THE MIRACLE CALLED THE STATE OF ISRAEL

“I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them. And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them, saith the Lord thy God.” Amos 9:14-15

The rebirth of the State of Israel in 1948 was a miracle of history. (Ezekiel 37:1-14; Luke 21:29, 30) Never before has a nation been destroyed, its people dispersed to the ends of the earth, and then nearly two thousand years later, regathered to their homeland and reestablished as a nation.

With the approval of the United Nations, Israel declared itself a nation on May 14, 1948. This outraged her sworn enemies, and the armies of seven Arab nations marched on the newborn State. Outnumbered 100 to 1, Israel not only repelled the invading Arab armies, but miraculously acquired more of her ancient land.

The Arab nations were in shock. They had known the Jews in Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus as timid souls who sought to avoid confrontation. But the Jews of the Holy Land were different, they were Zionists who had been steeled by the horrors endured in the Holocaust. These Jews would not be beaten down again, but would persevere in the field of battle.

Once again we have come to the time of year which reminds us of the incredible miracle that is the State of Israel. First comes Memorial Day to honor the memory of Jewish soldiers who gave their lives so that we can have a country. Then, in a most amazing transformation, on the following night we raise the Jewish flag from half-mast to full mast and, in a brief moment we change our sadness and mourning to happiness and rejoicing. I don’t believe that any other country has such a unique ceremony as this.

In Israel, it must be remembered, we are more than just a national entity. This country is the beginning of fulfillment of Jewish prophesy and part and parcel of the Biblical destiny of our people. Our Independence Day is more than a national celebration. It is a religious celebration where we recite Hallel to thank G-d for the incredible miracles He wrought in order to bring about the beginning of the restoration of our ancient homeland.

Will the Miracles Continue?

Although Israel is witnessing the fulfillment of prophecy in her land, she has also been facing many serious challenges as a nation because of compromising the land which God promised His people. Lack of faith on the part of some in political power may cause Israel to suffer temporary set backs, but miracles will continue so long as there is a remnant with faith. God has repeatedly stated that He will honor His promises to the faithful of Israel. Zechariah 8:3, 21-23

The Apostle Paul describes God’s benevolent plan for blessing all of Israel: “For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in. And so all Israel shall be saved ,Yes, as God promised Abraham, Israel will not only be blessed themselves, but will soon be an instrument of God’s blessing to “all the nations of the earth.” Genesis 22:17; Isaiah 2:2-3
GOD BLESS ISRAEL!!!