Campaign of Israel

The Reason Behind the Campaign of Israel
Every year we visit the Holy Land, taking with us the prayer requests of thousands of people, because we know that for many, the Campaign of Israel is the opportunity to achieve the things that seem impossible to the human eye. Mount Moriah will witness the faith of those who believe. The prayer requests of those who will trust 100% of their lives to God will be taken to this place that saw the manifestation of God’s power, in the past.We know there are many people that are unhappy with their lives, and no longer accept to live paycheck to paycheck, in severe debt, marriage problems, watching how a loved one drowns in addictions and diseases.
There are also those who, without having a significant problem, still have the dream of achieving something that seems increasingly more distant every day. For those people we’ll be holding this special Campaign. Your life has to change! In this occasion, Bishops and Pastors will be praying for you in the place that witnessed what was probably the biggest action of faith by a man – Mount Moriah. There, Abraham offered his son – Isaac - to God. Such an incredible example of pure faith made God scream from Heaven twice – the first time to tell Abraham to stop and spare the boy and the second to swear that He would bless him. “Then the Angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time out of heaven, and said: “By Myself I have sworn, says the LORD, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son— blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies. In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” (Genesis 22:15-18) “And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” (Galatians 3:29) The promise is already there! Now it’s up to us to take action! Why participate in the Campaign of Israel? The history of Israel is marked by sacrifice, and sacrifice is the extreme expression of your faith. Abraham is a great example of that. God asked him to sacrifice his own son, and Abraham didn’t deny God what He asked. Consequently, he saw God’s greatness in his life. And that has happened with people around the world, who participated in this Campaign and did their sacrifice. Faith with works brings results to your life! In this special edition of Faith Works™, you’ll be able to see a little of what God has been doing through the materialization of faith. He has shown that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Use your faith, participate in the Campaign of Israel and, by your faith, your life will change. Why Israel? The Bible says: “Yes, many peoples and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD.” (Zechariah 8:22) Why Mount Moriah? It’s certainly easier to pray in a valley rather than at the top of a mountain. It’s easier to reach, faster to get to and doesn’t involve any sacrifice. There are fewer difficulties in a valley. And yet, among the people of Israel, mountains were perceived as holy places. In climbing a mountain people’s faith was awakened! In other words, by climbing to the highest place we can, we show that we are truly serious about seeking God. Standing on the top of a mountain is like we’re getting rid of everything that could physically separate us from God. It’s just Him and us! Physically speaking, the ground is much lower than the skies, and so, by climbing a mountain we reveal a desire to be close to God. Climbing a mountain was without a doubt, a way for people to demonstrate their faith. When God would see the attitude of the people climbing, He would understand that their goal was to seek Him. God revealed Himself to Moses on a mountain. The first to climb a mountain to erect an altar to the Lord was Abraham, though. Mount Moriah was the place where Abraham sacrificed Isaac to God. Later, God would instruct Solomon to build His Temple there. During the consecration of the Temple, God promised, “Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place.” (2 Chronicles 7:15) The Temple is not there anymore, but the place remains the same. There, your prayer requests will be presented to God. Campaign of Israel – 13th December 2009