“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
As I am writing this, Israel should finally have a new government – putting an end to 16 months of political turmoil wrought by three inconclusive elections.
You can read more about this significant event in the news articles below, but let’s just say for we who care so deeply about Israel and her people, this is an answer to many prayers.
It is cause for thanksgiving – and I believe the COVID-19 pandemic played a key role. Without the challenges and tragedies brought by the virus, would Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz have become allies to form this new emergency government? Only God knows, but it doesn’t seem likely.
So again we see how God can bring good from the difficulties we face. Again, we have reason to give Him thanks.
Let’s continue to lift up Israel and the Jewish people in prayer, trusting and believing that our God is working in the hearts and minds of many, that He is drawing people to Himself. And let’s rejoice together that our God knows the plans He has for us!
Last week Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was officially granted a two-week mandate by President Reuven Rivlin to form his fifth straight government. This would keep him in power until November 13, 2021.
“I hope Israel will soon have a government that will deal successfully with the complex challenges that stand before us,” Rivlin said, referencing the dual crises of the political stalemate and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The law that passed would enable Netanyahu to continue as prime minister for a year and a half and then Blue and White Leader Benny Gantz would take over the position. Both will have veto power over legislation.
