SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 239

Jerusalem, Israel

PRAYER UPDATE – MARCH 18, 2026

Israel and the Nations

GPW News

INTRODUCTION:

We are soldiers in the army of the Lord, and we are air force warriors. This is a strategic assignment for your consideration as a specific prayer focus.

 

QUESTION: WHAT IS THE ENEMY DOING TO DISRUPT LIFE IN THE HOLY LAND?

ANSWER: PINPOINTING TARGETS:

* There are certain geographical areas that are repeatedly targeted in the land.

* Understanding the targets will help you to raise your prayer shields over these areas, seeking increased Divine protection for the people and the land.

 

WHAT YOU SEE IN REPORTS, AND WHAT IS BEHIND WHAT YOU SEE:

(1)   GENERAL LOCATIONS: Media reports show missiles striking in northern areas, central areas, southern areas, the coastal plain, Jerusalem, in the Galilee, etc.

 

 

(2)   ENEMY’S PURPOSE: to target the land with several goals in mind, in its attempt to wipe this nation off the map. We know this is God’s land. The enemy cannot completely destroy it. God is in charge. But, there is significant property damage; people are losing their lives; many are getting injured.

 

 

(3)   SPIRITUAL HELP: We ask you to lift up the arms and hands of the citizens, as Aaron and Hur did for Moses, so the battle could be won, and the victory could prevail.  (EXODUS 17:11-13).

WHERE AND WHY?

(1)   The enemy said it would attack military facilities. This has come true, with major threats and attacks occurring in April 2024, June 2025, and now, in March 2026.

 

(2)   The enemy has targeted major civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities. 

 

         (3)   The enemy is deliberately focusing on population centers, as a military strategy. 

 

         (4)   The enemy is targeting Jerusalem holy places, which happened in the 12-Day war, and now in                 this war.

 

JERUSALEM CORRIDOR: in the Judean Hills, close to Route 1 (the major highway into Jerusalem), and west of the city of Jerusalem.  

 

It is a significant area with a long history of a military presence; of military conflicts; and most of all -- “God” happenings. Certain communities in this Corridor are active, and there are historical military points. The enemy is, continually, targeting neighborhoods in the Jerusalem Corridor.

Why is this Corridor being targeted?   

·       Active military installations

·       Army training and operational bases

·       Army patrols

·       Border Police

·       Spiritual history

 

What else is in the Judean Hills?    

·       critical national infrastructure, involving communications

·       strategic overlooks, often monitored or guarded by security forces

Further west of Jerusalem:

BEIT SHEMESH: A repeated target is in close proximity to this community. The target was reportedly hit by Hamas in 2023, and the Houthi’s in 2025. In March 2026, the community, itself, suffered a major hit from a ballistic missile, destroying a bomb shelter, a synagogue, and part of a house. Nine people died. Major injuries.  It’s important to look at what is nearby the community, which could have been the main target. This information is in open sources.

 

HAIFA: Big population center. Petrochemicals industries. Oil refineries. Extensive communications infrastructure for electricity/power.  It’s a strategic location, targeted by two enemy forces, often coordinating their actions.

 

SAFED: Command and Control Center. (Also, the center for Jewish Mysticism, focused on Kabbalah). It is in the Galilee.

 

GALILEE: There is significant military infrastructure: strategic locations; army division headquarters; areas used for defensive and operational purposes; bases and camps; training and logistics. Also, a border infrastructure: surveillance and security.

 

TEL AVIV: Huge population center; government military headquarters; operational bases.

 

RAMAT GAN: Part of Tel Aviv. Diamond Exchange District; High Tech Business hub. Commerce.

 

BEERSHEVA: New advanced technological campus; eventual relocation of Intelligence and Command units to this city. Two major air force bases are here. Dimona nearby.

 

BEN GURION AIRPORT: Airports are strategic targets. Flights have been disrupted since the beginning of the war. Now, flights are carrying citizens back home, some of whom want to return to army service. There were stranded Americans trying to fly out of the country. All this disruption is because of the enemy’s missiles targeting the airport and planes. War is preventing some new immigrants from making Aliyah. 

