Today’s reading is Psalm 41.
This chapter begins with verses discussing caring for the poor and having enemies against you. But in reading this last week and now beginning to write this on Sunday, June 22, day after the US struck Iran’s nuclear sites, one verse jumps of the page to me and that is the last one.
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting!
Amen and Amen.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion as to whether the US made the right decision at the right time to bomb Iran’s nuclear site. But as Christians who believe the Bible to be the true Word of God, we cannot question that God is the God of Israel now and forever.
Does that mean Israel is perfect? No. Does that mean Israel does not make mistakes? No. In fact, my 12-year-old and I were just discussing how many times Israel messes up and turns their back on God in the Old Testament and ultimately the Jewish leaders crucified Jesus. But the Bible, including the book of Revelation, makes it clear He is still their God. He will never leave or forsake them. And we see throughout the Bible that God keeps His promises and covenants.
While I remember my Mom emphasizing growing up “the Gospel in a nutshell” John 3:16, I also remember her emphasizing Hebrews 13:8.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
The Holy Trinity which is three in one does not change. He keeps his covenants and His Word does not change, He is “the God of Israel.”
Please join me in praying for Israel and the United States and for wisdom for the leaders of both. And above all, please pray for peace in the Middle East, the US, and the world and that hearts and minds will turn to God who will be victorious now and forever. Amen.