Moses Turned Aside Taking Notice

 God chose Moses from the womb and protected him from death when the enemy tried to destroy a generation of sons from whom the deliverer of Israel would arise. BUT the FIRST ENCOUNTER Moses had with God did not happen until much later, and the first test that Moses passed was recorded in Exodus 3:4

"When the LORD saw that Moses had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered."

Who is paying attention to what God plans to do? I think about my return to God in 1982 in the same way. I was delighted to learn that God was "NOW" not passive towards our trials in life. At the same time, I was gripped with one question about the Church almost from the beginning: 'This is great, but where are all the Jews?'

I have distinct memory of thinking that exact thing as I stood in the sanctuary in the first year at the first church we made a return to God in. The church was pastored by a televangelist preaching the prosperity message. . .a prosperity that never manifested materially in our lives. It was a message that put me off the more I read the Bible. We moved on from there, but not once have I thought better of the question I had from the beginning. Like Moses, I turned aside to see that the church is great, but without the Jews it is incomplete. I was on the hunt from that time forward to find out where Jews were who believed in the Israeli Jewish Messiah.

The Israeli Messianic Jews are being starved out in ministry resources because too few Christians have turned aside to see what God is doing among them. They are like the burning bush of our day. Would I dare to think I could live in great prosperity while they are in increasing strangleholds of lack of ministry resources? No, I do not dare to think that way. Their plight is my plight, just like their vindication will be my vindication and it will come undeniably from God.

Will God use you? First you have NOTICE what God wants you to notice - like a tree engulfed in fire yet not consumed by it.

Arrows Summary 2026 May 29 Israel Still Under Siege

Israel is Still Under Siege
Contrary to the News Reports Cool Down
War is not over until it’s over

DEEP DIVE BLOG Article
with SPECIAL GUEST: Eitan Shishkoff
on the major rift in Israel Over Ultra-Orthodox refusal to serve in the IDF 

Arrows from Zion Summary of Prayer Points for Israeli Ministries
Prayer Requests & the Chronicles of the Remnant of Faith in Israel   

Reuven Doron, One New Man Today, writes a level-headed, well-informed analysis on what is happening in the actual front of dealing with Iran and her proxy terrorist war-makers on Israel:   Israel Under Siege | Israel continues to maintain daily limited military activities against the terror armies active on her Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria fronts since our enemies refuse to abide by the “ceasefire” agreements they signed. We wouldn’t say that “we told you so,” but the fact is that we did tell you in past writings that paper agreements and political maneuverings with Jihadi muslims simply buy them precious time to re-arm, refresh, and renew their evil acts. The true Islamic spirit and mindset cannot and will not surrender to any “Infidel,” whether Zionist or Christian. Israel’s presence in the Middle East remains Islam's biggest “call to action” and main excuse for their repeated and flagrant national failures. Please keep our soldiers in your prayers.  Our troops are in harm’s way, and our civilian border communities daily come under enemy fire. read it in full
     Reuven also shares this on the past weekend’s Pentecost: The First Revival  AND if you didn’t already read Reuven’s fantastic article, The Cost of Vision, on the true story of friendship between Theodore Herzl and the Reverend William Henry Hechler, and how it laid the foundational start in the late 1800’s for the State of Israel – you really don’t know what you are missing. God intends us to work TOGETHER!
You can also find it on Reuven’s Facebook page Posted May 14, 2026

Leon Mazin, Return to Zion congregation in Haifa writes, The First Fruits are People.
“The tables from Shavuot have been cleared. The children have gone home. The songs, conversations, laughter, and prayers of the festival have quieted. But the real fruit of this gathering is only beginning. Shavuot reminds us of harvest, first fruits, and the giving of God’s Word — but here in Haifa, we saw again that. . .the first fruits are people. Families came. Children listened. New immigrants and local Israeli families entered a place of warmth, community, and biblical meaning. This is why Return to Zion creates these gatherings. We are not simply organizing holiday events. We are building a bridge — from event to relationship, from relationship to trust, and from trust to genuine spiritual openness.
    Many of the families we serve, especially olim who have returned to Israel from the nations, are still searching for stability, belonging, and a meaningful place in the land. A holiday festival may look simple from the outside, but inside it are seeds: a child hearing the story of Sinai, a parent feeling welcomed, a family discovering that they are not alone, and a relationship beginning that can continue long after the event ends. This is the harvest we are asking you to help us continue. . . .Would you stand with us today and help us continue turning these moments into lasting fruit?

