Priority Prayer Focus
As we have been learning here in the United States with the now completely discredited "Trump Dossier," sometimes it takes an excessive amount of time and commitment to get to the truth, especially when people want to believe something even if it is untrue.
In those times it requires much effort to peel back all the layers to get to ground zero of the accusations. That is because of the whisper campaign that sets all in motion. By stealth a case is built that seems to point to guilt, but when the layers of false accusations are peeled back, we find nothing but empty speculation has fueled the furor. This is why James wrote, "The tongue is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole, sets the course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell."
As we have been learning here in the United States with the now completely discredited "Trump Dossier," sometimes it takes an excessive amount of time and commitment to get to the truth, especially when people want to believe something even if it is untrue.
In those times it requires much effort to peel back all the layers to get to ground zero of the accusations. That is because of the whisper campaign that sets all in motion. By stealth a case is built that seems to point to guilt, but when the layers of false accusations are peeled back, we find nothing but empty speculation has fueled the furor. This is why James wrote, "The tongue is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole, sets the course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell."
In the USA, after a difficult couple of years
of accusations against Donald Trump that has claimed he collusion with the
Russians, we are finally getting down to the hidden facts of the case which are
that there was no collusion on Trump's
part, but there was certainly collusion of lies in many high places of
government and media against Trump. If there is anything that a believer
needs today, it is discernment and an awareness of the devices of the enemy.
The apostle Paul wrote about how very different spiritual leaders can build together on God's foundation in 1 Corinthians 3 and 4. In verse 4:1 he summed up true apostleship this way: firstly they are servants of Messiah; secondly they have been entrusted with the mysteries of God. As one who clearly was entrusted with the mysteries of God, the apostle Paul came AFTER and apart from the 12. He even came after the death and resurrection. While people argued over who was greater, Apollos or Paul, it was Paul who said there is enough room for everyone to pursue what God has given each to do as long as we are serving the Lord and not ourselves.
The apostle Paul wrote about how very different spiritual leaders can build together on God's foundation in 1 Corinthians 3 and 4. In verse 4:1 he summed up true apostleship this way: firstly they are servants of Messiah; secondly they have been entrusted with the mysteries of God. As one who clearly was entrusted with the mysteries of God, the apostle Paul came AFTER and apart from the 12. He even came after the death and resurrection. While people argued over who was greater, Apollos or Paul, it was Paul who said there is enough room for everyone to pursue what God has given each to do as long as we are serving the Lord and not ourselves.
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You may have heard of an Israeli program called Taglit Birthright. Taglit means Discovery, so this program is designed to introduce young Jewish people from the nations what their "birthright" is in Israel. So the HaMaayan congregation in Kfar Saba have a program called Taglit HaMaayan and it is a special teaching program for believers in the nations to Discover Israel, the Land & its People. Their latest one is coming up May 3-14 and will be a special training program as we celebrate our 70th anniversary of statehood. Learn more
The Tikkun Israel's Restoration newsletter has
many articles, here are a few we have plucked from it to share with you: How
Does Yeshua Feel About Israel? | Eitan Shishkoff of Tents of
Mercy; also from Eitan "Follow
Me". From Alexey Bezalel
at Return to Zion congregation
Ron Cantor, acting in his role as the Revive Israel
Media Director, sends this appeal to help them build their studio for a new
"Revive Live" Facebook program shot from the ministry center in Yad
Hashmona. He writes, "Asher Intrater and I look forward to discussing
current events here in Israel and how it relates to biblical prophecy. You will
hear from and interact with Messianic leaders here in Israel. We will share with
you on the ground reports of what God is doing in Israel. We will open the
Bible together, to encourage you and equip you to stand with Israel in the end
times. You will hear testimonies from Israelis about how they have found
Yeshua. We’ll counter false doctrines that seek to masquerade as Messianic and
equip you to stand against teachings that deny God’s plan for Israel."
