Special Message: Genesis 12:3 and the Moral Imperative to Speak Out

In our reading of the Torah portion, Lech Lecha this week, we read these words from Genesis 12:1-3:

Now the LORD had said to Abram:
“Get out of your country,
From your family
And from your father’s house,
To a land that I will show you.

I will make you a great nation;
I will bless you
And make your name great;
And you shall be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you,
And I will curse him who curses you;
And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

It is easy to say those words, “I stand with Israel, and I will bless Israel.” But do we really mean them?  I believe we are at a crossroads. The God of Israel is putting each and every one of us to a test: Will we put these words into action?  Will we take action to stand with and support Israel during this war with Hamas? 

I want to share an article with you written by Shira Schechter of Israel365. It is extremely well written and I believe, truly conveys the heart of God to us in this hour. As we read Genesis 12:1-3, may this article inspire us to take action steps to bless Israel in practical tangible ways.

In the description box below I have listed two different places where you can donate: Operation Ittai, is a Christian ministry based in the land of Israel. They will be air lifting much needed security items and supplies to Israel, and Israel365 Emergency War fund.

And now, here is the article, written by Shira Schechter…