For me, there’s something beautiful about stepping back and looking at the Bible, not as a collection of books, but as one great story.
It’s the story of my Father God… of who He is, what He’s done, and how far, in His love, He’s gone to bring us back to Him.
And right in the middle of that story is a tiny nation called Israel, chosen, loved, and set apart for something far bigger than themselves.
So, let’s take a walk through that story together.
First, and this is important to remember, we need to understand from the beginning: God’s Desire for Family.
When God created the heavens and the earth, He wasn’t just making a planet; He was creating a home. A place where He could walk with His children, talk with them, and share His heart.
But in the garden, when Adam and Eve chose their own way over God’s, something broke. Sin entered the world, and that perfect fellowship was broken and lost.
But here’s the thing about God our Father: He never gives up. Right there in Genesis 3, He whispers a promise: someone is coming. Someone (Jesus) who will crush the serpent (Satan) and heal what was broken.
Now this is where the call of Abraham comes in.
So, fast-forward a little in the Bible, and we meet a man named Abram. Just an ordinary man living in a pagan world. And God says, “Leave your home, your comfort, your security; I’m going to make you into a great nation. Through you, every family on earth will be blessed.”
That’s where Israel’s story begins, not with greatness, not with power, but with a promise from God the Father.
Abraham believed what God said. And because of that faith, a covenant was born.
A covenant that would carry through generations and to this very day, even when Israel stumbled, even when they wandered.
So, Israel, according to the scriptures, is a people set apart by God in this world.
God’s hand stayed on Abraham’s descendants.
With Moses, He brought them out of Egypt, parted the seas for them, and led them into a land of promise.
At Mount Sinai, He said something so tender and powerful: “You will be my treasured possession… a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” (Exodus 19:5-6).
Wow!
Israel wasn’t chosen because they were impressive. They were chosen because God loved them. Because He had a plan for them.
Their calling was simple but profound: to be a light to the nations. To show the world what it looks like to walk with the one and only true God.
Now, as the years passed, kings rose and fell. Prophets cried out, calling the Israelites, His people, back to God. And woven through their words was a thread of hope: the Messiah (Jesus) is coming.
Isaiah spoke of a suffering servant (Jesus). Jeremiah promised a new covenant written on human hearts. Every word pointed forward to the One who would change everything.
Jesus: Who would be the fulfillment of this story.
Then, silence broke.
A baby was born in Bethlehem. Not just any baby. God in the flesh.
Jesus stepped into history, the promised One from Abraham’s line (Jewish), the Son of David, and the Savior of the world.
Through His life, death, and resurrection, the brokenness of the garden was healed. The distance between God and humanity was closed.
And here’s the part that still takes my breath away: this salvation wasn’t just for Israel. It was for all of us. Jew and Gentile (us). Near and far. Every tribe, every tongue, every nation. Anyone who would believe in Jesus.
The early believers exploded with life as the gospel went out into the world. Gentiles, people like you and me, were welcomed into the family of God.
Paul said it beautifully in Romans 11: that we, as Gentiles, are grafted in. We share in the promises given to Israel, not by replacing them, but by joining them in God’s great plan of redemption.
So, we need to understand why God’s Faithfulness to Israel, even today.
And you know what’s even more incredible? God isn’t done with Israel.
Romans 11:26 reminds us that one day, Israel (who rejected Jesus) will recognize Jesus as their Messiah. God’s faithfulness hasn’t wavered for a moment. His covenant still stands today.
Why does this matter for Us!
Because this story, God’s true story, is also your story. It’s the story of a Father who never stops pursuing His children. Of promises made and promises kept. Of a love so deep and so fierce that it crosses every boundary to reach us.
Israel was chosen to shine that light. And now, through Jesus, that same light burns in you and me, if we believe in Him.
If you ever wonder whether God sees you, whether He has a plan for you, look back at this story. See His faithfulness. See His relentless love. And remember:
You were always a part of this story, dear friend. You are chosen. You are loved.
To add to all this is one big truth: it’s important to understand why the world often harbors such deep hatred toward both the Jewish people and Christians. It’s not just history, politics, or culture; it’s spiritual.
From the beginning, Satan has hated what God loves. He knows that Israel was chosen to bring forth the Messiah and that believers today carry the message of salvation to the world through this Jewish Messiah.
That’s why the forces of darkness have always opposed them. This hatred is not just human; it’s a reflection of a spiritual battle that will continue until Jesus returns and establishes His kingdom of peace and righteousness on this earth.
And friend, this is coming very soon.
All you have to do is look around. The signs are everywhere. Chaos in the streets. Confusion in the hearts of people. Right is called wrong, and wrong parades itself as right. Evil is celebrated, and holiness is mocked.
Doesn’t that sound exactly like what the prophet Isaiah warned about?
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness…” (Isaiah 5:20)
We are living in a world that feels upside down. But for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, it’s not hard to discern that we are in the last days.
Jesus Himself told us to watch for the signs. In Matthew 24, He spoke of wars and rumors of wars, nations rising against nations, deception running wild, and love growing cold. And we’re watching it unfold right in front of us.
One of the clearest signs He gave us is this: “In that day I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people (the world).” (Zechariah 12:3)
Israel, that small, miraculous nation, would become a stumbling block to the world. And look at the headlines today. Look at the protests, the anger, and the hatred. It seems like the world is turning against Israel at an unprecedented pace.
But let me remind you, this is not just politics. This is not just history repeating itself. This is darkness at work, driven by the enemy who knows his time is short (Revelation 12:12).
The forces of hell are raging because they know what’s coming.
But here’s the good news: Jesus said, “When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” (Luke 21:28)
What does that mean for us?
It means we don’t live in fear. We don’t give in to despair when we see the world unraveling. We look up. We lean into the hope we have in Jesus. Because soon, so very soon, He will return to make all things right.
So my friend. Don’t let the chaos shake you. Let it awaken you.
Let it remind you that every promise He made will be fulfilled. He’s coming for us, and until that day, we stand firm, we love boldly, and we shine the light of Jesus in a world that desperately needs Him.
RJ (Rox) Nolin