Zola Levitt Ministries Blog

By Mordechai “Myles” Weiss

Dickens spoke of the best and worst of times in his classic “A Tale of Two Cities.”  A timeless phrase, it applies just as well now as it did in his 19th century Britain and France. It is a literary homage to Isaiah’s milenia-old aphorism, “Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you”(Isaiah 60:1). Centuries later, Yeshua would refer more than once to the light of God rising in Him, His followers, and increasing as darkness grew in this world. So it goes today.

Our journey to Israel last month yielded some powerful footage of the great blessing that Israel and her “Sons of Promise” have brought to the world. It was very satisfying to capture fruitful, life-giving works in technology, medicine, ministry, music, and reconciliation. We are looking forward to the finished product of the series.

At the recent Messianic Leaders Roundtable, Katharine and I were further blessed by the growth and maturity in love that we experienced among the attendees. Host Jonathan Bernis of Jewish Voice Ministries provided a forum (at his own ministry’s cost!) for a diverse group of Jewish and gentile leaders to interact and learn from one another. It exceeded our expectations. We felt welcomed and received great feedback for the ZLM projects as well as our ministry to Beth Shalom and Beit Abba in California.

This gathering was a living expression of the unity called for in Psalm 133 and John 17.

The Messianic movement is maturing.

Not only was more grey hair, less hair, more “fat bones” in evidence – there was a notable presence of love for the Master and one another. A commitment to one another’s success was the tone set by Jonathan. I found myself crying more than once, in gratitude at the precious experience of unity, where “God commands the blessing.”

As war and rumors of war increase, God is raising up His remnant around the world.

Light is shining in the darkness.

Shalom=

By Myles Weiss

As we in America prepare for the upcoming elections, I am not surprised that the issue of support for Israel is on the back burner. My prayer is that the third debate will expose each candidate’s true heart regarding the Jewish State.

Why?

Because civilizations have come and gone based on their treatment of the tiny population of God’s (sometimes reluctant) Chosen People.

Where are the Assyrians, Babylonians. Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans?

Gone from the world stage … although the Ottomans are on a crash course with modern cultures for a resurgence of their “Golden Era.”

Islam believes it will dominate, as even the most cursory view of their current propaganda testifies.

Here in Israel, Palestinian Media Watch ( PMW) under the leadership of Itamar Marcus (friend and frequent interviewee of ZLM) has recently revealed a stunning but predictable fact.

Currently “number 7 with a rocket launcher,” to paraphrase old time rock ‘n’ roll radio parlance, is the song, “On the Way To Jerusalem”, which proclaims the future of a “Judenrein” (JEW-FREE) Middle East, with all the cities of Israel in the control of Arab Muslims.

“Jaffa, Acre, Haifa, and Nazareth are ours.

[ I ], Muhammad, sing about the Galilee and the Golan (Heights).
Jaffa, Acre, Haifa and Nazareth are ours.
[ I ], Kabha, sing about the Galilee and the Golan (Heights).
From Bethlehem to Jenin is Palestinian,
Ramle, Lod, and Sakhnin are Palestinian.
Nowhere is more beautiful than Jerusalem;
no matter how much we travel
From Safed to Al-Badhan (near Nablus) is Palestinian;
Tiberias and Ashkelon are Palestinian.”

This is the “partner for peace” that Israel is required to negotiate with, by the USA and the UN.

God help us all.

By Myles Weiss  

As the nominees put forth their ideas on the stage of American presidential politics, I am listening for God. Is there a sound coming from either that reflects ANYTHING of the heart of God, His values, His way of administering life. I believe I am hearing an undercurrent, a sound of something that reminds me of His character.

It is hard to hear because the candidates are on their best behavior, putting forth their most well-honed platitudes and focus-tested “facts.” Both are charming and schooled and as I try to set aside my leanings and cautions, I think one sounds more … presidential.

Of course I am looking forward to the foreign policy debate because of my vital interest in America’s relationship with Israel. Israel is not only the “canary in the coal mine” for the Middle East and any hope of sanity and civilization in that troubled region. It is the “canary” for determining America’s place in the prophetic future of planet Earth! If we do not adjust our approach to the nations and governments in that area, we will lose out with God, as has every country that has opposed Israel throughout history. Genesis 12:1–3 is the standard, and those who bless and curse the children of Abraham will receive God’s fulfilled promise.

I pray daily for our government. On the day that President Obama was elected, at dawn I sat in a Scottish guest house in Jerusalem. As my traveling charges slept peacefully, the Arab kitchen man and I watched America’s election returns. He joyfully exclaimed “Hussein Obama, Hussein Obama. My friend, this is good for my country, Palestine, and good for America!”

I was quiet.

I had no confidence in John McCain, but I worried about our country’s choice.

But a still, small voice seemed to remind me, “Pray for your new president, that he might grow in office, like Harry Truman.”

I did.

For several years, I exhorted congregations and groups where I spoke to pray FOR our president.

Now America has another choice to make.

Can a presidential election make a difference?

I am not sure.

We all need to vote—either for continuation or the possibility of a change.

Even with a new president, this country will have to dig out from the consequences of past legislative choices.

Again, I will be in Israel when America makes its choice.

Genesis comes to mind. I pray that America chooses to be on God’s side as the Day of the Lord approaches.

We are truly living in “interesting” times.

by Myles Weiss

Years ago I wrote an article begging the Muslim world to put forth voices of reason, love, or at least, a sense of humor. I called it “Waiting for Martin,” and with tongue in cheek, I searched the horizon for a Martin Luther reformer, a Martin Luther King restorer, or a Martin Short comic representative who could help the Muslim world laugh a little at itself. Stop proving that the ‘religion of peace’ is the opposite of that moniker by lightening up and joining the rest of us in flawed humanity. No way.

In fact, our own government is now joining the fray on the side of those within Islam who would outlaw free speech, especially any humorous fun poked at Allah or Mohammed. Of course, it is fine to defame and demonize Jews and Christians … just DO NOT EVER say anything offensive about Islam. Imagine my delight when I read the following, written by an Egyptian journalist, Imad al-Din Hussein, a columnist for Al Shorouk, Cairo’s daily newspaper:

“We curse the West day and night, and criticize its [moral] disintegration and shamelessness, while relying on it for everything. … We import, mostly from the West, cars, trains, planes … refrigerators, and washing machines. … We are a nation that contributes nothing to human civilization in the current era. … We have become a burden on [other] nations. … Had we truly implemented the essence of the directives of Islam and all [other] religions, we would have been at the forefront of the nations. The world will respect us when we return to being people who take part in human civilization, instead of [being] parasites who are spread out over the map of the advanced world, feeding off its production and later attacking it from morning until night. … The West is not an oasis of idealism. It also contains exploitation in many areas. But at least it is not sunk in delusions, trivialities, and external appearances, as we are. … Therefore, supporting Islam and the prophet of the Muslims should be done through work, production, values, and culture, not by storming embassies and murdering diplomats.”

Hallelujah! A “Martin” is here. However, we shall see what fate befalls him for daring to speak out about the religion of “pieces.” Let’s pray for his safety and an increase in his platform and influence.