Holy Calling

"The Jews may have a tough exterior, but they are the sweetest people you could ever meet." So says an American Christian woman who is involved at Christian Friends of Israel, a ministry exclusively serving the Jews—holocaust victims/descendants, terrorist victims, refugees, young military members, etc. It is clear that Lori has a heart for the Jews—and a calling from God to serve in this country. She represents so many evangelical Christians who take seriously the words of Scripture to "pray for the peace of Israel."

We walked back to our hotel through a Jewish neighborhood after our meeting with Lori. A sign on a wall warned passersby not to be immodestly dressed in their neighborhood. I was dressed quite modestly, but still felt highly conspicuous. I wondered if these Jews thought of me as one of those Christians who was zealous to change their culture by pointing out their empty laws that have been fulfilled by the Messiah 2000 years ago. I am glad to know there are at least two Christian ministries in town that serve this people with grace, not judgment.