Shalom and Blessings
This past week was jam packed here in Israel. We started off with two sad holidays; Holocaust Remembrance Day and then Memorial Day. Memorial day was especially touching for Ellen and I as we watched pictures on television of the brave soldiers who gave their lives so that we can be living in security today in Israel. Sirens sounded at the beginning of both these holidays, but because of COVID-19 there were no public gatherings. Instead everyone in our neighborhood and we assume around the country, stood for a minute of silence and reflection on our balconies. The sadness, however turned to joy as the sirens sounded again the evening of the 28th ringing in the Independence Day celebrations. Once again this day found us on our balcony as our city celebrated by having trucks with lights and music drive through every street in town. It is amazing how good God is when you think of what He has helped us accomplish in just 72 years.
Things have started to open-up here. All stores with access to a street are now open and schools will start incrementally opening as of Sunday, May 3rd. Sadly for restaurateurs they must still remain closed. Public open markets (shuks) like Muhane in Jerusalem have not yet been allowed to open. The situation has become so desperate for the vendors because they depend on their stalls for their livelihood, that one vendor took his life. Many people here are hurting financially, as we are sure they are all over the world. We continually pray for God's mercy even as we are seeing is judgment being poured out. As bad as things are, God never judges us to the extent we deserve.
Ellen and I are doing well, staying close to home except for necessities and even then we take every precaution when going out and after arriving home. You are in our prayers. We love you and are blessed that we can share God's word with you in safety from afar. Stay safe and sanitized.
Hi Ellen here…We want to tell you all how much we appreciate you. It is such a blessing to know that we have family all over the world…and that's you!!! We know that this time feels frustrating so let me share some things on my heart. Waiting reveals what you worship…waiting is never wasted…waiting helps us focus on God's faithfulness…hoping in God is never wasted because the ONE who conquered death is in control…God is always at work…even in our waiting!
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Yours in Messiah Yeshua, our Lord, our God, our soon coming King.
Rabbi Jack & Ellen
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