Latest Posts

Still Small Voice – 3 Adar 5783 / 24. Februar 2023

Liebe Freunde:

Der Mensch kann zuweilen so entmutigend sein. Sind die Kriege und Kriegsgerüchte, die Wirbelstürme, Erdbeben und Zyklone nicht schon Katastrophen genug? Der Mensch hat das Bedürfnis, weitaus größere, von ihm selbst verursachte Tragödien zu erzwingen. Ich beziehe mich jetzt auf die Justizreformen, die in Israel rasch durchgeführt werden. Werden sie zu einer besseren Demokratie in Israel führen, oder zu einer gescheiterten Demokratie? Bitte bleibt bei mir, wenn ich versuche auszudrücken, wie wir als Familie mit den Veränderungen zurechtkommen.

“Und Jesus redete ein Gleichnis zu ihnen zu diesem Zweck, dass die Menschen allezeit beten und nicht verzagen sollen.”

Lukas 18,1

Ich setze mich hin, um zu schreiben, und ich bin unruhig, ruhelos und verwundert. Verwirrung versucht, meinen Geist zu vernebeln. Die Zukunft meines Landes (Israel) scheint so dunkel zu sein. Ist es entführt worden? Ich widerstehe dem schrecklichen Gefühl der Schwere und versuche, das Für und Wider der neuen israelischen Regierung von beiden Seiten zu betrachten. Was geschieht also? Das ultimative Beispiel für gelebte Demokratie zeigt sich auf der einen Seite in ruhigen, entschlossenen Demonstrationen. Letzte Woche fanden nicht weniger als 300-350.000 Menschen den Weg nach Jerusalem, um ihre Bestürzung über das Vorgehen unserer Regierung zum Ausdruck zu bringen. Sie kamen in überfüllten Zügen an, weil Miri Regev, die Verkehrsministerin, sich weigerte, zusätzliche Züge einzusetzen. Überfüllte Busse warteten ruhig in langen Staus bis in die Stadt. Die Menschenmassen liefen zum Obersten Gerichtshof und zur Knesset. Keine “Linken”, wie die derzeitige Koalition sie bezeichnete. Israelis aller Glaubensrichtungen kamen, um persönlich abzustimmen. Mit und ohne Kippot, links, rechts und in der Mitte, ganz normale Familien kamen, um ihre Bestürzung über das, was geschieht, zum Ausdruck zu bringen. Es gab keine Gewalt, nur stolze Israelis, die Fahnen trugen. Wenn diese Demonstration nicht der ultimative Ausdruck von Demokratie war, dann weiß ich nicht, was es ist.

Was ist mit den beabsichtigten rechtlichen Änderungen, die die neue Regierung durchsetzen will? Ja, es sind Änderungen erforderlich, Reformen, die wohl überlegt und durchdacht sein müssen, aber bitte … mit einem Hammer … nicht mit einem Vorschlaghammer. Während seiner Amtszeit als Präsident des Obersten Gerichtshofs hat Aharon Barak viele Änderungen an der Justiz vorgenommen, von denen einige wieder rückgängig gemacht werden müssen, während andere völlig akzeptabel sind. Die Befürchtung der meisten Israelis ist, dass die Änderungen, die jetzt auf dem Tisch liegen, sehr persönlich sind – kein Wunder, wenn der Premierminister selbst noch angeklagt ist! Ein Mann, der wegen Anstiftung zum Terror angeklagt und verurteilt wurde, ist sein Minister für nationale Sicherheit? Es gibt Mitglieder der Knesset, die aufstehen, aber nicht genügend. Als der israelische Ausnahmejournalist Alon Ben David auf Kanal 13 zu Wort kam, wandte er sich an die wahren Helden der derzeitigen Regierung, die Helden Israels, und fragte, warum sie auf tönernen Füßen stehen und sich nicht trauen, gegen die Travestie, die sich vor unseren Augen abspielt, zu sprechen. (Vielen Dank an Sheila Raviv für diese letzte Erkenntnis).

Gib uns Augen, um zu sehen:

Wir sehen, was wir uns geweigert haben zu glauben, dass es jemals so weit kommen würde. Unsere Sicht von Zion ist die biblische: Sieg über Niederlage, Freude über Leid, Befreiung eines lange versklavten Volkes. Aber wir übersehen etwas. Wir müssen unsere Füße auf den Boden stellen und fragen: “Warum lässt Gott zu, dass alles mit Lichtgeschwindigkeit zum Teufel geht? Ist es das, was nötig ist, um sein Volk und ja, die Kirche, aufzuwecken?” Entweder anerkennt die Kirche Israel nicht, oder sie macht ein Idol aus ihr? Wo ist der Mittelweg?

Wenn es um Israel geht, hat einer meiner Söhne scharfsinnig festgestellt: “Leider ist Israel für viele Christen zu einem Götzen geworden, der nichts falsch machen kann. Aber das ist eine Art von Blindheit. Israel ist dabei, ein jüdischer Iran zu werden, wegen der strengen religiösen Kontrolle, die durch diese Regierung ausgeübt wird.” Haltet einmal inne und bedenkt das!

Die Welt, in der wir leben, ist ein gebrochener, sündenkranker Ort, und leider unterscheidet sich Israel in dieser Hinsicht nicht von anderen Völkern. Wir sehen ein schockierendes Streben nach absoluter Kontrolle, das auf dem Rücken der Durchschnittsbürger ausgetragen wird. Die Mittelschicht trägt die Last der Überbesteuerung, der niedrigen Löhne und der Kosten, die dadurch entstehen, dass sie ihre Söhne und Töchter drei Jahre lang an die Front schicken müssen, um sich Feinden auf allen Seiten zu stellen. Aber was ist mit dem Feind direkt in unseren Lager? Wie Solhenyitzen so treffend feststellte:

“Die Grenze zwischen Gut und Böse verläuft direkt durch jedes menschliche Herz.”

Eine Geschichtsstunde:

Man kann das moderne Israel nicht sehen, ohne auf das historische Deutschland zurückzublicken. Seien wir ehrlich, das moderne Israel ist aus dem Holocaust entstanden. Die Geschichte wirft die Frage auf: Was ist in Deutschland so furchtbar schief gelaufen? Wie um alles in der Welt konnte die Kirche in Deutschland zulassen, dass sich das satanische Böse einschlich und die Fundamente so sehr verdarb, dass es ihre Stimme und ihr Handeln zu jener Zeit zum Schweigen bringen und vernichten konnte?

Denken wir, “so etwas wird nicht mehr passieren”? Warum machen wir uns etwas vor? Seht Euch Euer eigenes Land an, ich sehe, was in Israel vor sich geht. Wir sind so vertieft in den Versuch, ‘mitzuhalten’, dass wir mitgehen, nichts sagen, nichts tun … bis wir aufschreien und es zu spät ist. Ja, wir können alle in einen Zustand des Schweigens eingelullt werden. Aber, in Israel, sind wir nicht stumm!

