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Still Small Voice – Av 10th 5783, July 28th 2023

PHOTO; “Celebration!” Adi Rawlings, in Copenhagen. Photo: David Rawlings

Dear Friends:

“And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade around you and surround you and hem you in on every side and tear you down to the ground, you and your children within you. And they will not leave one stone upon another in you, because you did not know the time of your visitation.They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the day of your visitation.”
Luke 19:41-44

In this verse, Yeshua-Jesus sounded the death knell over the Temple and city

He loved and would give His life for. No wonder he wept. The rejection then is just as it is here today! What is it going to take to steer this nation toward Redemption? More religious rulings are NOT the answer. Your prayers are needed more than ever before. “How long O LORD, how long?”

The nail-biting vote removing the word “reasonableness” from a phrase in the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Israel has been struck down. That was on Monday of this week. Painful and hurtful demonstrations nationwide, upsets in every household and foolish vows are made in frustration and anger.

Wednesday evening began the historic day of the remembrance of the destruction of both of Israel’s Temples. Solomon’s in 586 BC and Herod’s in 70 AD which was prophesied by Yeshua-Jesus. Again, shops closed and traffic is minimal as many fast, mourn and pray. All is in slow-motion it seems. Channel 11 on Israeli TV showed a poignant hand-illustrated docudrama on the destruction of the last temple just one generation following the death of Yeshua.

With stunning clarity, I could see similar scenarios depicted across the ages from antiquity, being played out in our neighborhoods and streets for everyone with open eyes to see. We are reliving history in a way. Yes, history does repeat itself. Yeshua lived among the generation of the last destruction. He gave a warning. How fierce an inditement it is to see what happened to the only nation He – The LORD of Glory lived. Here He walked, taught and healed any to call to Him. The majority rejected the love and truth He brought because of their their willful ignorance. They did not deserve HIM.

Do we? What have we done with Him in our nations? Is there one of us who can lift our heads up? We must stand up and be counted before it is too late. Stand up in any way you are capable of. Something small is better than nothing at all.

The First New Law Proposed:

Tuesday of this past week, the government glorying in their triumph, proposed a new law. All Yeshiva (schools that teach Torah and Rabbinical writings) are now to be seen as equally important as the Israel Defence Soldiers, and will receive monthly stipends for their studies. Yes, of course we know, no one is better than another. We also know the secret power of prayer. But, we don’t need government legislation to give us our place. The way in which it is being put in place is hurtful and divisive. Unbridled religion is a curse, and I don’t care what name it hides in.

STANDARD AND POOR:

In one of the world’s leading economic authorities Standard and Poor warns that Israel’s Judicial crisis will continue to harm the economy.

Economic growth will slow to 1.5% in 2023. It was 6.5 % in 2022.

Doctors’ interest in leaving Israel soars after Reform legislation. Jerusalem Post, July 28th 2023.

Weather in Israel:

“For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: he hath no standing grain; the blade shall yield no meal; if so be it yield, strangers shall swallow it up.”
Hosea 8:7

“This July will be the hottest July in history in 120,000 years!”
Jerusalem Post 28/23. Dr. Karsten Hanstein, a climate scientist at Germany’s Leipzig Germany.

“He has showed you O man what is good, but to do justly and to love mercy and to walk humble with your God.”
Micah 6:8

Living Stones:

Here in Israel and Jerusalem, one is always blessed to encounter most exceptional people. Rachel is one such lady. She is a care giver, a single Mom who works in Jerusalem. She was born of an Italian mother and a father whose generations still live in the ancient Jewish Community of Gibralter. Her ancestors can be traced back to the destruction of the first Temple. Can you even imagine? Only with many untoward situations in her life, did she finally find her way home to Zion.

Speaking of Zion, Psalm 88:5 tells us:

“But of this one born in Zion, it will be said, “This one and that one were born in her.”

Here in Jerusalem, we are very aware of the emotional, spiritual and physical state of the people in the shops, on the roads, and on the streets. There are no smiles anywhere. It is a grim moment in history. Grim. Here are a few snapshots of a handful of some born in Jerusalem called: “Jerusalmeeme – Jerusalemites.”

This weekend, our family and friends are so happy to be celebrating the birthday of Adi, the wife of our eldest son David. See the covering photo. We love her dearly and are very proud of her many accomplishments. She is a choreographer and often invites us to her concerts. For years she enjoyed being on a personal name basis with all of Israel’s Presidents. Her dance groups were always chosen to perform at the Presidential Palace to dance for visiting dignitaries.

A Concert in the Midst of Madness:

Just last week, in the middle of the demonstrations, we attended a concert in downtown Jerusalem, written and choreographed by Arye Korbin. It was a modern Israeli dance performance. To us, the dancers were like wounded machines, making weird inhuman moves, jerky and unnatural. To many of us ‘oldsters’ it was different. Not that it is was improper, just somehow disconnected and disruptive and non-human. Perhaps, a picture of what our world is becoming.

Afterwards, I said to Jay, “In one word I would describe that presentation as Conflict.”

“Tension!” He responded.

I asked others what they thought and heard words like: Because, It was not my cup of tea, and Death.

I spoke to Mr. A. Korbin during the reception, which followed and asked him to describe his work in one word. Without hesitation, he pronounced, “WHY?”

It reminded me of Job asking his ‘why’ questions. I learned that this gentleman has been struggling with brain cancer. I told him that I was praying for him to be completely healed and finish his course in the fullness of strength and joy. Then he looked directly into my eyes, breathed deeply, paused, and grinning quietly said, “Thank you.”

Other dear souls in our family who were born in Zion – Jerusalem are Daniel our youngest son, and grandchildren, Amitai 24, Liyah 19, Ryan Raphael 2.5 years and his little brother Gabriel Victor 4 months. Hallelujah.

A Shabbat Story:

With the extended family seated around the table on summer evening, in the garden, we began. Jay said the many blessings, and of course, blessed the LORD for the wine. Amitai age 4 was given the privilege of offering thanks for the bread.

Everyone thought it was super. Little Liyah age 2 looked on, and was not as impressed. Just, having to have a part, she lifted both of her arms straight up and shouted, “Halleli-lu-li AMEN!” That brought the house down. Then she grabbed the hands of those sitting next to her and began to sing at the top of her lungs, ‘Hiney ma tov, uh ma niyeem … The entire clan burst into heart felt song with ‘… how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!’

Today, we choose to give thanks to the MOST HIGH. We never cease to give thanks for Yeshua-Jesus who brought REDEMPTION to earth. This marvellous LIFE is a free gift. It just costs everything! But, it is there for anyone who will take it. One must have eyes to see and ears to hear. This is where the sweet Still Small Voice comes in.

My you be a blessing in the midst of your family:

Love from Meridel Rawlings and family in Jerusalem.

Your comments and gifts are so appreciated.

Still Small Voice – Av 5th 5783/July 23, 2023

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Dear Friends:

“The heaven declare the glory of God, the firmament shows His handiwork.”
Ps 19:1

Look up! Your redemption is one day closer. This beautiful inspirational painting is by Shelly Bandel in Canada, before she married our youngest son Daniel.