 

Note:  International fighter jets received at the airport for re-fueling; are “sitting ducks,” getting hit and damaged by missiles and shrapnel. In-country airlines have planes with defensive shields that are supposed to withstand missile targeting while flying. It works, but the flights are risky.

 

THE OLD CITY: In the 12-Day war, June 2025, at least one enemy missile was intercepted over the Temple Mount. Recently, another missile was intercepted over the Old City. Shrapnel fell on the compound of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Shrapnel fell near the Church of the Holy Sepulcher; Shrapnel fell on a car in the Jewish Quarter. The enemy is specifically targeting holy sites.

 

WHAT IS OUR POSTURE, BIBLICALLY?  SCRIPTURES TO DECLARE:

Ephesians 6:12-19 (NIV AND NLT): “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then, after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. With your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all of this, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. And, pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And, pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan, that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.”

 

2 Corinthians 10:3-4: “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”

 

1 John 5:19-20: “We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. And, we know that the Son of God has come, and He has given us understanding, so that we can know the true God. And, now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with His Son, Jesus the Messiah. He is the only true God, and He is eternal life.”

 

Daniel 10:13: “However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for 21 days. Then, all of a sudden, Michael, one of the chief angels, came to assist me!  I had been detained there near the kings of Persia.”  (Note: This is an example of the powers in the natural realm, and the powers in the spiritual realm, colliding over the kingdom of Persia…. an empire that is currently shaking violently, until God brings it down!)

 

Psalm 144:1: “Praise the LORD, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle.”

 

Psalm 68:1: “Rise up O God, and scatter Your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives.”

 

Read Ephesians 1:21, which gives us our position in this fight, as we belong to Jesus, the Messiah, and He is far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come.

 

VISUAL PROPHETIC PICTURES:

(1)   This war is not just about the Middle East region. This is a time of “global altering.” This includes God shaking kingdoms, taking down rulers, strengthening other rulers.  There is a picture of a chess game on a map. One of the chess pieces (Turkey) is moving to the front, and another chess piece (Persia) is moving a few chess pieces back.

 

 

(2)   A person is holding a bow and arrow. When the bow is pulled back to shoot the arrow, God takes over and directs the bow to His pinpointed destination. The Lord is the One that knows the exact point of interception of the enemy’s plan. We follow His eyes to that point, and watch His follow-through.

 

 

The eyes of the Lord go throughout the earth, strengthening those whose hearts are fully committed to Him. (from 2 Chronicles 16:9).

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

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:

Stay fervently in prayer until all the areas mentioned have stopped being targeted over and over again!

SPIRITUALLY:  YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN A SPIRITUAL WAR OVER GOD’S LAND, AS A PRAYER WARRIOR, IN GOD’S ARMY, GETTING YOUR DIRECTIONS FROM THE COMMANDER-AND-CHIEF OF HIS ALLIED FORCES OF HEAVEN AND EARTH! THE ONE WHO IS THE CREATER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH! THE KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS!

 

THE KINGDOMS OF THIS WORLD HAVE BECOME THE KINGDOMS OF OUR LORD AND OF HIS MESSIAH, AND HE SHALL REIGN FOREVER AND EVER. (from Revelation 11:15). 

 

 

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Jerusalem, Israel

PRAYER UPDATE – MARCH 2, 2025

Israel and the Nations

GPW News

 

Israel conducted a pre-emptive strike against Iran at 8:10 a.m. Saturday morning, Israel time, February 28, 2026. The U.S. and Israel, working together, had intelligence information that an Iranian security meeting was taking place between the heads of that government. So, Israel, with the help of the U.S., took that moment to strike the Iranian government headquarters, eliminating Ayatollah Khamenei and 40 leaders in his government. Iran struck back, and has been hitting targets in Israel, as well as striking U.S. military bases in the region. Arab Gulf states are being hit with Iranian missiles, and even Cyprus. Today, Hezbollah in Lebanon decided to enter the war against Israel. Iran seems set on causing a regional, or maybe a world war, using its proxies to act aggressively in the Middle East.

