Jerusalem, Israel
MARCH 27, 2019 PRAYER UPDATE
Israel and the
Nations
IS THE PERFECT STORM
COMING?
BACKGROUND:
This past week, during the visit of U.S. Secretary of State
Mike Pompeo to Israel, U.S. President Donald Trump suddenly announced, in a
tweet, that America will endorse Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights!
This is another unprecedented event by an American leader in the White House.
There is an obvious warm partnership between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu and Trump, and this announcement drew Israel and the U.S. even closer
than before as allies.
Some wondered whether this endorsement by Trump meant that
Israel would be expected to yield under U.S. pressure in future meetings
regarding the American peace proposal… and, if that means Israel would have to
concede more to the Palestinians than Israel wants to… as outlined in the plan.
Meanwhile, former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, and his political
partners – former Israeli Defense Minister, Moshe Yaalon and former Israeli
Finance Minister, Yair Lapid -- have verbally attacked Netanyahu, trying to
implicate him in Police Case 3000, the German Submarine scandal.
The allegations in that case are that Netanyahu benefitted,
financially, in the possible selling of a German submarine to Egypt, because he
had financial shares in the company, years ago, that was providing the
submarine. Also, the Blue and White party leaders accused Netanyahu of not
divulging information to the IDF and his Defense Minister, which Netanyahu deemed
was too secret even for those in his cabinet. The scandal, and possible
implications of Netanyahu in it, were brought public, for the second time, in
February 2019. Before that, he was not implicated in the scandal, but his close
associates were.
For his part, Netanyahu is suing Gantz, Yaalon, and Lapid
for libel since they are acting in this way, despite Israel’s Attorney General
not moving forward with any kind of indictment against Netanyahu in this case to-date.
If that scenario changes, this case could send Netanyahu to
jail, especially if there were a way to prove he did something for his own
personal interests above Israel’s security interests. It is a very serious
allegation, and plays into the politics of the Blue and White Party ahead of
the elections.
Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump twice in
Washington, but cut his trip short and returned to Israel on Monday. This is
because of the heightened security situation in Israel.
Early Monday morning, Hamas and its terrorist partners,
launched a rocket from Gaza that traveled 80 kilometers and hit a home in a
neighborhood that is on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. The rocket destroyed the
home and injured several people, including children. There was no bomb shelter
or sealed room in the home.
March 30th marks 2 events: (1) Land Day when Arabs
protest against Israel -- in the land, and throughout the world. (2) It will be
one year since the “Great March of Return”, which is about Gazan protests over
Israeli policies.
Following the election there is supposed to be the unveiling
of the American peace proposal, which is reportedly taking place BEFORE the
next Israeli government is formed. The timing of this interferes with Israel’s
governmental process. WE SPEAK DELAY TO
THE UNVEILING OF THIS PLAN!
Nobody really knows who Israeli President Reuven Rivlin will
invite to form the next government after the April 9th elections. It
isn’t necessarily guaranteed that the party with the most votes will be the one
asked. Ultimately, Rivlin has the right to decide who he will ask to try and
form a new government.
So, in conclusion, there is a conflict going on, militarily,
between Israel and Hamas which has been escalating on Israel’s southern border.
There is a political “war” going on between prime ministerial candidates and
political parties, which includes trying to get Netanyahu indicted. And, if the
American peace plan is unveiled, there is a guaranteed diplomatic “war” that
will go on between Israel, the Palestinians, and the American peace brokers.
As we look at the Bible for our scriptural references, we
know the Lord is interested in righteousness and justice prevailing over all of
these issues. He is in control, and He is the Commander and Host over the
Armies of the Lord. He upholds what is right; and, demolishes what is evil.
PRAYER POINTS:
CRAFTED PRAYER:
We ask you Lord, to
expose the enemy’s plots; make the fiery darts of the wicked ones miss the
target. We declare all demonic plans to be null and void. Uphold Your Word,
Lord and bring peace and clarity to this nation’s citizens. Bring deliverance
to Your people from this confusion.
Hold back all
attempts this week by terrorists who attempt to infiltrate Israel on our
southern border. Do not allow any more rockets to hit this nation, especially in
the south and central regions. Provide greater resources and accurate intelligence to prevent rockets
from landing on civilians and their homes. Increase the effectiveness of the
Iron Dome. Defend Israel with other weapons when needed, like “David’s Sling”,
and if necessary, even the “Arrow” missile.
Breakthrough for us,
Lord with quiet and calm in this time of great upheaval in Israel.
Hold back the possibility
of a “perfect storm”. Protect Israel from the plots of the evil one in all
spheres… politically, diplomatically, and militarily. Unite our nation.
Cover Your saints in
the shadow of Your wings. Give the Body of Messiah discernment in knowing how
to pray. Gather all those prayer warriors in Jerusalem to remember our nation
in unified city-wide prayer on March 28th.
Hold back all plots
that would harm Israel's communities on March 30th.
We want to know the
truth about our Prime Minister. We want to know the truth about how each party
will act in the future peace process. We want to know the true intentions of
the Trump Administration. Netanyahu says he will not divide Jerusalem; he will
not uproot settlements; and, he will not allow the Jordan Valley area to end up
in the hands of the Palestinians. What truly would Gantz give up under
pressure? Would he remove thousands of
settlers from Judea and Samaria under pressure from the West?
Lord, we pray that the
truth would be brought to light, and that You will give wisdom to the Israeli
people. May prayer and travail in intercession come upon our nation! 2 Chronicles 7:14.
PSALM 111:7-10: “The works of His hands are truth and
justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. They are upheld forever and ever,
enacted in truth and uprightness. He
has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy
and awesome is His name. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all
who follow His precepts have good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise.”
PSALM 112:1-9:
“Hallelujah!
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will
be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures
forever. It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose
affairs are guided by justice. Surely he will never be shaken. The righteous
man will be remembered forever. He will not fear bad news; his heart is
steadfast, trusting in the LORD. His heart is assured; he will not fear, until
he looks in triumph on his foes. He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be lifted high in honor.”