Welcome back friends!

On Monday, I focused on a few Arab-Israelis who, at least to some degree, “get it” when it comes to Israel.  They realize that, as Arabs living in Israel, they enjoy far more freedom than their Arab compatriots in neighboring countries.  I believe God is at work revealing His truth to all who will listen…including Muslim people!

Yesterday, the focus turned to God’s choice of the Jews to be the vehicle through which Jesus the Messiah was revealed.  Though they missed the day of His visitation (Luke 19:41-44), God’s covenant with them still remains.  Thankfully, our gracious God has offered a way of salvation to us as Gentiles, despite Israel’s failure to recognize their Messiah.

Today, I encourage Christians everywhere to stand with Israel!  You see, we owe much to the Jewish people.  Jesus, our Savior and Lord, is Jewish!  We would not have our Bible if not for the Jewish Pentateuch and Torah.  Worship was originated in a Jewish tabernacle!  We owe a tremendous debt to our Judaic heritage, thus, it is important that we stand with Israel.

Take a few moments to enjoy this news report from a Christian perspective.  There are Christ followers in the land of Israel, and slowly but surely Christians are rebuilding bridges of reconciliation with the Jewish people after centuries of persecution and/or neglect of them by Christians.  May you be encouraged to join that effort, and to stand with Israel!  Enjoy!