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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Day 127 In the Watching

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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:

"I love You, Lord
For Your mercy never fails me
All my days, I've been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
 
And all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
 
I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In the darkest night
You are close like no other
I've known You as a Father
I've known You as a Friend
And I have lived in the goodness of God 
 
And all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God 
 
'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now
I give You everything
 
'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me 
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now
I give You everything
'Cause Your goodness is running after
It keeps running after me
 
And all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God
I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna sing
 
'Cause all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God
Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God
 
We love Your praise
All for all my day"
 
Another lady, much older, shared that she had lived there for so long, but God had always been faithful, for all her years. When she spoke, it reminded me of a Psalm of David when he was an older man, speaking of the mercies of God:
 
"I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread." Psalm 37:25
 
O, that we could all having these feelings of gratitude towards our loving Father, who never withholds good things from His children. And we must keep our eyes on Him, trusting Him, even in the struggles, even as we wait. The hostages will be freed, the war will end, and there will be peace...at least until the day when God tells Jesus that it is time to come back. Until then, we wait, and we serve, and we give Him glory for He alone is worthy of prayer. 
 
Posted by Linda Sue at 8:35 PM
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