How Christian supporters of Israel should view Israel’s coming elections

News From Jerusalem

by Tom Brennan,

One of the most encouraging of recent news stories about Israel has been the well-received address by Prime Minister Netanyahu at the invitation of the United States Congress. The controversial negotiations by the Obama Administration with Iran over that nation’s nuclear energy and weapons program has aroused suspicions of many and alarm in most Middle Eastern nations. The likelihood of a nuclear armed Iran has caused fear and serious discussions in Saudi Arabia, The Gulf States, Jordan, Egypt and obviously Israel. The Administration complained that protocols were ignored by the Speaker of the House and the Prime Minister alike in inviting him just prior to Israel’s elections. There are many holes in this argument based on past performance by the White House as its alleged current active interference to influence the elections in favor of Netanyahu’s opponents is becoming evident. Just what should be the stand taken by non-Israeli supporters of Israel?

As Christian supporters of Israel it is our fundamental belief that no matter what the outcome of Israel’s elections, G-d will protect and safeguard Israel. Our prayers on behalf of Israel must never cease. We must continue night and day to get the message out that Israel, politics aside, is where the Tabernacle was set, the Temple built, the Messiah born and the place to which He will return in the end-times. No matter who is President or Prime Minister that prophecy is a surety. The material world is political, the spiritual world is a Kingdom.

We can be fully confident that the Almighty will not let Israel fall. PM Netanyahu is a student of Scripture and began a Bible study group when he became Prime Minister. We can be sure that no matter what the outcome of Israel’s elections are, Israel will endure and we must stand with the Nation. So while we as non-citizens of the political state of Israel can express an opinion, it is up to the citizens to select their government. This is where Israel stands apart from its neighbors: no dictators, generals, or presidents for life. Israel’s democracy and the liberties that are guaranteed by law to all make Israel a landmark of freedom in a region where freedom is less than free and the rights of all are not always a surety.

Let’s pray for Israel’s continuing unique democracy and the peace of Jerusalem.

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