The days are severe. Thank you for your prayers. I begin with two eye-opening scriptures.
“ … Amalek was the first of the [neighbouring] nations [to oppose Israel after they left Egypt]. But his end shall be his destruction.” Numbers 20:24
“Nor do they [terrorists] lie beside the fallen heroes of the uncircumcised, who went down to Sheol with their weapons of war, whose swords were laid [with honors] under their heads. The punishment for their sins rested on their bones, (DNA) for the terror of these [so-called] heroes was once in the land of the living.” Ezekiel 32:27
My advisers and I discussed the film, Screams Before Silence. Do we send it to you or not? These souls had NO voice. The film was produced by the former head of Facebook. These first-hand witnesses of Oct. 7th are speaking out. I urge you to listen well. It will help to clear away the noise and confusion. Evil is Evil. Our world reflects this spirit day after day. May Jesus our Messiah hear our prayers for change, and may we be alert with oil in our lamps – be Light bearers and speak for those who cannot.
Please click the “Watch on YouTube Link below. There is an age restriction so we cannot show the video here.
Psychological Warfare:
These messages were sent directly to the family members of some of the hostages. There is no depth to the demonic depravity of Hamas.
This psychological torture of an Israeli family by Iranian agents who sent them this message. Their daughter was an IDF soldier taken captive in the Gaza Strip. “This death wreath is to be placed on your loved one’s grave … “ According to Israel’s Bet security agency. World Israel News Staff April 8th 2023
The sister of Liri Albag, kidnapped from the Nahal Oz IDF base by Hamas terrorists, said the family was also devastated by the delivery of a floral wreath, which was clearly meant to be placed on a grave.
@HonestReporting. Congratulations to @AP (America’s Associated Press) for winning a Picture of the Year award. How does it feel to do so on the back of Palestinian photojournalists who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7 and took photos like the one below of Shani Louk’s dead body in a Hamas pickup?
I chose not to send this ‘popular’ photo, of 2023, it was just to evil for words.
Aliyah: by Howard Flower in Russia
Covid could not stop Aliyah and neither can this terrible war halt the flow of Jews coming home to Israel. God’s plan is unfolding according to the ancient Prophets. If Aliyah continues at this rate, the year 2024 will see over 22,000 Russian speakers and 28.380 total immigrants to Israel.
From One Israeli living in the North:
“The lion roars! I am waiting … can we handle this? Yet the remnant returns despite trouble on every side. Hezbollah increases its attacks on the North. Nevertheless, we feel so protected and sleep better than ever!”
I have been encouraged to suggest you read Psalm 35 as a prayer over Israel. One reader said: I took out the word “me” or” I” and replaced it with “Israel” and it was very specific and relevant. When others ask me how to pray for Israel that is what I tell them to do.
We leave you with this beautiful song because we are sure it will speak to you.
Love in Messiah, Jay and Meridel Rawlings.
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This is a very short letter of thankfulness. This week was one of unsettled weather across the earth. Fierce sand storms from the Sahara filled our skies with darkness due to the sand. See the photo above. At the same time, our family in Helsinki Finland had a snowstorm.
Snowstorm in Finland
Let us all take a moment to rejoice with the whole house of Israel, in the midst of their Passover holidays. Let us also rejoice in that we are joined together because of Messiah. One God, One people, One family.
“This is the [remarkable degree of confidence which we as believers are entitled to] have before Him; that if we ask anything according to His will [that is consistent with his plans and purpose] He hears us.” 1 John 5:14
I begin with this magnificent piece, please watch it with your Bible in hand and take notes as you choose.
A Touch of History:
Golda Meir was and continues to be considered a Mother to her People Israel.
In 1970 Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir was interviewed on British Thames Television. Her responses and her ability to explain are outstanding. Oh, that she was here today.
This song is taken from the Passover Seder, the lyrics are part of a prayer that is so appropriate this year “The LORD’S blessings is what kept our fathers and what keeps us surviving. For, not only one arose and tried to destroy us, rather in every generation they try to destroy us. The Keeper of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. We have been saved, yet again! Sung by Yaakov Shwekey and Yonatan Razel who arranged the music.
And hum along with this joyous song of remembrance, past and present.
“So we have the prophetic word made more certain. You do well to pay [close] attention to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place until the day dawns and light breaks through the gloom and the morning star arises indoor hearts.” 2 Peter 1:19, Numbers 24:17
With love from Jay and Meridel Rawlings.
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A Blessed Passover season to my readers who love this Eternal Feast.
My letter is lengthy, I had no way to download the information in digital form. Maybe it is for the better, as you may want to return to this again and again.
Please take your time, read a little at a time if it is too much, but it is vital!
“God brought Israel out of Egypt. Israel has strength like the wild ox …
He will devour his adversaries. Blessed of God is he who blesses you and cursed of God is he who curses you.” Numbers 24:8a, 9b.
Warfare: Moses initiated the first Passover. He prepared his people and they had to be obedient by faith, not fully aware of what was coming. Can you picture the fathers and sons painting the doorposts and lentils of their homes with the blood of the lamb they just sacrificed for their family? A tough scene for sure, some 4,000 years ago. It had to leave an indelible memory.
The Eternal Covenant is Eternal: I keep trying to picture that last night in Egypt. They were instructed to stay inside, the lamb was roasted, the feast prepared and eaten. They were ready for the word any moment. Outside all over Egypt, the Death Angel was visiting all firstborn, both mankind and animals. How severe was the cost of generational and personal sin brought home to each family. It also speaks of the cost of the Hebrews freedom which foreshadowed the giving of the Eternal Covenant, the Blood Covenant displayed 2,000 years later in the heart of Jerusalem, when the Lamb of God, Yeshua, Jesus was sacrificed for all of mankind.
The Miracle in the Middle of the Night: Standing at his bedroom window in the heart of Jerusalem, David, our son watched three missiles hit and burst into flame as they hurtled downward crashing to the earth. He and his family joined their neighbours in the bomb shelter at 2 a.m. on April 14th as the Iranians continued to wage war over the entire country. Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles aimed at Israel. Astonishingly, 99% were intercepted and destroyed before reaching their targets by Israel, the US, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and France. Most were neutralized before entering Israeli airspace. Yes, only minor injuries were reported. A 7-year-old Bedouin girl was seriously wounded by shrapnel. An Israeli military Base sustained minimal damage. This outcome is nothing short of miraculous. David sent the following article.
Divine Intervention:
Dr. Judith Lazarovitch Stugim worked in the Israel Defence Industry and made this letter available. Dr. of physics, M. Abitbol is identified as the person who sent this letter to Rabbi Hananal Etrog, Head of the Sheba Hebron Yeshiva.
He wrote: “I am a Doctor of Physics and worked for several years in the Defence Industry in Israel. The defence projects are still cutting edge in the State of Israel. I wanted to share with the Rabbi, something I feel. On Saturday night April 13th 2024 and in the early hours of April 14th 2024, something here happened on the scale of the Biblical splitting of the Red Sea.”
“Absolutely everyone acted as one man in overall unity. The likelihood that everything worked out does not exist in complex systems like the Defence Systems that were employed against the Iranian attack. They have never been tried out before, only in the State of Israel. I took a pencil and dived into the calculations to check out the likelihood that such a result would materialize. The range and number of events that had to be dealt with, when each missile or UAV is handled independently, (there is human error or some deviation of one action, not offset by other successful actions) doubles the chance of making a mistake.”
When I examine on a scientific level, what happened here, it simply cannot happen.” In the face of the Iranian attack, the fact that 99% of all missiles would be intercepted does NOT exist in complex systems. After calculating the probabilities on a scientific level this simply cannot happen.The miracle is sharper than the 6-Day War and Independence War of 1948.”
“With all the high technologies, we expected a breach in the Defense of the skies of the State of Israel. Even if we got 90% protection it would be a miracle! What happened, is that everyone, yes, everyone, the pilots, the system operators and the technology operators acted as one man at one moment in total unity. If this is not an act of God, then I no longer know what a miracle is.”
