Have you ever wondered why the Bible refers to Jerusalem as "The City of God?" Or questioned why its so important for Christians to support Israel? Let me try to shed a little light on God's special jewel that sits like a diamond in the middle east.
"His foundation is in the holy mountains. The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob." (Psalm 87:1-2)
We recognize the entire earth belongs to God yet His redemptive work had to take place somewhere and He chose Jerusalem as the epicenter of all things holy.
From the calling of Abraham to the shepherd boy David, who became Israel's greatest earthly king and made Jerusalem the kingdom's capital, we begin to see God's redemptive work taking shape. There the tabernacle of God found its permanence in the temple David designed and his son Solomon built. The institutions of sacrifice, worship, and priestly service were established for centuries.
Jesus Christ recognized and honored the city and after His crucifixion and resurrection sent the apostles out with the gospel message. In this city beloved by God our heavenly Father will establish the physical geographic center of His ultimate kingdom upon the earth. For all these reasons and more God has a special love for Jerusalem.
Genesis 12:3 tells us "God will bless those who bless thee and curse him that curses thee..." History has proven time and again that the nations that have made it a point to align themselves as allies with Israel have had the blessing of Almighty God shine upon them. On the other hand the nations that have turned a blind eye, deaf ear, and cold heart toward our Jewish brothers and sister and their homeland have experienced the curse of God.
When we consider wealth, the spiritual principle of prosperity is tied to blessing Israel and the city of Jerusalem. "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee." (Psalm 122:6)
The bottom line is we should support Israel because all other nations were created by an act of man, but Israel was created by an act of God!
CREDITS: Enduring Word Commentary
Seven Biblical Reasons Christians Should Support Israel by Pastor John Hagee
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