Posted on 07/28/2005 6:34:11 PM PDT by Salem
SPECIAL ICEJ RELEASE ON DISENGAGEMENT
FOR RELEASE - 21 JULY 2005
FOR ZION'S SAKE WE WILL NOT KEEP SILENT
"For behold, in those days and at that time,
When I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem,
I will also gather all nations,
And bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat;
And I will enter into judgment with them there
On account of My people, My heritage Israel,
Whom they have scattered among the nations;
They have also divided up My land.
They have cast lots for My people,
Have given a boy as payment for a harlot,
And sold a girl for wine, that they may drink."
Joel 3:1-3 (NKJV)
The Bible is clear about the fact that those nations that divide the Land of Israel will incur the disfavour of God. So, the conflict now unfolding in Gaza has serious implications for all the world. The Land of Canaan belongs to God! He has bequeathed it to the Jewish people as an everlasting possession as part of His plan for world redemption. To meddle with that which God has given is a grave oversight. The nations must be warned and even though they happily discount the reality of the God of Heaven, they will soon hear from Him and are!
On the other hand, the prophets have always spoken to Israel about her spiritual condition. Her departure from serving the God of her forefathers has always led to judgment, anguish and trouble within her borders. In addition the God of the Bible has always warned Israel about making alliances with foreign nations that in the end bring her to a place of compromise and land forfeiture. Israel is called upon to trust God fully.
The present drama unfolding in Gaza is therefore complex and cannot be reduced to simplistic deductions. As an organization that has a proven track record of standing with Israel, we do speak out today in the following way:
(1) We are convinced that Israel is placing herself in grave and serious danger by the "Gaza pullout". We are not persuaded at all of the peaceful intentions of the Palestinian people. On the ground in Gaza, where the majority influence is Hamas, they unashamedly declare their desire to remove the Jews from what they call "Muslim soil". They will most definitely continue their violent struggle from their new vantage point after disengagement. We fear that Kassam missiles will soon rain down on Ashdod and Ashkelon.
(2) We affirm that all nations participating in the present process to divide the land will eventually fall into the hands of the Living God. He has not changed and those nations like Assyria, Babylon and Rome that engaged in "this business" are now extinct. Why should it be different in the future?
(3) We lovingly call upon Israel to call for a Day of Humility and Repentance. The God of the Bible has always responded to your cry and will do so now. We will never tell you what to do because we respect your democracy but we feel that we must urge you to cast yourselves upon the God who has borne you on "Eagles' wings" for centuries. He will not fail you now. He will hear your cry when you call upon Him with all your heart (2 Chronicles 7:14).
(4) We urge the Church to come to a place of urgent and persistent prayer. Israel is in real danger. The avalanche of anti-Semitism and anti-Israelism in the world is alarming. Now is the time to rise up and pray. Pray for Israel's leaders, pray for wisdom, pray for deliverance and pray for Israel's redemption. Please note that we have often stated that to pray for Israel without reference to her spiritual condition is to disconnect yourself from the purpose of God. God is dealing with Israel and in the end He will have His way with her.
(5) We urge Christians everywhere to reject all forms of anti-Semitism and to pray for the Jewish communities of Gaza. These precious people were encouraged to settle in the region by a government that is now determined to remove them. Whatever the debate may be in Israel about this, the undeniable fact is that we are looking at a very real human tragedy. Men, women and children are being uprooted from their homes and familiar surroundings with very painful and traumatic consequences. They need our prayers and comfort.
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem is fully committed to the above position and always has been. We urge all our supporters to act now and help us fulfill our calling to be a light of love and comfort to Israel.
Malcolm Hedding
Executive Director
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem
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I believe He bequeathed it to "all" Israel, not just Judah. Remember Judah has brothers.
Eze 37:16-17 Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel his companions: And join them one to another into one stick; and they shall become one in thine hand.
Thanks for that article. I sit back In great anticipation and anxiety at the same time in regards to what is about to unfold.. I truly Trust the G-d Of Israel and know he will do something spectacular.. Whether its stopped or not i know very soon the nations will see who is the true G-d and his name is not allah.. :)
I read this today and was sickened
21:32 Thousands of Palestinian flags being sewn to fly over evacuated settlements (Reuters)
BUT THEN THIS SCRIPTURE CAME TO MY MIND
And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes
EZEKIEL 36:23
Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
Israel was blind when the blessings to Joseph's sons were given, and the melo hagoyim ("fulness of the Gentiles") was Israel's prophetic description of Ephraim (KJV translates it as "multitude of nations").
