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Jerusalem, Israel

PRAYER UPDATE – MAY 14, 2026

Israel and the Nations

GPW News

 

Today is May 14, 2026, on the Gregorian Calendar.

 

On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion, the head of the Jewish Agency, proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel.  U.S. President Harry S. Truman recognized the new nation on the same day.

 

Israel is celebrating 78 years of independence as the nation state for the Jewish People.

 

On the Hebrew calendar, it is also Jerusalem Day.  Israelis are celebrating 59 years since 1967 when Jerusalem came into Israel’s hands, miraculously, during the Six-Day War.  

 

This is a time to rejoice in the Lord with and for the Jewish People who now have their own homeland, and their undivided and eternal capital is Jerusalem!

 

The following are notes from a briefing recently shared… for your information:

 

TRUTH, DISCERNMENT, AND THE WATCHMAN:

·       HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR OWN PRIMARY SOURCES OF NEWS AND INFORMATION

·       HOW TO HANDLE SPECULATIVE NEWS REPORTING DURING KEY “TURNING POINTS” (WHEN THE WINDS ARE CHANGING COURSE)

·       HOW TO HANDLE “INSIDE INFORMATION” WHEN RECEIVED

In this time of war, and rumors of war, discernment is a key “gift,” especially because it’s a time when there is a spirit of confusion in the air.

 

Strong’s Greek concordance defines DISCERNMENT as the God-given capacity to separate, evaluate, and reach sound conclusions about what is true, right, or spiritually authentic.

It's becoming harder and harder in this new era, with the introduction of AI, to not be deceived by what is real and what is fake news.   Confusion sets in.  Journalists are using commentary and opinion as if these are facts on the ground. But, they are not.

 

Beyond wrestling with accuracy in media reporting, we are wrestling with spirits of deception in this world. This is why we must pray about everything we read or see!  Yeshua has overcome this world, and we are overcoming!

Ephesians 6:12: For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers of the air. Against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places.

The spirit of this world is buffeting prophets, prophetic watchmen, and intercessors, who are seeking accuracy and truth, and who want to walk in rightful discernment.

 

In seasons of war there is a battle in the heavenlies manifesting on the earth. In such conditions it’s difficult to hear and receive clearly. It’s a spiritual and natural conflict going on – heaven and earth.

 

In Daniel 10:12-14, a man said: “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia.”

 

That same spiritual prince has got the “kings” of Persia (Iran) on a leash now. But, GOD is intervening to weaken that spiritual prince. That prince is being dealt with by the Lord, in this Middle East war. Among those of us who have a need to know what is going on, how do we manage this as watchmen?

 

INTRODUCTION:

Watchmen are trying to discern the news and want to “report” the findings. This is similar to journalists. Both journalists and watchmen are looking for truth, accuracy, and clarity.

 

However, there is a tendency to jump and share information, publicly, before seeking wisdom and discernment from the Lord… including His way and His timing for the release of information.

There is the art of waiting that we must work through before releasing information.

 

It’s better to be right than to be first in reporting something that happened. And, if it’s inaccurate, delete it!

 

RELEASING INFORMATION:

When the purpose of information is to release it in prayer, privately, in the context of a “prayer room,” it’s a different scenario. In this case, if there is too long a wait, it becomes a missed opportunity for spiritual warriors to conduct a pre-emptive strike against spiritual forces in wicked places. Timing is everything when it comes to prayer in a “prayer room” atmosphere.

Therefore, discern your reason for releasing information. Is it to inform the public? Then, you should wait until there are solid confirmations of that information. If it is for private prayer in a “prayer room” setting, then pray and fight in spiritual warfare.

COLLABORATION:

Part of the solution to the dilemma of knowing if something is factual or fake is “collaboration” about news and information within the watchmen community. This is naturally, going on among watchmen who live in Israel and the nations.

 

This process is not easy. The point here is prayer and discernment.

 

Once you develop your own primary sources, you can ask the experts in the field what they think of certain information, and they will weigh in on it.

 

DEVELOPING PRIMARY SOURCES:

The first and foremost primary source is the Lord, Himself. He knows everything; He is all encompassing; He is Lord over all, in all, and through all!

In the natural realm, we have the tendency to become too dependent on the media and its headlines. Yet, the media is a secondary news source. 