Israel is in the midst of a crisis. We are beseeching friends around the world to stop what you are doing right now and pray for the PEACE of Jerusalem. We want to see, “Thy Kingdom come as it is in heaven …” A week of intense protests are behind us. Today, the parks of Jerusalem are filled with little silver tents, occupied by protestors who have come up from all over the land. The 3rd and final vote for the “reform” takes place tomorrow. Roads are blocked, tens of thousands of soldiers have refused to serve reserve duty, 1,100 pilots have refused to serve this new government and tomorrow the entire nation will go on strike if this reform is passed. Last night Mr. Netanyahu received a pacemaker. Yes, the stress is costing everyone dearly!

Retired US attorney Professor Emeritus, Allan Dershowitz said, “These reforms will make Israel into a Democracy like Canada, New Zealand and Australia.” Israel Unwired July 22nd 2023.

Jesus said: “Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on the earth? No, I tell you but rather division … You hypocrites, [play actors. pretenders]! You know how to analyze and intelligently interpret the appearance of the sky [to forecast the weather], but why do you not intelligently interpret this present time? I say to you, you will not get out of there until you have paid the very last cent.”
Luke 12:51,56, 59.

When we pray let us ask Jesus to allow us to see things from His perspective, in light of this time in history. First, we must encourage ourselves in the LORD with songs and hymns and spiritual songs! Then we need to make sure our own lamps are filled with oil, and that we are living in a vital honest love relationship with the Master of our souls and our families! LISTEN for the Still Small Voice and obey. Ask your sister WISDOM, “What do I do with my finances?” Don’t waste time!

There are mighty plans afoot for the city of Jerusalem. One Israeli said, “It is going to be like New York.” The intense build-up here is unbelievable. Thousands of cranes are seen all over the landscape, “building up Zion”. It is unrecognizable compared to the city it was just 5 years ago. The pressure, dialogue, confusion, unrest and disruption are mind-boggling. Many funds are coming to the country to pay for these upheavals. Is it thanks to America? In concert with this distress which we all suffer under, on the other hand, the Government plans to bring in sweeping change faster than anyone can imagine. Sadly, a Spirit of Fear motivates and rules ordinary Israelis.

The final vote for the “reform” takes place tomorrow in the Knesset, on the 24th of July. What really undermines one’s peace is knowing that this first reform law to be passed, is just the beginning of what is coming. Unwise members of Mr Netanyahu’s government spouted some of their proposals off in January of this year. It was like throwing oil on hot embers. The Reform hasn’t even started yet!

We are all of the very firm conviction that nothing will turn this new government aside from its ultra-religious sense of destiny now that they are in power. Nothing! So, let us keep our eyes open and watch and pray. BUT never forget: we can rest knowing that it is all in Father God’s hands, and yes, He does sit in the heavens and laugh at the machinations of world leaders. For His alone has the Power and Glory, and He grants it to who He will for a specific time and season to accomplish HIS purposes. We trust HIM above all. Let Him Judge! Change is upon us!

In closing, please pray to “Our Father” today and tomorrow. We want to be found working with heaven, not against it. “Thy will be done, Thy Kingdom comes on earth as it is in heaven.” All over Israel ordinary people are fasting and praying.

Shvuah Tov – A blessed week,

Meridel Rawlings and Family in Jerusalem.

Friends: It is now Monday afternoon July 24th 2023: The Knesset has voted in favor of the change I have been writing about. 54 to 0. The opposition showed their great disfavor by not even showing up, abstaining completely. None of us ever dreamed that we would see this day.

“It is good to praise God, to sing hymns to Your name, O Most High.”
Psalms 92:2

Still Small Voice – 7. Juli 2023

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Liebe Freunde:

Das Geheimnis für alle ist, die leise, kleine Stimme zu hören.
Jay Rawlings

An meine lieben deutsch- und norwegischsprachigen Freunde: Leider können wir nur einen Brief pro Monat in Deutsch zu veröffentlichen, dank Myrtha Schumacher. Auch ein großes Dankeschön an Noam Rawlings, meinen Enkel, der Still Small Voice jede Woche auf Youtube veröffentlicht. Aber ich möchte Euch ermutigen, jede Woche meinen englischen Brief anzusehen und ihn mit Eurer Google-Übersetzung zu lesen. Wir brauchen Eure Gebete.

“Bittet, so wird euch gegeben; sucht, so werdet ihr finden; klopft an, so wird euch aufgetan; denn jeder, der bittet, empfängt, und wer sucht, findet; und wer anklopft, dem wird aufgetan. Der HERR erlöst die Seele seiner Knechte; und keiner von denen, die bei ihm ihre Zuflucht nehmen, wird verdammt (verwüstet) werden.”
Matthäus 7:7,8, Psalm 34:22

In meinem Brief diese Woche werden wir uns mit einigen der herzzerreißenden Katastrophen befassen, welche unser Land, Israel, und auch Kanada heimsuchen. Doch zunächst wollen wir König Davids Modell des Lobpreises verwenden, um seine Liebe und Sehnsucht auszudrücken, dem Allmächtigen näher zu kommen, indem wir IHN preisen. Der Lobpreis bringt mich in Berührung mit seiner Größe und erinnert mich immer wieder an das unschätzbare Geschenk meines LEBENS. Heute Morgen verkündete einer meiner Söhne: “Gott, der Herr, hat die Zeit erschaffen, sie ist in seinen Händen, sie gehört ihm, und sein Timing (Zeitmessung) ist nicht unseres, sondern… es ist das Beste. Er ist nie zu spät. Unsere Aufgabe ist es, zu vertrauen und zu gehorchen!” Amen.

“Bei all dem Stress, welcher durch die schnellen Veränderungen in Israel entsteht, wache ich auf und rufe den Herrn an. Ich kann es nicht ändern. Was ist das Leben hier ohne Ihn? Für mich wäre es völlig unmöglich. Das Gebet mit Danksagung durchbricht das schreckliche Gefühl der bangen Vorahnung, welches sich an unsere Nationen in dieser Zeit der Geschichte heranschleicht. Ich möchte Euch ermutigen, einen Teil der Psalmen zu lesen, zusammen mit einem Teil der beiden Bündnisse Gottes. Das ist es, was ich tue, und ich finde immer Trost für den kommenden Tag. Ich verstehe natürlich, dass das nicht immer möglich ist.” Meridel Rawlings

Angst und Chaos innerhalb und außerhalb von Israel:

In dieser Woche stiegen die Temperaturen von 36 auf 43 Grad; eine natürliche Erinnerung an die überhitzten Emotionen, welche als Reaktion auf die Verabschiedung der ersten Lesung der neuen ultra-religiösen Regierungspartei, das Wort “Vernunft” aus dem Protokoll des Obersten Gerichtshofs Israels zu STREICHEN, auf die Straßen übergeschwappt sind. Fragt Euch selbst: WARUM ist die Nation so “unvernünftig” in ihren gewalttätigen Demonstrationen gegen die Streichung dieser “Angemessenheitsklausel”?” Ganz einfach: Die Regierung will neue Gesetze verabschieden, welche kein Gericht boykottieren kann! Meiner bescheidenen Meinung nach fordern sie einen Obersten Gerichtshof, der keine Zähne hat, damit sie ihre ultra-religiöse Agenda durchsetzen können.

Woher kommt dieses Gesetz? WARUM hat es in ganz Israel während des gesamten Jahres 2023 ununterbrochen zu so schwerwiegenden Störungen geführt?

