There is much unrest in Egypt. The Arab Spring did not usher in the move toward justice and freedom that many had hoped. In Syria, the two year war continues with no end in sight, in spite of all the calls from outside the country for Assad to resign. And Israel, well this is not the worst of times but with uncertainty regarding the future of Syria and Egypt, coupled with ongoing tensions with other Middle Eastern countries, this is certainly not the best of times.
So lets keep our eyes on the future. God does offer all three countries a prophetic word of hope through Isaiah. Imagine them one day being at peace, all enjoying God's rich blessing.
"In that day there will be a highwayfrom Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrians will go to Egypt and the Egyptians to Assyria. The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together. In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing[a]on the earth. TheLord Almighty will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, and Israel my inheritance.” 19:22 - 25
Yes, Israel is God's special people, but this passage reminds us that God has always been concerned for the nations. He wants to bless all nations. And His people are to be the means through which that blessing is to come. We should pray for believers who are in each of these countries, that their light will shine brightly.
So lets keep our eyes on the future. God does offer all three countries a prophetic word of hope through Isaiah. Imagine them one day being at peace, all enjoying God's rich blessing.
"In that day there will be a highwayfrom Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrians will go to Egypt and the Egyptians to Assyria. The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together. In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing[a]on the earth. TheLord Almighty will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, and Israel my inheritance.” 19:22 - 25
Yes, Israel is God's special people, but this passage reminds us that God has always been concerned for the nations. He wants to bless all nations. And His people are to be the means through which that blessing is to come. We should pray for believers who are in each of these countries, that their light will shine brightly.
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