Passover

Pharaoh had ordered the murder of Hebrew baby boys by casting them into that very river (Exodus 1:22), and now the Nile itself—the instrument of death—was turned into blood. What had been used to conceal injustice was now exposed as judgment. In other words, God was not only delivering His people; He was answering innocent blood with divine reckoning. The first plague sets the tone for everything that follows: this is not just power on display—it is justice being rendered. And when we connect that to the Passover declaration—“in every generation they rise up against us”—we begin to see that God’s response is not passive. He sees, He remembers, and He acts. What was true in Egypt is still true now: the God who judges injustice and delivers His people has not changed.

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Today – Jewish families around the world will recite a powerful line that has been spoken for thousands of years: “In every generation, they rise up against us to destroy us—but the Holy One, blessed be He, delivers us from their hand.” For many, this has traditionally felt like a reflection on ancient history—Pharaoh, Egypt, and enemies long gone. But today, that prayer feels immediate. It feels present. What we are witnessing in Israel right now is not just another geopolitical conflict; it is the continuation of that exact biblical pattern unfolding in real time.

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Israel is currently living in a tension that is difficult to understand apart from Scripture. On one hand, the nation is experiencing real suffering: ballistic missile attacks, families rushing into bomb shelters, communities under constant threat, and lives tragically lost. This is not theoretical—it is the daily reality for millions of people. Yet at the very same time, Israel is advancing. Its economy continues to function, its technology sector is breaking records, and innovation in medicine, cybersecurity, and engineering is still leading the world. In the middle of a multi-front war, Israel is not shutting down—it is overperforming. To the natural mind, this contradiction makes no sense. But the Bible has already explained this dynamic. Exodus 1:12 tells us, “The more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread.” This is not just an ancient principle; it is the defining pattern of Israel’s history. Pressure has never eliminated this people—it has refined them, strengthened them, and accelerated what God placed within them.

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Passover itself is not simply about deliverance from Egypt; it reveals a pattern of deliverance that repeats across history. Egypt was not the end of the story. Neither were Persia, Greece, or Rome. And now, in our own generation, we are watching that same cycle unfold again. The Passover prayer recognizes something profound: it is never just one enemy, and the threat is never truly gone. Yet neither is God’s faithfulness. What is remarkable in this moment is how closely reality mirrors that declaration. Israel is facing enemies on multiple fronts, experiencing global pressure, and navigating a world filled with confusion and hostility—and yet it stands. Not only surviving, but functioning, building, and even flourishing. That is not normal. That is biblical.

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Equally striking is the surge of antisemitism across the world, particularly in places that once felt secure. If someone had said just a few years ago that Jews would be harassed on American campuses, synagogues vandalized, businesses boycotted, and violence tolerated in the streets, it would have sounded absurd. And yet, here we are. What makes this even more difficult to grasp is that it defies every logical explanation. Antisemitism has existed when Jews were weak and when they were strong, when they were assimilated and when they were distinct, when they had a nation and when they were scattered. There is no consistent natural explanation for its persistence. But Scripture again provides clarity. Jesus said in John 15:18, “If the world hates you, know that it has hated Me before it hated you.” When societies reject God’s moral order, they inevitably turn against the people through whom that moral order was revealed. This is not merely political; it is deeply spiritual.

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At the same time, Israel’s strength in this moment cannot be ignored. This is a country smaller than New Jersey, located in one of the most unstable regions on earth, facing constant existential threats—and yet producing world-changing advancements across nearly every sector. That is not normal by any historical or geopolitical standard. It reflects something deeper than resilience. It reflects calling. Isaiah 49:6 declares that Israel would be a “light to the nations,” and that calling does not pause during war. If anything, it becomes more visible. Even under pressure, Israel continues to bring life, healing, and innovation to the world. That is not accidental—it is purpose being fulfilled in real time.

This moment also serves as a warning, particularly to the West. As societies move further away from biblical foundations, confusion, instability, and moral inversion follow. History shows that when civilizations abandon objective truth, they eventually turn against those who represent it. We are seeing signs of that now. Antisemitism is no longer hidden—it is increasingly open, normalized, and in some places even celebrated. This should concern not only Jewish communities but anyone who values truth, order, and liberty. Because historically, hostility toward the Jewish people has never remained isolated—it signals a broader unraveling.

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For Christians, this is not a moment for neutrality or silence. It is a moment for clarity. Standing with Israel is not about politics; it is about alignment with Scripture. Psalm 122:6 still calls believers to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” To stand for Messiah and against antisemitism is to stand for the heart of God. To support Israel is to recognize His covenantal faithfulness still at work in history. This does not mean ignoring complexity or refusing to grieve loss wherever it occurs. It means refusing to accept false narratives and choosing to stand in truth.

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As Passover is celebrated, that ancient declaration carries new weight: “In every generation, they rise up against us… but God delivers.” This is not a distant memory—it is the present reality. The names and faces change, the methods evolve, but the pattern remains. And so does the outcome. Yes, there is war. Yes, there is loss. Yes, there is global confusion. But there is also something undeniable: a nation still standing, a people still called, and a God still faithful to His promises. Israel is not collapsing under the weight of this moment. It is continuing exactly as it always has—pressed, refined, and preserved—as part of a story that God Himself is still writing.