September 17
There has been a lot of dispute about the land that comprises the nation of Israel and the debate has exacerbated recently regarding the borders it should have. The American president, in the year of 2011, stated that the borders should revert to those of 1967. The leader of the Israelis has said that border is indefensible.
The Palestinians, who claim the land occupied by Israel, have said, along with much of the Moslem world, that Israel does not have a right to exist as a nation and that all the land currently occupied by the Jews should be occupied by Moslems. Some espousers of Islam, notably the leader of Iran, have said the Jews should be totally eradicated.
The political football—what to do with the Jews—is not new to being kicked around. Much of World War II swirled around the Nazi treatment of the Jewish people in Europe. During the brief period the Third Reich was in power under Adolph Hitler, over six million Jews and many Christians were exterminated.
How can we know God’s position in the matter of the land occupied by Israel? Exodus 15:13 says, “In Your unfailing love You have led the people You have redeemed. In Your strength You have guided them to Your holy dwelling.” If the Lord has guided His ancient people back to the land of Israel, perhaps that is just where He wants them to dwell.
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