The Tree of Life Israel team leader Ariel Hyde send this great podcast following the Shavuot Feast of the LORD foreshadowing Acts 2 outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Yeshua’s disciples, “When the day of Pentecost came.”  The podcast addresses Why We Need More of the Spirit. Watch or listen to The Flesh or the Spirit - the Choice for Israel Today  On Apple, Spotify and on Amazon. Watch it on Youtube, Facebook and on Instagram. And please share this video on all social media outlets!

Israel Pochtar pastor of Beit Hallel in Ashdod writes, “This week, we are reminded that the harvest Jesus spoke about is not theoretical—it is right in front of us here in Israel. Sometimes that harvest looks like a lonely nursing home resident opening her heart to prayer for the very first time. Sometimes it looks like Holocaust survivors in Jerusalem receiving dignity, fellowship, and loving care. Sometimes it looks like young people opening the Scriptures and learning to recognize the voice of Yeshua in a confused generation. And sometimes it looks like creating practical ways to feed struggling families with dignity across this land. This is the beauty of Kingdom ministry. The love of Yeshua reaches both the heart and the hands. Again and again, we see how simple acts of obedience can become doorways for eternal impact.
     Thank you for standing with us in this work. Through your prayers and partnership, lives are being touched across Israel—through both spiritual ministry and practical compassion. The harvest is still plentiful, and we are grateful to be laboring in it together.
     A Devotional Video from Pastor Israel “The LORD Who Watches Over Israel – and You.”

Chaim Malesin, The Faithful Galileans writes, Keep the Altar Burning: Support the Galilee Movement | The Wall is Finished. Now, We Fill the City. In the book of Nehemiah, the wall of Jerusalem was rebuilt in 52 days. When their enemies saw it, they lost their confidence  because they knew this work was done with the help of God.  Over these past 52 days, you helped us do the same in the Galilee. Stone by stone, the renovations are complete. The Vertical Galilee House of Prayer and our two base buildings are finished. We have a new kitchen for Shabbat hospitality and living spaces ready for those standing with Israel. To everyone who prayed, gave, and entered the shofar drawing (Again congratulations to Thomas from Grace Family Church!), thank you!
     But the wall is just the beginning. The city is not yet full. Our Next Goal: Rallying 120 Nations | When we set out on this 52-day journey, it was never just about bricks and mortar. The vision has always been global: to rally leaders in 120 nations to launch a massive prayer and volunteer movement. Email Reply here to learn more

Michael Beener of the City of Life in Sderot writes, “Israel and the Church, Separated or Connected? |Israel continues to be one of the most discussed places in the world, yet much of the conversation today is shaped by politics, media narratives, and public opinion. Within this complexity, there is also a need to return to a different lens, one rooted in Scripture, where Israel is not only viewed through current events but through what the Bible says about its place in God’s story. In a conversation with Pastor Denis Gallaher, this perspective was clearly emphasized WATCH.

Rachel Netanel of the House that God Gave in Ein Kerim writes: The God of Israel is faithful! | While Israel has been at war, God has been at work in the hearts of His people. These days have been an incredible time for sharing the Gospel especially during the war. While rockets fall and soldiers have been called up including the reserve soldiers, Israelis are feeling frightened, insecure, depressed and confused.  They want to know what is happening.  This is the time of the harvest. . . . The people need hope and we as believers have this hope. Their ears are open to listen and the believers in the true Messiah of Israel must be faithful to speak out. The very Land of Israel is a miracle, and nations have wanted to destroy us for centuries but the God of Israel is a faithful God.  There is no safer place to be, but under His protection. Rachel and Gilad serve hospitality and the Good News to the Israelis of all walks of life brought to their home by friends, relatives and even tour guides. Large groups or small groups, this is a house ministry devoted to sharing with Israelis the love Messiah has for them. I always enjoy hearing of the groups they are hosting - including the recent soldiers from her grandson's unit. Rachel is a significant evangelist in Israel, don’t think it’s just a hospitality home! Make donations through Tikkun.

Avner Boskey writes from David’s Tent, “Today it is time for us to give you an update on our Ezekiel 37 Institute.  We are happy, excited, encouraged and expectant! ....We are a few weeks away from the release of E37 on multiple media platforms.  Today it really struck me that we are birthing something that could be described as a full-fledged and unique media company.  We are about to launch a huge amount of top-notch teaching on multiple media platforms – about Israel, the end times, the Bible, Jewish history past and present, prophecy and more.  These will be full-length videos, short-form videos, graphics, texts, links and other updates.” Read in full online
     Also Avner’s article: Jewish Traditions, Kosher Traditions and Messianic Traditions – Making Sense and Reaching a Balance regarding Jewish Feasts.

