In December we will host the first 1,000 pastors and leaders taking part in our Ambassador Program. This is truly going to be a world-changing, destiny-altering, Holy Spirit-empowered event.
And it is so important. We’ve seen the world turn against Israel. A few weeks ago more than 150 countries voted to recognize Palestine as a nation. And tragically we’ve seen support for Israel dropping fast—not just around the world, but here in America, and that drop is especially large among young people.
Even within the church, young evangelicals support Israel at rates less than half of what the older generations do. This is a problem today, but it is a deadly threat tomorrow because today’s young people are tomorrow’s leaders.
If this trend is not reversed, Israel’s safety and stability will be undermined in dangerous ways. My friend Prime Minister Netanyahu has told me personally more than once that the most important thing we can do for his nation is reach the next generation with the truth.
And that’s exactly what the Ambassador Program will do. We are training leaders and equipping them to reach young people, countering the lies being told about Israel with the truth and effectively speaking out on behalf of the Jewish state and the Jewish people.
The leaders have signed up. The government of Israel has stepped up in a miraculous and unprecedented way, partnering with us on this event, and they are paying for all the travel and lodging expenses—which is almost 90% of the total. What an answer to prayer! What favor from God! You and I are in partnership with Israel in a way no Believers have ever been before.
But the total expenses for this event are about $5 million, and that means we must raise $500,000 immediately—on top of all the other things we are doing to bless and help suffering Jewish people.
The costs for venues, lighting, audio/visual equipment, cameras, staging, signs, and so much more are staggering. The eyes of the entire nation of Israel will be on this event. The Jewish people are going to see a massive demonstration of Christian love and support—something many of them have never seen before. We have to do this right, despite the financial burden.
When I took this challenge—and it is impossible in the natural for us to be able to do all that needs to be done—to the Lord in prayer this morning, He directed me to share the need with you.
Today you and I have an opportunity to do something truly great for God…something that will shape the future and change the course of nations…and something that will have an eternal impact. But the only way that can happen is if friends like you share the vision and help provide the resources to make it possible.
This first meeting of new ambassadors and leaders and voices for Israel is just the beginning. Next year we are working and planning for 10,000 more…and even more in the years beyond. God has given us a 100 year plan—something that will be impacting the world long after we are gone.
So today in obedience to God’s direction I am laying this need before you and asking for your help. I am praying that thousands of friends and partners will give $50 or $100. I am praying that hundreds will give $500 or $1,000. And I am praying that God will touch the hearts of a special few to give $5,000 or $10,000 or even more.
This is the most important thing we can do for Israel right now. This is a powerful investment in the future of Israel, America, and the entire world. This is God’s work, and I’m asking you to be part of making the miracle happen.
I’m so excited to see what God is going to do through the Ambassador Program and all the rest of the work of the we are doing in Israel and around the world. Please be as generous as you can and send your special gift today.