Jerusalem, Israel
APRIL 20, 2021 PRAYER UPDATE
Israel and the
Nations
THANK GOD THAT HE
KEEPS COVENANT WITH HIS PEOPLE:
Deuteronomy 7:9:
“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God,
keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him
and keep His commandments.”
2 Chronicles 6:14: …"O LORD, God of Israel, there is no
God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving
devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.”
Psalm 105:8: “He remembers His covenant forever, the word He
ordained for a thousand generations.”
PRAYING DURING
RAMADAN:
Protection:
There have been
incidents of violence on the part of Muslims in east Jerusalem and at entrances
to the Old City in Jerusalem since Ramadan began a week ago The Israeli police
need extra protection; the IDF extra vigilance at checkpoints and border crossings
throughout the country.
Psalm 34:7: “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who
fear him, and He delivers them.”
Psalm 91:11: “For He will command His angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.”
Prayer: We pray
for Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, Lord, that Muslim Friday prayer gatherings during
Ramadan would not stir Arab violence against Jewish Israelis. Please constrain
enemy forces.
Isaiah 31:5: “Like birds hovering overhead, the LORD Almighty
will shield Jerusalem; He will shield it and deliver it, He will 'pass over' it
and will rescue it."
Psalm 37:40: “The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues
and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.”
Prayer: God put Your
shield of protection around Israelis during this Muslim holiday. Be Israel’s
refuge, especially in the city center of the country… Your beloved Zion!
Psalm 91:4: “He will cover you with His feathers; under His
wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.”
Prayer: Lord God
Almighty, You are Israel’s keeper. You water this land, continually. You guard
it night and day so no one can disturb it. Thank you that ‘He who touches
Israel never slumbers nor sleeps.’ You are at Israel’s side at all times. We
praise You Lord for protecting this nation -- for the sake of Your name among
the nations.
SALVATION OF THE
MUSLIMS:
2 Peter 3:9: “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise,
as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone
to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
Romans 2:4: “Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness,
tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you to
repentance?”
Prayer: Lord, You often give dreams and visions to
Muslims so that they understand that Jesus is the Son of God, and their Savior.
Please bring Muslims to faith during this season of Ramadan. Show them the
truth, and the truth will set them free! For You want everyone saved and to
come to the knowledge of the truth… ‘For there is one God, and there is one
mediator between God and men, the man Jesus, the Messiah.’ (1 Timothy 2:5).
Titus 2:11: “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing
salvation to everyone.”
To Muslims and to
Jews we say:
“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some
understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but
everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)
PRAYER REGARDING
NEGOTIATIONS FOR ISRAEL’S NEW GOVERNING COALITION:
The anti-Netanyahu
bloc recently took control of an important Knesset committee – the powerful
Knesset Arrangements Committee. This will now allow bills to pass in the
Knesset that could limit the Prime Minister from running in a future election
while under indictment. It also allows the Knesset to decide who to nominate
for the office of President. Current Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin finishes
his term in office in June. If Netanyahu is unable to form a government, it is
thought that the Likud will recommend he become President, which would keep him
secure in office for another 7 years (therefore, immune from any judgement in
his current trial). However, the initiatives of a Knesset dominated by an
anti-Netanyahu bloc weakens Netanyahu’s power.
Psalm 33:16: “No king is saved by the size of his army; no
warrior escapes by his great strength.”
Proverbs 27:2: “Let someone else praise you, and not your
own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips.”
Prayer: Father,
may the next leader of Israel be humble of heart, knowing that he cannot save
himself from the multitude of challenges ahead. Show him that in his weakness,
You are strong. You are watching over Israel. You raise kings up and bring them
down.
Deuteronomy 32:4: “He
(the Lord) is the Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are
just; a God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He.
