We have heard
this phrase many times, in churches or on television. Have we ever stopped a
moment to ask ourselves what it means?
Is it a political
phrase or a Biblical one? Do we actually know what it means?
For many years, millions of Christians have supported Israel with love and
spiritual devotion, with unfailing faith and eternal love in Jesus.
Christians' goodwill towards and love for Israel grows from belief in the
scriptures of the New Testament which teaches about God's Covenant with the
people of Israel and the uniqueness of this people at being God's Chosen People.
The Bible teaches us about God's promise to Abraham "I will bless those who
bless you, and curse those who curse you." (Gen 12:3).God promised that
whoever blessed His people would in turn be blessed.
In addition, in the New Testament we read that Yeshua wanted to bring change in
the way Jews thought of God and the manner they worshipped Him. He wanted to
create a new covenant for the Jews and the whole world.
In the Old Testament as well as in the New Testament we learn the meaning of
supporting Israel both materialistically and spiritually.
Today, the people of Israel welcome with love the economic support they receive
from Christians in Israel.
Unfortunately, the people of Israel do not accept the spiritual support offered
by Christians. Is this an honest relationship? Is this to be called a
relationship at all?
The relationship between Christians and Jews cannot be one-sided. Support must
be given by both sides. Christians support Israel and Jews must support and
welcome Christians as well.
Christians wish to bring the Gospel to the Jewish nation. Christians wish to
embrace the Chosen People and show their love, and such an opportunity must be
offered. Christians wish to bring the Gospel to Israel as an integral part of
their faith in the Coming of the Messiah at the Gates of Jerusalem and of their
support for Israel.
We, of the Jewish nation, must accept the spiritual support Christians give to
Israel, just as we welcome their economic support. If our own faith is real,
then we have nothing to fear from Christian spirituality; on the contrary, our
own faith in God can only be strengthened through this union.
Allowing Christians and Jews to unite is important. Brotherhood and true love
between Christians and Jews is important and so is leaning upon true respect for
God and His Messiah and not depend upon material interests or empty political
speeches.
To build a relationship with friends and others based primarily on money and
donations cannot be called a relationship!
A relationship is based on mutual respect, not on deceit or politics. A
relationship is based on the support and help one gives another's work; it means
being there for the other when needed; it is a give and take, to share the
Jewish heritage with Christians and the Christian heritage with the Jewish
people. It involves the creation of unity of ideas concerning God and His
Messiah and the encouragement of religious openness between Christians and Jews.
This is the true meaning of the phrase "a relationship between Christians and
Jews."
This is the work of our Foundation. Our aim is to build a true relationship
between Christians and Jews; a relationship based first on spirituality,
brotherhood and togetherness in prayer to the God of Israel, each one according
to his belief and understanding. We respect and accept Christian spiritual
support of Israel and we acknowledge its importance.
Today, more than ever, Israel needs spiritual support and many prayers, for
without it, the people of Israel will lose its right to this Land; therefore, we
must accept with open arms any help or assistance offered by our Christian
brothers around the world. We must accept the prayers of Christian Bible
Believers; we must accept spiritual and materialistic support as one, without
division. We must help them bring their message to Israel, bless them and love
them in return with great love and real faith that we belong to the same Father
in Heaven. We must all unite and be ready for the Coming of the One Messiah.
Ronny Levy
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