Hi All,
'Pray for the Shalom of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee '(Psalm chapter 122)
Jerusalem- the eternal & undivided capital of Israel, the historic and current homeland of the Jewish people - is unfortunately the centre of more unrest. This time it is to do with the recent murder of two Israeli policemen by terrorists on what is called the Temple Mount - the place of the Holy Temple of Jerusalem, Beit HaMikdash, or what's left of it stands, the dwelling place of God on earth. When the Muslims conquered Jerusalem they built a mosque on the Temple mount and continue to use it today.
In response the Israeli authorities have installed metal detectors as a security measure, in line with most other world important places (including Mecca). But because this is Israel (i.e. Jews) doing this the Arabs have kicked up a fuss and rioted etc. Then , during Shabbat , a Palestinian terrorist entered the home of a Jewish family and stabbed to death three people and wounded another before being shot. The family were not only celebrating Shabbat, but the birth of a grandson. As we celebrate new life, others were taking it! More murder and terrorism . God help us!
May God heal the wounded survivors of the attack, may He comfort the family, and may He avenge the dead. And may we never hear of such things again. Amen
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