SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 108

Jerusalem, Israel

AUGUST 2016 PRAYER UPDATE

Israel and the Nations

• PRAYER FOR PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU:

There are jealousies among MK’s who want him to resign because he has been in office so long. There are accusations against him for supposedly mishandling campaign funds; and, misusing office funds for personal luxuries. Are the accusations false or not? Questioning under caution by police may be coming soon both to Netanyahu and his wife, Sara. There could be a possible indictment. There’s a conflict of interest with the Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit. This all detracts from Netanyahu’s ability to effectively run the nation. There are often major disagreements between coalition members of his government.

Scriptures to declare for Netanyahu (If he is innocent, then he needs to cry out to God. And, quickly be vindicated!):  

Psalm 26:1; Psalm 26:11; Psalm 27:1; Psalm 28:8; Psalm 7:8; Psalm 9:9; Psalm 17:3; Psalm 18:2; Psalm 18:28; Psalm 19:14; Psalm 28:1; Psalm 30:10; Psalm 31:2; Psalm 35:19; Psalm 37:17; Psalm 37:31; Psalm 43:2; Psalm 54:4; Psalm 118:6.

If he is not innocent, then this case needs to be dealt with quickly. And, Netanyahu needs to repent:

Psalm 35:24; Job 20:5. Job 34:30.

• PRAYER FOR THE IDF:

There have been too many mishaps that have caused the death of soldiers by “friendly fire”. Pray for the families of Shlomo Rindenow and Husam Tafish. Intercede for Rabbi Mordechai Rindenow… that he will not turn away from God. (Just two days before his son’s death, he said to his son: “May God watch over you.”

This is a call for the Body of Messiah to mourn for those who mourn; and, comfort those who need comfort in Israel:

Isaiah 61:1-3; Psalm 40:1; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5; Isaiah 30:18; Isaiah 49:13; Isaiah 66:13;

• PRAY, ACCORDING TO GOD’S WILL, FOR THE BILL THAT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED BY THE KNESSET TO ANNEX MA’ALE ADUMIM (a city in the territories). THIS IS AN ACT OF ISRAELI SOVEREIGNTY. PRAY THAT ALL OPPOSITION WILL BE SILENCED IN YESHUA’S NAME!

Land Scriptures: 

Genesis 12:7; Genesis 13:15; Genesis 15:18; Genesis 26:3; Genesis 28:13; Joshua 21:43; Psalm 105:9-11;

•  PRAYER FOR TURKEY:

For Israel’s ties with Turkey, and for U.S.-Turkey relations;

Intercede for God’s will to be accomplished; that all evil will be exposed in the Turkish government. This failed coup has given President Erdogan more power; and the consolidation of power. Pray God will have mercy on the Turkish people and bring down all Islamic strongholds in this nation.

• PRAYER FOR ARGENTINIA’S JEWISH COMMUNITY:

Twenty-two years after major terrorist attacks, Jewish Argentineans are still angry. Pray for forgiveness to come upon them. Pray that the bombings of the Jewish Community Center, the Israeli Embassy, and the death of Prosecutor Alberto Nisman will be resolved; that righteousness and justice will prevail in Argentina.

Scriptures:                                                                                                                                                       

Isaiah 28:17; Isaiah 5:16; Proverbs 21:3; Psalm 56:1; Jeremiah 22:3; Romans 12:18-19; Isaiah 35:4

DECLARE PSALM 94:1: “O Lord, the God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, let your glorious justice shine forth for Argentina’s Jewish Community!”

• DIVISIONS!:

*In the military rank and rule of the Israeli government over the case of the Hebron shooter. The court case is tearing at the social fabric of the nation and dividing the people.

*Among the political parties in America; an increase in Anti-Semitism among Democrats and Republicans. Anti-Semitism is a root that is causing people to use the Jew as a “scapegoat”. It is weakening the political system in the U.K., as well. Those who bless the Jewish People will be blessed. Those who curse the Jewish People will be cursed. Nations are falling under a curse!

*Divisions in the nation of Turkey; possible civil war coming. Erdogan, who has displayed anti-Semitism against Jewish people and Israel in the past, is falling under judgment now. He is the crowned leader of Turkey, but that crown will eventually fall to the ground when God deals with Erdogan with His righteous anger.

A house, city, kingdom, government that is divided; splintered by feuding; cannot stand. Government inspired anti-Semitism is weakening leaders and ruling parties of nations. The Sovereign Lord comes as a victorious warrior. His power establishes His rule. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest! Intercede for the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace to be over Israel and the nations.

Matthew 12:25: “Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, ‘Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.’ ”

Mark 3:24-25:  “If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand.”

Luke 11:17:  “He knew their thoughts, so he said, ‘Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A family splintered by feuding will fall apart’ ”.

What is the answer:

Luke 2:14: "Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased."

Luke 19:38: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

Isaiah 40:10: “See, the Lord God comes with strength, and His power establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His gifts accompany Him.”

Isaiah 40:10: “Look, the sovereign Lord comes as a victorious warrior; His military power establishes His rule. Look, His reward is with Him; His prize goes before Him.”

Isaiah 28:2:  “Look, the Sovereign Master sends a strong, powerful one. With the force of a hailstorm or a destructive windstorm, with the might of a driving, torrential rainstorm, He will knock that crown to the ground with His hand.”