Prayer: In this time of great uncertainty, we ask You God,
to form a just government, with the kind of righteousness and uprightness that
comes in knowing You. Let the politicians listen to Your counsel; let them
follow Your footsteps, walking in purity and holiness. Let the attitudes of
Israeli political leaders be caring and compassionate towards Your Chosen
People. Turn the hearts of Israeli government leaders back to You. Release them
from self-centeredness, pride, arrogance, dishonesty, fear, doubt, and
unbelief. Take them out of the attitude of lovers of self, and self-perpetuated
lies. Bring them into the attitude of caring and compassion. Let them walk in truth,
honesty, and integrity as they serve You beyond serving the nation; and much
beyond serving their own self-interests.
Psalm 86:15: “But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and
gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.”
Prayer: We are grateful, God, that You have been
gracious and compassionate towards Israel’s sinful leaders. Thank You that You
have withheld Your wrath, and continue to keep covenant with Your people, even
when they have broken covenant with You. Thank You Lord that you are slow to
anger. Redeem Israel out of her own hands, evil plots, and wicked deeds. Save
Your people, Lord, our God!
PRAY THAT ISRAEL
WILL BE PROTECTED FROM IRANIAN PLOTS:
There have been
several leaks to media, most likely due to the Israeli government’s interests,
regarding Iran. While Iran was set back by some of Israel’s actions recently
(i.e., the bombing of an underground nuclear facility at Natanz), Iran still
managed to increase its enrichment of uranium to 60%, bringing it closer to a
nuclear break-out. Israel is concerned.
Psalm 20:7: “Some trust in chariots, and some in
horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”
Prayer: Then
shall You, LORD, go forth, and fight against Iran and its proxies, as when You
fought, previously, in the day of battle, on Israel’s behalf. Let the Iranian
government understand that You are defending Israel against their wicked
schemes, and will not allow them to annihilate Your beloved nation!
Exodus 14:25: “He jammed the wheels of their chariots so
that they had difficulty driving. And, the Egyptians said: “Let’s get away from
the Israelites! The LORD is fighting for them against Egypt.”
Deuteronomy 28:7: “The LORD will grant that the enemies who
rise up against you (Israel) will be defeated before you. They will come at you
from one direction, but flee from you in seven.”
Proverbs 21:31: “The horse is made ready for the day of
battle, but victory rests with the LORD.”
Prayer: Only Lord
by Your power can we push back our enemies; only in Your name can we trample
our foes. (Psalm 44:5).
PRAYER REGARDING
ISRAEL’S RELATIONS WTH AMERICA:
Iran and Israel have
been engaging in a covert war just as the U.S. wants to re-enter into the Iran
nuclear deal with the JCPOA countries. The leaks in Israel are the way that
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to get the Biden
Administration to back off from negotiating another deal with Iran.
There have also been
some media statements that the Biden Administration may use arms sales, or the
way that Israel deals with U.S. military aid to the Jewish State, as a strategy
to get Netanyahu to stop pressuring Biden with both his words and actions.
Psalm 33:10: “The LORD foils the plans of the nations; He
thwarts the purposes of the peoples.”
Prayer: Lord, let
Your interests be worked out between the U.S. and America on the Iran strategy;
on defense issues; and on Israel maintaining a Qualitative Military Edge (QME)
in the Middle East region. You, not the IDF, are the principle shield and
protector of Israel. You are the One who
gives wisdom to Israel’s Defense Forces, and to the Minister of Defense. You
will work this out. We also know that you will protect Israel from Iranian
retaliation, in Yeshua’s name!
Job 12:17-22: “He leads rulers away, stripped, and makes
fools of judges. He removes the royal robe of kings. They are led away with
ropes around their waist. He leads priests away, stripped, and overthrows
officials long established. He silences the lips of trusted advisers, and takes
away the discernment of elders. He pours disgrace upon princes and disarms the
strong. He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into
the light.”
Psalm 29:5: “The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the
LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.”
Isaiah 2:12: “For the LORD of Hosts will have a day of
reckoning, against everyone who is proud and lofty, and against everyone who is
lifted up, that he may be abased.”