“The managers of the Defense Industries guarantee no more than 90% success. In short, THE RESCUE FOR THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL THAT TOOK PLACE THIS NIGHT WAS SIMPLY IMPOSSIBLE NATURALLY. I believe that this miracle saved the lives of many people in Israel. If the Defence System had failed to intercept a number of cruise missiles, the result would have dragged us into a very complex campaign. I bet that next time it will not work like this without Divine supervision. The simple proof of what I said is that the managers of the Security Industries who develop and manufacture these systems guarantee no more the 90% success!”
“When Israel came out of Egypt, Judah became His sanctuary, and Israel His dominion. Tremble O earth, at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the God of Jacob (Israel)…” Psalm 114:1, 7.
“We love Him because He first loved us.” 1John 4:19
“The King will answer and say to them, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it for Me.” Matthew 25:40, Proverbs 19:17
I know that so many of you are helping Israel in any way possible, beginning with prayer. Others have helped to make it possible for the 200,000 displaced families in Israel and soldiers to celebrate the Passover with a wonderful feast and joy Thank you! We chose to bless through: Yad Ezra vey Shumalit and Meir Panim.
Stunning Prophecy re Israel and Terrorism: Delivered April 5th 2014 by Kim Clement.
“There is a veil that is being torn … rent! Hear the sound, says the Spirit. The sound of fear, the sound of detriment. There is mischief in the Upper regions of India and Pakistan, where they found the one that terrorized the nations, Osama. They are plotting, planning, putting together pieces, taking them apart, putting them together, something so unique, that the Princes of Persian and in the Balkan territories, the activity of demonic power and principalities, is at high alert. They plot, they plan.”
God says, “I have kept the nations wondering.”
They said, “We know, we have the intelligence we have equipment, we have the best! “
God says: “What do you have? Look how they plot and plan against Israel, India, Canada, Great Britain, listen … the Scandinavian territories… Estonia what are you doing? There are those praying and demonic powers are terrorized. Now in the month of April, I WILL OPEN, I will expose. I will catch them Myself! And terrorism shall take a turn.”
But, they shall say, “Now, we have them!”
The LORD says, ‘But do you really? For I hear the prayers of My saints, there are Daniels that are praying and fasting this very hour. Therefore the battle in the heavenlies is raging and will rage for another 18 days. Look to the 14th of April, shiftings are taking place. I AM THE RULER OF THE UNIVERSE, and one prayer of a saint can move My Hand and it has!’ says the LORD.’” Delivered by Tim Clement 10 years ago. The world saw the outworking of this word on April 14th 2024, 10 years later to the very day.
An invitation to worship: Prayer by Kim Clement
“Father of Lights, shape our future with Your Light, shape our children with Your Light. You have my promise time and time again. I will remember you in sickness and in health. I will remember you whether rich or poor. I will remember you …
The Israelites forgot him, they were cultivating the Land, enjoying the freedom, but there was no mana from heaven. Their vineyards were yielding new wine, the children were growing, but there was no cloud by day nor fire by night. They forgot You but You have my promise.
We will always honor You, we will always remember You and LORD we pray that You would remind us daily, of the wondrous grace that You have given to us. And we do we have a future. It is a future so fair, so far, so certain…and we have hope!”
Sweet Friends, I had so much prepared, so many multimedia clips, and “news” but this IS the good news. You will be surfing your own news services. Let us hear what the Spirit of our God has said and is saying to the world in these momentous days. During the attack Israel prayed Psalm 20. Now is the time to keep Israel in prayer for the perfect will of the Father to come to pass, far beyond our imagination.
You can watch Kim Clements’s Prophecy video here: Start at 8:47 mins.
Thank you for your prayers, we are small, but Our God Triumphs!
Hallelujah! He is Risen!
With the love of Messiah, Jay and Meridel Rawlings.
“He will call upon Me, and I will answer Him, I will rescue him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and I will let him see My salvation.” Psalm 91:15
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Welcome. Let me take you on my morning walk down through the olive groves to the beach. I never fail to return home energized and encouraged. See my video clip at the end. Today during my time in the Bible, this jumped out at me, pushing me to think.
“Every good thing given and every perfect gift from above; comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens]. It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself – sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes]. “ James 1:17a, 18.
The thought that Abba in Heaven chose my birth was not new to me. Yes, our conception was in His Will. He chose us, and He asks us to CHOOSE Him, How simple is that? That ‘choosing’ of course brings us to the blood covering of Yeshua Jesus. Blood has been demanded as a cover for sin from the beginning with Abel. It is no different today. But there is so much more in this walk of faith. This truth is a cornerstone of faith. I call this seed thought! See the opening photo. That seed of life, will and thought, in the word of God brings our spiritual transformation; allowing us to live and stretch up to the light. Hopefully, as we mature, we will bear much fruit. How to begin? Well, here it comes.
“Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful thoughtful listener], slow to speak, [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving];”James 1:19.
Jesus spent His entire ministry teaching us how to live this life. Perhaps the hardest lessons come when we are in contact with others that smudge and fudge. The hardest of all for me is religious hypocrisy. Well, Jesus suffered it continually. He is the finest example of speaking the truth, not throwing dirt and losing ground. Pun intended! Jesus observed: “It is not what goes into the mouth of a man that makes him unclean and defiled, but what comes out of the mouth; this makes a man unclean and defiles [him].” Matthew:15:11-20.
Strong words indeed! Defile is a noun. ‘It is the act of making something foul, dirty or unclean.’ For example, Humankind’s destruction and defilement of the natural environment is seriously endangering the continuation of life on this planet.
Defilement or uncleanness can be an infected intestine, an infection in the bone, running sores on the skin, or … those nasty little jabs and critical words that FIRST pierced themselves into our conscious thoughts. We put them on someone else, using our God-given gifts of speech. Sadly, these poisonous words can grow and increase within me and you, over time. They set up a rottenness that defiles and try to stay hidden within. May each one of us repent of our negative, even hurtful thoughts and words. You can STOP this program NOW! Repent and forsake! We must again choose to return to the blessed WILL of our Father. This is the essence of Jesus: “doing the will of My Father.”
Iran’s Attack on is Israel Imminent:
Iran has stopped hiding behind its proxies.
Head of the IDF says, “We are prepared and ready for any scenario.”
The head of US Defence visits Israel as I write.
President Biden said, “IF Israel needs to respond to Iran, we are with them.”
Hamas divulges: “We cannot find 40 hostages, to meet Israel’s proposed cease-fire!” Shocking … can we believe them? They continue to do NOTHING supported by the UN and most nations.
The Gaza war is not over. There are 3,000 Hamas operatives embedded among the 1.5 million Gazans in Rafa. Israel is in a gorilla war. It is not won by large armies. Israel is regrouping and changing tactics. Our work is to pray and help in any way we can.
How to Pray:
It is time to pray and not to faint. Israel is facing perhaps what they always knew was coming. Let’s pray as David did.
To your willing heart and faith, add determination and courage. We will triumph over and over in prayer, throughout our entire lives. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being a human being guided and directed by the Living God. And when we fall, repent, get up and come back. Starting again.
Please, go to 1 Samuel: chapter 17:v 28, “Eliab his oldest brother heard what he (David) said to the men: and his anger burned against David and he said: …I know your presumption [over confidence and the evil of your heart; …”
David responded, “What have I done now?” v. 29.
A little brother deals with his elder brother. A good example of defilement in Eliab’s thought life. Think of the world today in an uproar to save Hamas and paint Israel as the enemy of all People. Who is the Goliath here?
When you Pray, pray the scriptures:
“David went out alone to meet Goliath: Then David said to the Philistine,’ You come to me with a sword, spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. This day, the LORD will hand you over to me … so that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel and that this entire assembly may know that the LORD does not see with the sword or with the spear for the battle is the LORD’s and He will hand you over to us.’” 1 Sam 17:v 46a, 47.
I also suggest Psalm 2, Psalm 83, and Hebrews 11.
Enjoy Ishay Ribo and Omer Adam. These popular young Israelis, combine their great talents on this beautiful song which is equally a prayer and a cry.
