Often overlooked, the re-establishment of the Nation of Israel is among the greatest miracles of all time. God is standing with Israel and we must, too.
If you ever doubt God’s Word or wonder whether miracles happen, look to Israel.
No people group has ever been dispersed throughout the world multiple times, suffered so greatly, and yet survived with an intact language in a nation whose heritage and landmarks date back thousands of years.
Ancient Egypt, Persia, Babylon, Rome, and Nazi Germany – they’re all gone. Yet, Israel and the Jewish people have survived.
Out of the ashes of the Holocaust, in 1948 a small population of about 600,000 Jews with no air force except a few private planes defeated the attacking armies of Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and a contingent of soldiers from Saudi Arabia.
Vivid Proof for God’s Word: When I visit the Holy Land, I see vivid proof that God’s Word will come true even if it takes a great deal of time to see its fulfillment.
+ + A mountaintop experience unlike any other!
There is no place like Israel to strengthen one’s Christian faith. Likewise, there is not a better way to embolden our future Christian leaders and foster better U.S.- Israeli relations than a Holy Land experience. That is why we launched Covenant Journey for Christian college students who have leadership potential.
Covenant Journey is a 10-day visit to Israel that introduces college-age evangelicals to the Jewish state. And it’s already making a huge impact! I’ve seen with my own eyes how it’s reaching the hearts and minds of young evangelicals – the future leaders of the American church.
Describing her experience, college student Lauren said, “I am not the same person I was when I left for Israel; my faith is deeper, stronger, and I am awakened to the geopolitical realities of the nation of Israel….”
+ + Covenant Journey provides an immersive experience in Israel that is life-changing.
Launched in 2014, we have taken over 500 students from 143 small and large Christian, private and public schools, including prestigious schools such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Duke, and more.
Students are selected through a rigorous screening process. Then, because few, if any college students can afford an educational visit to Israel, those chosen pay only $500. The rest of the Israel experience is underwritten by donors, people like you.
Your generosity will send more of our best and brightest young evangelicals to the Jewish state and give them the worldview-shaping experience of a lifetime.
+ + We are raising up a new generation of Christian leaders through this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
God is moving among these young people and in Covenant Journey we have a ministry platform like no other to impact this generation.
• At 23, Jennifer is the youngest woman elected to the Florida House of Representatives in the history of the state. She has successfully sponsored several pro-life bills in Florida’s legislature and decided to go on a Covenant Journey tour at the end of 2015. Upon her return, and now only 24-years old, Jennifer co-sponsored a resolution opposing the Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
• Hannah is from the University of Georgia and spent her summer interning on Capitol Hill in Liberty Counsel Action’s Washington, DC, office.
• Tom spent the summer interning in Ariel, Israel, working with the Mayor’s office and developing new media and outreach programs. Erica and Nicole also spent the summer interning in Israel.
+ + Israel Advocate on Capitol Hill
Jonathan Alexandre is Liberty Counsel Action’s and CIDI’s Director of Public Policy, working on Capitol Hill in our Washington, DC, office. He went with our Liberty Ambassador Counsel tour of Israel in 2012, remaining in Israel for an entire summer. He lived in a home of Orthodox Jews and worked for the Jerusalem Center for Public Policy.
Now he advances our shared Judeo-Christian values in the nation’s capital. Our Washington, DC, office works not only with Congress, but also with various state and local legislative bodies and law makers.
While Jonathan advocates for Israel and other important issues, he also helps train college students in public policy. Covenant Journey alumni who excel in leadership and who have an interest in public policy have the option to intern in our DC office. They get firsthand, real-life experience.
+ + All these opportunities are only possible because of friends like you who give to Christians in Defense of Israel and the unique Covenant Journey program!
Truly, there is nothing like it. Students are impacted for a lifetime. It’s a powerful and transformational trip – one that builds faith and inspires students to be compelling goodwill ambassadors for Israel and the Jewish people.
+ + Every Gift Matters
Every penny invested in Covenant Journey delivers a much greater long-term return, transforming students into forceful champions of Israel. And that’s urgently needed now because evangelical support for Israel is softening.
For an investment of only $3,000 per student, we can transform a young life that will have a long-term impact on the future of America and Israel.
Will you give a gift of any amount now to make that happen? No gift is too small and your gift will help keep our nation’s bond with Israel strong.
Click here or on the Covenant Journey logo to make your best gift possible.
Because this is an investment with tangible long-term benefits, I ask you to give generously today.
Thank you for your friendship and love for God’s chosen people!
Sincerely,
Mat Staver, President
Christians in Defense of Israel
P.S. In addition to what the Bible says, Israel is the United States’ greatest ally in the Middle East. Israel is the only place in the Middle East where religious liberty and democracy flourish. Our Western culture, law, policies, and Judeo-Christian values are rooted in Israel. Indeed, our Christian faith was born in Israel.
Covenant Journey is already making a huge impact. Your generosity will raise up a new generation of influential and energetic pro-Israel voices. Please give now.