Jerusalem, Israel
JANUARY 19, 2021 PRAYER UPDATE
Israel and the
Nations
GOD IS IN CONTROL –
FOCUS ON HIS PROMISES:
Isaiah 64:3-4: “When you did awe-inspiring things that we
didn’t expect, You came down and the mountains quaked in Your Presence. From
ancient times, no one has heard, no one has listened to, no eye has seen any
God except You who acts on behalf of the one who waits for Him.”
No one could imagine what God has prepared for those who
love Him (1 Corinthians 2:9b).
Isaiah 42:13: “The LORD will march out like a Champion, like
a Warrior, He will stir up His zeal; with a shout He will raise the battle cry
and will triumph over His enemies.”
Psalm 66:3: “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies
cower before You.”
Isaiah 44:8: “Do not tremble nor be afraid (of the violent
upheavals to come). Have I not long ago proclaimed it to you and declared
it? And, you are My witnesses. Is there
a God besides Me? There is no other
Rock. I know of none.”
Isaiah 40:31: “But, those who wait upon the LORD will renew
their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and
not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”
Psalm 31:19: “How
great is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You. In the
presence of everyone, You have acted for those who take refuge in You.”
Psalm 65:5: “With
awesome deeds of righteousness, You answer us. O God of our salvation, the hope
of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.”
SONG:
Psalm 18:3 (sing):
“I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved
from mine enemies.”
“The Lord liveth, and blessed be the ROCK and may the God of
my salvation be exalted!” (Psalm 18:46).
AMERICAN
INAUGURATION:
Intercessors have cried out, God has heard. He is allowing the turmoil, the chaos, the terror and the violence to be seen… for a purpose. It is boiling off the dross that has risen to the surface. The Lord is revealing the sin – of those who know Him and those who don’t. He is revealing the ills of a divided society. His Word says in 2 Chronicles 7:14, that if those who are called by His name (believers) will turn from their wicked ways, He will hear from heaven; forgive their sin; and heal their land.
SO WE DECLARE IT SO!
We pray that Americans
will cry out to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
1 Corinthians 14:33: “For God is not a God of disorder, nor
confusion, but of peace -- as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.”
May God’s holy people
hold up the United States of America against tyranny and every evil thing that
exalts itself above the Lord.
We declare, regarding
this coming Inauguration, “that everything must be done in a proper and orderly
manner,” which is the will of God in Christ Jesus.
Bring order, God;
bring Your peace.
John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.
Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled.
Neither let them be afraid.”
Lord, according to Psalm
60:2: “You have shaken the land, and torn it open. Heal its fractures, for it
is quaking.”
Heal Your land, Lord.
Heal Your land!
Isaiah 30:26: “Moreover, the light of the moon will be like
the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter,
like the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD binds up the fracture of
His people, and heals the wound they were struck with.”
And, holding up the
intercessors in Washington, D.C., and throughout the States, we declare: Now,
my God, may Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to their prayers offered
at this time.
From heaven, Your dwelling
place, hear their heart cries and their pleas, and uphold their cause.
And, among those
Americans who do not know You… forgive Your people, who have sinned against
You. (2 Chronicles
6:39).
AMERICAN-ISRAELI
RELATIONS GOING FORWARD:
Israel is going to elections on March 23, 2021. Israelis
will have to adjust to a new government in Jerusalem, with the uncertainty of
how the administration in Washington will deal with it.
Father, we thank you
that regardless of whether the new Israeli government will have favor with
America or not, You are committed to watching over Your covenant land, and Your
covenant people…. now and forevermore.
Jeremiah 31:35-37: “It is the LORD who provides the sun to
light the day and the moon and stars to light the night; and, who stirs the sea
into roaring waves. His name is the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, and this is
what He says: ‘I will never forget to give those commands, and I will never let
Israel stop being a nation. I, the LORD, have spoken.’ This is what the LORD
says: If the heavens above can be
measured, and the foundations of the earth below explored, I will reject all of
Israel’s descendants because of all they have done – this is the LORD’s declaration.”
God, deliver Israel
from any manipulation set in place by the U.S. Administration. Give Israeli
leaders divine insights because of the alliance Israel has had with the United
States; because of the strategic cooperation agreements between the two
nations. Do not let Israel fall into a trap.
WE DECLARE: Psalm
124:7-8: We have escaped like a bird from a hunter’s trap. The trap is broken,
and we are free! Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and
earth.”
We pray that the
Israeli government will walk in discernment in their dealings with the United
States and other nations, not signing any documents that would try and thwart
Your plans, Oh God. Let political leaders in Jerusalem be “wise as serpents and
gentle as doves” dealing with America and the nations.