Ja, ich habe geschwiegen. Ich war ein idealistischer Zionist, wir haben unser Leben auf den zionistischen Traum aufgebaut. Wie ist diese gegenwärtige Bedrohung aus unserem Volk heraus entstanden? Was für schwere Fragen, mit denen wir kämpfen. Die meisten Menschen denken und hoffen, dass “es” einfach verschwindet. “Ach … Ich will meinen Job behalten, ich werde alles tun, was ich tun muss, um zu überleben. Nur nicht aufmucken!” Das ist unsere menschliche Natur, und sie hat keinen Bestand, wenn sie gegen den Ruf Jesu und seines Reiches abgewogen wird. Was ist das größte Gebot?

Jesus erklärte: “‘Du sollst den Herrn, deinen Gott, lieben mit ganzem Herzen, mit ganzer Seele und mit deinem ganzem Verstand und deinen Nächsten wie dich selbst.'”

Matthäus 22:37

Es geht nicht darum, “ein guter Mensch zu sein”. Ich glaube an diesen Lebensfluss aus einem Leben, das völlig von der liebenden Kraft des auferstandenen Messias Jeschua-Jesus erfasst ist! Wir sollen ihn mit allem, was wir sind und haben, lieben. Wir sollen leidenschaftlich für die Menschen um uns herum leben, und es wagen, aufzustehen und die Wahrheit in Liebe zu sagen! Gott sieht, was wir glauben, wenn wir uns so verhalten!

“Sein Herr sagte zu ihm: ‘Gut gemacht, du guter und treuer Knecht; du warst treu über einige Dinge, ich will dich über vieles setzen.'”

Matthäus 25:21

Und nun ein kleiner Vorgeschmack auf das, was kommen wird: Der Klang des vielen Regens ist bereits da.

Eine Prophezeiung von Robin Bullock 1. Februar 2023

“Was ich als Nächstes tue, tue ich offen vor allen Völkern und allen Nationen, ich werde die Grenzen vieler Nationen neu entwerfen. Wir haben uns der Zeit einer wahren Revolution im Geiste genähert. Der Wind des Geistes ist in die vier Ecken der Erde ausgegangen, um eine Erweckung zu bringen, wie wir sie noch nie gesehen haben. Es ist mehr als eine Erweckung, es ist eine Erneuerung und Wiedergeburt. Sie wird wie eine Revolution aussehen, nicht wie eine Erweckung, wie Ihr vielleicht denkt, sondern wie eine Revolution des Glaubens. Sie wird aus dem Munde derer kommen, die nicht so aussehen, wie die Religion es ihnen vorschreibt. Sie werden sich nicht so kleiden, wie die Religion es vorschreibt. Sie werden nicht so reden, wie die Religion sagt, dass sie reden müssen.

Die kommende Lösung wird die Kraft der Auferstehung sein. Sie wird die Toten dieser Welt auferwecken. Dies werden Auferstehungstage und -stunden der Herrlichkeit Gottes sein, und sie wird die Toten auferwecken. Es werden Menschen aus allen Gesellschaftsschichten kommen: Cowboys, Hippies, Gepiercte, Tätowierte … die Unannehmbaren. Sie werden eine Jesus-Revolution auslösen. Sie werden anders aussehen. Sie werden sich gegenseitig lieben. Deshalb wird die Religion sie hassen. Aber die Religion hasste bereits die Art und Weise der Propheten, welche die Erneuerung, die Wiederherstellung und die kommende Revolution verkündeten.

Die Propheten sind wie “Rufer in der Wüste”, die den Menschen zurufen, sich auf die kommende Offenbarung vorzubereiten. Die Religion sieht das und hasst es. Der Klang ist anders, und deshalb versucht die Religion, ihn zu zerstören. Selbst wenn das bedeutet, die kommende Revolution zu verletzen.

Aber wir befinden uns jetzt in der Kampfbahn der Entscheidung. Wer wird entscheiden? Wer wird glauben? Jetzt geht es um die Entscheidung, WAS Ihr glauben werdet: der Religion oder dem Geist Gottes? Es liegt an Euch zu entscheiden, was Ihr glauben wollt, aber entscheidet Euch schnell, sagt der Herr, denn wir sind nur noch wenige Monate von seinem Beginn entfernt.” 

  • Robin Ochsenknecht

Verachtet eure kleinen Anfänge nicht, sondern arbeitet mit ihnen, expandiert, brecht auf, wagt zu glauben! Du kannst nur sagen, was du hörst. Aber ich möchte Euch ermutigen, das auszusprechen, was Ihr hört, und Gott bei seinem Werk zuzuschauen.

Nächste Woche werde ich Euch über die Arbeit von C.A.N. in Nepal zur Rettung von  Mädchen und Frauen aus dem Menschenhandel informieren. Denkt daran, dass Eure Unterstützung und Eure Kommentare sehr willkommen sind.

Segen für alle und ein herzliches Dankeschön an alle treuen Freunde.

Denn der Messias hat alles gegeben:

Liebe Grüße von Meridel Rawlings und ihrer Familie.

Susan Boyle ist ein wunderbares Beispiel für eine kleine Frau aus einem Dorf, welche es wagte, ihren Träumen zu folgen. Alle lachten über sie. Aber sie war zuversichtlich, denn sie hatte auf ihr Herz gehört, egal was passierte. Genießen Sie ihren Gesang ‘I have a dream’.

Still Small Voice – 3. Adar 5783 / February 24th,  2023 

Dear Friends: 

Man can be so discouraging at times. Aren’t the wars and rumours of war, along with the hurricanes, earthquakes, and cyclones enough disasters today? Man has the need to impose far greater tragedies of his own making. I am referring now to the judicial reforms rapidly taking place in Israel. Will they result in a better democracy in Israel or a failed democracy? Please stay with me, as I try to  express how we are grappling as a family with the changes. 

“And he spake a parable unto them to this end,  

that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;”  

Luke 18:1

I sit down to write, and I am uneasy, restless and wondering. Confusion tries to cloud my mind. The future of my nation (Israel) seems so dark. Has it been hijacked? I resist the  awful sense of heaviness and try to see the pros and cons of Israel’s new government  from both sides.

So, what is happening? The ultimate example of democracy at work is  seen on one side with quiet determined demonstrations. Last week no less than 300-350,000 people found their way to Jerusalem to express their dismay at the actions of our government. They arrived on jam-packed trains, because Miri Regev, Minister of  Transport, refused to put on additional trains. Crowded buses, waited quietly in long  traffic jams up to the city. The crowds walked to the Supreme Court and the Knesset. ‘Not lefties’, as the current coalition labelled them. Israelis of all beliefs, came to vote with their  feet. With and without kippot, left, right and centre, just ordinary families came to express their dismay at what is happening. There was no violence, just proud Israelis carrying flags. If that demonstration was not the ultimate expression of democracy I don’t know  what is. 