Es stammt aus dem britischen Recht, auf das man sich vor Jahrhunderten berief, und welches Israel bei seiner Gründung als Nation im Jahr 1948 übernahm. Die Internationale Juristenkommission beschreibt “Angemessenheit” als einen Überprüfungsstandard, der von Gerichten häufig verwendet wird, um die Rechtmäßigkeit von Gesetzen und Verordnungen, insbesondere von Grundgesetzen, zu beurteilen. Die Richter werden beurteilen, ob das in Frage gestellte Gesetz oder die vorgeschlagene Praxis gerechtfertigt werden kann. Handelt es sich um Vetternwirtschaft oder um ein Gesetz, das letztlich dem Wohl des Volkes dient?

Unsere Familie ist der Meinung, dass die derzeitige Regierung keine Rechenschaftspflicht verlangt. Wir werden eine Diktatur werden, oder, um es vorsichtiger auszudrücken, eine jüdische Theokratie. Beispiel: Iran ist eine muslimische Theokratie. Ein Beispiel: Diese Regierung will die Gesetze umstoßen, welche jedem Juden, egal welcher Herkunft, die Rückkehr erlauben. Das wird geändert werden! Sie wollen ein orthodoxes Israel, nicht ein vielfältiges.

Es wird versucht, Israel, wie wir es kennen, zu übernehmen, und ist von solcher Bedeutung, dass die Israelis nicht aufgehört haben, viele Male pro Woche auf Plätzen, Brücken und Kreuzungen, wie auch vor den Häusern der Führer, zu demonstrieren. Massen von Menschen schreien auf. Sie glauben, dass dieses Urteil der “Angemessenheit” von den israelischen Gerichten NICHT aufgehoben werden soll. Sie glauben, dass es der gegenwärtigen Koalitionsregierung nicht erlaubt werden kann, uns von der Demokratie wegzuführen. Ihr Plan ist ein Weg, welcher zu ungezügelter Macht führt. Ja, es ist schwierig zu hören und sogar zu glauben, denn die meisten meiner christlichen Leser verehren Herrn Netanjahu. Freunde, bitte entschuldigt mich, Ihr versteht es einfach nicht! Bitte betet, ich hoffe, ich liege falsch!

Es folgt ein weiterer Teil der Gesellschaft, welcher protestiert: Seit Januar finden wöchentlich Unruhen statt. Diese Woche wurden der Ben-Gurion-Flughafen und die wichtigsten Autobahnen blockiert. Es scheint kein Ende zu geben. Trotz alledem bewegt sich unsere Regierung weiter in Richtung Justizreform. Die meisten Demonstranten sind der Meinung: “Die Agenda der Regierung ist alarmierend und erschreckend und beinhaltet einen jüdischen, ultra-religiösen Staat, welcher auf jüdischer Vorherrschaft basiert. Es wird keine Rechte für Frauen, LGBT-Menschen und andere Minderheiten geben. Es wird die Einverleibung der Gebiete und die Apartheid beinhalten.”

Ja, quer durch unser Land verfolgt die Angst Haus um Haus, die Angst vor dem Verlust der Zukunft und der Demokratie. Bitte nehmt Israel in Eure Gebete auf. Gottes Verheißungen sind groß und herrlich … aber er braucht gehorsame Diener auf allen Ebenen der Gesellschaft, angefangen bei der Spitze!

Nachrichten-Junkies:

Israelis sind auf die Nachrichten fixiert, und das bringt keine Ruhe in das sonst so schon anstrengende und unter Druck stehende Leben hier. Der Bus- und der Taxifahrer schalten die Nachrichten stündlich lauter, wenn sie kommen. Die Bürger tragen ihre Handys bei sich und benutzen sie 24/7 in jeder freien Minute. Innerhalb Israels gibt es ununterbrochen Terroranschläge. Die Probleme in der Palästinensischen Autonomiebehörde nehmen zu. Die Rolle der Armee in der Reaktion darauf führt nur zu mehr Schmerz. Wir waren in einer Apotheke in der Altstadt von Jerusalem und die Person, welche uns bediente, war sehr lautstark. “Es gibt viele Katastrophen rund um die Welt, aber hier sind die Menschen die Katastrophe… schließlich haben sie Jesus getötet!”

In Westjerusalem hält die Spannung an. Die Straßen sind gefährlich, da Wut, Ungeduld und Frustration die meisten Fahrer zu beherrschen scheinen. Besonders intolerant und unhöflich sind sie gegenüber älteren Fahrern. Ein Taxifahrer schnitt uns den Weg ab und beschimpfte uns, weil wir ihn aufhielten. Wut und Ungeduld herrschen auf den Straßen. Was ist aus unserer Heimat geworden?

Kanadische Kinder im Visier:

Da ich viele Jahre meines Lebens der Arbeit mit Kindern aller Altersgruppen gewidmet habe, die durch sexuellen Missbrauch geschädigt wurden, möchte ich Euch wissen lassen, dass unsere Kinder in Kanada einem grausamen Angriff durch eine wütende «woke» Regierungsagenda ausgesetzt sind. Erst diese Woche wurden in mehreren Klassen der Jahrgangsstufe 9 im ganzen Land eindeutige Sexkarten verteilt. Sie sind obszön und bringen einem zum Erbrechen. WENN Ihr Zeit habt, könnt Ihr meine Referenz auf Rebel Nachrichten in Kanada (rebel news Canada) finden. Die einzigen Demonstranten, welche ich gefunden habe, sind Rebel Nachrichten, welche von Herrn Trudeau (natürlich) gehasst werden und ein paar mutigen muslimischen Eltern in Calgary, Alberta, welche in der Innenstadt stehen und laut rufen: “Lasst unsere Kinder in Ruhe!”

Ich persönlich habe über 30 Jahre lang intensiv auf dem Gebiet des sexuellen Missbrauchs gearbeitet. Ich freue mich sehr, sagen zu können, dass mir in der Schweiz und in Deutschland die meisten offenen Türen angeboten wurden. 2017 haben wir, Still Small Voice und Jerusalem Vistas, gemeinsam den Film CAN: You Can Make a Difference erstellt: (CAN Du kannst den Unterschied machen). Gleichzeitig gründeten wir in Kathmandu, Nepal, eine Non-Profit-NGO zur Jagd auf Pädophile und zur Unterstützung der Opfer. Unsere Adoptivtochter in Nepal setzt diese Arbeit fort. Wenn Ihr spenden möchtet, tut das, und vermerkt: alle Spenden für CAN. Mein Buch, welches die Familien Geschichte des Inzests nachzeichnet, ist immer noch auf Amazon erhältlich: Stain Remover von Dr. Meridel Rawlings.

Klicken Sie hier, um zu lesen, was kanadische Schulen tun

“Ein Geschlecht rühme dem anderen deine Werke und verkündige deine mächtigen Taten”.
Psalm 145:4

Ich glaube, das ist ein Grund, warum wir dazu erzogen wurden, in dieser Generation zu leben!

Damit möchte ich schließen. Ich danke Euch für Eure Kommentare.

Wir danken Euch für Ihre Gebete für das krisengeschüttelte Israel

und die vom Kinderhandel betroffenen Kinder in aller Welt.

Wenn Ihr helfen könnt, dann tut das bitte.

Meridel Rawlings und Familie.

Still Small Voice – Tammuz 24th, 5783. July 13th, 2023.

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Dear Friends:

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto : for everyone that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened. The LORD redeems the soul of his servants: and none of them who take refuge in Him will be condemned (desolate).”
Matthew 7:7,8, Psalm 34:22.

