Condensed Version: The coming war in the spiritual and in the natural
Jerusalem, Israel
APRIL 21, 2023 PRAYER UPDATE
Israel and the Nations
PREPARATION AND BATTLE STRATEGIES
Recently, there have been reports by Israel’s Defense Minister; military and intelligence analysts; and strategic thinkers, warning that we must seek peace, but prepare for war. Some are describing a possible conflict with Iranian proxies, coming against Israel on multiple fronts. Others recognize changes in the Middle East, but do not think it will result in a war unless Iran crosses the threshold towards obtaining a nuclear weapon.
The IDF has advanced capabilities to strike back and destroy Israel’s enemies. It’s not just that wicked plans are being devised. It is the fact that Israel’s enemies are emboldened to think they could cause chaos to Israel’s home front and win.
Israel needs to restore its deterrence capabilities, to humble its enemies and weaken their resolve.
We need to fervently pray that Israel will be able to stop its enemies from trying to act on their evil plot against the Jewish State. (Psalm 2; Psalm 83).
With the power of God going forth before Israel; as well as re-enforced spiritual protection of the Jewish State from behind, Israel’s enemies will be stopped in their tracks. If they try to retaliate, we pray that they are knocked down, and the conflict is not allowed to escalate, in Yeshua’s (Jesus) name. Amen!
On a spiritual level, one Israeli prophetic intercessor we know recently had a dream that was like a “Star Wars” scenario. Currently, intercessors are seeing signs of a battle in the heavenlies that will try to come, full swing, to the earth, including tsunamis along the coast in Haifa and Tel Aviv. But, God will protect His people.
An international army of millions of intercessors is being raised up. They will be fasting and praying from May 7 through May 27 (21 days), before a Global Day of Prayer comes together for Israel on May 28. (See Daniel 10:13).
Pray that the word gets out to them that God is looking for a united army, a multi-front force, applying battle strategies against the warring powers in the heavenlies to stop this coming assault on Israel. This is a big storm coming. It can be diffused through millions interceding.
Whenever the Lord allows this heavenly conflict to manifest, we expect to see signs and wonders on the earth – the Commander of the Heavenly Hosts and of the Armies of Israel leading the way!
As you take up your positions of intercession, pray for peace, but prepare for war. Take up arms in the Spirit, corporately, with other intercessors, on Israel’s behalf! Arm yourselves with the Lord’s battle strategies! Implement these strategies in your times of spiritual warfare over Israel!
BATTLE STRATEGIES:
*REMEMBER WHO REIGNS: Exodus 15:18.
*STAY IN THE SHELTER; TAKE REFUGE; ABIDE UNDER THE SHADOW OF HIS WINGS; HIDE IN THE ROCKS: Psalm 91; Psalm 57:1; Isaiah 2: verses 10, 19, 21.
*LISTEN: To the still small voice of the Lord: 1 Kings 19:11-13.
*THIS IS THE LORD’S ANSWER TO THE CHAOS & CATACLYSMIC EVENTS COMING: Psalm Chapter 46: HE is our refuge and strength; do not fear; dwell in His Holy Place; God is with us; He is our fortress. BE STILL AND KNOW THAT HE IS GOD!
*WHO IS THE LORD AND WHAT HAS HE PROMISED US: Exodus 15:3.
*WE DECLARE: You are the Head of the heavenly hosts; The Lord is the Commander of the Armies of Heaven; and of the Armies of Israel.
*HE IS GOING TO PROTECT US: Malachi 3:6. He is not going to allow us to be consumed, no matter how strong the enemy seems.
*GOD HAS A SECRET POWER FORCE: His right hand and His right arm. When the enemy overplays his wicked hand, the LORD uses HIS own right hand to strike down and devastate His opponent. Exodus 15:6; Psalm 44:3-4.
*WHOSE SIDE IS HE ON during these fiery trials and battles: Joshua 5:13-15.
*WE DO NOT FIGHT AGAINST FLESH & BLOOD but against the principalities and powers of the air: Ephesians 6:12.
*IN THE NAME OF THE LORD we will see His victory over our enemies: Psalm 118:10.
*OUR ROCK EQUIPS US FOR THE BATTLE: Psalm 144:1-2; 2 Samuel 22:35.
*HOSTILE NATIONS ARE SURROUNDING US. THIS IS GOD’S STRATEGY: Psalm 18:39; Psalm 18:47.
*HE IS OUR SHIELD AND GLORY; WE WILL WIN: Psalm 3:3; Psalm 60:12. We are assured of a victory, because of who HE IS! Whatever we do in preparing for the conflict, and then entering the battle, it is only “through God” that we can do valiantly, and be fearless and bold!
*OUR MARCHING ORDERS: Joshua 1:9.