I would tell seminary students, “You are here this moment, this second, this minute, this hour, on this planet, in this this solar system, in this universe, for a reason – you are no mistake. God makes no mistake!” 

We all have flaws and are inconsistent. Each day, we must renew our commitment to the Lord.  “It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22, 23).  A reminder that every morning we get to have a do-over!

God uses you – flaws and all… Look at the imperfect heroes of our faith:

1. Noah was a drunk.
2. Jonah ran from God (see Jaffa video below).
3. Naomi was a widow.
4. Joel went bankrupt.
5. John the Baptist ate bugs.
6. Peter denied Christ.
7. Abraham & Sarah were too old.
8. Isaac was a day dreamer.
9. Jacob was a liar.
10. Leah wasn’t beautiful.
11. Joseph was abused.
12. Moses stuttered.
13. Gideon was afraid.
14. Samson was a womanizer.
15. Rahab was a prostitute.
16. Jeremiah & Timothy were too young.
17. David had an affair and was a murderer.
18. Disciples fell asleep while praying.
19. Martha worried about everything.
20. Samarian woman was divorced more than
21. Zacchaeus was too small.
22. Paul was too religious.
23. Lazarus was dead (and yet Jesus used him).

Whoever Saves a Life!

“Whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world” (Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5; Yerushalmi Talmud 4:9).

Jewish sages embraced the importance of a human being. They understood that life is precious and valuable as the Talmud (Jewish commentary on the Bible) verse above explains.

Your outstanding dedication and generosity enabled us to provide thousands of meals for those who need it most, both children and Holocaust survivors in 2022.  The gospel has been presented in word and deed.  Your partnership made this happen.

God, in His sovereignty has chosen you to be part of our ITM family – flaws and all.  I am deeply moved by your faithfulness to His calling upon your life.  You have an important place and space in God’s Kingdom.

Thank you for your partnership helping us to meet goals, ending the year strong, feeding more kids and Holocaust survivors.

May God, bless, your family, and Israel Today Ministries beyond measure in 2023!

Shalom and Blessings,

Until He comes, we are

Together Under His Wings,

Dr. Jeff

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1 Peter 1:3 – 5, Certainty!

1 Peter 1:6 – 9, Suffering, Joy!

(In a world of uncertainty, Peter’s message brings hope).

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