SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 98

Jerusalem, Israel

OCTOBER 2015 PRAYER UPDATE

Israel and the Nations

The supermoon (blood moon) appeared during the Fall Feasts of Israel reminding us of what the scriptures say will happen in the last days:

Joel 2:31: The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD.

Throughout the month of the biblical feasts in 2015, violence rose dramatically in Jerusalem, the Old City, the Temple Mount, Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), and now throughout central Israel. 

The Israeli government is cracking down, but the acts of terror are still continuing. There is rioting, stabbings, rock throwing, firebombs, fireworks, Molotov cocktails, and shooting attacks against Israeli civilians, tourists, soldiers, and the Israeli Police. The Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel is orchestrating the violence along with Hamas. It is being encouraged by the Moslem Brotherhood, and funding for weapons is coming from Qatar. 

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is inciting the Palestinians to attack, while spreading lies about Israel.  It is Israel that is being blamed in international forums for instigating the violence! This spike in terrorism could soon lead to a Third Intifada (Palestinian Uprising).  

Meanwhile, there has been increased tension between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and King Abdullah of Jordan over the Temple Mount violence.  It threatens the stability of the peace treaty between both countries. 

MK’s in Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition have been coming against his strategies, complaining that he is not doing enough to stop the violence in Jerusalem and throughout the land. He has warned them that if they continue to speak against his plans he will fire them. 

Intercede for Netanyahu to call upon the wisdom of God. Declare that the ministers in his government will line up with his plans and respect his decisions; that they will support him and his Security Cabinet. Pray for unity. Pray that all backbiting will cease. Pray for no interference from the Opposition parties. 

Ask the Lord to strengthen soldiers in the IDF, and purge immorality and corruption out of the Israeli Police. Pray for an extra measure of protection for Israeli citizens, as well as tourists visiting the land. 

Continue to thank the Lord for Israel’s security forces who have been united and able to capture terrorist cells operating within the country because of joint intelligence and operational strategies.

PRAY FOR CALM AND PEACE TO COME TO ISRAEL AND FOR THE ATTACKS TO STOP! 

Read and declare all of Psalm 35, especially verse 1: “Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight     against those who fight against me.” 

SOUND THE TRUMPET!  A CLARION CALL!  ASK THE LORD TO RAISE UP THE WATCHMEN ON THE WALLS!

1 Corinthians 14:8: “Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?”

Ezekiel 33:3: “And, he sees the sword coming against the land and blows the trumpet to warn the people.”

Proclaim Psalm 37, over Israel, especially verse 6: “He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your   vindication like the noonday sun.

EXPOSE THE ENEMY AND HIS FALSEHOODS!  PROCLAIM WHAT IS TRUE. LET THE WORLD HEAR THE TRUTH!

Joel 3:17: “Then you will know that I am the Lord your God, dwelling in Zion, My holy mountain. So Jerusalem       will be holy, and strangers will pass through it no more.”

REMIND THE LORD OF HIS LOVE FOR HIS HOLY CITY AND FOR HIS SERVANTS WHO LIVE THERE!

Psalm 87:2: “The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwelling places of Jacob.”    

          

Psalm 69:35-36: “For God will save Zion and build the cities of Judah, that they may dwell there and possess it.    The descendants of His servants will inherit it, and those who love His name will dwell in it.”

There has been strife between Russia and Turkey over the escalation of war in Syria. Tensions are also high between    Russia and the U.S. led coalition of forces. 

America is trying to weaken ISIS, while at the same time supporting more moderate rebels in the region like the Free  Syrian Army. But, Russian is conducting airstrikes against the moderates, undermining America’s operations and        strategies in the region. One of the goals of Russian President Vladimir Putin is to strengthen Syrian President Bashar  Assad’s rule in the part of Syria he currently controls. 

 In the midst of the Syrian crisis, Israel is trying to coordinate its military maneuvers so it doesn’t accidently end up in  a war with Russia over Syrian territory. Israel continues to warn the Russians and Iranians that they cannot pass     advanced weapons to Hezbollah and try to change the balance of power in the region. Israel will take military action   if it thinks the enemy will get that kind of advantage. Israel’s Air Force has been equipped to carry out intensive intelligence monitoring of Syria, so that Israel can accurately strike and intercept arms transfers, as it has done in the past.

Currently, there are Iranian troops on the Golan Heights, and a Russian military build-up near Damascus. Israel must  watch Iran, Russia, Hezbollah, Assad’s army, ISIS, Al-Qaeda and other militants who have become an increasing   threat to Israel’s sovereignty.

THANK GOD FOR HIS SUPERNATURAL PROTECTION AND SHIELD OVER ISRAEL FROM THOSE WHO WANT TO   DESTROY THE NATION!

Isaiah 14:5: “The Lord has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of rulers.”

Isaiah 13:11: “I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless.”

 Recently, Abbas raised the Palestinian flag over the UN for the first time. He is threatening to raise the flag over the Old City mosques and churches. He calls the flag a “sign of glory and dignity.”  

Declare that the banner or flag that God allows to be raised over His holy city will be full of the glory and dignity of the Lord God Almighty!

Proclaim Yeshua (Jesus) will be honored over His people and over His Holy Hill of Zion! 

Isaiah 11:10:  “In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to Him, and His resting place will be glorious!”

U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Netanyahu on November 9^th at the White House.  Among other things, they will discuss Iran, ISIS, Syria, Russia, the Middle East, and increased military aid to Israel.

Pray that there will be peace over Israel as Netanyahu travels to Washington in November. Ask the Lord to put His words in the mouth of Netanyahu, and anoint him as a prophet to the peoples. May God cause Obama to express only words of kindness towards Netanyahu and Israel. Remember the story of Balaam and the donkey. As you pray for this important meeting, pray that Obama will be able to see with open eyes what the will of God is. (See Numbers 22:34). 

There are few plans in place and little money being allocated for protection of Israel’s home- front in the case of a future war on Israel’s northern border. In Netanyahu’s last government, MK Gilad Erdan was in charge of strategies for the home-front. However, Minister of Defense Moshe Yaalon insisted that Erdan’s department be under the supervision and control of the IDF. Then, it seems that Yaalon allocated home-front funds to the IDF, and the home- front department was abolished. Reportedly, Yaalon has no vision, no strategy, and no plan to fortify the homes, the protective rooms, and bomb shelters for those living in the north. The only plan is to evacuate the people and put them in hostels and B & B’s in the south, as they wait out the war. Then, soldiers would fill their homes in the north and fight the enemy from there.

Pray for God’s strategies and a better plan!  Pray that Jewish and Christian organizations would continually provide financing to fortify Israel’s home-front.

Declare Psalm Chapter 3 over Israel. Regardless of how ill prepared the government is in protecting the cities of the north, ask the Lord to be Israel’s shield, the glory and lifter of her head!

Netanyahu recently declared, “We are determined to turn Israel into a world power, and not only to defend ourselves, but also to be a ‘light to the nations.’ But, first we have to secure our light here, in our land.”

Netanyahu also mentioned that Israel is the most powerful country that stands in the breach of a collapsing region. Speaking on Fox News he stated: “The only party that is standing there, 10 miles from ISIS, a few hundred yards from Iran’s murderous proxies, is Israel.”  

Intercede for Netanyahu that he will have courage like Gideon. Declare Judges 6:12 over Israel’s Prime Minister: “When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, ‘The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.’ ”