Jerusalem cries bitterly at night with tears running down its cheeks. Out of all those who love the city, no one offers it comfort. All of Jerusalem’s friends have betrayed it and become its enemies. Lamentations 1:2 (God’s Word edition)
The world in general turns its back on Israel but the faithful remnant bring hope.
Reading from the Book of Lamentations and following the story on the release of Gilad Schalit in exchange for 1,027 Palestinian terrorists, made me think of the old adage, what goes around comes around.
Coinciding with the Feast of Tabernacles celebrations, there was great jubilation amongst the pilgrims from all over the world, showing solidarity between Jews and Christians. ICEJ (International Christian Embassy of Jerusalem) Executive Director Dr. Juergen Buehler said, "We share the relief and joy of the Schalit family and all Israel that Gilad has come back alive. We also share the pain of so many that the price for his return has meant having to set ruthless murderers free.”
MK David Rotem, chairman of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus, said in a speech at the conclusion of festivities, that all over the world there were people trying to take part of Jerusalem away from Israel, "but your presence here is because you know that the covenant between God and Abraham is real and no one can work against this covenant." (ICEJ News)
How true this is will be seen in future events, as another 4000 terrorists await their release. A lesson still to be learnt is the one the psalmist wrote. "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes." (Psalms 118:8,9)
We need to stand with Israel - the Lord is at work there!
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