Israel

I don't know if you've heard what's going on between the U.S. and Israel, but it's significant and we should pay close attention.  You can read all about the situation here, but just let me say that a line has been drawn between us.  It's all over the issue of whether Israel has the right to build in East Jerusalem.  I know it's all very political and has to do with Palestinian/Israeli relations , but doesn't it just blow your mind that other countries can tell another country where they can build and not build in their own capital?  What do you think would happen if the roles were reversed and Israel told us we could no longer build in Washington D.C. because of political relations with a bordering country who thought our land should belong to them?
There is a war going on against Israel that is not a physical war.  Satan hates Israel because it belongs to God.  If you look at it realistically, it makes no sense why someone would want Israel (or Jerusalem).  There's no oil, no industry, the land isn't strategic....it's all a spiritual battle.
The other thing we should know is God's promise to Israel.  And it should make a difference in how we respond. 

 Genesis 12:2-3 (New International Version)

"I will make you into a great nation
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you."

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.  And you can go here and let the White House know you support Israel.