Dov Bikas writes from the Aviv Ministry, “When you look at the different projects the Lord has entrusted to us, you may ask: what unites all these people we serve? At first glance, they seem very different – people struggling with addiction and homelessness, single mothers and their children, victims of domestic violence, new immigrants, people with disabilities, the elderly, and the poor. Yet behind so many of these stories we see one common reality: vulnerability....God calls His people to care for “the widow, the orphan, and the stranger.” Why them specifically? I believe these were the most vulnerable members of society....We believe God sees these people with the same compassion He showed throughout the Bible. With your partnership, we seek to bring them His love and care – sharing the Gospel, creating safe places, offering practical help, and supporting them on their path toward restoration. Thank you for walking this journey together with us! You can see much of what they are doing by following Aviv Ministry on Facebook.

Stefan Silver writing for his parent’s Out of Zion ministry, writes of An Immovable Covenant: “Because you share in this covenant, you are called to a specific labor of love. In an age of rising global anti-semitism and anti-Israelism, you must be the ones who stand on the walls and declare the truth of God’s faithfulness to those who stand against Israel. To love the Jewish people is to reflect the compassion of the Lord mentioned in Isaiah 54 – standing with the physical nation of Israel while fervently interceding for and supporting its spiritual awakening. While the mountains of geopolitical stability may depart, and the hills of international favor may be removed, the Word of our God stands forever. Israel is home. The King is at the door. And His Covenant of Peace will never be shaken.” Read all the letter online
     ALSO 5/29 Read Josie Silver’s comment Aliyah and Harvest Time “ Josie writes that it’s “"a message I wrote for a Zoom teaching I did just before Shavuot. I felt it should go further than that platform, for the sake of prayer for Israel and Aliyah."

Tikkun Global’s Ariel Blumenthal looks at Isaiah 61 and Luke 4 to speak to a Double Portion for the One New Man. This teaching explores how Luke 4 reveals Yeshua’s mission, the resistance in Israel’s heart, and God’s plan to bring the Gospel beyond Israel to the nations. Could Isaiah 61 also be speaking prophetically about the restoration of Zion, the unity of Jew and Gentile, and a ‘double portion’ blessing for those who partner with God’s purposes? | Read Ariel’s article One New Man: The Mystery of Messiah | New Worship Song "Tov Adonai U'Mehulal Meod," an original Hebrew song written by Jeremiah Smilovici, inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:8–9.

The team at Tiferet Yeshua in Tel Aviv led by Moti Cohen write, about “Investing in the Harvest | Two weeks ago, we shared how the historic drop of the dollar has impacted our ministry finances. The response of many of you was a beautiful answer to prayer, and we thank God for your faithfulness! Yet, our financial challenge is not over, and the need to keep our doors open in downtown Tel Aviv remains urgent. While we navigate this financial storm, the work of the Gospel does not stop. | Also A Testimony of Harvest : “The things we see there on the streets during our outreach are not easy, but one sight pierced my heart and shocked me deeply…read more here

Howard Bass of the Beer Sheva Nachalat Yeshua congregation (Yeshua’s Inheritance) writes, “One lesson that this carnal and spiritual war with Iran, etc, that the US and others should be learning is how unrealistic they have been, even hypocritical, in expecting Israel to come to terms with Hamas when they themselves don't and can't defeat them or Iran, or Hezbollah; ceasefires only strengthen the enemy, making it more difficult to renew the war for the "right" side. A carnal enemy may surrender, at least outwardly; a spiritual enemy cannot be defeated by the flesh, or the force of arms. God will make use of those things, but until the Messiah returns and fights the final battle Himself (and with the resurrected and raptured saints, if I understand correctly), evil will have the upper hand that only Yeshua/Jesus can permanently cut off! Antisemitism is a spiritual battle fought in the heavenlies, carried out in the flesh on the Earth. Again, there is no rational or humanistic solution to a spiritual hatred against the Sovereign YHVH God, who has chosen to make the Jewish people and Israel His chosen instruments through whom He will glorify His holy Name in all the Earth.  Had He chosen the Arabs to be that vessel, then all of the animus against Him would be directed at them.
     Antisemitism is a two-edged sword:  those who hate and persecute and despise and humiliate Jews for being Jewish, and Christians for being associated with the Christ, Jesus, those people will bring YHVH's wrath on them on the Day of the LORD; those who bless them and take their stand with them and for them, even at personal risk, God will bless.  The other side of this sword is to cause more Jewish people to consider who they are, and why living in Israel is God's plan for them, even, again, at much personal risk.  God's promises of redemption, salvation, and resurrection for those whose hope and trust is in Him, and more specifically through Jesus/Yeshua, is His antidote to every curse and poison.

Rania Sayegh of the House of Prayer & Exploits sends these:  The Roar of the Lion & the Spirit of Prophecy (prophetic word) | Vision of the River in the Midst of Iran | Christian Arab prophetic intercessor in Nazareth: “Thank you for standing with us as we pursue God’s presence and believe for revival, transformation, and lasting impact in this season.
Called to Watch. Faithful to Discern. Ready to Respond.”

