JOEL ROSENBERG ON "IS PRESIDENT OBAMA PREPARING TO "DIVORCE" ISRAEL?".

IS PRESIDENT OBAMA PREPARING TO "DIVORCE" ISRAEL? Mounting evidence suggests the answer may be yes. What are the implications? What does prophecy say? By Joel C. Rosenberg (@joelcrosenberg on Twitter) (Central Israel, March 27, 2015) -- Is a divorce coming between the President of the United States and the State of Israel? Once, it would have been almost preposterous even to ask such a question. Today, however, it feels like it’s a matter of “when,” not “if” Mr. Obama will formally abandon American support for the Jewish State. And the situation is rapidly going from bad to worse. As I traveled through the U.S. in January and February on The Third Target book tour speaking to Christian audiences and meeting with Evangelical leaders, I found many who are becoming deeply concerned that an historic and disastrous break is coming. Speaking at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention recently, I raised this question: “What if America is not simply entering a season of strained relations with Israel, but we are heading towards total American abandonment of the Jewish State?” Consider just a handful of headlines published since I gave that speech: * "U.S. could abandon Israel at the U.N." (CNN) * "Washington threatens to abandon Israel at UN" (The Times of London) * "TV report: Obama left PM ‘with impression US will abandon Israel at UN" (Times of Israel) * "The U.S.-Israel relationship is at 'the lowest point in the alliance that diplomatic sages can recall.'” (New York Times) For an American President, or Congress, or the American people to turn against Israel and the Jewish people would be more than bad policy or unfortunate politics. According to Bible prophecy, such moves would pose an existential threat to the future of the United States. * In Genesis 12:1-3, the Lord God vows that He will bless those who bless Israel and the Jewish people, and curse those who curse them. * In Joel 3:2, the Lord God warns that He will bring into judgment “all the nations” who “divide My land,” the Land of Israel. * In Ezekiel 38-39, the Lord God warns that a group of nations led by Russia (Magog) and Iran (Persia) will form an alliance and attack Israel in the “last days,” and that no nation will come to Israel’s defense -- indeed, Israel will be abandoned by all of its friends and allies when this terrible moment occurs. * What’s more, in Revelation 16, the Lord God warns that all nations will not simply abandon Israel but will eventually actively turn violent towards Israel and attack Israel and the Jewish people in the End of Days (the Battle of Har Meggido, the Mountain of Meggido, also known as the Battle of Armageddon). As noted at the NRB Convention, “the Bible teaches us that all nations will turn against Israel in the last days -- and all nations will face judgment for it -- but woe into us if it happens on our watch.” Have we come to that fateful moment? Not quite yet, but we are getting dangerously close. This is the most dangerous moment in the 67-year history of the U.S.-Israel relationship. What do the next two years hold? I cannot say for sure. I’m praying for the President and his top advisors to back off, turn from this dangerous path and find common ground with Israel, despite policy and personality differences. But this much I know: on top of all America’s national challenges and sins, including 58 million abortions, we dare not also abandon or turn against Israel and the Jewish people. If we do, we will seal our fate and face the judgment of God. [These are excerpts. To read the full column, please go to the blog.] -------------------- DO YOU WANT TO STAND WITH ISRAEL AT THIS CRITICAL MOMENT? COME ON A TOUR OF THE HOLY LAND WITH ME & THE JOSHUA FUND IN OCTOBER With U.S.-Israel relations fraying, and so much at stake, I invite you to join us for The Joshua Fund’s next “Prayer & Vision Tour Of The Holy Land.” Come and pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and healing between American and Israeli leaders. Come pray for Israel's important and valued neighbors, as well. The Israel portion of the tour will be October 14-25, 2015. And for the first time ever, we will lead an optional additional tour to the Biblical sites of the Kingdom of Jordan for those who want to extend their time and learn more. This will be from October 25-29, 2015. If you have never been to the Holy Land, it is hard to describe what a profound spiritual effect such a journey can have on you and your family. You may have heard others say God’s Word seemed to “come alive” in a new way when they walked where Jesus walked, from the shores of Galilee to the Mount of Olives and into the streets of Jerusalem. Well, it’s true, and I believe our 2015 Israel trip will allow you to experience this for yourself and intensify your desire to walk more closely with Jesus Christ.