An Appeal To Pastors: Don’t Keep Silent On Israel

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ByJan Markell
October 18, 2023

It is true—the headlines, photos, and videos coming out of the current Mideast conflict are not seeker-sensitive. They won’t make church attendees feel good. Talking about the sensitive situation won’t fit into any church-growth strategy. It won’t encourage anyone to become purpose-driven. It could even create divisiveness.

Evangelical Foolishness​

I checked the website of the largest evangelical organization—the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). Wouldn’t they have a banner headline calling on us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem? Actually, their banner was all about racial justice.

Scrolling down, they have a blurb in an article written that Israel should not act out of revenge and that they should support the dignity of all people affected. Note to the NAE: Terrorists have no dignity. They are evil. They are demonized.

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An Appeal To Pastors: Don't Keep Silent On Israel

This is an appeal to pastors to not keep silent. Help your flock understand that Christians are often the greatest friend Israel has. At the very least, instruct them on how to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” (Psalm 122:6).

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[1LoverofGod]

I believe the obligation to support Israel doesn't lay just upon Pastors, but every believer who has been "grafted in" to the promises of the Covenant God made with the nation of Israel.

We are obligated to stand with her and pray for her as we see in Psalm 122:6-7 that we ought to be praying for Israel.

"6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May they prosper who love you.
7 Peace be within your walls,
Prosperity within your palaces.”
Psalm 122:6-7

Note Paul's words here ....

17 And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree,

18 do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.

20 Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear.
21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either.

22 Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

It's Because of Israel's covenant with God that we are included as grafted in "branches".
So this obligated all of us to support and pray for Israel.

Remember God's Words:

"I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Genesis 12:3

 

[mattfivefour]

I believe the obligation to support Israel doesn't lay just upon Pastors, but every believer who has been "grafted in" to the promises of the Covenant God made with the nation of Israel.

 

[Les123]

My church here boldly supports Israel and in all the ways the Bible describes us to, as mentioned above by Rose. It is really great to be a part of this group of saints. Thanks to the Lord!

 

[Andy C]

Amen, good post sister.