Britain,
a tiny land, once held great influence over much of the globe. She vigorously
defended her territories, and was lauded for her success. Israel, a tiny land,
has influenced with great success medical treatments and appliance innovations
that have benefitted the whole globe, and instituted successful financial
systems that prospered the world. She defended herself from constant attack,
and was and is vilified. A strange hypocrisy. Why is Israel so important?
The
four blood moons are rare, but what makes the current time unique is that each
blood moon falls on a specific Judaic/Christian date – Passover ( Apr 14, Apr 15) and Feast of Tabernacles, celebrated
to honour he time when God said He was coming to dwell with His people (Sep 14, Sep 15). God’s promises in
Scripture would be confounded if they were found not to be true, and Israel
figures large in these promises.
Today’s
true Christianity, which seeks to show love, honour, kindness and strong moral
leadership through Jesus Christ seems to engender as much aggravation in
opponents as Israel does to much of the world . As a Scot with a long Scottish heritage, proud
to be British and Christian, I am saddened by violent Scottish Nationalism, and
regret Scots outside Scotland are not allowed a vote. In unity, in being
united, we are strong together as a Nation. In the Church, when we are one in
Christ we are strong together, and in Community, whether family or cell group,
when we are united in looking out for one another, we are strong together.
There is much to look forward to, but it is in the love of God that we can
accomplish great things, in love, peace and freedom. Like it or not, believe it
or not, there is a spiritual conflict raging. When the good are silent, evil
can triumph. So take the opportunity to speak out for the benefit of all – we
do not want anyone we know to be lost.
