My Olive Tree was birthed out of a heart to support the land and the people of Israel.
It was in 2004 when I first sat down with the then finance minister, now prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and we discussed a huge humanitarian aid initiative that I was involved in—a project that was bringing in over 20 million dollars worth of aid into the nation of Israel.
It was an enormous undertaking, and the finance minister was grateful and polite when he opened up to express his heartfelt concern for the people of Israel. You see, he did not want Israel to become a country dependent on charity, but rather, a country that prospers through economic independence.
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It was a few years later while attending a meeting in Israel, when the “concept” of My Olive Tree was presented to us...
My first reaction was, “No way!”
But the Israelis in the meeting eagerly said, “You can plant a million olive trees… a plan to help make Israel economically independent… You can do this!”
My answer again was, “No… this is not for me.” And then I felt the prompting of the Lord to step outside of our meeting place. He then began to show me a vision of a blue and green globe, and said, “Do you see all of those little green spots? I planted all of those without your help.”
That was when My Olive Tree began… and it has since grown and is still growing!
Today, through the help of thousands of people around the world, we have planted over 20,000 partner sponsored olive trees throughout Israel—a far cry from the HUGE vision of one million—but we are diligently moving forward to reach that goal!
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When My Olive Tree first began sponsoring olive trees, we planted in the Galilee area.
It was exciting to see the vision unfold and for our partners to LITERALLY take root in the Holy Land! And then a few years later the opportunity became available to expand our efforts and begin planting in the Negev Desert. Again, thousands of sponsors rallied together to leave a living legacy and a living memorial in Israel. Like David Ben-Gurion, you all jumped on the chance to be pioneers!
The first prime minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion was focused on breathing life into the Negev Desert… and you as our sponsors have shown that you share his vision and have hence breathed new life into the goal of sponsoring one million trees.
You heard Isaiah’s cry and Ben-Gurion’s cry, and you answered back with resounding support!
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It is incredible to know that our supporters, that’s YOU, are helping fulfill the goals of the projects...
…by bringing the wastelands to life—expanding the greenbelt into the desert to create livable habitats for families to return to the land of their Father.
Your gift is literally taking root in the land of Israel, saying, “You belong. Through faith, I belong. We belong!”
You see, more than anything, your sponsorships give hope and speak of friendship and solidarity. Your trees say to Israel and her people: I see you right now and I believe in your history—your past, your present, your future, and your right to exist.
Your tree is a statement that you realize Israel’s future—acknowledging her potential—her promise.
Your tree is not just a gift for today. Your tree is a living legacy—a living memorial.
A few years ago My Olive Tree was asked to plant several very large mature olive trees (30-40 years old) in a special place in Jerusalem called the King’s Valley. This area in the valley, which is part of the larger Kidron Valley, located east of King David’s palace, is believed to have once been a garden for the ancient King’s of Israel. And perhaps most importantly, it is also very symbolic that this area is on the hills below the Mount of Olives where the Messiah expected to return.
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Let me tell you a little bit about phase one...
The city of Jerusalem is, without a doubt, the most unique city in the entire world because the Word says that God put His name on this city. It seems that the whole world battles to bless, or curse, the city of Jerusalem. The scripture says that we are not to forget her because… “so goes Jerusalem so goes the whole world.”
In the 25 years that I have been working in Israel, I have never seen a more unique project for releasing blessings that you can physically see and receive.
Restoring the Seven Species of Israel according to Deuteronomy 8:7-8—bringing back these five trees and two grains in the Kidron Valley between the Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives, and preparing the King’s Valley for the Return of the King is a most exciting opportunity. This is not just about fulfilling Bible prophecy, but it is about an opportunity to demonstrate God’s love and promise by saying to Jerusalem, “I will not forget you!”
Jesus will not forget you. The Jews will not forget you. The Christians will not forget you.
“Where the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, to the Testimony of Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord.”—Psalm 122:4
In this Psalm, King David is speaking about Jerusalem being the place where the tribes go up. It is very exciting to know that over 3 million tourists travel to Jerusalem annually—traversing up and down either side of this valley—and The King’s Valley project is planting the Seven Species of Israel in the midst of it!
This is truly an opportunity for an incredible testimony!
My Olive Tree has partnered with the Jerusalem Park’s Authority for this unique peace initiative.
It is more than just a land initiative—it is a fulfillment of Psalm 122:6-9 where we are commanded to pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
Your partnership to restore the Seven Species to Israel according to Deuteronomy 8:7-8 is a most powerful way to speak into the Kidron Valley at large, and to show love and compassion to both Jews and Arabs alike, for the greater good of the community.
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As partners in the King’s Valley you are ambassadors and watchmen on the wall who seek to do good
It is interesting that the restoration of the King’s Valley, in the City of our God, is being so widely supported by Christians all over the world, but it is not surprising when we understand the prophecy of Amos 9:11-15.
You are truly acting as the restored Tabernacle of David. Together we are repairing its ruins and damaged places. And we are sowing and reaping the grains and the fruit trees just as the scripture has instructed us.
I think the most exciting part about the King’s Valley project for me is that this very much feels like, and reminds me of, what it is like to prepare for a wedding. So much has to be prepared and done in advance—all because a mother and father love their children and desire for them to have a wedding day that is the most memorable and perfect day—a historic event for their family.
We are preparing for a most historic day! And you are an invaluable part of this initiative.
Let's make Phase 1 clear...
“And in that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which faces Jerusalem on the east.”—Zechariah 14:4
What a glorious picture of us preparing a garden that we believe Jesus could literally walk through upon His return on the Mount of Olives. We are preparing the land and preparing the people!
Our goal for Phase 1 is very clear:
300 large olive trees (10 to 15-years-old)
700 olive, fig, and/or pomegranate trees
Wheat and Barley
*Grapevines and Palms will come in phase 2.
Friends, it is time for us to ...
…“Go through, go through the gates!” and “Prepare the way for the people.” Never forgetting that when God restored covenant on earth He said these most powerful words in Gen 12:3:
And for me personally...
…never forgetting Jesus’ words as He lamented over Jerusalem:
May it be said of us that we did not forget Jerusalem. We prepared Jerusalem. We prayed for Jerusalem. We planted a living legacy in Jerusalem. Let it be said that the restored tabernacle of David did their part in the King’s Valley to welcome the King of kings and the Lord of lords—the Lion of the tribe of Judah!