In closing dear friends: The will of the Father for us after 50 years in Israel, was to bring us to this beautiful haven to live. Two months after we left Israel, all hell broke out. The LORD showed us many things, but not the war. Yes, it was very hard back in 2022 to be willing to give over our wills in this matter. Our lives had been lived in and for Israel. But, after many struggles, Jay and I finally could agree that God was in this. Now we could move forward, we could see this as the leading of the LORD, and still we did not understand the full impact of this instruction.
“Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You. So will I bless You as long as I live; …” Psalm 63:4
We have been sequestered away to rest, enjoy our 80’s and our work now is to pray and fight in the heavens for the Father’s Will to come to pass for Israel our beloved. His WILL is perfect! That profound secret is found in listening to the Still Small Voice, repenting often and working to obeying always!
Here is a video I took with my dogs down at the beach near our house sending Shabbat Shalom greetings to you all!
Since this newsletter has been written on Friday 12th of April. The latest news is that Iran attacked Israel with over 300 missiles, drones and ballistic missiles on Saturday night April 13th till early Sunday morning. See the latest news here:
Please keep praying for the peace of Jerusalem and the safety of Israel and her peoples.
Love from Meridel and of course, Jay Rawlings.
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Ich möchte meine Leser segnen, indem ich diesen Brief an den Messias Jesus ausrichte. Ich lerne immer wieder aus seinem Leben, und ich vertraue darauf, dass dies auch Eure Erfahrung ist, wenn ihr weitergeht.
Harte Lektionen:
Wir waren alle schon einmal hier. Der Versucher wartet nur darauf, jeden anzugreifen, welcher Jesus als HERRN bekennt! Besonders in den dunklen Zeiten, wenn wir uns abgeschnitten, schwach, allein und verzweifelt fühlen. In diesem Moment müssen wir unsere Augen zum Himmel WENDEN und auf das Wort und die LIEBE unseres Abba-Vaters und Jesus vertrauen. Das ist unsere Geheimwaffe, unser hoher Turm, unser Versteck, unsere Stärke und unser Schild. Haltet durch! Die Antworten werden kommen, wenn wir bereit sind zu WARTEN und still zu sein.
Jesus war nach seinem Fasten verzweifelt hungrig. Satan, der Versucher, wartete darauf, ihn anzugreifen: “Es steht geschrieben …”. So antwortete Jesus auf jede Versuchung. Das allein zeigt uns, wie wichtig es ist, das Wort Gottes zu kennen und es in unserem Herzen zu bewahren, damit wir nicht gegen den Himmel sündigen. “… es steht geschrieben. Der Mensch lebt nicht vom Brot allein, sondern von einem jeden Wort, welches aus dem Mund Gottes kommt.” Deuteronomium 8:3, Matthäus 4:4
Nachdem er das Wort Gottes missbraucht und verdreht hatte, genau wie Satan es mit Eva getan hatte, und es mit dir und mir immer noch tut, antwortete Jesus erneut: “…es steht geschrieben. Du sollst den Herrn, deinen GOTT, nicht auf die Probe stellen.” Deuteronomium 6:16, Matthäus 4:7
Dann reizten er Jesus mit Lügen und der Vorstellung, er könne die Königreiche dieser Welt kontrollieren und beherrschen, wenn er Satan anbetete. Jesus antwortete: “…es steht geschrieben: Du sollst Gott, den HERRN, anbeten und Ihm allein dienen.” 5. Mose 6:13, Matthäus 4:10
Die Versuchung führte zum Hochverrat
“Da ging einer von den Zwölfen, welcher Judas Ischariot hiess, zu den Hohenpriestern und sprach: Was wollt ihr mir geben, wenn ich euch Jesus ausliefere? Und sie wogen dreißig Silberlinge ab.» Matthäus 26,14-16 Exodus 32:32. Sacharja 11:12.
WARUM 30 Silberstücke? Das fragt Ihr. Weil das der übliche Preis für einen Sklaven war. Exodus 21:32,
Judas belügt Jesus
Während er das Passahfest mit seinen 12 Jüngern leitete, sagte Jesus: “Der Menschensohn wird gehen, wie es von ihm geschrieben steht; aber wehe dem Menschen, durch welchen der Menschensohn verraten wird!
Und Judas, der Verräter, sprach: “Ich bin es doch nicht, Rabbi?”, und Jesus sagte zu ihm: “Du hast es selbst gesagt”. Psalm 41,9, Matthäus 26,25.
Ich hoffe, wir haben uns alle Zeit genommen, um zu Jesus zurückzukehren und alles zu bereuen, was wir nicht bekannt haben. Selbstverblendung ist die absolut schlimmste Krankheit. Sein Blut reinigt von aller Sünde. Wenn ich mich an den Tod und die Auferstehung von Jeschua Jesus erinnere, kann ich nun bezeugen: «Ich weiß, wie es ist, wieder zum Leben erweckt zu werden. Ich möchte Euch sagen, wie dankbar ich für meinen Ehemann und meine jahrzehntelangen Freunde bin, und natürlich auch für meine neuen Freunde. Ihr habt mein persönliches Leben und das Leben von Familienmitgliedern enorm verändert. Vielen Dank für Ihre Briefe, Gebete und Liebesbekundungen, ich bin wirklich eine gesegnete Frau.”
Dieses Wochenende wird von allen gefeiert, welche nach dem Gregorianischen Kalender leben. Das Hebräische Pessachfest fällt auf den 22. April, und wir planen, es mit unseren Familienmitgliedern zu feiern. Nach dem Griechischen Religiösen Kalender ist Ostern auf den 5. Mai datiert.
Ein Wort von Josh
Jay und Josh waren im März in Israel. Sie sind gerade zurückgekehrt: “Mama”, sagte Josh, “wir sind mit El Al geflogen, nur mit Israelis an Bord. Du weißt doch, dass sie beim Landeanflug auf den Flughafen Ben Gurion immer klatschen! Nun, dieses Mal war nur Stille zu hören. Ich war völlig überrascht. Es gab keine Warteschlangen oder Hektik am Flughafen. Aber bei der Rückkehr von Israel nach Athen, wieder mit El Al, klatschten alle! Traurig, aber ich denke, das bringt es auf den Punkt.
Ein Wort von Jay
“Josh und ich haben eine Notfallreise nach Israel unternommen und sind erst vor wenigen Tagen zurückgekehrt. David, unser ältester Sohn, war schwer an einer Lungenentzündung erkrankt und litt unter schwerer Kurzatmigkeit und vollständiger Erschöpfung, obwohl er in ärztlicher Behandlung war. Zum Glück begannen seine Symptome nachzulassen, sobald wir bei ihm waren. Er sagte: “Euer Besuch ist von lebenswichtiger Bedeutung, mehr als ihr je wissen werdet!”
Natürlich haben wir sofort für ihn gebetet und tun dies auch weiterhin. Jetzt freuen wir uns über die Gebetserhörung. Außerdem kam der Besuch gerade zur rechten Zeit, denn so wir konnten viele Familienmitglieder und Freunde Israels ermutigen, trösten und stärken. Sie leiden tagtäglich unter dem Druck des andauernden Krieges. Die Stimmung im Lande ist gedrückt, obwohl man die Menschen für ihren unbeugsamen Geist loben muss. Wir wurden 1969 zum ersten Mal nach Israel berufen, es war unsere “ersten Liebe.“
Einer der bewegendsten und denkwürdigsten Besuche, welche wir hatten, war Joshs Armeekumpel Dothan. Er und seine Frau Sivan haben sich freiwillig gemeldet, um bei der Identifizierung, der am 7. Oktober von der Hamas Ermordeten, zu helfen. Sie setzten ihre Computerkenntnisse ein, um bei der Identifizierung der verstümmelten Leichen zu helfen. Wir beten für ihre emotionale und geistige Genesung.
