Tonight marks the end of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, a feast mandated by God as a joyous time of celebration.
This is the most joyful time of year for Jews. Families gather for meals in booths, sukkahs, which are temporary shelters built outside their homes using natural materials. The roofs are built with branches and with gaps in the roof.
It’s a wonderful visual reminder to the Jews of their time in the wilderness after being freed from Egypt. It is both humbling, seeing as they are in a fragile home and having to rely on God, but also it enables them to gaze up at the stars and see the wonders of God’s creation and how awesome He is.
Israel has so much to be thankful for. God is continuing to provide for and protect His people. They are established in the land God gave them. Against all odds, they are surviving and thriving. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob continues to defend His people just as He promised. Israel lives.
Sukkot should also be an encouragement to Christians. As Watchmen on the walls who love Israel, we have assurance that our labour is not in vain. We are praying for Israel and speaking out for Zion. We may be seemingly more isolated in this world, but God is watching. One day, every nation, even those that hate Israel, will come to Jerusalem to worship the King of Israel.
“And it shall come to pass, that everyone that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.”
(Zechariah 14:16)
What a joy it is to know the end from the beginning. One day all nations will participate in the joy of Sukkot in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is important in God’s plans. Therefore, Jerusalem is important to Christians. We continually pray for the peace of Jerusalem and raise our voices for Zion’s sake.
Blessings,
The CUFI UK Team