We declare that, as
God gave to Solomon, He will give to the leaders of Israel – wisdom and
knowledge.
MORE ON THE ISRAELI
ELECTIONS:
2 Samuel 23:3-4 :
“The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: ‘When one rules over
people in righteousness; when he rules in the fear of God; he is like the light
of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning; like the brightness after rain
that brings grass from the earth.”
We declare such
righteous leaders over Israel. God put men who reverently fear You in power in
this nation. Let Your light shine before men. Let it shine through the nation
of Israel to other nations. May Israel walk in its destiny, as a light to other
nations, because Your light shines within the leaders of this country. May that
transformation take place before Israelis go to the polls in March.
Proverbs 12:2: “Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but
He condemns those who devise wicked schemes.”
Jeremiah 3:15: “Then I will give you shepherds after My own
heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.”
LORD, we pray that
citizens of this land will be kept safe as they focus on You, trust in You, and
not have the “fear of man” in their hearts. Please reveal who the righteous are
among those candidates who are running for the next election in Israel. Please
bring to clarity who are the faithful ones… if any can be found. Please open up
the eyes of citizens to choose leaders who tell the truth, and want to serve
others more than their own self interests. Show us the servant-leaders in
Israel so that we can vote for them and choose wisely. Yes, show us those “shepherds” who will lead
the sheep with knowledge and understanding because their hearts are right with
You.
COVID/THE VACCINES
– The Divisions in Society:
There is a spirit of fear operating… both among those who
fear getting Covid; and, those who fear getting the vaccine. It’s in the
society here, and it’s in the Body of Messiah. There are great divisions among
leaders and lay people.
We need to respect the decisions we individually make. If we
think that our brother or sister is making the wrong decision, we need to pray
for them.
And, we need to pray that all fear will go, in Yeshua’s
name, that has to do with our health.
Psalm 10:17: “You,
LORD hear the desire of the afflicted; You encourage them and listen to their
cry.”
So, we pray for those
among us who are suffering either because of Covid, or because of the vaccine.
Proverbs 13:10: “Where there is strife, there is pride, but
wisdom is found in those who take advice.”
We pray for the
wisdom of God, Your accuracy and truth to flow out of the mouths of our leaders
in this land. And, we pray that accuracy and truth will prevail; that citizens
will know what is of God and what is of man; that they will have discernment in
what is good and what is evil.
Proverbs 18:19: “An offended friend is harder to win back
than a fortified city. Arguments
separate friends like a gate locked with bars.”
For those who have
lost friendships because of offenses due to strong opinions or a desire to be
helpful, please cover the offenses and the hurts in Jesus name! Please restore unity to the Body of Messiah;
and bring our brothers and sisters into the bond of peace. It is special when
brethren dwell together in unity. We are strengthened when we have tolerance
respect, and honor for one another…. and, most of all love!
ISRAELI SECURITY:
Terror attacks have
risen recently.
We declare: Psalm
55:9: “Lord, confuse the wicked,
confront their words, for I see violence and strife in the city.”
We pray that the Lord
will give Israel good intelligence to halt these attacks, in Yeshua’s name!
With a possible
return to the “land for peace” formula of a two-state solution between Israel
and the Palestinians, we need to pray that God will constrain the plans of the
nations in what could be harmful to Israel in the future.
Psalm 33:10-11: “The LORD foils the plans of the nations; He
thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But, the plans of the LORD stand firm
forever; the purposes of His heart through all generations.”
There is talk of the U.S. going back to the JCPOA deal with
Iran. This is of great concern to Israel. Israel has stated over and over
again, they will not allow Iran to go nuclear. We sense there are plans behind
the scenes to prepare for a confrontation with Iran, since Iran talks about
increasing uranium enrichment to military standards for a quick break-out to
obtain a nuclear weapon. Iran continues to threaten Israel with annihilation,
even giving dates of when that will happen!
May the U.S. be
constrained from making a bad deal, entering into a snare, and being trapped by
Iran. May such behavior on the part of the future American Administration not
affect Israel’s security. May God confuse the plans of Iran, and may God arise
and His enemies be scattered! The Lord has set Israel in place, as the head not
the tail. He pours out His love and promises on Zion. Any talk of annihilation
of His beloved land is only threats. The nations must obey the Lord, and His
Son, according to Psalm Chapter 2. He is the protector and the shield of
Israel.
Proverbs 21:31: “The horse is made ready for the day of
battle, but victory rests with the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:9: “In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the LORD establishes their steps.”
Job 12:22: “He reveals the deep tings of darkness and brings
utter darkness into the light.”