In my letter this week we are going to delve into some of the heart wrenching disasters overtaking our nation of Israel and that of Canada. But first, we want to use King David’s pattern of praise to express his love and longing to draw closer to the Almighty by praising HIm. Worship brings me in touch with HIs greatness, and reminds me again and again of the inestimable gift of LIFE. This morning one of my sons announced, “The Lord God created Time, it is in His hands, it belongs to Him, and His timing is not our but…it is the best. He is never late. Our work is to trust and obey!” Amen.

I wake up calling out to the LORD. I can’t help it. What is life here without Him? For me it would be utterly impossible. Prayer with thanksgiving breaks fear that is stalking our nations at this time in history. Try it you will like it and enjoy reading a portion of the Psalms everyday, along with a portion of both Covenants. That is what I do and always find solace for the day ahead.

Fear and Chaos inside and outside of Israel:

This week in the course of doing business Jay and I drove deep into the heart of many Muslim neighborhoods. The tension in the streets is palpable, and yes, I felt afraid. We were in Silwan, which is the Muslim quarter south of the Temple Mount. If you have visited Israel in the last few years you will have see the excavation of David’s City. This is the area, where this short video was shot.

Follow this with another sector of society protesting: Riots are taking place weekly since January. This week, it was blockage of the Ben Gurion Airport, and main highways. There is no end it seems. Through it all, our government continues to move towards Judicial Reform. The sentiments of most demonstrators is: “The government’s agenda is alarming to us and terrifying, and includes a Jewish Ultra-Religious state, based on Jewish supremacy. There will be no rights for women, LGBT people and other minorities. It will include the annexation of the territories and apartheid.”

News Junkies:

Israelis are fixed on the news, and it adds no quietness to one’s other wise very demanding and pressured life here. The bus and taxi drivers turn the news up when it comes on every hour. Citizens carry their phones and are using them 24/7 during any spare moment. Terror attacks, come non stop inside of Israel. Trouble in the Palestinian Authority only increases. The role of the army in response, only leads to more pain. We were in a pharmacy in the Old City of Jerusalem and the person who served us was very vocal. “There are many disasters going on around the world, but here the people are the disaster… after all didn’t they killed Jesus!”

Drive if you dare:

In West Jerusalem the tension persists. The roads are hazardous as anger, impatience, and frustration rule most drivers it seems. They are particularly intolerance and rude to senior drivers. One taxi driver cut us off and cursed us for holding him up.

Canadian Children the Target:

Having devoted many years of my life to working with children of all ages, damaged by sexual abuse I am forwarding this alarm coming out of Canada. My book tracing the familiar history of incest, is still available on Amazon: Stain Remover by Dr. Meridel Rawlings.

Click here to read about what Canadian schools are doing

Speaking out:

In the following interview, you will hear Canadian Jordan Pedersen’s response to a high school teacher in Christchurch New Zealand. Her question: “What is the best way I can stand up against WOKE idealism and not be cancelled?”

I hope you enjoy two of my favorite musicians, Yair Levy and Joshua Aaron.

“One generation shall praise Your works to another and declare Your mighty acts.” דור לדור ישבח מעשיך וגבורתיך יגידו.
Psalms 145:4.

https://youtu.be/Z2Oej3Ta5gE

With that I shall close for now. Thank you for your comments.

We thank you for your prayers and send you our love and blessings from Jerusalem and tuck us into too please.

Meridel Rawlings and Family.

Still Small Voice – June 23rd, 2023

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Dear Friends:

Now is the time to pray and not to faint.

“Oh that you would keep me from evil.”
1 Chronicles 4:10

“The LORD shall preserve you from all evil: He shall preserve your soul. I will redeem you from the hand of the wicked and I will redeem you out of the hand of the terrible.”
Proverbs 30:7-9, Psalm 121:7

“Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.”
Revelation 3:10

Israel:

Blood continues to be spilled, murders, drive by shootings, looting, burning cars and homes, 8 IDF solders wounded, up to 90 Palestinians wounded, severe confrontation on both sides… Where does it all end? We watched as two helicopter gunships made their very noise way across the sky above our home to rescue 8 trapped solders in the hot bed of Jenin in the Palestinian Authority.

The internal war seems never ending. People are quite worn out.

Israel has announced the completion of a hypersonic missile that moves at 5 – 13 times the speed of sound. It is a whole new level of technology in weapons systems.

The Temple Mount is in news this week. Amith ha Levy created a bill in the Israeli parliament to petition the north end of the Temple Mount for Israel’s use, and the southern end for the Muslims. Keep watching to see what happens. In 1980 we lived in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem and a Scots Professor of Maths came for tea; he brought his maps with him. He had spent months measuring all aspects of the Temple Mount. He surmised that the Jewish Temple could actually constructed on the northern area of the Temple compound, near the Dome of the Spirits. Using this location, would not disturb the mosque. And so history is repeating itself and this is the current topic of hot discussion, in the midst of all other concerns. That was 43 years ago…let’s see how it all unfolds in the coming days.

USA:

Shaking is taking place as promised. Curiously President Biden has made a secret unwritten agreement with Iran through the auspices of Yemen. Apparently they decided; Iran promises to keep its emissions its 60% and the US will lift many sanctions … O. K. Are we that gullible? How can this so called agreement, possibly hold water?

Prophetic declarations spoken by Robin Bullock on May 5, 2023, at Shiloh in West Bank, Israel, during the Elijah List Israel tour:

Robin declares: “Oh, Lord of the heavens, we lift our hands in this place today, and we declare over the land of Israel… In this place, we declare the prayer of Hannah. ‘And Hannah prayed, and said, “My heart rejoices in the LORD; mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in Thy salvation.”’ 1Samuel 2:1

“Listen close to the proclamation and a prophetic prayer over Israel, and please join your faith with me as we do this.”‘There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside Thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk no more so exceedingly proudly; let not arrogance come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed.’ (1 Samuel 2:2-3)

“Let the enemies of Israel hear these things. Let all those that would rise up against this nation hear this proclamation!

“‘The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength. They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that are hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble. The LORD kills, and makes alive: He brings down to the grave, and brings up. The LORD makes poor, and makes rich: He brings low, and lifts up. He raises up the poor out of the dust, and lifts up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and He hath set the world upon them.’ (1 Samuel 2:4-8)

“Hear this, O world that would dare stand against Israel and stand to annihilate the Jewish State, for this shall not be. For surely the Lord our God is in this place. Surely He is here, for we will not forget Him. For why was there not a Samson on Masada? Why was there not a David coming there from Ein Gedi? Why? Because religion had choked the life down to nothing. And though there was a cry and hunger for God, faith could not be found.”

Robin sings:

“For we stop the ‘Beast of the East.’
The Beast of the East will not rise in this moment.
For we declare: Beast from the East—
Stop where you are!
For you will not prevail here.

“For our God is God! The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. He is God, and beside Him there is no other God! He’s the one and only true living God. He’s not found on an idol of stone, glass, metal, or bronze. He is the God of the universe. He’s the God who created all there is! He is our life and the length of our days, and He is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of glory, the Messiah, the One and Only! Give Him praise! Hallelujah! And He is the protector of Israel. He is a protector of the land of Israel.

Song: Do Not Leave Us

Every blessing from our home here in Jerusalem:

To you and yours wherever you may be.

Sincerely,

Meridel Rawlings.

Still Small Voice – Sivan 27th 5783, June 16th 2023.