From Avi & Chaya Mizrachi at Dugit Outreach in Tel Aviv: What does it mean to bless Israel?  "Certainly, we can bless Israel by praying for the peace of Jerusalem, standing with the Jewish people, and supporting the nation through difficult times. Yet there is an even greater blessing we can offer. The greatest need in Israel today is not political or economic - it is spiritual. Many Israelis know the stories of the Bible, but have never encountered Yeshua as the promised Jewish Messiah. That is why we are committed to sharing the Good News throughout Israel - in our congregation, through outreach events, on the streets of Tel Aviv, in our coffee shop, and through personal conversations every day. When you pray, give, and partner with ministries that proclaim the Good News in Israel, you are helping bring the greatest blessing of all: the message of salvation. For more than 30 years, DUGIT Outreach Ministries has been bringing the Good News of Yeshua to the people of Israel. We share the gospel, make disciples, pray without ceasing, and care for the hurting. Our Outreach Center and HaOgen Coffee House are located in Tel Aviv, Israel. Thank you for standing with us as we make Yeshua known in the land of Israel. Donate

Aleksey Raikhstadt of Beit Immanuel congregation in Jaffa sens these prayer requests: • Pray for the baptism of the new believers, that each one would be firmly established in faith, filled with the Holy Spirit, and strengthened to walk faithfully with the Lord • Pray for the anointing of a new elder, for wisdom, humility, discernment, and the empowering of the Holy Spirit for the calling entrusted to him • Pray for our monthly evangelism tours, which we’ve been able to resume in the midst of the ceasefire, and that the seeds planted would begin to take root. • Pray for families who were left without work during the war and are now struggling to make ends meet, that the Lord would provide for their daily needs • Pray for God’s provision for our monthly rent and facility needs, so that we may continue to have a physical place to gather, worship, disciple, and serve the community together.
     These are not simple days for Israel. The security concerns around us are heavy and felt daily by every family in one way or another. Yet even in the midst of this, we see the faithfulness of God again and again. Where there is darkness, His light continues to shine. Where there is fear, He is drawing people into hope. Thank you for standing with us so faithfully, through prayer, encouragement, and partnership. Your support strengthens the work of the Gospel here in the very same land He first poured out His Spirit.

Youval & Valerie Yanay of Revive Israel write: “There was something beautiful about worshipping together during Shavuot (the Feast of Weeks) this year. As believers from across Israel gathered at the Baptist Village, you could feel the gratitude, the hunger, and the longing for God among the people as they were bringing their hearts before the Lord. . . .This national Messianic gathering reminded us that first fruits are not only brought from the field, but also from lives fully yielded to God and set apart for His glory.
And it didn’t begin there. Just the evening before, more than 400 young people from across Israel gathered together at Yad Hashmona for a night of worship and praise. Raphael had the opportunity to help lead worship there, and there was something beautiful about watching so many young believers openly worshipping Yeshua together, fully giving their hearts to the Lord. In a generation carrying so much confusion and heaviness, while living in a continual state of war and conflict, it was deeply moving to watch young believers openly worshipping Yeshua and responding to the presence of God. . . .During Shavuot, we are reminded again that the Holy Spirit is still moving, still drawing hearts to Yeshua, still healing, strengthening, and awakening people to the presence of God. Our prayer is that worship and surrender would continue rising from this land to the nations.”
     5/29 This week was emotional for all of us as the discipleship program came to an end, and it was hard to say goodbye after everything these weeks held.  . . .As part of our last few days together, we spent one evening at the beach. We sat there eating grilled fish while Liel shared about the love of God. Yeshua also sat with His disciples beside the sea, eating fish with them and speaking words that restored, called, and strengthened them. What made the evening even more powerful was that earlier that same morning, we had spent hours praying individually over every student. Later that night, many of them were still talking together about those prayers and about what God had been speaking into their lives.
     As we end one season, we are preparing for the next with a group of 29 Israeli youth who will head with us to France at the beginning of July. We are excited for what the Lord will do through this next step, and we would love prayer for protection, provision, unity, and breakthrough in the lives of every young person joining. If this is on your heart, we also invite you to sow into this journey and help make it possible for these young people to encounter the Lord in a deep and personal way.