 

This war is different than the 12-day war with Iran that occurred in June 2025. This time it is more intense. With U.S. and Israeli military leaders synchronizing every move (through the command of CENTCOM), there have been a reported 2,000 sorties that have landed in Iran, just in 3 days! It’s an unprecendented time when these two democracies, sharing intel with each other, are working closely together as military superpowers, to stop this brutal and tyrannical regime. 

 

PRAYER POINTS:

Pray for the Lord to hold back the arm of the enemy from causing havoc in this Middle East region!

 

Pray that the goals of the U.S.-Israel alliance be accomplished in record time! 

 

Reports indicate that U.S. President Trump has stated this war could continue for 2-5 weeks. Because U.S. soldiers are getting killed and injured, and reportedly, only 1 in 4 Americans approve of this war, it’s probable that President Trump will look to end the conflict, sooner than later. May it be according to Your will, O Lord!

With different national interests than those of the U.S., the Israeli government is determined to see regime change, as the current regime remains an existential threat to the state of Israel. May Israel’s leaders look to the Lord to see such changes take place, calling on His heavenly armies to assist.

 

REMEMBERING THE BOOK OF ESTHER:

Today, is Day 3 in the war with Iran. It is also the day that observant Jews in Israel and around the world fast for 1 day, remembering Esther’s request for a 3 day fast (Esther 4:16, which took place at the time of Passover). 

 

Today, those in synagogues, worldwide, read the scroll of Esther. Tomorrow, marks Purim, but all public festivities in Israel have been cancelled. Many parents already bought their children Purim costumes, and still plan to meet in small family gatherings in homes. 

 

PRAYER NEEDED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM DIRECT MISSILE HITS:

Israelis living in Beit Shemesh, in the corridor west of Jerusalem about 30 minutes, were killed and wounded in an Iranian attack, yesterday, March 1, 2026. Beit Shemesh is mostly a religious community. The neighborhood shelter got a direct hit from an Iranian ballistic missile, also destroying a synagogue, and damaging a home nearby. There were 9 people who died, which included mothers and children. One mother and her son survived, but her husband and mother-in-law died.  There were 16 injured, in this close-knit community, and currently there are still citizens unaccounted for (that were crushed in the rubble). 

 

Beit Shemesh is very close to a hidden military base that the Iranians know about. So, the community is vulnerable to an attack.  The IDF, reportedly, only used one interceptor, and the Iranian missile got through. The situation is being investigated.

 The Iranians are intent on hitting crowded civilian cities, towns, and villages.

There was a direct hit in Tel Aviv where one person died, and many were injured. It destroyed a block of apartments. Another big hit happened in an open space in Beersheva. In Jerusalem, the IDF intercepted an Iranian warhead near the City of David, and one near the Dome of the Rock. There was also a missile that hit a road in the northern Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Shlomo, damaging vehicles. 

 

PRAYER POINTS:

Pray that the injured will be healed and recover quickly. And, that loved ones of those who died will be comforted.

 

Pray for any of those still trapped in the rubble in Beit Shemesh will finally be freed, and that there will be a miracle of lives saved!

 

Pray that Israel’s defense system will work above and beyond its capabilities, protecting lives, homes, and properties.

 

There are many who don’t understand that Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei set up a system where, reportedly, 4 different layers of leaders with authority could take the place of him and whoever else was killed in his government. It’s going to take a regime change for the Middle East to be free of Iranian terrorism, and for the people of Iran to experience freedom. This needs prayer!

 

The evil leader, Haman, may have been hung on the gallows in the book of Esther 7:10, but the Jews were still a target of the enemy!  They still had to defend themselves after Haman’s death. Pray, as Israelis must defend themselves now from Iran (modern day Persia); from Hezbollah in Lebanon; and perhaps from the Houthi’s in Yemen, as well!

 

As Purim approaches, read Esther Chapter 9, and pray that God, Himself, offers a double amount of protection over His people, defending them from their wicked foes.

 

Pray that quiet and peace will come to this land.

