SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 98

Jerusalem, Israel

OCTOBER 2015 PRAYER UPDATE

Israel and the Nations

The supermoon (blood moon) appeared during the Fall Feasts of Israel reminding us of what the scriptures say will happen in the last days:

Joel 2:31: The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD.

Throughout the month of the biblical feasts in 2015, violence rose dramatically in Jerusalem, the Old City, the Temple Mount, Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), and now throughout central Israel. 

The Israeli government is cracking down, but the acts of terror are still continuing. There is rioting, stabbings, rock throwing, firebombs, fireworks, Molotov cocktails, and shooting attacks against Israeli civilians, tourists, soldiers, and the Israeli Police. The Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel is orchestrating the violence along with Hamas. It is being encouraged by the Moslem Brotherhood, and funding for weapons is coming from Qatar. 

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is inciting the Palestinians to attack, while spreading lies about Israel.  It is Israel that is being blamed in international forums for instigating the violence! This spike in terrorism could soon lead to a Third Intifada (Palestinian Uprising).  

Meanwhile, there has been increased tension between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and King Abdullah of Jordan over the Temple Mount violence.  It threatens the stability of the peace treaty between both countries. 

MK’s in Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition have been coming against his strategies, complaining that he is not doing enough to stop the violence in Jerusalem and throughout the land. He has warned them that if they continue to speak against his plans he will fire them. 

Intercede for Netanyahu to call upon the wisdom of God. Declare that the ministers in his government will line up with his plans and respect his decisions; that they will support him and his Security Cabinet. Pray for unity. Pray that all backbiting will cease. Pray for no interference from the Opposition parties. 

Ask the Lord to strengthen soldiers in the IDF, and purge immorality and corruption out of the Israeli Police. Pray for an extra measure of protection for Israeli citizens, as well as tourists visiting the land. 

Continue to thank the Lord for Israel’s security forces who have been united and able to capture terrorist cells operating within the country because of joint intelligence and operational strategies.

PRAY FOR CALM AND PEACE TO COME TO ISRAEL AND FOR THE ATTACKS TO STOP! 

Read and declare all of Psalm 35, especially verse 1: “Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight     against those who fight against me.” 

SOUND THE TRUMPET!  A CLARION CALL!  ASK THE LORD TO RAISE UP THE WATCHMEN ON THE WALLS!

1 Corinthians 14:8: “Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?”

Ezekiel 33:3: “And, he sees the sword coming against the land and blows the trumpet to warn the people.”

Proclaim Psalm 37, over Israel, especially verse 6: “He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your   vindication like the noonday sun.

EXPOSE THE ENEMY AND HIS FALSEHOODS!  PROCLAIM WHAT IS TRUE. LET THE WORLD HEAR THE TRUTH!

Joel 3:17: “Then you will know that I am the Lord your God, dwelling in Zion, My holy mountain. So Jerusalem       will be holy, and strangers will pass through it no more.”

REMIND THE LORD OF HIS LOVE FOR HIS HOLY CITY AND FOR HIS SERVANTS WHO LIVE THERE!

Psalm 87:2: “The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwelling places of Jacob.”    

          

Psalm 69:35-36: “For God will save Zion and build the cities of Judah, that they may dwell there and possess it.    The descendants of His servants will inherit it, and those who love His name will dwell in it.”

There has been strife between Russia and Turkey over the escalation of war in Syria. Tensions are also high between    Russia and the U.S. led coalition of forces. 

America is trying to weaken ISIS, while at the same time supporting more moderate rebels in the region like the Free  Syrian Army. But, Russian is conducting airstrikes against the moderates, undermining America’s operations and        strategies in the region. One of the goals of Russian President Vladimir Putin is to strengthen Syrian President Bashar  Assad’s rule in the part of Syria he currently controls. 

 In the midst of the Syrian crisis, Israel is trying to coordinate its military maneuvers so it doesn’t accidently end up in  a war with Russia over Syrian territory. Israel continues to warn the Russians and Iranians that they cannot pass     advanced weapons to Hezbollah and try to change the balance of power in the region. Israel will take military action   if it thinks the enemy will get that kind of advantage. Israel’s Air Force has been equipped to carry out intensive intelligence monitoring of Syria, so that Israel can accurately strike and intercept arms transfers, as it has done in the past.

