David Yeagley is the great-great-grandson of Comanche leader Bad Eagle. 
The present conflict in Gaza appears to be one of those points in history in which the entire world is affected by what happens in the Promised Land, the land of Cana’an, the adopted home of Abraham and the Jewish people.
Will Israel commence with a ground assault now, after three days of air strikes?
Israel says Gaza assault ‘war to the bitter end’, reads the Washington Times headline today. Of course, the assault means to end Hamas–the terrorist organization (according to the Bush White House) which has provoked this terminal action by Israel. The White House defends Israel. But, as of this day, the Hamas rocket attacks on Israel actually continue. It is an ‘all-out’ war between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed Hamas.
And the conflict will certainly affect the incoming Hussein adminstration in the new Black House, the new alien, black African Communist administration posing as an American institution. Bloomberg news already well notes this. Israel is like a thermometer of world issues, a laboratory, a testing ground. (Indeed, Barak Hussein Obama may end up acting more American than he ever dreamed or intended–just to survive as a mock president. His Third World nature and ideology will not serve him well when dealing with Israel. Israel stands for everything he despises when it comes to social values. Israel is an achiever, not a dependent, at least in behavior. Hussein may have to face that fact in a most humiliating way. No race card trumps the Jews’.
So, what makes Israel so important in the world? Is it some inherited right? Is it the result of superior manipulation of political and social circumstances? How could so few be so powerful? Why is the world apparently mesmerized by Israel?
These are impossible questions. There is one observable fact, however, which may be useful. In all Biblical history, there was never a time when Jews congregated in Cana’an, their Land of Promise, without the direct ordination and guidance of the Lord. Indeed, once Abraham was promised the land, and actually bought a piece of it (the cave of Machpelah–in which to bury his wife Sarah), the only time the Jews were not in the Promised Land was when they were fulfilling some mysterious prophecy, or suffering the affects of their disloyalty to their Creator. This is the Biblical record. It follows then that anyone who professes to have a serious belief in the Bible simply cannot exclude the idea that Providence has provided the modern nation of Israel (1948). It is not necessary to have some evangelical, prophetic understanding of times and events; it is not important that one have an indisputable scriptural justification for the existence of Israel today. It is the simple fact that, historically, there was never a time when the Jews were in Cana’an that wasn’t brought about by the God of Israel, according to the Bible. Is today’s Israel some historical fluke? I say, probably not. I don’t see how any believer could say so.
Certainly, in sheer secular terms, the Jewish people have as much “right” to have and be a nation as any other people, if “right” is the appropriate terminology to employ in the discussion. Even if one says no, like the Muslims, atheists, and other anti-Semites, and attributes rather Israel’s remarkable success to the result of their superior intellect, manipulation, politics, prowess, etc., one still has to acknowledge that Israel is unique in the world, and that the reason so few are so powerful has something more to do with the failure of the world, rather than the wrongness of Israel.
The outcome of Gaza 2008 shall be telling, for sure. It will affect the future of the world. We can only pray and trust that it will be for good. I don’t see how anyone can see Israel as an enemy of the world, or an inimical influence. Israel does not choose enemies, but rather only those appropriate and necessary to respond to. So, how can Israel be the superior cause of all the problems of the world, and the minority underdog at the same time? The world needs to consider that. The gainsayers of Israel need to recognize the fundamental contradiction in their accusation gainst the Jews.
(And remember one thing: America had nothing to do with the establishment of the modern state of Israel. Not one rifle was given. Not one bullet.)
6 responses so far ↓
1 David Adams // Dec 29, 2008 at 11:41 am
Since the days of Abraham through Jesus through Europe and America, the Jewish people have had a rendevous with destiny that has and will continue to have an exceptional effect on the future of us all.
2 David Yeagley // Dec 29, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Yes,indeed. They just shouldn’t be hated for that! Alas, they are. Well, I should say, people are envious, frustrated, and don’t really know what to think fo the Jews.
The Jews had bad rep, really, since the sons of Jacob. Since Jacob himself. There were some good times in Egypt, thanks to Joseph, but, that didn’t last. The rest has been fearful, resentful responses of the world. Amazing.
3 David Yeagley // Dec 29, 2008 at 12:11 pm
I’m sorry Obama upsets me so. He’s really a very cool individual, just the wrong black man for the job. Doesn’t deserve it, not being an American Negro. Think of that. The man is not an American Negro. As far as we know, anyway.
(I get very defensive of American blacks when something like this happens!)
4 duxx // Dec 29, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Doctor Yeagley:
I believe that defending a democracy in a region dominated by Monarchies and Dictators can only be seen in our national interest. The standard of living enjoyed by Israelis starkly contrasts that of their neighbors. This, I believe, is the primary reason the poisonous ideologies (both religious and political) are tolerated by these authoritarian regimes. Without the distraction of blind hate, the common citizens might ask why their lot is not better in a region blessed with vast riches. Further, we should pray that both your and my misgivings about the next 4/8 years of BHO will not be realized. Time will tell.
5 Robert Berger // Dec 30, 2008 at 8:53 am
The whole question of whether Israel has a “Right” to exist is moot.
It’s an established nation. But muslim fanatics want to destroy it and kill as many Isreali citizens as possible.
And we can’t just give into the demands of the Palestinians, Iranians and other Arabs and Muslims and just resettle millions of Jews elsewhere. That’s totally unfeasable. And we can’t just allow hostile Muslims to destroy the country.
Therefore, we have to defend Israel period, however we can.
6 David Yeagley // Dec 30, 2008 at 9:26 am
RB, We all feel that, surely. However, support is critically important, and having the right view of the situtation is important. The right “justification” seems paramount, when it comes to political rhetoric.
After all, the so-called “Palestinians” think they have a “right” to be there, and to rid themselves of Israel. (That latter part is what everyone forgets!) So, indeed, it’s not about RIGHTS. It’s about the will to exist. This comes about, or is executed, by force. Finally, the bigger guns win out. We can only pray that the righteous have the bigger guns.
My title was a echo of the whole Muslim protest, which is the seat of the problem. They think Israel has no RIGHT to exist as a state, as a nation. A completely unjustified attitude? There are some orthodox Jews who share this strange concept.
Therefore, my observation: the Jews have never come together in Cana’an before without the hand of Providence. Therefore, I’d be really careful about opposing them! That’s the scriptural foundation. I don’t know what else people think they can go on. This is the Jews we’re talking about here. Not the Laplanders, or the Arapaho.
Well, other peoples have a certain scriptural foundation for their existence, too, but sometimes, they really don’t. And even if they once did, the Lord moves them out if they violate their probation. Now, that’s ancient talk there. Personally, I believe it’s true.
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