All posts tagged: Israel

Still Small Voice: Happy Hanukkah – Merry Christmas, Kislev 30, 5783 – Dec. 24th 2022.

Shalom Shalom, dear friends: I begin with Canadian Paul Wylie skating to a special rendition of O Holy Night! Question from a former doner of Jerusalem Vistas/Israel Vision: “… as I understand the ministry of Jerusalem Vistas ceases at the end of 2022. I would like to continue to donate to you. I don’t need a tax receipt. I very much enjoy Still Small Voice. I hope that others will continue to support you. Wishing you peaceful holidays and a very blessed year 2023.” Ursula Alberts Canada From Jay’s desk: “Yes, Vistas is closing after 40 amazing years in Jerusalem. It is the close of an organization but NOT a ministry. Have you read, Miracles Among the Nations? It will be available on Amazon soon. Meridel and I are busy with the next book, Volume 3, Israel, our Odyssey. Thanks Jay.’” From Meridel’s desk: “Thank you Ursula for this vote of confidence. I would so appreciate the help, see details at the end of this letter. Yes, you can donate to us through Still Small …

Still Small Voice – Thanksgiving, Cheshvan 28, 5783 Nov. 24, 2022

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Dear Friends, old and young: This week, my Still Small Voice touches upon Thanksgiving, the olive harvest and prayer. Let’s begin with the Pilgrims and early pioneers of North America. Like all of us, they still had a choice in tough times. These hearty souls decided in the midst of extreme hardship, famine and loss of life to pause and to give thanks to the Almighty. Yes, still many perished. No, it wasn’t easy but it was the Godly response that moved the Hand of God to provide the miracles that they needed to sustain them in the days, weeks, months and years ahead. Today the doomsday thinkers and naysayers are calling for a worldwide depression and financial collapse. Jerusalem, on the other hand, is suffering increased deadly attacks yet faithful ones in the midst of her give praise and worship to the Almighty continually. That is inspiring and in line with the Word of God … Give thanks always! Most of you will be aware of the two deadly bombing attacks yesterday at two …

Still Small Voice – Heshvan 18, 5783 / November 12th 2022

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Shalom Dear Friends: Sometimes I think we become all too familiar with the many privileges of being a believer in a God who lives! What do I mean? I know that I have not appreciated the immense potential granted me through His Living Word. We speak it daily, read and discuss it, but do I release it? I woke up this morning with some instructions: “My Word IS the source of Life, hinder me not!” Our Shabbat dinner is the highlight of the week. This week, two sons, a kalah, (Hebrew for a son’s wife}, a family friend and a delightful 22-month-old grandson were our guests. As is our custom, after the blessings we hugged and kissed before beginning to eat. It was a superb feast of fresh fish caught earlier in the day and masterfully prepared by our Greek friend. We topped it off with chocolate cake, berries and ice cream. Yummy. The real piece d’resistance was the scripture reading that followed. Today, who isn’t seeking direction in this upside-down world? It read as …

Still Small Voice – Cheshvan 12 5783 / November 6, 2022

Published by Meridel Rawlings

To the dear company of my Friends: “Intercessors are really prophets who pray.” Jennifer Evaz With the mounting stress, I turn to prayer. What do you do? Prayer is thankless work. One engages mostly alone with the LORD or in fellowship with fellow believers. As a prayer warrior-intercessor-prophet, have you ever expected to be thanked? Of course not. I find the communion and fellowship with Yeshua my greatest reward, and I learn new things all the time. Thank you for also being willing to bear this yoke. No it is not easy. We don’t expect ‘easy’, for His burden IS Light! Prayer brings change, God’s way. I have kept a journal over the years, and the answers and solutions to insurmountable circumstances have been amazing. Prayer is the oil that keeps all parts moving in harmony … be it a car or the body of Messiah. This unity produces unseen energy, salvation, creativity and productivity. Yes, we must all do our part for faith without works is dead. “The LORD saw that the wickedness (depravity) …

