Written by Jerry Robinson
Originally Posted on 2/12/2007
"For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle..." (Zechariah 14:2 KJV)
The nation of Israel is simply an enigma to most people. No other nation in history has been persecuted and its capital city so reviled as Israel, and its city Jerusalem. Unfortunately, the underlying destructive threat of anti-Semitism thrives into our modern day and is experiencing a revival of major proportions in our day. I believe that over the next several years, its intoxicating effects will become overwhelming. This is fitting as many prophetic passages from the Bible signify that in the last days, Israel would gradually become the focal point of all of the nations of the world. Interestingly, the continuing crisis in Iraq and Iran has turned the world's attention towards this volatile region known as the Middle East.
Today, the Israeli state is under tremendous global pressure to stop defending itself from the onslaught of radical Muslims who deeply desire the destruction of the Jewish state. Only time will tell where everything is heading. But we know one thing for certain. The Righteous King of Israel, Jesus Christ, will return soon for His own people at the Rapture and will later make war against the nations who have desired and sought Israel's destruction. The plan of God cannot, and will not, be thwarted forever.
The Psalmist encourages us today to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem." (Psalms 122:6 KJV) Are you praying the peace of Jewish men, women, and children? It is your right and duty as a Christian to appeal to the King of Heaven to protect His chosen nation. As a born-again child of God, when you talk, he listens!
Prayer Focus: "Lord, your people Israel are once again at the mercy of evil leaders. Please intervene upon their behalf for your own Name's sake. Father, protect them by Your mighty power. Come quickly Lord Jesus!"
Jerry Robinson is the founder of Jerry Robinson Ministries, a ministry devoted to taking the Gospel of Jesus' First Coming to the unbeliever, and the Good News of Jesus' Second Coming to the Global church. He is an ordained minister, writer, and speaker and holds university degrees in International Economics and Religious Studies. Additionally, Jerry operates jerryrobinson.org, an internationally known website that archives and analyzes global events through the lens of biblical prophecy.