When we face a crisis as the one during the last month between Israel and some of their neighbours, it should go without saying that we need to pray, but what should we pray? Some feel that Israel should be supported right or wrong, and pray accordingly. Others have been moved by the plight of the Lebanese civilians. Some long for certain End Times scenarios to enfold, while others so deplore the violence that they think the only thing God wants is peace at any cost.
Having a discussion regarding the various issues involved and how God would have us pray would be a worthwhile discussion. I would hope that this could be done from a strong biblical perspective striving to understanding how justice and mercy need to work together.
But there is a very basic issue that should be utmost in our hearts and minds as we pray for Israel and that is for their salvation in Yeshua. Without God's salvation in any of our lives military victories, peace agreements, and even the coming of the Lord himself won't do us much good.
Sadly many New Covenant believers - even those who claim love for Israel - are in danger of losing sight of God's appointed remedy for the problems at hand. Everyone of us, whatever nation of which we are apart, need Yeshua.
This is what we should pray for Israel, the Lebanon, Hezbollah, and for our own countries. We all need salvation, God's salvation, which is only found in Yeshua.
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