Why Israel still matters: The faithfulness of God in a modern miracle

In the heart of the Middle East, where headlines often highlight conflict and division, one truth remains unchanged: God’s covenant with Israel. For many — including myself, a Palestinian believer in Jesus — this is not an easy truth to embrace. But as I studied the Bible with an open heart, I found something deeper than politics or pain: a faithful God who keeps His Word.

God’s Covenant With Israel Is Unbreakable

Some say Israel is just a temporary nation. A historical accident. Destined to fade away like every other empire. But that’s not what God says.

This isn’t about politics or national pride. It’s not about who’s right or wrong in a centuries-old conflict. This is about the Word of God, and the unchanging nature of the God who spoke it.

Whether you support Israel or struggle with her existence, as many Palestinians understandably do, we must come to terms with what Scripture teaches:

God’s covenant with Israel still stands.
And God never breaks His promises.

“This is what the Lord says, He who appoints the sun to shine by day... only if these laws vanish from My sight... will Israel ever cease being a nation before Me.”
— Jeremiah 31:35–36

That’s not temporary. That’s eternal.

Justice Would Condemn Us All

Yes, it’s true—Israel has sinned. So has every other nation. Including my own people. Including me.

When we speak of “justice,” we must remember: true justice would leave none of us standing.

“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
— Romans 3:23

If God dealt with us strictly based on justice, we would all deserve judgment—Jew and Arab alike.

But the good news of the gospel is that mercy triumphs over judgment.
At the cross, Jesus took the justice we deserved, so that God could offer forgiveness to anyone who believes.

A Palestinian Perspective Transformed by Scripture

I didn’t always believe this. I grew up with questions, pain, even anger. I know the Palestinian experience firsthand.

But when I came to know Jesus, I couldn’t read the Bible honestly and still hold on to bitterness or revisionism.

I had to confront the truth: If God’s Word is true, then His covenant with Israel still matters.

And the more I read, the more I saw:

Israel’s story isn’t about political power—it’s about a God who fulfills what He promises.

“I will bless those who bless you… and through you all nations will be blessed.”
— Genesis 12:3

“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.”
— Romans 11:29

Why Israel’s Survival Is Not Political—but Prophetic

From the beginning, God made a covenant with Abraham—a promise that didn’t depend on human perfection, but on divine faithfulness.

Even when Israel turned away, God said He would never fully reject them:

“Yet for all that... I will not reject them or abhor them so as to destroy them completely, breaking My covenant with them.”
— Leviticus 26:44

Their survival—through exile, dispersion, persecution, and war—is not proof of their righteousness.
It is proof that God keeps His Word.

“He who scattered Israel will gather them and will watch over His flock like a shepherd.”
— Jeremiah 31:10

“Then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you and gather you again from all the nations where He scattered you.”
— Deuteronomy 30:3

If God’s Promises Fail, None of Us Can Stand

Let me say this plainly:

If God canceled His covenant with Israel, I could not be a believer in Jesus.

Because that would mean God changes, forgets, or fails.

And if that’s true, how could I trust Him to forgive my sins?
How could I believe John 3:16 or Romans 10:9?

But I do believe—because the God who made a covenant with Abraham is the same God who raised Jesus from the dead.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
— Hebrews 13:8

He is faithful to Israel.
He is faithful to me.
And He will be faithful to you.

This Is About God’s Glory, Not Israel’s Greatness

Let me be clear: this is not about saying Israel is always right. She’s not. No nation is.

But her existence is not a political accident—it is a fulfillment of prophecy and a testimony of God’s mercy.

“I am not doing this for your sake, O house of Israel, but for My holy name’s sake.”
— Ezekiel 36:22

If God is glorified through Israel’s restoration—even in her brokenness—then the same God can be glorified through your story, through mine, and through the Church in every nation.

Prayer, Not Politics: A Call to the Church

So what should we do?

As followers of Jesus, we are not called to pick sides in political terms—we are called to align with God’s Word and God’s heart.

Pray with me:

• Pray for Israel — not just for protection, but for repentance and a revelation of their Messiah, Jesus.

• Pray for Palestinians — not for revenge, but for mercy, healing, and salvation through the same Savior.

• Pray for the Church — to rise above tribalism and speak with both grace and truth, filled with the Spirit of Jesus.

What Can You Do Today?

• Pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6)

• Read what the Bible says about Israel’s future (Romans 9–11, Ezekiel 36–37, Isaiah 49)

• Share this message with someone who needs hope and biblical clarity

• Ask God to give you a heart that loves both truth and people—even those who disagree with you

Reflect on These Truths

• Jeremiah 31:35–36 — Israel will never cease to be a nation before Me

• Romans 11:29 — The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable

• Psalm 85:10 — Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed

• Deuteronomy 30:3–5 — God will gather His people again

• Ezekiel 36:22 — God acts for the sake of His holy name

Final Word

Israel is not transient—because the Lord is eternal.
His promises do not fail. His covenant does not break.

And His mercy, shown at the cross, is wide enough for Jew and Arab, Israeli and Palestinian, every tribe and every nation.

I believe in Jesus because I believe God keeps His Word.