Jennifer Guetta, Plant Hope Israel, wrtes about “Israeli New Agers dream about Jesus, Harvest Festival in the Galilee, Worship evening, Special BIRTHDAY REVEAL PARTY , and America tour.”
| "In the midst of the war, the Lord Himself is awakening His people with dreams and visions. Last week, we heard 2 amazing stories of New Agers who dreamed about Yeshua, discovered that He was the Messiah and made Him Lord.....When many people come to know the Lord, they need prayer, deliverance, and discipleship. The Lord is putting it on our hearts to prepare for the coming revival so we can help these people. To facilitate deliverance, prayer, and discipleship....Will you help us? Please pray about it and let us know by helping us. |
     On the 11th of June (my birthday), I am organizing a special birthday reveal party for my new personal paintings. During the war, as rockets flew over our heads, I started painting Jesus in Galilee. Focusing on Him calmed me. . . .I started drawing Him more and more, from my heart to reveal His glory to others. Each image is meant to bring you closer to Him. May these paintings help bring His glory to your household, and may He be revealed to all. WATCH LIVE ON YOUTUBE - write for the Zoom details.
     AMERICA TOUR In July and August, I will be on tour in many places in America. As soon as I have more details, I will post them here for you. ...We are looking for people who want to help invest into this amazing tour. We need to raise about $9,000 to cover travel and ministry costs for events in California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, North Carolina and beyond. Will you help me bring hope to America? My journey from the trenches of archaeology to the glory of God is a wake-up call for the modern world.
     Jennifer's book on The Jezebel Deception - A Biblical Exploration of Discernment, Influence and Spiritual Awareness on Amazon

Cookie Schwaeber-Issan columnist for AllIsraelNews and the Jerusalem Post:
What is Preventing Jews and Gazans from Living Side by Side | Trump needs to rip off the band-aid | Gas prices cannot be a priority in a war against tyranny |  Message to Mamdani - Focus on NY's Problems, Not Israel's |  If Israel wants mass aliyah, it must end its bureaucratic gatekeeping | The lynch mob against Jews is back | 1939 Germany Revisited in America - TX Dem vows to round up, castrate Jews | The radicalized UK that Starmer is defending | What do Gazans really think today? | Self-hatred is behind antisemitism

Joseph Magen of Kehila.org is the part of the new generation of Israeli ministry leaders pioneering outreach. This is the major area of change for young people because they are dominantly getting their news, entertainment and learning from ONLINE VIDEO.
     Old School communications had to include printed materials sent by postal mail to supporters. Then came email and everyone, even those dependent upon print material by postal delivery, had to get used to the fact that people wanted their information coming by email instead. That was us even for us, the generation now sporting naturally gray hair, able to write in cursive, and enjoying a good book to read.
     The upcoming generation doesn’t want that! They want FAST delivery. They want to watch and listen to whatever they consume from media sources. Most have zero interest in articles, books or even letters. Texting is their idea of writing.
     That’s why Joseph Magen’s Kehila site with over 49,790 videos from the Israeli Kehila is so brilliant. If you want to reach the younger generation with any message about Israel  and God’s love for Israel, you are going to want to use this comprehensive video site Joseph has put together. He has the very latest videos coming out of the Israeli Messianic community.
     Go explore and see it you don’t find videos – short and long – that you can send to friends & family to make a real impact. And please support this ministry. It is going to make such a major impact especially for the younger generations who have not yet discovered that the salvation of Israel is God’s plan and Christians are called to help make it happen. You can subscribe in the banner header at kehila.org and get the updates of new videos straight to your email. So worth knowing about and supporting too.

Young Israel — Giving their lives, Longing for hope

Deep Dive into a Divisive Debate in Israel 

with Special Guest Eitan Shishkoff 
of Fields of Wheat in northern Israel

A large billboard near our home displays the intense young face of an IDF soldier. What catches my attention is the year of his birth and death next to him: 2004-2023.

He died fighting for Israel. Defending us. As a nineteen year old. A promising soccer player from Kiryat Ata, close to where Connie and I live. And as with so many of his generation, Yaron Zohar’s life is both an excruciating loss and a tribute to his generation. 

The billboard announces that he is a “hero of Israel,” who fell in battle against terrorists on October 7, 2023. Added are the initials “z”l, May his memory be for a blessing,” and an additional aphorism: Difficulty is temporary; pride is forever. 

Yaron’s mother, Lihi, described him as a wonderful boy, a modest boy, introverted, gentle, and pleasant. “He was the glue of his family, the glue of his friends, one of the best soldiers.”

From the day Yaron died, more than 1522 of his fellow soldiers have given their lives. This is a small country. Everyone knows someone who has been killed in battle, or on the killing fields of the kibbutzim and towns near the Gaza border or in the Hamas torture tunnels. Everyone in Israel has attended in person or watched a military funeral on tv.