 

Judges 5:31: “So, may all Your enemies perish, LORD! But, may all who love You be like the sun when it rises in its strength.”  Then, the land had peace forty years.

 

 

 

 

 

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Jerusalem, Israel

PRAYER UPDATE – FEBRUARY 27, 2026

Israel and the Nations

GPW News

The drumroll towards war with Iran is getting louder and more intense these days, with diplomatic personnel and their families at embassies in Israel being encouraged to leave on commercial flights still available. Bomb shelters are being opened throughout the country. Israelis are stacking up on food and water. Whether the U.S. leads this upcoming conflict with Iran, or not, Israel’s government believes that Iran has crossed Israel’s red lines, and Iranian leadership must be restrained, constrained, and overthrown.

To its credit, the U.S. Trump Administration is finally coming into unity, at the highest level, that diplomacy is failing, and war is the only way to stop Iran’s destructive behavior that threatens the Middle East and the whole world. President Trump’s top men -- Vice President Vance, and Secretary of State Rubio -- are now messaging the American people, that U.S. bases in the Middle East are in danger, as are U.S. military personnel stationed there.

Whereas before, Trump’s message was to stop Iran from “going nuclear,” the message has now added that Iran’s ballistic missiles must be destroyed, and its proxies dealt with. This message became more in focus after Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently met at the White House.

There are those commentators, especially in Israel, who believe that it does not matter whether the U.S. starts the war with Iran, or Israel does. In either case, Israel will be to blame. Many Americans are not convinced that a war with Iran is good for the United States, especially because Iran is far away from American shores. But, for Israel, Iran is the greatest threat, today, to the Jewish State.

What seems to be missing from most strategic assessments is that war with Iran, coming now, during Ramadan, will be blamed on the Jews, as well. It will be said that Israel had the audacity to push for this war -- not only against modern Persia, but also against all Muslims worldwide during their holy days. This will be another excuse by Muslims to attack Jewish people wherever they are.

 

PRAYER POINTS:

·       Pray, diligently, for Jews, globally… for God’s hand of protection on their lives throughout the nations.

·       Pray that Jewish community leaders will be on high alert regarding antisemitic terrorism.

·       Pray that Jews would exercise great caution, and practice hiddenness, as a way of life during the coming conflict.  Isaiah 26:20 says: “Go, My people, enter your rooms, and shut the doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little while until His wrath has passed by.”

·       Pray that Orthodox Jews in the nations, that are on the streets, would act wisely regarding the wearing of religious garb.

 

Recently, in Israel, there were four ISIS terrorists that were caught in Jericho, planning a terrorist attack in Israel. That hits close to home. Over the past couple of months, videos have been posted on social media showing men climbing over the wall/fence, and coming down on ladders, along the Green Line. The focus of the IDF has been mainly to catch the infiltrators in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank). However, Israelis are very aware that there could be another infiltration of terrorists coming into Jewish towns or mixed Jewish-Arab towns throughout the land, as happened in 2021, looking to do harm to Israeli citizens. Israelis call this the fifth column.

 

PRAYER POINTS:

 

·       Pray for plots to be exposed before terrorists can launch attacks inside Israel.

·       Pray that the Israeli government will raise-up more community leaders in every neighborhood to be watchmen in the watch towers, protecting Israel’s villages, towns, and cities.

·       Pray that more off-duty military personnel, and police officers will be called on, and willing, to serve in the areas where they live, keeping their neighborhoods safe during the coming war.

It has been difficult for intercessors to discern the Lord’s timing and His Kingdom purposes regarding this upcoming war with Iran. It’s been a lesson on “delay” and “anticipation” for many of God’s prophetic watchmen.  Scriptures promise us certain revelation from the Lord, Himself, and we can declare and decree these references before Him, as we continue to stand in the gap regarding this imminent conflict.

·       “Surely, the Lord GOD does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.” (Amos 3:7).

·       “He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness. And, light dwells with Him.” (Daniel 2:22).

·       “Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth, I proclaim them to you.” (Isaiah 42:9).

