Messianic Israel Makes Their Votes Count
Here are just a few of the voting photos that Israeli Ministry Leaders
posted yesterday during the election. Even today, with all the votes tallied,
no one is certain what will happen next due to the neck-to-neck outcome and the
complexity of the governmental system in Israel. Will there be yet another
(third!) election, or will some form of unity government be hashed out? No one
knows, but all the Israeli ministries are saying the same: God is going to work
it out as He sees fit for the season ahead. I think we can trust that, don't
you?
Some of you may have a difficult time wrestling with the outcome of the
Israel elections. I know a great many of the English-speaking Christian world
love Benjamin Netanyahu for his strong stance for protecting Israel. If that
were the only factor, then almost certainly the entire Israeli Messianic
community would be with Netanyahu all the way, but that is really not what I
have been hearing from the spiritual leaders in Israel for months. Instead,
many expressed as late as voting day, not yet knowing how they were going to
cast their vote. They also expressed that God's will was going to prevail for Israel
in the final outcome. So, I am saying all this to reassure you that no matter
how the vote turns out, no matter how the coalition government then forms,
let's manage our feelings about what we thought should happen and trust God who
is watching over Israel to perform HIS WILL.
Here is Ron
Cantor's excellent Israel Election Analysis (also
on Facebook)
There is almost no change from the last election that failed to produce a
government. Likud has 31 seats and Blue and While has 32 seats. They still,
most likely, need each other to form a government.
Of course, if those numbers stick, Blue and White will have the most
votes and will be given an opportunity to form a government. So, yes, that is a
big change.
Netanyahu did not get the mandate he had hoped to receive from the
voters. This time he will be even with Blue and White or slightly behind.
Voters were turned off after Bibi pledged before the last election to be
against an prime minister immunity law, only to reverse himself after the
elections (since he is under inditement and would prefer to be Prime Minister
as opposed to Prime Dish Washer). The law would keep him out of jail as long as
he was PM. And he was also seeking to weaken the Supreme Court's ability to
overrule new laws as "unconstitutional", something that would put
minorities at risk.
Another big change is that Avigdor Lieberman's "Israel Our
House" party nearly doubled in size from five to nine seats. Lieberman's
refusal to join Likud last spring is the only reason we had to have new
elections. Voters rewarded him for his stand against the Ultra Orthodox,
seeking to keep a new law from being passed that would send their children
(LIKE MINE!!!) to the army. Lieberman now has far more influence over who will
lead the nation, than his nine seats would normally warrant. If he will not
serve with Bibi. Bibi cannot form a government, as he will have about 54 seats
(and needs 61).
“The clearest winner on Tuesday, according to exit polls, was Mr. Liberman,
the longtime Netanyahu ally turned nemesis who leads an ultra-nationalist
secular party,” opines the New York Times. An Israeli journalist writes
“Liberman isn’t just the winner of the elections, he’s the one who will
determine the makeup of the next government.”
Lieberman stated this morning that he will only support a unity
government. Good for him!
Possible
Scenarios | Let’s assume that things stay as they are with 90% of the vote
counted. That would mean, Blue and White wins with 32 seats and Likud in second
with 31 seats. Now understand, wining in Israel doesn't mean winning until you
actually form a government. Winning merely means you get the first crack at
trying...and sometimes, as happened in 2009, the President can see that,
despite winning, you cannot form a coalition, and he will reach out immediately
to the second place winner.
If Blue and White edges out Likud, I suspect that President Ruvlin will
give Beni Gantz the first try.
In order for Gantz to form a center-left government he will have to reach
out to the Arab parties that form the “Joint List”. Understand that no Arab
party has ever joined in a ruling coalition. This would be unprecedented.
However, Gantz may turn to Likud in hopes of forming a unity government.
This would be best for the country. And they could do it quickly with just
three parties: Blue and White 32, Likud 31 and Israel Our House 9 for 72 seats.
But there are lots of egos involved and hurt feelings.
If Gantz fails on both fronts and Ruvlin will be forced to turn to an
embattled Bibi. However, as noted, without Israel Our House he cannot form a
right wing government. And, since Blue and White won, they will not serve in a
likud-led unity government. There are reports saying that Netanyahu is
softening on potential partners—meaning he is open to serving with Blue and
White. However, my guess is that would be with the caveat that he is still
prime minister.
