"[Many]people for the first time in their Christian walks are finding that somehow and for some reason they now have a deep love in their heart for the Jewish peopl and the land of Israel. They may have no idea where it came from or why they are feeling this way. Suddenly they have a real desire to learn as much about the rich Hebraic foundation of the Christian faith as they possibly can but they dont understand why they feel this way.
"...Well if that is you, there are two things I want you to know about what has happened to you. First of all, that deep love you have for the Jewish people man did not put into your heart. In fact, man is incapable if putting that love in your heart for His people. It was th Holy Spirit of God who put that love in your heart for them.And secondly, God didn't put that love in your heart just for the sake of putting it there. He has done it for such a time as this." ~And Still They Come by Barry Wagner
Israel is a place that is loved by some and hated by others. It's a place where 3 different religions have their heart. Ever since I was a little girl, hearing the stories told by my beautiful grandma about Israel and the Jews and how they are God's chosen and we must support and pray for them, I've developed a love for this place. This small country that our Savior came from.
I never fully understood why this was. And I still have SO much to learn! But I'm learning that it wasn't my grandma who put this in my heart, but God Himself. I don't fully know why. Could it be part of my calling? Could it be because they are God's chosen that He desires His people (us Gentiles) to be apart of it all? Afterall, those who call Him Savior are grafted in!
"Branches were broken so that I could be grafted in..." Romans 11:19 (read all of chapter 11!!)
Wild olive branches! It's our true identity. Not being Jew or Gentile, but being children of the living God!"For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile--the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on Him, for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 1o:12-13 (Emphasis added)I'm so thankful that I am apart of all this. When I read the Old Testament and the New (which is very Jewish also) I gain new understanding for God's heart & His plan. And I love that.Does anyone else have this heart?
1 comment:
Amein! We serve the awesome God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob - the God of Israel. Have you ever looked into the 12 tribes? Judah was only one of them, and yes, the chosen group... but what about the other 11?
Blessings and Shalom,
Nat
P.s. I love your blog. and Shabbat Shalom!
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