David und ich setzten uns für Israel Vision ein. Siehe: israelvision.com
Beide, David und Josh, konnten sich mir beim monatlichen Gebetstreffen von Men in Ministry in Jerusalem anschließen, welches etwa fünfzig Gemeinschaften in Israel dient. Ich war so dankbar, dass es weitergeht, stärker denn je. Ich habe 1981 bei der Gründung geholfen. Bitte vernachlässigt uns nicht Euren Gebeten, für uns als gemeinsame Familie. Wir scheinen alle so verletzlich zu sein. Danke, dass Ihr unsere treuen Freunde seid.” Liebe Grüße, Jay
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I desire to bless my readers by centring this letter on Messiah Jesus. I keep learning from HIs life, and I trust this is also your experience as you walk on.
Tough Lessons:
We have all been here to one degree or another. The tempter waits to attack each person who confesses Jesus as LORD! Especially, in those down times when we are feeling cut off, weak, alone and desperate. In that moment, we must TURN our eyes to heaven, trusting in the Word and in the LOVE of our Abba Father and Jesus. This is our secret weapon; our high tower, our hiding place, strength and shield. Hang on! The answers will come if we are willing to WAIT and be still.
Jesus was desperately hungry after His fast. Satan the tempter waited to attack. “It is written …” Is how Jesus replied to every temptation that alone tells us how important it is to know the Word of God and hide it in our hearts, so that we do not sin against heaven. “… it is written. Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.” Deuteronomy 8:3, Matthew 4:4
After misusing and twisting the Word of God, exactly as Satan did to Eve and continues to do to you and I, Jesus again responded: “…it is written. You shall not test the LORD your God.” Deuteronomy 6:16, Matthew 4:7
Then teasing Jesus with lies and the idea of control and authority over the kingdoms of this world if He worshipped Satan. Jesus responded: “…it is written. You shall worship the LORD God and serve Him only.” Deut.6:13, Matthew 4:10
Temptation led to High Treason:
‘Then one of the twelve who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Jesus over to you?
And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver.”
Matthew 26:14,15,16. Exodus 32:32. Zechariah 11:12.
WHY 30 pieces of silver? You ask. Because that was the going rate for a slave. Exodus 21:32,
Judas lies to Jesus:
While leading the Passover Feast, with His 12 disciples, Jesus said: “The Son of Man is to go, just as it is written of Him; but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had never been born.”
And Judas, the betrayer, said, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?”
Jesus said to him, “You have said it yourself.” Psalm 41:9, Matthew 24: 25.
I trust we have all taken quiet time to come back home to Jesus and repent of anything that we have not confessed. Self-blindness is the absolute worst disease. His blood cleanses from all sin. Remembering the death and resurrection of Yeshua Jesus I can now testify, “ I know what is is to be resurrected back to life. Let me say, how grateful I am for my husband and friends of many decades, and my new ones of course. You have made a huge difference in my personal life and the lives of family members. Thank you for your notes and prayers, and acts of love. I am indeed a blessed woman.
This weekend is celebrated by all of those living by the Gregorian calendar. The Hebrew Passover falls on April 22nd and we plan to celebrate it with family
members. The Greek Religious Calendar dates Easter on May 5th.
A Word from Josh:
Jay and Josh were in Israel this March. They have just returned.
“Mom,” Josh told me, “We flew El Al, with only Israelis on board. You know they always clap upon a descent into Ben Gurion Airport! Well, this time, there was only silence. I was taken by total surprise. There were no lines or hustle and bustle at the airport. But, upon return to Athens from Israel, again on El Al, everyone clapped! Sadly I think this sums it all up.”
A Word from Jay:
“Josh and I made an emergency trip to Israel and returned just days ago. David, our eldest son was very ill with pneumonia and developed serious shortness of breath and complete fatigue, he was under a Drs care. Thankfully as soon as we arrived, his symptoms began to fade. He stated, “Your visit is of vital important to me, more than you will ever know!”
Of course, we immediately prayed for him and continued to do so. Now we are rejoicing in answered prayer. In addition, it was such a timely visit as we were able to encourage, comfort and strengthen many family members and Israeli friends. They are suffering day in and day out under the pall of an ongoing war. The atmosphere in the country is depressed, although the people must be commended for their indomitable spirit. We were first called to Israel in 1969, our ‘first love’.
One of the most touching and memorable visits we had was with Josh’s army buddy Dothan. He along with his wife Sivan, volunteered to help identify those massacred by Hamas on October 7th. They used their computer skills to help identify the mutilated bodies. We pray for their emotional and spiritual recovery.
David and I did a stand-up for Israel Vision. See: israelvision.com
Both David and Josh were able to join me for the monthly Men in Ministry prayer meeting in Jerusalem, serving some fifty ministries in Israel. I was so grateful to see it continue, stronger than ever. I helped start back in 1981. Please do not neglect your prayers for us as a corporate family. We all seem so vulnerable. Thank you for being our faithful friends.” Love, Jay
Daniel and Shelly are producing an explorative blog for Israel. For those who may be interested, go to: https://chooselovenotfear.world
“And in His Name the Gentiles (all the nations of the world) will hope.”
Isaiah 42: 1-4
Rejoicing in the knowledge and experience in His superb LOVE!
Jay and Meridel Rawlings
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“The heavens are telling of the glory of God, and the firmament is declaring the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1
I send blessings to you this day in the Name Above all Names. I have penned a few thoughts on The Face of God. Hope you not only enjoy but recall your own journey of discovery. The first time I ever saw Him, I experienced His loving Presence. I felt warmed and swaddled (wrapped) in a blanket of liquid love. My chilled life, at 2.5 years was warmed from the inside out. I have never been tempted to look elsewhere for the love that will not let me go, for I have seen and continue to experience the Face of God.
Last night I waved Jay and Josh off as they flew to Jerusalem. Our eldest son David, has been fighting a very nasty virus. It is a heavy time, as Ramadan began on Friday and Israel faces a multi-front war inside and out. The month ahead is ominous. The Feast of Esther begins on March 22nd despite the ongoing threats. We watch as history repeats itself.
History teaches us that every succeeding generation declines as its morality degenerates. This process takes time, but atrophy inevitably sets in when true morals go out. World powers are brought to their knees when their people throw morality out the window. A healthy family life is the backbone of any stable society, as is the glue of upholding moral standards.
“I had a conversation with a young neighbour in his 40s who assured me “God could not possibly display anger because he is above human emotion.” This person does not know the Bible. Arguing is fruitless, he has not realized that he was created in God’s likeness. Pause, think of that. Nothing originates with us, it is all a gift.
Very few people take much notice of God’s words to us in the Bible. Fewer desire to read or study the Old Testament, which is as living as the New! Both are eternal, everlasting Covenants. Unbelievers are just not interested and the majority of Christians think it is all for yesterday. Israel couldn’t possibly be relevant at this time. The prophetic books of the Bible have been preserved for our day because they are about to be fulfilled in this generation. We are living in the End Times, believe it or not. Many of these prophecies have been dormant for millennia, but get ready, Israel is the key to their fulfilment. That may be impossible for many of you to believe if you have cancelled Israel and Jerusalem. Things are unfolding very quickly. Jesus gave a warning. “Don’t think I have come to do away with the Law and the Prophets. I have not come to annul their contents but to fulfil them.”Matthew 5:17
The Face of God
How does one catch glimpses of God’s face? Every response is subjective. What’s yours?
I see Him all around me, in my physical world; in the seasons, weather, family history, world history, and the many kind souls I have worked with along with tribal people in their various habitats. I have lived a privileged life, and often see the face of God. HOW?
in the perfect peace of a sleeping baby.
in the wind whispering over olive groves, turning them into masses of shimmering silver.
in the kindness of a local farmer bringing oranges and eggs to my door.
in the steady ebb and flow of the sea, reminding me of the One who set its bounds.
in the patience of my husband when I interrupted him at work…
in the incessant buzzing bees going about their business gathering nectar.
in dew drops clinging to grasses as they turn to a sea of shining diamonds at sun up.
in the perfume of flowers.
in the faithful beating of my own heart day in and day out.
in the massive displays of clouds.
in the spontaneous joy and laughter of children at play.
in joyful family times when at last, we can all be together.
in my dogs who are delighted to see me. Am I as welcoming to Jesus and others?
in the fearsome size, sound and intense colours of the Northern lights filling the night skies.
when our home was in the path of a raging forest fire?
