Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
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By this shall all men know that you are my disciples,
if you have love one to another. John 13:35
And the glory which You gave Me I have given them;
that they may be one, even as we are one: John 17:22
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Arrows from Zion
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
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Setbacks in the Israeli courts for Messianic believers is the biggest news of the week, with the latest ruling against Eddie Beckford, a Christian who lives in Arad – the epicenter for several years of systematic ultra-Orthodox harassment of believers. Pray for the Arad believers living under intense pressure.
Pray for the Beckford’s – Eddie has been under house arrest 2 ½-plus years. Lura needs help being the court-recognized ‘watcher’ of Eddie who has another court case on the 25th with an even harsher judge. Yeshua never promised us the world systems would treat us fair, but He did say they would know us by our love for one another. Practical issues like being able to get out to buy groceries or tend the King’s Men are an issue right now.
It is very easy to criticize and find fault when you are not the one targeted for persecution. Job’s friends came to comfort him and ended up leveling every accusation they could imagine to explain his circumstances. There is no “yeah, but…” to excuse this response to the Beckfords.
Meanwhile, praise God that some hearts are being pricked by people in Arad who have been watching – some even participating – in the harassment of believers by the religious. There are reports that God is moving some to ask for forgiveness. Pray the hearts of many would be pricked, in Beersheva, too.
Pray for the well being of families among the congregations of Israel – that God would change lives, wreck the plans of the enemy to destroy, and that Yeshua would build up His Body in Israel with strong, thriving families. Agree that every curse be broken in family lines and the Joy of the Lord to become their strength.
Scripture says that the Jews need a sign – and God is certainly giving signs, even dreams and visions of Yeshua in His glory to 5 year old children! Can you imagine how this ignites the faith of a mom to be bold in her prayer and witness? Pray that God would touch the lives of new families coming into the faith – solidly and dramatically.
Each year a new crop of Israeli high school grads prepares to enter into their mandatory military service and many of those young people come out of the Messianic congregations. Pray for all the soldiers, but especially pray for the believer soldiers & their families, mighty men & women of valor.
Back in school – whether the few believer schools or public schools – pray for the children of believing families to have great grace to be shining lights for Yeshua. Also pray for good friends and ability to connect with other kids who are believers.
Pray for much needed provisions for the congregations to strengthen families and children – whether the need is for teachers, facilities or any other resources, pray that the heart of the Father will move on those who can be a blessing.
One highly respected Israeli pastor wrote this week: “Despite the faithfulness of the congregation in its tithes and offerings, we continue to suffer from under-capitalization with little or no possibility of developing a reserve for difficult times. This is inevitable when the vast majority of the community lives on the 'breadline'…“ Pray for the heart of the Father to stir givers from the nations to meet these needs.
Israeli Jewish and Christian Arab brothers continue to break thru the walls of partition, to forge bonds of brotherhood and minister side-by-side in the ministry of reconciliation. Speak blessing and opportunity upon these brothers and sisters; among those the minister to the opening of blind eyes.
Working together Jews and Arabs who love Yeshua the Messiah in Israel are reaching their people with New Testaments written in Hebrew and Arabic. Pray for these ministers who often tread in dangerous places, to draw believers from around the world who will pray and partner with them in the Lord’s work.
The Holy Spirit is preparing hearts all over Israel and in the West Bank and Gaza. Then the Messianic Jewish and Christian Arab believers are led to cross paths if only briefly. The seed is watered, caused to grow by the Son, and the laborers in the harvest come at just the right moment to reap. Praise God!
When the most widely read newspaper in Israel runs a respectful, fair profile of the believers in Israel under the title “Jesus lives on in Jerusalem,” doesn’t that confirm what the leaders have been noticing? There is a new openness to the gospel in Israel. Now is the time to pray for much fruit.
Pray for new sources of financial resources – whether it be by translation services, tour guide, and all the means ministries are supplementing their living expenses – to increase. Pray God would grant them favor with men.
Bless those who are ambassadors of the Messiah in all walks of life – whether it is the mom in the grocery store or the human rights attorney appealing to the Red Cross in Switzerland to return to its founder’s compassion on Israel – pray that each one profoundly impact their sphere for Yeshua.
Inside the attachments:
Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
(By subscription only. Write donna@israelprayer.com)
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“Jesus lives on in Jerusalem” Yediot Aharonot, a widely read and respected Israeli newspaper, and Ynet News, the paper's popular website, has published a lengthy and fascinating article with this headline: "JESUS LIVES ON IN JERUSALEM." The article is really a profile of the growing community of Jesus followers in the Land, and is remarkably devoid of cynicism, snideness or derision. To the contrary, it is really quite respectful of the life-changing beliefs of the Israelis they interview and profile. Inside the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries is an English translation of the article.
“Muslims Coming to Christ at Historic Rate” A report from a Messianic Jewish evangelist in Jerusalem on the good news that is spreading in Muslim nations of the Middle East. During a recent training conference in Europe, more that 200 former Muslims were baptized! One of many marvelous things the LORD is doing under the radar.
Teaching Articles
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This week Asher Intrater has an excellent and balanced teaching article on “Money and Ministry.” Ministry and Money always seems to be a big issue whether it is among cynical, suspicious unbelievers or even checking our own heart attitudes as believers either giving or receiving. There are some sound insights in this article, which can be read in full online.
Israeli Ministries on Tours
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Carolyn Hyde will be at Kehilat Ariel in San Diego on Saturday morning, October 16.
David and Josie Silver will be traveling for ministry to Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday 13th October and we will return 17th November.
The Israeli Messianic Marketplace Feature of the Week
Jerusalem Biblical Artist
PAMELA SURAN
www.jerusalempropheticart.com
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