The Heart of God for Israel预览

THE GIFTS AND THE CALLING OF GOD ARE IRREVOCABLE

All Israel will be saved! What a massive statement! The salvation of the whole nation of Israel is part of God’s covenant with them. God ensures that all will be saved, not only a remnant. This is a special promise to Israel that is part of God’s covenant; not all nations will be entirely saved.

God has not given up on His firstborn people. He is forever faithful to His covenant with them. He knows that the outcome will be glorious. God has prepared a most emotional reconciliation between Israel and His Son, Jesus, and following it, an extraordinary salvation! They will see the one they pierced (Zechariah 12:10).

The apostle Paul states that they are—temporarily—enemies of the gospel, but concerning the election they are beloved. Their opposition does not cancel God’s sovereign choice. Israel remains the beloved chosen people for the sake of their fathers. The gifts and calling of God for Israel are irrevocable because His covenants remain forever. The unfaithfulness and unbelief of Israel do not cancel her gifts and calling. This promise pertains initially and primarily to Israel, and not firstly to a minister in crisis.

The certainty of Israel’s salvation at the end of the story should not lure the Church into the snare of inaction. It is essential to reach out to the Jewish people and share the gospel with them, even if it is not welcomed at first. It is important to pray for supernatural revelation of Jesus, visions, and angelic visitations. It is reported that, as in the Muslim world, many Jews are drawn to their Messiah through dreams and other supernatural activities. (Note: In this passage, apostle Paul is referring to Isaiah 59:20–21 and Jeremiah 31:31–34.)

PRAYER

Our Father,

We bless Your holy name. We praise You for guaranteeing the salvation of all Israel at the end of the story. We worship You for Your faithfulness to Your covenants. We celebrate You for preparing the reconciliation of Israel with Your Son, Jesus. We love You for not giving up on Israel despite her unfaithfulness and unbelief. It gives us hope for our own lives and the boldness to pray for the Jewish people.

We pray for the salvation of all Israel. Standing on Your promise, we agree with You and ask that You save all of Israel. We pray that the current generation will see what Jesus has done for her, accept the forgiveness of her sins, and be saved. We pray for God to send laborers into this harvest field. We pray for You to strengthen and anoint the messianic remnant in Israel who face much pressure for sharing the good news with their Israeli compatriots.

We pray that the Body of Christ will understand the gifts and calling of God for Israel. We pray that the worldwide Church will acknowledge that these are irrevocable and draw the right conclusions concerning her relationship with Israel.

In the name of Jesus. Amen.