Jerusalem, Israel
MARCH 2021 PRAYER UPDATE
Israel and the
Nations
PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS PEOPLE, ISRAEL, AND HIS MERCY ON THEM!
Isaiah 43:21: “I have made Israel for Myself, and they will
someday honor Me before the whole world.”
1 Peter 79:13: “Then,
we Your people, the sheep of Your pasture, will thank You forever; from
generation to generation, we will declare Your praise.”
(See: Psalm 102:18,
Isaiah 43:1; Malachi 3:17; Isaiah 60:21;
Isaiah 55:7; Isaiah 65:9; Jeremiah 31:34; Isaiah 14:1; Isaiah 44:21 )
We proclaim that this
day. All honor and glory be to Our Lord and King and Savior, Yeshua!
Luke 1:71-75: “He has raised up a horn of salvation for us
in the house of His servant David. Just as He promised through His holy
prophets long ago. That we should be saved from our enemies and from all who
hate us. He has been merciful to our ancestors by remembering His sacred
covenant; the oath He swore to our father Abraham; to rescue us from the hand
of our enemies; and to enable us to serve Him without fear; in holiness and
righteousness before Him all our days.”
We pray that even now,
Lord, Your People Israel would receive salvation through Yeshua, and also be
delivered from their enemies. Thank You for remembering Your covenant with Your
nation; Your promise through Abraham. Thank you for rescuing us and for
allowing us to come to You and serve You with all reverence. Thank You for the
change of focus in this nation – to humble ourselves before You, as a people,
desiring to honor You in holiness and righteousness, before You, for all of our
days.
We ask for, and
receive forgiveness, Lord, of national and personal sins.
REPENTANCE ON BEHALF OF ISRAEL:
Proverbs 14:34:
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.”
Isaiah 43:25: “I, even I, am He who blots out your
transgressions, for My own sake, and remembers your sins no more.”
We are forever
grateful Lord for Your saving grace!
Micah 7:28: “Who is a
God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the
remnant of His inheritance – who does not retain His anger forever, because He
delights in loving devotion?”
Micah 7:19: “He will again have compassion on us He will
vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the
sea.
It is at this time
Lord that we remember what You did for us; this time when not only did You
deliver us from Pharaoh and all his ways; not only did you take us out of Egypt
and into the Promised Land; but, You saved us from eternal destruction through
Your Son, Yeshua!
We pray and repent on
behalf of Your People Israel; as this people, have not listened to the LORD our
God, nor followed His ways!
(See Hebrews 8:12; 2
Chronicles 6:21; Psalm 103:12; Isaiah 38:17; Isaiah 48:11)
THESE ARE GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE – DESPITE THEIR SIN, THERE IS GOD’S FAVOR AND PROMISES TO ISRAEL. HE PARTED THE RED SEA FOR THEM DURING THE EXODUS; DURING THIS TIME OF PASSOVER – THE DEATH ANGEL PASSED OVER!
Isaiah 44:1-: “But,
now, listen, Jacob, My servant, Israel, whom I have CHOSEN. This is what the
LORD says – He who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you:
Do not be afraid Jacob, My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have CHOSEN.”
For I will pour water
on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit
on your offspring, and My blessing on your descendants. They will spring up
like grass in a meadow, like poplar trees by flowing streams.
Some will say, ‘I
belong to the LORD’; others will call themselves by the name of Jacob; still
others will write on their hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name, ISRAEL.
This is what the LORD
says – Israel’s King and Redeemer, the LORD Almighty: I am the first and I Am
the last; apart from Me there is no God.”
Lord, we celebrate the
Feast of Passover, not by eating the old break of wickedness and evil, but by
eating the new bread of purity and truth. (1
Corinthians 5:8). Cleanse us Lord and we will be cleansed. Heal us Lord and
we will be healed! Save us Lord and we
will be saved! For we choose You above
all else!
WHO IS LIKE GOD WHO TELLS US WHAT IS TO COME?
Isaiah 44:7: Who then is like Me? Let him proclaim it. Let
him declare and lay out before Me what has happened since I established My
ancient people, and what is yet to come – yes, let them foretell what will
come.”
We proclaim, based on
this scripture in Isaiah 44:7: There is none like You Lord. Only You can
declare and lay out what has happened since You established Your ancient
people, and what is yet to come. You will tell us, Lord… what is to come!
