Well, here we go again. Another war, same players. It seems that the small state of Israel once again has had to defend itself against her hostile neighbors.

On May 14th, 1948, Israel declared statehood and was immediately attacked by her five Arab neighbors. Then came the war of 1967, referred to as the Six-Day-War, in which Israel once again emerged victorious against overwhelming odds. During this war, Israel captured Jerusalem and reached the Western Wall, which she has protected ever since. Even when Israel was caught off guard, and paid a heavy price in the war of 1973, she emerged as the victor.

This last time, the IDF (Israel’s Defense Force) fought a war on two fronts which caused many deaths on both sides.

A rally was held here in Atlanta to show support for this small country and ally of the United States. How wonderful it was to see Jews and Christians praying together for Israel as she once again fought against terrorists that want to “wipe her off the face of the earth.”
An invisible war is also going on at this time. And, praise God, Israel has an awesome defender, who is mentioned in the book of Daniel (Dan. 10:13,21). That guardian is the angel Michael, referred to as the Prince of Israel. In Daniel 12:1, Daniel is informed that Michael will stand for Israel during the tribulation to come.

For the Lord of Host (Adonai ze vaot) will not let the apple of his eye be destroyed. He will see to it that Israel survives.

It is important however that we continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for all of Israel.

“I will bless those that bless you and will curse those that curse you”

We have included the official prayer for the state of Israel on the back page. This battle is not only for Israel, it involves all of mankind. We encourage you to pray it often. Can we do less?