Still Small Voice – Heshvan 4 5783 / October 30, 2022

Published by Meridel Rawlings

My Dear Friends: “Meridel, here. Still weary from the Canadian journey, but listening for the Still Small Voice and trying to be obedient. Thank you for your prayers over us and your letters and notes. I will eventually catch up. Most urgent are your prayers for the nations and their generations This is needed more than ever before. May you and I be found faithful to work along with the heavenly hosts and warrior angels. If you are at a loss on how to pray, pray in the Spirit of God. The hour is late.” “I hid my face from you for a moment; but with everlasting loving kindness, I will have compassion on you, says the LORD your Redeemer.” Psalm 44:23 “But Zion said; The LORD has forsaken me, and the LORD has forgotten me.” Isaiah 49:14 During our morning family devotions, we mused over these verses. Many times the prophetic voice relates to Zion, Israel, and also Yeshua – Jesus the Messiah, even Sion, the living Body of Messiah. Jay surmised that Psalm …

Still Small Voice – West Jet Airline: en route Calgary to Toronto. Oct.1/22

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Dear Friends, old and new: Let’s begin with something from ISRAEL: Recently, before Prime Minister Yair Lapid addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations at the annual opening, we, Israelis were in a state of nervous expectation. The order of speakers in that august, if impotent, an organisation is – First Presidents, then Prime Ministers and when his turn came the PM walked confidently to the podium and began the speech of his life. He was brilliant, quiet, understated but firm and his introduction opened by telling of his love of country and his family’s Holocaust history. Quietly he brought his discourse to the crux of the Middle East problem and the possible solution. He promoted the idea of a two-state solution but with one essential caveat. First and foremost a peace agreement is signed and honoured between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Here is his speech. The religious opposition uses hate speech and fear of the Palestinians to move their agendas forward. Amazingly P.M.Lapid actually called the Palestinian Leadership’s bluff. THEY DO NOT …

Still Small Voice – Altjahrsabend -Kanada

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Tishri 1, 5783 / 24. September 2022 Schalom Schalom liebe Freunde Im Jahr 5783 “WIRD ALLES ENTHÜLLT WERDEN” … das ist die prophetische Bedeutung dieses neuen Jahres. Siehe das Ende des Briefes für weitere Einzelheiten. Wie spät ist es? Hochrangige Männer warnen uns vor einem Ereignis, das niemand vergessen wird! Unser Gott, welcher in den Himmeln sitzt, lacht. Das Weltwirtschaftsforum will, dass wir alle in Angst leben. Dieses Ereignis ist für den 24. September geplant. Das jüdische Neujahrsfest beginnt am Abend des 25. Septembers. Lasst uns abwarten, was unser Heiliger tun wird. Das Ende der “Zeiten der Nichtjuden” ist da. Vater Gott bringt Israel in die vorderste Reihe der Weltbühne. Seht Ihr ihn durch sein Volk in Aktion? Wenn nicht, bleibt bei uns! “Darum, so spricht GOTT, der Herr: Jetzt will ich das Geschick Jakobs wenden und mich über das ganze Haus Israel erbarmen und für meinen heiligen Namen eifern. Und sie werden die Verantwortung für ihre Schmach und ihre Treulosigkeit, womit sie sich gegen mich vergangen haben, auf sich nehmen, wenn sie sicher in ihrem …