Likud may finally oust Bibi for the sake of unity in the nation or he may
retire (both unlikely!). It is hard to imagine a unity government with Bibi in
the number two position. Many see him as a king. On the right they chant King
Bibi because they love him. On the left and in the media they chant King Bibi
to mock him. If is hard for many of us to imagine Israel without Netanyahu. If
is hard to imagine that Gantz or anyone else will have the wherewithal to stand
up to Iran. Bibi has been a generational figure on the world’s stage. He can
get Trump as well as Putin on the phone at any moment. But, he is under
inditement. And, he has served a very long time.
Big Losers! | The
obvious loser here is Netanyahu. The country did not rally behind him as he had
hoped. The other huge loser is the Ultra Orthodox parties. They could very
easily be left out of a new government. This has only happened twice before and
it would be GREAT for the nation. They are surely panicking at this point.
These parties demand millions from the government to be in a coalition. It is
essentially a legal bribe. They do not support the army and want to live off
charity.
At the end of the day the only hope of forming a government is for both
Likud and Blue and White to push aside their egos and serve the country.
Ideologically, they are not far apart. It is all about pride, ego and selfishness.
Gantz can rule for two years as Prime Minister and then allow Bibi to serve (if
he is not in jail). If they can’t come to an agreement, they are risking
putting the country through a third election. Please don’t!
Arrows from Zion
Summarized from the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests Israeli Ministries by subscription only donna@israelprayer.com
Summarized from the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests Israeli Ministries by subscription only donna@israelprayer.com
Sally Shiff, the US Liaison for HaMaayan congregation in Kfar Saba, and
one of their intercessors, wrote on voting day in Israel about some of the
issues that are guiding the votes of Messianics, and seculars, "For
instance, the Shas party, an extremely religious party will agree to the
coalition if their members do not have to conscript into the army, and all
their children have dental insurance. In
addition to these demands, they are currently in charge of who enters and can
become a citizen of Israel. They are
against Messianic Believers, and establish rules not allowing believers in
Jesus to become a citizen."
That is why, Sally tells us, many Messianic ministries have been asking for prayers to be made for the formation of a government that honors God - clearly any government that suppresses the Gospel in Israel does not honor the Father! Sally wrote further that "People are very undecided of who is the best choice for Israel. There is no clear direction of which is good or bad. Except God is in charge. What God showed me yesterday is the people are in the valley of decision.
"I re-read the scripture pertaining to that (Joel 3:14-18) and saw what is also happening in Israel: there is a growing number of people who are in the valley of decision regarding Jesus! Almost daily we are hearing within our small circles of our members sharing the gospel with people who are inquiring about God and His Son, Jesus. With the month of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur upon us, people again are searching their souls. Please pray with me for THIS valley of decision!"
That is why, Sally tells us, many Messianic ministries have been asking for prayers to be made for the formation of a government that honors God - clearly any government that suppresses the Gospel in Israel does not honor the Father! Sally wrote further that "People are very undecided of who is the best choice for Israel. There is no clear direction of which is good or bad. Except God is in charge. What God showed me yesterday is the people are in the valley of decision.
"I re-read the scripture pertaining to that (Joel 3:14-18) and saw what is also happening in Israel: there is a growing number of people who are in the valley of decision regarding Jesus! Almost daily we are hearing within our small circles of our members sharing the gospel with people who are inquiring about God and His Son, Jesus. With the month of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur upon us, people again are searching their souls. Please pray with me for THIS valley of decision!"
She adds: " I am in process of developing a conference IN THE UNITED
STATES next May for intercessors teaching HOW TO PRAY FOR ISRAEL. If this
sparks your interest, write me and let me know that you are interested. The
place and date are still to be determined, and I am looking for those who truly
feel they have a call to pray for Israel and want to learn how."
Speaking of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, Daniel Juster addresses the
issue of Christians keeping the Holy Days in Should Gentiles Keep The
Feasts of Israel? "They
were God’s appointed Feasts for Israel. They are still central to Jewish
tradition and Jewish identity and have been celebrated continuously even with
the destruction of the Temple and the scattering of the Jewish nation in the
first and second centuries. They are all national holidays in Israel." BUT
are they for Christians? "We reject the false teaching that Gentile should
keep the specific sabbaths of the Feasts on the right days. However, the
conclusion that the Biblical Feasts are irrelevant is foolish and incoherent."
There is a big difference in teaching about the Feasts so Christians can more
fully appreciate " the reality that the Church is an international people
joined to Israel" than demanding Christians also keep the Feasts. Great
wisdom in this short article that should set many on the path of great benefits
and blessing.
Carolyn Hyde wrote "It’s well known that the
majority of people in Messianic congregations in America are Gentile, but over
the years I’ve witnessed several movements such as Hebrew Roots, Two House and
others that have led many people astray.
