Not only have I been a staunch supporter of Israel in the ten plus years of these posts but that defense of Israel goes back to my youth....but it seems that in evangelicalism....particularly over the past few years....that the nation-state of Israel has gone from the forefront of biblical prophesy....where it belongs....to the forefront of the gospel where it does not belong.
As I reflect on this I see myself....along with other Christians....having looked forward joyfully to that day when God opens the eyes of the Jewish people to their savior and their king and messiah....wheretofore they had been blinded for two-thousand years....but increasing numbers of evangelicals seem more concerned with Israel's capital....or some other political event....than the salvation of the Jewish people. (This in no way reflects on the wonderful Christian ministries presenting the gospel and helping the poor of Israel)
God will indeed destroy the enemies of Israel....but He will also judge Israel....before He opens their eyes....and He will judge America as well! Tell me friends....we do still know that we are saved by Grace alone....through faith alone....in Christ alone....right? Tell me that we haven't changed the gospel to fit our political beliefs and personal biases! Tell me that we know that there will be no need for sacrifices.....ever....that all the sacrifices of the Old Testament pointed to the Lamb of God. We would not rejoice over sacrifices once again on the Temple Mount.....but rather in the imminent return of Jesus Christ.....and all of His powerful angels....that such a happening would surely allude to!
We also should know that as far as rebellion to God is concerned....the people of Israel are pretty close to identical to where we are. Their idolatry and rebelliousness to God rivals ours! Know this also....America couldn't save a green stamp....let alone Israel.....if it was not in God's will. How many times did God prove this in the Old Testament that neither Moses nor Gideon nor Joshua had the victory.....but God! Right now....they and we are trusting in Donald Trump....while ignoring God's warnings.
One last thing. There has been a lot of fuss made about President Trump being another Cyrus or Jehu. I have no doubt that he is being used in this by God prophetically....but not to the extent or for the reasons that have been claimed. Donald Trump is not to be trusted....that's what the last four years have proven....and I hope that Benjamin Netanyahu at least has a concern in that area. Moving the embassy was nothing in itself. That was no test. God gave specific warnings to nations that deal with Israel....even in its rebellious state to God as it is now....treat them fairly....don't even deceive them....keep your word if you give it!
"Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation." Psalm 143:6 ESV
As I reflect on this I see myself....along with other Christians....having looked forward joyfully to that day when God opens the eyes of the Jewish people to their savior and their king and messiah....wheretofore they had been blinded for two-thousand years....but increasing numbers of evangelicals seem more concerned with Israel's capital....or some other political event....than the salvation of the Jewish people. (This in no way reflects on the wonderful Christian ministries presenting the gospel and helping the poor of Israel)
God will indeed destroy the enemies of Israel....but He will also judge Israel....before He opens their eyes....and He will judge America as well! Tell me friends....we do still know that we are saved by Grace alone....through faith alone....in Christ alone....right? Tell me that we haven't changed the gospel to fit our political beliefs and personal biases! Tell me that we know that there will be no need for sacrifices.....ever....that all the sacrifices of the Old Testament pointed to the Lamb of God. We would not rejoice over sacrifices once again on the Temple Mount.....but rather in the imminent return of Jesus Christ.....and all of His powerful angels....that such a happening would surely allude to!
We also should know that as far as rebellion to God is concerned....the people of Israel are pretty close to identical to where we are. Their idolatry and rebelliousness to God rivals ours! Know this also....America couldn't save a green stamp....let alone Israel.....if it was not in God's will. How many times did God prove this in the Old Testament that neither Moses nor Gideon nor Joshua had the victory.....but God! Right now....they and we are trusting in Donald Trump....while ignoring God's warnings.
One last thing. There has been a lot of fuss made about President Trump being another Cyrus or Jehu. I have no doubt that he is being used in this by God prophetically....but not to the extent or for the reasons that have been claimed. Donald Trump is not to be trusted....that's what the last four years have proven....and I hope that Benjamin Netanyahu at least has a concern in that area. Moving the embassy was nothing in itself. That was no test. God gave specific warnings to nations that deal with Israel....even in its rebellious state to God as it is now....treat them fairly....don't even deceive them....keep your word if you give it!
"Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation." Psalm 143:6 ESV
