Shalom is a way of life here. We speak that word many times a day, but it is a daily choice on the mind and heart to live in peace. It requires determination, and courage to continually allow the Spirit of God to wash away the ‘hits’ and ‘tensions’ that wash over all in our nation. We have the LORD and His Word, we have HOPE and JOY. Not so in the war torn Middle East that seeks to choke out our LIFE! This is a ‘severe’ letter, but as people of prayer, I pray that you will discern the battle that is within our cities, neighborhoods and streets. No one is safe. Thank you for standing with us in this shocking development.
Terror in Jerusalem does not just happen. It is calculated, and carefully coordinated by senior PA politicians to inflict the greatest pain into Israel through lies, damning propaganda, and via their flowering youth now monsters of murder via, rocks, knives and screwdrivers. Gaza is the 2nd front with rocket attacks. ISIS represents the 3rd front secreted in Jerusalem’s Old City and Gaza. This beautiful generation of young Palestinians are only being obedient in acting out the lies they have grown up with from mother’s milk; as did their fathers and their grandfathers and their great grandfathers… history is repeating itself before our very eyes.
Thank you for praying into the heart of the Father. Thank you for refusing to hate or take sides.
Thank you for your love for souls, and your faith in the full counsel of God. We must refresh our souls in the Word daily. It should be like taking a swim in sweet fresh water. May the Lord strengthen you, keep you and prosper you as you choose to Bless.
I am writing early this morning from my office, which affords me a view of the ancient hills of Benjamin. I see stones terraces that were placed there by hand 3,000 years ago. I look down into the valley where lush vineyards flourish as they did in David’s day. I lift my eyes to the West and look out in the distance where Joshua set up borders for the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. My heart is filled with gratefulness for the privilege of living here with my family at this challenging time in history. If our faith is to grow it grows today, for it is the only day that we live! Be in touch. Every blessing, Please read 2 Thessalonians Chapter 1 & 2:1-4.
Meridel and Men. (Jay, David, Chris, Josh and Daniel.)