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A Royal Land Grant

A Royal Land Grant

The Lord gave Abraham and his descendants, Isaac and Jacob, the title deed to the land of Israel. He declared that it would be their possession perpetually. In Genesis God spoke: “The same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying: “To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates—the Kenites, the Kenezzites, the Kadmonites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites” (Genesis 15:18-21).
In secular terms, this would be called a royal land grant. This type of grant, common in antiquity, was perpetual and unconditional. The king, or sovereign, possessed all the land and granted parcels of it to loyal subjects as rewards for faithful service. In biblical terms, God is sovereign over all the earth—He created it, and there are no greater rights of ownership than that—so the land is certainly His to bequeath as He wishes.
Years after He made his original covenant with Abraham, God confirmed it. Abraham accepted the terms of the covenant by the right of circumcision: “As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, and you shall be a father of many nations. No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you. Also I give to you and your descendants after you the land in which you are a stranger, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.” And God said to Abraham: “As for you, you shall keep My covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations. This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male child among you shall be circumcised” (Genesis 17:4-10).
This covenant with Abraham is an eternal one with no preconditions or expiration date. It was given as an everlasting possession to Abraham and his descendants. Only Mankind is capable of impeding the fulfillment of the contract through disobedience, but the pact can never be rescinded. Moses declared: “God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?” (Numbers 23:19).
Of what value is this ancient covenant between God and Abraham today? God is still sovereign over the land He bestowed upon Abraham and his offspring. He has never vacated the title deed, nor as some believe, has He rescinded His covenant declaration. The land still belongs to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their descendants—as numerous as the sands of the sea.
The Jewish people have a God-given, inalienable right to possess the land of Israel and the entire city of Jerusalem. Many have the mistaken idea that an inalienable right is one which cannot be taken from you. In reality, it means just the opposite: It is one that cannot be given away, sold, surrendered, or legally transferred to another. Giving away any of the land violates the covenant God made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and places the nation of Israel outside God’s covenant blessings. Likewise, the nations that are coercing Israel into giving up the land come under the curse of God.

 

What Do You Do When the Bomb Shelter Is Closed?

What Do You Do When the Bomb Shelter Is Closed?

An audit done by the Ukrainian government revealed that half of the bomb shelters in Kyiv are either closed or unfit for use. This shocking report highlights the toll that the drawn-out war with continued assaults and attacks is taking, not just on the people, but on the facilities they rely on. Even as fighting continues to rage in the eastern part of the country, cities further west like Kyiv are still being targeted. Things are falling apart as the war enters its 16th month, and the resources people need and the places they turn to for help are exhausted. Our help is more important now than ever, and we cannot turn away.

 

Kyiv Under Attack

Kyiv Under Attack

Despite the fact that it is far from the front lines of the battle, Ukraine’s capital Kyiv has been repeatedly targeted by Russian missiles and drones in recent days. The war gets little attention in the Western media these days, but it is still raging. The toll on military forces has been staggering, but the toll of the war on the civilian population has been even greater. There are millions of refugees struggling to survive, and that is why our continued help is so vitally important. Thanks to the generosity of our friends and partners we’ve been able to deliver over ten million pounds of food and aid so far, but the need continues, and so our outreach must continue.

 

It’s Heartbreaking

It’s Heartbreaking

Before Michael left Ukraine, he met with a group of 30 local pastors. These courageous men are risking their lives to meet the needs of people—not just in their churches, but in their communities as well. He heard so many heartbreaking stories…looters breaking into homes and stealing everything…bodies still under the rubble of collapsed buildings…farmers having their animals stolen or shot…it goes on and on. Together we are helping the people of Ukraine in a powerful way in a time of great need. On behalf of the thousands who are being helped by generous friends like you, thank you to everyone who has made this outreach possible.

 

Report from Kharkiv

Report from Kharkiv

Michael stayed overnight in Kharkiv in far eastern Ukraine. Though the front lines of the battle have moved away from the city, it is still being targeted. During the night, Michael was awakened more than once by warning sirens and explosions. Russia continues to increase their attacks on civilian targets. Despite the danger, Michael took food and gifts to a number of precious children there. Please continue to pray for him and our whole team as they deliver life-saving food and supplies to hurting people in Ukraine.