The Ninth of Av

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
Matthew 23:37

Beginning at sundown this Wednesday, July 29th, and going through until sundown Thursday marks the ninth of Av on the Jewish calendar. It is this day that Tisha B'Av is observed - the Fast of the Ninth of Av. It is a day of mourning to commemorate the many tragedies that have befallen the Jews. This day primarily commemorates the destruction of the first and second Temples, both of which were destroyed on the ninth of Av. This year, more than any other of the recent past, the Jewish people have started to get a yearning for their long lost temple. Just watch and listen to the Israeli Knesset discuss the Temple and the temple mount that occurred recently.



This is just one more sign post that we are nearing the soon return of our Lord Jesus Christ. As 2 Thessalonians 2 states, speaking about the antichrist, " Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God."



The Bible states there is coming a day in which we shall see a Jewish temple on this mount. A day in which we will mark as the final count down to the return of our Lord. Until then, set aside some time this Wednesday evening and during the day Thursday to pray for Jerusalem.

Even so, come Lord Jesus.
Revelation 22:20