SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 114

 Jerusalem, Israel

JANUARY 15, 2017 PRAYER UPDATE

Israel and the Nations

"Behold, the days are coming," declares the LORD, "When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch; and, He will reign as King and act wisely. And, do justice and righteousness in the land.”  JEREMIAH 23:5

PRAISE REPORT:  

The Paris Peace Conference was a “dud”. Many prayed for confusion and chaos to set in, and reports indicate that is exactly what happened! Britain only sent diplomats that were “observer” status; not heads of state. The UK refused to sign the Paris declaration, which further weakened the goals of the international participating leaders. 

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry promised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. would not participate in another UN Security Council resolution before the transfer of power in America on January 20th, Any such resolution could further damage Israel’s interests. This declaration from Kerry is probably because the UK already had the ability to “veto” any upcoming resolution, and may have used the veto, if necessary. In addition, Trump had said he would help Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May with the BREXIT. He wants trade with Britain to be successful. So, Theresa May is looking ahead, counting on good relations with the Trump Administration, in exchange for the U.K.'s weakening of the Paris peace initiative. This may be the reason that Britain, though it voted for the UN Security Council anti-settlement resolution 2334 in December, decided not to participate in the final declaration of the Paris Peace Conference in January.

COMING UP:

The European Parliament is considering an anti-settlement resolution. It will not have much impact on diplomacy, but is another attempt to detract from the Trump presidency; and, to try and thwart God’s plans concerning Israel. 

PRAYER POINTS:

*75 countries participated in the Paris Peace Conference. It was a failed attempt by the French to become a new Middle East power broker. The conference was also an effort by the international diplomatic community to prepare the Palestinians for sovereign statehood on Israeli territory! It put Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the limelight, giving greater power to his unilateral diplomatic de-legitimization campaign against Israel.

God’s judgement will come because of the way the nations are treating His Anointed Son, and His Chosen People, Israel (see Psalm Chapter 2). PRAY for the nations! There is increased deception among heads of state, especially concerning their views of Israel. PRAY for increased discernment. 

“In those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, I will gather all nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will put them on trial for what they did to My inheritance, My people Israel, because they scattered My people among the nations and divided up My land.”  JOEL 3:1-2

“The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever. The plans of His heart from generation to generation.”  PSALM 33:10-11

“Folly is joy to him who lacks sense. But a man of understanding walks straight.”  PROVERBS 15:21

“Whoever is wise, let him understand these things. Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous will walk in them.  But, transgressors will stumble in them.”  HOSEA 14:9

*There is a battle in the heavenlies going on; an attempt by hostile nations at the UN Security Council, the Paris Conference, and at the EU to stop this major “shift” in governmental realms in the United States. This new government could reverse failed American foreign policy over the past 8 years, especially concerning the Middle East. It is a new beginning. It is the Lord “shifting” from what was… to what is and what will be. The enemy wants to stop President Trump from accomplishing his goals, especially concerning a positive new direction towards Israel.

Warning to enemy nations and organizations that are trying to usurp God’s plans:

“What sorrow for those who drag their sins behind them with ropes made of lies, who drag wickedness behind them like a cart.”  ISAIAH 5:18

“Woe to those who enact evil statutes. And, to those who constantly record unjust decisions.” ISAIAH 10:1

“For the ruthless will come to an end and the scorner will be finished. Indeed all who are intent on doing evil will be cut off.”  ISAIAH 29:20

“For this is a rebellious people, false sons, sons who refuse to listen to the instruction of the LORD.” ISAIAH 30:9

“The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made; in the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught. The LORD has made Himself known; He has executed judgment. In the work of His own hands the wicked is snared.”  PSALM 9:15-16

THIS MONTH, DECLARE OVER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP THESE WORDS:

“Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.”   2 TIMOTHY 2:15

TRUMP IS THE 45^TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. PROCLAIM ISAIAH 45:1-8 OVER HIM:

“Thus says the LORD to Cyrus His anointed, whom I have taken by the right hand; to subdue nations before him, and to loose the loins of kings; to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut:                                                           

I will go before you and make the rough places smooth. I will shatter the doors of bronze and cut through their iron bars. I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden wealth of secret places; so that you may know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. For the sake of Jacob My servant, and Israel My chosen one, I have also called you by your name; I have given you a title of honor though you have not known Me.  I am the LORD, and there is no other; besides Me there is no God. I will gird you, though you have not known Me; that men may know from the rising to the setting of the sun, that there is no one besides Me. I am the LORD, and there is no other. The One forming light and creating darkness, causing well-being and creating calamity; I am the LORD who does all these.                                                                                                                            

God’s Supreme Power: Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the clouds pour down righteousness; Let the earth open up and salvation bear fruit, and righteousness spring up with it. I, the LORD, have created it.”            

ISAIAH 45:1-8

PRAY FOR THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL:

“Of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their kinsmen were at their command.”  1 CHRONICLES 12:32

 “Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments. PSALM 119:66

MORE PRAYER POINTS:

*PRAY for U.S. Jews who are being threatened by acts of anti-Semitism in increasing numbers. The American Jewish community recently witnessed bomb threats in Florida, Tennessee, Maryland, South Carolina, Delaware, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

*PRAY for Jews in Germany who are not being treated well by local courts. Recently a German court called a synagogue torching a “justified action to criticize Israel.”  This will only give way to more anti-Semitic acts. Ask the Lord to intervene and cause the German government to act with righteousness and justice on behalf of the Jewish community in Germany.

SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 113

 Jerusalem, Israel

DECEMBER 2016-JANUARY 2017 PRAYER UPDATE

Israel and the Nations

ISAIAH 59:19:  "SO SHALL THEY FEAR THE NAME OF THE LORD, FROM THE WEST, AND HIS GLORY FROM THE RISING OF THE SUN. WHEN THE ENEMY SHALL COME IN LIKE A FLOOD, THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD SHALL LIFT UP A STANDARD AGAINST HIM."

URGENT CALL TO PRAYER FOR ISRAEL!

This is a fervent call to prayer, on behalf of Israel, to all faithful intercessors, from now until the transition of power of the US presidency on January 20, 2017:

Beyond the recent anti-Israel UN resolution of December 23, 2016, is a behind-the-scenes attempt to further isolate Israel and usurp Israel's sovereignty over its land. There are plans to internationally legitimize a "solution" to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; one that would be imposed on Israel through the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

It appears that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been advising current U.S. President Barack Obama on how to find this international "solution", in a way that will be difficult to undo by the incoming Trump Administration.

Here is the plot which has been openly reported by international news sources:

(1) Secretary of State John Kerry has recently given a speech that comes against the Israeli Netanyahu government and the Israel settlement movement. It defines U.S. parameters for an internationally recognized two-state solution. In this, the United States is signaling138 other nations who have already recognized a legitimate Palestinian State. While Kerry said that he and U.S. President Barack Obama will not bring these parameters to the United Nations Security Council for a vote, government leaders in Israel are not so sure. They are watching U.S. actions, closely, to see if Obama will try and encourage other UNSC members to bring forward another anti-Israel resolution before January 20, 2017.

(2) In January, Sweden takes over the rotating presidency of the UNSC. In the past, Sweden's Foreign Minister, Margot Wallstrom, has made inflammatory remarks about Israel and is not known to be a friend of the Jewish State. The Israeli government recently snubbed her when she came into the country because of her perceived anti-Israel bias. As of January, her country will have the power to sway votes against Israel at the UNSC.

(3) On January 15, 2017, Kerry plans to fly to France to be a part of the French Initiative... a peace conference that Israel is virulently opposed to. At that peace conference, representatives of the Quartet are expected to come together (the UN, U.S., EU, and Russia). Reportedly, they could define, and refine a UN resolution that UNSC permanent member states may try to force through the UNSC between January 15-19, 2017. That resolution could basically consist of Kerry's Middle East plan, legitimized in a UN Security vote, during that time period, before Trump comes into office.

Backgrounder on the December 23 resolution that was passed:

The recent anti-settlement UN resolution 2334 has given international legitimacy to the global community to condemn Israeli settlements as being "illegal".

This now challenges previous UN resolutions 224 and 338, which gave some legitimacy to the settlements as "disputed" territory. Israeli legal experts could argue, in the past, that the territory was "disputed" not "occupied". 

However, UN resolution 2334 now refers to all territory in Judea and Samaria, along with East Jerusalem, as "occupied" Palestinian territory! Therefore, as Israeli PM Netanyahu said, recently, while lighting a Hanukah candle at the Western Wall, the Temple Mount where Israel's two temples stood, is now considered by the UNSC as "occupied" Palestinian land!  Jews with homes in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem would now be considered living there illegally on Palestinian property!

PRAYER POINTS:

(1) Pray that there will be STORMS of DELAY between now and January 20, 2017, that will prevent any further action to isolate Israel among the nations. And, that all plots being hatched will be brought to nothing, declared null and void, in Yeshua's name!

(2) Pray, specifically, for a weakening of anti-Semitic power in the UN, which has been manifested through the permanent and temporary UNSC member states; and in UN institutions like UNESCO; and in UN Human Rights organizations.

(3) Netanyahu has been declaring his outrage at every possible forum in Israel. He is angry with the Obama Administration for its secret dealings behind the scenes that hatched the plot before the December 23, 2016 UNSC vote. He is warning the pro-Israel global community about what is still to come from Obama. Netanyahu has been demonstrating leadership, persistence and determination. He has called Israel's ambassadors home from New Zealand and Senagal (two of four nations that brought the resolution before the UN after Egypt withdrew it). He has called ambassadors into his office from all nations that voted for the anti-Israel resolution. He has cancelled plans to meet the PM of the Ukraine in Jerusalem, and cancelled all diplomatic plans with New Zealand. He is putting every country on-notice that voted in favor of the anti-settlement resolution. He has declared that the Obama Administration has more anti-Israel plans coming soon.

Pray that ALL of Israel (including ALL Members of the Knesset; ALL political parties; and ALL the people of Israel) will unite to protest actions that are anti-Israel at the UNSC. Pray that God gives the Israeli government continued tenacity; continued wisdom; continued knowledge ahead of time of the plans of the enemy; and, an ability to communicate in a way that ALL Jews and Christians, worldwide, will unite with Israel against these evil plots.

(4) Netanyahu has asked the incoming Trump Administration for help. His trusted Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Ron Dermer, is in charge of being the "bridge" between Netanyahu and Trump's staff. At this point, the "leverage" being considered is a threat by President-Elect Trump towards any nation that votes against Israel at the UNSC. That threat would be economic in nature. In other words, if you want to do business with the U.S. and Israel in the future, do not vote against Israel at the UN. Pray for Trump's ability to effectively work behind the scenes on Israel's behalf to stop this fire from igniting against America's trusted ally!

(5) The American Congress wants to reduce or suspend funds to the UN after the passing of this unfair UN resolution 2334. Good idea! But, how slow in coming? Pray that members of Congress will act quickly, as Israel has done. Netanyahu has already authorized cutting funds to UN organizations, and plans to do more.

The next few weeks are critical for prayer and fasting, especially praying fervently, that no more damage will be done to Israel, diplomatically, before the change of power is able to be implemented in the U.S. on January 20, 2017!