March for Israel

 

Today, in Washington D.C., over 250,000 are gathered to show support for Israel and to say, "NEVER AGAIN!"  You can view this event and hear the speakers at this link: March for Israel on CBN

Watch and Pray:

• for the safe return of the Israeli hostages
• for the war wounded
• for the families and loved ones of those killed
  
• for the Israeli Defense Force
• for the leaders to have discernment and understanding in decision making
• for Jews all over the world who are experiencing anti-antisemitism (including us)
• for the shalom of Jerusalem
• for Yeshua Ha Mashiach to return -- soon!  

 I hope this event will be available for later viewing.  I especially was blessed to hear a Pakistani American Muslim, Anila Ali, speak of her support of Israel.  Don't miss it.

Last month, Rabbi Jem and I were blessed to attend a local rally for Israel.  As we waved flags, many honked in support.  It did our hearts good to see the many people who came out.

 This is an interesting read from Chabad.org: 

The Promised Land

We find many times in the Chumash that G‑d promised Eretz Yisrael, the Land of Israel, to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and his descendants.

“The L‑rd appeared to Abraham and said, I will give this land to your descendants.” [Bereishit 12:7]

What is so special about Eretz Yisrael

Many of the 613 mitzvot are connected with Eretz Yisrael, e.g. Tithes, the Shmittah [Sabbatical year when the land lies fallow], worshiping and sacrifices in the Temple etc. Eretz Yisrael has a special kedushah — holiness —  read more at this LINK

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I've been blessed to make aliyah two times and I can tell you it is a special place.  We don't know why this has happened, but I can assure you -- Adonai is in control.  This did not take Him by surprise.  

My prayer is that this horrible event will bring every Jew, including the grafted in ones, to their knees and make a commitment to follow Adonai's commandments.   Why? Because the Scripture says:  "Those who keep Torah fight against evil."  This is a spiritual battle, Gail-Friends.  The evil one has come to steal, kill, and destroy.  Let's join the fight in support of Israel - with prayer, praise, and righteousness.  

This verse is still true for Jews as well as those grafted in:  2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 

Read 2 Chronicles in context and you will see clearly that "turn from their wicked ways" means obey His commandments.   We were born for such a time as this -- to proclaim obedience to Torah -- and the saving blood of Yeshua Ha Mashiach as the payment for our sins (disobedience to Torah).

Please Pray With Me

 

Today is the day officially set aside in the United States of America as The National Day of Prayer.  People all of the country will be praying for our country, our leaders, and for each one of us as citizens.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (below) is often quoted about saving America, but I believe it is mostly misunderstood.  Please read this scripture in context. The people had thrown Adonai's Torah behind their backs -- scorned it -- refused to obey His laws.  Our country, including many, many churches have done the same.

Beloved, this is the gospel of true repentance: Turn from your disobedience to His laws (Torah), accept that Yeshua is the only payment for those sins, and walk in obedience to Torah. This will save our land.

Prior to learning about God's Torah, I was taught that we don't have to obey Adonai's laws any longer.  That stumped me because Yeshua and His disciples obeyed them.  Even the apostle, Paul, obeyed them.  It's sad that people teach this lie. 

 Another thing I was taught is that there's no way we can't keep all of His laws.  This is true because some are for men, some are for women, and some can only be obeyed in the land of Israel.  Nevertheless, many teachers say we're not under the Law, and that it's no longer applicable.  This is a falsehood aka LIE.

I saw a graphic this week that I have to share with you:

 

 These things are only the beginning.  There are laws related to business, agriculture, treatment of animals, personal relations, marriage, children -- and much more.

 Remember, dear Gail-Friends, Yeshua said, "If you love Me, keep My commandments." 

He also said, "Take my yoke upon you, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light."  He obeyed Torah, kept Adonai's Sabbath, (not the one established by the Roman Catholic Church) observed the feasts and festivals, and told his disciples to teach this when He gave The Great Commission."   (Matthew 28:18-20) :

 ¹⁸ Yeshua came and talked with them. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹ Therefore, go and make people from all nations into talmidim, immersing them into the reality of the Father, the Son and the Ruach HaKodesh, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember! I will be with you always, yes, even until the end of the age. (Complete Jewish Bible)

If you believe that Yeshua is God in the flesh (the Great Three in One), then the commandments He spoke of are indeed His Torah -- His commandments -- the Law.  And, nothing He taught the disciples while on earth is in conflict with, or disobedient to, the Torah.  

Most people have never studied (or believed) the book of Leviticus, which details many of the laws of Adonai.  Therefore, we are seeing a great apostasy in the church today because people are not being obedient to many, many of God's laws.  Preachers teach their people to disobey God.  They probably are unaware of  the words of Yeshua in Revelation 22:

¹⁴ How blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they have the right to eat from the Tree of Life and go through the gates into the city! ¹⁵ Outside are the homosexuals, those involved with the occult and with drugs, the sexually immoral, murderers, idol-worshippers, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. (Complete Jewish Bible)

  The world will be a better place when revival comes, and this is what I'm praying for -- a revival of holiness.  That holiness is detailed in His Torah.  I pray you will read it and obey it.  

