11) Israel
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37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. Matthew 23
Jesus frets over the state of Jerusalem.
Israel holds a special place in Britain. I was struck by this today as Rabbi Mervin spoke on 'Thought for the Day'. He spoke eloquently about the predicament of Israel. But I thought the opposite narrative would not be tolerated for Palestine. Even in our secular country, Israel holds a special place.
Across this country, church's have in their windows depictions of the Holy Land. This small country on the far east side of the Mediterranean still holds a position other similar sized countries, such as Lebanon or Cyprus do not. The Christmas story is told in a time of upheaval. Israel remains on the edge. A land that appears always to be stressed. Never settled and peaceful. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
PRAYER: We pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and all those who strive for peace in our time.
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