(Washington Stand) On Sunday, May 19, roughly 1,000 churches came together to pray for the people and state of Israel. Several congregations across the country heard passionate sermons on why the church needs to stand with Israel and intercede on its behalf. As Family Research Council President Tony Perkins emphasized at Baton Rouge’s Jefferson Baptist Church, any time people are “standing for truth, there is a battle that rages around.” In other words, “[W]e’re engaged in a spiritual battle” now.
But as Israel battles for its very survival against Hamas terrorists, the Jewish people and state of Israel have been facing other giants, namely, the anti-Semitism booming around the globe. The pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses have fanned the flames of Jewish hatred. But Israel has also lost support from bodies such as the United Nations, who continue to promote a two-state solution in the face of the Biden administration’s mixed messages. As the world turns its back on Israel, Perkins reminded the churchgoers that “God has revealed His plans and what He will do for Israel” in Scripture. Which begs the question: “What will believers do?” According to FRC’s president, the first step is rooted in prayer. (Read More)