Currently, there are Iranian troops on the Golan Heights, and a Russian military build-up near Damascus. Israel must  watch Iran, Russia, Hezbollah, Assad’s army, ISIS, Al-Qaeda and other militants who have become an increasing   threat to Israel’s sovereignty.

THANK GOD FOR HIS SUPERNATURAL PROTECTION AND SHIELD OVER ISRAEL FROM THOSE WHO WANT TO   DESTROY THE NATION!

Isaiah 14:5: “The Lord has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of rulers.”

Isaiah 13:11: “I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless.”

 Recently, Abbas raised the Palestinian flag over the UN for the first time. He is threatening to raise the flag over the Old City mosques and churches. He calls the flag a “sign of glory and dignity.”  

Declare that the banner or flag that God allows to be raised over His holy city will be full of the glory and dignity of the Lord God Almighty!

Proclaim Yeshua (Jesus) will be honored over His people and over His Holy Hill of Zion! 

Isaiah 11:10:  “In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to Him, and His resting place will be glorious!”

U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Netanyahu on November 9^th at the White House.  Among other things, they will discuss Iran, ISIS, Syria, Russia, the Middle East, and increased military aid to Israel.

Pray that there will be peace over Israel as Netanyahu travels to Washington in November. Ask the Lord to put His words in the mouth of Netanyahu, and anoint him as a prophet to the peoples. May God cause Obama to express only words of kindness towards Netanyahu and Israel. Remember the story of Balaam and the donkey. As you pray for this important meeting, pray that Obama will be able to see with open eyes what the will of God is. (See Numbers 22:34). 

There are few plans in place and little money being allocated for protection of Israel’s home- front in the case of a future war on Israel’s northern border. In Netanyahu’s last government, MK Gilad Erdan was in charge of strategies for the home-front. However, Minister of Defense Moshe Yaalon insisted that Erdan’s department be under the supervision and control of the IDF. Then, it seems that Yaalon allocated home-front funds to the IDF, and the home- front department was abolished. Reportedly, Yaalon has no vision, no strategy, and no plan to fortify the homes, the protective rooms, and bomb shelters for those living in the north. The only plan is to evacuate the people and put them in hostels and B & B’s in the south, as they wait out the war. Then, soldiers would fill their homes in the north and fight the enemy from there.

Pray for God’s strategies and a better plan!  Pray that Jewish and Christian organizations would continually provide financing to fortify Israel’s home-front.

Declare Psalm Chapter 3 over Israel. Regardless of how ill prepared the government is in protecting the cities of the north, ask the Lord to be Israel’s shield, the glory and lifter of her head!

Netanyahu recently declared, “We are determined to turn Israel into a world power, and not only to defend ourselves, but also to be a ‘light to the nations.’ But, first we have to secure our light here, in our land.”

Netanyahu also mentioned that Israel is the most powerful country that stands in the breach of a collapsing region. Speaking on Fox News he stated: “The only party that is standing there, 10 miles from ISIS, a few hundred yards from Iran’s murderous proxies, is Israel.”  

Intercede for Netanyahu that he will have courage like Gideon. Declare Judges 6:12 over Israel’s Prime Minister: “When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, ‘The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.’ ”

SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 97

Jerusalem, Israel

AUGUST- SEPTEMBER 2015 PRAYER UPDATE

Israel and the Nations

IRAN NUCLEAR AGREEMENT:

To-date, U.S. President Barack Obama is 8 votes away from capturing 1/3 of the Senate, which he needs to push the Iran deal through.

Obama needs at least 146 House members to approve the Iran deal in order to get it through the House of Representatives. Currently, he has the support of 69.

There is about a month to go before Congress votes. Some members of Congress feel that the Congressional battle is stacked in favor of the President. Many Democrats want to curry favor with Obama so they have his political backing in the future.

Pray that President Obama chooses to walk in the path of righteousness and justice, fearing God in all his deeds and efforts behind the scenes.

Declare over him that he will return to the Lord God Almighty, according to 1 Peter 2:25: “For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.”

Pray that American citizens are active in informing their members of Congress about their opposition to the agreement -- not just because it is bad for Israel, but because it is also bad for the United States.  

Intercede for Congressional members, asking God to convict their hearts of the moral thing to do, not of what will help them to advance, politically.

Ephesians 6:14: “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place…”

Isaiah 11:5: “Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist.”

Job 29:14: “I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was my robe and my turban.”

