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A Weblog Dedicated to the Discussion of the Christian Faith and 21st Century Life ___ I do not seek to understand that I may believe, but I believe in order to understand. For this also I believe, –that unless I believed, I should not understand.-- St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109)
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels'" (Psalm 122:6-7).
I think it is good for us to bring some carryover of that verse to present day Israel and Jerusalem. Maybe more than I realize.
I struggle with Israel because I see present "Israel" as all Jews and Gentiles who place their faith in Jesus as Messiah. I see ethnic Israel as ethnic Israel, not the Israel of God (Galatians). But I don't believe God is finished with them. But neither is he finished with any of the peoples of the earth. They someday will all be "the people of God".
I say this only to say where I stand. But it does stir me to honestly pray for the peace of present day Jerusalem, from this verse. And to think anew on this. Something I wouldn't have done, otherwise. Thanks, Allan.
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I think it is good for us to bring some carryover of that verse to present day Israel and Jerusalem. Maybe more than I realize.
I struggle with Israel because I see present "Israel" as all Jews and Gentiles who place their faith in Jesus as Messiah. I see ethnic Israel as ethnic Israel, not the Israel of God (Galatians). But I don't believe God is finished with them. But neither is he finished with any of the peoples of the earth. They someday will all be "the people of God".
I say this only to say where I stand. But it does stir me to honestly pray for the peace of present day Jerusalem, from this verse. And to think anew on this. Something I wouldn't have done, otherwise. Thanks, Allan.
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