I want to share this experience with you, to bring you into the Israel that you love. I want to write about the existential challenge Israel’s young adults are facing. This is the generation we work with as counselors in our teen camps. These are dedicated believers from 19-30, who sometimes take precious leave time from their army duty to volunteer at our Katzir (harvest) camps. They and their contemporaries are the primary fighting force of our military. These are the future of Israel in whom we want to invest ourselves, to encourage, disciple them and prepare them to bring Yeshua into every sphere of Israeli society.

Not all Israelis serve in the IDF—a deep schism

Yet not all of their contemporaries participate. An estimated 75,000 ultra-Orthodox draft age men are refusing to serve in the defense of Israel. Their claim is that Torah study is a vital part of the nation’s defense. And therefore they are exempt from army service. Yet this week’s Torah portion contains a list of 603,550 men of Israel, ready to go to war (Numbers 1:46).  

This travesty only compounds the stress of a nation continually at war on multiple fronts for 951 days. And it is creating a cavernous division in our society. Refreshingly, there are radically religious young Orthodox Jews who are serving with distinction in the IDF. But so far they are outliers — a small minority.

What is the condition of young Israel? How are 20-somethings responding to the non-stop nature of our existence being threatened? 

Young Israelis Respond to our Current Reality

I was fascinated by a Times of Israel article by Sue Surkes.  Here are some of their comments:

“Jewish Israelis are keeping their distance from Arab Israelis since the October 7 massacre. I think about leaving the country all the time.” a 27 year old Arab Israeli woman from Ma’alot Tarshiha, a mixed Jewish-Arab city in the Western Galilee

“30 months of war has changed Israeli society. Those who previously believed in peace with the Palestinians are aware of their folly.” A Jewish 19 year old man from a national religious community 

“I’m a very optimistic person, but I'm also realistic. I want to believe it will be good here (in Israel). But if we continue like this, in another five years I won’t be the only one going overseas.” Avishag, a 22 year old woman who left her ultra-Orthodox family to serve in the IDF.

Updating his own 5/15 article, Eitan sent me this article released 5/28 on AllIsraelNews.com 

Ultra-Orthodox military enlistment rises 24% as specialized service tracks expand. The article notes that the IDF has been developing specialized units to accommodate Haredi recruits in their mandatory enlistment. But since the beginnings of the State of Israel, ultra-Orthodox non-participation in military service has been a hot debate in the Israeli public.

As AllIsrael notes, "The issue has contributed to the collapse of multiple Knesset coalitions over the decades and continues to be a point of political tension in the current Knesset."

Haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism (UTJ) were among those who supported a proposal to dissolve the Knesset and move to early elections in May. They cited as a factor the lack of agreement on legislation that would formalize draft deferments for Haredi young men to allow them to focus on yeshiva studies, a commitment that had been discussed during coalition negotiations (with Netanyahu) in late 2022.

The IDF wants to resolve the issue by dedicated military installations for the ultra-Orthodox to serve in. They say they have infrastructure in place to form three more exclusively Haredim companies. If more voluntary ultra-Orthodox recruits continues to increase, the IDF will develop more command teams and infrastructure for them.

Something is going to have to give in this situation. Please pray for God's will to prevail.

A Personal, Hopeful Experience in Tel Aviv’s music scene

Eitan sent this short video on Vimeo of the Blues in Tel Aviv

Far from the battlefield is the throbbing city of Tel Aviv. For the 40 days of missile bombardment from Iran Tel Avivim made frequent trips to the bomb shelters (February 28-April 8). Online news sources showed Israelis sleeping overnight in underground parking lots to wait out the attacks.

Last week, however, “the city that never stops” had returned to full activity. On a Wednesday evening, I found myself in the city, invited to a “blues night” at a cafe run by believers as a bridge to the city’s active music/night club scene. With my harmonica (left, below), I accompanied a dear friend, Baruch, who sang gospel related lyrics to blues melodies. Most of those attending were not yet followers of Yeshua. Yet their response to our music was warmly welcoming and enthusiastic. Amidst the grief and grinding reality of war and violent international anti-Semitism, there is hope.

People here, especially the younger generation, are searching. We know that the Hope of Israel is Yeshua, our Messiah. Now is the time to work together to make Him known. Now is the time to cooperate as different ministries in Israel, and to be joined in heart with you, our dedicated friends.

Believing in the divine origin of our serving Yeshua together,

Eitan Shishkoff

Please PRAY with our Fields of Wheat local team:

§ Joel, Teresa, and their boys. As Joel is back in the reserves for another vital season of service in the defense of this nation that is precious in the sight of God.

§ Ruby. As he continues to build a team of young adult Arab Evangelical leaders to initiate teen camps for the Arab Israeli youth.

§ Eitan (myself). As I will spend the month of June in the States, connecting with our supporters and with family. Here’s my itinerary.