Have you heard the silence of the immense Northern wilderness? It can be frightening.
Have you lived through an erupting volcano, earthquake, hurricane, war or plague?
He has kept my husband, sons and me through all of that as we lived in many nations.
Have you been beaten, put down verbally or molested physically or sexually and lived long enough to see how the life of the abuser ended?
Only man seeks to control, destroy and tear apart himself and his fellow man. He is a predator, a destroyer. Our societies no longer protect the unborn, children and Old people. Man in the hands of darkness works to destroy the natural order of things… unless he is favoured to encounter the LIVING REALITY of the Almighty God.
Could this awesome Creator possibly be angry with mankind in charge of this world? What causes Him to be angry? Let us never forget: He is the God of Justice and Truth. What does that mean? He will not hold His peace forever. Because of something we label as Sin, the scales are tipped away from mercy. What is sin? Sin is: willful ignorance, hypocrisy, greed, stubbornness, selfishness, cheating, lying, murder … man’s hard heart grieves God.
Death is the manifestation of separation from this life, the cessation of breath. It is our Creator’s prerogative to take that breath at any moment. Breathing is a gift that most of us take as ‘our’ right. God keeps the score sheet of our murmuring and complaining, the taking of offences, and self-centeredness. Our choices define us. Multitudes live on the negative side of life.
The Bible clearly tells us that the wages of sin is death, mine and yours. We all live on borrowed time and continue under the illusion of being “in charge.” It’s time to seek Him and He promises that we fill find Him; if we earnestly search for Him with all of our heart.
I asked Jay, “When did you see the Face of God.”
“I helped the midwife deliver Josh, and remember theawesome moment of stillness until he drew his first breath,” he concluded, “and I saw His face when you came back to life.”
Let us learn what it truly means to; “Kiss the Son, lest He become angry, and you perish in the way, for His wrath may soon be kindled. How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!” Psalm 2:12 Amplified I suggest you read all of Psalm 2.
Our Great God and Father has brought this generation to this appointed time. He is finished being ignored as an un-entity, when every good and perfect gift is from Him hand.
Daniel’s prophecies line up with the Book of Revelation. The day at hand. I suggest you put
Isaiah 24 – 27, Jeremiah 24, Ezekiel 36 – 38 on your study list.
Lest you despair: take courage and memorize this promise:
“After these things, I looked and this is what I saw: a vast multitude which no one could count, from every nation and from all the tribes and peoples and languages standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes with palm branches in their hands; and with in a loud voice they cried out, saying: Salvation to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb.” Revelation 7:9.10.
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I have decided to take a little more time for myself, family and my garden. Look for the Still Small Voice next month. Thank you for being there, faithful in your prayers.
Now for a little light heartedness:
– “Old age comes at a bad time.” (Ed Sullivan)
– “The older I get, the better I used to be.” (Lee Trevino)
– “Nice to be here? At my age, it’s nice to be anywhere.” (George Burns)
– “You spend 90 percent of your adult life hoping for a long rest and the last 10 percent trying to convince the Lord that you’re actually not THAT tired.” (Princess Grace)
– “Old people shouldn’t eat Health foods. They need all the preservatives they can get.” (Bob Hope)
-“At age 20, we worry about what others think of us. At age 40, we don’t care what they think of us. At age 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all.” (Ann Landers)
Painting by Shelly Bandel Rawlings.
-“I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a lot more as they get older, and then it dawned on me — they’re cramming for their final exam.” (George Chaplin)
The picture above: “On Oct 7th, out of the deadly attack by Hamas, just nearby, 47 babies were born in the underground maternity unit at Soroka hospital, all the while under an intense missile fire by Hamas. Observant women and Bedouin live in close proximity in Israel’s Negev.”
To My Dear Friends:
Today marks 5 months since the beginning of the war. Yesterday President Biden called for a ‘ceasefire”. Hamas sees the pressure mounting against Israel from all quarters, and they just sit back and wait. They don’t need to negotiate. The whole world is with them against Israel. It is an impossible situation. We call for your prayers more than ever before. Please stay alert and learn the facts and the truth about what is going on between Israel, Hamas and the USA. Much of world media on the war is ‘clouded.’ Join me, determined to uncover the facts on the ground concerning this conflict. First, let us remember what the LORD God spoke through His Prophets. He is continually moving behind the scenes in history shaping prophecy for Israel and His Body. Father God has predetermined: “The people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits.” Daniel 11:32
Since October 7th Israel has lost 597 soldiers in action. Ramadan begins on Monday, March 10th until April 8th, a very sensitive month because of threats by Fundamental Islam. In Gaza, Israel is preparing more areas to evacuate Khan Unis and has dropped leaflets over the civilian populations. In Israel, Israel has assured the Palestinian population of the security and safety of all Muslim holy sites in Israel during this month. Because of threatened attacks, Israel is warning its public to be aware at all times. Hamas threatens that,” war will explode on Israel’s borders and within the country.” I am sure you are praying for the hostages and the Palestinians, all are helpless.
Here is a 2-minute history lesson: Origins of the Palestinians.
Meet Lucy:
She is Israel’s only Muslim-Israeli journalist. Her voice is as powerful as it is clear and true to both of her people. Give her your time, she is a woman to be reckoned with and helps us to understand how utterly complicated the situation here has always been.
Now What about Hamas?
The scriptures I have chosen below were spoken by Obadiah over Edom in Bible times when they rejoiced at Israel’s great misfortune and brokenness. Not only that, they profited from her losses then, just as Hamas is doing today worldwide. Now we know that the UN support Hamas. The world has gone mad. Today this scripture shouts out the Hamas agenda perfectly. Hamas continues to refuse to give the names of the LIVING hostages to Israel but demands a cease-fire. How ridiculous it all is. Obadiah lived from 607 to 586 BC when Jerusalem was attacked by Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon, which led to the Babylonian exile. This prophecy can also apply to any of Israel’s enemies. Take note!
“Do not rejoice over the sons of Judah in the day of their destruction.”Obadiah12b
“Do not speak arrogantly in the day of their distress.” 12c
“Yes, you, do not look with delight on the day of their ruin and do not loot treasures in the day of their ruin.” 13:b
“As you have done it shall be done to you in retribution; your evil dealing will return on your own head.”15b.
“Because just as you drank on my holy mountain … so shall all the nations drink continually [one by one of My wrath.] So shall all the nations drink and swallow [the full measure of punishment.]”16.b Amplified
Israel Faces War Escalating on 7 Fronts.
First, let’s look inside Israel; on her seams, – those Arab Palestinian population areas that border internal Israel. For example, East Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria. There are some radical Islamic villages and towns in the north as well. They also attack local Arab Christians. Then there is continual conflict on Israel’s borders; Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. Jordan is bordered on the north by Syria, to the east by Iraq, with Saudi Arabia on the east and south and to the west by Israel. ISIS is reportedly alive and well according to sources in Kurdistan. (TBN) Apparently, ISIS survived in the Iraqi desert that borders Jordan. They are entrenched once again in Syria and active in Lebanon. We sense war on the horizon everywhere. Not a happy report and certainly not what anyone wants to hear or read. (The LORD has never given me popular tasks throughout my life, having given over 30 years to a work for sexually abused children and adults.)
“You (Israel) are My battle-axe and sword, with you I will shatter nations and destroy many kingdoms. With you I will shatter armies …” Jeremiah 51:20-24
Israel Defence Forces Spokesman.
Mosab Hassan Yousef son the Founder of Hamas.
Hamas is calling for Ramadan this year to be a bloodbath everywhere worldwide.
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher…” Isaiah 55:8,9.
In the secret, in the quiet place, In the stillness, you are there In the secret, in the quiet hour I wait only for you. ‘I need to know You more.’ I want to know you. I want to hear your voice. I want to touch you. I want to see your face. I am reaching for the highest goal, That I might receive the prize Pressing onward, pushing every hindrance out of my way, ‘Cause I want to know you more In the secret, in the quiet place, In the stillness, you are there. Author Unknown
In closing, I encourage you to take time to go aside and meet With the Friend who will never leave us or forsake ALL mankind. Individually, I have the choice to follow or forsake Him! That profound choice is mine alone. Quieten down on the inside … Commune.
