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Miracle Regathering in View :: By Terry James

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Israel, the most hated nation in the world—the most hated nation in history, is also the most beloved. God loves Israel with godly passion that is unmatched. Because of His absolute love for the Jewish people –for the nation—Israel has been and is today the one nation on earth almost all other nations of earth would like to see eradicated.

This is because Lucifer, the fallen one –Satan—wants to destroy Israel, and he is the entity who, for the time being, has a large degree of control over the unregenerate people of this fallen world. He is the father of lies and the lost of this world are his children, according to God’s word. Only when people come to redemption through Jesus Christ are they taken out of the devil’s grip.

God’s prophetic word, the Bible, tells that hatred for Israel will be the way things are until the very end when Satan’s dictator, Antichrist, will seek to totally destroy the Jewish people. We have seen the beginnings of that end times destructive action.

Even in America, the nation that has been the most pro-Israel, has of late shown great growth in anti-Semitism –hatred for the Jewish race and for their country, Israel.

Because I couldn’t explain the truth about the hatred for Israel going on any better than does this article, I’ll use this excerpt to illustrate.

Anti-Semitism has always existed in the world. There has never been a time when the Jewish People have not been victimized by Satan’s savage attacks against them. Even today in America—probably the least anti-Semitic nation on earth, the Anti-Defamation League reports the highest level of anti- Semitism since World War II.

At its core is Satan fomenting hatred among men against the Children of the God of Israel, generation after generation. He cleverly disguises each campaign with a compelling lie wrapped in a plan designed to rid the world of a perceived ill blamed on the Jews. From the very first attempt to destroy the Jews—Pharaoh’s murder of all the male Hebrew babies—to Herod’s order to kill all male babies under 2 years old two thousand years ago, the serpent’s scheme was to defeat God’s plan to bring forth the Messiah of Israel. He failed—miserably! Yet, the campaign of hatred marches on because the great redemption story is not over. Because the Jewish People and Israel play a major role in Last Days prophecy, Satan is still hard at work opposing God’s plan. The impetus he is using to rally hatred against the Jew today is a powerful anti-Israel (and pro-Palestinian) deception, wrapped in false humanitarian claims and causes. Understand: Deception is a hallmark of the Last Days (Matthew 24:11). For the minuscule size of the country, the lack of natural resources, or strategic seaport, one has to question why Israel is always at the center of world controversy—her existence continually hanging in the balance. We see Israel at the epicenter of a boiling cauldron of increasingly violent factions rising up within the vast Arab lands surrounding her. The world has been told, and has almost mindlessly accepted, claims that all unrest in the Middle East is Israel’s fault—that if the Jews would give the Land “back to the Palestinians” there would be peace in the world and terrorism would end. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is setting the stage to draw all nations into a final cataclysmic showdown in the Middle East—the nations may think it is against Israel, but they will find out it is against her God!” (True indicators of the last days, Jewish Voice Ministries International, By Jonathan BernisMost, December 1, 2015)

At the same time anti-Semitism is on the rise as an indicator that this generation is nearing the end of the Church Age, there has arisen another indicator that further solidifies my belief of just how near might be the Tribulation era, thus the Rapture of the Church which will precede that horrific time for all humanity.

There is a call going out today that is like a magnet. We have witnessed the Call since the fall of the Berlin Wall and beyond. God is causing the release of His beloved people from around the world.

An article came across my desk pinpointing this Call that is being issued by Jewish clerics.

In a rare consensus, an impressive array of some of the most prominent rabbis of this generation came together in a declaration saying that there are no longer any valid excuses: Jews must act on the Torah commandment to move to Israel.

The consensus came as the first stage in an ongoing multi-faceted project initiated by Joshua Wander, a resident of the Mount of Olives. This stage was timed to coincide with the week in which Jews around the world read the section of the Torah in which God tells Abraham to leave his father’s land.

Hashem said to Avram, “Go forth from your native land and from your father’s house to the land that I will show you. Genesis 12:1…

The project, named appropriately enough “Bring Them Home”, will be launched on Thursday with a series of video lectures given by prominent rabbis explaining why the Biblical imperative to move to Israel is in a new, more imperative stage. The five-minute videos will feature Rabbi Zeev Leff, Rabbi Nachman Kahane, Rabbi Chaim Soloveichik, Rabbi Danny Myers, Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twersky, Rebbetzin Tzipporah Heller, Rabbi Shalom Gold, Rabbi Aryeh Shapira, and Rabbi Mordechai Machlis. All of these rabbis are respected leaders in the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) movement. Several other rabbis are involved in the project but have not yet prepared video statements for release…https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/139513/major-rabbis-unite-in-decisive-call-for-all-jews-to-return-from-exile-its-time/

This miracle nation called Israel, presently so hated and reviled, is slated for Glory beyond any other experienced by a people or its homeland. They have God’s word on it.

“And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.” (Isa. 11:11)

Lord’s Prayer :: By Dennis Huebshman

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Most of the time, when we think of the “Lord’s Prayer,” we think of the one given in Matthew 6:9-13, “Pray then like this: Our Father in Heaven; hallowed be Your name. Your Kingdom come; Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts [sins] as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” (ESV – Emphasis mine)

This was the original KJV prayer, but later the phrase, “For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever” was added to some translations. Doctor J. Vernon McGee explained that when the original King James Version was translated, they used the best manuscripts they had at the time. Later, manuscripts were located that included this last phrase. Not all of the newer Bible versions include this phrase.