What about the intended judicial changes the new government is shoving through? Yes, there are changes needed, and reforms that must be considered and well thought out,  but please … with a gavel … not a sledgehammer.

During his term as President of the  Supreme Court, Aharon Barak made many changes to the judiciary, some of which need reversing, some of which are totally acceptable. The fear of most Israelis is that the changes on the table now are very personal – hardly surprising when the Prime  Minister himself is still indicted! A man who was accused and indicted for incitement to terror is in the position of his Minister of National Security. There are those members of Knesset who do stand up but, not enough. When exceptional Israeli journalist Alon Ben David was given the ‘speak out’ slot on Channel 13 he turned to the real heroes in the current government, heroes of Israel, and asked why they developed feet of clay and are scared to speak out against the travesty taking place before our very eyes. (Thanks to Sheila Raviv for this latter insight.) 

Give us eyes to see:  

We are seeing what we refused to believe would ever come to pass. Our view of Zion is the biblical one, victory over defeat, joy over sorrow, liberation of a long enslaved people.  But, we are missing something. We must put our feet on the ground and ask: “Why is  God allowing everything to go to hell with the speed of light? Is this what it’s going to  take to wake up his People and yes, the Church?” The Church either delegitimizes Israel or makes an idol of her. Where is the middle ground? 

When it comes to Israel, one of my sons astutely noted: “Unfortunately, to many Christians, Israel has become an idol, who can do no wrong. But it’s a type of blindness.  Israel is in the process of becoming a Jewish Iran, because of the stern religious control  that is being put into place through this government.” Just pause and consider that!  

The world in which we live is a broken sin-sick place, and unfortunately, Israel is no different from any other people in this respect. We see a shocking grab for absolute control, which is riding over the backs of the average person. The middle class bears the burden of over-taxation, low wages and the cost of sending their sons and daughters to the front lines for three long years to face enemies on all sides. But what about the enemy right inside our camp and yours? Then as Solhenyitzen so plainly noted:  

“The line between good and evil runs directly through every human heart.”    

A history lesson:  

You can’t see modern Israel, and not look back to historic Germany. Let’s face it, modern  Israel was born out of the Holocaust. History begs the question: what went so terribly wrong in Germany? How on earth did the church in Germany allow satanic evil to worm its way in to rot the foundations to such an extent, that it could silence and crush its voice and actions at that time? 

Do we think, ‘that kind of thing doesn’t happen anymore’? Why do we fool ourselves?  Look at your own nation, I see what’s going on in Israel. We get so sucked in just trying to  ‘keep up’ that we go along, saying nothing, doing nothing … until we cry out and it’s too late. Yes, we can all be lulled into a state of silence. But, in Israel, we are not silent!  

Yes, I’ve been silent. I’ve been an idealistic Zionist, we’ve built our lives on the Zionist dream. How did this present menace grow from within our people? What heavy questions we struggle with. Most people think and hope “it” will just go away. “Ah … I  want to keep my job, I’m going to do whatever I need to do to hang on. Don’t rock the  boat!” That is our human nature speaking and it holds no water when weighed against the call of Jesus and his kingdom. What is the greatest commandment?

Jesus declared, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul  and with all your mind and your neighbor as yourself.’”

Matthew 22:37 

It’s not found in ‘being a good person’. I am believing for that life flows from a life totally arrested by the loving power of the risen Messiah Yeshua-Jesus! We are to love him with everything we are and have. We are to live passionately for those around us and dare to stand up and speak the truth in love! God sees what we believe by how we behave!  

“His Lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a  few things, I will make you ruler over many things.’”

Matthew 25:21 

Now for a peek into what is coming, the sound of the abundance of rain is already here. 

A Prophecy by Robin Bullock Feb.1, 2023  

“What I do next I do openly before all peoples and all nations, I will redraw the lines of many nations. We have approached the time of a true revolution in the Spirit.  The Wind of the Spirit has gone out to the four corners of the earth to bring a  revival, the likes of which we have never seen. It is more than a revival, it is renewal and rebirth. It’s going to look like a revolution, not a revival like you might think, but a revolution of belief. It will come on the lips of those you might think do not look like religion says they should look. They will not dress like religion says they must dress. They will not talk the way religion says they must talk. 

The resolution that is coming will be resurrection power. It will raise the dead of this world. These will be resurrection days and hours of the glory of God and it will raise the dead. Those from all walks of life are coming; cowboys, hippies, pierced,  those covered in tattoos … the unacceptable. They will raise a Jesus revolution.  They will look different. They will love one another. So religion will hate them. But religion hated the way prophets came to proclaim the renewal to restore and the revolution to come. 

The prophets are like ‘one crying in the wilderness’, shouting to the people to get  ready for the revelation that is coming. Religion looks at it, and hates it. The sound is different, and so religion seeks to destroy it. Even if it means injuring the revolution to come. 

But, we are now in the arena of decision. Who will decide? Who will believe? It is now in the arena of decision as to What you will believe: religion or the Spirit of  God? It is for you to decide what you believe, but decide quickly saith the LORD  for we are only months away from its beginning.”

– Robin Bullock  

Do not despise your small beginnings, but work with them, expand, break forth, and dare to believe! You can only say what you hear. But I want to encourage you to speak out what you hear and watch God work. 

Next week I will bring you an update on the work of C.A.N. in Nepal rescuing trafficked girls and women. Remember, your support and comments are appreciated.  

Blessings to all, and a heartfelt thank you to each faithful friend.  Because the Messiah gave it all. 

Love from Meridel Rawlings and the family. 

Susan Boyle is a wonderful example of a little village woman who dared to follow her dreams. Everyone laughed at her. But, she stood confident, for she had listened to her heart, no matter what. Enjoy her singing, ‘I have a dream’.

Still Small Voice – February 17th 2023  

Shalom, Dear Friends: 

My heart is warmed, hearing from you. Let’s take a moment for a cup of tea or coffee.  

We are exhorted to “have faith”. Not to “try” faith. These have been days of heartache for all people, and we need inner strength. What better response can there be but, prayer and the firm knowledge that “this IS my Father’s world!” I dig deeper into God to gain courage to stand steady. Reading Biblical passages out loud helps so much too. It  is calming and gives wisdom and understanding. There are no surprises in heaven.  I am praying for you to grow in this season, in spite of every obstacle.

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”    

Philosopher George Santayana

I got a big response to the historical video on America’s role in World War II. Pass it on friends. 

We are experiencing a world of the surprising and unexpected. For example: 

  • Israel’s new right government has most people shaking their heads if they even pay attention. The ultra-orthodox will have their way, over the heads of the populace. This week reporters say from 100,000 to 300,000 Israelis came to  Jerusalem to PROTEST the unfair, far-reaching laws that are being put forth in  the Knesset. We pray for justice and sanity. 
  • I am sure the news from your nation is just as grim. And again, this is the perfect time to “have faith”, pray, and look up. Reach out and make a difference in your world.  

