Jerusalem, Israel
MARCH 2015 PRAYER UPDATE
Israel and the
Nations
March 1st, Israeli
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be on his way to Washington, D.C. to
address a joint session of Congress on March 3rd. He will also be addressing
the AIPAC (American-Israel Public Affairs Committee) conference during his time
in Washington.
March 3rd marks the
Fast of Esther and the beginning of Purim. It is not a coincidence that
Netanyahu is delivering a speech that will warn the world of the destruction
that could come from a nuclear Iran. At the time of Esther, the Jewish People
of Shushan were also in danger of destruction. She had the courage to go
against protocol at the time, and petition the King. Today, despite the vicious
media and political attacks against him, Netanyahu is going to Washington,
against protocol, to petition Congress in defense of the Jewish People and the
nation of Israel!
Pray that Netanyahu is able to deliver a message that is from the very
heart of God; one that will reach millions of people through broadcast
television, of the lies and distortions coming from Iran. Pray that he can give
a clear message that will not be blocked from the airwaves in any way; a
message that will expose what appears to be a bad agreement being worked out
between Iran and the P5+1 nations, including the United States.
U.S. President Barack Obama, and
Secretary of State John Kerry are the main players in these negotiations. And,
the deal seems to be one that is sacrificing Israel’s security for an unholy alliance
with evil powers still operating through the Prince of Persia. (Daniel 10:13).
On March 17th of this
month, Israeli elections will take place. . What political party will Israelis
choose; whose leader will rule this nation for the next several years? Will
Israelis adhere to God’s Covenant promises as they vote? Who will sit in the cabinet? Who will walk in the halls of government?
May there be Godly men and women, who stand
forth for justice and righteousness in all their decision-making. Your prayers
are greatly needed during this critical month, joining in with the prayers of
many others, and of the angelic hosts; together with God’s army, in
intercession and spiritual warfare over His Chosen nation, Israel!
·
Statistics show that 70% of the American public
holds favorable views of Israel. However, many Jews are stunned by the
anti-Israel hysteria; and, shocked by the toxic levels of anti-Semitism
displayed on many U.S. college campuses. Polls also indicate that many American
university students believe that the situation for Jews on their campus is
getting worse. An example of this battle
is on the campus of Stanford University where students have indorsed BDS
(Boycott, Divestments, and Sanctions) movements.
Pray that the wisdom of men be shown as nonsense to those who seek
worldly ways to bring peace. (1 Corinthians
1:20 and 27; Proverbs 14:24).
CRAFTED PRAYER: Lord
raise-up a powerful generation who walk with favor and anointing to bring truth
to the halls of power and influence.
DECLARE,
Luke 10:21: “Jesus
full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, ‘I praise You,
Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the
wise and learned; and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this
is what You were pleased to do.’ ”
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There is a failure in American foreign policy at
the White House level when it comes to taking righteous action against Shiite
Iran or Sunni Muslim groups (such as Moslem Brotherhood and Hamas). There seems
to be a determination, by the Obama Administration, not to firmly acknowledge those
forces that are clearly operating in radical Islamic terrorism; nor, to
acknowledge what is blatant Islamic and traditional anti-Semitism. This is causing confusion and giving the enemy
a strategic foothold. When the U.S.
Administration engages with those Islamic extremists who want to exterminate
the Jews; and does not publicly address Islamic hatred of Jews, it gives fuel
to the fire of immoral and horrific forms of anti-Semitism and, ultimately,
contributes to its growth.
This failure in U.S. foreign
policy continues to weaken America’s stance on a world level, and is a major
contributor to the uprooting of traditional global alliances. Moderate Arab
leaders in the Middle East are scrambling, in fear, to find new alliances that
will be more loyal and protective of their interests than America is right now.
Pray that the Obama Administration will be able to discern right from
wrong; good from evil; and, act according to the Word of God and not for
personal interest or political gain. Pray that the American government will
refrain from ungodly and unconsecrated associations, coalitions, agreements,
treaties, pacts, relationships or partnerships that bond or link the United
States to the powers of evil operating today.
DECLARE, 2 Timothy 1:7 over Barack Obama, John Kerry, Susan Rice, and others in
his Administration: “For God has not
given us the spirit of fear (not a cowardly spirit); but of power, and of love,
and of a sound mind.”
