A CALL TO PRAYER NOVEMBER 2022
Reports of bombs being detonated by remote control in Jerusalem and Ramot, on Wednesday morning, November 23, showed that the terrorist attacks were well-coordinated. It indicates the possibility of a new Intifada (Palestinian Uprising).
The health of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is failing. Anarchy is setting in. There is already a fight for control of the Palestinian territories in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank). Hamas and several Palestinian groups are vying for power. The competition among them is so great, that their goal is how many Israelis they can kill, so they can curry the most favor within the Palestinian population.
The sense is that it is going to get dangerous on the streets of cities and towns in Israel. People will need to be more cautious as they travel.
The far-right Israeli government coalition that is currently being formed, is going to crack down on the terrorists in a firm matter. It will get ugly as greater force is used. People will document this use of force that will be seen on the streets, even in broad daylight. Nations will see this documentation, and will protest Israel’s firm measures. It will cause Israel to be more isolated among the nations. As Israel defends itself, the crackdown will be seen as brutal force – Israel as the victimizer. This great opposition of Israel’s methods to stop terrorists, will result in increased antisemitism in the nations.
There is also a sense that there will be greater persecution of the believers in the land because of the government coalition that is being formed. Believers may find themselves having to leave the country. Those who are Israelis, may find themselves with limited freedoms in Israel.
This increased persecution that is coming will include greater measures to restrict Aliyah – not just of Messianic Jews, but also of Conservative and Reformed Jews wanting to immigrate from the West.
This will be the tool used by the ultra-Orthodox controlling the Ministry of Interior. The ultra-Orthodox will look to encourage more ultra-Orthodox to make Aliyah – which in turn will strengthen the political base of the Jewish Power movement and other Orthodox parties in the coalition.
PRAYER POINTS:
(1) PRAY for God’s intervention and grace during these days ahead. Pray that in the midst of darkness, we will see His great light shining in and through Israel. (Isaiah 60:1-2). Pray for signs, wonders, and miracles in the land, as a testimony of His power, faithfulness, and love during these days we are facing. (Hebrews 2:3-4).
(2) PRAY for great protection over the Jewish People – both in Israel and the nations – from increased violence. Pray that the Lord will confuse the plans of the enemy; and, that the terror will be stopped and not allowed to cause destruction and devastation of human lives and property. Declare God’s protection over all those living in the land. (Ephesians 6:10-19; Psalm 91); and declare the Lord’s shield over Israel (Psalm 3:3; Psalm 5:12; Psalm 28:7; Psalm 84:11).
(3) PRAY for the workers in Israel to be able to stay. The harvest is plenty, but the workers are few. (Matthew 9:37-38). Pray for wisdom, discernment, and new strategies for the sharing of the gospel. Pray that the Lord will raise up courageous men and women of God who will know how to face the persecution as they bring salvation to the people of Israel. (Psalm 18:2; Psalm 30:1; Psalm 62:7). Pray for new outreaches, and the coming to faith of many. Pray for protection and boldness over those who are sharing the good news in Israel. (Isaiah 45:25).
(4) There is already great fear in the land, about increased terrorism, among both secular and religious Israelis – especially those living in Jerusalem, or wanting to visit the holy city. Pray that their eyes and ears will be opened; the veil will be lifted; and that they will receive the Lord. Pray for dreams and visions to draw them to God. (1 Corinthians 15:2).
(5) PRAY for the greater Aliyah that is coming. Thank the Lord for all His promises in His word that speak of Him bringing His people back to the land from the north, south, east and west. Nothing can stop the advancement of the Lord’s Kingdom plans and purposes! (Hosea 11:10; Isaiah 43:5-6).
ENCOURAGEMENT:
There is going to be a glorious redemption of the Jewish People. Awesome times are coming in the future. But, we will have to go through this difficult time, now, as we prepare for the outpouring of the Lord in Zion.
Hebrews 10:23: “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith, our hope, without wavering. For He who promised is faithful.”