With love and prayers from the Rawlings Family, Meridel Rawlings.
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“… obwohl ihr mir Schaden zufügen wolltet, hat der Herr es zum Guten gewollt, um das jetzige Ergebnis herbeizuführen: das Überleben von vielen Menschen.” 1. Mose 50:20
Geisel Update: Von den 253 nach Gaza entführten Personen befinden sich noch 134 lebende Geiseln bei der Hamas. 31 von ihnen sind verstorben. Die meisten ihrer Identitäten sind nach wie vor unbekannt: die neueste Meldung ist die gestohlene Leiche eines IDF-Soldaten, welcher am 7. Oktober getötet wurde.
Im Gegensatz Russland: Russland war einer der einzigen Orte außerhalb des Nahen Ostens, der Hamas-Terroristen und Houthi-Dschihadisten willkommen hieß. Heute rufen Hamas und Fatah, welche die politische Einheit des palästinensischen Volkes bilden, zur Versöhnung auf. Das ist ein erbärmlicher Scherz.
Systematische sexuelle Übergriffe durch Hamas-Terroristen: Am
7. Oktober verübte die Hamas “brutale sexuelle Übergriffe, welche systematisch und absichtlich durchgeführt wurden”, heißt es im ersten offiziellen Bericht, welcher die sexuelle Gewalt an diesem Tag detailliert beschreibt. “Der Angriff der Hamas umfasste gewalttätige Vergewaltigungen, welche von Drohungen mit Waffen begleitet wurden, und in einigen Fällen auf verletzte Frauen abzielten. Viele der Vergewaltigungen wurden als Gruppe, unter Beteiligung von gewalttätigen Terroristen, durchgeführt. Oft wurde die Vergewaltigung vor Publikum – Partnern, Familie oder Freunden – verübt, um den Schmerz und die Demütigung aller Anwesenden zu verstärken”, heißt es in dem 39-seitigen Bericht, welcher von der Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel, einem Dachverband regionaler israelischer Vergewaltigungskrisenzentren, verfasst wurde.
Sexuelle Gewalt fand auf dem Nova-Musikfestival und in den Gemeinden nahe der Grenze zu Gaza statt, auf den Armeestützpunkten, die angegriffen wurden, sowie bei der fortgesetzten Misshandlung von Geiseln, welche noch immer in Gaza festgehalten werden. Die Aktionen richteten sich gegen Frauen, Mädchen und Männer. In den meisten Fällen wurden *die Opfer nach oder sogar während der Vergewaltigung getötet”, heißt es in dem Bericht. Das wahre Ausmaß der sexuellen Übergriffe wird möglicherweise nie bekannt werden, da die meisten Opfer und Zeugen getötet wurden.
Shari Mendes, welche bei der Identifizierung der Leichen half, untersuchte viele verstümmelte Leichen, darunter Frauen, deren Brüste entweder abgetrennt oder erschossen, und deren Genitalien verstümmelt waren. “Es schien sich um eine systematische Genitalverstümmelung einer Gruppe von Opfern zu handeln”, sagte sie.
“Chaim Otmazgin, ein Freiwilliger des ZAKA-Notfalldienstes, wurde zitiert, welcher beschrieb, dass er viele der Leichen teilweise bekleidet vorfand, mit “schweren Blutungen im Becken und der Zerstörung der Geschlechtsorgane”. Andere Rettungskräfte beschrieben, dass sie Messer und andere Gegenstände gefunden haben, welche in die Genitalien eingeführt wurden”.
All diese erwähnten Dinge stehen in dem Bericht, welcher den Entscheidungsträgern bei der UNO vorgelegt werden soll. Er lässt keine Möglichkeit offen, dass er geleugnet oder ignoriert wird. Die Terrororganisation Hamas hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, dem Staat Israel mit zwei klaren Strategien zu schaden: Geiselnahme von Bürgern und sadistische Sexualverbrechen”, sagte AARCI-Chefin Orit Sulitzeanu. “Es ist nicht länger möglich, zu schweigen. Es ist unmöglich, am Rande zu stehen.” Pesach Benson, TPS 21/24. Februar.
Eine Warnung des HERRN: “Ein beunruhigender Krieg kommt in den Norden. Es wird keine Nahrung, kein Wasser und keinen Strom geben. Wir müssen uns auf solche Tage vorbereiten. Es geht nicht darum, in Panik zu verfallen, sondern gute Beziehungen aufzubauen – den Nachbarn in der Krise zu helfen. (Israel ist ein Beispiel dafür.) Unsere Berufung ist es, Gott zu lieben und dann unseren Nächsten! “Pastor Gary Aley von der englischen Shabbat-Gemeinde in Jerusalem, berichtete von einem Gebetstreffen der Männer. Er fuhr fort: “In Philipper 4 dankt Paulus zunächst für all die Menschen um ihn herum, welche ihm so viel Kraft gegeben haben. Freut euch im HERRN allezeit, und ich sage noch einmal: FREUT EUCH!” Das schrieb er, als er im Gefängnis war und eine schwere Zeit hatte. Er freute sich mit seinen Mitgefangenen. Die Botschaft konzentrierte sich auf das Wesen der Liebe Gottes: Sein langes Leiden, seine Güte, Treue und Sanftmut. Er hält den Bund mit seinen Kindern und seinem Land und sogar mit der Erde selbst!»
Prophezeiung von der dunklen Seite: Noah Harrari, genannt “der Prophet” oder Sprecher des Weltwirtschaftsforums WEF, prophezeite neulich im Fernsehen seinen eigenen Untergang. “Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass Trump wiedergewählt wird. Wenn das der Fall ist, wird das der Todesstoß für das WEF und seine globale Agenda sein”, sagt er.
Erinnerung: “Der Name des Herrn ist ein starker Turm, die Gerechten laufen dorthin und sind in Sicherheit. Sprüche 18:10
Die Taktik des Satans: Ich beziehe mich auf die hebräischen Schriften in 1. Mose 3: Eva benutzte schnell den Namen des HERRN, des allmächtigen Gottes, als sie auf seine Fragen antwortete, aber sie übertrieb. Dann hörte sie ihm zu und brachte ihn nicht zum Schweigen! ANMERKUNG: Satan weigerte sich, diesen Namen zu benutzen, welcher über allen Namen steht, und nannte den Allmächtigen einfach Gott. Dann verdrehte er seine Worte und verwandelte sie in eine Lüge. Bis heute handelt er mit Halbwahrheiten. Die Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) steht kurz davor, die Zukunft der Welt zu verändern, indem sie eine neue und veränderte Bibel hervorbringt, ebenso wie in China. Jetzt ist unsere Stunde gekommen, die Wahrheit AUSZUSPRECHEN und den NAMEN des HERRN zu benutzen! Die Kirche entscheidet über das Schicksal der Nationen. Wir alle haben eine Stimme, nutzt sie ohne Angst.
Initiator für Veränderung:
Von unseren Eltern und Großeltern lernend, entdeckten Jay und ich das Geheimnis des Gebens. Inspiriert vom Geist des HERRN arbeiteten wir daran, überall dort, wo wir uns befinden, Veränderungen zu bewirken. Wir versuchen, das, was wir haben, von ganzem Herzen zu geben: Zeit, Energie, Gabe, Geschenke und Geldmittel. Es war schlicht so einfach. Das Ergebnis über viele Jahre hinweg ist eine tiefe Zufriedenheit. Wenn wir zurückblicken, hat es uns nie an etwas gefehlt. Einer unserer Söhne sagte, als er ein Kind war, er sei “arm”, obwohl ich unseren Jungs beigebracht habe, dass wir reich sind, weil wir die Freiheit haben, das Leben so zu leben, wie wir leben wollen. Heute ist er einer der größten Geber, und ich habe das Privileg es zu wissen. Hier ist ein tiefgreifender Eckpfeiler der biblischen Wahrheit. “Denn also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, dass er seinen eingeborenen Sohn gab, damit jeder, der an ihn glaubt, nicht verloren geht, sondern ewiges Leben hat.” Joh.3,16
Vergesst nie, dass Vater Gott das Muster vorgegeben hat. Versucht Euch daran zu erinnern, wie viel uns allen gegeben wurde, zuerst das LEBEN und dann einander. Bewusste innere Einigkeit ist das erste Prinzip, und dann mit denen, welchen wir zusammenleben, ist das zweite wesentliche Element beim Aufbau des Reiches Gottes.
