JUL 22

Isaiah 9:6-7
Memorise Isaiah 11:11-15
“The zeal of the LORD of hosts shall perform this”

WILL ISRAEL BE RESTORED?

One reason why Israel must be reinstated is God’s unchangeable promise to Abraham. The promise given to him and his descendants is forever vested in them. Another reason why Israel must be restored to her former glory is that the promise God gave to David of a throne that will remain forever must be fulfilled. And that throne to be set up again is by none other than Christ, the Messiah, David’s Greater Son, “and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called … The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever” (Isaiah 9:6-7). In the light of these promises, no wonder we see Israel gathered back together to her land as a nation.

Israel has become a great nation again. Satan does not like to see Israel restored to her previous greatness as in the days of David and Solomon. Satan has therefore instigated the Arabs to fight Israel. Five wars were fought: In 1948 the Arabs tried to prevent Israel from becoming a nation but they failed. In 1956 there broke out the Second War. Again the Arabs were defeated. In 1967 Egypt, Syria and Jordan were gravely wounded in the Six Day War. The fourth one, fought in 1973 known as the Yom Kippur War or War of the Day of Atonement, again saw Israel victorious. All these victories against her neighbours are foretold by in Isaiah 11:11-15 which describes in startling detail Israel’s re-gathering and the victory that she shall have over the surrounding nations.

All these are just a foretaste of the future glories that God will work through His people and His nation. God’s plan for Israel is far from complete, and He will certainly fulfill every of His promises down to the very jot and tittle.

Thought: Israel now back in the Promised Land will never be uprooted again.
Prayer: Lord, may Thy plans for Israel be fulfilled to the glory of Thy Name.