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Martha Stern’s 2011 Purim illustration, HamanDo not be deceived, God is not mocked;
for whatever a man sows,
that he will also reap.
Gal 6:7
Do you think Haman was worried about the Kingdom of God principle of sowing and reaping? What about those religious persecutors today of the believing community in Israel? What about the radical fundamentalists of political Islam or religious jihad? What about the U.N. – or any of the Western nations that gather themselves against Israel?
God assures us by the prophet Isaiah that sowing and reaping is firmly in His hands – and His authority is given by inheritance to those whose righteousness comes from Him. It is the authority in the name of Yeshua to protect ourselves against weapons and decrees made against us.
Isaiah 54:15-17 is the legal spiritual declaration of the LORD for His servants, and the Purim story of Esther is the demonstration of how our inheritance looks in real time, played out in human circumstance.
The Esther Fast begins tonight at sunset. For a 1-day fast, it lifts on the 17th at sunset. For a 3-day fast it lifts on the 19th at sunset when Purim begins and the fasting becomes the celebration of deliverance.
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Over 127 nations will be represented in the Esther Fast called by one Israeli ministry – many more will be joining in to declare the Word of the Lord and Fast and Pray.
Here is a guideline for anyone who wishes to unite as one voice before the Lord – in the prophetic role as Esther before the King.
1. Public Scripture Reading – read out loud, as a devotional declaration and a prophetic proclamation, these three passages:
a. Esther chapters 3 and 4
b. Zechariah 12:2-3, 6-10; 13:1, 8-9; 14:1-9
c. Romans 9:1-5; 10:1-2; 11:1-29
2. Fasting – at least the 24 hours from sundown to sundown on just water (with exceptions of course for those with special needs). For those who have the desire and the ability, we invite you to fast a full three days, according to Esther 4:16.
3. Prayer – to intercede according to the themes of the book of Esther, and to emphasize at least these 7 major prayer directives:
1. Salvation for the Muslim peoples
2. Salvation for the Jewish people
3. Reconciliation between Jew and Arab through Yeshua
4. Bind spirits of anti-Semitism worldwide
5. Strengthen the local Messianic remnant in Israel
6. Guidance for government leaders in Israel and the nations
7. Prepare the Church to stand victorious in the events of the end times leading up to the Second Coming
Israelprayer joins with many in expressing our condolences to the family of Jim Maher, who was a leader of the Israel Mandate at IHOP, Kansas City. This week he was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. Jim leaves behind his wife and daughter, and many friends grateful for the time spent in friendship with him.
The demonstration in Arad against a believer widow/foster mother was not as raucous as in times past, but did bring out supporters of the Messianic believers from the neighborhood, as well as the press. Pray for the LORD to turn to good all the evil that has been brewing against the Arad believing community – that it will redound in the fruit of salvation and the glory of the Name of Yeshua.
Pray for the principal of an Arad school who supported the Messianic believers while waving a huge flag of Israel which became the shot of the day for press reporters covering the demonstration. Pray he will not suffer persecution for standing with believers.
In the Weekly Summary (which is available only by supscription) is a good word – a clarification - this week from a ministry in the Judean Hills on Psalm 22:3, God is not just ‘enthroned on the praises of His people’ but the literal Hebrew reads: “God sits in the praises of Israel.” When Israel is singing the praises of YESHUA, then it will mean “life from the dead” for the world.
Another good word is shared from a ministry in Haifa inside the Weekly Summary, how in John 2:23 the Jews at Passover “saw the signs He was performing and believed in his name." If we ask what someone’s name means in many languages, their name has no meaning associated with it. But in Hebrew, names have deeply personal and spiritually prophetic meaning. It means something when people believe in the name of Yeshua – “God will save!”
Another good word on Purim from a ministry in the old port of Jaffa discusses how the Hebrew name for the Book of Esther, Megillat Esther—translates literally, "revelation of [that which is] hidden." Connect to read “Who is hiding whose face from whom this Purim?” by opening the Weekly Summary.
The connections between the believers in Israel and in Germany are being strengthened daily. We speak blessings over these associations, which are proof that even the deepest of wounds can be healed when the Lord Yeshua is the Lord of both parties. Thank God for a heart to unite as the family of Yeshua.