One of the deceptive factors surrounding the Iranian nuclear deal is that, while Obama assured Israel that he “had its back”, he changed the diplomatic course. Instead of insisting that Iran dismantle its nuclear arsenal and infrastructure, Obama decided to compromise. He negotiated a deal that would only delay Iran’s quest for nuclear capability. This is one reason why Israelis have lost confidence in the U.S. in regard to safeguarding Israel’s security. And, why Israelis support a tough Israeli government policy to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear threshold state.

Pray that Americans will become more and more sympathetic to Israel’s need for safety and security from the tyranny of Iranian leaders who are determined to become a nuclear state and wipe Israel off the map.

Ephesians 5:9: “…for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth.”

Pray for Israel to become less dependent on American security and more dependent on the Lord, according to Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Meanwhile, as a secret deal between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has become more public, it appears that Iran will be able to police its own illegal activity. The U.S. government trusts the Iranian regime to gather evidence at the controversial Parchin nuclear site, where Iran has concealed its illegal deeds for years!

Pray that the deeds of the enemy continue to surface giving no room for Congress to be fooled into believing the Iran deal is worthy of consideration.

Romans 13:12: “The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.”

Psalm 106:3: “How blessed are those who keep justice, who practice righteousness at all times!”

TROUBLE IN THE NORTH: Israel is concerned about four recent Islamic Jihad missile strikes against the Jewish State that have been sponsored by Iran. The strikes came from Syrian territory and Israel retaliated. The aggression could start a war in the north. Israel is also worried about Hezbollah becoming a full-fledged military organization in Lebanon, working in closer alliance with the Lebanese army. Hezbollah now has precise lethal weapons, a significant amount of which have been provided to them by Iran.

In the case of a future war with Lebanon, the IDF has been preparing to evacuate citizens in the north, and replace them with battalions of combat troops. Trenches have been built, fences and walls have been erected along the Israeli-Lebanon border, but not all preparations or emergency procedures have been completed.

Pray for more watchmen on the wall, who are alerted to what is going on in the north. Intercede for preparations and procedures to be completed so that the IDF and the Home Front Command are ready to deal a blow to the enemy.

Declare over Israel a clear sound of preparedness, according to Numbers 10:9: “When you go into battle in your own land against an enemy who is oppressing you, sound a blast on the trumpets. Then you will be remembered by the Lord your God and rescued from your enemies.”

1 Corinthians 14:8: “Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?”

EVENTS COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER THAT NEED SPECIAL PRAYER ATTENTION:

In September, U.S. President Barack Obama will take his case for an Iranian nuclear deal to journalists in Israel.

Pray that journalists in Israel will be united in their opposition of such a deal. Pray that the general public will continue to unite behind Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who continues to let the world know that this agreement is a bad deal.

Intercede for Netanyahu, believing God to turn his life around so he can rule and reign in Israel in the ways of the Lord Almighty. Declare Isaiah 32:1: “See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with justice.”

In September, the IAEA will hold a conference in which there will be a vote on the Egyptian proposal to supervise Israeli nuclear sites.  Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority, along with Iran, wants to call for an international conference to discuss ways of disarming Israel’s weapons of mass destruction and nuclear weapons.

Pray that such agendas are thwarted from happening, as Israel does not want its military capabilities exposed, hindered, or harmed in any way. Pray for God’s protection over Israel’s weapons that defend the Jewish State.

Psalm 140:4: “Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from violent men who have purposed to trip up my feet.”

Psalm 17:8: “Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings.”

Psalm 71:4: “Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.”

The end of September, in the United Nations General Assembly, resolutions are expected to be presented by New Zealand, France, and the Palestinians to force parameters on a Palestinian State, as well as full Palestinian membership at the United Nations. The Palestinians are also preparing a new UN Resolution calling for an end to Israeli “occupation”, and pressing for international protection for the Palestinians.

Pray that Israel gets enough support from major countries so that these resolutions will not be allowed to come forth. And, that if such resolutions do come forth, the United States will veto them. Intercede for increased support in the United Nations for Israel’s cause. Pray that all lies in the Palestinian narrative will be exposed and nullified in the name of Yeshua!

2 Corinthians 10:4: “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”

Ask the Lord to raise up a generation of believers, operating in the halls of government, who call on His name and walk in the integrity of the Lord: “in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left…” (2 Corinthians 6:6-7).