Piggy backing on the promises

Moses offered his brother in law, Hobab the Midianite, a share in the Promised Land (Num 10:29-31). Foreigners among Israel enjoyed the blessings and favor of God (Ex 23:9). Later, we see Ruth the Moabitess (the Gentile bride, symbolic of the Church) join herself to Israel and reap God’s blessings. In the last days ten men from the nations will grab the garment of a Jew and plead to go with him “for the Lord is with them”(Zech 8:23). Gentiles, realize that your salvation comes from Zion (Psa 14:7, Joh 4:22). We would do well to bless, respect and learn from Israel that we too might enjoy God’s favor. (Rom 11:17-24)