Does this sound like the nations surrounding Israel today? Those that despise and hate her? Not much has changed since the time of King David. Israel has always had enemies. Enemies that desire nothing more than to completely wipe her off the face of the earth. You might wonder without any political jabber, why Israel is so hated? A small little nation surrounded by these giant nations. What does Israel matter for and why such vengeance against her?
May I suggest that God exists, because Israel exists. It's not to say that God depends on Israel or even needs Israel for that matter. No, God has chosen this nation and the Jewish people to be His inheritance long ago. It is something that we don't understand. One word...covenant. He made a covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in days of old. He chose Israel to display His power and glory, and that's exactly what He will do again. God has always been a sort of a fan of the 'underdog' mentality. Take Gideon's army for one. Not 10,000 men but 300! That's all He wanted to fight off the massive army. He is in the business of making more out of less. His glory is displayed in weak people who depend on Him completely. Israel is hated because God is hated. Evil kings and rulers despise the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It has always been that way.
God cannot be killed though they think they can kill Israel. God is forever and the Israel of God is forever as well.
A few deep thoughts I guess for a Friday morning.
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