Does God choose sides in a War?

Sure we've heard of stories that causes us to quickly dismiss either by shrugging off, eyes rolling, draw dropping, eye mincing skepticism. Its that kind of different news or rumor.  But some, you must admit is nothing short of dumbfounding that you jihadists are admitting to this!
 

What I would like to know is, "Do you believe this report?"  "Do you think God chooses sides?" "Does God have a stake in this war?" Afterall, isn't God a God of Peace and Love and all that is good?
 

Before we go there though, I must share with you this very relevant question, after a recent Pro-rally facebook post I made a very close  friend of mine, ask me..."But what about the Palestians though? My heart aches for both sides."
 

In a nutshell, I explained my position as to why its wasn't difficult for me to take on Stand with Israel; as Israel has no choice but to defend herself as any Sovereign State would and should.

 

But does God choose sides in a war?

 

Let's look at each one and see what is God's position on any war that threatens Israel as a Nation, or the Jewish people's identity.

The first question really is irrelevant. For most if not all believers in Christ, its very likely that by faith they would agree that its not impossible nor that it would surprise them. Not so much because its the Nation of Israel per se, either. But because in their own personal walk of faith, they too have experience what the average non-believer would call non-sense or irrational. 1 Corithians 1:27

The second question, however, is where both my friend and many of us would struggle to be politically correct. Because as a core value we know and for most part believe I'd think, that God is a just God. 2 Thessalonians 1:6.

Although its more complex that this text in 2 Thessalonians. The implication is there and suggests that if God is just then is He for justice. Now justice is not about what looks right or even feels wrong. For justice to be achieved there might even seem to be choas. Ultimately, though it's what vindicates the one that is in the right or rightstanding with God's will and purpose. That means, we should not limited our view of the (choas) mess. Despite the mess; look at the Message the Sender of that Message is sending. 

To bring that closer to home, let's look at the wars fought and won by Ancient Israel. One example is a very well known story of Joshua. Joshua commanded the sun to stand still. God honored Joshua's request. Why?

Well maybe that answer lies in part , that it was God's will to fulfill His promise in and though Joshua a foreshawdower of Messiah. Interesting that the first official war was that of conquering Jericho. The very first victory and miracle as a Nation Under Fire was over Jericho. And it might get you thinking why Jericho? OR better yet, "Where is Jericho today?'

Jericho is the oldest city in Israel (possibly the most Anciet still in existence, followed by Damascus) and is located West Bank. The Hezbollah regime (rivals of Hamas regime) has settled and operated attacks towards Israel from there. Today Hezbollah is backing the Palestinian "resistance" in Gaza to try defeat Israel. So Jericho that was important enough for God to have Israel conquer as its first "land and capital of the Israelites." I'd say that God chooses side. It ironic that Jericho today is under Palestinian control. So God is also not a bully. Because if He was, Jericho could not have changed hands from the side of His people to the hands of the enemy. It means, the is a message in the mess despite the choas.

In fact, while Joshua was fighting in the midst of it, Moses hands were lifted up and when they would be down, they (Israelites) would loose. Moses, hands was not the omen of good or evil. It represented the will of God. What was the will of God? In Duetoronomy 31 Moses prophecied over Israel and Joshua even before Jericho was to be captured.

That lead us to answering the third question, "Does God have a stake this war?"

If we should take the prophecy of Moses as literal, and if history confirms that Jericho was indeed captured by ancient Israel, then I'd like to suggest that, God does have a stake in this war. I'd like to go future and say its not about who's right or wrong, or who agrees or don't. It really boils down to one, and only one fact that trumps all. That God is more determined to save Israel that Israel is determine to save itself.
 

See for yourself, first hand...in Zephaniah 2:4. This is a prophecy for our time. Gaza like Jericho was a part of the orignal estate given to ancient Israel.His promises are irrevocable. Romans 11. See the headlines today of the people of Gaza spoken of here in Zephaniah. See and remember it is the same God that defended and defeated the enemies of Israel. Why because His promise seed is from and within His covenant forever.
 

So there are three main cities that is in existence today (Jerusalem, Damascus, and Gaza) that has been prophesied over but those prophecies are yet to be fulfilled. Will this be the war that will bring about those prophecies? Will we be the generation that will behold these amazing battles and victories.
 

Finally, do you think that when these prophecies are fulfilled the Jewish Nation of Israel will have time to debate about who said what?  Zechariah also prophesied about their reactions, and its exciting! Take a moment and read it for yourself. Zechariah 2:4 also Jeremiah 47:5

I've a code red alert in my Bible that prophecy thousands of years ago before this war that Ashkelon, Ashdod and Gaza  will be abandoned. 

Yet another reason to add, that God does have a stake in any war that involves Israel as a Nation, and the Jewish identity.If so, we are to be mindful that if God takes up a cause against those that are against His plan and purpose, we don't need to agree. Because our opinions doesn't count. 

Whether or not you believe that god would take sides in a war or side against innocent Palestinians. Please bear in mind this war is not against innocent civilians --- it's against radical Islamists that are set on the destruction of God's inheritance and apple of His eye.  

But what's amazing to see is that militants of Islam admitting to what could be an apostasy in their religion. By admitting Israel's God out ranks their god.

In another online article by Arutz Sheva headlines it seems for most part (maybe not so much by ultra Orthodox Jews) such miraculous statement is not a thing of the past. As they reflect on how far they have come whilst upon against all odds:-

"The Jewish nation’s existence for six millennia is a miracle. There is no single Jewish life without a miracle. Miracle is an essential part of our belief; it is a gem of Jewish folklore. It is a source of our hope in the dark, and it is a gift of our dreams. And we know why – because these miracles are true."

What would be even more amazing beyond these headlines, is if devout Islamists can see the miracle and confess in awe the power of Israel's God; that unconverted Israelis and our devout Jewish friends come to the knowledge of Yeshuva.  

And we continue to pray that even now they are.