 

There are experts on the front lines, eye-witnesses in the field, and researchers who have studied topics and are well-informed, including historical information. This includes analysts and strategists.

 

We can go straight to them, and gather news and information, just as the reporters do from various news organizations. Such resources are available.

 

It’s important to develop your own primary sources, and not be solely dependent on the media, especially the social media, which is rampant now with FAKE NEWS!

 

Yet, watchmen are often trying to discern the news from the news media.

 

During times of great speculation, it can become a trap, and then we don’t discern well. Again, there is a tendency to jump and want to share information quickly and openly.

 

THE ANSWER TO HAVING THE RIGHT DISCERNMENT IS TO LISTEN TO THE HOLY SPIRIT:

Psalm 46 is a good example of when all chaos has broken out; when calamity and catastrophe              are ruling on the earth.

 

A typical reporter in a hurricane or tornado is out there in the wind and the rain. He/she can barely stand-up to do their reporter’s “stand-up!”

 

We are like Elijah, who was trying to find the Lord in the wind, rain, earthquake, fire, and strong forces.

 

1 Kings 19:11-12.  He found the Lord in the still small voice.

 

We learn in Psalm 46 to be still, wait, and trust. Why? Because the Lord is in control not the strong forces of nature!

Another example, is the Lord’s disciples in the boat during the storm. He caused the winds to still and the storm to subside.  (Matthew 8:23-27).

 

Our human tendency is to get caught up in the storm – in the thunder and lightening.

 

So, again, develop primary sources of news and information, using discernment, in prayer, and not dependent on media reports during times of uncertainty. It is important to not get caught up in shifting winds; in speculation; in rumors of war, and other things that are in this season of “the in-between.”  Learn the art of waiting until things calm down and you can hear the still small voice of God.

“INSIDE INFORMATION”: 

 It is information that is given, that is somewhat “classified”, or in the “gray zone” category.  It does not come from “open sources.” 

 

Because prophetic watchmen have a similar role to that of journalists… especially, a “need to know,” its probable that receiving “inside information” will likely continue…

 

As a watchman, inevitably, there will come a time when “inside information” is received, usually from your primary sources.

 

When it comes to inside information, we need God’s wisdom, discernment, direction, and timing. And, whether information should stay private or become public. Most of all, if you are a watchman, then the priority is prayer. Accuracy in prayer!

 

 HOW TO KNOW THAT THE “INSIDE INFORMATION” YOU HAVE RECEIVED IS ACCURATE:

 

·       There should be confirmation from an eyewitness or primary source that the
“alleged” or “reported” incident did happen.  If this is not possible, then it is considered a “suspicious” incident. (Language used to describe the situation is important).

 

 

·       For a watchman, a “suspicious” incident is enough for you to bring it to prayer, privately. If you choose to share it publicly, then it is still a “suspicious” incident with no eyewitness to confirm that incident is true. Even then, until there are several confirmations, the information will remain “alleged” or “as reported.”

 

·       Information is power that can influence an outcome:

    For watchmen, it is enough to bring it before the Lord, alone. Ask Him to confirm the information you have received and what to do with it.

  

     God’s wisdom is needed to get direction as to whom to share information with, privately, and why. And, whether it should become public. And, the timing.

 

 1 Chronicles 12:32: “From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.”

 

We don’t always have access to leaders to let them know the best course to take. Sometimes we do!  Sometimes, those leaders don’t want to hear our thoughts. But, GOD always wants a response from us, in prayer!

 

There is the human "need to know," especially among journalists and watchmen.  Where does this come from?

 

Be careful as some are picking fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, vs. the tree of life!  The Lord will show us beyond what we think we need to know, if we put our listening ear to His voice.

 

HOW DO WE KNOW IF WHAT WE ARE RECEIVING IN “INSIDE INFORMATION” IS ACCURATE?

·       Example:  A drone “reportedly” approached Air Force One, months ago, in the U.S. Was there an eyewitness? Did the pilot and crew see it? Did someone who works security detail for the president receive information about this?  Did someone who works for the U.S. Airforce report it? Was there video or photographs of the incident?  These would be "primary sources" to this incident.

 

·       The government can still cover-up an incident. It would then be “classified.” There is a difference between classified and non-classified (“open source”) information.

