Friday, October 1, 2010

Israel and the persecution of Christians; By Jerrie Cottrell

My dream has been to go to Israel to live and do Gods work
And share the word of Christ, for some reason I was under the
impression it would be safe to do so over there. My desire to
do so is now greater than before.

I was speaking with a lady over the phone the other day who
attended a Christian School there. She also lived there for some time
afterwards while we were talking I learned that missionaries are
not welcome in Israel I asked why is that and she proceeded to share
with me that Christians are highly persecuted over there,as well
as Messianic Jews if not more so. I couldn't believe what I was 
hearing.

I have always wondered why God has given me such a heavy heart
for his people and why I have always wanted to go there, not just to
visit or walk where Jesus walked but to serve over there. Now I
understand a little more of what he is preparing me for.

I know Jewish people don't like Christians much but I thought
it had to do with the history of the most recent events. I didn't
realize that they were still living out the old testament.

I want to thank Jesus for opening my eyes so I have a clearer
picture of what to pray for. Not just for the peace of Jerusalem,
also for their acceptance of God's Son  JESUS CHRIST.






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