SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 106

Jerusalem, Israel

JUNE 2016 PRAYER UPDATE

Israel and the Nations

There is a shift in the governmental realm over Israel which is causing changes in the natural and in the spiritual. This is being marked by significant days on the calendar.

The day of June 5 marks the 49^th year of the re-unification of the city of Jerusalem. It means that Jerusalem has entered its 50^th jubilee year! 

The eve of June 5 marks the beginning of Ramadan, potentially a time of violence between Arabs and Jews, with IDF forces on high alert during this month.

June 11 marks the eve of Pentecost:

At this time, intercede and believe God for an outpouring of His Holy Spirit on the land; His Holy City, Jerusalem; and on the people of Israel, according to Joel 2:28 which says: "It will come about after this, that I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; and, your sons and daughters will prophesy; Your old men will dream dreams; your young men will see visions."

PRAYER:

·        For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who faces legal charges against him and his wife Sara; and, political challenges from his opponents.

·        For Education Minister Naftali Bennett’s whose recent words about PM Netanyahu were not received well. Bennett proclaimed:  “You cannot be in favor of the Land of Israel in Hebrew and form a Palestinian state in English.” 

The latest development:  Netanyahu wants revisions on the Arab Peace Plan of 2002. The Arab League says, “No”. The first meeting on the French Initiative produced a diluted report – good for Israel. But, the French are still pressing for an international conference based on the Arab Peace Plan – not good for Israel!

(1) PEACE is what everyone wants.

Peace is desired within Israel – in the coalition government; among politicians; between Orthodox and secular Jews, etc. Peace is desired between Israel, the Palestinians, and her Arab neighbors. Peace is mentioned over and over again by Israeli and world leaders.

PROCLAIM the PEACE that passes all understanding in Messiah Jesus!

Scriptures:

John 14:27

John 16:33

John 20:21

John 20:26

Philippians 4:7

Ephesians 4:3 – unity of the Spirit; bond of peace

Ephesians 2:14

 (2) TRUE UNITY IN YESHUA: 

For the government, pray, Mark 3:25:  “If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand.”

There has been much talk about the need for unity in the current government; and, the desired formation of a wider Unity Government in the future (made up of right-wing, center, and left-wing politicians). Pray for stability in Israel’s current governing coalition; and that the Lord would intervene in the affairs of men regarding future plans.

The warning of Jesus:  Matthew 12:25: “Every city or household divided against itself cannot stand.” 

Declare “unity” over all the Household of Israel – unity in the Spirit of God; a People that are whole and not divided; a government that is under the lordship of the God of Israel; a city where there is true peace between neighbors.

(3) JERUSALEM: Netanyahu’s words on Jerusalem Day:  “There was no peace until Jerusalem was under our sovereignty, and there will only be peace when we are sovereign.”

In every peace initiative lately there is a desire to divide Jerusalem. Pray God’s sovereignty over Jerusalem, and proclaim the warnings against nations and peoples who try to divide His Holy City. Declare God’s love for Zion and for Jerusalem. Pray that every member of the Knesset, every coalition member of Israel’s current government, and every Opposition member will welcome the Lord’s plan and love for this city!

Scriptures:

Psalm 122 – prayer for Jerusalem; peace and security

Zechariah 12:3 – judgment on nations that try to change the nature of Jerusalem

Psalm 147:2 – building up Jerusalem; the gathering for Aliyah

Psalm 87:2-3 – God’s love for Zion

Psalm 9:14 – the daughter of Zion

Psalm 116:19 – the courts of the Lord’s House in Jerusalem

Psalm 84:7 -- the inhabitants of Jerusalem/Zion

2 Chronicles 6:5-6 -- GOD has chosen Jerusalem

Isaiah 62:1; 62:6-7 – what Zion and Jerusalem will be!

Other issues for intercession:

(1)   Pray about Netanyahu’s current trip to Russia -- that his eyes will be open to Russia’s true intentions regarding Israel. In prayer, break the chain of unholy alliances between Russian and evil nations; as well as between Russian and terrorist groups. Entreat the Lord to stop the flow of advanced weapons from Russia to Iran and from Russia to Syria.

(2)   Pray regarding Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman’s upcoming visit to Washington where he will discuss the defense aid package between Israel and the U.S. government. Intercede that Israel’s military needs will be met with favor from the Lord, in order for the Jewish State to retain its qualitative edge. Pray that God will preserve Israel’s strength, watch over her, and save her from her enemies. Declare that her dependence will be on the Lord and not on America for Israel’s military needs. Also, for the sake of America, pray that the U.S. will continue to bless Israel in areas of security. (Joel 2:11; Genesis 12:3).

 

 (3)   The time that is coming, November 8-January 20, is when U.S. President Barak Obama becomes a “lame duck” president. Pray that any animosity in his heart towards Israel will not be allowed to foment friction between the U.S. and the Jewish State. Entreat the Lord to reign in Obama from being able to sign any Executive Orders that could harm America’s strong alliance with Israel and the Jewish People. Pray that he will not be able to carry out any plan that could hurt Israel diplomatically at the UN, EU, or other international forums. Intercede that Obama will be unable to speak against Israel; that God will upset every negative intent, and thwart every plan that is not of Him. Ask the Lord to take the current chaos out of America and bring His order in! (Numbers 22:21-35).

SETTLEMENTS AND TERRITORY:  

(4)   Pray for Israel’s relations with European leaders and countries, especially regarding settlement activity. Declare that the nations must line up with God’s promises regarding His land. Thank the Lord for the IDF’s recent demolishing of illegal EU-funded structures in the West Bank and the E1 corridor. Proclaim that the E1 corridor belongs to Israel and is part of its connection between Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria. Ask the Lord to give Israel control and oversight over all the territories!

(5)   78% of Israelis support the unilateral annexation of Ma’aleh Adumim. However, there has been a 62% drop in land permits to build in the city! Pray for God’s land covenant with Israel to be fulfilled completely. Proclaim scriptures of the Lord’s land promises to His Chosen People. The Lord deeded this land to Israel, and the Jews are the rightful inheritors of it. (Genesis 15:18; Exodus 23:31; Joshua 1:4).

(6)   Stand in the gap and repent on behalf of the 200,000 tourists who recently visited Israel during Tel Aviv’s Gay Pride Parade. Repent on behalf of the 76% of Jewish Israelis who back same-sex marriages. Repent on behalf of Israel’s Tourism Minister who desires that Tel Aviv be known as the Gay Capital of the World. Proclaim 2 Chronicles 7:14 over the Israeli people. Ask the Lord to cleanse this abomination from the land!

(7)   Pray protection over journalists. Anti-Semitism is on the increase and Jewish journalists have been targeted in hate speeches on social media, especially Twitter.

(8)   Pray for reconciliation between Jerusalem’s Arabs and Jews in the Holy City. Pray for revival so that there is harmony and peace between both these people groups in Messiah Jesus! During Ramadan, pray that the Arabs will have dreams and visions of Yeshua and come to faith in Him!