay.  Unfortunately for the growing number of “working poor” in America, that is not true at all.

Just consider the case of 55-year-old Erlinda Delacruz.  At one time she had a good full-time manufacturing job, but then her factory closed down.  Millions of other Americans have also seen their good paying jobs sent out of the country in recent years, and yet our politicians refuse to do anything about it.  Today, she works 60 hours a week at three different part-time jobs and she still makes less than she once did at the manufacturing plant…
For 15 years, Erlinda Delacruz had a full-time manufacturing job in rural Winters, Texas.
It gave her health benefits and four weeks of paid vacation along with a salary that supported a good life. Then the rug was pulled from under her in 2009, when the plant closed. Since then, it’s been a battle of survival as Delacruz worked a string of part-time jobs. Last summer, she even lost her home to foreclosure.
Delacruz, 55, still works part-time. Except at three different places — Monday through Wednesday she works eight hours a day at a senior citizens center serving meals, and Thursday through Sunday Delacruz divides her time between two other jobs as a cashier at Walmart (WMT) and the Wes-T-Go convenience store.
She told CNN that she lives paycheck to paycheck”, and just like half the country, she is basically flat broke at this point.

Barack Obama promised to be the hero of the working class when he was elected, but it seems like almost everything that he has done has hurt the working class even more.
Take Obamacare for example.  Health insurance premiums have soared through the roof since Obamacare was implemented, and many struggling families now find that they can no longer afford health insurance at all.

And many of those that have signed up for Obamacare are often discovering that many doctors and hospitals won’t even accept their coverage.  The following comes from the New York Times
AMY MOSES and her circle of self-employed small-business owners were supporters of President Obama and the Affordable Care Act. They bought policies on the newly created New York State exchange. But when they called doctors and hospitals in Manhattan to schedule appointments, they were dismayed to be turned away again and again with a common refrain: “We don’t take Obamacare,” the umbrella epithet for the hundreds of plans offered through the president’s signature health legislation.
“Anyone who is on these plans knows it’s a two-tiered system,” said Ms. Moses, describing the emotional sting of those words to a successful entrepreneur.
“Anytime one of us needs a doctor,” she continued, “we send out an alert: ‘Does anyone have anyone on an exchange plan that does mammography or colonoscopy? Who takes our insurance?’ It’s really a problem.”
Unfortunately, things are not going to be getting any better for the working class because we have now entered the early stages of the next major economic downturn.

Earlier today, I received an email from someone that works for a very large company that provides produce for some of the biggest grocery chains in America.  According to him, there has been a dramatic decline in orders coming in recently, and this is something that didn’t even happen during the depths of the last major recession.

So why in the world would that be happening if the economy was in good shape?

I have been receiving similar anecdotal reports from people all over America.  We may not be experiencing a full-blown economic implosion like Venezuela is quite yet, but we are starting to slide in that direction.

And just like in Venezuela and elsewhere around the globe, when economic conditions get harder violent crime goes up.  I have warned that this would happen over and over again, and it is already starting to happen in major cities all over the nation
According to new reports, 2016 is shaping up to be an even more murderous year than last in over two dozen major U.S. cities as homicides rise at their fastest pace yet.
Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas and Las Vegas have seen the worst, all of which experienced increased homicides in 2015, evidenced by acceleration of murders in the first three months of 2016.
Law enforcement officials and experts are saying the increase over the last year is due to many factors, including an uptick in gang and drug-related violence. Yet, many believe cops and citizens are now interacting differently since the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement has shifted attitudes to distrust police.
Of course we haven’t even gotten to the bad stuff yet.

What we have seen so far is just the very beginning of the chaos that is coming to America.
Before I go today, I want to mention a couple of things.

First of all, the Dow was down another 180 points today, and someone out there is betting unprecedented amounts of money that a major market crash is imminent.  Just check out this chart.  You buy shares of financial instruments such as UVXY because you think that the market is going to implode.  So if there is a giant market crash in our very near future, whoever purchased all of those shares of UVXY stands to make an enormous amount of money.

Secondly, I really started to sound the alarm about German banking giant Deutsche Bank back in September.  And sure enough – their stock price plunged to an all-time record low earlier this year.

But now the whispers are getting louder that even bigger trouble is ahead for this pillar of the European financial system.  The following originally comes from Berenberg analyst James Chappell
Too many problems still: The biggest problem is that DBK has too much leverage. On our measures, we believe DBK is still over 40x levered. DBK can either reduce assets or increase capital to rectify this. On the first path, the markets do not exist in the size nor pricing to enable it to follow this route. Going down the second path also seems impossible at the moment, as the profitability of the core business is under pressure. Seeking outside capital is also likely to be difficult as management would likely find it hard to offer any type of return on new capital invested.
Keep a close eye on Deutsche Bank.  They may very well end up providing us with the next “Lehman Brothers moment” that so many people have been waiting for.

There is so much going on “under the surface” right now, and I am convinced that it will not stay “under the surface” for very much longer.

The global financial system is starting to come apart at the seams even as you read this article, and this is going to have enormous implications for every man, woman and child on the planet in the years ahead.

So as bad as things are for the working class in America right now, the truth is that they are about to get a whole lot worse.