Arrows from Zion 7/11/2018

"Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake,
so that the waves swept over the boat. But Yeshua was sleeping."

AS IS OFTEN THE CASE AT THE FIRST OF THE MONTH
I have more prayer and ministry letters than I can run with this week
and those that came in later will run next week instead.

Priority Prayer Focus

It is heartbreaking to read the subject line of Rick Ridings July 8th email about his daughter, Esther Ridings Moore: "Esther is alive but still in intensive care"

Now also I am keeping watch on Facebook for updates from Elisheva Damkani on her husband Jacob who has undergone a dangerously life-threatening surgery and now is need of miracles from God to survive.

The lives of both of these dear servants of the Lord are hanging in the balance.
Please stop right now and pray for them.

Arrows from Zion
Summarized from the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests Israeli Ministries by subscription only donna@israelprayer.com

Our update from Rick Ridings on his daughter Esther Moore's condition is critical. Doctors had called the family in on July 1st to say their goodbyes, but before they could take her off life support she opened her eyes and the next day responded - a sure indication of no brain damage. The battle though is intense and the prayers of the saints are critical on Esther's behalf.

The same is true for evangelist Jacob Damkani. His wife Elisheva has given no update in the last 24 hours, but when she wrote on Tuesday evening in Israel she reported that Jacob is still in a very dangerous place and is not yet stable.  His survival the first night (Monday) was with a nurse on continual care in ICU and none of the operating team believed Jacob would come out of the surgery alive. He did but again, Jacob is in desperate need of the prayers of the saints.

What shall we say of these things? The same thing that the prophet Jeremiah said: "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?"  (32:27)

Lebanese Christian Arab pastor Najeeb Atteih was also struck last year with a health crisis which forced him to have hip surgeries with difficult recovery  times. He and his wife Elizabeth praise God for His grace and faithfulness as the health crisis has pressed in on them in many areas of life and ministry. Elizabeth has been carrying the weight of the ministry as Najeeb has fought his health battle, and I have to say that I do love the boldness I read in Elizabeth's related conversations as she shares the Gospel with those God leads to her - the orthodox Jew, the Israeli Jewish drug addict, the Jordanian Muslim, the international traveler who drops in to their Bible Book store in Haifa. Pray for them as Najeeb continues to return to their ministry and Elizabeth grows in sharing. Their son Tino also has a ministry among the IDF which has the praise of soldiers and commanders alike.  To read more from them you can contact them directly, or subscribe to the Weekly Summary mailing list by emailing me donna@israelprayer.com

Tikkun International Global mailing has many articles of interest: Influence | By Leon Mazin, Return to Zion in Haifa | Israel is presently going through a unique time – a time of growth and yet instability, a time of success and yet danger, a time of conflict and yet opportunity | The Feet of Other Disciples | by Guy Cohen, Harvest of Asher in Acco | After washing their feet, Yeshua returns to the table where they continue to eat and talk. He asks if they really know what he’s just done for them | “Touch not God’s anointed”—a misused verse | by Ron Cantor, Messiah's Mandate Tel Aviv | From this text, some leaders have derived a very dangerous doctrine regarding a senior leader and accountability | All Authority | by Asher Intrater | An overview of Yeshua's authority over heaven and earth.

The Maoz Ministry Report (Ari & Shira Sorko-Ram) also have articles for you: Seven Ways Israel has Impacted Your World  By Shani Sorko-Ram Ferguson  ALSO [Watch Shani's new music video, Sapphire Skies] | What is MAOZ Israel ministries | Because our organization has been here in the land for over 40 years, we have had the privilege of reaching out and working with many established ministries which were able to take leaps forward in developing their vision and mission with the financial help from our Maoz partners | Shavua Shavua (Week by Week) | Bringing the Torah Alive — in Hebrew! by Omri Roth In Jewish tradition, the Five Books of Moses are divided into weekly portions for every week of the year.  The Maoz media team created the Hebrew comic animation version of the Torah’s Weekly Portion. This is a really COOL IDEA! | Music Making for Kids  Last year Maoz provided music scholarships for over 40 children.

Ron Cantor talks about something we all have wondered about at one time or another: Why do we go through trials? Why does God allow difficulty to get in the way of blessing and promotion? From Trial to Blessing—Discerning God’s Plan to Promote you | Also, he explains The name Yeshua, in Hebrew actually has a meaning. Just about every Hebrew name has a meaning and the angel, was very specific about the name that the Son of God, the Messiah, should have: His name should be Yeshua. Pronounced slightly differently, putting the emphasis on the last syllable instead of the middle, Yeshua has a very special meaning in Hebrew. There is Something About that Name! | Jesus, Yeshua, Yehoshua? Which is it and Why?