Genesis 48:10 Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
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Genesis 48:18-19 And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head. 19 And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations.
The name Ephraim means double fruitfulness or double ash heap. Now what country is a nation formed from a gathering together of a multitude of nations (besides the modern state of Israel), that is doubly fruitful, that is scarred (marked) by a double ash heap?
Jeremiah 31:7-10
7 For thus saith the LORD; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, and say, O LORD, save thy people, the remnant of Israel.
8 Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from the coasts of the earth, and with them the blind and the lame, the woman with child and her that travaileth with child together: a great company shall return thither.
9 They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
10 Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock.
Joseph is yet alive!
"The nations must be warned and even though they happily discount the reality of the God of Heaven, they will soon hear from Him and are!"
Ping!
Agree with all in the relase. The Lord is faithful, He is in control, He will do it (exactly what He says He will do).
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Amen to this, and a ping to you both, LG and lupie.
Unless the Palestinians can claim tribal lineage, the point remains.
As foretold in the book of Instigations?
Coincidence? I think not!
...did I miss something? the point was?
"All Israel", also includes the Church, which is all those who are found in Christ, whether Jew or Gentile. Gentiles in Christ are adopted Jews.
The Promised Land also is a metaphor for Paradise restored at the Second Coming of Christ when there will be a new heavens and a new earth wherein righteousness dwells.
The point was that the land was bequeathed to the Jews. Just because their statement didn't include all twelve tribes by name doesn't negate the notion that the land belongs to the Jews as well. If all twelve had been regathered, no doubt their statement would have been all inclusive.
Regardless, in modern times, reference to "the Jews" could be taken to assume all of Jacob's descendents.
At this point a TACHANUN including a Vidui or confession is recited in some congregations. The complete liturgy may be found in an Orthodox Siddur. We repeat the prayer below because of its special significance to those who are Hashem's guardians or watchmen.
TACHANUN
O Guardian of Israel, protect the remnant of Israel; let not Israel be destroyed — those who proclaim, SHEMA YISRAEL (‘Hear 0 Israel.’)
O Guardian of the unique nation, protect the remnant of the unique people; let not the unique nation be destroyed — those who proclaim the Oneness of Your Name, ‘HASHEM ELOKEYNU HASHEM ECHAD (HASHEM is our God, HASHEM — the One and Only!’)
O Guardian of the holy nation, protect the remnant of the holy people; let not the holy nation be destroyed — those who proclaim three-fold sanctifications to the Holy One. Become favorable through compassion and become appeased through supplications. Become favorable and appeased to the poor generation for there is no helper. AVINU MALCHEYNU CHANEYNU VA'ANEYNU (Our Father, our King, be gracious with us and answer us) though we have no worthy deeds; treat us with charity and kindnesses, and save us.
It is custom to remain seated until after reciting the three words V'ANACHNU LO NEDAH (‘We know not,’) and then to stand to conclude the paragraph:
V'ANACHNU LO NEDAH (We know not what to do) — but our eyes are upon You.’ Remember Your mercies, HASHEM, and Your kindnesses, for they are from the beginning of the world. May Your kindness be upon us, HASHEM, just as we awaited You.’ Recall not against us the sins of the ancients; may Your mercies meet us swiftly, for we have become exceedingly impoverished. Our help is from HASHEM, Maker of heaven and earth.’ Be gracious to us, HASHEM, be gracious to us, for we are abundantly sated with scorn? Amid rage — remember to be merciful. Amid rage — remember the binding [of Isaac]! Amid rage — remember the perfect ones! HASHEM save! May the King answer us on the day we call? For He knew our nature, He remem¬bers that we are dust.
Chazzan: Assist us, O God of our salvation, for the sake of Your Name’s glory; rescue us and atone for our sins for Your Name’s sake.’
http://www.torahvoice.org/minchah.htm
Amen!
The worst thing that America and the current administration can do is to facilitate the removal of God's people from their appointed lands. To do so will bring sure judgement upon this country, Shalom
Agree, wholeheartedly!
3.Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. 4.And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. 5.Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. 6.Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. 7.Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. 8.Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
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