By Joseph Korson
Isaiah 62:1 “For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.”
The main topic of conversation in Israel today is of course the war being waged against the forces of darkness manifest in the Islamic terror group of Hamas. I was just now speaking with friends and we all agreed that this war feels different than the conflicts we experienced before. When we analyzed the ‘why’ of this feeling we concluded that it was because of how completely twisted this conflict has become in the eyes of the world.
While every Israeli knows deeply how this conflict is justified and how proud we are in the way our IDF forces have tried to preserve the lives of both Israelis and Palestinians we are bewildered at the outright and unjustified distortion of reality that is being portrayed in the west. We are dumbfounded at how our supposed closest ally is rewarding the genocidal terrorists in Gaza through a misguided truce. How can this be when the facts are easy to find and the truth is plain to see?
By now I am sure most of you have been ‘bombarded’ and challenged by the onslaught of reporting and opinions and the more you hear the more it tests you and the position you once held in regards to Israel. I am sure that some of you who once stood confidently for the Nation of Israel are now being tried in extraordinary ways. I also know that some of you are no longer so sure that your stand for Israel is the righteous one.
Imagine for a moment what it is like for us here in Israel when we are facing an enemy that is terrorizing the whole nation and at the same time we are being abandoned and ridiculed by the whole world. Imagine how it feels for us to know in the core of our humanity that we have no choice but to defend ourselves and yet we are told that what we are doing is ‘disproportionate’ or ‘genocidal’. When we see the mass rallies taking place all over the world against us and the obvious distortions and lies being spewed by the media our sense of isolation and rage at the injustice of it all grows more acute every day.
We don’t have the luxury of being somewhere else where we can weigh the information presented to us and then decide what is right or wrong. We are here on the front-lines and the indulgence of choice or opinion has been taken away from us. The choice to live or die is all that is left for us here in Israel. So despite what the world thinks we must persevere and fight the good fight.
Make no mistake my friends; you are in this war as well. The difference is that you can choose to fight for Gods plan for the Nation of Israel or not. As believers you have an advantage. You have the Bible to inform you about what is happening and why. The Bible also informs you on how to act in these times.
I ask you right now to put on the full Armor of God and join the war being waged in the spiritual. The spiritual war is raging even more so than the physical war and you are the targets. You are the innocents who are being bombarded with missiles of lies and distortions. You are being viciously attacked by principalities, by powers, by the rulers of the darkness of this world, by spiritual wickedness in high places with the one goal of tearing you away from the Truth.
You have the tools in the Word of God to fight the spiritual fight. Our vision with the ‘News from Jerusalem’ blog is to arm you with the Truth about the physical Israel as well. You must arm yourself with knowledge! Our enemies are cunning and are working tirelessly to take you out of the battle. You too must be tireless in your search for Gods truth because when you lose confidence and have no answer to the lies of the enemy you become weak and it is then that our enemy can come in and destroy you.
I ask you to become the warriors you were called to be on behalf of the one true God! The God of Israel!
Isiah 63:6
“I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,”
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Sandra says
Excellent article, completely agree, Israel’s true Christian friends all support the IDF and what they will achieve.
Audrey Youngman says
An excellent well written article. When will the rest of the world wake up to the
fact that Hammas places it weapons next to hospitals etc. I weep.
Claire says
I agree, they are cowards that fire weaponry from school playgrounds, hospitals etc and commandeer ambulances to transport not patients but weaponry.
I think the IDF are very brave to destroy all the tunnels and I pray that G-d will lead them to find every single one of them as soon as possible. Shalom.
Karin Haaf says
Thank you for telling us what’s really going on in and about Israel…
We stand with you in our prayers and we openly lift our voice wherever we can…
May Israel seek the Holy One for shelter and not trust in the nations anymore! We pray for you to keep strong and not bow to the world!
We know we are one in the Messiah and we want to know you that you are not forgotten!
Be bold, for the mighty One of Israel never slumbers nor sleeps!
Shalom
Karin from Germany
Jill says
Have faith and be courageous. Stand strong Israel and the IDF. The one true God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will continue to protect you and the land He promised. My household and many other true Christian Americans stand behind you and your fight. Psalms 91
Jean says
Well said Sandra and Karen. I agree whole heartedly with you both. True believers all over the world are praying for Israel and know that God is still on the Throne and will keep His covenant with His chosen people.
Stay strong Israel, we love you in the name of Yesua. X
Stephanie Heller says
As American Christians, my husband and I continue to stand firm for Israel. We, like you, are very dismayed and even angered at the media coverage we see. Thank you for your stories & reports which help us spread the truth to others.
