Shalom and Blessings
Israel is slowly coming off lockdown but things are anything from normal. Yesterday a 21 year old IDF solider was killed while on patrol in Hebron. He was hit in the head by what they think was a large stone or brick thrown by a Palestinian. He was an only child and the family is devastated. There has been an all-out effort to catch the person responsible, but as of this writing no one has been arrested.
Our new Unity Government has been formed and the Knesset should have approved it and voted it in by the time you read this update. Both Benny Gantz and Bibi Netanyahu have expressed annexing Judah and Samaria and it is believed that the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to aid and encourage the implementation of Israel's sovereignty over these areas but in time. Needless to say the EU and so many others are in opposition to this happening and threats against Israel are flying around. It is great knowing that God is on our side and His Will always prevails.
Kenya is still under lockdown so there have been no Shabbat meetings at the congregation. Ellen and I, however, continue to minister to them over WhatsApp and over the internet. Since after the High Shabbat of Passover, we have been counting the Omer with them, sending out short audio teaching messages on various sins that plague even Believers. Each day the group has been humbling themselves and praying for God's deliverance and cleansing as we look forward to Shavuot. We have settled on a new name for the congregation "Etz Chaim Kenya" and are in the process of registering it. We are also looking for a new venue to hold our meeting in Nairobi. Please pray for God's favor for both these needs.
I have been having some health challenges. My pulmonologist believes that as result of the radiation treatment I received, my swallowing has been effected and either food and or water are finding their way into my lungs. I am now in the process of locating a swallowing clinic in our area to learn how to eat and drink properly for my condition. Please pray that God would lead us to the perfect place and perfect therapist.
Hi Ellen here…as you read above we are all facing issues on a day to day cycle. We have hope in an everlasting loving God to guide and instruct us in all things…hallelujah! Rabbi and I have been reading a Bible plan for more than 30 years and with each new day comes a fresh revelation and anointing on the God's Word. As I read Psalm 132 I saw something so intimate and so special…I'll share.
In verses 1-5 David says that he swore to the Lord, the mighty one of Jacob that he would not rest until he finds a place for the Lord, a dwelling place…oh how that made me so happy because without walls, stone, cement and steel we have a blessed and spacious dwelling place in our hearts. Do you have a heavy heart? Well don't despair because the Creator of the universe is dwelling there and where He is there is no trouble, no worry, no despair! Open the door of your heart and sweep out self and allow the Lord to fill it with His glory…Shabbat shalom, we love you!
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Yours in Messiah Yeshua, our Lord, our God, our soon coming King.
Rabbi Jack & Ellen
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