The Power of Prayer: This morning I walked outside to enjoy a little sunshine and the Still Small Voice whispered “Walk around your home seven times and pray in the Spirit, commit everything to Me and pull down revival right where you are. It  begins right here!”

I did as I was instructed. I began my prayer walk with deep intercession. The Royal families came first, my heart was surprised and then touched by their plight, which goes largely unseen. They stand before the throne of God for their nations and one day will have to give account. All nations stand in balance. They are in the valley of decision. Will my nation be a sheep or goat nation? It will depend upon the faithfulness of the salt and light in every nation. Very simply; you and I, friends. Then I began to pray for our enemies or our perceived enemies. There is no man or woman living today who is going to overpower the WILL of Almighty God. This is the truth and it is wonderful news.  

Next, I prayed for my nation, for the powers that be right here; for my neighbourhood and every home and family in it. I prayed for the promise that Father gave me of a glorious revival to break forth right AFTER devastation, starvation and drought, a terrible visitation and deliverance in that order. Do you think I’m kidding? See Joel 1-3. 

“It shall come to pass after this  

that I shall pour out My Spirit on all mankind: 

And your sons and your daughters will prophesy, 

Your old men will dream dreams 

Your young men will see visions. 

Even on the male and female servants 

 I will pour out My spirit in those days.” 

Joel Ch. 2:28,29 

By the time I got to the 7th round, I was filled with praise and a wonderful sense of can-do and possibility with thanksgiving. Hallelujah! Our God holds all the keys,  and He has NOT relinquished His power. He is working, emptying all people of their selfishness. He waits to hear us call out for what we lack in true humility. We must stop blaming God or others for the hard times. Only then will Life flow down from above in the most unexpected ways. Come and See ‘life from above’ in John 3:16! 

  • Sunday this week was the first day in two weeks that we had freeing cold rains.  1.5 inches fell into the Sea of Galilee in just 24 hours. Blessings come often disguised. Greece is also enjoying a rainy winter for which the farmers rejoice!
  • This week Israel joined the world of ‘oil exporters’. With an energy crisis in cold  Europe, I think it is amazing timing that Israeli natural gas is going north.The oil  shipment is part of a multi-cargo marketing agreement with Vitol, a Swiss-based multinational energy and commodity trading company; the first of a new source of  East Med energy to reach Europe.” Energean CEO Mathios Rigas.

Your responses to Still Small Voice:  

Canada:  

Feb. 10th 2023:

Thank you Meridel, What a report!! S.P.  

– Your letter of February 10th was a wealth of information. I post all your letters on my FaceBook page. I hope people check out all the links. The darkness will all come to light but when? I am getting really tired of waiting for that moment.  Thanks again. M. L.  

My Response: Years ago I was praying for Jerusalem while driving up to the city. I  was alone in the car so was free to really express myself in prayer. My heart was broken for the city and that was over 25 years ago. “How long O Lord?” I implored.  Almost in a whisper, Jesus replied: “How long do you think I have waited?”  I felt ashamed. Who do I think I am? We are placed here to work in concert with  Jesus. Motion is important, but must be checked by the timing and wisdom of the  Holy Spirit.  

Switzerland: 

– I am 28 years old. At the beginning of this year, God spoke to me about relationships and covenant relationships. He showed me that it was not His plan that each generation would have to re-cultivate friendships for itself; but that He has given long-lasting beauty in friendships across generations. And this is the reason why I am writing this mail. My grandparents and great-grandparents were instrumental in re-establishing and cultivating relationships with the people of  Israel, our elder brother, in the Body of Jesus in Switzerland. And you made this possible through your relationship with my grandparents. – J. V. 

Meridel: Thank you for writing to us. I, Meridel worked very closely with your Grandfather. He opened the Christian Drug Houses for me to come and counsel the clients on a ‘one-to-one’ basis. Many amazing doors to your nation opened to us. Your Grandfather made films  with Jerusalem Vistas in Israel; my favorite being “Street Sweepers”. 

Jay: Hi. Jay here. We also remember your Mom and your Dad’s blessed memory. We visited and ministered at Best Hope Fellowship in Herisau many times as you know. We would love you to connect with our sons and grandsons, But what is the best way? Let us all pray about how to build the bridge. Thank you for writing to us. We dearly love your precious grandma and fondly recall the memory of dear grandpa HP – an amazing Christian leader. 

Cuba:

Dear Pastors Jay and Meridel: We pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and for you and His Kingdom to Come. We wait for you in Cuba. We believe in it. D. C. 

“For the Spirit God does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self discipline.”

2 Timothy 1:7 

“He who has an ear let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who  overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death.”

Revelation. 2:11 

This is our glorious hope. Sending up prayers for the suffering, and courage and strength for the living. It’s always a joy to hear from you. 

Every blessing from our home to yours;  

Meridel Rawlings. 

Still Small Voice – February 10th, 2023

“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. I praise God for what He has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. My enemies will retreat when I call to You for help. This I know: God is on my side! I praise God for what He has promised.”

Ps 56

The words of Jesus help so much in these days. He saw it all, and has promised to make a way for all of us to live and move and have our being. It has been a week of heartache.  What other response can there be than prayer, and digging deeper to stand steady? Amir, below, brings you an up date from Israel on the Turkey and Syrian earthquake.  Kindly listen and pray with understanding.  

History repeating itself: Watch if you love history and have the fortitude:

Somehow, ghosts of the Holocaust keep reemerging into our lives. I don’t mean the tragic, horrific loss of family, the cruel and highly organised death camps, I mean the proof that giants of industry, predominantly but not exclusively, American giants of industry and society who were complicit in the Nazi killing machine. This video tells the story of the Fords, Rockefeller, Bush, indeed far too many who supported Hitler’s aims. The funding of Nazi Germany by American Billionaires. https://rumble.com/v1fr8nd-86931337.html

The Stock and Strength of Scotland given to the world:

Be encouraged, you may want to come back to this. Learn how John Knox changed Scots history among other facts. Neil Oliver is a Scottish television presenter, historian, and author — is one of the courageous people willing to let his “no” mean “no.” At the height of his impressive career as a TV presenter, he realized the people promising the solutions to our problems are the same people responsible for them. But instead of bending the knee to the status quo, he became a modern “Braveheart” hero and defiantly said, “No,” to the tyranny of BLM, woke politics, and COVID lockdowns: “We’re not extreme, THEY’RE extreme.” Glenn Beck talks to Neil about the difficulties he has experienced ever since he began standing up for what’s right and details how you can stand up as well. They also dive into Neil’s fiery reactions to BLM, the rewriting of history, and the odd phenomenon of “excess deaths.” On any and all of it, Neil’s stance could not be any clearer: “I just believe in freedom.” 

