Amid a world that is increasingly polarized, the relationship between the Christian faith and Israel is once again taking center stage. For many believers, Israel is not just a historical or political topic, but a spiritual reality deeply connected to the Scriptures. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible presents the people of Israel as part of God’s redemptive plan, a plan that is still active and calls the church today to look with attention, humility, and commitment.
This spiritual awakening has not always been obvious to everyone. In a recent interview, Guatemalan Christian leader and missionary Pastor Amil Cabrera, of the ministry Esperanza Global Hoy, shared how, even after knowing Jesus, for years he did not pray for Israel nor understand its central place in the Bible. It was only through deep study of the Scriptures that he began to notice how many promises were directed specifically to the Jewish people. As he expressed, “The entire Bible speaks of Israel, and many of those promises still have a purpose today.”
The conversation also addressed the reality of the church in the Middle East. Although small in number, these are communities of faith that are strong, full of conviction, and dependent on the Holy Spirit. Unlike other regions of the world, growth here is not measured by crowds, but by faithfulness, perseverance, and a genuine pursuit of God. As mentioned in the interview, God is not limited by numbers, but works powerfully through those who seek Him with all their heart.
Another key point was the rise of antisemitism worldwide and the church’s spiritual responsibility in response. Beyond political opinions or media narratives, believers are called to respond through prayer, biblical teaching, and love. “Blessing Israel is not an ideological stance, it is a response to the Father’s heart,” stated Pastor Cabrera, recalling the promise God made to Abraham to bless those who bless his descendants.
For all these reasons, the call is clear. To pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for the people of Israel, and for the church in the region is not a secondary option, but part of our spiritual life. May we lift our voices in intercession, ask for discernment to understand the times we are living in, and align ourselves with what God is doing today. Prayer is a concrete and powerful way to participate in His purpose.