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Dear Friends:

“The secret [the wise counsel] of the LORD is with them that fear Him: and He will let them know His covenant. But there is a God in heaven that reveals secrets … Yet these are just parts [fringes] of His ways. The faintest whisper of His voice!”
Psalm 25:14a, Daniel 2:28a

I hunger to hear His voice, and it is usually during the night that I receive my instructions… even directions for loved ones. I must deliver the information in a very gentle manner, as no one likes ‘to be told what to do’. But the Still Small voice is directive, and always right on time, so faithful, positive and ‘can do’. His track record is PERFECT. This is His gift to me, and I we are made rich in Him!

The week dashed by, in a blur because of the incessant activity required of us just now. We are in the process of moving out of our home of 30 years. Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers at this time.

Weather:

The most unexpected has happened. We’ve had two thunderous rain storms this week. Formerly, June was summer, but not this year. We are wearing socks and sweaters and flannelette P.J.’s at night. We must close all of our windows at night because it is so cold up here in Jerusalem. I snapped the above photo as Jay was driving from Jerusalem to Mevasseret Zion.

The Hebrew Corner:

Olam, = world and forever

“I declare, ‘A world of kindness will be built; there in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness. I will extol You, my God and king, and bless Your name forever and ever.”
Psalms 89:3, 145:1

“The Bible describes God’s dominion over the olam – the world, and using the same word, highlights His dominion in l’olam – infinite and eternal. Olam shares a grammatical root with the Hebrew word ne’elam, meaning ‘hidden’. Jewish thinkers explain that many more worlds exist beyond the physical one that we experience in our everyday lives. These are the upper spiritual realms, including the realm of the angels, that both influence and are influenced by our physical world, specifically through human actions. The higher the world, the more singular it becomes, tending towards unity. At the very top of all of the worlds is the pure unity of God. To the human eye, however, the deeper aspects of our world remain hidden. We struggle to see and comprehend the ways God is directly involved in each and every moment of our lives. The world’s true reality remains hidden from our eyes. Before the world was created only God existed. There was no one to give to. God created the world so that there would be creations capable of receiving what He wants to give. “And God created man in His own image” Genesis 1:27 – Rabbi Tuly

Meridel adds: You and I are offered the privilege of a love relationship with our Beloved Messiah Yeshua – Jesus. As we receive, so we learn to give to others. In this way, we emulate our Creator, and fulfill the purpose of the world’s creation. A loving relationship has to be a reciprocal one of trust. This enables us to receive Salvation, and all that comes with Shalom … only then do we desire to give it away!

Pioneers:

Tim and Martha King and the Rawlings go back to 1980. Tim is the Godfather of our four boys, now [men]. Tim is a friend at all times. He was also instrumental along with us and others in forming the International Christian Embassy and worked as their accountant for 27 faithful years. Today he carries the esteemed title of: Jerusalem co-operates Ambassador/Dean of Students and Staff for The Whole Word Institute. Being a chef, he served Jay and I a duck dinner this week. He informed us: there are 7,000 languages in the world, and only 700 have translations of the Bible, which includes the Old Testament, or First Covenant.

From Generation to Generation:

Dor v’ dor, is Hebrew for ‘from generation to generation’: the poignant theme of Bridges for Peace dinner, honoring former CEO Becky Brimmer. She gave 18 action-packed years to this work of supporting and loving Israel in very practical ways. We met, Canadian Peter Fast, her successor. Photos: What’s app. Caption: Becky introducing Peter to Jay. The Brimmer’s worked along side of Jay at Jerusalem Vistas in 1990 – 1991.

Daniel Kirschhevel head of Israeli Operations and Roy Kendall formerly of the USA Jerusalem Vistas Board.

Jay with our dear friend Chris Mitchell, Jerusalem’s Bureau Chief for the *Christian Broadcasting Network.* Chris famously said to Jay in 2017, *“You and your sons have pioneered Christian media here, and we at CBN stand on your shoulders.”*

The Canadian Church Under Fire:

“And so [at that time] all Israel will be saved; just as it is written: The Deliverer (Messiah) will come from Zion, He will remove ungodliness from Jacob. This is My Covenant with them, when I take away their sins.”
Romans 11:22-27, Isaiah 27:9, Jeremiah 31:33

Yes, there is hope for our radical societies lost to the woke world. All Israel shall be saved… and preach the gospel to the four corners of the earth. There is a remnant of the Jewish people living in the Land of Israel right now that are going to have a radical encounter with the living LORD. Only one Paul went to the nations and turned them upside down. What would it mean if hundreds of Pauls went forth from Israel? But Abba Father hasn’t even made His move yet … In the meantime, we are rapidly approaching the fullness of the gentile age.

The Buzz Word, ‘AI’:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he had spoken with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk about A.I., ahead of the development of Israel’s ‘national’ AI strategy. “Soon I will assemble experts to develop a national AI strategy for Israel. Just as we turned Israel into a cyber powerhouse, we’ll repeat that success in AI!”

Musk later responded to Netanyahu in writing, “Thank you for recognizing safety concerns about digital super-intelligence, which affects all of humanity.” June 8/23 United for Israel

Your Responses:

A Word from Russia:

“Much of the current surge in immigration to Israel has been sparked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February of last year. In the 16 months since, over 104,000 Russian-speaking Jews have moved to Israel. About one-quarter fled the war in Ukraine, but surprisingly the vast majority are arriving from Russia and other former Soviet states to escape the economic impact and other uncertainties brought on by the conflict.” Howard Flower, St Petersburg

A Canadian Mother Speaks Out:

“The Prophet Jeremiah, labored to stay restful in the secret place; while living in the thick of national chastening.”

MANY of us are extremely aware of Israel’s situation as much as we can be. We are praying. Thank you for updating us. We are quiet because Canada has a leader with a hardened heart … (allowed by God for His ultimate purposes, like Pharaoh in the Exodus.) Father God works to free His people from slavery. We have just endured a gay pride week in the schools! Lots of ‘gay’ stories, discussions and projects taught by compliant teachers with haughty principles. We had a lewd bubble dance day for the kids. I think of Noah building an ark while seeing lewdness all around him. I hosted an alternative Robin Hood day for children to learn bush-skills and nature trail activities such as; tracking, making rope from cedar bark, starting a fire from flint and steel, etc.” Ann-ominous

From a former co-worker:

“ I think of you and Jay often. I always love to read your letters and get news of you. Your family unit have been such a blessing to me and many others. God is pleased with you and loves your adoration of Him.“ Alice Ford USA

“Give me Hand”, Hebrew with English subtitles.

Shabbat Shalom dear friends.

Let us strive to enter into His rest.

Blessings from

Meridel Rawlings.

Still Small Voice – Sivan 20th 5783, June 9th 2023

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Dear Friends:

“Then the angel said to me,‘Write: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the lamb… I am a fellow servant with your brothers and sisters who have and hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God [alone]. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy [His life and teachings are the heart of prophecy].”
Rev.19:9a,10,b. Amplified

The Everlasting Kingdom:

Is there anything on earth that compares to the love of brothers and sisters in Jesus? The flow of acceptance and joy in the ‘other’ brings strength. And so it was this week here in Israel. This week, we were invited to a beautiful resort, Yad ha Shmoneh created (out of a garbage dump) on the Hills of Benjamin just 5 minutes from our home. (One of our sons enjoyed his Hebrew wedding here a year ago.) Rabbi Jonothan Bernis of Jewish Voice Broadcasts threw a party for many of the Messianic leaders of Israel. What a joy to meet dear old friends and make new ones. The food was fit for the wedding of a king. Thank you, Jonothan.

