What About Israel Bonds?

The end of the War of Independence in 1948 found the newly-reborn State of Israel in a state of economic exhaustion. From Europe and North Africa, Holocaust survivors and displaced persons flooded into Israel by the tens of thousands. Its treasury was empty, its economy was in danger of collapse and its already meager resources were drained.

During this difficult time, the government of Israel had to conceive a way to raise capital for its continued survival. On September 3, 1950, David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, met with a group of 50 American and Israeli leaders in Jerusalem’s King David Hotel. They decided to bring the idea of Israel Bonds to the American public. In October 1950, Golda Meir met with American Jewish leaders in Washington, DC, to lay plans for launching Israel’s first bond issue in the United States.

Bond Dollars at Work
Since its inception in 1951, Israel Bonds has been a bridge between Israel and worldwide Diaspora. The principal objective of Israel Bonds is building and developing the economy of the modern Jewish state. It has been embraced by individuals from all walks of life the world over, and has not defaulted in paying off mature bonds.

From 1990 to present, Israel Bonds have funded massive efforts to absorb immigrants from Russia and Ethiopia.

Israel Bonds has helped transform the country from a desolated and deserted country with nearly nil prospects for economic growth into one of the world’s leading industrialized nations. Israel Bonds continue to be an essential component of Israel’s economic future by supplying funds for infrastructure and immigration.

When you purchase Israel Bonds, as Golda Meir expressed it, “You have a stake in every drop of water we pour into our land, in every mile of  road built, in every kilowatt of power, in every field, in every factory.”

Are We Aware That:
“Where your treasure is there will your heart be also” (Matt. 6:21 & Luke 12:34).

Our Lord and Redeemer is giving believers a crucial test and opportunity to prove our real faith – in the blessing of Israel financially with – not a gift but an interest-paying loan. All true prophetic Bible scholars know we are living in “Israel’s Day.” It began May 15, 1948 when Israel proclaimed itself a Jewish State.

The enemy is aware Israel is being stretched to the breaking point. Arafat has confirmed to the world that he is a terrorist – not a peace partner. Somewhat parallel to the historic setting given in the Book of Esther, Saddam Hussein of Iraq is another Haman whose main target is to destroy Israel. Not only Iraq, but Iran and Syria have greedy eyes on the Promised Land. HOWEVER, the LORD has divergent plans.

Enter: Us?
We, who call ourselves Bible believers, are the ones He is really putting to the test. Let us never forget that Israel is eternally under the everlasting Abrahamic Covenant that sets forth seven promises (Gen. 12:1-3) including the true insurance policy with the double-protective clause, “I will BLESS them that bless thee: and I will curse him that curseth thee.”

Israel bonds are not only a symbolic bridge but fund the building of actual bridges in Israel.

However, the last promise is the greatest of all, “In thee shall all the nations of the earth be blessed” – with World Redemption.

Whether our actual DNA makes us a child of father Abraham, or if we are one of his “adopted” ones – we still cash in on this promise. Read the ramifications (details) of the Covenant in Genesis 17:1-21. THREE times He states it is “everlasting” and NINE times it is “MY Covenant.” The Apostle Paul clearly reveals our salvation is contingent upon this Covenant: “And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” (Gal. 3:29). The promise to whom? To Abraham and his family tree through Isaac and Jacob.

This is why satanic forces are seeking to destroy the land and people of Israel. God will fulfill His eternal promises regardless – but we have the privilege of helping by stretching ourselves beyond ordinary faith. Let us trust God in the purchase of Israel Certificates or Bonds. Remember the additional blessing of Psalm 122:6, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall prosper that love thee.” Try Him. He cannot lie.

Constructed in 1977, the Hadera power plant, with its dual firing capacity, now supplies Israel with nearly half of its total energy needs. Israel bonds have also been utilized to harness the one energy source that Israel has in abundance – solar power.

And there are much greater ways than money to repay us! Think and Recall: what has God given us through Israel? Every Word of His Book and the Redeemer Himself who “took not on him the nature of angels but the seed of Abraham” (Heb. 2:16), and said, “Salvation is of the Jews” (John 4:22). All this in the light of II Corinthians 5:10-11a. READ IT!

Bible Light does not receive any monetary compensation for our time or work in promoting the sale of Israel Bonds. We receive no salary or commission, but are blessed and see others blessed according to His promise.

Some Currently Available State of Israel Bonds
Zero Coupon Savings Bond: The effective yield to maturity on this issue is 6.90% with a purchase price of $3,079 for each $6,000 bond. The Bond will mature 10 years from issue date.

4% Seventh Development Issue: Available in $500 denominations. Matures 15 years from date of issue. The bond may be either a Savings Bond maturing at 180% of the price, or a current income bond paying 4% interest yearly on May 1^st. The Seventh Development Issue can be redeemed in Israel for tourist expenses after one year. A good way to save for expense in Israel on your next tour, and at the same time help Israel.

Once this region was the site of ancient trading caravans. Israel bonds have helped take major proposals such as the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway from conception to reality.

CHAI Issue Dollar Savings Bonds: Maturing 5 years from date of issue, the CHAI Bond costs $136 and at maturity will pay $180 for each bond.

For more information write me: Chris Josephson (volunteer worker for Israel Bonds) at PO Box 370, Ottawa, KS 66067 or by e-mail at chris@www.bible-light.com. Or check out the Israel Bond website at www.israelbonds.com. You may also call the St Louis office and talk to Bob Aisenseld at 800-989-2663 or fax 314-432-4012. You’ll be glad you did.    -