Currently on tour in the USA, Avner and Rachel Boskey put out their personal  update a few days ago including their expansion into a new YouTube music channel called Signet Ring Media. Rachel writes, "For many years Avner has appeared in a good number of programs and films made by other people, ministries and companies.  Our songs have been the basis for many music videos which primarily others have created (See here).  But now we are launching our own new channels of communication.  We are responding to the Lord by making His ministry through us more widely known — as we run the race He has set before us." They are also delighted that their son Daniel who has been learning valuable skills skills in filming, editing and videography, is working with them in the new frontier.  You can watch two of their music videos FAVOR and DRY BONES BOOGIE  "Please feel free to share these videos!!! ....Three of our five albums of music are now available on-line at iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and Deezer. The other two will be on-line shortly as well. Dry Bones | Four Winds | Ancient Gates and at Spotify"

As my own pre-Christian background is in the music industry, I can fully relate to and respect what the Boskey's have to say about not "unduly promot(ing)" their music in the past even though, "Over the last four decades Avner and I have written many songs. Honestly, we love our music. Our songs have been birthed from the depths of our hearts and inspired by the written Word and by our relationships with the Lord.  Avner has skillfully arranged, produced and recorded our songs and we have worked with some of Israel’s most gifted musicians  (and others of world renown) who have contributed beautifully to the sounds we produce.  We have not sought to unduly promote ourselves, as is often the case in the arena of music distribution.  At the same time we totally believe that the messages and sounds of our music are classic and beautiful to hear. They are relevant and carry timeless and prophetic truth regarding Israel, the Kingdom of God and the harvest of the nations — past, present and future."  Now, "We believe this is a new chapter for us in making more widely known the messages through the visual and audio communication avenues the Lord is giving us."  For more of the family update including Jamie and David Boskey's update from their Jerusalem ministry, as well as the Boskey itinerary, it is available in the Weekly Summary subscription.

Asher Intrater has a good word in Humility and Spiritual Warfare, "Often pride is a cover up for personal insecurity, or fear of rejection. A person who can humble himself is actually reflecting a degree of psychological wholeness and inner strength." Also this video on Faith and Suffering by Asher and this Revive-Live video with Cody Archer and Ron Cantor.  Do not forget Eddie Santoro's book Lifted Up: Overcoming Through the Power of Love

Peter Tsukahira writes the opening of this month's ministry letter from the Carmel congregation on mount Carmel.  Is it any wonder that located where they are that the vision of the 27-year old congregation is wrapped up in a vision to "be a people called to oppose idolatry and false worship as in the days of Elijah and to 'prepare the way of the Lord.' We knew that the Lord would bring the 'spirit and power of Elijah' to move on this mountain if we walked in total commitment to His word"?  Citing Malachi 4:5-6, "Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord. He will restore the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to their fathers," the see their part of a "great restoration" that "is prophetic and intergenerational." Hallelujah and amen!

Tsukahira continues, "In 1955, Bible teacher, C.M. Ward wrote, 'Mt. Carmel could rightly be called the mount of great decisions.'  The spirit of Elijah and Mount Carmel again have an important part to play in preparing a people ready to meet the challenges of ministry in our times. These are times of crisis when costly choices must be made. We need the spirit and power of Elijah again because “reborn” modern Israel is once more playing a crucial role in God’s purposes.  Mt. Carmel is where the prophet Elijah challenged his generation to choose whether or not to serve and follow God. This is truly the mount of great decisions."

A few of the several prayer requests from the Carmel Congregation are For unity to increase among all the Messianic and Arab congregations in Israel | Please pray for our teens to experience an outpouring of God’s love upon them during our youth camp this week, that they would re-dedicate their lives to serving Him, that they will bond with each other in deeper ways, and be prepared to be mightily used in Israel with their generation | For increased unity among all the members of our congregation, that the love of God will be “poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit” (Rom. 5:5), that there will be a greater, unhindered release of “living waters” to bring healing and salvation to the lost. To read the full prayer requests of this congregation consult the Weekly Summary or contact the ministry directly.

Orna Grinman has a powerful new blog post called Crossing Over – A Hebrew "We were about to break bread together, when God impressed me with this picture, that shows a piece of His heart. “A wound inside His heart?” I wondered. Yes, apparently. I saw inside His heart the map of Israel and Jordan, with a deep wound in the middle. The Jordan valley, the Rift. This happened at the end of a Jewish-Arab conference I attended."

Also: It is easy to follow Orna's blog and receive email notifications when she posts new material. Honestly, Orna's spiritual insights are been blessing me for several years now, so I do highly recommend that you follow her blog. Her understanding of ministry to the wounded is truly from the LORD. All you have to do is click the title link above, then look for "Follow Blog Via Email" instructions that appear on the far right column on the page.

Christian Arab Prophetic intercessory Rania Sayegh in Nazareth (House of Prayer & Exploits) is back after a long absence as she recovered from health issues following the Women's Conference in September 2017.  She sends some powerful reporting on the conference.  I am purposely mentioning the health issues that have been afflicting the Israeli ministries - as I explained, the enemy of our souls is really focused on sidelining them from their mission!