    Friday-Sunday, June 5-June 7: Beulaville, NC (Grace Covenant Church) & Jacksonville, NC (River of Life).

    Monday-Tuesday, June 8-9: Columbus, OH (Ministry Meeting)

    Wednesday, June 10: Phoenix, AZ (Jewish Voice)

    Thursday-Sunday, June 11-14: Abilene, TX (Beltway Church, New Hope Church)

    Monday-Tuesday, June 15-16, Dallas, TX (Upper Room, Baruch haShem, Convergence)

    Wednesday-Sunday, June 17-21, Ellicott City, MD (Tikkun America)

Flipping Tables

Flipping Tables

Sometimes when I scroll through my feed and see some of the things ministries are pushing for those that think they are on the cutting edge of spiritual things, I can't help thinking about the only time I can recall in scripture when Jesus seemed furious - a 100% righteous anger that so many deny peaceful Jesus even is capable of.

What single thing did religious people do that made Jesus so furious? It was when He came into the temple and saw the corrupt money changers and those who were price-gouging the poor who had come to the temple to make a sacrifice to God as they were instructed His Word to do.

It was one thing to sell them a dove to sacrifice at a reasonable price and an entirely different thing to over charge poor people so the seller could live in prosperity. If you don't think Jesus still thinks like this, you sure don't know the God you serve. You have no idea how much God hates this because so many have been doing it for so long, you have come to think of it as normal. It's normal for the worldly, but not normal for the kingdom of God.

Jesus said to them, "My house will be called a house of prayer, but you are making it a den of robbers."

All true ministries need resources to continue to minister, but those who use ministry as a get rich scheme really do not understand that God sees exactly what they are doing and Jesus doesn't take kindly to it.

I hope you understand that I am not talking about just the richest or the famous names who have become wealthy in ministry. I am ALSO talking about those ministers who are trying to build their brand using spiritual gimmicks that appeal to both the uninformed and believers with ears always itching for something brand new that no one has ever heard of before. It appeals to those who love the latest name of a demonic spirit they can command against - with a result of doing nothing for anyone of any spiritual value!

Don't waste your time following this people who are leading you off the paths of God, or those who are more concerned about the money they keep than the ministry you receive from them.
Unfortunately, Google will not allow me to share the Grok AI picture. You can find it at this link: https://x.com/i/grok/share/f8ee9bf29d5348cbbdcf142502a152e1

When I was telling Grok how I wanted this depicted, it showed what I always see from AI generated scenes about this - Jesus with an enraged facial expression. I don't think that is what Jesus expression was. How I told Grok to refine the depiction of the scene is instructive, not only to Grok but to us:

Righteous anger is a different expression than evil wrath as the first picture Grok made for me expresses. Jesus is not out of control with his face contorted in anger. He is flipping tables of merchandise over to show how displeased he is. Tone down the look of rage in Jesus - that's not what this was about. He was removing the things that corrupted the merchants.

Then Grok understood more of what I wanted: "controlled righteous indignation and purposeful authority."

Finally, this instruction gave me the picture below about the crowd: Some are merchants and some are the poor people the merchants are taking advantage of, so not all would be angry with what Jesus is doing, the poor would be marveling that he stood up for them.

Now, the final word I have on this is that the merchants-ministries that take instruction on this do not need a crowd like Frankenstein had - peasants with pitchforks baying for blood! Those who will take the flipping over of their 'merchandise' and quit acting like money is their god, will take the rebuke that Jesus intended that day when He flipped over the tables in the temple. We are His temple, and He is overturning the 'merchandise' mentality we have in our own hearts. We call it ministry when it is often the drive for riches and fame. It doesn't belong. And the poor people who have been taken advantage of are going to be grateful for the change to truth in the lives of many ministries.  

No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper

 No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper

...but how does that work exactly?

by Donna Diorio 

May 17, 2026

As I awoke this morning I was imagining a conversation with someone who did not understand that faith is not just believing in something, but it gets up and goes into actions of faith.

I was saying how there is a scripture, "No weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rises in accusation against you, you shall declare wrong. Isaiah 54:17 continues to say, This is the inheritance of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness (and vindication) is of Me, says the Lord."

We enter into deeper and deeper levels of trust in God's Word and in God's care for us. When a "weapon" is formed against me, I can (and have) crumbled in my faith that God is able to bring me out of every type of weapon the enemy can "form" against me - sickness, lack, depression, people against me - situations may form against me but they cannot "prosper" - they cannot accomplish what was meant to do to me. Because my trust remains in God that I can go through and come out on the other side prospering in what God is building in me, not in the enemy's efforts to tear me down and dispose of me.

