Jerusalem, Israel
PRAYER UPDATE FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Israel and the Nations
GPW News and Prayer Update
PART
TWO:
LEBANON AND SYRIA:
It is
interesting that Israel is holding ground in south Lebanon. And, on the
Syrian side of the Golan Heights.
Is the
Lord saying something through this, and should we be declaring scriptures, in
prayer, regarding His covenant land?
The Golan
is known as Bashan in the Bible, referenced in Deuteronomy 4:43. This is
where the half-tribe of Manasseh settled, and Golan is named as a
city of refuge in Joshua 21:27.
The tribe
of Asher was allocated the land of Southern Lebanon from Sidon to Mount
Lebanon. See
Israel’s inheritance of south Lebanon, referenced in these scriptures and more:
Deuteronomy 11:24; Joshua 11:17; Joshua 13:6; Zechariah 10:9-10.
So, when
you hear of challenges to Israel in Syria or Lebanon, this is a sign that what
is really being challenged is God’s land being in the hands of His Servant,
Israel!
Reportedly, despite
the original temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel
cannot, yet, pull out of south Lebanon. Hezbollah is still trying
to regain ground along Israel’s northern border. The territory is not secure,
and therefore the IDF troops remain there.
But, is
the Lord showing His watchmen something about the land in this delay? Are we supposed to hold it in prayer for the
Lord? For the protection of Israel, and also for the protection of the Lebanese
people, from their enemy, Hezbollah?
NORTHEAST SYRIA/TURKEY/QATAR/JORDAN/IRAN:
As we well know, the rebels have taken over much of Syria. U.S. troops are in NE Syria, protecting the Kurds, Christians, and minorities. But, in his inaugural speech, U.S. President Trump said that Turkish President Erdogan is his “friend.” And, while it is not on the front page of the news right now, the U.S. has warned, several times, about pulling American troops out of NE Syria.
The sense
is that some deals are being made, going beyond the demonic root-level of
Hamas’ evil deeds in Gaza… to a broader level of evil through Sunni-backed
Muslim nations that support Hamas.
This
includes Qatar – a state that has the power and money to direct plans
behind the scenes. It is not clear that Qatar really kicked Hamas leadership
out of its country. Furthermore, dealing with Qatar is a temptation of the
U.S., as America has a large military base there. Israel, knowing that Qatar is
favorable towards Hamas, still negotiates with Qatar, along with Egypt, on plans to free hostages.
May God
expose enemy plots in Qatar, including its money role that influences states in
the Middle East, beyond the events that are happening in Gaza.
We must
pray that NE Syria does not end up in the hands of the Turkish rebels, who are
controlled by Erdogan. Not only because of the need for the people there to be
protected. But, also, so that Syria does not become a staging ground, now
for the eventual Ezekiel War. May the enemy’s plans be thwarted!
As said
before, we must pray that Jordan, which is sitting on biblical land, does
not see the weakening and overthrow of the Jordanian Monarchy, which would
cause Iran to get a foothold in Jordan, as part of its goal to surround Israel,
from the north, towards the Ezekiel War.
Lord, please delay the plans of the enemy!
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned, several times, that Israel plans to attack Iran, to keep it from “going nuclear.” With the strengthening of the relationship between Israel and America, as defense allies, this may become the reality over the next six months.
Pray for
the weakening of Iran’s nuclear capabilities, so that a full war with Iran is
not necessary. Pray for the people of Iran who suffer under the current regime.
DECLARATION
OF SCRIPTURE:
Daniel
2:20-23: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever. For wisdom and might are
His. And, He changes the times and the seasons. He removed kings and raises up
kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have
understanding. He reveals deep and secret things. He knows what is in the
darkness, and light dwells with Him. ‘I thank You and praise You, O God of my
fathers. You have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what
we asked of You. For You have made known to us, the king’s demand.”
Isaiah
40:17-18: “All nations before Him are as nothing. And, they are counted by Him
less than nothing and worthless. To whom then will you liken God? Or, what likeness will you compare to Him?”
Psalm
2:8-12: “Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance, and
the ends of the earth for Your possession. You shall break them with a rod of
iron. You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel. Now, therefore, be
wise O kings. Be instructed you judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear,
and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in
the way; when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put
their trust in Him.”
Deuteronomy
20:1-4: “When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and
chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the
LORD your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt. So, it
shall be, when you are on the verge of battle, that the priest shall approach
and speak to the people. And, he shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel: Today you
are on the verge of battle with your enemies. Do not let your heart faint, do
not be afraid, and do not tremble or be terrified because of them. For the LORD
your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to
save you.’ ”
(Source: Global Prayer Watch News and Prayer Update)