Huckabee and Netanyahu Protect American Christians in Israel
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Did you know that rogue bureaucrats in Israel tried to sabotage the relationship between God’s chosen nation and believers in America? If you didn’t, it’s likely because Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Prime Minister Netanyahu resolved the situation effectively and efficiently.
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In an article published Monday to All Israel News, Joel Rosenberg, Israeli author and former First Friday guest, explains:
I’m writing my column today in praise of U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Why?
Because they worked together effectively to resolve serious tensions that were building between Israel’s Ministry of the Interior (MOI) and American Evangelical Christians.
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Once Huckabee alerted him to the problem, Netanyahu made sure it was fixed immediately.
Amen.
So what exactly happened? According to Rosenberg, Israel’s Ministry of the Interior had been “systematically denying clergy visas for American Evangelical Christians who work for ministries and church congregations in Israel.” When the MOI wasn’t denying visas outright, it was reportedly slow-walking renewal applications.
Why was this happening? We can’t know for sure, but Rosenberg chalks it up to rogue officials purposely seeking to harm or inconvenience evangelicals:
Over time, however, it became clear that these were not “normal” delays.
Certain officials inside the MOI were purposefully rejecting or slow-walking visas for Evangelicals.
In doing so, they were violating the status quo.
Israel’s government has a long-standing policy of protecting freedom of religion for Christians – and all minority faiths – and of allowing Evangelical Christian pastors and ministry leaders to live, work, and serve in Israel, the land of Jesus, the apostles, and the Bible.
Rosenberg recounts how Ambassador Huckabee tried to resolve this situation behind closed doors and without involving Prime Minister Netanyahu. When the MOI failed to handle the situation promptly, however, the Ambassador reportedly sent a strongly-worded letter to the Interior Minister, cc’ing the Prime Minister in the process.
As soon as Prime Minister Netanyahu was made aware of the situation, he and the Minister of the Interior addressed the issue quickly. Ambassador Huckabee announced on Monday that the situation had been resolved.
This is a tremendous answer to our prayers! Not only has Israel ended an unfair practice harming Christians, but this situation has also shown us that both nations have leaders in high places that want to protect the relationship between America, especially American believers, and Israel. Praise God!
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(Excerpt from All Israel News. Photo Credit: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem – https://www.flickr.com/photos/46886434@N04/54473366919/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=164583080)
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PSALM 112: 9 He has dispersed abroad,
He has given to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His [STRENGTH]horn will be exalted with honor.
10 The wicked will see it and be grieved;
He will gnash his teeth and melt away;
The desire of the wicked shall perish.
Praise God!
Thank You, Lord, for resolving this issue quickly through the intervention of both Huckabee and Netanyahu. Thank You, that this kind of behavior toward the Christian community is not the norm in Israel. In fact, although there are those who still resist Christian influence, many more are becoming less and less resistant and are embracing and thankful for our support for their nation. Help us to love them well, and comfort them effectively – for that is our calling as the ekklesia. Use our brothers and sisters in Israel, both Messianic Jews and gentile believers – the one new man – to be salt and light in the Land, as You fulfill the redemptive purposes You gave to Your people, Israel.