Jerusalem, Israel
April 12, 2024 PRAYER UPDATE
Israel and the Nations
GPW News and Prayer Update
We praise God for an unexpected quiet Ramadan, which is
officially over now. The convergence, this year, did not turn violent. There
were a few terrorist attacks, but for the most part, it was orderly on the
Temple Mount and in Jerusalem. We thank the Lord for this! We know that we must keep up our prayers as
the enemy may have a delay tactic in place, yet to be revealed and released.
Israel has had recent successes in killing high level terrorists
that were intent on the annihilation of Israel:
*On Wednesday, April 10th, Israel killed three sons
of Ismail Haniyah, the most senior political leader of Hamas, who lives in
Qatar. The Hamas terrorists, and other family members, were killed by an Israeli
air strike on the Gaza Strip, near a refugee camp in Gaza City.
*On April 1st,
Israel killed seven IRGC members of Iran’s elite corps who were meeting in
Syria. This was done in the compound next to the Iranian Embassy in Syria,
considered by Iran to be sovereign Iranian territory.
PRAYER ALERT:
*Israel is now on the highest of alerts, bracing
for a possible Iranian retaliation strike on targets in Israel, or globally.
*The IDF has cancelled leave for its air
force pilots, and its combat soldiers, and has deployed air defense systems
throughout the country.
*Israel has threatened Iran with “mutually
assured destruction capabilities,” if Iran attacks Israel directly.
*The U.S. chief of CENTCOM is currently in
Israel, to assure the Israeli government that the United States will back
Israel if Iran attacks. This is the U.S. Central Command responsible for
defending and promoting U.S. interests in the Middle East, as well as Asia,
including the strategic waterways in these areas. (Iran has threatened to close the Straits of
Hormuz, which would initiate a regional war if they decided to do this).
*Iran could use the Houthi’s to strike Eilat
again. Pray for Eilat!
A recent report
on “X” said: “According to a U.S. official, the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group
and several other Coalition Naval Vessels have moved off the Coast of Western
Yemen and in the direction of the Northern Red Sea in order to more easily defend
against any Large-Scale Missile and/or Drone Attack launched against Israel or
U.S. Navy Ships by the Houthis, Iran, or other Iranian-Backed Proxy Groups.”
*Geo-politically, if you look at a map of the
Middle East region, we are seeing the advancement of the Iranian “Shia Crescent”
-- a move that is meant to conquer Israel by establishing proxies in nations
that surround Israel.
*In this regard, it was reported, last week
that Iran is trying to cause unrest and instability in the Kingdom of Jordan,
in order to try and overthrow the monarchy there. This would allow Jordanian
Palestinians the ability to rule and reign in Jordan.
Pray for stability in Jordan! Israel’s
eastern border with Jordan is volatile. Terrorists have attempted to breach
that border often. Keep a watchful eye on this part of the Middle East region, in
prayer!
THE CURRENT MILITARY SITUATION IN ISRAEL (from
military experts):
*There are still thousands of Hamas terrorists in Gaza,
and 4-6 brigades that have not been eliminated by the IDF. Hamas controls Rafah
and they control the Philadelphi Corridor in the south, where they are able to
smuggle weapons from the Sinai into Gaza. Arms are continuing to flow through the
tunnels from Egypt to Gaza.
*There have been several attempts by Iran to push weapons
into Judea and Samaria, through their Iranian proxies.
*There has been an increase in the mobilization of
Israeli Arabs by radical Palestinians. This is threatening the radicalization
of Israeli Arabs in what Israel calls “the 5th column.” This is part
of the high alert inside Israel.
*There is, reportedly, a Russian presence of soldiers on the
Syrian Golan Heights.
*Israel still sees a larger war ahead in the north, and
is actively preparing for it. (Soldiers serving in the south were released to
their bases and homes for a few weeks. Many just got their orders to go to the
north to train).
*Israel is seeking allies to help them defend the country
in the north. Israel feels alone, otherwise.
*Israel is better prepared now in regard to weaponry,
military preparedness of units; practicing and training for the northern
scenario.
*A diplomatic solution is still possible.