·       “The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.” (Psalm 25:14).

·       “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.” (1 Chronicles 12:32).  Pray that those believers in Israel, who are close to government leaders, will have a word in due season for decision-makers, that will help the course of action regarding the developing conflict with Iran.

On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a pre-emptive strike on Iran. On June 22, 2025, the U.S. entered the war, defending Israel, and helping with the destruction of some Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile sites. There have been hints suggesting that history might repeat itself.

In our prayers, we must not forget the Iranian people, thousands upon thousands who have died at the hands of the repressive Iranian regime that used live fire during mass protests; that gunned down patients in hospitals, and killed doctors and nurses that were treating the wounded. The people of Iran need hope. May they be encouraged by the outpouring of love and support from Americans and Israelis who want to see freedom in Iran for the suffering Iranian people. 

We declare and decree, “…May God arise, may His enemies be scattered; may His foes flee before Him.”  (Psalm 68:1). 

We pray that the Iranian people come to know this God we speak of…  the Commander of the armies of heaven, who cares for them, and wants to see them saved, healed, and delivered from their oppressors!

We pray for documented miracles among U.S. and Israeli military forces that brings encouragement, salvation, and revelation of the God of Israel who always does wonderful things!  May Israelis come to know the Shomer Israel!  (The Guardian of Israel).

 

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Jerusalem, Israel 

PRAYER UPDATE -- NOVEMBER 19, 2025

Israel and the Nations

GPW News 

THE U.S.-SAUDI STRATEGIC DEFENSE AGREEEMENT AND OTHER RISKS TO ISRAEL

 

Reporters and analysts are fixated on the recent U.S. military deal with Saudi Arabia, specifically regarding the American sale of F-35 fighter jets. It’s causing intercessors and prophetic watchmen to be distracted from other priority prayer focuses.

During the Reagan years in the White House, in the early 1980’s, the same issues of concern existed, but at that time, it was over the sale of AWACS aircraft to Saudi Arabia, with sophisticated airborne warning and control systems. The same dangers of the planes being sold to Israel’s enemy, that might threaten Israel’s military superiority, were expressed then. But, the Lord did not allow a change of the balance of power in the Middle East.

Currently, it’s not the specific sale of the F-35’s that is going to cause mega problems for Israel, even if it looks that way. This is a secondary issue that is becoming the main “distraction” from a prayer focus on much more pressing issues.

For example, what about the overall defense security agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia? 

A Trump Administration document, posted by the White House, outlines specific categories that strengthen new Saudi defense capabilities, overall, in order to meet current U.S. military criteria. These categories of partnership are divided into five main domains: air and space forces; missile defense; maritime and coastal security; land and border forces; and information and communications systems.

Over a dozen U.S. defense contractors are involved in building new military systems for the Saudis, as well as upgrading older systems to meet American standards of efficiency.

Contrary to some reports, the sale of F-35’s to Saudi Arabia does not necessarily change the balance of power in the region, nor does it threaten Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge (QME). 

When Israeli engineers receive the F-35’s, they change the configurations in the communication systems of the fighter jets, and they make overall adjustments to the planes, to meet Israel’s specific and unique standards. The results contribute to Israel’s overall air superiority.  This, along with gifted Israeli fighter pilots (overseen by the God of Israel’s heavenly armies), have kept Israel’s QME in place.

Additionally, Israel has its own defense military agreement with the U.S., secured by Congress, that assures Israel’s QME will prevail over other countries in the Middle East.

Of more concern is what else the Saudis will receive from the U.S. in their new defense pact, in terms of sophisticated air defense systems. Also, will the U.S. build a nuclear plant in Saudi Arabia for so-called “peaceful” means, under the covering of Civil Nuclear Energy Cooperation, including a multi-billion-dollar nuclear energy partnership between the two countries?

There is great uncertainty, on the part of Israelis, regarding the “behind the scenes” financial deals the U.S. is making, not only with Saudi Arabia, but with Qatar, and Turkey, as well. These deals seem to ignore Israel’s security needs, diffusing the strong alliance between America and Israel.

