We were born into a world at war. The battle we are told is not against flesh and blood (each other) but in conflict with dark and deceitful entities who inhabit the unseen realm. The author of the deception that convinced original man and woman to rebel God's ruling authority is alive and well today.
Let it be understood that the battle is for the mind and the power of the evil one is in the lies and deception he whispers to an unguarded mind, that our flesh considers and chooses to act upon.
As we march toward the end of temporal time and toward the renewal of this planet according to the eternal plans and purposes of our Sovereign Creator, the deceptions continue to grow in an effort to manipulate hearts and minds to reject God and hate His chosen.
Way back in the beginning of time, after the fall of man and the penalty was issued, it was conveyed on the Sacred Scrolls of history that at a certain future moment, a Savior would come to defeat the enemy of God's people (humanity).
This Savior would come forth from a woman and there would be animosity between woman's descendant (singular) and the enemy's descendent (singular). That singular "Descendent" from woman is Yeshua, the Redeemer and Savior of the World.
In our day and times, antisemitism is reaching a fever pitch. Israel as a nation was brought forth and designated as chosen by Yahweh (God) to represent Him and His Kingdom to the world. The world has hated the "children of Israel" and yet they are Beloved by God and have their future completely secured by His Mighty Hand.
This hatred is ungodly and inspired by those who refuse to live in submission to Yahweh's ruling authority and who seek worldly power and self-rule in and of themselves. Despite any failure on the part of Israel to represent His Kingdom, hatred of Israel is inexcusable for a true Christian and lover of Jesus.
The bottom line is that the Savior of the World of humanity came to us as a baby wrapped in Jewish flesh, walked among His creation, lived in perfect submission to God's ruling authority and died the death penalty we all have been required to pay for flesh rebellion.
He came to die so that we might be reconciled to our Creator and by faith in His sacrificial death, become eligible to be restored to our original immortality and eternal life with Him. He is a Holy God and cannot abide with sin in any form. Rather than have all to perish, a great exchange was made possible.
In a magnificent supernatural way, we are able to exchange our rebellious sin nature for Yeshua's Holy one and that, not by performance, but only by trust and faith in His promise recorded in John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, (Yeshua/Jesus) that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life
Over 2000 years ago, Yeshua (Jesus) was conceived by way of a of Divine conception, born in Bethlehem, lived a perfect life as a Jewish man under the terms of Torah, was crucified and then resurrected in Glory making physical appearances for His disciples and others to see, touch and feel Him alive before He returned to His Heavenly Throne.
The Church was established upon His death and resurrection message. The Original Disciples and therefore the original community we call the "Church" were Torah observant Jews and followers of their long-prophesied Messiah, Yeshua (Jesus). When He came to earth, He was wrapped in Jewish flesh but Divine in Nature, as Yahweh Elohim, the Son of God.
It is a mistake to try to understand our faith in Jesus, apart from understanding the Jewish culture He was born into. It is also a mistake to regard the Nation of Israel as "perfect" because in truth the great tribulation is the event that will bring them into alignment with the ultimate and final recognition of Yeshua as their Messiah. (true Salvation). The Book of Revelation tells of that coming and glorious day.
Hatred of Israel is hatred of those God loves. Hatred of the "Jews" is hatred of Yeshua's kinsmen. When He returns there will be a price to pay for those who have ravaged His Beloved.
As we approach the final chapter of earth before Yeshua's return, it is important to understand Divine justice and judgement within the Jewish culture as it will (most likely) be part of the tribulation and Millennial Reign of Yeshua.
That said, here is an important thing to understand. In the culture of the Jewish nation of Israel, there is a "Kinsman Redeemer" role which entails being a "Blood Avenger" of His people. The cultural responsibility to avenge the family follows and is within the definition of the kinsman-redeemer: A kinsman redeemer is a close family member in biblical times who had the responsibility to rescue or restore a relative in need, which could involve buying back family land or marrying a widow to preserve the family line, or avenging the bloodshed of a family member. This concept is prominently illustrated in the Book of Ruth, where Boaz acts as a kinsman redeemer for Naomi and Ruth.
This is a picture of Yeshua, Jesus, who is the Messiah promised to the descendants of Abraham and the Children of Israel.
True "Christianity" is founded on the Nation of Israel and the One Who was promised and foretold by the Prophets, as they spoke over the course and history of Israel and over the world we know. Do not miss this by failing to dive into the riches of our Redemption story.
We know that Jesus came for the salvation of all of humanity, first the Jew and then the Gentile. Speaking as the "Good Shepherd" in John 10:14-16, Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; (born-again Gentiles) them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd."
Rather than live in animosity with God's chosen nation why not seek to understand His will and ways though it's culture and history? One day we will all be in unity as "One flock and having One Shepherd". Until then, why not value the nation who brought us the lineage and story of our Savior. Yahweh Himself promises to bless those who do.
The Holy Spirit is calling. Can you hear Him?
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