Upon entering these hallowed grounds, the first person we met was Nathan Bivin. He was our son Chris’ lifelong boyhood friend and grew up in our house. His parents are David and Josa Bivin. David is a Hebrew scholar of the School of the Synoptic Gospels and founded Jerusalem Perspectives blog: a treasure trove for anyone wanting to learn the Hebrew roots of the Bible. He and others like Dr. Robert Lindsay spent their lives putting the Gospels into modern Hebrew. Many of the sayings of Jesus are pure Hebrew idioms, it is a privilege to know them both.

We were greeted by Rabbi Jonothan. “Oh Jay, let me tell you again, that when you came to my synagogue in Rochester New York, 43 years ago, my life was challenged and forever changed. You showed your film Gates of Brass on the plight of Soviet Jewry. As a result I was challenged to move to Russia and pastor.”

Yes, Jonothan led thousands of Russians to Jesus, as the Soviet Jews were coming home in the early 1990’s. Father God poured out His Holy Spirit all over Russia just as the Bible promises. Please see this incredible scriptural principal, promising REVIVAL in the nations where Father God brings his Jewish children out of, and back home to Israel. Pause and take a moment to study Ezekiel 36:22-28.

Driving home, Jay said, “This is what heaven is going to be like.”

Jay and Meridel with Elisheva Dumkani, believing for Ya’covs healing

We were so blessed and edified sharing our pioneering stories one with another. The Kingdom of God is growing here and will never stop bearing fruit, all to the glory of our Messiah Yeshua. It was a touch of heaven, and oh how we needed it!

A few days ago we also again enjoyed a second Zoom meeting with Pastor Noel Mal’s church in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island. There is NO distance in prayer and praying together with the Body is perhaps our greatest privilege in this life.

Our Reality on the Ground:

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant said this week. “If, God forbid, a war occurs, the Israeli home front is expected to face challenges the likes of which we have never known in our 75 years of existence. This requires us to be prepared in advance, with optimal preparation.”

Thank you for keeping Israel in your prayers.

Rest:

Let us not be weary in well doing dear friends. Let’s decide to take time out to smell the roses and be refreshed, the days are dark and the road ahead long…

“For in six days God made heaven and earth and sea—and all that is in them—and then rested on the seventh day; therefore God blessed the Shabbat day and hallowed it.”
Exodus 20:11

Menucha in Hebrew means rest, first used in the relationship between the Great Creator and His Creation! He established the seventh day, Shabbat, as a day of rest for all time and all creatures. Provision was created for all souls to have a day each week to rest and reflect upon the purpose of our existence in this world.

The Bible also uses menucha – rest in reference to the Land of Israel. The people of Israel were promised rest. Sadly, since becoming a nation in their own land in 1948, we don’t know any people who work harder than Israelis. A tough reality.“For you have not yet come to the resting place and to the inheritance which the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 12:9

Why do we keep missing out? We all know that this land, historically is tragically soaked in the blood of all nations and it isn’t over yet. Do remember us in prayer.

Rashi, the great Bible commentator, taught that Menucha – rest is a fitting word for the site of the Tabernacle in Shiloh. Its purpose was to create a physical space for God’s presence to rest in the midst of the people of Israel and all of humanity. Yet, Eli the last keeper of this holy space and his wicked sons were all killed in one day. The two Temples as hallowed as they were supposed to be were also destroyed. Do we really think building a third is going to be the answer?

King David uses menucha – rest to describe the rest and tranquility that only God can provide to one’s soul. Oh, David has the secret! “He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters, He restores my soul…” Psalm 23:2,3.

Your Responses:

Thank you for your prayers for the many people groups within Israel.

“Pray for the peace (completeness) of Jerusalem, may they prosper (heart peace-rest) that love you.” I God, will bless those who bless the Jewish people. I God will curse those who curse them, and in their seed the whole world will be blessed.”
Psalm 122:6, Genesis 12:3

The Messiah came to us from Israel! Never forget it, dear friends.

Quote:

“Yes may the mighty spirit-filled Warriors stand on guard over the nations of the Earth standing with Israel. The need for Warriors for Canada is great, as we see the tyrannical activities of our Prime Minister. May the Lord continue to strengthen you all and all the major challenges that you are involved in as we approach the return of the King of Kings and the Lord of Lord.”
Rev. Ralph Rutledge

True Beauty:

“No man spoke like this man. You are fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into your lips: therefore God has blessed you forever. This is my beloved and this is my friend.”
John 7:46, Psalm 45:2,Song of Songs 5:16

We are sending blessings to you from Jerusalem.

Meridel and Jay and the Rawlings family.

Thank you for your notes of encouragement.

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Still Small Voice – 13 Sivan 5783 – June 3rd 2023

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Dear Friends:

Thank you for your many responses this week. I promise to answer each one. All over Israel at this time, beautiful jacaranda trees are in full dress, covered with their large bunches of purple blooms. We have two of these great shade trees in our garden. See the cover photo.

My desire in this edition of Still Small Voice is to bring you into our world for the purpose of prayer corresponding to the Father’s heart for needed change.

“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through, [that is separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged – consecrated to Him – set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and blameless at the coming of Messiah.”
1 Thessalonians 5:23

Intense Turmoil:

All week, the skies over Jerusalem have been filled with turmoil and the incessant thunderous roar of jets as they soar high overhead out of sight night and day. We are on high alert; ready for attacks from, Syria, Lebanon and Gaza and within Israel itself. Then there is the Iranian threat. Israel’s Minister of Defense, according to the Jerusalem Post, Fri. June 2. 2023 stated “Yoav Gallant thinks Israel is close to the time where it will have no choice but to act.” (He has said so publicly, but he really means it.) We believe that the day when Israel will be left alone by the nations, is fast approaching.

Crazy Weather:

We enjoyed two days in Galilee with old friends, and the weather was a blistering 42C with a sand storm driven in from Egypt by fierce winds. We had hoped for a dip in the Sea of Galilee but were disappointed. In mid-May some industrial complex dumped poison into the lake. Consequently, fish lay dead along the shores and all fisherman had to destroy their catches, so as not to harm the public. Bathing was forbidden. I believe the all clear has been give now.

Religious Intolerance:

“There is no religious freedom in Israel.” Rabbi Maya Leibowitz

This has been the experience of many synagogues who serve non-orthodox communities. Our day care facilities were fire-bombed three times in the 1990’s. It is important for you to understand that everyone feels the restrains here.

This January the new government made the following decrees. If a woman is found down at the Western Wall dressed inappropriately, reading the Torah or wearing a prayer shawl, she will be punished. In February a lady defiantly put a bikini on under her sweater and skirt, which she foolishly removed took off down at the wall leaving her in just a skimpy swim suit. How distasteful! Yes, and definitely disrespectful. She now has the following choice: 6 months in prison or a 10,000 – shekel fine. This is obviously used as a deterrent to other acts of disrespect. So, dear Christian ladies, DO NOT visit this area with short skirts or sleeveless tops. Do not be reading the first five books of the Bible and do not wrap a prayer shawl around your shoulders!

Orthodox Jews spit at Christian Worshippers:

The event was billed as: Pentecost 2023: Global Day of Prayer for Jerusalem and the Nations. The primary purpose of the event was prayer for Israel and the peace of Jerusalem and the world. Prominent Jewish Zionist leaders led protesters to speak out against Christians who proselytize Jews in Israel. They were outraged and disrupted the event.