“Sage den Kindern Jisrael (den Söhnen Israels), dass sie mir freiwillige Gaben bringen sollen; du sollst Gaben für mich annehmen von jedem, dessen Herz ihn dazu bewegt.” 2. Mose 25:2
Rabbi’s Machlis Frau Henny, welche in Jerusalem für ihre beispiellosen Taten der Freundlichkeit bekannt war, erteilte ihrer Tochter eine tiefgründige Lektion, welche das Wesen des wahren Reichtums veranschaulichte. Sie sagte: “Wenn du 100 Dollar hast und 10 Dollar an einen Bedürftigen gibst, wie viel hast du dann noch?” Eure intuitive Antwort könnte 90 Dollar sein, aber Frau Machlis lehrte: “Im Grunde genommen bleiben dir nur 10 Dollar.” Das mag zunächst verwirrend erscheinen, doch ihre Erklärung offenbart eine tiefe Wahrheit. Die verbleibenden 90 Dollar werden für den täglichen Bedarf oder andere vergängliche Dinge ausgegeben. Aber die 10 Dollar, die man für wohltätige Zwecke spendet, sind eine ewige Investition in die Menschheit und in die eigene Spiritualität.” Das hebräische Wort für Spende, terumah, leitet sich vom Wort ram ab, welches erhöht bedeutet. Dies unterstreicht die Botschaft, dass unser eigenes Leben durch den Akt des Gebens angehoben und aufgewertet wird. Wenn wir anderen etwas geben, erhalten wir tatsächlich etwas. Geben ist nicht nur ein einseitiger Akt, bei dem wir uns von unseren Besitztümern trennen. Stattdessen ist es eine erhebende Erfahrung, welche unser Leben bereichert und einen bleibenden Wert in unserem Handeln besiegelt.
Rabbi Mirvis, ehemaliger Oberrabbiner der Vereinigten Gemeinden des Vereinigten Königreichs, erzählt eine Geschichte über einen Besucher im Haus des Geschäftsmanns und Philanthropen Mayer Amschel Rothschild, welcher ihn kühn fragte: “Was sind Sie wert? Könnten Sie bitte klarstellen, was Sie besitzen?” Unbeeindruckt von der Dreistigkeit der Frage, holte Rothschild ein Buch mit der Aufschrift “Tzedakah” (Wohltätigkeit) hervor und begann, einige Zahlen zu berechnen. Verblüfft bemerkte der Besucher: “Sie haben meine Frage wohl missverstanden. Ich habe nicht nach Ihren wohltätigen Spenden gefragt, sondern eher nach Ihrem persönlichen Reichtum.»
Rothschild antwortete mit Klarheit: “Ihre Frage ist mir nicht entgangen. Als Sterblicher ist meine Zeit auf der Erde endlich, das einzige Vermögen, das ich ins Jenseits mitnehmen kann, sind meine guten Taten. Was ich wirklich ‘besitze’, sind nicht die materiellen Dinge, welche ich hinterlasse, sondern die Wohltätigkeiten und Handlungen der Freundlichkeit, welche ich austeile. Dies ist das einzige Vermächtnis, welches Bestand haben wird.'”
Israel hat 12.373 Lastwagen mit Hilfsgütern nach Gaza geschickt:
Gebetsalarm von einem jüdischen Gläubigen in Nordisrael:
1. Die Straßen zur Nordgrenze sind gesperrt.
2. Andere Straßen, welche seit dem 7. Oktober für die nationale Einheit genutzt werden, sollen geschlossen werden. Die Einheit der Nation ist bedroht.
3. Die Evakuierten von der südlichen und nördlichen Grenze müssen nun die Hotels verlassen, welche ihnen als Zufluchtsort zur Verfügung gestellt wurden. Die Regierung hat für ihre Unterbringung und Betreuung bezahlt. Sie können bereits im März nach Hause zurückkehren und sollen dies bis Juli tun. Sie erhalten auch eine Entschädigung für ihre Verluste. Falls sie sich unsicher fühlen, wollen nicht alle zurückkehren. Die Hotels sind für die Feiertage bereits Jahre im Voraus ausgebucht. Pessach ist dieses Jahr am 22. April. Die Hotels müssen für die kommenden Gäste aufräumen und renovieren. Wenn sich die Evakuierten weigern, in ihre Häuser an den Grenzen zurückzukehren, wohin sollen sie dann gehen? Gerade heute erfährt man in den Nachrichten, dass der Iran der Hisbollah befohlen hat, ihre Bombenangriffe und die Gewalt gegen Israel zu verstärken.
4. Die Uneinigkeit unter den Familien den Geiseln wächst. Die Gruppe, welche die Regierung unter Druck gesetzt hat, die Geiseln um jeden Preis und so schnell wie möglich freizulassen, wird militant und entwickelt sich in Richtung einer neuen politischen Partei. Eine kleine Gruppe hat sich abgespalten und erklärt, sie wolle nicht darauf bestehen, dass die IDF zur Rettung der Geiseln eingreift und bei dem Versuch möglicherweise stirbt. Sie sind der Meinung, dass man von den Eltern der Soldaten nicht erwarten kann, dass sie ihre Söhne und Töchter für die Rettung von möglicherweise toten Menschen opfern. Die Wut zwischen diesen beiden Gruppen eskaliert in Hass und Straßenkämpfen.
5. Ein weiteres Thema war die humanitäre Hilfe, welche in den Gazastreifen fließt. Die Geiseln leben von 1 Pita pro Tag, ohne medizinische Versorgung und Betreuung, in Käfigen in feuchten Tunneln mit wenig Luft. Währenddessen erhalten unsere terroristischen Gefangenen in Israel volle medizinische Unterstützung, drei Mahlzeiten am Tag mit Rindfleisch und Fisch, Wärme und Betten. Einige in der Regierung und viele Familienangehörige der Geiseln fordern, dass diese Versorgung am ägyptischen Tor endet und das Essen in den israelischen Gefängnissen reduziert wird.
Diese Themen spalten die Nation, und die wunderbare Einheit, welche in den letzten vier Monaten offensichtlich war, erodiert. Sie schaffen offene Tore für Satan. Ja, unser HERR ist allmächtig, aber unsere Gebete laut auszusprechen, muss unsere Berufung sein. Betet für einen Geist der Bussfertigkeit. Damit sich etwas ändert, ist dies unerlässlich! Gruppen aus unseren Gemeinden, welche in die von den Terroristen angegriffenen Gebiete im Süden reisen, müssen in die Offensive gehen und offen über Jeschua und seine Erlösung sprechen. Das Beten in anderen Zungen ohne Unterlass bricht Festungen. Das ist elementare Kriegsführung. Wir, das Volk Israel, werden einen Bürgerkrieg nicht überleben. Orith Cunningham
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“… although you intended me harm, the LORD intended it for good, so as to bring about the present result: the survival of many people.”Genesis 50:20
Hostage Update: Of the 253 people abducted to Gaza, 134 living hostages remain with Hamas. 31 of them are deceased. Most of their identities remain unknown: the latest includes the stolen body of an IDF soldier killed on Oct 7th.
Contrary Russia: Russia has been one of the only places outside of the Middle East welcoming Hamas terrorists and Houthi Jihadists. Today Hamas and Fatah who make up the political entity of the Palestinian people are calling for reconciliation. It is a pathetic joke.
Systematic sexual assaults by Hamas terrorists: On October 7th, Hamas committed “brutal sexual assaults, systematically and deliberately carried out” states the first official report released, detailing that day’s sexual violence. “Hamas’s attack included violent acts of rape, accompanied, by threats with weapons, and in some cases, targeted towards injured women. Many of the rapes were carried out as a group, with the participation of violent terrorists. Often the rape was perpetrated in front of an audience — partners, family or friends — in a manner intended to increase pain and humiliation of all present,” said the 39-page report, written by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel, an umbrella of Israel’s regional rape crisis centres.
