WALLS

The Walled City of Jerusalem


When you make a trip to Israel -- and visit the "Holy City" of Jerusalem, you will notice quickly that this city has two distinctive things:   (1) It's a city "on the hill" -- you always have to "go up to Jerusalem" -- because geographically it sits on a hill, and (2) It's a walled city.

Centuries ago the settlers (the people of Israel) built the city with WALLS.  Walls serve a two-fold purpose -- (1) Keep the people inside for safety, and (2) Keep the "enemy" outside the walls.

What is amazing is that many of these walls are centuries old, and are still standing.  All  along the wall, you will notice different stones -- we were told that during the centuries different civilizations "rebuilt" the walls -- it's like a timeline of progress.

Several sections of the wall have great significance, Biblically. I want to point out two today.

PINNACLE OF THE TEMPLE

This "corner" of the wall, we were told, is the site where the Devil took Jesus, during the "temptation" and suggested to HIM that HE throw himself over the wall, and God's angels would rescue HIM.  Remember what Jesus said ....."Tempt not the Lord".  So often we need to be reminded that the supernatural is not a toy -- or something we must "show off" to draw attention.  God is definitely a "supernatural" God and His miracles are for today!  But remember that everything God does is for HIS GLORY -- not mine, and they are always on HIS TIMETABLE.  Just a thought today!

EASTERN GATE

When I was a child, I used to hear the saints singing -- "I will meet you in the morning, just inside the Eastern Gate....."

I've often wondered what they were talking about .... and then we saw this gate in Jerusalem.  Note that it is sealed.  Centuries ago, soldiers closed the gate - sealed it up.

Tradition says that when the Messiah comes, HE will open that gate!

It's exciting to know that NOW -- the Messiah has come!  HE is already here -- and HE is waiting to open the gates of our potential and destiny. All we need to do, is let Him in!!!

Oh yes, I don't doubt -- when Jesus returns to the city, one day soon, HE will open that Gate and walk back into the "Holy City", bringing peace and justice to the world. He will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

Thought you might like to see some WALLS today.  Be blessed and BE READY for the King to come!