Most Christians are largely unaware of the history of Christian anti-semitism. Most are ignorant of the suspicion felt by most in the Jewish community. Trying to pull Jews away from their Jewish faith toward Christianity is understood as an attack on the Jewish people and the Jewishness of Israel. Great damage is done to the trust factor between these two communities by such actions. Among the organizers were prominent ministries and partners that do support or actively engage in efforts to preach Christianity to Jews in Israel. In a number of the speeches, references were given to their goal of the Jewish people accepting Jesus. None of those present live in the land or properly understand history.

It must also be said that the behavior of the protesters was shameful and damaging to the Jewish people first. Spitting and harassment of rude visitors, or scuffling with security personnel do nothing to improve the Jewish relationship with the nations of the world. It is nothing less than a desecration of God’s name. This type of thing gives Israel terrible media coverage globally, and makes insensitive Christians feel they have done right. They were guests in our country. Where does respect for one’s brother come in?

“To my Christian friends, study the history of Christian anti-Jewish doctrines and behavior. Be sensitive to Jewish identity, for our relationship to continue to grow and thrive. Respect our faith and our covenantal relationship to the God of our fathers without trying to change who we are. Otherwise, this friendship is no friendship at all.” Executive Director of Ohr Torah Stone’s Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation. Jerusalem Post June 2/2023 pg.20

Jay and I have always been welcome to share our own life’s experience. But when it’s all said and done, example is the best teacher. No one likes to be preached to. We don’t always have to be ‘right’! We often just need to listen, and be a friend.

I hope I have given you much to pray about this coming week. Your response?

Every blessing from our home to yours:

Meridel Rawlings

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Kavod, Hebrew for “honor,” appears in the fifth of the Ten Commandments when God directs us to honor our parents. Together with God, our parents gave us the greatest possible gift – our very lives! In Jewish law, children are obligated to actively honor their parents in many different ways, including feeding them and helping them get dressed when they grow old, not calling them by name and not sitting in their designated seat. Honoring one’s parents is so important, it is one of only two commandments in the entire Bible rewarded with a promise of long life.

We are also instructed to give honor to others, even as we ourselves must flee from honor. The Talmud teaches: “Who is honored? The one who gives honor to others.” By not focusing on our own honor and being concerned more with the honor of others, we become truly worthy of being honored! In particular, the Bible directs us to honor our elders: “You shall rise before the aged and show deference to the old” (Leviticus 19:32).

The Bible also instructs us to honor Shabbat. We do so by observing the many laws of Shabbat, wearing special clothes, and eating delicious foods. If one comes across a special food during the course of the week, it is proper to set it aside and eat it on Shabbat, to honor the holy day of rest. On Shabbat we recognize that God created the entire world and everything in it, and so by honoring Shabbat, we honor God.

Still Small Voice – Shavuot – Feast of Pentecost 5th Sivan 5783/25. Mai 2023

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Leibe Freunde

Ich schreibe Euch gerne die Stille Kleine Stimme, aber leider höre ich fast nichts von euch zurück. Wir vertrauen und beten, dass dieser Brief für Euch relevant ist und Euch zu Pfingsten dient.

Wir feiern das Fest Schavuot – Pfingsten, das am 49. Tag der Omer-Zählung begann. Was ist das, fragt Ihr Euch? Nun, ursprünglich war es die Zählung der Weizengarben als Opfergaben im Tempel für die Zeit nach Pessach/Passahfest bis zum Schawuot/Wochenfest. Im Christentum wird Pfingsten am 50. Tag nach Ostern gefeiert. Für beide Religionen beinhalten die 49 Tage eine Zeit der Einschränkung bei Feiern oder beim Verzehr bestimmter Lebensmittel; im Christentum wird sie Fastenzeit genannt.

Shavuot:

Heute nahmen wir an einem Zoom-Anruf von Pastor Noel teil, von der Gemeinde in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Kanada. Ich habe ihm erklärt, dass in Israel alles nach dem Motto “vorzeigen und weitererzählen” abläuft. Jetzt ist eigentlich die Weizen- und Gerstenernte. Oben in Galiläa und auf dem Golan ist die Ernte eingebracht worden. Der Weizen ist geerntet, und riesige Strohballen liegen auf den Feldern verstreut. Es ist auch eine Zeit der großen Fruchtbarkeit, wie man an den Marktständen sehen kann. Während dem Laubhüttenfest im September/Oktober gibt es eine zweite Ernte, und wir sehen die gleiche unglaubliche Fruchtbarkeit. Dieses Fest erinnert an die Übergabe des Gesetzes an Mose auf dem Berg Sinai.

Pfingsten:

Das “andere neutestamentliche” biblische Kapitel der Apostelgeschichte, Kapitel 1, beginnt mit der Ausgießung des Heiligen Geistes über die in Jerusalem versammelten jüdischen Gläubigen auf den Befehl Jesu, der sagte:
“Wartet aber in der Stadt Jerusalem, bis ihr mit Kraft aus der Höhe ausgerüstet werdet.”
Lukas 24:49

Das Leben aller 120 Versammelten wurde wie versprochen durch die Kraft Gottes erneuert. Sie wurden als Botschafter für das Reich Gottes im Himmel auf Erden beauftragt, und so sehr mit der Gegenwart und Kraft des Allmächtigen aufgefüllt, dass Petrus als Zeuge auftrat und 3.000 Seelen noch am selben Tag in Jerusalem zum Messias Jesus kamen. Sie setzten die damals bekannte Welt für Gott in Brand und bezahlten den höchsten Preis. Der Preis für die Nachfolge des Königs des Himmels trägt heute den Namen: Kosten.

Der Krieg auf dem Boden

Habt Ihr diese Bibelstelle schon einmal gebetet? Ich schon.

“Wenn du nur den Himmel aufreißen und herabsteigen würdest, so dass die Berge vor deinem Angesicht erbeben würden.”
Jesaja 64:1

Kanada unter Beschuss:

Fühlen wir uns nicht alle so, wenn sich die Dinge scheinbar nur noch verschlimmern? Jay schließt sich mir an, wenn wir die Doppelmoral anprangern, unter der mein Geburtsland stöhnt. Hier ist zum Beispiel ein kurzer Clip, der zeigt, wie der kanadische Premierminister sich selbst und sein Volk in Ungnade fallen ließ.

Alberta unter Beschuss:

Wir brauchen dringend Gebet für die kanadische Provinz Alberta, in welcher eine Wahl zum Premierminister ansteht. Es herrscht Krieg, denn Alberta ist die viertreichste Region der Welt, was natürliche Ressourcen angeht. Die Bundesregierung, welche von China unterstützt wird, tut ihr Bestes, um den Einwohnern diese Rechte zu entreißen.

Israel im Belagerungszustand:

Unterdessen hat die derzeitige israelische Regierung, die Knesset, in den frühen Morgenstunden des heutigen Tages das neue Haushaltbudget und das Gesetz über wirtschaftliche Vereinbarungen mit 64 Pro- und 55 Gegenstimmen verabschiedet. Der Streit betrifft die 14 Milliarden Schekel an Sonderzuweisungen für die Bedürfnisse der Mitglieder der Koalitionsparteien. (Sie fließen in die Kassen der Ultraorthodoxen, und es wurde kein Gedanke an die steigenden Steuern und Hypotheken verschwendet, welche von der hart arbeitenden Mittelschicht getragen werden. Viele haben das Gefühl, dass wir von der steigenden Inflation beraubt werden.)

