Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
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Weekly Israeli Ministry Prayer Summary Launched August 2001
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Priority Prayer Focus
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"Turn us back to You, O LORD, and we will be restored;
Renew our days as of old."
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Arrows from Zion
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
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Many in the Israeli Body are urging prayer agreement for the several dire situations that have been dominating the headlines recently – from the debt crisis in the U.S. to great unrest and violence in the nations surrounding Israel; from the demonstrations that have broken out in Israel over housing to the bid for Palestinian statehood in September – these are all serious situations with ramifications for Israel.
As Evan Thomas wrote from Netanya: “The nation is divided in its political position as is the Body of Messiah.” So … “how then shall we pray? Firstly, of course, as the Spirit of God leads. Nevertheless, please take into account that amongst our neighbors in Syria, Lebanon and Egypt there are many people suffering extreme hardship. Pray for the children, grieving the loss of fathers (and all-too-often mothers). Pray for families that have lost homes and fields and are struggling to put food on their tables. Pray for the general populations of these countries who are suffering from the sense of betrayal from their own governments. Remember that what happens across our borders affects Israel also. Destabilization can quickly lead to rapidly spreading conflict and in the Middle East we are all highly militarized nations with very little love for one another…. Please take into account the real dangers – how little it takes 'thttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifo ignite the flame' that turns tension into violence.”
David Davis in Carmel writes that one immediate danger of the UN to create a Palestinian state is the reaction of Palestinians on the street to whatever transpires. He notes that the IDF and reservists are now on high alert and preparing for any contingency. Pray for the state of readiness to true, solid – and ultimately unnecessary! Davis recommends Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon’s short video for an explanation of the issues involved.
When events in the world are intensely swirling, anti-missionaries do not take a break from making the lives of targeted believers in Israel miserable. We have the report in that the ultra-Orthodox have stepped up harassment of Arad pastor, Yoyakim Figueras and his family. Pray for Yoyakim, Debbie and their six young children standing in daily provocations.
Eddie and Lura Beckford are facing one more court date in the ultra-Orthodox LAWFARE being waged against them on Sept 14. In the meantime however, the Interior Ministry refused to confirm Eddie’s citizenship status so the National Insurance denied to renew his insurance. His driver’s license was also refused renewal – both illegal actions due to black arts of bureaucratic treachery. Eddie is a diabetic – both the health insurance and driver’s license is needed.
Pray for the Elav Youth and Young Adult prayer and worship conference upcoming on the 14th. Pray that everyone that wants to come will be granted the permission from the authorities. These are powerful, important and too rare times for the youth to come together in worship.
As the summer is winding down and the really busy holiday and tourist season is beginning to be in the sights of the Body, join in agreement for all the inner-congregational ministries going on right now to disciple and touch each of the generations. Pray for the extended families of believers, that God would prepare their hearts for the receiving the Truth of Messiah.
Pray for the Zambian pastor who came to spend a month with Howard Bass in search of a spiritual father to learn of the Lord’s ways. It is as Zechariah 8:23, "This is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies says: In those days ten men from different nations and languages of the world will clutch at the sleeve of one Jew. And they will say, 'Please let us walk with you, for we have heard that God is with you.'”
He came seeking the simplicity of living a devoted life in Messiah.
In Akko, the Harvest of Asher congregation has long been in the crosshairs of local opposition to the good news. Pray for their leader, who was born in the poor city he now serves the LORD in. For the answer to prayer request that cannot be safely shared here.
This is a situation repeated throughout the congregations of Israel: “Many are applying for jobs but have not been hired. Those who are self-employed need increase in business. Please continue to pray.”
As is this: “…we are asking you, our prayer warriors, to agree with us that we would continue to know the Lord’s strategy for the harvest of Israel in this turbulent time.”
Inside the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
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Praying the Headlines
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Housing Demonstrations in Israel
by Mati Shoshani, Revive-Israel/Ahavat Yeshua Congregation
“… There is also a political aspect to these demonstrations, and the coverage they’ve received in Israel media. Many of the protestors and journalists are taking advantage of the legitimate civil uprising to further a leftist and anti-governmental agenda.”
Teaching Articles
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This is a healing word – a word that will usher in healing if we are able to receive it.
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Adopting the International Church
by Asher Intrater
“The Messianic remnant in Israel is going through a parallel change of identity and attitude toward the Church. We are to "adopt" the nations. This is a circumcision of heart. The Church is no longer separated from us, but has become part of Abraham's extended spiritual family. I feel the Holy Spirit urging me to "adopt" the Church. To adopt means to have a positive attitude, a desire to bless. It means to share ownership and identity. It means to take care of, support, and provide. “
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Israeli Ministries on Tours
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Israelprayer hopes to be able to do more ‘matchmaking’ between fellowships, churches, Messianic congregations and prayer groups that are interested in having Israeli Ministries come to speak. We hope to be able to fill in more dates for Israeli ministries with tours planned in the U.S. and other parts of the world. All we need is advance notice so we can pass along the information to our readers and those they distribute Arrows from Zion to, and you preferred contact information for inquiries.
This week we have itineraries for Pastor Hani Sayegh, Ruth Nessim, Carolyn & Richard Hyde, David Silver. As well as OPEN DATE notices for John Myers, Polly Sigulim, Moshe & Katya Morrison and Kobi Ferguson. (See details in the attached Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests of Israeli Ministries)
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