Some of the areas these women covered goes down deep, like this Testimony of Freedom from the Hatred of Men. Also if you want to hear something beautiful, watch this video and listen to the woman worshipping God in Arabic in the Video Clip on Arab Deborah's Arising Conf September 2017.  And, watch this GodTV Interview with Rania. The Lord is moving among Arabs.  You can learn more about this ministry at the HOPE website.

Three of the several prayer requests from Rania are: Continual strength and full restoration of Rania’s health |   A permanent ministry assistant that can help with everyday needs at HOPE. |  Monthly financial provision for HOPE’s monthly activities, and finances that allow us to plan ahead for events. We declare an increase of monthly partners!    

Urgent HEALING Needs: Life and Death is in the power of the tongue

Please keep in prayer these Israeli ministry leaders and believers with urgent health needs

NEW URGENT PRAYER FOR JACOB DAMKANI the life-threatening return of fungus growing around his aorta implant. Damkani went through another operation which is extremely dangerous and his life hangs in the balance.  | Following a 2nd brain surgery Eddie Santoro has now started a biological drug which drug is given intravenously twice a month. According to the doctor, this particular treatment is very effective in 60% of the cases. | Rick Ridings: We need your urgent prayer for our daughter, Esther Ridings Moore. Rick also has set up a GoFundMe page to help with her medical expenses. Click on updates at the page for the latest report on Esther | Ruth Nessim, one of the pioneer ministries in Israel, was hospitalized twice for 10 days with severe Gastro-Enteritis. I have had 5 attacks in the last less than two months and ask for your prayers  | Rachel Netanel has a polyp on her vocal cords. Please pray for complete healing for this evangelist in Israel.  | Olga Bikas continues to suffer from chronic, acute back pain. She is getting medication and physiotherapeutic treatments but without any substantial improvement | Sensitive Information I cannot share names of several who have asked for prayers for the last several months for certain of their grandchildren who are afflicted, even tormented. The enemy not only strikes at us through our children, but also our through our grandchildren. Please pray for these Israeli grandmothers crying out to God silently for their grandchildren.

Praying the Headlines

Taken from the Hebrew Press by the Caspari Media Review on July 1, here is an article that I would like to know more about, how about you?

Source: Iton Shacharit (Morning Prayer Newspaper), June 28, 2018 | Representatives from the Messianic Jewish Community have drafted a letter, addressed to Israel’s Minister of Interior, Aryeh Deri, and to Israel’s President, Reuven Rivlin. In the letter, Messianic leaders requested to be recognized as a legitimate group in Israeli society, to have their rights respected, and to prevent instances of discrimination. The letter also requested that Israel halt the alliance between the Ministry of the Interior and Yad L’Achim. The latter’s purpose, stated the letter, is to harm Messianic Jews, as well as make it difficult for them to exercise their right to make aliyah.

Historic anti-pay-for-slay bill passes final vote | Jerusalem Post | Israel will deduct the amount of money that the Palestinian Authority gives to terrorists and their families from the taxes and tariffs Israel collects for the authority.

For Your Consideration:  A Report with a Prophetic View

Tremblings and Shakings | by Martin Sarvis in Jerusalem | The year was 2004; the Second Intifada was still raging, Ariel Sharon was Prime Minister…and in an upper room on Nachshon Street in Jerusalem a worship watch of Succat Hallel (Tabernacle of Praise) was in session.  Rick Ridings had just felt strongly the Lord moving him to declare aloud Psalm 99 (above).

As he came to the last word of the psalm, the earth began to shake as a 5.3 earthquake rumbled through Jerusalem (Norma was present at the watch, Martin was at home a block away, and got up and hurried into the street when I realized what was taking place!).  
     Continue reading article about current earthquakes in Israel

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My Word  Kavanaugh | Kavana | INTENT is about the US Presidential Supreme Court nominee whose name is also a Hebrew word. Interestingly enough, a name with bearing on the times in which we live in.

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The Israeli Messianic Marketplace  Feature of the Week:

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O Jerusalem, Jerusalem Conference & Tour | November 6 - 16, 2018 | Modern Israel is 70 years old this year, 2018! Join us for the 2018 O Jerusalem Jerusalem Conference & Tour for an opportunity to give thanksgiving to God for all He has done, is doing and will continue to do in the upcoming years. We are believing God that this is going to be a Life Changing experience.

Israel 2018 Go Beyond Plus | November 14 - 24, 2018 | This is a custom designed tour for those who have come already and hunger for more as well as those who have never been. If you have longed to come to Israel, or, to return, if you want to see more and deepen your understanding...come join us on this tour! It is especially designed to encourage, deepen and build you up for the days ahead. As you journey, we'll trust the Lord to meet you here!

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