While I was filming my latest message, “Blessed to Bless,” I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit so strongly. It was one of those sacred moments when the Word of God suddenly comes alive — when a familiar verse carries a new depth and urgency.
In that moment, I knew the Lord was speaking clearly to my heart:
“Remind My people that My covenant with Israel still stands.”
From the very beginning — from Genesis to Revelation — the story of Israel is woven into God’s eternal plan for redemption. The covenant that God made with Abraham was not temporary or symbolic; it was an everlasting promise that reveals His heart for His people and His purposes for the world.
“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse.”
Genesis 12:3
These words are not just history; they are living prophecy. They are as true today as the moment God first spoke them. Every believer who loves the Lord is invited to step into this same covenant — to align with God’s heart for Israel and to walk in the flow of His blessing.
Through Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah, we have been grafted into this promise (Romans 11). The blessings of Abraham now flow through faith in the Messiah. When we bless Israel, we are not performing a symbolic act — we are positioning ourselves in the spiritual stream of God’s favor.
God’s Faithfulness Never Changes
Israel’s story has never been an easy one. From the days of Abraham until now, this land and these people have faced wars, exile, persecution, and misunderstanding. Yet through every generation, one truth remains: God is faithful.
Even when His people turned away, He never turned His back on them. Even in exile, He preserved a remnant. Even through centuries of scattering, He watched over His covenant and brought His people home again.
God has never canceled His Word. He has never broken His promise. He has kept Israel — not because we deserve it, but because He is faithful.
The return of the Jewish people to their land in our generation is not a coincidence; it is fulfillment. It is the visible sign that God is still writing His story, still restoring His people, and still proving that His covenant stands forever.
When we bless Israel, we are not merely supporting a nation — we are declaring that the God of Israel is alive and faithful to His Word.
A Battle of Words and Spirit
Today, it often feels as if the entire world is turning its words against Israel. The headlines, the protests, the hatred — they are not simply political expressions. They are symptoms of a deeper spiritual conflict.
Anti-Semitism is not just an opinion or a social issue; it is a spiritual attack. It is the enemy’s ancient attempt to destroy the people through whom God chose to reveal Himself and to bring salvation to the world.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
but I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
John 10:10
When the enemy cannot destroy through war, he tries through words — words that curse, twist, and deceive. But the Bible makes it clear: to curse what God has blessed is to stand in opposition to His purposes.
Yet the opposite is also true. When we bless what God blesses, we align ourselves with Heaven. We invite His light, His protection, and His abundance into our lives, our families, and our nations.
When They Curse — We Bless
Even as hostility toward Israel grows, our response as believers must be different from the world’s.
“Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”
Luke 6:28
This is not weakness — it is spiritual strength. While others choose hatred, we choose prayer. While others spread lies, we speak truth. While others curse, we bless.
Many who speak against Israel today are not truly enemies — they are deceived hearts, blinded by misinformation and spiritual darkness. Yet even for them, God’s mercy is still available.
When we pray for Israel, and also for those who oppose her, we reflect the very heart of Yeshua — the heart that still reaches out to the lost, the broken, and the deceived.
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May those who love you prosper.”
Psalm 122:6
To bless Israel is to pray for her — to intercede for her people to know their Messiah, to cry out for peace in this land, and to believe for revival to spread from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
Prayer is not a small thing. It is the bridge between Heaven and earth, where God’s promises are fulfilled. Every time we pray for Israel, we are participating in prophecy and standing as watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem.
Blessed to Bless
The message of “Blessed to Bless” is not only about Israel — it is about obedience. It is about choosing to stand where God stands, to bless what He blesses, and to trust His Word even when the world rejects it.
It has never been about Israel being perfect; it has always been about God being faithful. And if we want to walk in His blessing, we must carry His heart — for Israel and for the nations.
When we choose to bless, we step into the current of divine favor. We become partners in God’s redemptive plan — vessels through which His light and truth can shine in the darkness.
In a time when the world is dividing, this truth calls us to unity with Heaven — to stand on God’s side of history.
May we be found faithful in this generation — blessed to bless, standing firm in God’s covenant, and carrying His love for Israel to the ends of the earth.
Blessings and Shalom,
Pastor Israel Pochtar