Pray for the ministry whose landlord is being pressured to evict them from their ministry compound because of their faith in the LORD. This is a common problem among believers in Israel – but pray that no weapon formed against them shall prosper and that every tongue rising to condemn them will be judged as empty, going nowhere.
Pray for every ministry in the process of obtaining property purchase, or renovation permits – that God will even make a way where no way seems to exist. That He will grant the ministries and believers favor with the authorities granting release of needed things.
Another report on the demonstration Arad notes that the crowd were shouting out, "banu hosheh legaresh", a known Israeli Hanukkah song, which says: "we've come to drive-out the darkness." As the scripture said, these believe they are doing God a favor. Pray the FATHER will reveal HIS SON to them.
Located at Latrun in central Israel, less than 20 miles from Jerusalem, Ganei Chaim or the Gardens of Life, is very close to the biblical Emmaus, where Jesus revealed himself to his disciples. This property has been given to the Messianic community by a Church who held the rights. It is being developed as a forest of biblical trees to the glory of Israel’s Messiah Yeshua – also with vision as a meeting place for believers. Information next on how your can plant trees in Israel to the glory of Yeshua and the aid of HIS followers in Israel. To truly "bless Israel" we MUST bless through the Body of Messiah in Israel.
Garden of Life details: If you would like to participate in the planting of a tree whether personally or have us do it for you, you are welcome to contact us (Gideon’s Army) and we will gladly make all the arrangements necessary. The planting in the garden is solely of trees mentioned in the Bible. The Cypress trees that surround the garden in the section known as “Those who stand in the gap” are $18 and fruit trees are $180. The price difference is a result of the intensive care required for the fruit trees for the first 5 years after planting.
A new season of healing workshops for women has begun in Israel. We have heard wonderful things of this ministry, who like most of the ministries in Israel, are trusting God to meet their personal needs in order to minister to His Body. Pray for the Lord bless this ministry, and all who have limited sources of support – but do not let it stop their pouring from vessel to vessel.
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Arrows from Zion are key prayer points that reflect the more detailed information in prayer letter excerpts "Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries." Meant to give subscribers inside information that cannot be shared in public forums, the Weekly summary are actual prayer letter excerpts, along with photos from the ministries of Israel, links to important stories, and contact and donation information for the ministries. Arrows from Zion can be shared freely, but we ask the Weekly Summaries not be forwarded.
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No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper
by Donna Diorio
There is a reason “no weapon formed against you shall prosper”. The reason is our inheritance in Yeshua gives us the delegated authority to pass judgment on the condemning words beamed at us. Weapons may form against us, but we do not have to allow the weapon to prosper against us. This is our inheritance when our righteousness is of Him and not of our own.
The Purim story of the Book of Esther is a prophetic demonstration of Isaiah 54:15-17. God enlightens the prophet that even the "waster" and the "smith/charash = skillful to destroy" are His creations, therefore are subject to God's control. That is why He tells us that our inheritance as His servants is to CALL A HALT to weapons prospering against us and also to render judgment - making void - the tongues that rise up in condemnation of us.
As we look at the Book of Esther this week because Purim begins on the 19th - let's consider the events that took place in the light of what God says in Isaiah 54:15-17:
Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by Me: whosoever shall gather together against you shall fall for your sake.
Behold, I have created the smith (skillful to destroy) that blows the coals in the fire, and that hammers out an instrument/weapon for his work (to destroy you); and I have created the waster (shachath/to pervert, corrupt or destroy) to destroy.
No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against you in condemnation thou shall judge. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, says the LORD.
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Praying the Headlines
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Not many are unaware of the headlines about the brutal terrorist murder of the Fogel family in Itamar or the Israel Navy interception of an estimated 50 tons of weapons from Iran yesterday aboard a cargo ship bound for the Gaza Strip. Those are well known headline issues worthy of prayer and we will just urge you to pray for both of these issues. Lesser known issues we want to point out in the headlines are these:
State company trying to evict Evangelical Christian from Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter
The resident works with former minister Benny Elon on forging closer ties between Evangelical Christians and right-wing organizations in Israel.
Rabbi Wolpo: Fire rubber bullets back at soldiers
In radio interview, SOS Israel chairman urges violent resistance against IDF forces that evacuate outposts. 'It will probably come down to a war between Jews,' he warns
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