...So I must admit I came to a place of mockery of some of these
congregations and it’s been a rotten attitude of mine for several years – until
last night." Here is Carolyn's A
Letter of Repentance.
Carolyn offers her thanks for all who are partnering with them to share
the evangelistic video about “a Great
Jewish Leader.” Please share and also LIKE the new Facebook
page. Thank you all so much for your prayers for our sons
and the other Israelis on the Media
Team we love and support. Part
two of this video on Messiah's plan of salvation can be found here.
We have a couple of weekly prayer letters from the
Sorko-Ram/Ferguson's Maoz ministries, the latest about the elections, Katy
Smith writes: "The saddest part of elections season is, of course, the
fact that it brings to the surface every rift possible in our society - left
vs. right, Jew vs. Arab, secular vs. Orthodox, etc., etc. Yet, amazingly, with
all these disagreements and differences, our nation has the ability to come
together in times when it's needed the most. And that's one of the most
beautiful things in this Land."
Among the prayer requests: Pray for "a time of true repentance. We are in the middle of the month of Elul - traditionally the month of repentance that ushers in the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement. Pray that those who seek the Lord will find Him, and accept His Son, Yeshua. Pray for all Israel to be saved."
Among the prayer requests: Pray for "a time of true repentance. We are in the middle of the month of Elul - traditionally the month of repentance that ushers in the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement. Pray that those who seek the Lord will find Him, and accept His Son, Yeshua. Pray for all Israel to be saved."
Also "For the body of believers in Israel. A
couple of months ago, a long video was published, full of [false] accusations
against several well-known Messianic leaders and ministries in the land." "Please
continue to pray against the spirit of rumor and deception. Pray that the truth
will shine forth. Pray for the Lord to restore the damage made by this video.
If you came across the video and have questions, please don't hesitate to write
and ask....Please pray for these lies to stop spreading. Pray against the
spirit of rumor and deception, since we are not wrestling with flesh and blood.
Pray for the Lord to resolve this situation, and avert the damage these lies
can cause to the Messianic Jewish community in the Land. May truth and
righteousness shine forth on this entire situation."
Please read Ron Cantor's important article The
Power of POWER: How leaders abuse.
"For millennia men have used their position and power
to manipulate women (and sometimes the reverse—see Jezebel!). How sad to see it
inside the Body of Messiah! Enough already!" ALSO A
PROPHETIC DREAM: Men in Underwear!
Ron, who just gave his daughter Yael away in marriage in the US also
wrote this about the Israeli elections: "Here is the thing: No one
will win [outright]. We pretty much know that. The only hope of forming a
government seems to be a national unity government between Lukid (Netanyahu's
party) and Blue and White. As much as they don't like each other, it seems to
be the only option. Pray they set aside their egos for the country. (BIG ASK!)"
Israel Pochtar of Voice of Judah ministries and the Beil Hallel congregation writes about serving one another, especially in the realm of encouraging the discouraged. Let us 'encourage one another daily' and 'carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Messiah'." One way their ministry seeks to do this is through their outreach projects during the biblical holidays as they encourage the new immigrants, the needy and Holocaust survivors in their area. One way you can encourage them is to join in an help! They also conduct Gospel Outreaches as well as their feeding projects.
Asher Intrater's Revive Israel features Lion
and Lamb (Part 2), Asher on the Messiah's return to rule & reign
on earth in the millennial kingdom. Patty
Juster's VIDEO How to
Deal with Criticism and Cody Archer VIDEO with
Daphne & Andrew Kirk Raising
Up The End Time Generation
Chuck Cohen of Intercessors for Israel in Jerusalem Friday Prayer
Points 9/13/2019 Elections
safety, Annexation of Jordan Valley to Dead Sea, Trump's peace plan, Security
Issues concerning Iran and Palestinian terror groups, and upcoming Fall Feasts.
Chaim Malespin who directors the Aliyah Return Center
(and whose many informational videos are infectiously happy) sends 3 video
updates: How Do
the Upcoming Israeli Elections Impact the World and Prophecy? | Israeli
Pre Army Graduation What a blessing to see the fruits of our labor!
| Helping the widows at
Aliyah Family House
Daniel and Shirya Yahav of the Tiberias Peniel Fellowship have re-located
their messianic school to to a couple of storage rooms in their kindergarten
building. After losing their 20-yr school location, it was the best, most
cost-effective approach and also made it possible to get the school operational
by the opening of the school year. They consider their investment in operating
a school a must due to " a more peaceful
atmosphere, teaching Biblical views, instead of going to the public school
where they often suffer harassment and are taught unbiblical views."