Sexual violence took place at the Nova Music Festival, and in the communities near the Gaza border, on the army bases that were attacked, as well as continuing abuse of hostages still held in Gaza. The actions targeted women, girls and men. In most cases, the victims were killed after, or even during the rape,” the report said. The true scope of the sexual attacks may never be known because most of the victims and witnesses were killed.
Shari Mendes, who helped identify bodies, examined many mutilated bodies, including women whose breasts were either severed or shot and whose genitalia were mutilated. “This seemed to be a systematic genital mutilation of a group of victims,” she said.
Chaim Otmazgin, a volunteer for the ZAKA emergency response service was quoted describing finding many of the bodies partially clothed with “severe bleeding in the pelvis and the destruction of sexual organs.” Other rescue workers described finding knives and other objects inserted into genitalia.
“The report, which will be submitted to the decision-makers at the UN. It leaves no possibility of its being denied or ignored. The terrorist organization Hamas has chosen to harm the State of Israel with two clear strategies – taking citizens hostage and using sadistic sex crimes,” said AARCI head Orit Sulitzeanu. “It is no longer possible to remain silent. It is impossible to stand on the sidelines.” Pesach Benson, TPS Feb 21/24.
A Warning from the LORD: “A troubling war is coming in the North. There will be no food, water or electricity. We must prepare for such days. The issue is not to panic but rather to build good relationships – help neighbours in crisis. (Israel is exemplary.) Our call is to love God and then our neighbour! “ Pastor Gary Aley of the Shabbat English Congregation in Jerusalem shared from a men’s prayer meeting. He went on: “In Philippians 4, Paul first gives thanks for all of the people around him who had been such a strength. ‘Rejoice in the LORD always and again I SAY REJOICE!’ This was written when he was in prison having a hard time! He rejoiced with fellow prisoners. The message focused on the nature of God’s love: His long-suffering, goodness, faithfulness and gentleness. He keeps Covenant with His children and His land and even the earth itself!”
Prophecy from the Dark Side: Noah Harari, called ‘the prophet’ or spokesperson of the World Economic Forum prophesied his doom on TV the other day. “It’s likely Trump will be reelected. If so, it will be a death blow to WEF and its global agenda!”
Remember:“The Name of the LORD is a strong tower, the righteous run into it and are safe!” Proverbs 18:10
Satan’s Tactics: They are written in Genesis 3. Eve was quick to use the name of the LORD God Almighty when answering his queries, but she exaggerated. Then, she listened to him and didn’t shut him up! NOTE: Satan refused to use that Name, which is Above All Names and simply calling the Almighty – god. Then he twisted His words, turning them into a lie. Until today, he deals in half-truths. AI, (Artificial Intelligence) is on the horizon to change the future of the world by producing a new and altered Bible, as is China. Now is our hour to SPEAK out the Truth and be counted. The church decides the fate of the nations. We all have a voice, use it without fear.
Initiator for Change:
Learning from our parents and grandparents, Jay and I discovered the secret of giving. Inspired by the Spirit of the LORD, we worked to initiate change wherever we find ourselves. We try to give what we have with a whole heart, time, energy, giftings and funds. It was just that simple. The result over many years is a deep satisfaction. Looking back, we never lacked. One of our sons said, as a child, he was ‘poor’ even tho I taught our boys that we were rich because we were free to live the lives we desired to live. Today he is one of the biggest givers I have the privilege of knowing. Here is a profound cornerstone of Biblical truth. “For God so loved, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16.
Never forget, Father God set the pattern. Try to remember how much we all have been given, first, LIFE and then each other. Unity of purpose within is the first principle and with those we live with is the second essential in building the Kingdom of God.
“Tell B’nei Yisrael ( The sons of Israel) to bring Me gifts; you shall accept gifts for Me from every person whose heart so moves him.” Exodus 25:2
Rabbis Machlis’ wife, Henny, renowned in Jerusalem for her unparalleled acts of kindness, conveyed a profound lesson to her daughter, illustrating the essence of true wealth. She said: “If you have $100 and you give $10 to someone in need, how much do you have left?” Your intuitive answer might be $90, but Mrs. Machlis taught, “In essence, you retain only $10.” While this might initially seem perplexing, her explanation reveals a deep truth. The remaining $90, she pointed out, “will be spent on daily necessities or other transient things. However, the $10 given to charity is an everlasting investment in humanity and in one’s spirituality.” The Hebrew word for contribution, terumah, is derived from the word ram which means elevated. This underscores the message that our own lives are uplifted and elevated through the act of giving. When we give to others we are receiving. Giving is not merely a one-way act of parting with our possessions. Instead, it’s an uplifting experience, enriching our lives and sealing lasting value in our actions.
Rabbi Mirvis, former Chief Rabbi of the United Congregations of the UK, tells a story about a visitor to the home of businessman and philanthropist Mayer Amschel Rothschild. Boldly he inquired, “What are you worth? Could you please clarify what you possess?”
Undisturbed by the audacity of the question, Rothschild retrieved a ledger labelled ‘Tzedakah’ (charity) and began to calculate some numbers. The visitor, puzzled, remarked, “It seems you misunderstood my question. I didn’t ask about your charitable contributions, but rather about your personal wealth.”
Rothschild replied with clarity, “Your question was not lost on me. As a mortal, my time on earth is finite, the only assets I can carry into the hereafter are my acts of kindness. What I truly ‘possess’ are not the material things I will leave behind, but the charity I distribute. This is the only legacy that will endure.’”
Israel sent 12,373 trucks of aid to Gaza: Since October 21st.
Prayer Alert from a Jewish Believer in Northern Israel:
1. Roads to the Northern border are closed.
2. Other roads used for national unity since Oct 7th are to be closed. The unity of the nation is threatened.
3. Evacuees from the southern and northern borders must now leave the hotels they were given for refuge. The government paid for their accommodations and support. They can return home as early as March and are to complete that move by July. They are being compensated for their losses as well. Feeling unsafe, not everyone wants to return. Hotels have been booked for the holidays, years in advance. Passover this year is on April 22. Hotels need to clean up and renovate for their in coming guests. If the evacuees refuse to return to their homes on the borders, where will they go? Just today the news tells us Iran has ordered Hizubbah to step up their bombings and violence into Israel.
4. Dissension among the families of the hostages grows. The group that pressured the government to free the hostages at any price and as soon as possible is becoming militant, moving in the direction of a new political party. A small group has split off and are stating: that they do not want to insist on the IDF going in to save the hostages and possibly dying in the attempt. They don’t feel that they can continue to expect the parents of the soldiers to give their sons and daughters up to save who might be dead bodies. The anger between these two groups escalates into hatred and street fights.
5. The next issue was the Humanitarian Aid pouring into Gaza. The hostages live on 1 pita a day, with no medical supplies nor care, in cages in damp tunnels with little air. Meanwhile, here in Israel, our terrorist prisoners receive full medical support, three meals a day with beef and fish and warmth and beds. Some in the government and many of the hostages’ families are demanding that this supply stop at the Egyptian gate and food be reduced in the Israeli prisons. The disagreements are within governmental discussions and prison guards.
These issues are splitting the nation and the wonderful unity that was apparent in the last 4 months is eroding. They create open portals to Satan. Yes, our LORD is all powerful but voicing our prayers aloud must be our call. Pray for a spirit of repentance. For change to occur, this is essential! Groups from our congregations that travel south to the areas attacked by the terrorists, need to go on the offensive and talk openly about Yeshua and His Salvation. Praying in other tongues without ceasing breaks strongholds. This is elementary warfare. We the people of Israel, will not survive a civil war. Orith Cunningham
My dear Friends, the LORD Jesus Himself, establish, strengthen, and settle you and yours in these uncertain days. We Rawlings are on our prayer watch every day, sending this with Messiah’s Love and Peace.
Meridel Rawlings
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