Exodus 14:19-20 And the Angel of God, who went before the camp of
Israel, moved and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud went from
before them and stood behind them. So it came between the camp of the
Egyptians and the camp of Israel. Thus it was a cloud and darkness to the
one, and it gave light by night to the other, so that the one did not come
near the other all that night.
As most of you know, this past week the conflict in Israel has
escalated. The IDF has termed Israel’s military operation, “achmod
anan”, which in literal Hebrew, means, “pillar of cloud”. In English
it has been rendered, “pillar of defense”. The term is a direct
reference from the Exodus of Israel from Egypt when they were led out of
slavery and protected by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by
night.[Exodus 13:21]. The pillar both led (directed and guided) and
protected the children of Israel from the Egyptian army…providing both
leadership and protection.
We believe that through the prayers of the saints, and because of
the Lord’s faithfulness to Israel, that the Israeli Defense Force is
being guided and protected and that our nation is under the providential
care of YHVH, our God.
We have often reminded our spiritual community of the constant
reality of the spiritual war in which we are engaged. And as the earthly
conflict here has escalated, we also suspect that many of you are under
attacks of various kinds. Just as God watches over Israel, He continues to
watch over us now, and His angelic host are still protecting every believer
as His Spirit guides us through the barrage we face from our enemies.
Those who stand in faith here in Israel are not afraid. Why should
we fear if God is with us; who can be against us? Stand strong and
have courage knowing the Lord is watching over and protecting you – but
more than that, He wants to lead you to victory over every spiritual battle
you have to face today. (George, Baht Rivka, Elianna & Obadiah)
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