April 14
“And the house when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house while it was in building” (1 Kings 6:7).
Solomon illustrates the fourth divine principle to ensure God’s glory. When you follow God’s plan in your individual, family, and church life, you will find unity, co-operation, openness, fellowship, and spiritual joy in living together. Otherwise there is strife. When we have God’s plan, and we know our ministries, there will not be any jealousy. Much work has suffered because of jealousy.
Even as God’s servants, we can be jealous of each other, and it brings loss. There is no doubt about it; we may have to pray together for a whole night or longer to make sure of God’s mind. And then we find oneness. “Lord, make me like Samuel, thy true mouthpiece, that I may know Thy message and have Thy authority and boldness to give that message”. “Lord, make me like Hannah, that knowing thy need, I can learn how to pray, and have the privilege of meeting that need, as Hannah did, when she offered her son to the Lord”.
“Lord, give us men like David; men after Thine own heart, who will be completely free from
worldly wisdom; and who can receive Thy pattern”. “Lord make me like Solomon, a man of
peace, building God’s temple by living stone fitly joined together by unity and openness. It is only by such oneness that we can finally see God’s glory coming down.
New Christian Prayer Church
Hatikvah – Israel National Anthem History, Meaning & Facts
📄 Hatikvah




Hatikvah
“Hatikvah” (Hebrew: התקווה, meaning “The Hope”) is the national anthem of Israel. The anthem expresses the aspiration of the Jewish people to live freely in their historic homeland.
History
The lyrics of “Hatikvah” were written in 1878 by Naftali Herz Imber. The poem was originally titled Tikvateinu (“Our Hope”) and reflected the longing for a national homeland.
The melody is derived from a Romanian folk tune, which was later adapted and arranged for the anthem.
“Hatikvah” became widely used among Zionist communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was adopted as the national anthem in 1948, following the establishment of the State of Israel.
Lyrics and Meaning
The anthem focuses on themes of hope, national identity, and the historical connection of the Jewish people to the land of Israel.
Its central idea is the enduring hope of returning to Zion and living as a free nation.
Legal Status
Although used as the national anthem since 1948, “Hatikvah” was formally recognized by law as the national anthem of Israel in 2004.
Cultural Significance
“Hatikvah” is performed at official ceremonies, national events, and international occasions. It serves as a symbol of national identity and historical continuity for the State of Israel.
See also
- Zionism
- National anthem
- History of Israel
References
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