Gena M says
God Bless you all! There are MANY of us here in the USA who are not fooled by the lies and distortions.
David Powell says
I will never turn my back on Israel. I support you military forces 100%. America is on a course of destruction by the enemies of God and Christianity. Jerusalem will never fall to a foreign entity.
Your enemies will never become victorious of Israel. Any peace deal presented to you from
the United States will be misguided. I totally reject the two State plan. No two objects cannot
occupy the same space. I stand by Israel through this difficult time. The hand of God protects
Israel.
Shalom
David Powell
John Tate says
The fact that Israel exists is proof of God’s promises to the Jewish people. Christians should have no issues in supporting Israel
Jacki says
Thank the Lord there are more than you know about, from the west, that actually understand what is going on, and trying to dispel all the lies that are throughout the world. Keeping Israel and Jerusalem in prayers…
LInda says
The media is indeed very biased, but true Christians follow Jesus and understand how special Israel is, and your right to defend yourselves. God is a powerful God and the enemy is not to be feared if we are living in obedience and seeking His guidance and wisdom. We are a small country here in New Zealand, but have many wonderful Christians praying for you, so don’t despair thinking so many are against you. Like the multitude of stars lighting up the dark sky, the prayers of Christians all around the world, shine much brighter than anything the enemy tries to throw at Israel or us. Stay strong Israel, continue to pray and have courage because God keeps His promises.
God Bless and thank you for the updates.
Tom Brennan says
Great work ! When you read the Book of Joshua you hear the Almighty tell him, over and over “be strong and curageous”. “as I was wth Moses so I shall be wih you” When the people are assembled to cross over the Jordan to take possession of The Land, they hear this again. The Jordan is halted miraculously when the priests carrying the Ark stand in the water. The Jordan is crossed.
Israel you have crossed the Jordan never to retreat. Be strong and courageous !
Patti Erickson says
The Scriptures tell us the nations will all war against Israel and it is happening right before our eyes, and especially yours there on the frontlines of the terror of it all. Every country is beleaguered with economic woes, religious conflicts, immorality and evil occurring rampantly, and Israel is regrettably the obvious one to blame (isn’t everyone else pointing the finger in your direction?); you are the scapegoat, the target to bully, to take their anger and regression out on. How easy to join the crowd rather than look at the “log in your own eye” (Matthew 7:1-5). The good news is that God is for you and that no weapon formed against you will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). So tightly we have to cling to God’s faithful promises in His Word. As it is often declared, we have read the Book and we know Who wins in the end! He will never leave you nor forsake you – you have His Word!!
Roberta Schroeder says
The Lord will give Israel and her followers the strength to endure. We need to leave behind our
complacency, fear, and put on the armor He gave us. Yes, the very existence of Israel is proof
that there is, indeed a mighty God. Stand up and support His people. It may cost us a lot even
our lives, but His strength and power get us through. We have the Promise…we know the end
of The Book. In the mighty name of of our Lord Yeshua
Ida says
Not all of us in the West agree with the decisions our government is making, as a matter of fact we face a fight daily with our own elected official in the White House. I did not vote for this official and do not agree with his treatment of Israel. Many of us in the West are praying for you and we believe you have the right to defend yourself, don’t let what you hear in he media make you believe we are against you, WE ARE NOT! We are blessed to be able to sit back and choose what to believe but from within there are those who would slowly erode that freedom. Our own elected leader is hard at work to bring us down as well and hand us over to terrorists and there are those here who are working tirelessly to stop him. We are hoping and praying that those who voted for the leader of this US have come to realize what a mistake it has been. Never give up hope, we are in this together.
J.G.S Editor says
Shalom, I am so blessed to read all the comments of support, love and prayers. It is encouraging to know that so many of Gods warriors are standing strongly with the Nation of Israel in these trying times. It is sometimes hard to gain perspective when you are immersed in the battlefield here in the Land. I pray for a special blessing for all of you and that the Lord will preserve you in the days ahead!
Teresa says
Israel is still loved by many Americans. We can’t believe that the leadership in our country does not show more support. God Bless Israel!
Linda Sue says
Rest assured many are not fooled by the media coverage we see. We still remember that God will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who cure Israel. I really appreciate your blog. If you want proof that your blog is being fought by our spiritual enemy, here it is–your blog always goes to my junk file instead of my inbox. No matter what I do, my computer keeps sending it there. Keep up the good work. I am praying for you and your country from Kansas USA.