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of being a Christian. It is following the example of Rahab who, after recognizing that the God of Israel was the One True God, was blessed because she protected two Jewish men from death.
It is recognizing that Mordecai was right when he told Esther that if she did not act on behalf of her own people, deliv- erance would come for God’s people from some other source (Esther 4:14). Why? Because God is that committed to His people.
Today, Christians can bless Israel by believing the truth about the Jewish people spelled out so clearly in the Bible: the Jewish people are still chosen, still loved, and still precious in God’s sight. Because they are important to God, Christians should refuse to remain silent when other countries and indi- viduals attempt to demonize and delegitimize Israel and her people.
We are mandated to stand with Israel in steadfastness, seek- ing her security and supporting her because God’s commitment to the people of Israel is like His commitment to the sun, moon, and stars. It is based on His unconditional, irrevocable covenant.
Even in the darkest night, the moon and stars will give forth their light. And even in Israel’s darkest hour, God is still holding onto His people. May Christians be as fiercely dedicated to maintaining a bond with Israel as is our covenant-keeping God!
I rest my case.
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