The “Lord’s Prayer” is recited in some evangelical churches each time they meet. It contains very good instructional information, but was meant as a teaching tool from the Savior for His disciples. Possibly a better title would be “The Apostles’ Prayer.” It wasn’t meant to be vain repetition, as given in Matthew 6:7.

Not to take away any importance from this prayer, the one we should take a serious look at is the one from John 17. It shows just how much the Father, Son and Holy Spirit really loves us, and is just as important today as it was the moment Jesus gave it. Jesus went to the Father in prayer just before His arrest and crucifixion, and it was a plea, not only for His disciples’ welfare, but ours as well. It was meant for all who would come to Him to be their Savior from Calvary until the end of time on this earth. His prayer was given to us by John to show that Jesus had fully submitted to the Father’s will.

He was setting up the ‘covenant of the Cross’; and all who will grasp the very deep love that Jesus had for us, and all who will call on Him to forgive their sins and ask Him to be our Savior will be saved. The event about to take place was pre-ordained all the way back to the creation of this earth, as God knew He would have to ultimately supply the only sacrifice He could ever accept to cover our sins (Acts 2:21 and Romans 10:9-13).

In John 16:13-15, Jesus let the disciples know that they would not be left alone after His departure. He told them the Holy Spirit (Helper) would come to them when He returned to Heaven. “When the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take what is Mine, and declare it to you. All that the Father has is Mine; therefore, I said that He will take what is Mine and declare it to you.”

The actual “public” arrival of the Holy Spirit is given in Acts 2. From that time on, the apostles, who had previously been apprehensive, suddenly became bold in declaring Jesus as Lord. The event is known as Pentecost, and is the Greek name for “Shavuot” or Feast of Weeks in Hebrew. It is the spring harvest festival of the Israelites, and was in progress when the Holy Spirit arrived. For Christians, it is fifty days after Easter Sunday. Please note, the Holy Spirit has always been a part of the Trinity, and has been active throughout all the history of this earth.

Going back to John 17, Jesus had already told the disciples all that would be taking place. While still in their presence, He demonstrated what it was like to talk to the Father from the heart. Our Savior knew His time here had arrived, and He asked that as the Father’s Son, He be glorified for what was about to take place. His prayer showed just how “intimate” we should be with our God.

The significance of Jesus’ sacrifice could not be fully understood by the apostles or anyone else at that moment. There are even people today who do not understand how one event would be crucial for every person who ever lived, or ever will live, on this earth. His blood sacrifice reached back to those in God’s will before Calvary, which was shown in His statement in John 17:10, “All Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them” (Also see John 16:15). The Old Testament prophets knew there would be a Messiah, yet they did not know exactly when He would appear. It is similar to our waiting for His call for us to “meet Him in the air” as given in 1 Thessalonians 4:17.

There were many sacrifices established in the Old Testament, and they had to be repeated over and over to show submission to the Father’s will. However, when Our Savior willingly gave Himself as the perfect sinless sacrifice, it was once and for all (John 10:18).

Hebrews 10:4;12 “For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sin. But when Christ had offered for all time, a single sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Father.” Verse 18 states, “Where there is forgiveness of these [all sins], there is no longer any offering for sin.”

The significance of Jesus sitting down next to the Father shows completion, and a position of authority.

Luke 4:17-21, “And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to Him [in the Synagogue]. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written; The spirit of the Lord is upon Me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives; and recovering of sight to the blind; to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. And He rolled up the scroll, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed upon Him. And He began to say to them; Today, this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” The passage He read was from Isaiah 61.

The Pharisees did not acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah, and took this action as an insult. Main problem is they expected the Messiah to arrive with full pomp and circumstance, and the religious leaders believed they would be publicly rewarded for their “devout” service to God. Our Savior knew that most people would not, and will not, accept Him as their Savior (Matthew 7:13-14). In His prayer to the Father, He plainly stated He was not only asking the Father to bless the ones that had been with Him, but for all “who will believe in Me through their word” (John 7:20). That includes all of us, and everyone through the coming Millennial reign.

For all true believers, we need to go to the Father regularly with praise and thanksgiving for all He has done for us. He is responsible for every breath we take. Also, we need to ask that He provide our needs, and to bless all our loved ones. We always should end our prayer with, “In Jesus Name,” as it was His sacrifice that gives us the right to individually call out to our Lord God. We do not need to speak to the Father through any mortal person on this earth. That is part of the gift we were given at Calvary.

For someone just starting their relationship with the Father, prayer can seem to be a bit intimidating. However, keep in mind, He already knows our every thought and need; but as with any good “parent,” He would like for us to ask Him anyway. As time passes, it gets easier to talk to Him, if only in our minds. I have even simply said, “Father, I need your help” as my whole message to Him. Sometimes, I just say, “Thank you, Father, for loving me so.”

What we are really looking forward to is being in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Then we can personally thank Him face-to-face. My only concern is expressed in the song, “I Can Only Imagine” with the line, “Will I be able to speak at all?” Talking to the Father and Son with the help of the Holy Spirit is preparing the way for us for the moment we finally get Home.

Now is not too early to start talking to Him. All the signs show the last main prophecy before the Tribulation to be fulfilled is the Rapture. Also, nothing else has to happen prior to this as everything is in place right now. God is patient in giving us time to repent and call on Him (2 Peter 3:9), but He won’t wait much longer. Today would be an excellent time to have an “intimate” talk with the Father.

Come Lord Jesus! (Maranatha)

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