In many ways the Exodus from Egypt is a close, though not exact, parallel to the ‘plagues’ of Revelation, especially in how there is protection for God’s people in the Land of Goshen (Goshen means “drawing near”). In drawing near to God in these days we will stand in the perfect will of God no matter what.
Crisis in the Book of
Revelation
by Asher Intrater, Tikkun
Global/Revive Israel
These past few weeks we have reported on several urgent situations. Rekindled
fires in the hills around Jerusalem continue to require firefighters’
attention. A surge in COVID 19 cases continues to put pressure on Israeli
citizens.
On the world-wide scene, the takeover of the Afghanistan government by
the Taliban has created a crisis emboldening terrorist extremists in the Middle
East. Chaos and fear are swirling throughout the region. Believers are in real
danger of persecution and in need of much prayer.
Revelation 8:7 – The first angel
sounded: hail and fire mixed with blood were thrown to the earth. A third of
the trees were burned up…
Obviously, we haven't reached the level of disasters as noted even in
the first trumpet. However, we are moving in that direction. World disasters
will become increasingly more intense. One day there will be a war that will
kill one third of the world population. Revelation 9:15-16 - …were released to kill a third of mankind. Now the number of the army
of the horsemen was 200,000,000. I heard the number.
A third of mankind would be approximately two billion people. An army of
two hundred million will attack. Numbers for an army that size and the numbers
killed of that size could potentially be fulfilled by an Islamic Jihad war
against India-China-South East Asia. (Interestingly, the passage speaks of the
origin of the army in the Euphrates area – verse 14.)
Revelation 3:10 - … I will protect
you from the hour of trial which will come upon the whole world, to test those
who dwell upon the earth.
This verse does not mean that God will remove us from the planet, but
that He will protect us during trials and tribulations. There is a specific
time coming of worldwide disaster. The word "hour" does not mean 60
minutes; it does mean that the time will be relatively short, and it will be
controlled and limited. Worldwide disaster is coming; it will be limited in
time; God will protect us.
God does not call crises "disaster," but "testing."
Despite the hardship and suffering, there will be a hidden purpose of God.
There is one purpose toward "non-believers" and another for
"believers." Although most unbelievers will not respond correctly,
God's purpose is to convince them to repent of wickedness. | Revelation 9:20 - …the rest of mankind did not repent … | Revelation 9:21 - … they did not repent …
| Revelation 16:9 - … they did not repent …
God's purpose for the
faithful believers is to forge them and refine them for their special destiny. Revelation – 5:9-10 – You are worthy to take the scroll, and to
open its seals; and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe
and tongue and people and nation; and have made us kings and priests to our
God; and we shall reign on the earth.
The scroll of God contains His plan. The seals mean that this plan is
hidden to most people. Yeshua, who opens the seals, brings God's plan to come
to pass. He reveals that plan to those
who serve Him. This verse explains several key elements:
*
God has a plan. Things are not
"going out of control." God's plan is not a spontaneous reaction to
circumstances, but one that is prepared beforehand. The plan is so concrete
that it is written down.
*
Yeshua is the victor. He opens the
seals. He conquers sin and Satan; death and hell. He is the leader of the
kingdom. He is the Lion of the tribe of Judah (verse 5).
*
We have a destiny. God is using the
end times difficulties to purify and strengthen the heart of the righteous to
be a special people, as priests and kings (spiritual and government leaders).
We will reign with Him. Our destiny is to rule in the world to come together
with Yeshua. It is difficult now, but it will be worth it in the end. Our
destiny as a special chosen people to rule in the world to come together with
Yeshua is repeated: Revelation 20:4 - …
They lived and reigned with Messiah for a thousand years.
We face times of
increasing tribulation in the end times. Those tribulations are a judgment
against the world; a purification of the Church; a preparation of a special
people for God; and a warning for people of every nation to repent. The
tribulations of the end times culminate in a massive world war in which all the
nations attack Israel (Zechariah 14). At
that time Yeshua will return as the head of the Church, the king of Israel, and
the commander of Heaven's army.
