Crossing over

Submitted by the rose on Wed, 08/12/2009 - 03:48

Shalom Mispochah,

Hebrew means to cross over. We know from the book of Deuteronomy that the Hebrews crossed over the Jordan River to the hope of a brighter safer future. They made a decision and trusted God to get them across. Determined they walked that path by faith.

For over 2,000 years in exile, the Jewish people got integrated into society, cultures, marriages and intermarriages.

The Jewish people have experienced external pressures through history through biblical times up through WW2 and Hitler.
In history, the Jews were have been targeted as the scapegoats for the downward spiral of western economies. We know that when a nation's economy declines, other aspects of society are troubled also. So who to blame?

Even integrated non-religious Jews were identified as Jewish down to 3-4 generation and subsequently percecuted and murdered, in the millions.

What can we learn from history? History can indeed repeat itself. We know that from 20th century genocides of not only Jews but of people of the former Yugoslavia.

Today I got the news that an African-American US congressman from Georgia, David Scott, had some group painting a large swastica on his sign outside his office.

The rose symbolizes life.

Take a proactive stance. Do not accept bigotry, hatred and racism in any form at any time.
Stand with Israel, and care about your neighbour as Yeshua commanded. Do as He dis, follow Him. Walk as He walked. Love as He does.

If not now, when?
If not me, who?

Rev. Martin Niemoeller:
(Protestant minister, concentration camp survivor, Germany)

"In Germany they first camefor the Communists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up for I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak up for I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, but I didn't speak up for I was a Protestant. Then they finally came for me - and by that time no one was left to speak up."

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