<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><img src="images/stories/mikeevans.jpg" border="0" alt="Dr. Michael Evans" align="left" />I am greatly burdened by today’s news. We must pray. We must intercede. We must go before the throne of grace and beseech God for help for the nation of Israel like never before. </span></p>
<p>An Iranian member of Parliament has gone public with a claim that President Obama sent Iran’s leaders a secret letter asking for direct talks between Washington and Tehran. Relations between the countries have been broken since the hostage crisis during the Iranian revolution in 1979. There are no formal diplomatic ties, and there have been no direct communications for decades. The White House is refusing comment on the authenticity of the story, neither confirming nor denying Iran’s claims.</p>
<p>The question we must ask if this story is true is: What is President Obama planning to tell Iran’s leaders in the talks? What will he offer them? What promises will he make? Will he undercut Israel in an attempt to avoid a war? Will he remain committed to America’s traditional support of the Jewish state and convey that message in uncertain terms? This is a critical moment for Israel. The entire Middle East is precariously balanced on the brink of war.</p>
<p>The bottom line is that Genesis 12:3 is just as true today as it was thousands of years ago when God made the promise to Abraham. Every nation that blesses Israel will be blessed. Every nation that curses Israel will be cursed. I know which side I choose!</p>
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