At that time the dead will be raised; the devil will be incarcerated;
and the kingdom of God set up on earth for a thousand years, with its capital
in Jerusalem. After that there will come an even better world, the New Creation
and New Jerusalem. Revelation 21:3-4 – The tabernacle of God is with men, and He
will dwell with them… God will wipe away every tear… There will be no more
death, nor sorrow, nor crying.
There will be a perfect world for eternity. The Garden of Eden will be
restored. There will be no pain or evil.
Tribulation is temporary; while paradise is permanent. Let us be strong in our
faith and endure to end. (Article available on the Revive Israel
website)
Arrows from Zion
Summarized
from the Weekly Summary of Prayer
Requests Israeli Ministries
Starting with the Klein’s personal section of their Emmaus Way prayer letter
carried over from last week, they speak about the wild ride that has been Covid
restrictions as Israel had planned to open the door to tourists 7/1, later
changed to 8/1 and other issues which have affected their ministry helpers, the
Winklers from re-entering the country: “unvaccinated
tourists were able to qualify with a week of quarantine, clergy applicants
could not. They needed the shot or a letter of exemption from a doctor.” Strange that religious reasons not
acceptable in Israel…but not really. Arni writes, “God has teamed them with a close and dear friend
from here in connecting with Jewish and Christian communities in Europe. They
are presently in Sicily, where God has prepared some wonderful things for them.”
We have to stay fluid, accepting that our plans are not always God’s
plans.
They also write about the return to
Israel of their son and his family –wife and 4 children –from 15 yrs in
Australia. Their 18-yr old grandson is about to enlist in the IDF: “Please pray
for him to be placed in the position of God’s choosing. Please pray for our
16-year-old granddaughter as she enters her third year of high school to get
all the best help to master Hebrew in record time. Also for Mama and the two
younger ones to settle into their new life with much grace and abundant joy.
God has done great things for them…and us!”
Lastly, “We continue gathering two mornings a week in our home along
with a faithful handful of local worshippers. Regardless of how many or
few, as we present ourselves as living sacrifices for His good pleasure His
Presence is ever manifest.”
Ron Cantor writes for Tikkun Global urging prayer
for the tragedy taking place in Afghanistan: Tonight 8/26 8:30pm EST GOD TV
Facebook will air “Pray for the Afghan Church” with Cantor, Robby
Dawkins, Andre Valadao & Troy Brewer also rebroadcast 8/31 9:30pm EST.
Catch it if you can, and click here to help a ministry
aiding the people of Afghanistan.
This week in the Global
Broadcast of Praise, Prophecy, Prayer,
and Preaching from our team in Israel, Ariel Blumenthal ministered a timely
message. | Also Revive Israel Tikkun Global (RITG) is pleased to
announce the upcoming launch of RITG Worship. A new sound is emerging from Zion
and will go to the ends of the Earth. We will offer the Body of Yeshua a new
resource, filled with quality worship music videos. Stay tuned and please pray
for our production teams. Worship
Now
From Israel Pochtar in Ashdod – Beit Hallel &
Voice of Judah ministries – VIDEO Two Sons,
One Father: The Unity of Jewish and Arab Pastors in Israel | Galilee -
When a Place of Darkness Produces the Greatest Light | 1:30 video Honoring
Holocaust Survivors | Covid-19
Restrictions Coming Back in Full Force an
imminent lockdown in time for the High Holiday season of biblical feasts | Eilat—Bearing
Witness to God's Ability to Produce Life from Death | Fearless
Leaders, Fervent Servants—Galilee Youth Discipleship Retreat | Defending
the Cause of the Fatherless
Ron Cantor, Shelanu TV, asks: “Do you ever deal
with discouragement? Do you ever get depressed? What if God created our brains
with the ability to overcome these feelings?” If you answered yes, then please
read this: God’s
Word + your brain = JOY. Learn how
we are hard-wired with dopamine that can work for good just as much as it can
for evil. It brings new meaning to Philippians 4:8
New music alert from Ashira Project’s Eli Ben-Moshe with the release of a new
single and music video by Denis Gordishtyan and Lily Bocharnikov called Salvation Belongs to Our God.
