In the Messianic Jewish community that I’m part of, we define ourselves as Jews who are at the same time loyal to Yeshua as Messiah and Lord, and loyal to the Jewish community with its values and traditions. This can be a balancing act at times, but it also unlocks a prophetic vision for the restoration of all Israel, not just individual Jewish people, through Messiah Yeshua. This restoration, in turn, is to be the source of blessing for all of humanity. “For if their rejection means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead?” (Rom. 11:15).

This vision was rekindled in the late 60s and early 70s as many Jewish people got swept up in the Jesus movement of those days. Today’s Messianic Jewish community was pioneered at that time and on through the 80s, but in North America it’s been in a less dynamic mode in recent years. In contrast with our early days, we are missing:

• Unabashed enthusiasm for Yeshua and his rule present and future.
• Active moving of the Spirit of God among us.
• Simple and powerful reliance on Scripture.
• Constant concern for Jews who need Messiah and how to reach them.

I request prayer for our community to be renewed on these four vital points. We also need prayer for:

1. Spiritual awakening among the Jewish communities of North America, including (and probably starting with) our existing Messianic Jewish community.
2. Our community to have a new level of influence and impact in the wider Jewish community, with boldness and wisdom in sharing the good news of Messiah, and many Jewish people of all ages responding.
3. Renewing our founding vision in terms that younger Jewish people can understand and find compelling, and which remain true to Scripture.
4. The growth of a thriving prayer network within our community.

Russ Resnik

Rabbinic Counsel

Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations

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