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ALMOST HOME!
Thank God Benjamin Netanyahu won! It's been referred to as a
POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE and has definitely shaken up the liberals!
The immediate future will determine whether Netanyahu will be
able to withstand the challenges to Israel's sovereignty, restore
the Temple Mount to Jewish hands, and strengthen Jerusalem as
Israel's eternal capital - especially since all have been
weakened by the defeated leftists. Unfortunately, to the chagrin
and grief of the religious who voted him in, it already appears
as if Netanyahu will continue Israel's suicidal policy of
appeasement.
Don't be surprised if that vulture Peres has already entered into
secret negotiations with Europe to get installed in a "New
Jerusalem" (Daniel 11:30-32). He would sell out Israel to further
his socialist fantasy, like the Catholics are willing to destroy
the body to save the soul (Daniel 11:14). May we obey GOD'S WILL
to encourage and pray for "Bibi" Netanyahu and his new
administration to "Go by the Book" (I Timothy 2:1-3; Deuteronomy
17:18-20; Malachi 4:4). He desperately needs our prayers to be
strong and align his government with God - not with the
hypocritical international community!
Back Again!
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away; blessed be the name of
the Lord (Job 1:21). In May, while waiting for a promised call
concerning a job prospect in America, my former boss unexpectedly
called me from Jerusalem! He wanted me to come back and work for
him - even offering to pay my way knowing I'd work it off. After
prayerfully seeking counsel from God and men, I later told him if
the offer still stood I'd be happy to be his "indentured
servant." (One of my Irish ancestors had been an indentured
servant). Added to his generous and unusual offer were other
positive indications that it was now time to return to Zion
(Psalms 102:13). To save every precious dollar, I took a bus from
Toledo to Chicago, flew to Toronto, and then on to Tel Aviv. (My
travel agent wants to read my book, Beyond Babylon - Europe's
Rise and Fall). Even though it was my 12th time to Israel, I
still felt the child-like excitement of seeing the Tel Aviv
coastline from the air, and was so thrilled to be "almost home"
(Psalms 126). How disappointed I was to then be DENIED ENTRY! The
American Embassy said (for whatever reason) Israel hadn't
classified my deportation as a deportation, to my advantage, but
had chosen to BLACKLIST me. (I'm still working with my
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur to have the American Consulate in
Jerusalem protest my unjust deportation that occurred last
February. Until now, they've been content to "look the other way"
and PRETEND it wasn't political or religious persecution - to
their shame).
The Israeli representative of the Ministry of the Interior said I
had to request a special visa and/or permission from the Israeli
Embassy in Washington, D.C. to enter Israel. When I said nobody
had informed me of that requirement, he coldly said, "We didn't
have to." I spent the night in a locked room at the airport with
two others - an Italian and a Japanese guy. The various policemen
and women became quite interested in me when they heard me speak
Hebrew, state I'm a member of the Temple Mount Faithful (which is
why I've been blacklisted), and amused when I encouraged them to
vote for Netanyahu and throw Peres out! I had arrived on the eve
of the elections and was on a return flight early in the morning.
Father Knows Best
While laying there in my holding cell, I couldn't believe what I
was going through - again! Satan's every taunt went through my
wearied mind and I just wanted to "die." IT WAS SO CRUEL TO BE SO
CLOSE AND YET SO FAR AWAY from my beloved Jerusalem and friend!
(The airport's only 45 minutes north of Jerusalem). I wasn't even
allowed to call any of my friends or leave the few gifts I had
schlepped. I felt forgotten and forsake by God and didn't even
want to hear anything about "blessings in disguise." I felt God
wanted to see if I would curse Him - which I did not. But I also
didn't feel like rejoicing over my persecution! (Matthew 5:10-12;
I Peter 1:6; James 5:10-11). Actually, I felt like cursing some
of the police until I regained control with the thought: "DON'T
GIVE IN TO HATE. LET LOVE WIN."
God finally began to bring scriptures to my mind, like "blessed
is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me" (Luke 7:23). I
didn't know what God was up to, but past experience reassured me
that God knows what He's doing and Father knows best. It's
presumptuous if we demand God immediately explain Himself to us.
God doesn't owe anybody an explanation! God has the greatest
advantage and perspective because He knows the end from the
beginning. All we need is faith and patience.
A Battering Ram
I've since written the Israeli Embassy, as instructed. I first
waited until their new ambassador, Eliyahu Ben-Ellisar, took up
his post. At least it will testify to Israel's new
administration, just as surely as God used me to witness to their
former government. It also reveals my resolve and determination
to return to Zion, and my undying love for Israel! I WON'T REST
MY CASE UNTIL JERUSALEM FULFILLS ITS CALLING (Isaiah 62:6-7).
I called Gershon Salomon, chairman of the Temple Mount Faithful,
after arriving back in the States and informed him of what had
transpired. He was sad they refused me entry, but confident GOD
WILL PROVIDE A WAY because I'm "righteous." He said, "We love and
pray for you, and know your heart is with us in Jerusalem." He
also felt this new government could "open the gates" before me.
I've also been able to visit him here in Ohio during a lecture
tour he was on in November. It turns out he knows Israel's new
ambassador and will personally write a letter to him on my
behalf. Praise God!
Meanwhile, we must grow where we're planted. I'll do all I can to
repay my former boss and save for my upcoming trip. (Any help
would be greatly appreciated!). It'll soon be made official - by
God and the Israeli government! That's why the dragon's furious!
He doesn't want us to warn Judah he's about to devour them! But
Satan can't stop what God has begun (Nehemiah 2:10; 6:15-16).
We must warn the world that a GERMAN-LED EUROPE is destined to
defeat the American, British and Jewish peoples - with our
complicity! It'll be a rude awakening when the air raid sirens
sound! Wouldn't it be better to return to our God and senses,
rather than to GERMAN TYRANNY and concentration camps?
God's made me hard-headed enough - like a BATTERING RAM - not to
quit (Ezekiel 3:8-9). Please continue to pray that "customs" will
be cleared and this impasse broken. God's Message will go forth!
(Isaiah 45:2; 57:14).
David Ben-Ariel, 1408 Kelsey Ave., Toledo, Ohio, 43605