Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem (4/15/14)[Prayer]

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

The Trees of The Bible

Judges 9

Jotham's Parable

New International Version (NIV)


9 Abimelek son of Jerub-Baal went to his mother’s brothers in Shechem and said to them and to all his mother’s clan, 2 “Ask all the citizens of Shechem, ‘Which is better for you: to have all seventy of Jerub-Baal’s sons rule over you, or just one man?’ Remember, I am your flesh and blood.”

3 When the brothers repeated all this to the citizens of Shechem, they were inclined to follow Abimelek, for they said, “He is related to us.” 4 They gave him seventy shekels of silver from the temple of Baal-Berith, and Abimelek used it to hire reckless scoundrels, who became his followers. 5 He went to his father’s home in Ophrah and on one stone murdered his seventy brothers, the sons of Jerub-Baal. But Jotham, the youngest son of Jerub-Baal, escaped by hiding. 6 Then all the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo gathered beside the great tree at the pillar in Shechem to crown Abimelek king.

7 When Jotham was told about this, he climbed up on the top of Mount Gerizim and shouted to them, “Listen to me, citizens of Shechem, so that God may listen to you. 8 One day the trees went out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Be our king.’

9 “But the olive tree answered, ‘Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and humans are honored, to hold sway over the trees?’

10 “Next, the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and be our king.’

11 “But the fig tree replied, ‘Should I give up my fruit, so good and sweet, to hold sway over the trees?’

12 “Then the trees said to the vine, ‘Come and be our king.’

13 “But the vine answered, ‘Should I give up my wine, which cheers both gods and humans, to hold sway over the trees?’

14 “Finally all the trees said to the thornbush, ‘Come and be our king.’

15 “The thornbush said to the trees, ‘If you really want to anoint me king over you, come and take refuge in my shade; but if not, then let fire come out of the thornbush and consume the cedars of Lebanon!’

16 “Have you acted honorably and in good faith by making Abimelek king? Have you been fair to Jerub-Baal and his family? Have you treated him as he deserves? 17 Remember that my father fought for you and risked his life to rescue you from the hand of Midian. 18 But today you have revolted against my father’s family. You have murdered his seventy sons on a single stone and have made Abimelek, the son of his female slave, king over the citizens of Shechem because he is related to you. 19 So have you acted honorably and in good faith toward Jerub-Baal and his family today? If you have, may Abimelek be your joy, and may you be his, too! 20 But if you have not, let fire come out from Abimelek and consume you, the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo, and let fire come out from you, the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo, and consume Abimelek!”

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Our Father in Heaven
Hallowed be Your Most Holy Name!
We Worship You and You Alone. For You Alone Are Worthy
Of Glory, Honor, Worship and Praise!
Keep Us, Lord, From raising up idols,
In Government, Entertainment, or religion.
Let us Always remember, There is Only One King.
Only One Everlasting and Almighty God!

We Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem,
The Apple of Your Eye,
According to Your Will and Promise.
We Pray For the People and Leaders of Israel,
that They Will Look to You for the Protection
and Prosperity of their Nation.
We Also Pray For Revival in our own Beloved USA.

We Pray For The Swift and Sure Coming of Messiah,
Blessed Be He,
To Establish His Kingdom,
and Make All Things Right.


Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

This little-known parable comes at a dark time in Israel's history.
During the Sojourn in the Desert, God had provided Manna, Water, Meat, and the miraculous quality that kept their clothes and shoes from wearing out. The Torah provided Laws, and Moses was the leader. Now, however, these things had to be earned and produced by the people themselves, and they grumbled that they wanted a "King" like the other nations in the area. Jotham tells this parable of the Trees to show them how foolish their quest is for a king. All the trees cite their inability to become king because they have a Purpose in Life, providing oil, food, shade, wood, fuel, shelter and so on. Only the Thorn Bush, who seems to have nothing better to do, volunteers to rule over all the other trees. (Sound familiar?). Over a Millennium later, thorns will become a mocking crown on the Head of a Real King.

Have a Blessed Passover and Holy Week.

Come and pray For The Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.


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Hallelujah and Amen

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[Maudeen]

Amen!

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Thank You, Maudeen, For Your Prayers For The Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.


Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

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[GOPJ]

The Torah provided Laws, and Moses was the leader. Now, however, these things had to be earned and produced by the people themselves, and they grumbled that they wanted a "King" like the other nations in the area. Jotham tells this parable of the Trees to show them how foolish their quest is for a king. All the trees cite their inability to become king because they have a Purpose in Life, providing oil, food, shade, wood, fuel, shelter and so on. Only the Thorn Bush, who seems to have nothing better to do, volunteers to rule over all the other trees. (Sound familiar?). Over a Millennium later, thorns will become a mocking crown on the Head of a Real King.

Very cool story... thanks for sharing left that other site...

[GOPJ]

Prayers for Israel...

[blueyon]

Praying For the Peace of Jerusalem and wisdom and protection. Lord also may there be a repentance from sin in America and a revival across our land. Stretch fourth your hand of salvation. Raise up a generation of Pro Lifers. Crush the works of the enemy and may the Drs. nurses and workers in clinics across America have the veil that blinds them lifted that they can see you and repent. Thank you for your mercy and grace.

[etabeta]

Praying with you for the Peace of Jerusalem, our FRiends in need and our beloved Nation.

Blessings, etabeta

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This study of “Trees of the Bible” in turning up some interesting things! :-)

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Thank You, GOPJ, For Your Prayers For The Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.


Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Thank You, blueyon, For Your Prayers For The Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.


Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Thank You, etabeta, For Your Prayers For The Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.


Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[Jeanbl]

Amen...Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem, for our families and friends, for our persecuted among the nations

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Thank You, Jeanbl, For Your Prayers For The Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.


Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[Former Fetus]

Beautiful! Do you mind if I post it on my FB page?

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Go right ahead! Thank you for asking. :-)

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Thank You, Former Fetus, For Your Prayers For The Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.


Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[Former Fetus]

Thank YOU!

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isn't it interesting that this guy Abimilek, after hiring a bunch of worthless scoundrels to murder the rightful rulers, goes to Ophrah!" LOL.

[Hiskid]

Amen.