What’s good for Israel is good for the world

The Philistines recognized God’s blessings on both Abraham and Isaac. Abimelech made treaties with both of them because God was “obviously with them” (Gen 21:22, 26:28). Abimelech could have been resentful and opposed Abraham and Isaac. Indeed, many have chosen that route to their own peril. God said, “I will bless those who bless you and the one who curses you I will curse (Gen 12:3). God is still “obviously” with the Israelites. They were miraculously reborn in 1948. They have won three wars against all odds in 1948, 1967 and 1973. The land has flourished. They are world leaders in agriculture and technology. We would do well to follow the wisdom of Abimelech. Don’t get caught on the wrong side of Israel. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.