6/16/2026
"Thy word is true from the beginning, and every one
of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever."
Psalm 119:160
This morning's Tuesday worship watch with Kehilat in Carmel was difficult for many, because there has been so much uncertainty within the past few days. There appears to be a great reversal in thoughts and actions, but then who really knows what anyone is really thinking or what is actually true or not, or what goes on behind closed doors or late at night. Each day news comes our way, and hopefully it comes from honest, verifiable sources, as opposed to most of what we hear most of the time. We also have to take into account what is true or fabricated based on fictitious reports developed by AI. There is a great deception going on with regard to AI, but it is not totally surprising as it has been foretold and forewarned. It just becomes harder when innocent people, kindhearted souls who care about their country are affected. I feel that way about a great many situations, but then that is the life of an intercessor. The assignments do not begin and end with our own personal concerns. But this morning the feelings expressed in this prayer watch were personal for me. But I am learning to quiet my soul and remain steadfast in my faith, my eyes fixed on the only One who matters. As the meeting began, the leader first said, speaking to the online audience the words: "We forgive you." As the music played, spirits were lifted, there was dancing, and much praise to the God who never fails and who hold the whole world in His hands. To the God who has saved Israel and will continue to save Israel. He is the only one who can.
Just as I've been stuck into my personal study of Hebrews for quite some time, I've also been spending time in the Psalms. So many times the psalmist would cry out to God from the depth of his soul asking God "How long, O Lord?" I know I've asked that question myself a few times, although I never want to question God's ways. We just want to see an end to brutality. Over the past months I've had my head buried in Richard Wurmbrand's testimony of his imprisonment and torture by the Communists in Tortured for Christ. After his release from prison until the day he died he worked to spread the word about those who are being persecuted for their belief in Christ and their unwillingness to deny Him to buy their freedom. Wurmbrand came to the United States to awaken the church. That seems to be a common theme, even from his day to present. Just with standing for Israel, no one really wants to hear about the suffering of others. There are many, like myself, called to pray, stand in the gap, speak out to government officials, and to support financially when possible, and if God calls - Go! I've been waiting for my clear call to go for most of my life, beginning from childhood. I don't know if I'm just not listening or if God truly wants me topside to wake up the church.
Sadly I don't know what it will take to get anyone to listen. I sent out several invitations to pastors of churches within this local vicinity and a few a little further out, and only two pastors reached out to me in acknowledgement. The information I shared was straight from the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, and although it is excellent, there is total clarity written in the Word of God. From Genesis to Revelation the Word speaks. Front to back, page upon page. Why do we make it so difficult, and why do we believe a lie? Why don't we check for ourselves? Why take the word of anyone other than God the Father Himself?! Consult with the Author and the Finisher of our faith?!
As I'm trying to pen these words I am fighting sleep. I have been so physically exhausted lately. Maybe it's a spiritual attack or maybe my body is worn out. Regardless, the past few days of listening to news, watching the responses of the people I love, has made me a bit battle fatigued. Add to that the rigors of trying to find someone who actually wants to work to help me fix the things that need repair at my parents' home. Life is like that. So my remedy is turn on the worship music!
I know I've shared the lyrics of a song written by Jesus Image called Give Me Oil, but I feel a need to share again. Jesus is returning for His Bride, the Church, and we must be ready. Our oil lamps must be full, and we must be found faithful, actively pursuing the Kingdom of Heaven, just as He commanded us to do before He ascended to Heaven. We must care about what concerns Him. Another song says Forget about yourself, concentrate on Him, and worship Him." That's what it's all about.
Give Me Oil
My heart is longing for a touch from Your hand
My spirit is yearning to be revived in Your glory again
Turn my heart to You; in Your presence, Lord, I am made new
Give me oil in my lamp and light the flame again
I want to burn for You
O Lord I'm sorry for when I've wandered astray
You're faithful to find me
Create within me a clean heart again
Turn my heart to You, in Your presence I am made new
Give me oil in my lamp and light the flame again
I want to burn for You
Find me waiting, Find me ready
Find me longing, burning for You.
Give me oil in my lamp and light the flame again
I want to burn for you
The song is absolutely what I needed tonight to help me accomplish what needs to be done, and it is a wonderful reminder of where my heart should find peace and rest from the news and from the evil things of this world. I'll leave it at that!
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