Learn more, including how to donate inside the Weekly Summary attachment
Remember last week the celebration of Chanukah,
Christmas and Ramadan in Haifa? Well the Kerem-El, God's Vineyard congregation led
the team of about 30 from multiple congregations doing outreach during the
festival. They report, "The
evangelism was very successful and has prompted many who participated to
continue doing it much more often, with much inter-congregational and
multinational unity!" They ask for prayers over "the many seeds that
were sown during the evangelism in Haifa to bear much fruit and that the devil
will not be able to steal away the seeds sown." For other news, prayer points and information
about the daughter congregation of the Carmel Congregation, please see more inside
the Weekly Summary attachment
The Maoz weekly report of Ari and Shira
Sorko-Ram starts out with a priority request:
"PRAY for divine guidance as we begin 2018". That's a great
prayer for the WHOLE body of Messiah in Israel and all of us throughout the
nations. How can we go forward in such confusing and troubling times without
divine direction? They write, "For
us at Maoz, the vision has remained the same for the last 41+ years. That vision is the salvation of ALL ISRAEL,
and every project we undertake—in one way or another—leads to this goal. That means constant prayer, course
adjustments if and when needed, and submitting to the leadership of the Holy
Spirit in every step. ...Our desire is to stay focused on fulfilling God's plan
and calling for this ministry, concentrating on doing our part in His vision
and His will for Israel and the entire world." To learn how you can pray specifically for Maoz, see
more inside the Weekly Summary
attachment
Stefan and Keren Silver, associate pastor/elder at Kerem-El also sent us their personal prayer letter this week talking about their Holiday of Holidays outreach in Haifa, but also big family news as Keren is expecting a new baby girl in March. There are prayer points and lots of news to catch up with them inside the Weekly Summary attachment - Also this: Click here to make a purchase of Keren's current worship cd
Howard and Randi Bass in Beer Sheva sent a
short new year's greeting saying, "Your
prayers and encouragements definitely strengthen us for the journey still
ahead." They also included these two links that will be online until the
end of January: "It is a
small compilation and glimpse into some of the people and events of Yeshua's
Inheritance (Nachalat Yeshua) Cong. during the past year of 2017. Thank-you
very much!! The second link is to the FIRM site, which has done
a presentation featuring our congregation. (The
site says that the congregation was founded in 2000, but that is incorrect: it
was founded in 1972. FIRM will correct
that. Our non-profit, Streams in the
Negev, was established in 2000.)"
With the new year Avishalom Tekel who is the
senior pastor at Tents of Mercy in Kiryat Yam, writes about a great awakening
they are experiencing as a community with new families and new members joining
them, as well as many successful outreaches. But they are also suffering a
heavy loss of a beloved congregational member, Peter Miller, who Avishalom
calls "a dear personal friend." This is a short letter but a sincere
request for prayer and potential help for the family facing financial burdens
with the main provider of the family. Read inside the Weekly Summary attachment
Orna Grinman has a new blog entry for her A
Sign & an Example ministry: “I Saw the Angel of the Lord” “May God preserve your
health, and may there be peace upon Israel. That’s all I want,” said M’
repeatedly. And again. Her husband and son began apologizing for the dementia
that started developing since her last fall, which causes her to constantly
repeat herself. But Silvard and I enjoyed hearing her sweet blessing and plea …"
From Asher Intrater of Revive Israel in
Jerusalem, this video Help Us Build Our New Studio and this
video teaching Giving Glory to God. Also the article By
Ron Cantor called Trusting God. Israelprayer is adding this 5-minute Facebook
video by Asher, a short teaching about Lies and how to we avoid
creating seeds of mistrust in the body of #Yeshua?
Another short note from Avi and Chaya Mizrachi
of the Tel Aviv Dugit Messianic Outreach Centre and Kehilat Adonai Roi (The Lord is my
Shepherd). In December they had the
Living Stones Tour come to the Dugit Coffee House location for a time of prayer
and blessing. Avi reports that the demolition has started and they have an
agreed upon plan with the architect and contrators. Now it is just waiting for the permits! If you know anything about Israeli
bureaucracy, you will recognize this as a big prayer point! Read more from the
Mizrachi's inside the Weekly Summary
attachment
The Joseph Project is
the largest importer of humanitarian aid to Israel and you see their name pop
up often in these Israeli ministry prayer letters partnering to distribute aid
to those in need throughout Israel. Jim
Schutz, who is the Executive Director of the Joseph Project, breaks down the
numbers of the great things they were able to do in 2017 with the help of
people in the nations who care about Israelis. Read more inside the Weekly Summary attachment
Martin Sarvis writes about some encouraging
things happening inside Israel as several thousand Israelis gathered to pray
for rain at the request of the Israeli Agricultural Minister. There was some
media poking fun at the notion but in fact only 4 days later torrential rains
produced flooding in multiple parts of the country. It is a fascinating read, and as usual,
Martin provides great scripture & prayer points for the still desperately
needed rainfall.
Martin also addresses the uprising in Iran, "Although the unrest was at first widely reported as being directed primarily against economic hardships, it soon became clear that the primary focus was against the present fundamentalist Islamic government. Unlike previous times of unrest, these demonstrations were not restricted to large cities (where demonstrators might more easily escape recognition in the crowds), but quickly spread out into small towns and boroughs." Read more inside the Weekly Summary attachment including the short video on Iran by Prime Minister Netanyahu that quickly went viral. "The Prime Minister’s office reports that it is already the most widely-watched video he has ever posted on Twitter, receiving more than two million views. There have reportedly been thousands of responses, many of them in Farsi (the language spoken in Iran), and many friendly towards the Prime Minister and towards Israel."
Martin also addresses the uprising in Iran, "Although the unrest was at first widely reported as being directed primarily against economic hardships, it soon became clear that the primary focus was against the present fundamentalist Islamic government. Unlike previous times of unrest, these demonstrations were not restricted to large cities (where demonstrators might more easily escape recognition in the crowds), but quickly spread out into small towns and boroughs." Read more inside the Weekly Summary attachment including the short video on Iran by Prime Minister Netanyahu that quickly went viral. "The Prime Minister’s office reports that it is already the most widely-watched video he has ever posted on Twitter, receiving more than two million views. There have reportedly been thousands of responses, many of them in Farsi (the language spoken in Iran), and many friendly towards the Prime Minister and towards Israel."