The most dangerous deals are those which are pushing for agreements that result in the future division of the land of Israel. This follows along with declarations by U.S. President Trump, and the president’s men, who claim they will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. This can be interpreted to mean that they refuse to allow Israel to declare sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Some reports indicate that the Palestinians are receiving a reward; a promised gift of statehood; on the heels of the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre. Yet, the Trump “peace plan” was already in the works during his first term in the White House. It was carried forward, quietly, during the Biden Administration. It was about to be presented to the public right before the October 7 massacre happened. Now, in Trump’s second term, this “peace plan” is showing sure signs of implementation, unless God intervenes to stop it, perhaps in the 11^th hour.

So, what will happen to nations that continue to push for Palestinian statehood on God’s covenant land, which the Jewish People have been given stewardship over? Will the blessings that have given nations favored status, in the eyes of God, turn to curses because of the choices of their political leaders to reject His land and people?

What are the priorities in prayer that are on the Lord’s heart now?

Something is happening, quickly, that appears to be beyond the realm of strategic prayer, as there is an attempt to deceive others with a demonic diplomatic agenda.  It’s been hard to keep up with unfolding events that are masking the true intentions of the enemies of Israel to divide and conquer the Promised Land.

Discernment is needed to pinpoint and expose the acts of deception; and, to clear the unrighteous paths in the Spirit, so the Lord’s righteousness can come forth. During confusion and chaos, with no expectations from governments and their leaders to do what is right, the effective prayers of truth, through decreeing the promises of God’s Word, will prevail. In the midst of a grave foreign policy geo-political shift in Washington, God’s watchmen on the walls must awaken to these changing winds. Loyalties can only be to the Lord and His unchanging Word.

How are American powerbrokers able to exert diplomatic control over Israel and Middle East countries, even bringing the United Nations into submission?  Psalm Chapter 2 explains that this is only temporary, as the real powerbroker is Jesus (Yeshua), and the Father promises to give Him the nations as His inheritance, and the ends of the earth as His possession. It takes the power out of the control of men and puts it in the hands of the Master of the Universe!

May we see God’s Spirit intervene in the plans of mere humans, holding back man-made “deals” that are meant to shake His nation, Israel, and His Chosen People, the Jews. May the Lord diffuse and weaken enemy forces that try to usher in prophetic events before their appointed time.

“Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate His rule with trembling. Kiss His Son, or He will be angry, and your way will lead to your destruction, for His wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. (Psalm 2:11-12).

“The LORD will roar from Zion and thunder from Jerusalem; the earth and the heavens will tremble. But, the LORD will be a refuge for His people; a stronghold for the people of Israel.” (Joel 3:16).

 

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 Jerusalem, Israel

PRAYER UPDATE -- SEPTEMBER 20, 2025

Israel and the Nations

As of this writing, Jews in Israel and throughout the world, are in a season of repentance. For many Jewish people, personal repentance began a month ago. It will be extended to national repentance on Yom Kippur. This year, that Day of Atonement falls on the eve of Wednesday, October 1, 2025, on the Gregorian calendar.  (From sunset on Tishrei 9 to sunset on Tishrei 10, on the Hebrew calendar). 

Coming up even sooner, the eve of September 22, 2025, marks the Feast of Trumpets, Yom Teruah. It is also when Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah, and greet each other with "Shana Tovah," Happy New Year. Biblically, it is not the new year, but it is a traditional time of remembering the new year of the world...

Every holiday, on the Hebrew calendar, begins the eve before the day. So, this year, on Elul 29, at sunset, Jews will be in synagogues and in their homes, bringing in Tishri 1, and the world year of 5786.

Then, the holiday commences, this year, on September 23, 2025, with the New Moon, Rosh Chodesh.

Of prophetic significance is that one year on the Hebrew calendar from this Feast of Trumpets, there will be a convergence affecting the United States.

The eve of the Feast of Trumpets in 2026, falls on the 25th memorial anniversary of 9/11.

Next year, the Feast of Trumpets begins on the eve of September 11, Elul 29, with the official marking of Tishrei 1, 5787, starting that evening.

