Jerusalem, Israel
JANUARY 15, 2017 PRAYER UPDATE
Israel
and the Nations
"Behold,
the days are coming," declares the LORD, "When I will raise up for
David a righteous Branch; and, He will reign as King and act wisely. And, do
justice and righteousness in the land.”
JEREMIAH 23:5
PRAISE REPORT:
The Paris Peace Conference was a “dud”. Many prayed for confusion and
chaos to set in, and reports indicate that is exactly what happened! Britain
only sent diplomats that were “observer” status; not heads of state. The UK
refused to sign the Paris declaration, which further weakened the goals of the
international participating leaders.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry promised Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. would not participate in another UN
Security Council resolution before the transfer of power in America on January
20th, Any such resolution could further damage Israel’s interests. This declaration from Kerry is probably because
the UK already had the ability to “veto” any upcoming resolution, and may have used the veto, if necessary. In addition, Trump had said he would help Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May with the
BREXIT. He wants trade with Britain to be successful. So, Theresa May is
looking ahead, counting on good relations with the Trump Administration, in exchange for the U.K.'s weakening of the Paris peace initiative. This
may be the reason that Britain, though it voted for the UN Security Council anti-settlement
resolution 2334 in December, decided not to participate in the final declaration of the Paris Peace Conference in January.
COMING UP:
The European Parliament is considering an anti-settlement resolution.
It will not have much impact on diplomacy, but is another attempt to detract
from the Trump presidency; and, to try and thwart God’s plans concerning
Israel.
PRAYER
POINTS:
*75 countries participated in the Paris Peace Conference. It was a
failed attempt by the French to become a new Middle East power broker. The
conference was also an effort by the international diplomatic community to
prepare the Palestinians for sovereign statehood on Israeli territory! It put
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the limelight, giving greater power to
his unilateral diplomatic de-legitimization campaign against Israel.
God’s judgement will come because of the way the nations are treating
His Anointed Son, and His Chosen People, Israel (see Psalm Chapter 2). PRAY for the nations! There is
increased deception among heads of state, especially concerning their views of
Israel. PRAY for increased discernment.
“In those days and at that time, when
I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, I will gather all nations and
bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will put them on trial
for what they did to My inheritance, My people Israel, because they scattered My
people among the nations and divided up My land.” JOEL 3:1-2
“The
LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the
peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever. The plans of His heart from
generation to generation.” PSALM
33:10-11
“Folly
is joy to him who lacks sense. But a man of understanding walks straight.” PROVERBS 15:21
“Whoever
is wise, let him understand these things. Whoever is discerning, let him know
them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous will walk in
them. But, transgressors will stumble in
them.” HOSEA 14:9
*There is a battle in the heavenlies going on; an attempt by hostile
nations at the UN Security Council, the Paris Conference, and at the EU to stop
this major “shift” in governmental realms in the United States. This new
government could reverse failed American foreign policy over the past 8 years,
especially concerning the Middle East. It is a new beginning. It is the Lord
“shifting” from what was… to what is and what will be. The enemy wants to stop
President Trump from accomplishing his goals, especially concerning a positive
new direction towards Israel.
Warning to enemy nations and organizations that are trying to usurp
God’s plans:
“What
sorrow for those who drag their sins behind them with ropes made of lies, who
drag wickedness behind them like a cart.”
ISAIAH 5:18
“Woe to
those who enact evil statutes. And, to those who constantly record unjust
decisions.” ISAIAH 10:1
“For the
ruthless will come to an end and the scorner will be finished. Indeed all who
are intent on doing evil will be cut off.”
ISAIAH 29:20
“For
this is a rebellious people, false sons, sons who refuse to listen to the
instruction of the LORD.” ISAIAH 30:9
“The
nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made; in the net which they
hid, their own foot has been caught. The LORD has made Himself known; He
has executed judgment. In the work of His own hands the wicked is snared.” PSALM 9:15-16
THIS MONTH, DECLARE OVER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP THESE WORDS:
“Make
every effort to
present yourself approved to God, an
unashamed workman
who
accurately handles the word
of
truth.” 2 TIMOTHY 2:15
TRUMP IS THE 45TH PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES. PROCLAIM ISAIAH 45:1-8 OVER HIM:
“Thus says the LORD to Cyrus His anointed, whom I have taken by the
right hand; to subdue nations before him, and to loose the loins of
kings; to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut:
I will go before you and make the rough places smooth. I will shatter
the doors of bronze and cut through their iron bars. I will give you the
treasures of darkness and hidden wealth of secret places; so that you may know
that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. For the
sake of Jacob My servant, and Israel My chosen one, I have also called
you by your name; I have given you a title of honor though you have not known
Me. I am the LORD, and there is no
other; besides Me there is no God. I will gird you, though you have not known
Me; that men may know from the rising to the setting of the sun, that there is
no one besides Me. I am the LORD, and there is no other. The One forming light
and creating darkness, causing well-being and creating calamity; I am the LORD
who does all these.
God’s Supreme Power: Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the clouds pour down righteousness; Let the earth open up and salvation bear fruit, and righteousness spring up with it. I, the LORD, have created it.”
ISAIAH 45:1-8
PRAY FOR THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL:
“Of the
sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel
should do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their kinsmen were at their
command.” 1 CHRONICLES 12:32
“Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for
I believe in Your commandments. PSALM 119:66
MORE
PRAYER POINTS:
*PRAY
for U.S. Jews who are being threatened by acts of anti-Semitism in increasing
numbers. The American Jewish community recently witnessed bomb threats in
Florida, Tennessee, Maryland, South Carolina, Delaware, Georgia, New Jersey,
North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
*PRAY
for Jews in Germany who are not being treated well by local courts. Recently a German court called a synagogue torching a
“justified action to criticize Israel.” This
will only give way to more anti-Semitic acts. Ask the Lord to intervene and
cause the German government to act with righteousness and justice on behalf of
the Jewish community in Germany.