Are These the So-Called Last Days?
- TG
- Apr 22, 2020
- 3 min read
God alone knows the exact times He has set, yet many believers in the Messiah and also Orthodox rabbis affirm that, “We hear the footsteps of the (approaching) Messiah.”
We don’t know where in “The Last Days” we are right now, but I am thoroughly convinced that we are already living in them.
At this point we don’t even know who is responsible for Covid-19, be it the bats or be it Chinese biological laboratories – but God is in control, and He foresees the future.
This is the reason why it is so important to take literally, the words of our Teacher – Yeshua, “Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near” (Luke 21:28 NKJV).

Covid in Israel
Many people say that Israel is doing just fine, relative to other countries; since we have quite a low percentage of deaths. On the one hand, we must thank God for His faithfulness upon Israel, especially in light of some deep, accumulated problems in our health care system. He is mercifully helping us.
Nevertheless, there are whole sections of the population that have a higher rate of infection. These include the ultra-Orthodox communities and some of the Arab towns.
I am writing this to encourage you to pray for your own countries. In addition we ask for your prayers for continued protection in Israel and for God’s heavenly intervention in the lives of people, not only for their health but also for their salvation!
Politics in Israel
Sadly, we are in a prolonged political crisis as well. This is a very strange situation and it “steals” a lot of energy, momentum, time and resources. After three elections and many financial problems, let’s pray the new unity government can actually lead Israel.

Perhaps the Lord is speaking to you in this invitation for intercession on behalf of Jerusalem:
“I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; They shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the Lord, do not keep silent, and give Him no rest till He establishes, And till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.” (Isaiah 62:6-7 NKJV).
Our Family

I was born in the USSR and lived there till the age of 22. Then I made aliya (immigrated), and here I am, living in Israel for 29 years! Maybe my past and the controlling regime in which I was raised taught me not to be open. As a result, I rarely write about my dear family. But it seems to me that now is a good time for a change.
One of my daughters married recently. Almost immediately afterward, social distancing began and restrictions were activated. My daughter and her husband didn’t have the time to rent their own apartment. So now, we are nine people under one roof. Actually, we have another nice young man, a refugee from an “un-named country” living with us. So we are ten people. On the one hand it is not boring, but on the other, it is not always easy! When it’s time to broadcast a service, the house gets even fuller, with technicians and musicians. If you are interested, follow this link to watch https://www.youtube.com/user/ReturntoZion/videos
And there is of course, the task of feeding everybody. The issue is not just buying the food…but preparing it! We received a brand-new nickname from our congregation. They call us “the Barracks.”
Continuing to Minister
We endeavor to broadcast live-stream three times a week in a mixture of Russian and Hebrew: a Shabbat service, worship and prayer times, and a mid-week lesson with me. For sure, we miss the opportunity to hug people, but the list of subscribers for the streaming services is growing, and now we are working to establish contact with our new viewers. Please, pray for us in this task.
As for the ministry “Return to Zion”, we continue to distribute humanitarian aid with hundreds of food packages for the needy and elderly. We are in constant phone contact with new immigrants. Many are stressed and fearful, and we attempt to reveal the Lord to them. We ourselves also need Him.
That is all for now. Please do not forget us in your prayers. We ask the Creator in the name of Yeshua to sustain you!