Wisdom Wednesdays - America's Only Hope

Rabbi Jem spoke to us at our Erev Shabbat service about patriotism.  His passion and love for America touched everyone's heart.  It got me thinking about patriotism and the future of our country.


We've seen a big change over the last almost eight years.  Our president promised "change" and boy has he brought it.  Here are the changes he's brought:

Perversion and disobedience to G-d's laws.  He has championed abortion, homosexuality and same sex marriage. He's held up depraved entertainers as role models for young people.  Ex: Beyonce and Jayzee.

Danger to women and children through his "edict" that trans-genders must be allowed to use the restrooms of their choice.  Since this change, there have been numerous reports of attacks and rapes.

Politically Correct Speech.  Words have been changed to new meanings.  What was formerly thought of as evil is now espoused as good.  Certain words cannot be spoken without reproach or a demand of apology.

Encouraged lawlessness.  By allowing illegal immigration, he has encouraged people to disobey America's laws.


Destruction of the auto industry.  Just look at the city of Detroit, and the local car dealerships that were forced out of business through his policies.

Destruction of business.  Many have had to go out of business because of the changes he has brought.  Ex:  the bakery that was forced out of business because they refused to bake a cake for a homosexual wedding.

Destruction of our  economy.  The current unemployment numbers do not reflect the people who have given up finding jobs.  Employers have had to downsize and / or put people on part-time work due to the requirements for insurance coverage.

Destruction of the medical industry through his Affordable Care Act (which was not affordable and continues to increase in price).  We've seen many doctors go out of business in our area because of the changes he's brought.

Destruction of the insurance industry.   Companies are now finding that they cannot continue to operate under the ACA and have experienced tremendous losses.

Destruction of our military.  He's forced over 200 generals, admirals and senior officers to resign.  The Pentagon said they had lost confidence in their ability to lead.  This due to the president's policy to allow open homosexuality in the military.  He has also reduced our ranks to dangerous levels.


Racism.  Prior to his term, race relations had advanced steadily since the days of Dr Martin Luther King.  Since his election, he has fueled racism with his remarks and his actions.  Instead of attempting to calm riots, he has encouraged them.  He had ample opportunities to lift up his fellow blacks.  He could have started programs to teach young boys to be gentlemen, to get an education, and to be good citizens.  Instead he's done the opposite.

Attacks on America by Muslims.  He has protected them and aided them by refusing to acknowledge that the religion encourages attacks on Christians and Jews.  Before you judge me for the statement, read their holy book.  Be sure to get an older version, not the current one that has been white-washed.

I could go on and on...and on.  Suffice it to say that this president is not a patriot.  He does not love America, and he wants to change it even more. A vote for the current Democrat nominee will bring more of the same type of change.  She is cut from the same cloth - lies, deceit, depravity, lawlessness, and most of all a lack of  fear of the L-rd.  She's not a patriot either.


Proverbs 6 is clear on these things:

 A scoundrel, a vicious man,
lives by crooked speech, winking his eyes, 

shuffling his feet, pointing with his fingers. With deceit in his heart,
he is always plotting evil and sowing discord.

Therefore disaster suddenly overcomes him;
unexpectedly, he is broken beyond repair.

There are six things Adonai hates,
seven which he detests:
 a haughty look, a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,

a heart that plots wicked schemes,
feet swift in running to do evil, 

 a false witness who lies with every breath,
and him who sows strife among brothers.

In spite of all of this, I am not cast down. I have hope and I encourage you to have it, too.  In my Bible study this week, I read this in Psalm 47: 8-10

God rules the nations;
God sits on his holy throne. 

The leaders of the people gather together,
the people of the God of Avraham;
for the rulers of the earth belong to God,
who is exalted on high.

We don't always know why G-d allows things to happen.  But in the case of America, I know we're reaping what we've sown.  As a country, we have turned out backs on Him and His laws.  The Ten Commandments used to be posted on the walls of America's school rooms and on the walls of courthouses, too.  Now, those holy, preserving words have been rejected and removed one by one.

This verse is often quoted, but mostly misunderstood:

If my people, who bear My Name, 

will humble themselves, 

pray, 

seek my face,

and turn from their evil ways, 

I will hear from heaven, 

forgive their sin 

and heal their land.

(2 Chronicles 7:14)

Our only hope as individuals, and as a country, is to repent of our sin, accept ADONAI through Yeshua the Messiah, and return to obeying His laws.  This includes observing Torah, His Sabbath and His Appointed Times. This is my prayer for the future of America.

***Please read my post Remember America's History to see how far we have strayed from the beginning of our country.

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