Our mindsets begin to change as we proceed in our lives after we enter into the faith and provisions God makes for us when we become His children. This is the "inheritance" spoken of in Isaiah 54:17 and God says it is because our "righteousness" is derived from our relationship with Him - we are not self-righteous, we come by our righteousness through our salvation by faith in His Son, and in the transforming of our being-like Yeshua/Jesus , which is the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives that we cooperate with.

God never forces us into the transformative state. We can say no and remain just has bad as we were when we got saved, but the "weapons" in life are going to continue to put us in situations where we have to choose - are we going to fight everything the world can throw at us in our own strength or are we going to humble ourselves and enter into greater trust in God's righteousness and vindication?

In the two verses before the beautiful and powerful promise of Isaiah 54:17, God explains: verse 15 declares: Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by Me: whoever shall gather together against you shall fall/fail for your sake.

For ALL of God's children, know this - people who attack God's children are not acting on His behalf.

Ultimately even attackers, those who mean to bring ANY of God's children harm, will fall. When a child of God under attack grows even more trusting of God's care for them, there is no gathering of attackers that can destroy what God is doing in them - something eternal and glorious.

And here is why. God says that He created "the craftsman" - the enemy of our souls, satan.

16 Behold, I have created the craftsman who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its task; and I have created the destroyer to wreak havoc.

Now the devil is the one "who fans the coals into flame" of offense and evil thoughts of destroying God's children. IF A CHILD OF GOD IS OPEN TO THESE THOUGHTS we can be brought into them just as easily as people who have no relationship of care about God. We have to guard our own hearts, what we allow our hearts to embrace, because out of our own heart "flow the issues of life." When our hearts are full on conceit, speaking evil of others, what we despise in others - this is giving our heart over to the devil who is freely fanning the "coals into flame." Once flames rise up, then the schemes begin - forging a weapon to use against the one or ones hated.

God says He created "the destroyer" to wreck havoc. The destroyer is the fallen angel, who is satan and his fallen demons who have the the traits of every evil known to man. They will occupy any heart that gives them welcome entrance, and every one that entertains the demonic traits in their hearts will be vulnerable to worse and worse demonic traits. Even God's children carry places in their hearts they have not allowed the Son of God to prevail over. That is why our lives become our personal battlefield - to overcome the strongholds the enemy had built in our lives, and lay every place within our hearts over to the LORD.

Jesus told His disciples in John 14:30, "for the prince of this world comes, and has nothing in Me." Jesus was tested and tried in every weapon that the "spiritual ruler of this world" has to come against human beings - Jesus went through every trial of His faith in God, and He came out proven as a heart FULL of trust in God.

For instance, in Luke 4:16-30 in His own hometown of Nazareth, when He read from the book of Isaiah passage (Isaiah 61:1-2) about the Anointing of the Messiah, He told them that they were witnessing the fulfillment of that promise of Israel's Messiah.

You must understand "Messiah" in the Hebrew means Anointing. There is no Messianic promise that doesn't bring Heaven's anointing to mankind.

The people understood that this man they knew all their lives was declaring Himself to be the Messiah and that infuriated them. "Familiarity breeds contempt," or as Jesus would say, 'A prophet is not without honor except among the people who are the closest to you—such as friends, family, and hometown neighbors.'

So what happened after that was the "craftsman fanned the flames" against Yeshua among the hometown people "forging a weapon" to use against Jesus.

Having stood on that ground in Nazareth, peering down the steep boulder-filled descent down, imagining the crowd pushing Him toward the cliff from the synagogue, blind with anger, the mob pushing and shoving even each other, I saw how Jesus was not gripped in fear in the midst of all that chaos and havoc. He let them push and shove Him all the way to the cliff, then He walked out of the midst of them in the calm assurance that there was no way God was going to let Him die before He had completed what He was sent to do.

Yeshua was sent to minister - to speak and demonstrate what it looks like to possess a heart devoid of evil but full of God only, in a world where the fallen prince (angel) of darkness ruled over the lives of humankind.

Yeshua/Jesus became the sacrificial Lamb of God in the Great Passover fulfillment. But this is a matter to be told in another post: How God promised The Anointed would come through a promised line of Chosen People who would be given a Land that was to be the eternal inheritance of that people (an inheritance for all they went through to possess it!). Christians often don't know it, but it is the same for us - we go through a LOT to possess our inheritance in Jesus same as Israel has.

Like the Chosen People of Israel, Christians do not enter God's full blessings without rising up and acting on our heart level of trust in God. We don't have everything delivered on a silver platter if we are the people of God in our generation. Acts 14:22 "We must through many troubles enter the kingdom of God."

This is EVERY person's journey to God in His Anointed Son and by the transforming work of His Holy Spirit.