I watched it and it made me cry because I saw so many familiar faces of Messianic
ministers in Israel who were taking part in the music video. It is also a
beautiful worship composition. Eli also has a new single from Evan Levine, Gracious and Merciful - is now available on all major streaming
platforms.
Here’s what you need to understand
about Eli’s Ashira Project – all of their music is free, but production costs
are not free. So please consider supporting this project with a donation that will help cover recording, mixing, mastering,
graphics, video and distribution costs. And check out all of Ashira’s
discography now streaming on all major platforms. (If you didn’t know, Eli is the son of Marc
Chopinsky, former Israel’s Hope music writer who is now undoubtedly in the
ultimate worship band in Heaven). It is so important for the world to see and
hear the wonderful praise and worship ministers that are being raised up in
Israel. The restoration of the Levitical worshippers is a sign in itself.
On the doorstep of S’derot, Michael and Dina Beener of the City of Life are
ministering to city always under the imminent threat of Islamic terrorism. Here
are some of the ways they are bringing help to the needy in their city: For The Biblical Autumn Holidays
their target of 200 families at $50 per food basket. The Back-to-School
project will supply 70-100 kids with a backpack and
school supplies at $60 per. Adult and child diapers are distributed Essential
Help For The Needy and many other necessities that are beyond the
reach of so many living at or under the poverty level. They write, “Our
work would not be possible without the help of partners like you, that is why we ask you to consider in
prayer the possibility of a monthly commitment.”
Eric Benson of the Haifa House of
Victory rehab (connected to the Carmel Congregation) has sent many good
reports on those men they are working with, and have worked with in the past.
In such work, it is easy to become disappointed as the addicted often fall
despite all the best efforts to set them on the path to freedom, deliverance
and salvation. But even so, some return to try again. It was encouraging to read in this letter as Eric, who has done
this ministry for many years, spoke of how the Holy Spirit checked his own
heart in one case of a man who left badly, but now wanted to return. It was
also encouraging to see how God put a man in his path who had graduated years
earlier from the rehab in a “chance” meeting. The man has been stable for many
years after a rocky in-and-out history at the rehab. Now the man is serving
with his wife in a congregation in the area.
Another man, a gifted violinist who had graduated from the House of
Victory, was on hand to participate in the time of worship with Karen Davis and
others on one of the high places of Mount Carmel. Truly the work of restoring the fallen
addicts is treasured by God, who also sent His Son to be the kind of Shepherd
who would leave the 99 to seek the one who had strayed and was lost.
From Tiferet Yeshua who are feeding many in Tel Aviv
(this is where the addicts, sex workers, down and outs flock to from all over
Israel. Associate pastor Moti Cohen leads this outreach of The Gospel
of Love and a First Aid Kit. He says the Lord gave him James 2:16 to
guide the ministry, but “we have also learned that we
need to have a first aid kit with us at all times. Read more online. Help us Feed Tel Aviv with a donation today.
In their Meet the Team section we
are introduced to Kosta a young immigrant who is devoted “solely to evangelism
and discipleship.” He is “especially devoted to staying in touch with new
seekers so that no one falls through the cracks.” He has “a deep understanding
into the Word and a special gift of leading people into study of the Word. He
is gentle, patient and devoted to new believers on their journey of giving
their lives to the Lord.” A “tremendous blessing” to the Tiferet Yeshua team.
Read also about how their prayer
team exploded when a family from their congregation was trapped in their
village in the Jerusalem hills: When the
Fire Rages, God Still Surrounds His People
Rania Sayegh, the Christian Arab prophetic intercessor from House of Prayer & Exploits in Nazareth is preparing for the Jewish New Yer of 5782, “a year of building and establishing God's house.” Among some of the things they are doing are social media campaigns and “a new series of teachings for the youth on Secrets of the Vine." In July joined in prayer gatherings of Arab and Jewish believer leaders who came together to intercede for reconciliation – see video reports (1 and 2). Also Rania organized a prayer initiative near the Knesset in Jerusalem for the major decisions of govt especially regarding COVID 19 and the vaccine. The Arab Deborahs Conference had to be postponed because of covid restrictions…but they are still raising the funds needed for when they are able to re-schedule. AND they have news coming on the new building for HOPE. If the Lord puts it on your heart to give a Firstfruits gift at this strategic time, please follow this link to give online
Howard Bass of Yeshua’s Inheritance in Beer Sheva
also writes about the coming Fall Feasts with this article the
Appointed Times of the LORD/YHVH. He writes about Afghanistan and
the signs of the times: “we hear of many Afghans who are
believers, and also in Iran, and who are being faithful witnesses of the truth
of the gospel and the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, even in the face of the
terrific persecution and brutality that they face. Their reward is great in the Kingdom of God.”
