WJC president urges leaders to focus on Jewish future, not antisemites | The Jerusalem Post
The president of the World Jewish Congress warns that antisemitism is surging globally, making it dangerous to be visibly Jewish, urging leaders to focus on the Jewish future rather than on antisemites.
Psalm 140:1-2
Direct Principle“Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; preserve me from violent men, who plan evil things in their heart and stir up wars continually.”
Why this passage
Psalm 140 is a lament and imprecatory prayer of David, asking God for deliverance from malicious enemies who plot violence. The plain sense is a cry for divine protection against those who actively scheme harm against the righteous.
This principle applies directly to the surge of antisemitism described in the article, where Jewish people face danger simply for being visibly Jewish. The psalmist's plea for preservation mirrors the urgent need for protection in today's climate of hatred.
The psalmist cries out, "Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; preserve me from violent men, who plan evil things in their heart and stir up wars continually." The surge of antisemitism described in this article echoes the ancient hatred that has dogged God's chosen people, a hatred that ultimately stems from the enemy of all righteousness.
Yet the call to focus on the Jewish future rather than on the antisemites is a wise one. Scripture reminds us that God has not rejected His people, and that their preservation and ultimate restoration is a sign of His faithfulness.
Pray that the Church would stand with the Jewish people in this hour, not only in prayer but in tangible acts of solidarity.
Today's Prayer
Pray for the safety and resilience of Jewish communities worldwide, and for the Church to be a faithful friend and defender of the Jewish people against rising antisemitism.
Further Scripture
Additional passages that illuminate this event, each grounded in a distinct interpretive lens.
“I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Why this passage
This verse is part of God's covenant with Abraham, establishing a principle that extends to all of Abraham's physical descendants. The promise is that God will treat nations according to how they treat His chosen people—blessing those who bless them and cursing those who curse them.
The surge of antisemitism described in the article represents a dishonoring of the Jewish people, which according to this covenant brings divine consequences. This is not a prediction of immediate judgment but a statement of God's sovereign alignment with His covenant people.
How it applies
The global rise in antisemitic attacks and rhetoric, from Australia to the US, places nations in a perilous position under this covenant promise. Christians should recognize that standing against antisemitism is not merely a political or social duty but a matter of aligning with God's declared purposes.
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