“For the Spirit God does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 

2 Timothy 1:7

“He who has an ear let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.  He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death.”

Revelation. 2:11

This is our glorious hope. Sending up prayers for the suffering, and courage and strength for the living.

Love from Meridel Rawlings.

Still Small Voice – 12. Shevat 5783 / 3. Februar 2023

Meine lieben Freunde

Ich bete, dass der heilende Regen in dieser Woche unser geistliches und politisches Dilemma …. wegspült ganz zu schweigen von dem Blut, das in unserem Land vergossen wird.

I have been weeping and praying as Jay and I have busily gone about Israel on business. Just seeing and Ich habe geweint und gebetet, während Jay und ich geschäftlich in Israel unterwegs waren. Wenn ich den Stress hier sehe und spüre, bricht es mir das Herz. Die Israelis werden aus der Form gepresst. Manche sagen, ein Vorschlaghammer sei auf sie niedergegangen, nicht der Richterhaken! Ein lieber Freund, welcher seit 45 Jahren hier ist, sagte: “So etwas haben wir noch nie gesehen”.

Es steht geschrieben:

Denn mein Volk ist umsonst weggenommen worden,

und die, welche es regieren, spotten.

Und den ganzen Tag über wird mein Name ständig gelästert.

Wie schön sind auf den Bergen

die Füße derer, welche die frohe Botschaft verkünden …

Aber es ist wie in den Tagen Noahs,

so wird auch die Ankunft des Menschensohns sein.

Siehe, da wird Finsternis die Erde bedecken

und tiefe Finsternis die Menschen.

Aber der HERR wird sich über euch erheben, 

und seine Herrlichkeit wird über euch sichtbar werden.

Jesaja 52:5,6,7, Matthäus 24:37. Jesaja 60:2

Vom Hörensagen hatte ich von dir gehört, aber jetzt haben meine Augen dich gesehen. 

Hiob 43:5

Wo findet dieser 3. Weltkrieg statt? Im Bürgerkrieg in Israel?

Wir sind Zeugen der schlimmsten Eskalation der Gewalt auf allen Seiten seit 30 Jahren. Zehntausende von Israelis protestieren weiterhin gegen diese Regierung. Was mein Herz berührt hat, sind die ruhigen, geordneten und sehr emotionalen Versammlungen, welche stattfinden. Anstatt Wut und Unruhe auszudrücken, werden israelische Flaggen geschwenkt, während die Menschen beten, weinen und singen und den Gott Israels anflehen, ihre Gebete zu erhören. Zwei Drittel der Menschen, welche im Umkreis von Jerusalem leben, haben Hunger!!! Die Reichen werden immer reicher, die Mittelschicht arm, und die Armen immer ärmer!

Ausländische Hi-Tech-Firmen ziehen ihre Bankkonten aus Israel ab. Technische-Mitarbeiter protestieren gegen die Justizreformen der Regierung mit dem Slogan “Keine Demokratie, kein Hightech”, in Tel Aviv am 23. Januar 2023.

Der israelische Krieg mit der Palästinensischen Autonomiebehörde?

Sie schießen Raketen auf Israel, Israel bombardiert ihre Waffenfabriken in Gaza… In der letzten Woche hat Israel 31 palästinensische Terroristen ausgeschaltet. In den ersten 3 Tagen dieser Woche wurden allein in Jerusalem 95 Terroranschläge vereitelt. Es ist die schlimmste Eskalation seit 3 Jahrzehnten. Die Abbas-Regierung in der Palästinensischen Autonomiebehörde hat ihren Sicherheitsdienst von einer engen Zusammenarbeit mit Israel abgehalten – zum ersten Mal seit dem Oslo-Abkommen. PA-Präsident hat Abbas keine Kontrolle mehr. Die Hamas kontrolliert die PA.

Israel hat ein Gesetz erlassen, das jedem arabisch-israelischen Bürger die israelische Staatsbürgerschaft entzieht, wenn er in terroristische Aktivitäten verwickelt ist. Die PA belohnt sie jeden Monat finanziell, als Helden für die Ermordung von Juden, ebenso wie die PA Gefangenen und Witwen.

Israel-USA-Kriegsspiele

Die größten Luft-, Land- und Seemilitärübungen fanden diese Woche zwischen den USA und Israel statt, und zwar genau hier. In Israel-USA-Russland-Iran?

Aus dem Munde unseres Premierministers Netanjahu

“Was wir mit Russland haben, ist eine komplexe Beziehung, denn nur wenige Kilometer von hier, an unserer Nordgrenze zu Syrien, fliegen israelische und russische Flugzeuge in unmittelbarer Nähe zueinander. Russland ist militärisch in Syrien präsent. Der Iran versucht, sich in Syrien direkt an unserer Nordgrenze einzunisten. Wir halten sie in Schach”, sagte CNN diese Woche. (credit: JONATHAN SINDEL/FLASH90) 

Im COVID-Krieg?

Top Pfizer Official Drops ‘Vaccine’ BombsEin hoher Pfizer-Beamter lässt eine mit versteckter Kamera aufgezeichnete “Impfstoff”-Bombe platzen.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/senior-pfizer-employee-says-company-exploring-mutating-covid-19-to-preemptively-develop-new-vaccines_5014254.html?utm_source=ref_share&src_src=ref_share&utm_campaign=gv-cc&src_cmp=gv-cc

Wenn Ihr Zeit habt:

 https://absolutehealingseries.com/episode-2-live/?mpweb=1603-3029-29006

Im Krieg gegen unseren Verstand und unseren Seelen?

Foto: “Sie werden uns niemals brechen” – ein israelischer Nachbar.

Ist es nicht so, dass unser Verstand das größte Schlachtfeld von allen ist? Wir werden darauf programmiert, Angst und Sorge um unser Leben und unsere Existenz zu haben und uns “abgeschnitten” zu fühlen? Das ist Wahnsinn. Zurzeit spüren Jay und ich, dass das Israel, in das wir berufen wurden und in dem wir leidenschaftlich gelebt, gearbeitet und geliebt haben, im Sterben liegt. Doch wie auch immer, nach dem Wintersturm warten wir auf eine mächtige Bewegung Gottes. Im Laufe meines Lebens habe ich das Übernatürliche auf allen Ebenen des Lebens am Werk gesehen. Was auch immer es sein mag! Hört Euch dieses Video an, das von der größten 3-jährigen Erweckung in der Azuza-Straße erzählt. Ich bin mit Glaubensgeschichten aufgewachsen, welche von meinen gläubigen Großeltern erzählt wurden. Diese Tage werden wieder kommen. Ich glaube, der HERR bereitet uns auf diese kommende Heimsuchung vor, die gemäß den Propheten in Israel beginnen wird, und uns zu wahren Kriegern des lebendigen Gottes macht! Unser Gott ist der Gott der Auferstehung. Hört zu und LEBT! Es dauert 23 Minuten, überspringt die Werbung. 

