Brexit: payback time for nations of the world? | 25 Sivan 5776 Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser No shrub of the field was yet in the earth, and no herb of the field had yet sprung up; for Hashem God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground; Genesis 2:5 (The Israel Bible™)   וְכֹל שִׂיחַ הַשָּׂדֶה טֶרֶם יִהְיֶה בָאָרֶץ וְכָל עֵשֶׂב הַשָּׂדֶה טֶרֶם יִצְמָח כִּי לֹא הִמְטִיר יְ-הוָה אֱלֹהִים עַל הָאָרֶץ וְאָדָם אַיִן לַעֲבֹד אֶת הָאֲדָמָה בראשית ב:ה v’-khol see-akh ha-sa-deh te-rem yih-h-yeh va-a-retz v’-khol ay-sev ha-sa-deh te-rem yitz-makh kee lo him-teer a-do-nai e-lo-heem al ha-a-retz v’-a-dam A-yin la-a-vod et ha-a-da-mah Shabbat Inspiration The Sages teach that there was no sprouting of trees because there was no rain, and until man prayed for rain, God held back the heavens. Why all the complications? The Land of Israel is dependent on adequate rainfall during its short rainy season to produce yearly crops. It is God’s design that the Jews living in Israel strengthen their relationship with God through the daily liturgy requesting adequate rainfall and a successful agricultural season. Since God desires a deep relationship with Man, He incorporated within the natural order the need for dialogue between Man and God. Put down roots in the holy soil by planting a tree in Israel » Planting in the Desert Sand! It's amazing what you can grow in the desert! This video shows the innovations used to grow strawberries in the arid Judean desert.   Watch here » Brexit Chaos Could Be Gateway to Messianic Era How does Brexit fit into the scheme of redemption? Is it payback time for some nations of the world? Read more » Jerusalem Daily Photo A solitary carob tree on Mount Arbel, by Yehoshua Halevi. In the Bible, a carob seed is the smallest measure of weight, and the standard weight for measuring gemstones is called carat, named after the carob tree! See more photos by Yehoshua Halevi » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Debra Brooks of Ontario, Canada. Todah rabah! Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “Every Inspirational Verse About Jerusalem” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send me an email and let me know how you are enjoying Jerusalem365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!).   Stay in Touch » Shalom to you all at Jerusalem365! I enjoy reading every inspirational verse about Jerusalem - the joy of the whole earth, the city of the Great King - Psalm 48:1-2. Recently I came across this other verse - Isaiah 33:20 and I thought wow! This city must remain intact, its beacons must not be uprooted again. May the residents of this great city know the peace of GOD that comes through salvation in His Name alone, even the GOD of Israel...Mary Ambula Nakuru, Kenya Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com