ISRAEL UPDATE

June 10, 2007 – How big does Gaza play in the overall picture of the Middle East and even world issues depends on who’s doing the talking.

There are members of the Quartet that seem to think the constant use of mortar and rocket attacks on Israel’s civilian populace to be a healthy sign.  Supposedly the establishment of a Palestinian State would bring peace and stability however; the Israelis watch that troubled area with much anxiety.

Not only does Israel need to daily defend herself from these attacks but rival terror groups Fatah and Hamas are fighting amongst themselves, each hoping for control of the area through civil war and peace negotiations.

Even more perplexing,  Iran is supporting Hamas and Islamic Jihad with Hamas controlling the majority of seats in the Palestinian Parliament.   On the other side is Fatah supported by America who has claim to the President of the Palestinian State.

Confusing and intriguing is the concept of Gaza being a major part of the peace plan, Palestinians fighting Palestinians while trying to destroy Israel.  Iran and America rattling sabers while nuclear war looms on the horizon and poor little Israel is caught in the middle.

Peace makers and warriors both are placing the Jewish State in harms path by way of Gaza.

 

June 10, 2007 – For months there has been advertising for the TV sitcom ‘Starter Wife” and there has been a lot of hype and speculation of success.  But one cannot help but reflect on the concept of the shows promoters, “an event everyone is waiting for.”

I am not one of those however as I have no desire to see the program as the ads seem to depict nothing but loose sex, infidelity and the justification of dysfunctional lifestyles.

The world seems to think it is all their show.  Does everybody want to see the “Starter” or are there those that won’t bow their knee?

We have to ask ourselves the question daily, whom will we serve?  Will it be Planet of the Apes or are we made in the image of G-d?

Do we let the force be with us or do we believe it is the Holy Spirit that will lead and guide us into all truth?

Jesus prayed to the Father not to take his disciples from the world but rather to keep them here in order for them to be an example, John 17:15  I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

So, as but one more groundbreaking series hits the airwaves and some might question if it is OK to watch it, as for me and my house, we will serve the L-rd!   Don’t feel alone, there are many believers nationwide that have not bowed their knee to Baal!

 

To be continued…