Psalms 126: 1-2 ‘When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.’
‘ DAILY READING – Luke 1:1-25; Ezekiel 33; Isaiah 57
The Beta Israel, meaning House of Israel, are a sect of Ethiopian Jews who practice Judaism. They are thought to be either the lost Israelite tribe of Dan or descendants of King Solomon. Some centuries ago, after close examination, Jewish rabbis accepted them and proclaimed them to be authentic Jews. However living as a minority Jewish tribe in the predominantly Muslim society, they suffered various forms of oppression. As a result, in the 1970’s, the government of Israel decided to take significant steps to bring these Ethiopian Jews back to Israel. In the late 1970’s, Israel began a series of secret operations to airlift them back to Israel. But the government of Ethiopia halted these operations, thereby leaving many Ethiopian Jews stranded. Life became harrowing for these Jews, who were forced to stay back in Ethiopia which at this time was involved in a civil war, with their fate unknown under the hostile Ethiopian government. The situation of these Jews became even more desperate, with threats of genocidal attack on the Jews. However as they continued to pray and look unto God for His help, suddenly a window of opportunity opened up for their rescue. At this time the Ethiopian government desperately needed money to continue fighting the war and so they reached a secret deal with the state of Israel for a huge amount of money to be paid to release these Jews. After Israel paid, they were given just 2 days for evacuation. The rescue operation which was code-named “Operation Solomon” became one of the most remarkable rescue efforts in modern history, 14,325 Ethiopian Jews were airlifted to Israel in less than thirty-six hours. From May 24 to May 25, 1991, non-stop flights of 35 Israeli aircraft, including Israeli Air Force planes, secretly transported them. And for these once stranded Jews it was joy unspeakable. Many of them had known nothing but a village life of poverty and squalor, they didn’t even have electricity or running water. But then suddenly overnight their story changed and their captivity was turned. Not only were they now in the land of their dreams, but they also became instant Israeli citizens as soon as their feet touched the soil.
Often, when it seems there is no way out, God makes a way. When it seemed all hope was lost for these Ethiopian Jews divine help arose for them. Every man needs help. Especially in this age and time, we need God’s help. We need the kind of divine help that defies human solutions. We need help that confounds the enemy and delivers miracles to us.
PS 121: says “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep’.
Sometimes we may not know how strong our God is until we are faced with strong battles. In Judges 15:14-17, The anointing became strongest on Samson when the Philistines shouted the loudest on him. According to Ps.66:1, God arises to scatter His enemies, when they have gathered.
This is why we do not look at situations, rather we look unto our God. In II Chronic;es 20:1-24. King Jehoshaphat was faced with an impossible situation. But he declared to God that their eyes were upon Him, God arose and performed a miraculous rescue operation. It is the help of God that wins the battle of life: There is nothing too hard for God. Just like He did for the Ethiopian Jews, He can suddenly turn the captivity of anyone who hopes on Him.
Psalms 126: 1-2 ‘When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.’
In this season God will suddenly be turning the captivity of many. Because of the price paid in the place of prayer, there will be a sudden explosion of miracles, signs and wonders. In Acts chapter 2, after the disciples had paid the price of prayer in the upper room, there was a sudden move of The Spirit and out break of miracles. In this season we shall be seeing the amazing help of God in supernatural occurrences. Through the help of God long standing walls of Jericho will cheaply come crumbling down and supernatural exploits will become the order of the day. In 2 Chronicles 26:15, the king did exploits because he was marvelously helped by God until he was strong.
We are in the ninth month, which is a month of birthing. It is a time of manifestation of glory and a season of reaping. And a principal tool for reaping our harvest is praise. Therefore let us turn on the switch of praise. God is fearful in praises and as we keep the fire burning on our altar of prayer and praise, we will be seeing the supernatural help of God through inexplicable miracles, signs and wonders.
PRAYER: Lord, Indeed without You I can do nothing, but through You I can do all things. Thank You Lord for being my ever present help at every time of need in Jesus Name.
QUOTE
The battle you are faced with today is a good warfare because God has already foreordained victorious end for you – WORDBITE 222.