Please pray for all the students & teachers and " for the doors to be
opened for us as to the future expansion of the school."
The youth & kid's camp were a great success with
one major healing of a boy with a virus skin condition doctors had tried to
treat for 2 years. The 11-yr old came for prayer with his parents and a day
later the condition was almost gone, then completely gone within several weeks.
Thank God - and may his healing testimony 'go viral' increasing faith in all
who have been aware of his condition.
The Yahav's ask for prayers for the right coalition to
be formed following the election, also pray for Israel's protection as the
enemies threatening their border are building tensions. For Daniel's ministry schedule
in Germany during late Nov to early Dec, please write or, if you are a
subscriber, consult the Weekly Summary.
KehilaNews.AllIsrael.com/ has
several articles you will want to read like, Ishai
Royel's It is
both easy and difficult to be a Messianic Jew in Israel | FIRM's Jews
for Jesus in Israel boldly speaks up about the Jewish Messiah | and Joel C.
Rosenberg: Evangelical
Delegation meets with Saudi Crown Prince on eve of 9/11 anniversary. Here’s
why.
The Jerusalem Institute of Justice report on Children
at War and how they have filed a complaint in the
International Criminal Court against the Hamas leader Haniyeh for war crimes
against children. Also, VIDEO
on how you can make a difference partnering with JIJ
Lastly from Tikkun International (ministries affiliated under the
leadership of Asher Intrater, Eitan Shishkoff & Daniel Juster) Ron
Cantor, CEO Tikkun International writes:
"By the time you get this, most Israelis will have voted for a new
government. Please pray that this time, they will actually form a government.
Unlike in other countries, Israel doesn’t have two main parties, but about 12
in any given Knesset. It is not always easy to get a 61-member majority to
agree to form a government. However, until last April, we have always managed
to do it. Please pray for our new government.
" Tikkun is
in the midst of a major exciting transition. We will share more soon. But the
changes, which will save us funds in the long run, enabling us to invest more
in our ministries in Israel, are presenting a financial challenge until the end
of the year. Please consider a special gift
to help sustain us during this time.
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
CONTINUE
to PRAY for the urgent healing needs of Jacob Damkani | Ronit Bender sends
this update: My cough is gone mostly, my heart valve is still
leaking but my lungs are fine. I totally have peace about my health, although
it is far from great. I still appreciate prayer, as I need it. I am very
grateful they let me travel in October and November both to Australia and
Holland. Please continue to pray for Ronit | Shlomy Abramov of Awake Israel,
because of a condition where blood does not flow to his legs as it should, was
advised by a specialist in case of injuries, he could lose his leg because of
the blood flow issues. Shlomy has to wrap his legs daily because of the blood
flow issues. Please pray for Shlomy | Ruth Nessim has recovered from a strong
2-month bout with Sciatica, but her most critical prayer need which she says
may required an operation. Please pray for Ruth in Nahariya| Olga Bikas’s
health condition that seems to have become chronic, with no hope from the
doctors for any improvement in the future. This, no doubt, puts an additional
emotional and physical burden on our family. Please pray for her acute back
pain. | Rania Sayegh asks for prayer of restoration of strength, energy, and
complete healing.
Caring for Orphans & Vulnerable
Children
HaTikva Families equips families to respond to the
OVC (orphan and vulnerable child) crisis in Israel through adoption and foster
care and encourages the Israeli Body of Messiah to take a leading role in this
effort.
> 1 out
of every 6 children is considered at-risk, resulting in 367,000 at-risk
children in the country.
> Over
10,000 children have been removed from their homes by the Ministry of Welfare –
only 25% are in foster care, the other 75% are housed in institutions.
> Over
1,000 orphans live in government institutions.
>
Approximately 300 newborn babies are abandoned in hospitals across the country
every year.
> Couples
wait an average of 5 years to adopt a child and only 120 successful adoptions
occur each year.
donna@israelprayer.com or donna@d10r10.com
THANK YOU to those who have considered this ministry worthy of financial support.
Donations appreciated
|
paypal.me/DonnaDiorio
Or look up on paypal: donna@israelprayer.com
Or look up on paypal: donna@israelprayer.com
By postal mail make payable to the order of Donna Diorio
P O Box 111302 Carrollton, Texas 75006
I do not have tax exempt status.
P O Box 111302 Carrollton, Texas 75006
I do not have tax exempt status.
