“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” Proverbs 9:10
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced this week that Britain will recognise a Palestinian state if Israel fails to meet certain conditions by September. This ultimatum is unacceptable; it rewards Hamas terrorism, and undermines Israel’s sovereignty over the Land.
Our prayer request this week is two-fold:
– Pray that the UK government will do a ‘U-turn’ before September 9th and change its mind about recognising a Palestinian state.
– Pray for the remaining hostages. It seems that the murmur between western nations declaring their intentions to recognise a Palestinian state has disincentivised Hamas in current negotiations. The UK’s decision to threaten Israel with recognising Palestinian statehood has only served Hamas’s ambitions.
The Bible says in Genesis 12:3, “I will bless those who bless you.” This is not a secret formula to fetch blessings. It is a revelation of God’s heart for His people and for the nations. God Himself desires to bless Israel, and He wants nations to understand how important Israel is to Him.
The command to bless Israel is essential for any nation that seeks to be blessed, because it is an act of unapologetic obedience to the Word of God.
To go against Israel is to “poke the apple of God’s eye.” That cannot happen without God responding.
Today, Britain stands at a crossroads. This historic moment for Britain will determine whether it chooses blessing or cursing. Foreign policy is never easy, and many believe the Israel-Gaza situation is the most complex issue in global politics. It’s no wonder the Bible describes Jerusalem as a “heavy stone.”
But the Bible gives clear direction. Standing with Israel could be the most straightforward foreign policy decision Britain could make.
Read more in CUFI UK’s article: Why the Bible must shape Britain’s foreign policy on Israel