SIGNS AND SIGNALS INTERNATIONALLY:
Recently, we saw the reports of the earthquake that devastated
parts of Taiwan; then, the earthquake near LEBANON, N.J. that was felt in
NYC and Long Island, N.Y. Then, several
photographs of lightening striking the torch of the Stature of Liberty, as a signal
warning. Another sign was the recent solar eclipse in North America.
These signs point to several
prophecies in the Bible. But, the one that stands out that is most prevalent
right now is this:
Matthew 24:6-8:
"You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not
alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will
rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and
earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of the birth pangs."
The Lord highlighted: "Nation against nation;
kingdom against kingdom."
We are getting a clearer picture of what could lead to Psalm
83.
But, the good news is: "The kingdoms of this world shall become the Kingdom of
our God and of His Messiah, and He shall reign forever and forever.” (from
Revelation 11:15).
BATTLE
STRATEGIES AND PROMISES IN WAR (expanded from post published in April 2024):
OUR
CURRENT POSITION AS PROPHETIC WATCHMEN IN THIS HEAVENLY BATTLE:
*Having
Done Everything, Stand Firm! (See Ephesians 6:13).
This
is the hour we are in right now! At our post, standing firm, affirming that God
is in control).
*Keep In Mind WHO
reigns:
Exodus 15:18: “The LORD
reigns forever and ever!”
*Stay
In The Shelter Of The Most High God; Take Refuge In Him; Abide Under The Shadow
Of The Almighty; Stay Under His Wings, Until The Disaster Has Passed:
Psalm 91; Psalm
57:1; Isaiah 2: verses 10, 19, 21.
Isaiah 2:19: “People will flee to caves in the rocks and to holes in the
ground from the fearful presence of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty, when
He rises to shake the earth!”
Isaiah 26:20: “Go into your houses, My people, and shut the door behind you.
Hide yourselves for a little while until God's anger is over.”
*LISTEN, To The Still
Small Voice Of The Lord: The
Lord was not in the wind; He was not in the earthquake; He was not in the fire.
Then, came a gentle whisper. He was in the gentle whisper -- in the still small
voice). (See 1
Kings 19:11-13).
*This
Is The Lord’s Answer To The Chaos and Cataclysmic Events:
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! (See Psalm 46).
*Who
Is The LORD, And What Has He Promised To Us:
Exodus 15:3: “The
Lord is a Warrior. The LORD is His name!”
*WE DECLARE: You, Lord are the Head of the Heavenly Hosts; You, Lord, are the Commander of the Armies of Heaven; and of the Armies of Israel!
*HE IS GOING TO
PROTECT US:
Malachi 3:6: “For I am the LORD, I do not change [but remain faithful to
My covenant with you]. That is why you, O sons of Jacob, have not come to
an end.”
He is not going to allow
us to be consumed in Israel, no matter how strong the enemy seems!
*GOD HAS A SECRET
POWER FORCE: It’s 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. (See Exodus 15:6).
Psalm 44:3-4: “It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did
their arm bring them victory; it was Your right hand, Your arm, and the light
of Your face, for You loved them.”
*WHOSE SIDE IS GOD 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. (See Ephesians
6:12).
*IN THE NAME OF THE
LORD, we will see His victory over our enemies:
Psalm 118:10: “Many enemies were around me; but I destroyed them by the
power of the LORD!”
*OUR ROCK EQUIPS US
FOR THE BATTLE: Psalm 144:1-2; 2
Samuel 22:35).
*HOSTILE NATIONS ARE
SURROUNDING US. HERE IS GOD’S STRATEGY:
Psalm 18:39: “You give me strength for the battle and victory over my
enemies.”
Psalm 18:47: “He is the God who pays back those who harm me. He subdues the
nations under me.”
*HE IS OUR SHIELD AND
GLORY: We will win:
Psalm 3:3: “But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; my glory, and the
lifter up of my head.”
Psalm 60:12: “Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall
tread down our enemies.”
(As believers in Messiah
Jesus, we are assured 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!)
*HERE ARE OUR
MARCHING ORDERS:
Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do
not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with
you wherever you go.”
This is how we fight our battles: IN HIM!
(Source: GPW News and Prayer Update)