5/7/2025
8 But I am like an olive tree
flourishing in the house of God;
I trust in God’s unfailing love
for ever and ever.
9 For what you have done I will always praise you
in the presence of your faithful people.
And I will hope in your name,
for your name is good.
Psalm 52:8-9
Why are we surprised when God moves in extraordinary ways? If we are trusting Him for an answer to our prayers, and we are persistent, like the woman before the unjust judge, does He not answer, in His time and in His way? I can't get away from comments I heard earlier in the week about this very thing. About trusting, not doubting, not confused. As intercessors are we not to anticipate, expect, and if we are surprised by God's suddenlies, it is only because He responds uniquely, never the same way twice. He's a creative genius. Think not?! Just look around you and see the beauty and symphony of nature! The entire Bible is full of the word "suddenly." And then the magic happens!
Tuesday I listened to the Kehilat HaCarmel Church Prayer Watch while I was praying for Israel, reading the Word as I listened to the worship. The watch includes worship, prayer, scripture, words of knowledge from regular church members and visitors who come to pray and worship, even in the midst of war. The church is in Haifa, on Mount Carmel. Josie shared that sirens had been going on and off, and there had been a lot of activity recently. As she shared about the chaos, uncertainty, evil words being spoken about Israel, she shared these thoughts: "This is our life, and we wouldn't have it any other way. This is our country and our nation, and we love it. We are here to the end." She spoke of the eternal flame that will never be snuffed out. I love that feeling and identifying with all Israelis. May they be blessed, and may all come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. As we wait for the hostages to be released. As we wait for the war to be over. As we wait for the salvation of the Jews, and as we wait for the return of Messiah.
Another lady, Dahlia, shared that she was working with a police man to collect uniforms for the soldiers. As they were working, counting the uniforms, Dahlia said to the officer that she was not sure she agreed with the exchange of so few hostages with so many terrorists being released onto the street, just to kill again.The man gently placed his hand on her shoulder, and he said, "You're right, Dahlia, but this is what it means to be a Jew."
Karen, the worship leader, began to sing, "The Goodness of God" by Bethel Ministries:
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