The 1st day of the holiday, will be celebrated on September 12, 2026. 

From Trumpets to Trumpets, the blowing of the shofar is meant to wake up the people to repent, not just a month before; nor just during the 10 Days of Awe towards Yom Kippur; but, until the Lord hears our cries for our nations.  is meant to wake up the people to repent, not just  but until the Lord hears our cries for our two nations                                                                                  

Significant is 2 Chronicles 7:14 in this coming year of 5786 to 5787:  "If My people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin, and heal their land."

Is it possible that we can focus on this repentance and the healing of our lands, in a holy alliance between us and the Lord, and His beloved people?  

For scripture references on the Fall Feasts of Israel, including the Feast of Succot (Tabernacles), read Leviticus Chapter 23:23-44. 

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Jerusalem, Israel

PRAYER UPDATE -- MAY 13 2025

Israel and the Nations

GPW News and Prayer Update

With darkness and deep darkness coming upon the earth, we need to focus on the Light of God. Here are encouraging scriptures from the Amplified Bible:

LIGHT SCRIPTURES

The Son is the radiance and only expression of the glory of (our awesome) God, (reflecting God’s Shekinah glory, the Light-being, the brilliant Light of the Divine); and, the exact representation and perfect imprint of His (Father’s) essence.

 

And, upholding and maintaining and propelling all things (the entire physical and spiritual universe), by His powerful Word (carrying the universe along to its predetermined goal). When He (Himself and no other) had (by offering Himself on the cross as a sacrifice for sin), accomplished purification from sins, and established our freedom from guilt, He sat down (revealing His completed work) at the right hand of the Majesty on high (revealing His Divine authority). (Hebrews 1:3).

 

For once you were in darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light (live as those who are native-born to the Light). (For the fruit, the effect, the result of the Light, consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn (by experience), what is pleasing to the Lord (and, letting your lifestyles be examples of what is most acceptable to Him – your behavior expressing gratitude to God for your salvation). (Ephesians 5:8-10).

 

You will also decide and decree a thing, and it will be established for you. And, the Light (of God’s favor) will shine upon your ways. (Job 22:28).

 

He covers His hands with the Lightning. And, commands it to strike the mark.  (Job 36:32).

 

But, for you who fear My name (with awe-filled reverence), the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And, you will go forward and leap (joyfully), like calves (released) from the stall.  (Malachi 4:2).

 

Praise the LORD (Hallelujah!)  I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart. In the company of the upright and in the congregation. Great are the works of the LORD. Studied by all those who delight in them. Splendid and majestic is His work, and His righteousness endures forever. Psalm 111:1-3).

 

And, His appearance changed dramatically in their presence; and His face shone (with heavenly glory, clear and bright), like the sun, and His clothing became as white as Light… While He was still speaking behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased and delighted. Listen to Him!”                                       (Matthew 17:2, 5).

 

So, Yeshua said to them, “The Light is among you (only) a little while longer. Walk while you have the Light (keep on living by it), so that darkness will not overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going (he is drifting aimlessly). While you have the Light, believe and trust in the Light (have faith in it, hold on to it, rely on it), so that you may become sons of Light (being filled with Light as followers of God).” Jesus said these things, and then He left and hid Himself from them.  (John 12:35-36).

 

He brought them out of darkness, and the deeply (deathly) darkness and broke their bonds apart.           (Psalm 107:14).  

 

(I always pray) that the God of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, the Father of Glory, may grant you a spirit of Wisdom and of Revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son].

 

And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the Divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people), 

 

And, [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, which He produced in Messiah, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion [whether angelic or human], and [far above] every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and world but also in the one to come. 

 

And He put all things [in every realm] in subjection under Messiah’s feet, and appointed Him as [supreme and authoritative] head over all things in the Church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills and completes all things in all [believers].  (Ephesians 1:17-23).

 

Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life], shine [be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the LORD]; for your Light has come. And, the glory and brilliance of the LORD has risen upon you.

