| When that
book was first published in 1937 it was
an overnight success, eventually selling 15
million copies. In it author Dale Carnegie
describes how to achieve success through "the
ability to express ideas, to assume leadership,
and to arouse enthusiasm among people."
President Obama may have used those tactics to
attain the Presidency of the United States, but
he certainly hasn't continued to utilize that
strategy in diplomatic relations. A recent Washington
Post article states that allies everywhere are
feeling snubbed by President Obama. Everyone from
the British and French to the Poles and Czechs in
Eastern and Central Europe are wondering about
their relationship with the President. Even
relations with Japan and India are rocky. But one
nation's relationship with America has me
concerned more than any other: Israel.
A little over a
week ago Vice President Joe Biden flatly
condemned a years-old city construction
project in Israel's capital of Jerusalem saying
it is "undermining the trust"
needed to jump-start final status talks with the
Palestinian Authority. “I condemn the
decision by the government of Israel to advance
planning for new housing units in East
Jerusalem,” Biden said. The words
hardly having the time to ooze from the Vice
President's mouth till Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton chimes
in
that Israel's decision to continue building "was
an insult to the United States." In a
45-minute telephone call to Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Clinton demanded
that he take more steps to show his nation's
commitment to peace. And if that weren't the
icing on the cake, President Obama condemned
the humiliation caused to Joe Biden with Israel's
announcement of 1,600 new housing units in East
Jerusalem during what was supposed to be the vice
president's friendly visit to Israel, and warned
that the Prime Minister take "specific
actions" to show he is "committed"
to the U.S.-Israel relationship and to the peace
process itself. The rift between the nations was
bad enough to cause Prime Minister Netanyahu to
convene his top ministers to discuss the
situation.
This entire issue
is due to the United States believing they can
negotiate a peace treaty between Israel and the
so-called 'Palestinians' (Arabs) by
dividing the city of Jerusalem into a capitol for
two countries. There's one major problem: It's
not what the Lord wants, and He's going to deal
harshly with those who attempt such a thing:
"I
will also gather all nations, and will bring them
down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will
plead with them there for my people and for my
heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among
the nations, and parted my land." (Joel 3:2)
I continue to
shake my head in disbelief at the arrogance of
this Administration. To have the audacity to
believe they can impart restrictions on where a
sovereign nation can undertake new construction
is below the realms of peaceful international
relations. But to meddle in the affairs of Israel
is to set foot within the boundaries of a land
that God calls His own. He warned everyone that
in the Last Days He would make Jerusalem the
centerpiece of contention for the world:
"And
in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome
stone for all people: all that burden themselves
with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the
people of the earth be gathered together against
it." (Zechariah 12:3)
Prophetic events
in the world are escalating at an astounding pace
which tells us the appearance of the Lord Jesus
to receive us in the Rapture is near. Make sure
you have a saving relationship with Him, but if
you don't or your not sure, please visit our page
The Truth to find out how Jesus can
be your Savior.
It's not going to
be pretty when He draws His hand of protection
from America, but it's going to happen, and it's
going to be soon.
"And
when these things begin to come to pass, then
look up, and lift up your heads; for your
redemption draweth nigh." (Luke 21:28)
Keith
03-17-2010
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