Also a
great milestone in the congregation: “Thursday evening Yeshua's Inheritance
will have a praise, worship, and prayer event.
We now have air conditioning! After
26 years of sweat and chills. Thanks to God for bringing us thus far. David and Lisa Loden will be joining us for
our services this Shabbat. This will be
their third visit over the last several months.
David, especially, has been helping our music teams, and especially
those who lead them, in how to lead praise and worship, and now to work
together. David and Lisa were the first
persons that we met in Israel when we came 40 years ago. They were pioneers in
writing and composing original Hebrew-language songs for use in the Messianic
congregations services.”
Leon Mazin of Return to Zion in Haifa writes about his recent brush with Covid –
and not only his, but a great many of his congregation and family: “Since
March 2020, when Covid first came to Israel, God's hand guarded the entire
congregation and everyone around the congregation. This was not a matter of our
pride, but we clearly saw that the Lord covers and helps. Since we are not
only a congregation, but a community center - with a music school, a center for
humanitarian aid, a place of various activities in the middle of Haifa,
hundreds of people pass through our congregation every week, and it was easy to
especially see the grace of God and his protection. But on July 23rd, we
gathered only members of the congregation, 60% came of the total, and by some
unknown means, Covid broke into the congregation.
“Everyone was infected in diverse
ways. I was in the hospital for 10 days in intensive care, I was able to
understand everything that was passing over my head, I felt lucky. There was
no fear of death, but death was there ... There was God's Grace and there
were many sincere prayers of friends. A strange feeling happened when the
oxygen level dropped, fear did not come. In all probability inside everyone,
there is something that removes resistance and opens us up for the moment of
meeting with thy God, the Grace of God determined otherwise, and now I am back
at home with my family, and we are all recovering together. Everyone has
been ill, even our 3-month-old grandson.
“In Return to Zion Congregation,
about eighty people also fell ill. Covid infected those who were vaccinated and
the unvaccinated. August, as a planned month for vacation, turned into a
month of illness and recovery! And I just want to say, God is the one who will
help us get through all of this, he is faithful!”
Also Cody and LIat Archer write about their brush with Covid: “We have come
through the dark valley of COVID and have just been released from three weeks
of quarantine (Hallelujah!). . . . All
of us tested positive for COVID except our son Elisha. He was tested three
times, but we must not have gone on the right days to test him. It also took me
three tests before my results came back positive, despite having most of the
COVID symptoms for three days already. All of our kids had at least one day
with a minor fever and fatigue, and only Hallel had a cough that remained a few
days after. COVID was a breeze for our kids thank God. Liat and I on the
other hand were hit much harder. We felt horrible and it took two weeks
before we began feeling ourselves again. Having to hit the ground running each
morning to serve our kids with meals, clean up, laundry… when all we wanted to
do was lie down and rest was a major challenge. We had to do shift work to stay
afloat.
“Police
Visits and Community | During our three weeks in quarantine, the police
visited our home five times to confirm that we were actually abiding by the law
and staying home. This was not a pleasant feeling. BUT We are so thankful for
our non-believing community in Had Nes and the families in our home fellowship
who stepped up to serve us when we most needed it with meals and delivering
special requests. After not meeting for the past month with our home
fellowship, we were finally able to host them on the weekend at our home. It
was so nice to share updates and pray together again face to face.
“ Prayer Requests | For our taste and
smell to fully return, and Cody's fatigue to disappear. | We are praying about
a trip to Canada this fall, and need clear direction that this is the right
timing and for the grace to jump through all the bureaucratic hoops connected
to COVID. | We have many big decisions to make over the next few months
concerning building a home and selling our apartment. Pray for wisdom and
peace.”