 

·       A journalist will gather the news, including information from “open source” materials, for accuracy in reporting, and some will go on further and analyze the situation.

 

·       A watchman also has a reason to gather such information, for accuracy in prayer. If that is you, you will need to get into research and dig deeper than the news headlines. Then, hear from God for His strategies in prayer!   His strategic assessment!

 

·       These same “watchmen researchers” that do strategic assessments – they look at the trends to see what the likelihood is, of something occurring… as has been reported in the news.  This is helpful. They then put together a report for others, to pray.

·       This reveals, in watchmen, “forward thinking” (which is valuable for governments); It’s an inherent prophetic gift of perceiving events and looking ahead. 

 

We also need to be confident in what we are hearing from the Lord regarding global events...

 

·       The balance of power, in the current Middle East war, has not just been about the Middle East region, but about the balance of power, globally.

 

Our biblical worldview shapes how we think about situations. When the Iran war started, watchmen said, “Will Iran enjoy a complete change of regime?  Will the citizens come into a form of democracy and freedom?”  There was an uneasiness in how to answer that. But, if you look at how Persia is a “player” in the eventual Gog and Magog war (Ezekiel 38 and 39); then, you will wonder about a new freedom regime in Iran that eventually would be wicked enough to come against Israel. 

 

·       Watchmen have the Bible in one hand, while looking at news events with the other hand, trying to discern how the events relate to scripture.

aSAs we explore what GOD is doing on the face of the earth, in the face of His enemies, there are certain foundational scriptures that steady us in these times:

W We can and should declare what are God’s promises to us:

Amos 3:7: “Surely, the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.”

 

Daniel 2:22: “He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.” (He is surrounded by light). 

Prophetically, the level of growth we are in, right now, as prophetic watchmen before God is this:

·       Pressing into the Lord in terms of getting clearer understanding of what HE is doing, first and foremost, in national, regional, and international developments.

 

·       Secondly, that He would teach us, and we would learn, how to rightfully discern what is truth and what is not, in terms of the MEDIA NEWS cycle.

 

·       Thirdly, that we would fully come to understand and have insight that this battle has already been won.  And, as our eyes see what the world is doing, we must practice focusing on what the Lord is doing. It’s a discipline.

 

AMPLIFIED BIBLE:  Revelation 11:15: “Then the seventh angel sounded (his trumpet); and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom (dominion, rule) of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord, and of His Messiah, and He will reign forever and ever!”

 

    God is re-aligning and re-positioning nations for final battles, in which the Messiah will take        over kingdoms.

 

     The Lord says in Psalm 2:8: “Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations as Your inheritance.             And, the ends of the earth as Your possession.”

 

IN THE ROOM:

“In the room” means you are invited into a special meeting with decision-makers who are seated together. Sometimes, it is to participate. Sometimes it is to listen and pray.

 

Watchmen will find themselves more and more “in the room” where key decisions are being made, locally, nationally, regionally, and internationally. It doesn’t mean that being “in the room” will give you the answers you needed to understand the plans for the region of the world you care about. But, it is a “gift” from God to be there, and watchmen should be prayerfully praying for “such a time as this.”

 

·               Example: Mordechai and Esther heard and saw the plans. They were “in the room”. They knew         the plots of Haman. They knew the purposes of rulers and kings.

 

God sometimes puts us “in the room” where information is given, so we will know how true and accurate reports are.  Sometimes He puts us “in the room” so we will pray into the very situation we are in!

 

There is a hunger among prophetic watchmen, just as with journalists, to gain understanding. It’s our prophetic nature. But, what is of most importance is that we cultivate discernment in the “inner room” with the Lord. Trust Him to give us what we “need to know,’ in His timing, and not in the fast pace of the news cycle.

CONCLUSION:

·       Watchmen do not necessarily” need to know” facts in greater detail like journalists do. Watchmen need to know “suspicions, “or “dangerous possibilities,” in order to prioritize their prayers and direct their prayers.

 

·       Seek the Lord in not only whether to release information, but the timing to do so.  Make sure to pass it by others; collaborate with other watchmen.  

 

·       Most of all, seek God’s wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and discernment and pray over every situation.  (Isaiah 11:1-5).