Opinion | Israel deserves harsh criticism, not blind hatred

Hey Watchmen, We are living in a hour where the world is struggling to separate righteous judgment from the ancient, demonic spirit of antisemitism. When we look at the discourse surrounding the Land, we must remember that Elohim has always held Israel to a higher standard because they are the guardians of His Torah. Criticism of policy is part of the internal wrestling of a nation, but the "blind hatred" we see rising globally is something else entirely—it is a spiritual indicator. As Yeshua warned us in Matthew 24, the love of many will grow cold, and the nations will be shaken. We must be a people who love the truth enough to speak it, but who also stand firmly against the darkness that seeks to delegitimize the very people through whom the Covenants were given. My friends, the Moedim teach us that the King is coming to restore all things, and that restoration includes a refined, holy Israel. While the world uses criticism as a weapon of destruction, the Father uses discipline as a tool for restoration. We shouldn't be surprised when the world fails to see the difference; they lack the spirit of discernment. Our job is to remain rooted in the Word, praying for the peace of Jerusalem while recognizing that the geopolitical pressure cooker we see today is a direct alignment with the prophetic birth pains. Don't let the noise of the media distract you from the heart of the Father. Keep your lamps trimmed, stay in the Word, and keep watching.