Vom Hörensagen hatte ich von dir gehört, aber nun haben meine Augen dich gesehen..

Hiob 43:5

Habt eine gesegnete Woche der Dankbarkeit und des verwandelnden Gebets.

Liebe Grüße, von Meridel Rawlings.

Möge dieses Lied Eurem Geist dienen, so wie es meinem gedient hat:

​​Still Small Voice – Shevat 12th, 5783 / February 3rd, 2023

My Dear Friends:

“I pray that the healing rains  this week could wash away our spiritual and political predicament … to say nothing of the blood being spilt upon our land.” Meridel Rawlings

I have been weeping and praying as Jay and I have busily gone about Israel on business. Just seeing and sensing the stress here, breaks my heart. Israelis are being squeezed out of shape. Some say, a sledgehammer has come down not the Judge’s gavel! One dear friend of 45 years here said, “We have never seen it like this.”

It is written:

“For my people have been taken away for nothing,

 and those who rule them, mock.

And all day long my name is constantly blasphemed.

How beautiful on the mountains

 are the feet of those who bring good news …

But as the days of Noah were, 

so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.

For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, 

And deep darkness the people; 

But the LORD will arise over you,

 And His glory will be seen upon you.”  

Isaiah 52:5,6,7, Matthew 24:37. Isaiah 60:2

“My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You.” 

Job 43:5

Where is this WW3? Israel in Civil War?

We are witnessing the worst escalation in violence on all sides in 30 years. Tens of thousands of Israelis continue to protest this government. What has touched my heart is the quiet, orderly and deeply emotional gatherings taking place. Rather than expressing anger and disorder, Israeli flags are waved, as the people pray, weep and sing, beseeching the God of Israel to hear their prayers.

Two-thirds of the people living within the parameters of Jerusalem are hungry!!! The rich are getting richer and the middle class poor, and the poor poorer!

Foreign hi-tech firms are pulling their bank accounts out of Israel. Tech workers are protesting against the government’s judicial reforms using the slogan, “No democracy, no hi-tech,” in Tel Aviv on Jan, 23rd 2023.

The Israeli War with the Palestinian Authority?

They lob rockets into Israel; Israel bombs their weapons factories in Gaza … Over the last week, Israel has taken out 31 Palestinian terrorists.  In the first 3 days of this week, 95 terror attacks have been thwarted in Jerusalem alone. It is the worst escalation in 3 decades. The Abbas administration in the PA has removed their Security Services from working closely with Israel – the first time since the Oslo Accords. PA President Abbas is no longer in control. Hamas controls the PA.

Israel passed a law, stripping any Arab-Israeli citizen of their Israeli citizenship if found to be involved in terror activity. The PA rewards them financially every month, as heroes for killing Jews, as they do PA prisoners and widows.

Israel-USA War Games:

The most extensive air, land and sea military exercises occurred this week between the USA and Israel. In Israel-USA-Russia-Iran?

Out of the mouth of our P.M. Netanyahu: 

“What we have with Russia is a complex relationship; because, a few miles from here on our northern border with Syria, Israeli aircraft and Russian aircraft are flying within spitting distance of each other. Russia is militarily in Syria. Iran is trying to implant itself in Syria right next to our northern border. We keep them in check,” CNN this week, January 28, 2023. (credit: JONATHAN SINDEL/FLASH90) 

In The COVID – War?

Top Pfizer Official Drops ‘Vaccine’ Bombshell recorded on Hidden Camera:

https://www.theepochtimes.com/senior-pfizer-employee-says-company-exploring-mutating-covid-19-to-preemptively-develop-new-vaccines_5014254.html?utm_source=ref_share&src_src=ref_share&utm_campaign=gv-cc&src_cmp=gv-cc

If you have time:

 https://absolutehealingseries.com/episode-2-live/?mpweb=1603-3029-29006

In The War against our minds and souls?

Photo: “They will never break us”- an Israeli neighbour.

Is it not true, that our mind is the most significant battlefield of all? We are being programmed to fear and worry for our lives and livelihood and feel ‘cut off’?  This is madness.

At present Jay and I sense the Israel we were called to and have lived, worked and loved passionately is dying.  However, after the winter storm, we wait to see a mighty move of God.  Over my lifetime I have seen the supernatural at work on every level of life. You name it!  Listen to this video telling of the greatest 3-year revival on Azuza street. I grew up with faith stories spoken by my believing Grandparents. Those days are coming again. I believe the LORD is preparing us to receive this coming visitation which will begin in Israel according to the Prophets, making us true warriors of the Living God! Our God is the God of Resurrection. Give a listen and LIVE!  It is 23 minutes, skip the ads. 

“My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You.”

Job 43:5

Have a blessed week of gratefulness and transforming prayer.

Love,  from Meridel Rawlings.

May this song minister to your spirit as it has mine:

Still Small Voice – Shevet 7, 5783 / Sunday, January 29th 2023

Dear Friends:

“For Zion’s sake, I will not hold My peace, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, Until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, And her salvation as a lamp that burns.”

Isaiah 62:1.

“I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, …”

Isaiah 62:6,7

I sent you a mail on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and on that day an ugly terror attack took place in Jerusalem killing 7 souls and wounding 10 as they came out of their synagogue after service. 

I know that you may not get this information. I recommend The Watchman to be informed and for prayer. Thank you. 

Sincerely, 

Meridel Rawlings 

Donate to us directly:

Royal Bank of Canada

Branch 04130

Account: 547 3152  in favour of John & Meridel Rawlings

Still Small Voice – Shevat 5, 5783 / January 27th 2023

Good Morning dear Friends:

Today is International Holocaust Day.

“For now have I chosen and hallowed this house, that my name may be there for ever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.“

2 Chronicles 7:16 

I believe that for our own welfare and the welfare of our children, we must never forget the horrendous time of the Nazis. A terrible precedent of racism was set.

The nation of Israel was literally birthed out of those ashes. Two out of every three European Jews perished. Many of us still living have vivid memories of WW2. But sadly, the younger generations are grossly ignorant. That is almost impossible to fathom, I know. It explains the growing curse of anti-Semitism today.

I ask for your prayers for the nation of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide. Psalm 130 is recited by Jewish people publicly and privately in times of crisis and need. It is believed to have been the most recited Psalm by Jews in the Holocaust. I invite you to join us here in Israel in reciting it with us today, or when you read my letter. Let us pray for the LORD to show Israel His Salvation.

PSALM 130: 

Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD;

O Lord, hear my voice.

Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.

If you, O LORD kept a record of sins,

O Lord, who could stand?

But with you there is forgiveness:

Therefore you are not feared.

I wait for the lord, my soul waits,

And in his word I put my hope.

My soul waits for the Lord more than

The watchmen wait for the morning, 

More than watchmen wait for the morning.

