03/14/2014
Why do we guide Pilgrims to Israel?
Below, read the compelling truth that answers the why:
Written by our friend, David Silver (Out of Zion Ministries) in Haifa Israel.
Hosea 6:1 - 2 Come let us return to the Lord; for He has torn us, but He will heal us; He has stricken us, but He will bind us up, After two days He will revive us, On the 3rd day He will raise us up that we may live in His sight
Most of you are aware that I have the incredible privilege of traveling to many nations, speaking about the Lord's plans and purposes for Israel and the Church. Many people make comment on the zeal and enthusiasm with which I share the message that the Lord had given me for the Church. I tell them " its not difficult for me to be so enthusiastic - Its not so much a message, it is my testimony" - we Messianic Jews who have returned to the land that the Lord gave eternally to our forefathers (Psalm 105:6-12) live in the midst of what the Lord is focusing on in the world today . I often say in the course of the message that the restoration of Israel on May 14th 1948 is the greatest miracle the world has seen since the resurrection of the Son of God 2000 years ago. In 'Israel friendly ' meetings that statement is met with a chorus of " amens " and '' Hallelujahs ". However in the not so '' Israel friendly " places, that statement often brings looks of shock to many faces in the audience. Many people have never even considered Israel to be important.
On the positive side, day by day the number of Christians who are waking up to the relevance of the restoration of Israel is increasing, how ever there are still millions of people who consider themselves to be Christians, who see the existence of Israel as of very little or of no relevance at all. Sadly there are many, many who even despise that Israel exists and have aligned themselves with the Palestinian cause which seeks nothing less that the eradication of the state of Israel. The proof of that statement is this - there are hundreds of Bible verses that speak of the latter day restoration of Israel and the ultimate acceptance of Yeshua (Jesus) as Lord and Savior, Messiah and King. According to a number of verses this must take place before Yeshua can return (Acts 3:21, Romans 11:15). Thus if the restoration of Israel is such a key event in the return of the Lord, for which any real Christian surely must yearn with all their heart, why is that so many pastors and Bible teachers never mention it. When did your pastor last preach about Aliyah - the return of the Jews to Israel and encourage the church to get involved ? Praise the Lord, a few of you will be able to say " well my pastor does ", but that will be the exception, not the rule.
Many of you, who have had a revelation of the truth concerning Israel and the Church, have come to Josie and I and told us that your pastor has told you not to go off on a tangent, or not to get too focused on Israel. Israel is not a tangent or an unimportant side issue - what the Lord is doing in Israel is the main event in the preparation for the 2nd coming of the Messiah. As the Bible says in Romans 11:18 You do not support the root, but the root supports you. So if the Church is supported by Israel, why don't the majority of those in leadership teach their people about it ? In total disobediance to that verse, some preachers even boast against the natural branches - (the Jewish people.)
I can't help but be zealous and enthusiastic about what God is doing in Israel - its EXCITING to find oneself in the midst of one of the greatest miracles of all time. What an incredible privilege to be called to live in Israel at such a time as this - the threat of of terror attacks, the threat of an Iranian missile attacks and all !!!
And if you think I am excited about the restoration of Israel, you are right. Every Believer should be excited by what God is doing in Israel. We are witnessing another miracle taking place - the spiritual restoration of Israel, as the Lord has been instigating incredible growth and advances in the Messianic congregations here in the Land. From almost non-existence in 1967 to over 180 indigenous congregations by the end of 2013. - its a miracle !
You see, its not just a restoration - its a RESURRECTION ! It is RESURRECTION of a dead land (Mark Twain visited the Land in 1906 and described it as a land where life had once flourished ....... and then departed ) Ezekiel 37:8 - 10 "But you, O mountains of Israel, you shall shoot forth your branches and yield your fruit to My people Israel, for they are about to come. For indeed I am for you, and I will turn to you, and you shall be tilled and sown. I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, all of it; and the cities shall be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt. (NKJ)
And its a RESURRECTION of a 'dead' people removed from their beloved God-given home land. The Bible describes them as 'dry bones' in Ezekiel 36:4 -13 ....... v11 Then He said to me, "Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They indeed say, 'Our bones are dry, our hope is lost, and we ourselves are cut off!'
v12 "Therefore prophesy and say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Behold, O My people, I will open your graves and cause you to come up from your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.
and in Hosea 6:1 - 2 Come let us return to the Lord; for He has torn us, but He will heal us; After two days He will revive us, On the 3rd day He will raise us up that we may live in His sight
Please stop reading right here and think about it for a moment .................. It is indeed a RESURRECTION - a RESURRECTION almost as wonderous as the RESURRECTION of Yeshua
Our previous Pastor used the word 'preposterous' to describe what is taking place in Israel today. That word hit my spirit like a rock ! Its true - it is indeed preposterous to think that the Creator of the universe created Josie and I and our family to be alive in His kingdom at such time as this and to be invited to be a part of the RESURRECTION of Israel and the Jewish people.
And its not only Josie and I who have received this incredible invitation - SO HAVE YOU - the fact that you are even reading this email today, means that the Lord has connected you to the RESURRECTION of Israel, by connecting you to this ministry and perhaps others in the Land. Not just so that you can be up to date with the news, but so that you can be informed and encouraged to be a partner and a participant in the RESURRECTION of God's first born people - the Jewish people as we come back to life - real life, through the lifting of the veil (Romans 11:25) and the infilling of the Holy Spirit (Ezek 37:9) - and its happening at an exponentially increasing rate.
I have written it many times before, but I will write it again - You have come to the Kingdom for such a time as this. The Lord has invited you to play a vital part in the RESURRECTION of the Land and the of the Jewish people, through whom He has chosen to deal with the rest of the world. Yes - the Creator of the Universe created you to be His co-laborer (1 Cor 3:9). What a privilege - it truly is preposterous !!!
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The Lord bless you as you bless Israel by standing in defense of her right to exist in the land given to the Jewish people by the God of Israel. Lets pray that Israel will turn back to their God. Do not be silent at this most strategic time, but share this with your fellow Christians, share it with your pastors, and with anyone you have a chance to speak to. Lets also pray a for break-through to the Muslims, and please remember to pray for all of the soldiers in the IDF - they are defending and fighting for the soon coming Kingdom of God.
