The Nerve

Lamp in a Corner is a Christian blog.  It must be written in the light of what the Word of God says.  It should not, therefore, contain comments that disrespect the government or its officials. (1Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-7)  Sometimes, that is a tall order, and we fall short of the standard God has set for us. 

It would be easier if those we elect to govern us would not behave in ways that get our goat, but it is helpful to remember that the above referenced passages were written during the Roman Empire when it was ruled over by Nero (some sources say Claudius).  The church and the apostles themselves were being persecuted by Rome.

Often, it has been necessary to be critical of some of the things our government or the people running it are doing.  At times, flippant remarks have wormed their way into this blog.  An effort will be made not to do that in the future.  With that said, please understand that we are not perfect, yet.  We are a work in progress that will be finished when we are called home to be with Jesus in heaven. 

It is with “all due respect,” then, that we take issue with the way Israel has recently been treated by Senator Charles Schumer, President Biden, and others.  Sen. Schumer has called for Israel to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the way the war in Gaza is being conducted.  President Biden is pressuring Israel to bring the hostilities to an end before they achieve their goal of destroying Hamas.  They both have made public statements to that effect, and Sen. Schumer spoke from the floor of the US Senate. 

It looks to me like the Democrats at all levels of government have failed miserably in their responsibility to keep our nation safe.  Doesn’t it seem to you that it takes a lot of nerve, therefore, for them to presume to tell Israel how to defend themselves - while they have been under hostile fire from Hamas and Hezbollah for years, and most recently since October 7, 2023? 

The Israelis have been surrounded by enemies for 75 years.  They have fought several wars to keep them at bay.  Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other Iranian proxies want more than just to destroy the nation state of Israel.  They want to destroy their culture, their religion, and the Israeli people themselves – completely.  It is fair to assume that Sen. Schumer and President Biden have been made aware of that information.  It appears that they feel free to ignore it when they feel the heat from their political base. 

It is necessary, therefore, for US Citizens to respectfully and peacefully petition our government to give Israel all the support it needs to defend themselves from existential threats to the safety and security of its people.  Furthermore, we must allow the Israelis to defend themselves without our “advice” or interference.  In Israel, it is not a matter of politics.  It is a matter of survival.