DECLARE, James 4:7-8 for White House, State Department, and National Security
leaders: “Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will
flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your
hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
(See also: Isaiah 1:16-20).
CRAFTED PRAYER: Thank you, Lord, for bringing Your Spirit
into the halls of government and of power. According to Psalm 89:14-16,
“Righteousness
and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving kindness and truth go
before You.” How blessed are the people in the U.S. government who know the
joyful sound O Lord; they walk in the light of Your countenance. In Your name
they rejoice all the day, and by Your righteousness they are exalted!
Pray that Church leaders will show, in a tangible way, their support
for Israel. Ask God for an outpouring on the Body of Messiah to stand-up with
boldness against all forms of anti-Semitism, and all attempts by government
leaders to downplay Islamic forces that want to destroy the Jewish People and
Israel. Pray that the United States will remain a close and loyal ally to
Israel and not forsake God’s Promised Land.
DECLARE, Ephesians 3:10: that unto the principalities and powers in heavenly
places there might be made known, by the Church, the manifold wisdom of God.
·
Anti-Semitism is on the rise in much of Europe. It
has become a breeding ground for fear and anxiety in Jewish communities that
are being targeted by radical elements, especially against those Jews living in
France, Denmark, Belgium, the U.K., Germany, and the Ukraine. German Jews, in
particular, have put enhanced security measures into operation. A Jewish
magazine in Berlin, concerned about the identities of 10,000 subscribers, has
begun sending its publication in a plain neutral envelope. The publisher believes this will help prevent
possible attacks on those who are perceived as supporters of Israel. These new
security measures are being put in place in light of recent attacks in Paris, Copenhagen
and Brussels. Because of the need to
hide their identity, Berlin’s Jewish community is feeling insecure. German
intelligence reports have revealed 950 active members of Hezbollah in the
country, including 250 in Berlin, alone.
Pray that all men involved in forms of hatred and racism will be
stopped from carrying out their wicked schemes. Intercede that the remnant in
the Church will make their voices known, and act in obedience to God. Pray that
believers will rise up, in unity, against the forces of darkness, according to Romans
16:19-20. The ill wind of anti-Semitism is blowing once again in Europe. Pray that Jewish people heed the call to
return to their ancestral home before escalation of hatred pours out onto the
streets of more European cities.
Recently, French President Francois Hollande visited a
Jewish cemetery in the Alsace region of eastern France where 250 gravestones
were either broken or toppled over. He
showed sympathy for the Jews of France. But, contrary to Netanyahu’s call for
French Jews to consider making Aliyah, Hollande declared, “France is your
homeland.” This is contrary to the
Biblical call for the Jewish People to return to their God-given homeland,
Israel. (See Isaiah 43:5-6).
Pray that French government leaders, like Hollande, have a change of
mind and that their hearts are softened by the Lord. Pray that Hollande has the
revelation that it is an end-time mandate for God’s Chosen People to immigrate
to their Promised Land. Pray that French Jews, and others living in Europe,
will hear the warning sound of the shofar blowing.
DECLARE, Isaiah 41:9-13 over the Jewish People: “You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and
called from its remotest part and said to you, ‘You are My servant, I have chosen
you and not rejected you; Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not
anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely
I will help you. Surely I will uphold
you with My righteous right hand.’ Behold, all those who are angered at you
will be shamed and dishonored; those who contend with you will be as nothing
and will perish. You will seek those who quarrel with you but will not find
them. Those who war with you will be as nothing, and non-existent. For I am the
Lord your God, who upholds your right hand, who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I
will help you.’ ”
CRAFTED PRAYER: Lord, You promise to defend Your people with
Your arrow going forth like lightening. You, Lord God, will blow the trumpet
and save Your people from harm. Your tribes and flocks will be like the jewels
of a crown lifted like a banner over Your land, as Your people return to Israel
and return to You, their God and Savior. For how great is the goodness You pour
out on Israel; and how great is its beauty! For all those new immigrants coming
back to their homeland this year, we declare that grain (fruitful work) shall
make the young men thrive; and, new wine (fruitfulness of the womb), shall make
the young women prosper. Thank you for bringing Your people home! (See Zechariah 9:16-17).