 

For in fact, darkness will cover the earth, and deep darkness will cover the peoples; But, the LORD will rise upon you [Jerusalem].

And His glory and brilliance will be seen on you.

 

Nations will come to your Light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. (Isaiah 60-:1-3)

 

 (Source:  Global Prayer Watch News and Prayer Update)

 

 

SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 233

 Jerusalem, Israel

PRAYER UPDATE -- MARCH 12, 2025

Israel and the Nations

GPW News and Prayer Update

PRAYER FOR SYRIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST REGION

 

The instability in Syria is opening the door for the enemy to advance his plans in the Middle East. Turkey is trying to gain dominance in Syria through Erdogan’s rebel forces fighting other factions in the country.  The confusion of which forces are cooperating with the new Syrian government, and which are not, is simply a decoy to keep the real intentions of the enemy from surfacing… that is, a future war against Israel.

In prayer, as intercessors, we push back against the principalities, against the powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places; against those that want Syria to remain the killing fields, in order to unleash more destruction and chaos on that land.

The ground is being prepared for Turkey, in unholy alliance with Iran, Russia, and other goat nations, to bring in the means for a future battle against Israel. In the Spirit realm, we seal Israel’s borders from any powers that would try to prepare for an invasion of any kind.

Rather than our eyes focused on the conflicting forces in Syria, we stand, now, in awareness of what is being devised, and we ask the Lord of Hosts, the Commander of the Armies of Heaven and of Israel, to bring peace to the ground, sea, and air over Syria, with the Lord’s advanced arms and heavenly armor… His angels defending His people and His land from harm, in Yeshua’s name!

PRAYER POINTS:

*Lord, bring clarity to Your watchmen. Show us how and where to stand, against the wiles of the enemy, who is setting up his bases to advance his plans. Do not allow him to change the order of Your seasons, nor to disrupt Your balance of power in Syria, and in the region. 

 

*According to Ecclesiastes 3:1, for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. We declare that this push on the part of the enemy, to bring a season of a new front against Israel, in Syria, is out of God’s timing. And, therefore, we intercede that You Lord, according to Your perfect will, can bring DELAY, and clear a path, towards a peaceful resolution in Syria between opposing forces in the country. Bring stability, Lord, to Syria and to the whole Middle East region at this time.

*We proclaim Isaiah 8:10 to the principal players of instability in Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza, and elsewhere in the Middle East: “Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted; propose your plan, but it will not stand, for God is with us. Call your councils of war, but they will be worthless. Take council together, but it will come to nothing; speak a word, but it will not stand."

*Psalm 33:10-11: “The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations. He thwarts the devices of the peoples.” So, we ask You Father to frustrate the plans of the various rebel groups in Syria that want control of the nation; that are intent to spread evil to the borders of Israel. We say, “no” in Yeshua’s name! Push them back Lord, push them back! 

 

*We declare that “the council of the LORD stands forever; the purposes of His heart to all generations.”

 

*Proverbs 21:30:  We stand in the gap in this situation, as watchmen on the walls, proclaiming that “there is no wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.”

 

*Lord, unleash Your angels to surround the Christians and all who call upon Your name, in Syria, from any further attacks of brutality from the enemy.

 

*Jeremiah 1:19: “They will fight against you, but they will fail. For I am with you, and I will take care of you. I, The LORD, have spoken!

 

*On behalf of the Christians that are in the crossfires of this civil war in Syria, we ask You Lord to intervene. Your word says in Matthew 10:22, “You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.”

 

*We thank You for perseverance and endurance, and a shield that protects and hides Your chosen ones at this time, in Syria, including the Druze and Kurds.

 

*We thank You for Your promise of eternal life to those who call on Your name in Syria. And, for those who do not yet know You, we ask You to bring revival to the land, especially to those who are being persecuted, oppressed, beaten down, and shattered due to the radical elements among them that are hurting those in whom You love!

 

For God’s people in Syria and the Middle East region:

 

*Psalm 31:24: “Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.”

 

*1 Corinthians 16:13: “Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong!”

(Source:  Global Prayer Watch News and Prayer Update)