O Israel put your hope in the LORD,

For with the LORD is unfailing love

And with him is full redemption.

He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins.

New Covenant Prophecy Edition with Psalms  The International Version.

The world sneers, “The WHO, said WHAT?”

They do not believe in a livings God, so how can they imagine He chose a people and a nation? To the non-believer, ancient Israel was a land of fables, and there are millions of Christians out there who cannot reconcile with modern Israel. And just look who is in charge of the nations today? Little wonder we have to work overtime to feel safe!

Inexplainable facts about the Israelis. 

They are resilient, aware, competitive, aggressive, innovative, inquiring, funny, pushy, driven, sensitive, creative, passionate, compassionate and desperately in need of peace. Many of their ancestors came here from a place where they were not wanted, to a hostile land where no one wanted them. That was before Prophecy kicked in gear and the modern nation of Israel came to rebirth on May 14, 1948. Israel is a tiny piece of earth that was stamped “home” by the Almighty. He even said, “I put my NAME there.” That explains a lot!

This week we Rawlings celebrated the birthdays of four men, three of them on one day! For this, we do give praise, that we are alive and well and prospering by his grace.  Thank you for praying. I’d love to hear from you.

Prayer makes all the difference.

Blessings from Meridel Rawlings

Still Small Voice – Tevet 29, 5783 / January 22, 2023

Dear Friends,

“He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.”

Psalm 91: 1,2

I awoke this week to the words: “You stand on the edge of Eternity …

I write from the heart. Dawn is breaking upon a new reality, my dear friends. Yeshua (Jesus) said: “Watch out that no man deceives you …” Matt. 24:4a

Paul cautioned the believers in Corinth: “I do not want you to be ignorant.” 

1 Corinthians 1:1 – I dare say, many today who profess to love the LORD are ignorant when it comes to knowing how the Holy Spirit administers His gifts, which are given to enrich the Body of believers and build us up to be a VOICE . We are called to ‘bear much fruit’, some 30, 60, and 100 fold.  What are you asking for? IF we are uncomfortable with Him in our private lives then we will be silent in public.

See 1 Corinthians 12, 13, and 14.   

Our Strong Fortress:

Allow me to share how I cope in private. Yeshua-Jesus is the anchor of my soul. I am constantly supported by the Holy Spirit’s Presence. He encourages me by bringing rest to my mind and heart. He corrects me, for which I am grateful because He tells the truth. But the fruit of this trusting relationship is given that other lives may be warmed by His transforming LOVE. Most often You and I are the only Bible that people read. That is the whole point, isn’t it? I could not live joyfully without this private ministry to me first. I in turn commune with my LORD and my GOD! He who was dead on our behalf is alive; and loves to support us every moment.  We must never allow ourselves to slip into doubt. This IS our Father’s world!

Your Tool Box:

The Holy Spirit gives fruit and gifts. This equipment when lived and used properly is a game changer. You will be a builder of lives.  These tools live inside of you, for use in whatever situation you find yourself. An example of fruit: is Love, which never fails.  Examples of gifts are: the ‘gift of wisdom’ and ‘the word of knowledge’ and faith.  These are your power tools. They are keys to unlock what is closed. The greatest is the gift of prophecy given to lead, guide, correct, comfort, prepare for change and illuminate. They are THE keys to success when used in God’s timing. This is the work of the Comforter. Jesus promised Him in the person of the Holy Spirit. Jesus assured us that we would never be left or forsaken. 

Love Languages:

“I speak in tongues more than you all.” “But in the church I would rather speak five intelligent words  to instruct others…” 

I Corinthians 14:18

“Tongues, then are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers: prophecy however is for believers not for unbelievers.”

I Corinthians 14:22

I have been blessed with an overflowing heart. I love to speak out in beautiful languages of the Spirit of God in private or with family.  As a result, I am continually built up in my most holy faith. These languages of worship are all so surprisingly different and beautiful, each flows with a different syntax and sound. In the company of my God, my Father and my Friend, I am never lonely. Jay and I have seen the miraculous when speaking out in tongues in the Philippines in a marketplace, in the Buddhist monasteries in China and in the subways of Soviet Russia. The people flocked to us for blessing.

Let us stay close to the Lover of our souls, and to each other. My prayer for you today is that you will learn to walk away from the daily stress that our circumstances demand of us all.

The call has gone out for lovers of Messiah-Jesus to STAND UP in their place. Are we learning that the power found in obedient intercessory prayer for all people and nations in crisis is available in our mouths when we speak it out in faith?

Israel in Crisis:

“In accordance  with the High Court of Justice ruling on Wednesday (Jan.18/23) that disqualified Shas chairman Arye Deri from serving as a minister, Prime Minister Netanyahu must remove him from his positions in the government, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Mirara said Wednesday in a letter to Netanyahu that was published on Thursday.” By Eliav Breuer Jerusalem Post 1/20/23

Last week I alerted you to some of the challenges here politically, and I asked you to pray. The issue is: Israel has government leaders who have either served time or are indicted on criminal charges.  Prime Minister Netanyahu gave Arye Deri, who served prison time for fraud and tax evasion the position of Minister of the Interior with unlimited funds, and control over immigration, a position second only to the Prime Minister.

In spite of this, Rabbi Arye Deri, a very clever man, works for the interests of Eastern Jews. (Mizrachi) 500,000  of which voted for him to lead the Shas party founded in 1984 to give a voice to the underdog. They promote a Second Israel which claims they are not given equal chances in life. This claim downplays the fact that many are Members of Knesset, top businessmen and academics from the Eastern community.

Last Wednesday, Deli’s suitability for office was questioned. Why? Israel’s Supreme Court voted 10-1 to remove him from office. This could also open the door to denying Netanyahu the right to serve.  Sadly, Deri’s supporters have turned it into a racial issue claiming that the Supreme Court judges are Western Jews, (Ashkenazi) and that the decision was not based on legality but anti-Eastern sentiments. In simple terms, brother against brother. For your interest, the panel of eleven judges represented the full range of society. This issue is absorbing and dividing Israeli society. Demonstrations with up to 100,000 continue against this government in most towns and cities;  only time will tell if this coalition holds or will fall apart. We are a nation in crisis.

Hidden Agenda:

Israel’s Ministry of Health stated publicly that there is no evidence of any strokes resulting from the Pfizer vaccine. They ignore the medical evidence of damaged lives reported here since 2020 and known worldwide.

World Economic Forum:

Again they have met in Davos Switzerland. Our prayer must bring their evil schemes to nothing. Pray that their sinister plans be shredded by the Armies of Heaven. This is my Father’s world! 

If interested look for the defrocked Canadian Rebel news interview with the CEO of Pfizer in the streets of Davos Switzerland. www.WEFReports.com 

On a happy note: Family unity is the greatest treasure on earth. If we build according to Biblical plans, our family can last for generations, by God’s grace. 