Still Small Voice, Holland – Elul 5782 4. September 2022

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Shalom Freunde Es ist eine Freude, wieder in Holland zu sein. Diese Herbstsaison ist bekannt als: “Die Jahreszeiten Gottes”! Diese Jahreszeit wird auch: “Die festgesetzte Zeit” genannt. Die drei Herbstfeste sind: Das Fest der Posaunen, der Versöhnungstag, welcher das siebentägige Laubhüttenfest beinhaltet! Prophetisch gesehen verbirgt sich hinter dem Fest der Posaunen das Bild der Auferstehung der Toten in Christus. Der Versöhnungstag ist der Tag, an welchem Gott dem Menschen begegnet. Das Laubhüttenfest spricht davon, dass der Messias bei uns wohnt; Immanuel, Gott mit uns! Dies ist eine 40-tägige Zeit der Reue oder Umkehr – Teschuwa. Elul, der 1., begann am 28. August und endet am 5. Oktober, dem Versöhnungstag. Wir bitten Euch, für Jay und mich zu beten, während wir uns von Küste zu Küste durch Kanada arbeiten. Überall, wo wir hinkommen, glauben wir an eine VERÄNDERUNG. Die 10 Tage zwischen den Posaunen (dem jüdischen Neujahrsfest) und dem Versöhnungstag (26. September – 4. Oktober) werden auch Tage der Ehrfurcht genannt. Es ist eine Zeit, in der wir denjenigen vergeben, welche uns beleidigt haben. Das jüdische …

Pieni hiljainen ääni – Alankomaat, Elul-kuu 5782 4. syyskuuta 2022

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Shalom ystävät! On ilo palata jälleen Alankomaihin. Tämä syksyn ajanjakso tunnetaan Jumalan vuodenaikana! Sitä kutsutaan myös ‘ennalta määrätyiksi ajankohdiksi’. Syksyn kolmen juhlaa ovat: pasuunansoiton juhla, suuri sovituspäivä, joka päättyy seitsenpäiväiseen lehtimajanjuhlaan! Profeetallisesti ottaen pasuunat kätkevät vertauskuvana Kristuksen kuolleistanousemisen. Suuri sovituspäivä on aikaa, jolloin Jumala kohtaa ihmisen. Lehtimajanjuhla [en. Feast of Tabernacles, tabernacle = asumus, telttamaja, sukkah] puhuu Messiaan olemisesta meidän kanssamme; Immanuel, Jumala kanssamme [hepr. immanu = kanssamme El = Jumala]! Olemme 40 päivän katumuksen tai kääntymyksen ajanjaksossa, jota hepreaksi kutsutaan teshuvaksi. Se alkoi elul-kuun 1.päivänä, elokuun 28. päivänä, ja päättyy lokakuun 5. päivänä, suurena sovituspäivänä. Pyydämme teitä rukoilemaan Jayn ja minun puolesta lähtiessämme matkaamaan halki Kanadan rannikolta rannikolle. Uskomme MUUTOKSEEN kaikialla minne menemmekään. Kymmenen päivän jaksoa pasuunansoiton päivästä (juutalainen uusi vuosi) suureen sovituspäivään (syyskuun 26. päivä – lokakuun 4.päivä) kutsutaan myös syvän kunnioituksen, ihmetyksen päiviksi. Se on anteeksiantamisen suuntaamista niitä kohtaan, jotka ovat loukanneet meitä. Juutalainen uusi vuosi osuu syyskuun 25.-27. päiviin. Muista elämäämme ympäröivää armoa ja päästä irti kaikesta loukkaavasta. Tämä on jumalallisen armon aikaa sinua kohtaan, ja sinun on tarpeen katua ja …

Still Small Voice – Holland, Elul 5782 Sept 4th 2022

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Shalom Friends; It is a joy to be back in Holland again. This fall season is known as, The Seasons of God! This season is also called The Appointed Time. The three fall festivals are; The Feast of Trumpets, The Day of Atonement, concluding with the seven-day Feast of tabernacles! Prophetically, Trumpets conceals the imagery of the resurrection of the dead in Christ. The Day of Atonement is when God meets man. The Feast of Tabernacles, speaks of Messiah tabernacling with us; Immanuel, God with us! This is a 40-day season of repentance or turning – Teshuvah. Elul the 1st began, on August 28th and concludes on October 5th, the Day of Atonement. We ask you to pray for Jay and I as we work our way from coast to coast across Canada. We are believing for CHANGE everywhere we go. The 10 days from Trumpets (the Jewish New Year) to the Day of Atonement (September 26th – October 4th) are also called, The Days of Awe. It is a time to extend forgiveness to …