Ephesians 4:3: “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”

See also: Psalm 133:1, Psalm 122:8.

SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 107

Jerusalem, Israel

JULY 2016 PRAYER UPDATE

Israel and the Nations

“And, you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And, there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.”   Matthew 24:6-8

Today, throughout the world we are hearing of terrorist acts being committed by “lone wolves” and Islamic terror cells, usually with ties to ISIS.  

Here in Israel, there seems to be a resurgence of the Palestinian Uprising that started in October 2015. There was a lull from March-June 2016 until Ramadan started. And, then, the attacks began again. Over the past several days, a 13 year old girl was brutally killed in her bedroom by a terrorist in a knife attack; a man was murdered (a father of 10 children); and others have been wounded in three separate incidences in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria), Netanya, and on Route 60 (which is a well-traveled highway that goes north and south).

Hamas has been launching rockets into southern Israel, provoking Israeli Defense Forces to retaliate against Hamas military bases in Gaza. Israeli leaders continue to report that the IDF is preparing the home front for an eventual war with Hezbollah in the north.

These are uprisings and rumors of wars that could lead to full-scale wars. The Middle East remains an unpredictable unstable region in the world.  Incitement on social media has, increasingly, become a major problem as young people take to radical Islam, inspiring one another to kill.

The incitement in the Palestinian official media has caused rumors to spread again from the Temple Mount, where Palestinian violence is stirred-up during every major Jewish and Muslim holiday. This then fuels the young Palestinian population, contributing to the lies they have already received from reading their school textbooks. They are conditioned to grow up hating Israeli Jews, looking for a way to strike out when the conditions are ripe.

As nations turn against Israel in the diplomatic arena, trying to force Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to stop settlement building, they are also pushing the Jewish State into an “internationalized” peace process. Signals from U.S. Middle East envoys, who have recently come to speak to journalists and diplomats in Israel, have been directed to Jerusalem government leaders. The indications are that Israel must give up “land for peace” or face international isolation at the UN, where American president Barak Obama could introduce a UN Security Council resolution before the end of the year that would harm Israel’s international standing. Another threat to Israel is a French initiative for an international peace conference, with demands that Israel and the Palestinians come together in this international forum before the end of the year.

These pressures on Israel to conform to the ways of the world are against the Lord, and against His Anointed. (Psalm Chapter 2). The nations are conspiring; they are taking crafty counsel together against the Jewish People. They are consulting together; trying to cut Israel off from being a nation; trying to usurp her sovereignty over the land God has given her; trying to wipe out the name of Israel forever. This is a united confederacy against the Lord, Himself. (Psalm 83:1-5).

We can expect more shakings in the earth; and, an increase in global instability, while the nations try to force Israel into a two-state solution to appease the Palestinians. There will be more violent storms from heaven that rattle kingdoms and bring rulers to their knees.

“Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. And, it shall happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut in pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it.”    Zechariah 12:2-3

“It shall be in that day that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.”  

Zechariah 12:9.

Meanwhile, the Brexit vote in Britain has caused the shaking of the United Kingdom. Threats by Scotland to break off from Britain, and talk about Ireland uniting and becoming independent, has caused uncertainty for many in the U.K. The future of the EU “kingdom” that Britain is “divorcing” from has also become uncertain. The stock market has taken a downswing and the Euro is volatile, along with other currencies. This may lead to a possible financial recession in Europe, which will affect other financial markets. These are just the birth pangs!

If ever there was a time to seek the Lord and follow after His ways, it is now! 

“Woe to the many nations that rage-- they rage like the raging sea! Woe to the peoples who roar-- they roar like the roaring of great waters!”   Isaiah 17:12

Declare that Israel will become a light to the nations and fulfill her destiny, serving Him in the true peace of the Messiah, and resting in His covenants. 

Intercede for God’s heavenly hosts (the army of the Lord!) to intervene when nations and terror groups fight Israel in word and deed.

There has been a rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric among government leaders, especially in the U.K.  This has opened the door to a weakening of Britain’s Labor Party. These tongues that curse Israel and the Jewish People need to be silenced!

"No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord. And, their vindication is from Me, declares the Lord.”   Isaiah 54:17

We stand in the gap for Israel as His servants and, therefore, receive this scripture as His truth for His Chosen People!

“And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Messiah; and He shall reign for ever and ever.’ ”     Revelation 11:15

Proclaim Psalm 82:8:  “Arise, O God, judge the earth! For it is You who possesses all the nations.”

Daniel 2:44: "In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which will never be destroyed, and that kingdom will not be left for another people; it will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, but it will itself endure forever.”

Entreat the Lord that the kingdoms of this world, which are now being shaken will submit to the Lord and become part of His Messianic Kingdom. Thank the Lord that His Kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom; and all rulers will serve and obey Him!

"And to Him was given dominion, Glory and a kingdom; that all the peoples, nations and men of every language might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which will not pass away; and His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed.”    Daniel 7:14

“All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord. And, all the families of the nations will worship before You.”     
Psalm 22:27

Thank Him that ultimately His hand is upon Israel, and Jesus, the Messiah is looking after her:

“…and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!"  Luke 1:33

"But, as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain."   Psalm 2:6

This is encouraging news during the times we live in when it seems that the battles are fierce and the fear is great. We can rejoice in the final outcome… OUR GOD REIGNS!