God has sustained Israel, as a people and as a nation. This is not because of Israel's personal worthiness but because God has a plan and He has made promises, which He will keep.
God loves the whole world (in spite of lies we are being told). Though God loves the whole world and He has provided salvation for the whole world, His plan for individuals and people groups (including nations) varies.
God has been working His plan for Israel for thousands of years. He has also told us part of His plan ahead of time. Some of God's prophesies have been fulfilled and some prophesies will be fulfilled in the future. The hatred for Israel has been foretold, along with the military attacks that are taking place today.
In fact, the present and future attacks against Israel as a restored nation were prophesied thousands of years ago, though Israel has been conquered, enslaved, dispersed and dissolved.
We have watched as God has preserved and delivered Israel as a nation over the past 77 years, from repeated and overwhelming attacks. Even now Israel is being protected as a nation (not for its politics or spirituality, but for God's plan). We have seen Israel survive the hatred and violence of millions of people, many mighty nations. God uses various tools in His protection of Israel, but it is Divine intervention, not American intervention that has kept Israel. It is better for a nation to be friendly with Israel than to be Israel's enemy. But God will protect Israel, regardless of what any nation does.
However, there will come a time, in God's plan, when Israel will suffer defeats and will actually enter into a treaty with the devil himself. Still, God has a plan. At its darkest moment, Israel will realize that Christ is Messiah and Israel will turn to God in faith.
The worst is yet to happen to Israel, but the best will follow.
For those who want to see Israel falter and fail as a nation, stay tuned. But be aware, it will be followed by Israel's greatest victory.
Don't be on the wrong side of history, don't be on the wrong side of His story. Don't be on the wrong side of God. God will bless those who bless Israel and He will curse those who curse Israel.
I recognize the Divine importance of Israel in God's salvation through Christ. I also recognize God's plan to use Israel in the days ahead.
Though there are some very profound characteristics and values present in Israel as a people, its importance as a nation is not because of Israel's politics, empty religious practices or personal piety; Israel's importance is because of God's plan.
God loves the whole world, but there is no salvation outside of Jesus Christ. Israel will be preserved, but Jews will not be saved until they put their faith in Jesus, the true Messiah. No man will be saved until he puts his faith in Jesus.
The journey is going to get much more difficult in the days ahead. Make your calling and election sure by living in the light of God's word and by the power of God's Spirit; by trusting Christ and Christ alone for your salvation; by walking in His steps.
If you are not walking the walk, you are not saved.
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