Posted on 08/13/2024 11:32:48 AM PDT by silent majority rising
(DUVI HONIG / VINnews) — In our collective memory, Tisha B'Av has always been a solemn day, marked by the destruction of the First and Second Temples. This year, however, the day bore witness to what many of us view as a modern-day miracle—a testament to divine intervention that could not have come at a more crucial time.
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Reports confirmed a 5.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Syria and Lebanon, profoundly impacting the region. This was not just any seismic event; it served as an unanticipated yet divine act that may have thwarted a grave threat against the Jewish nation. Hizballah, an established proxy of Iran, had been preparing to launch an attack on Israel—a direct affront planned deliberately for Tisha B’Av. We can speculate that the group’s underground tunnels, teeming with armaments, may have been damaged or possibly reduced to rubble by an act of G-D to protect his children, effectively halting their nefarious plan before it could materialize.
We must Wake up and thank G-D publicly and dance in the streets as this was not an ordinary earthquake but a calculated strike from G-D. It is hard to perceive it as mere coincidence that the earth shook on the very day Hezbollah had intended to send Israel into mourning once more. What could have been a devastating assault turned into a day of bewildering relief and gratitude.
Throughout history, Jews have faced adversaries who sought to dismantle our spirit and our faith. This recent event is yet another example that, irrespective of the gathered forces against us, divine protection remains steadfast. Tisha B’Av, usually a day of sorrow and reflection, was transformed into a moment where we could see the hand of G-D in action, turning our potential despair into reassurance.
It is no understatement to say that Iran and Hezbollah must now be reeling from this unforeseen disruption. As Jews, this event compels us to come together—not in mourning, but in jubilation for the divine interception that averted what could have been a catastrophic event. While Tisha B’av continues to remind us of our past losses, it also serves as a potent symbol of resilience and divine guardianship. In this extraordinary occurrence, Israel and its allies find a reason to dance, to express joy, even on a day typically reserved for mourning.
Our historical lens allows us to see that despite the tragedies of our past, G-D’s protection has not waned. Hizballah’s underground ambitions now lie buried, turned to ashes before they had any chance to harm us.
Let us take this unexpected turn of events as an affirmation of our faith and as a powerful signal that our remnants of destruction can give rise to moments of salvation. Each tremor of that earthquake echoed not just physical destruction but a spiritual victory—a reminder that the forces protecting us are far greater than those threatening us. May we continue to find strength and solace in knowing that even in our darkest times, we are not alone and G-D will always be protecting us.
Hit Lebanon and Syria hard while they’re out assessing damage.
5.4 is relatively minor. Not sure if that is shake hard enough to cave in tunnels.
Amos Chapter 1:
1 The words of Amos, one of the shepherds of Tekoa—the vision he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash[a] was king of Israel.
2 He said:
“The Lord roars from Zion
and thunders from Jerusalem;
the pastures of the shepherds dry up,
and the top of Carmel withers.”
Judgment on Israel’s Neighbors
3 This is what the Lord says:
“For three sins of Damascus,
even for four, I will not relent.
Because she threshed Gilead
with sledges having iron teeth,
4 I will send fire on the house of Hazael
that will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad.
5 I will break down the gate of Damascus;
I will destroy the king who is in[b] the Valley of Aven[c]
and the one who holds the scepter in Beth Eden.
The people of Aram will go into exile to Kir,”
says the Lord.
6 This is what the Lord says:
“For three sins of Gaza,
even for four, I will not relent.
Because she took captive whole communities
and sold them to Edom,
7 I will send fire on the walls of Gaza
that will consume her fortresses.
8 I will destroy the king[d] of Ashdod
and the one who holds the scepter in Ashkelon.
I will turn my hand against Ekron,
till the last of the Philistines are dead,”
says the Sovereign Lord.
9 This is what the Lord says:
“For three sins of Tyre,
even for four, I will not relent.
Because she sold whole communities of captives to Edom,
disregarding a treaty of brotherhood,
10 I will send fire on the walls of Tyre
that will consume her fortresses.”
Amen. This is a big deal regardless of magnitude. The very day they planned to attack and this happens.
Do you get the feeling that Damascus will become a ruinous heap?
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