Jerusalem, Israel
MAY 20, 2022 PRAYER UPDATE
Israel and the Nations
In mid-May 2022, reportedly, there was a direct launch of the S-300 Russian anti-missile defense system aimed at Israeli jets; the first time Russia manned this system since it was delivered to Syria in 2018.
This action should be viewed in the context of Russia's anger at Israel, in March 2022, for not supporting Russia in the UN General Assembly decision to adopt a resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Israel sided with Ukraine, along with 140 other countries.
After that, Russia's Foreign Minister accused Jews of killing Jews during the Holocaust. This was considered an anti-Semitic comment by Israel. It crossed the red line, diplomatically.
In that sense, there has been a deterioration in Israel-Russia diplomatic relations, which may have led to this direct missile launching against Israel by Russia over Syria.
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz went to Washington, quickly, voicing to the media that Iran could install enough centrifuges in the next week to build a bomb.
It's probable that Gantz spoke to the U.S. Administration about Russia's military advances in Syria, which could lead to a disintegration of the "de0confliction mechanism" between Russia and Israel, leaving the skies vulnerable to war in the region.
Also, Israel is currently carrying out one of its biggest military drills. Could it be a signal to Russia, Iran and Israel's enemies that Israel is close to some kind of pre-emptive strike against its enemies on its borders with Iran's proxies -- Hezbollah, Hamas? And with Russia's proxy -- Assad and his regime in Syria?
There is also the possibility that Gantz spoke to his counterpart from Saudi Arabia, who met with U.S. officials the day before he did. Is this towards a closer Israeli alliance with Arab countries in the Middle East, to show that there is even a stronger axis in the region against the unholy alliance of Iran-Russia, as well as other countries that want to destroy Israel?
These are continued signs towards the biblical Ezekiel war mentioned in Ezekiel 38 and 39:
It's clear in Ezekiel 38:11, that Sheba and Dedan (the region of Saudi Arabia and some of these Arab countries), are asking those enemies coming from the north why they are doing so.
It indicates the strategic alliance of Israel with these so-called "moderate" nations of the Abraham Accords -- of which Saudi Arabia is expected to join.
We also understand that the unholy alliance spoken about in the Bible is Persia (Iran), God and Magog (Russia?), Tomer (Turkey?), Libya, Ethiopia (and/or Eritrea/Sudan?), etc.
In addition, Ezekiel 38:13 makes it clear when this war will happen.... wen Israel is living at peace in unwalled villages. Not now!
Prayer Points:
*Pray that the Lord's enemies will be held at bay until such a war happens, according to the Lord's timing.
*Pray that the Lord restrains Israel's enemies from trying to bring a war before the Ezekiel war -- trying to stir up military action that would weaken Israel's resolve.
*Pray that the U.S. will not abandon Israel, militarily, before an onslaught of wars and rumors of wars. Pray that America stands by Israel's side.
*Pray that the Lord will raise up Godly leaders in the U.S., Israel and the nations, who understand the prophecies, and prepare ahead for what is eventually coming.
*Pray that the Lord will give Israel and its alliances strategies on how to thwart Iran's plans to build a bomb. Pray that He will bring confusion to Iranian operatives that will cause all Iran's centrifuges to break-down and spin out of control.
Scriptures:
A word of exhortation for those who have insight, pray, and document their visions:
Habakkuk 2:1-3: "I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what He will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint (or, what He will say to me, and how I should answer when corrected). Then, the LORD replied: "Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it (that a runner can carry the correct message to others). For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay."
In mid-May 2022, the IDF launched "Chariots of Fire," a 4-week military exercise simulating attacks on multiple fronts, in the air, on land, by sea, and in cyberspace. Every branch of the Israeli armed forces -- air force, army, the navy, and intelligence -- was involved. It is considered one of the largest drills Israel has ever practiced.
Isaiah 21:6-8: "... the Lord said to me, 'Put a watchman on the city all. Let him shout out what he sees. When he sees chariots with teams of horses, riders on donkeys, or riders on camels, let him be alert, fully alert. And, the watchman called out, 'Day after day, I have stood on the watchtower, my lord. Night after night, I have remained at my post."
Ezekiel 33:7: "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me."
According to 1 Chronicles 12:32, pray that Israel will raise up sons of Issachar, who will know what Israel should do! Pray that believers will have influence in governmental realms, so that their words are heard and implemented. Pray for the Body of Messiah to have greater access to foreign policy makers and heads of state, in order to be a helping hand to Israel, when crucial decisions are needed.
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.
Conclusion: news analysis; prophetic understanding of biblical events; prayer points; scriptures -- are helpful in praying through God's will -- in alliance with Him!
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