The Christian Agency for Israel

We can learn a lot from the Israelites and their example of faith and trust in God. No matter what challenges we face in life, we can always turn to God for strength and guidance. As the Bible says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6). So let's follow the example of the Israelites and trust in God, no matter what life throws our way.

The Bible tells us that the heavens declare the glory of God (Psalm 19:1). And as we witness the beauty of a sunset in Israel, we are reminded of the majesty and power of our Creator. No matter where we are or what challenges we face, we can find hope and comfort in the knowledge that God is with us and watching over us.
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“Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the hip. Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy..."
Isa. 60:4-5

“For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession”

Deuteronomy 7:6

It’s only a few days until the end of the year, and your last opportunity to give a tax-deductible gift and plant a legacy tree in Israel!

Plant a tree in the Forest of Life in Israel in your loved ones’ honor, or as a prophetic statement for your own life about the upcoming year.

The Christian Agency for Israel (CAFI) and Bishop Robert Stearns and Eagles’ Wings are partnering in a historical initiative to plant 300 trees in the Forest of Life on the hills surrounding Jerusalem.

Your gift of $50 will take care of planting and tending each sapling you order, or be a Cypress Charter Member by planting a grove of 20 trees.

This New Year, be a part of making the desert come to life in Israel, and you and your loved one can see that tree in person on a future trip to the Holy Land with CAFI.

www.cafi.co.il/plantlife

“Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the hip. Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy..."

Isa. 60:4-5"

"When Israel was a youth I loved him, And out of Egypt I called My son."
-Hosea 11:1

Wishing you a peaceful and restful Shabbat.

"So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation." Gen 2:3

"We are celebrating aliyah with 70 thousand olim who came to Israel since last year's Aliyah day. This number of immigrants warms Israel's heart, especially since we haven't seen this many immigrants in the past 20 years," stated Minister of Immigrant Absorption Pnina Tamano-Shata (National Unity).

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/363754

Yom Ha'aliyah: Israel welcomes over 70 thousand immigrants since November 2021 Over the past decade 6,440 physicians, 2,552 nurses, and 22,400 engineers moved to Israel and 22,000 immigrants enlisted in the IDF.

"For thus says the Lord of hosts, '...he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye.'”
Zech. 2:8

CAFI is honored to partner on the Forest of Life project this holiday season with Eagles’ Wings Ministries and Bishop Robert Stearns. We have committed to planting 300 trees in the hills around Jerusalem—a prophetic act that is near to the heart of God (Micah 4:4) and a tangible witness to the Jewish people for generations to come.

Would you prayerfully consider becoming a charter member of the Forest of Life?

It only costs $50 to plant and sustain one tree.

For more info or to give visit: https://www.cafi.co.il/plantlife

CAFI connects Christian communities to Jewish communities, through love, respect, and relationship to promote reconciliation, support for the road of Aliyah and absorption into the Jewish homeland, and humanitarian aid and for millions of Jews.

The Bible promises that Israel will be regathered from the nations in great numbers. At CAFI we are passionate about serving the Jewish people making Aliyah to the land of Israel. Do you share in this passion?

“I will whistle for them and gather them, for I will redeem them; and they shall increase as they once increased. I will sow them among the peoples, and they shall remember Me in far countries; they shall live, together with their children, and they shall return.” (Zech. 10:8-9)

"With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord:
'He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever.'"
-Ezra 3:11

One of our favorite verses concerning Israel:

"...the Lord your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you and gather you again from all the nations where he scattered you. Even if you have been banished to the most distant land under the heavens, from there the Lord your God will gather you and bring you back. He will bring you to the land that belonged to your ancestors, and you will take possession of it. "

-Deut. 30:3-5

At the Christian Agency for Israel, we believe God lifted that banner in 1948 (and even before!) when Israel miraculously became a nation again after 2,000 years.

Do you?

Here is a look back at some historical pictures of Israel. Thanks be to God for the rebirth of this nation! 🇮🇱

Today's prayer for Israel:

"Father, strengthen Israel to walk in a way that You would consider worthy; to walk in their highest calling and escape all compromise that they might stand before You victorious in full obedience."

Inspired from 2 Thes. 1:11

Check out this amazing free resource from Jack Hayford on why believers should stand with Israel!

Click this link to download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NxtWMJUqFz3pTuvG_gWJJ95fYNzF497Z/view

Father, let me see the a glimpse of the light of Your glory as You gave to Moses, Isaiah, and Ezekiel! Amen.
(Ex. 33; 34:29-30; Isa. 6; Ezek. 1).

We partnered with Eagles' Wings for the annual 'Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem Day.' This powerful event inspires Christians, Jews from all around the world to fullfill the biblical command to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Ps. 122:6)."

Watch our senior leaders Chris Granzow and Bishop Robert Sterns in a special report on CBN News by clicking the link below!

https://www1.cbn.com/content/annual-prayer-peace-jerusalem-day-inspires-christians-jews

Annual 'Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem Day' Inspires Christians, Jews At the annual Day of Prayer for Jerusalem gathering in Israel's capital recently, the message of the biblical command to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" was honored by both Christians and Jews. The hope is to inspire a younger generation to take part in blessing Israel.

Bishop Robert Sterns, one of our senior leaders, has a phenomenal teaching sharing how understanding God’s covenant with Israel is a key to the believer’s life.

Check out "Israel: A Dividing Line" here: https://eagleswings.org/israel-a-dividing-line/

Israel: A Dividing Line - Eagles' Wings Israel: A Dividing Line Robert Stearns shares how understanding God’s covenant with Israel is a key to the believer’s life.  

What is your favorite Israeli meal?
Photo courtesy of Fairouz Cafe

“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.”
Psalm 37:23-24

Father give me insight into Your Word, will, and ways. Give me wisdom on how to live before You that I may walk in intimacy with You.