In Tiberias at the Or B'Darki (Morning Star) Fellowship, Claude and Michelle Ezagouri report that despite the challenges on their building through 2017, they see God has constantly been at their side and it is a fulfillment of the vision they received from God. They also made good progress in coordinating in different ministries. For the sake of protecting the nature of several sensitive prayer requests, I will ask that you access further information inside the subscription only attached DOCX Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
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Here are just a few selections from the KehilaNews.com mailing this week.
Will the film, A New Spirit, help bring a new spirit to Israel? | Cliff Keller | A New Spirit, a motion picture recently released in Israel based on the life of Israeli sabra and Messianic evangelist, Jacob Damkani, dramatizes a remarkable example of that process: how Damkani, once lost, found himself and his life’s work upon discovering the Jewish Messiah.
Will the film, A New Spirit, help bring a new spirit to Israel? | Cliff Keller | A New Spirit, a motion picture recently released in Israel based on the life of Israeli sabra and Messianic evangelist, Jacob Damkani, dramatizes a remarkable example of that process: how Damkani, once lost, found himself and his life’s work upon discovering the Jewish Messiah.
Jewish
terrorist who nearly killed Messianic boy seeks prison furlough | N. J.
Schiavi | The Jewish terrorist convicted of nearly killing a Messianic teen
with a pipe bomb disguised as a Purim gift is requesting a leave of prison to
attend his newborn son’s circumcision (brit milah) on Saturday. Yaakov (Jack)
Teitel is currently serving two life sentences for murdering two Palestinians
as well as planting a bomb at the home of David and …
Pressing on | Simcha
Natan | Simcha writes, "I hate cheesy New Years blog posts that try to
convince you that the passing of a new day will somehow magically cause a reset
in our lives, and that we get to start again come 00:01 on January 1st."
Simcha
a busy mother of 3, a wife with a business 'on the side', Simcha works for
Ascend Carmel worship and intercession programs, and spends much of her 'free'
time song writing, and participating in worship with a team in the North of
Israel.
Life and Death is in the power of the tongue
Please see inside the attached DOCX
Weekly Summary to keep
in prayer the Israeli ministry leaders and believers with urgent health needs:
Olga Bikas continues to suffer from chronic, acute back pain. She is getting medication and physiotherapeutic treatments but without any substantial improvement, doctors are now beginning to talk about surgery| Lebanese Christian Pastor Najeeb Attieh had two surgeries on his thighs & a hip replacement Pray for full recovery| Rick Ridings daughter, Esther Moore, miracle needed for cancer battle | Esther Ridings Moore for cancerous tumor to yield to treatment and prayer with full healing | PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYER FOR for HaMaayan congregant Danny Meyuseff suffering poor health on several fronts, David Ortiz, Ami Ortiz, Ruth Nessim| LONG TERM BATTLES | David Stern, David, Leah and Ami, Moshe M.; Michael E, Claude Ezagouri; Baruch & Karen Maayan, Judy, wife of pastor Yaakov K.
Praying the Headlines
There is an alarming increase of anti-Jew and anti-Israel prejudice arising throughout the Western Nations. In great part this is because of the Western insistence on its commitment to backing lies in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has meant they had to carry it through in their own countries as a commitment to "Diversity". So every nation that has been hypocritical in dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has opened arms in their own nations to Islamists. The devastation has been remarkable, yet still the governments cling to their lies to their own people regardless of the cost their own people are paying. Look at the Islamist sexual grooming of young English girls and women that authorities hid and still hide! Look at the rape gangs in European nations, the acceptance of this and terrorist attacks as the price that must be paid for diversity. Look at the cesspools of anti-Semitism on American college campuses as radical American protest groups have merged with Islamist infiltrators - who have also infiltrated many bureaucracies in DC as well as in law enforcement in some major cities.
I know, you might think I'm overstating the case, but the true is I just
follow the legitimate news sources who are reporting the individual instances. Like
pieces of a puzzle, they don't mean much on their own, but when you put it in
the context of the whole picture puzzle, it is beyond alarming where we are
today in the nations. Which is why I took note of this puzzle piece:
Delta airline's managers have a long history of making antisemitic
comments and ridiculing Jews.
Another
alarming report was this article from Gatestone Institute: ISIS
is making it clear that it now has its eyes set on the Gaza Strip. By calling
on Palestinians to rebel against Hamas, ISIS is hoping to facilitate its
mission of infiltrating the Gaza Strip. If ISIS manages to get a toehold in the
Gaza Strip, they will be that much closer to Israel's doorstep, with their
jihadis minutes from Israeli towns and cities. For the Egyptians, this means
that one day they will have to fight ISIS not only in the Sinai, but also
inside the Gaza Strip.
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