Here is a photo of our dear eldest son David Rawlings and his family. We celebrated his 54th birthday in the heart of Jerusalem yesterday. 

All that can be shaken will be shaken.” 

Hebrews 12:27

With that I will close.

Prayerfully yours, Meridel Rawlings

Still Small Voice – Tevet 22, 5783. January 15, 2023

Shalom dear Friends:

The great good news is we are not orphans. We have a Daddy, an Abba in heaven who remains in charge, no matter who is under the allusion that they rule. It is comforting to know the Bible says: “The spirit of the Lord does nothing except He reveals His secrets to His prophets.”

Amos 3:7 

My prayer for you right now is this: “Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark word and spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ”

Ephesians 6:10-12

We only live today, and today, I  pray for you to know His peace which passes all understanding and to be quiet in His love. Only then can we hear the Still Small Voice. You must demand your enemies; panic, worry and fear to leave your mind and heart. Commit your children and grandchildren to the One who knows them intimately, even if they don’t know Him. They are loved from before their conception. Imagine that! Let’s get out of the way and believe God to work.

History Confirmed:

The Mesha Stele, a basalt stone that contains chronicles by Mesha, King of Moab during the late 9th century BCE, was found in 1868 in Jordan, east of the Dead Sea. Scholars had suspected that the writings, in the extinct language of the Moabites, describe events corresponding to the Book of Kings in the Tanach (Hebrew Bible, Prophets and Writings), including references to the Israelite God, the “House of David” and the “Altar of David.” The section that included the historical account surrounding King David was damaged and therefore could not be verified – at least not until now. But, thanks to brand new technology through photographic evidence, researchers have confirmed that the stone indeed does contain references to the biblical King David (2 Kings, Chapter 3), according to an article titled “Mesha’s Stele and the House of David” published recently in the Biblical Archaeology Review. United with Israel Jan12/23

SPARE: 

Everyone is talking about Prince Harry’s biography, which sold out in one day across the US; thus forming wise and unwise judgments. It takes enormous courage to stand up against any system of control, says I.  If you think I am joking, try it in your own life. 

In 2005, the UK’s Prince Harry was caught wearing a Nazi uniform to a “fancy dress” party when photos of the incident were published in a UK newspaper. The incident led to widespread condemnation.  His father, who was then Prince Charles sent him to speak with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, serving as the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom. Harry wrote: “Rabbi Sacks at the time, was 51, bearded, bespectacled, with a deeply lined face and dark, wise eyes. He didn’t mince his words.  But right away I could see he was an eminent scholar, a religious philosopher, a prolific writer with more than two dozen books to his name. He’d spent many of his days staring out of windows and thinking about the root causes of sorrow, of evil, of hate. He condemned my actions. He wasn’t unkind, but it had to be done. … I’d arrived at his house feeling shame. I now felt something else, a bottomless self-loathing. But that wasn’t the rabbi’s aim. That certainly wasn’t how he wanted me to leave him. He urged me not to be devastated by my mistake, but instead to be motivated. He spoke to me with the quality one often encounters in truly wise people–forgiveness.”

Trouble in Zion: 

The new Justice Minister unveils a plan to shackle the High Court, and overhaul Israel’s judiciary.The opposition denounces them as a ’gang of criminals’ engaged in a ’political coup’. Jan.4/23. The vote is this week. PRAY it does not pass. Consequently, the country is in an uproar. Israelis of all ages took to the streets on Shabbat Jan.14th to protest the agenda of the new government. Everyone waits with bated breath to see if they will really do as they say and remove the power of the Supreme Court from anything to do with government affairs. Does that sound like a democracy? The vote will take place within days. People are uncertain of their futures, it is like a whiplash.

Palestine-Theatre of the Absurd: 

Christians visiting the Mosque of Omar, formerly the platform of the Jewish Temples are now required by Muslim law to wear ‘Yellow” to identify themselves when visiting the area. 

Another example of paranoia reported in the Al-Hayat paper is: “Israelis recruit and train cattle as spies. On the neck of each cow they hang a medallion with an eavesdropping and recording device, and sometimes even cameras to monitor every detail in their village Khirbet Yanun l.”  An elder added that “settlers also release herds of wild boar to destroy Palestinian crops.” Jerusalem News Service Jan. 4/23(Please pray for the poor Palestinian fed a daily diet of hatred.)

What is Going on in China?

You can find out by going to the WION news service. Seeing the bodies of thousands of elderly, piled in closets and morgues is nothing short of gruesome. Pray for change in China. Riots are real. Let us never forget that our God is merciful. “He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rainfall on the just and the unjust.” Matthew 5:45

A Brave New World of Canada: 

Have you been following Canada’s MAID program?  “Need Medical Assistance in Dying?  Call us and we will help you die.” This sickening government program is for anyone 18 and up. It is now extended to “mature” minors, i.e. anyone 12 years and up.”  Their website offers a link to a their coloring book with all they need to know about medically induced death.

Iran’s Underground: 

Reverend Lazarus Yegnezar told Christian World News last week that he was aware of 1,000,000 Christians in Iran. He is calling them to stand up against tyranny. Recently, 500 Iranians, among them Christians, and 70 teenagers and children were killed for protesting against the regime. 

Your Quotes: 

“Thank you for letting us know what you are going through. It is distressing. Jesus will never leave His People. We know from His Word that you have quoted, “My ways are not your ways.” I weep for you. Lots of love and prayers.” Cath Taylor Britain

“Ministry bills are paid … a wonderful update on God’s faithfulness.” C.  Peric, Canada

“I definitely want to get your latest book, Miracles among the Nations, so let me know when and where I may obtain it.  Your writings are anointed.”  Alice Ford, USA

“It is very strange to see how God is working. For me it is difficult to try and understand the ways of God.”  Brigitte Braun, Germany

“It really is very special to be able to walk together – even though geographically distant, but close through prayer. It is a constant recognition that the path is filled with blessings of the Lord … even when many things change. Your “retirement” is surely a very new experience. I never knew it was so difficult. We follow the news every day from Israel in prayers.” W & I Schutz, Finland

“May you see the greater fulfilment of the call of God upon your lives in this new year. Just know that you are both greatly loved.” Pastor Ralph Rutledge, Canada

“May the Lord bless you and answer your prayers 

and make 2023 a memorable year of blessing in your life. 

‘And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:

 ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown’”. 

Author unknown

In His Peace:

Meridel Rawlings.

For any new readers who would like to receive Still Small Voice, kindly go to www.stillsmallvoice.tv. You must sign up for it, I can’t do it for you.

I am sorry to tell my Finnish readers that my letter will no longer be translated into Finnish. I bless the dear women who helped me over many years.

Lastly, my daughter by marriage, Shelly Rawlings is speaking out from Jerusalem:

https://rumble.com/v24lcku-covid-in-israel-the-truth-exposed-part-1.html