PRAYER FOR THE ISRAELI ELECTIONS:
We praise God for the
privilege to vote; for every Israeli to see it as their duty to cast their
ballot in what is a democratic process that works well in Israel. We pray that
new and wise leadership will emerge, with leaders who seek good counsel.
Proverbs 11:14:
“Without wise leadership, a nation falls. With many counselors, there is
safety.
Proverbs 16:12: “It
is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established
by righteousness.”
Isaiah 33:22: “For the LORD is our judge; the LORD is our
lawgiver; the LORD is our King; it is He who will save us.”
Psalm 75:7: “It is God who judges: He brings one down; He
exalts another.”
Psalm 111:10: “The
fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have
good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise!”
Thank You, Lord that You
are already Israel’s King of Kings! Thank You that you direct the hearts of
earthly kings, and guide them as You please (Proverbs 21:1).
As Israelis go to the
poles now, let their votes reflect their heart’s desire to see leaders raised
up with a Godly fear of the Lord. Let the people of Israel vote with humble
hearts; with a sense of what is just and good for this nation. May they vote
against corruption in high places, and vote for those leaders of integrity that
want truth and honesty to prevail in this society.
Proverbs 15:22:
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors, they succeed.”
Proverbs 16:22:
“Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but, the instruction of
fools is evil.”
Let Israeli
politicians walk in wise counsel, with good advisors, understanding the ways of
the Lord, and not receive instruction by fools who devise evil plots.
May the Lord watch over the new Israeli coalition, and give us a government through which He can best restore Israel and bring His purposes to rest on this country.
NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY IN ISRAEL:
There is a growing alliance between Turkey, Russian, and
Iran in the Middle East region. Turkey is taking Iran’s side in a growing
dispute with the U.S about Iran’s nuclear program. Turkey and Israel are
already at odds with one another. Russia and Turkey are growing together as
allies and partners. According to the Jerusalem Post (3/22/21), their goal is
to supplant U.S. influence and divide up many areas of the Middle East between
themselves. Turkey wants the advanced S-400 missile defense system from Russia.
It is a long term goal of Turkey to find an accommodation with states in the
region, and bring together its alliance with Russian and Iran. Is this
increased tri-partnership part of the alliance mentioned in scripture in Ezekiel Chapters 38 and 39?
Iran is using advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium at its
underground nuclear facility at Natanz. It’s a further breach of Iran’s 2015
nuclear deal with P5+1 nations. One of Israel’s greatest concerns is that Iran
could use the underground facilities to achieve the “break out” point towards
developing a nuclear bomb, even though Israel has warned the world that it will
not allow Iran to go nuclear.
Israel is developing more relations with Arab states in the
region, including Saudi Arabia, in an alliance against the Iranian threat.
Saudi Arabia has not yet established formal diplomatic relations with Israel,
but the two countries are getting closer behind the scenes.
The Bible talks about wars and rumors of wars. Israel is
often preparing their defense operations during a time of rumors of wars.
Nations are being tested as to whether they will join an Iranian alliance
against Israel; or, an Israeli alliance against Iran.
It’s a time of greater intercession needed!
Daniel 2:21: “He
controls the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.”
Proverbs 16:33: “We may throw the dice, but the Lord
determines how they fall.” (NLT)
Lord, it is all about
Your timing in putting down unholy and ungodly alliances. And, it is all about
Your timing in fulfilling Your prophetic word! And, it is all about
intercessors watching and seeing as Your events unfold on the earth!
Isaiah 21:6: “This is
what the Lord says to me: ‘Go, post a lookout & have him report what he
sees.’ ”
Proverbs 20:18: “Set
plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.”
Proverbs 14:6: “Only
with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of
counselors.”
Psalm 141:9: “Keep me
safe from the traps set by evildoers, from the snares they have laid for me.”
Keep Israel safe,
Lord, from the wicked plans of nations and from the snares they are trying to
lay for Your beloved chosen nation!
Rescue Israel, LORD,
from evildoers; protect this nation from the violent who pursue her from both
within and without; from those who plot evil in their hearts and stir up
trouble all day long. Keep Israel safe, LORD, from the hands of those who would
want to destroy her. Protect her from those who are plotting evil against Your
holy land! Let Israel say to the LORD, ‘You are my God.’ Hear the cry of mercy
from Your people, Lord, when it comes to a future conflict in the region. You
are Israel’s Sovereign LORD, her strong deliverer. You shield and protect
Israel in the day of battle. Do not
grant the wicked their desires, LORD; do not let their plans succeed (See Psalm 140:1-8).