Ich wiederhole diesen Schrei:

“Wenn du doch die Himmel aufreißen und herabsteigen würdest, so dass die Berge vor deinem Angesicht erbeben würden.”
Jesaja 64:1

Aber in diesem Moment, in welchen ich, Meridel, Euch schreibe, ist das Volk Israel ruhig. Ihr seht, die Sabbatruhe dieses Festes ist da. Wir wenden uns von ganzem Herzen an den HERRN und sagen “Danke” aus einem Herzen voller Dankbarkeit für das großartige Geschenk des Lebens. Ganz gleich, was der Mensch zu tun versucht.

“Alles, was Odem hat, soll Gott loben, Halleluja!”
Psalm 150:6

בכל יום אברכך ואהללה שמך לעולם ועד

Hallel, das hebräische Wort für “Lobpreis”, ist die sprachliche Wurzel des häufigsten Wortes, das von Menschen auf der ganzen Welt bei der Anbetung Gottes verwendet wird: Halleluja!

Beim Hallel geht es in erster Linie darum, Gottes Fähigkeit anzuerkennen, welche Naturgesetze außer Kraft zu setzen und Wunder und Taten der Erlösung zu unseren Gunsten vollbringen kann. Indem wir Gott loben, erkennen wir das Gute in der Welt und in unserem eigenen Leben an. König David lehrte uns, wie wir unsere Herzen öffnen und Gott wirklich mit unserem ganzen Wesen preisen können. Es ist passend, dass der letzte der 150 Psalms mit dem Vers endet: “Alles, was Atem hat, soll Gott loben, Halleluja!” Psalmen 150,6

“Als der Herr die Gefangenen Zions zurückbrachte, waren wir wie die, die träumen, und unser Mund war voll Lachen und unsere Zunge voll Jubel. Da hieß es unter den Völkern: Der HERR hat Großes an uns getan, darüber freuen wir uns.”
Psalm 126: 1-3.

Lasst uns in diesen Tagen der Prüfung mit dem Geist des lebendigen Gottes erfüllt werden. Mögen wir Überwinder sein und Gnade vor IHM finden. Möge ER uns Gunst gewähren in seinem Thronsaal und auf Erden. Möge er die Bösen umdrehen und zur Umkehr bringen. Lasst uns alle anbeten im Namen des HERRN, unseres Gottes! Halleluja.

Geliebte Freunde:

Wie ein lieber Held aus Alberta sagte: “Haltet die Stellung!”

Segenswünsche von Meridel Rawlings und ihrer Familie.

Wir möchten, dass Ihr die Schönheit des Lobpreises in Jerusalem genießen könnt.

Gesungen wird hier auf Hebräisch, Arabisch und Englisch von den King Harpists.

Sie sind messianische Juden, Araber und internationale Gläubige!

Schabbat Shalom.

Still Small Voice / Shavuot – Feast of Pentecost, 5th Sivan 5783. May 25th 2023.

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Dear Friends;

I love writing the Still Small Voice to you, but alas, I hear almost nothing back.

We trust and pray that this letter will be relevant and minister to you at Pentecost.

We are celebrating the Feast of Shavuot – Pentecost, which began on the 49th day of the counting of the Omer. What is that, you ask? Well, originally it was the counting of sheaves of wheat as offerings in the temple for the period after Passover up to Shavuot. In Christianity, Pentecost is celebrated on the 50th day after Easter. For both religions the 49 days include a time of restraint from celebrating or eating certain foods; in Christianity, it is called lent

Shavuot:

Today, we shared a Zoom call with Pastor Noel’s congregation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. I explained that in Israel everything is “show and tell”. Now is actually the wheat and barley harvest. Up in Galilee and on the Golan, the harvest as been gathered in. The wheat has been gathered, leaving huge bales of straw strewn across the fields. It is also a time of great fruitfulness as evidenced in the market stalls. We have a second harvest again at the Feast of Tabernacles in September/October, and we see the same incredible fruitfulness. This Feast commemorates the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai.

Pentecost:

The ‘other worldly’ Biblical chapter of Acts chapter 1 opens with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the body of Jewish believers gathered in Jerusalem at the command of Jesus who said: “But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high.”
Luke 24:49

For all of the 120 gathered together, their lives were renovated by the power of God as promised. They were commissioned as ambassadors for the kingdom on heaven of earth and were so charged with the Presence and Power of the Almighty that Peter witnessed and 3,000 souls came to Messiah the same day in Jerusalem. They set the known world at that time on fire for God, and they paid the ultimate price. The cost of discipleship to follow the King of heaven bears the name cost today.

The War on the Ground:

Have you ever prayed this scripture? I have.

“If only you would tear the heavens open and come down, so that mountains would quake at your presence.”
Isaiah 64:1

Canada under Fire:

Don’t we all feel like this as things seem only to worsen? Jay joins me in our calling out the double standard my birth nation is groaning under. For example, here is a short clip of how the Canadian PM disgraced himself and his people.

Alberta under Attack:

A most urgent need is prayer for the Canadian Province of Alberta facing an election for Premier. The war is on as Alberta is the 4th wealthiest area globally for natural resources. The Federal government backed by China is doing its best to claw these rights away from the local inhabitants.

Israel under Siege:

Meanwhile in the early hours of this morning, the current Israeli government, the Knesset, passed the new budget and the Economic Arrangements Law, passed in the early hours this morning, 64 pro, 55 against. The dispute covers the 14 billion shekels of special allocations for the needs of the coalition party members. (It goes into the coffers of the Ultra Orthodox and no thought was given to the rising taxation and mortgages born by the hard working middle class. Many feel we have been hijacked by rising inflation.)

I repeat this cry:

“If only you would tear the heavens open and come down, so that mountains would quake at your presence.”
Isaiah 64:1

But at the moment as I Meridel, write to you, the nation of Israel is quiet. You see the Sabbath rest of this Feast is here. We turn to the LORD with all of our hearts and say “thank you” from a heart full of gratefulness for the magnificent gift of life. No matter what man is trying to do.

“Let everything that has breath praise God, Hallelujah!”
Psalm 150:6

בכל יום אברכך ואהללה שמך לעולם ועד

Hallel, the Hebrew word for “praise,” is the linguistic root of the most common word used in the worship of God by people around the world: Hallelujah!

The primary goal of Hallel is recognizing God’s ability to override the laws of nature and perform miracles and acts of salvation on our behalf. By praising God, we recognize the goodness that is in the world and in our own lives. King David taught us how to open our hearts and truly praise God with all of our being. It’s fitting that the last of the 150th psalm ends with the verse, “Let everything that has breath praise God, Hallelujah!” Psalms 150:6

“When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream and our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations: the LORD has done great things for us whereof we are glad.”
Psalm 126: 1-3.

Let us be filled with the Spirit of the living God in these days of trial. My we be overcomes and find grace in His sight. May He grant us favor in His throne room and with on earth. May He turn and over turn the wicked. Let us all worship in the Name of the LORD our God! Hallelujah.

Beloved friends:

As a dear Albertan hero said, ‘Hold the line!”

Blessings from Meridel Rawlings and her family.

We want you to enjoy the be beauty of praise in Jerusalem

Sung here In Hebrew, Arabic and English by the King Harpists.

They are Messianic Jews, Arabs and International Believers!

Shabbat Shalom.