Israeli General Consul
Yesterday, Monday, November 23, 2009, Linda and I had the opportunity to gather with about 25 others in the home of Ann Platz to meet and hear Barukh Binah, Consul General of Israel. The privilege alone is worth bragging about, but I will resist the temptation. General Consul Binah spoke for about 45 minutes and then apologized for taking so much time, even though we would have gladly listened. I found him to be a most gracious man who is deeply concerned about his country but also completely confident in his country.
Binah talked about Israel’s desire for its close friendship with the United States to continue, but emphasized that Israel is not dependant on any other country. They can and will defend themselves if necessary. Binah spoke carefully about Iran. Clearly no one in the free world wants Iran to have nuclear weapons, especially Israel. Binah said that the problem in the Middle East was not Jew verses Muslim, or Israeli verses Arab, but extremist verses moderate. Israel is willing to join together with Arab nations for peace and to stop Iran from gaining control over the Middle East as a whole. Can you imagine a Middle East controlled by Iran?
Here’s what you can do. Support Israel.
· Binah suggested investing in Israeli companies operating in the US. If you don’t invest then you can support them by trading with them.
· Vote for US politicians who have a heart for Israel. It has been the policy of the US since Israel became a sovereign state to support them. We have been close allies since day one. Vote for those politicians who will uphold this policy.
· Visit Israel. One visit to Israel and you will be “sold.” The Land and the people will assure that another holocaust would be the world’s greatest injustice. There are still seats available on the RFM Israel Tour, January 26 – February 7, 2010.
· Pray for Israel, its leaders, and its people. They are still God’s people. Remember that prayer puts the battle in the heavenly realm and not the physical (see Ephesians 6:12).