Last night (May 21 2025), in Washington, DC, a young Israeli couple, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, staff at the Israeli Embassy were killed in a deliberate attack. The shooter was arrested, shouting "Free Palestine". His life reveals he is a radical supporter of Hamas, and that the murder was calculated. This is just the latest in a rising tidal wave of antisemitic violence, growing around the world.
The world is choosing to believe the lies and propaganda coming from Gaza and now wants to unite in not supporting Israel. Seriously! Who started the war in the first place? Who is murdering babies, butchering and raping women? And videotaping it? Who cries starvation, when its leaders are well fed and the population has actually increased? How is that genocide? Where is the fact-checking?
There is a growing blanket of evil spreading across the globe and discerning Christians know this is a spiritual battleground, and that so much of the world is blinded and easily deceived. Which often leads to our family and friends tuning us out. But we must continue. I pray for those bold of voice, for their protection, for their voices to counteract the untruths.
I am still far too human, and at times I fear, even though I know I shouldn't. That's when I need to turn to God , sometimes hourly, lest it overwhelm me. When there are worldwide situations I have zero control over, but which grieve me, I have to trust Him. He certainly is not blind to any of this, and He promises Israel will always exist. His promises are true.
I pray that should the time come, He gives me the words, the courage, and the willingness to die for His sake. In and of myself I know I have no strength. I can well relate to Peter, denying Christ three times, for that is my fear. STOP! Father, help me not to worry over things which may never even happen, but to trust you that if they do, you are with me and will never forsake me.
On the other side of the coin, so to speak, are countless stories of teenagers and young people answering altar calls and being baptised. It gladdens my heart and I pray for these new infants in Christ. They are vulnerable and need to be discipled. Not left alone to move forward after the emotion of accepting Christ.
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I was heartened to see a post from a woman who has opened her home to weekly Bible study for a group of young people, more than 20, and they keep coming back! That speaks of grounding and may God bring about more of this so that these new creations in Christ have mentors and wise and discerning Christians to help them on their journey.
So, while this post started with the subject of fear, I want to end it with hope. Here are a few reminders.
For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Tim 1:7 NKJV)
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10 NKJV)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling. (Psalm 46:1-3 NKJV)
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27 NKJV)
In Yeshua's Name
Liz
I stand with Israel and pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