From Chaim Malespin and the Aliyah Return center: despite 4,400 deadly rocket
attacks rained down from Hamas Terror group, missiles by Hezbollah and Syria
terrorists shot into the north of Israel…there is an increase of Aliyah
(Immigration). An expected 5,000+ are coming from North America in 2021 (42%
over the annual average). This is why your help financially and prayerfully are
so needed by the Aliyah Return Center. WATCH this. . . . Chaim freshly back from Canada,
and USA, from the "Boots on the ground charity" the centrality of
Gods heart for Israel and simultaneous global redemption, in relation to the
unfolding of world events and the global redemption. WATCH | THERE MAY NEED TO BE A FOLLOW UP TRIP IN
NOVEMBER,- contact us immediately if you are interested in him coming to
your conference, synagogue or church. To support the work of the Aliyah Return
Center, please click DONATE
The
Fall 2021 trip to Israel has been officially postponed till next YEAR |
Join the Fall Feasts Restoration Journey Tour September
2022. Check out what awaits! BUT the ONLINE Feast
of Trumpets (Yom Teruah) is fast approaching, September 6th at 19:00 PM Israel
time. Chaim
Malespin Chairman of the board, SHARED briefly TODAY from the Sea of Galilee about how this timing of
this coming online Aliyah Return Center - "Feast of Trumpets" (Yom
Teruah)
Urgent
HEALING Needs: Life and Death is in the power of the tongue
Please keep in prayer
the Israeli believers who are fighting for their lives or other urgent health
needs:
Please Pray for David Friedman in
Jerusalem. From his wife, "For all those who know and love my husband,
David...now is the time to pray. A doctor looked in on him earlier. The event
was a cardiac arrhythmia. At present he is stable, but obviously quite serious.
He is in a medically induced coma - intubated." | Report in for Dan Juster who
has a mild case of Covid and is in quarantine. Eitan Shishkoff and Leon Mazin have improved and are out of quarantine, as
have the young men of the Katzir camp leadership. Have not received direct updates on Cody & Liat Archer
& family, several in the Acco youth,
Joel Jelski (Fields of Wheat), and OrEl, married daughter of Avi and Chaya Mizrachi, but I am assuming the report I got covered
them also. Pray for each to recover fully and quickly with no harm and no
spreading to families and others. | Claude Ezagouri of the Morning Star
Fellowship who has started a treatment that is due to last at least 6 months
for a medical problem he has been suffering from. Believe in prayer with them as they look to
the Lord for complete healing and for
prompt recovery from some other ailments. Hallel Goldman, daughter of Yariv Goldman, Hallel ministers to young
people coming out of an Orthodox life. Hallel appears to have some kind
of heart infection. Pray for her healing. Also pray for her dad, Yariv,
unspoken prayer. | Ronit Bender finally
has seen a new cardiologist she likes because he is caring, she’s taking new
meds, feels better but still asks for our prayers | Pray for Carolyn Hyde whose left hand is so pained
she can no longer play guitar and it is also sometimes painful to play piano | Silvers: David's knees and Josie's back pain | Rachel Netanel is still recovering
from a broken ankle. She asks for healing & for the pain to subside. Her
ankles were weak already, so the process is slow and painful| A prayer request
for Naomi, for a dear
family that is a part of Israel Pochtar's pastoral team, who was diagnosed with
colon cancer. "Despite what this battle entails, we are confident in God’s
unfailing Word and promises." Read in her
own words| Please continue to pray for Jacob Damkani for the LORD's mercies over Jacob and his dear wife, Elisheva | Dov Bikas
– I have been very
tired these days: probably as a result of a combination of factors: my age,
stress of the days of running to the bomb shelter, work load in the ministry,
etc. Olga Bikas: We are
grateful that Olga is feeling better these days! Though the doctors never found
the cause of the dizziness that put her in hospital a month ago, they did rule
out major issues like brain tumors, heart problems, etc., so this is already
comforting. Olga’s back also keeps improving and she is able to walk more
outside now than she did before.
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