Jerusalem, Israel
AUGUST 5, 2022
PRAYER UPDATE
Israel and the Nations
OPERATION “BREAKING
DAWN”
Today, August 5, 2022, Israel launched a pre-emptive strike
against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist group, a proxy of Iran,
located in the Gaza Strip. The IDF killed the senior commander of the PIJ; at
least 15 other terrorists; and several civilians in the area.
Israeli intelligence officials had concrete evidence that the
PIJ was going to strike at vehicles on Israel’s southern roads with anti-tank
missiles, and had plans to strike at Israel’s southern communities, as well.
Earlier in the week, Israel captured a senior leader of
the PIJ in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria). Fearing retaliation from Gaza, Israel told
southern residents to stay indoors, and cancel plans for large gatherings.
The PIJ is, currently, retaliating with a barrage of rockets
launched at Israel’s border communities, as well as towns and cities in central
Israel.
Israeli officials have made it clear that they do not want
this military operation, “Breaking Dawn” to escalate. Israel is waiting to see if Hamas gets involved in helping the PIJ.
At least 25,000 reservists are waiting orders from Israel’s
Defense Minister, Benny Gantz. He has already been calling up those in the Southern
Command, Air Defense units, Homefront Command, and other troops and officers.
According to a military spokesman, “We had very accurate
intelligence – anti-tank missiles on the ground, waiting for a target to kill
Israelis… During the past four days, the IDF has been preparing for this
operation, bringing in the Iron Dome, batteries, tanks, artillery, and drones in
order to be ready. We are in a very high state of readiness for any operation which
would be needed. More forces are going from the north to the south.”
During the next 24 hours, Israel will be even more prepared.
Already, the IDF has brought down a PIJ ammunitions factory in Gaza.
Israel’s opposition parties stand behind these military
operations of the current interim government, led by Prime Minister Yair Lapid.
PRAYER POINTS:
*The next few days are critical as to whether this military operation
will be expanded, and whether it will lead to a full-scale conflict. If Hamas gets
involved in helping the PIJ, Israel will not tolerate it, and the IDF could
call in ground forces. This would result in a major escalation.
Declare over IDF soldiers, Isaiah 41:13, “For I am the
LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear;
I will help you.’ “
Say to Zion that her God is the Redeemer, the Holy One of
Israel!
Psalm 44:4-8: “You are my King and my God, who decrees victories
for Jacob. Through You we push back our enemies; through Your name we trample our
foes. I put no trust in my bow; I do not count on my sword to save me. My sword
does not bring me victory. You are the One who gives us victory over our
enemies. You have saved us from our foes and have put to shame those who hate
us. O God, we give glory to You all day long, and constantly praise Your name.
Selah.”
*Israel is in the middle of an election cycle, with
politicians trying to show their power and strength to the Israeli public. This military
operation, if it goes well, puts current interim government leaders at a major
advantage in the upcoming elections. Regardless, they need the Lord as much as other
politicians do (all those who think they are the best men who can display
Israel’s strength and security to Israel’s population). It’s about the LORD,
not them!
Malachi 3:3: “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of
silver; He will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then,
the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness.”
Jeremiah 31:7: “Now, this is what the LORD says: ‘Sing
with joy for Israel. Shout for the greatest of nations! Shout out with praise and joy: Save Your people,
O LORD, the remnant of Israel.’ ”
*This military operation tests the new Memorandum of
Understanding – the Air Defense pact – between Israel and the U.S. So far, statements from the Biden
Administration claim that ‘Israel has a right to defend itself, by itself.’
LORD, cause the nations to fall in line with Your purposes
concerning Israel!
Declare over the U.S. Administration, Psalm 4:4-5: “Tremble
and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Offer
the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.”
*The IDF is cleansing Gaza and the West Bank of its enemies.
This military operation foils Iran’s plans to use its proxies to hurt Israel
and cause turmoil in the land. God is in control!
Psalm 33:10-11: “The LORD foils the plans of the nations;
He thwarts the purposes of the peoples. He thwarts all their schemes. But, the plans of the LORD stand firm forever;
the purposes of His heart through all generations.
The diplomats and the media have already started to accuse Israel of launching an attack on the people of Gaza, rather than accept the mediation efforts by Egypt and the United Nations.
In the initial strike by Israel, a child was killed in Gaza.
This has already stirred things up. Condemnations are coming against Israel in
the public arena. Be aware that antisemitism usually rises when Israel gets
embroiled in a conflict with her enemies.
Declare over the media and the diplomats, Psalm 50:14: “Offer
to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving. And, pay your vows to the Most High.”
Psalm 2:12: “Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you
perish in the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are those that
put their trust in Him.
Psalm 99:1: “The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble. He
is enthroned above the cherubim. Let the earth quake.”
Proclaim to Israel and the Jewish People, that the LORD
God Almighty will defend them in times of trouble, when antisemitism rises again:
Psalm 55:9: “Lord, confuse the wicked, confound their
words, for I see violence and strife in the city.”
Declare to Israel, that her God reigns!
Psalm 31:2: “Turn Your ear to listen to me; rescue me
quickly. Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe.”