UNLESS DRAMATIC DEVELOPMENTS WARRENT
I probably will not be sending out the Weekly Summary or Arrows from Zion
next week during Christmas Week. I need some down time.
(Some ministry letters I received are not included
this week due to space limitation)
Never before has my spirit been warring as it has the last few months. So much is at stake, and it feels as though the USA is being weighed in the divine balance. We can remember when our son, Samuel, was on life support after the house fire and we were told by many of our godly friends to fight, to contend for his resurrection. None of the credible prophetic voices said that he would be resurrected but that we should fight as none of our prayers would fall to the ground.
The meaning of the word “contend” has been highlighted to me lately. At the end of the book of Job God confronts Job and forcefully asks, “Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!” (40:2)
Contending with God and together with God is different. The meaning of “contend” can denote a struggle against an idea, a person, or contending in a competition. It depicts a wrestling to win. After Sammy died I spent years contending with God. “He promised me…and now…wasn’t our faith enough?” How much prayer is enough? Then I came to a rude awakening. God is not in opposition to me or holding out on me. We are on the same team. We are both fighting the effects of a fallen world. We are called to a partnership in establishing his kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. We are made in his image, and it is incumbent upon us to take up the authority he has given us. Even though the Israelites were told by God that he had given them the Promised Land, they still had to go into the land and defeat the enemies. Even though it was written by Jeremiah that Israel’s captivity was to be 70 years, Daniel fasted, repented and prayed for this word to come about.
Our human bodies contend for life until the end. How can we do any less
in the battles we face today? Let us contend (declare, affirm, maintain, plead,
espouse, profess, insist) until all that God has promised us both personally,
corporately as his body, and world-wide comes to pass. His kingdom come and His
will be done on earth as it is in heaven! Let us not give up. Against all hope
Abraham believed and did not waver but was strengthened in his faith. God’s
love and truth will prevail. No one can thwart his plans!
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In a related prayer post by Dutch Sheets Ministries, who has been
leading a Give Him 15 on prayer for
the American Election Crisis, a prophetic dream from Dutch's hunter brother
that says in essence says: OPEN SEASON ON GIANTS HAS BEEN DECLARED FROM
HEAVEN FROM 12/14 TO 1/20 - NO LIMITS ON HOW MANY YOU CAN BAG. To watch this video. |
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Other news from the Restoration from Zion ministry Juster family, this from Ben Juster, news of an initiative they have launched for Fivefold Leadership Integrity. Not owned by Tikkun it is a collaborative effort of many apostolic and prophetic leaders around the world to build a consensus among fivefold leaders for standards of accountability and healthy ministry. Ben's father, Dr Daniel Juster had a key role in developing the initial draft of the document, and Ben is coordinating the overall launch of the project as well as rallying leaders to confirm their agreement to these standards on a public website. GodTV also hosted a program to interview a few of the apostolic and prophetic leaders who have affirmed the project with an open invitation for leaders to join.
Daniel and Patricia, currently in the US for a tour of the Tikkun network in the US, ask for prayers for continued provision for all our Tikkun related ministries in Israel and around the world | Much prayer is needed not just for Messianic believers in the Land but around the world who are presently unemployed. | Continued health for Juster clan | Wisdom for how to go forward in Israel and the nations in restoring the economy. To learn more about the ministry: About Us | Finally, we would ask you to consider a special donation to Restoration From Zion to close out the year
A good report from Evan Levin of the HaTikva Project on their "first
foster care placement with a Messianic family that we recruited. This is a huge
break-through here in Israel." Evan writes, "Will you help us
continue to not only provide financial assistance to those in need but also
share the HOPE of Yeshua in Israel? I
WANT TO HELP"
Rick and Patti Ridings of Succat Hallel send a new Hebrew worship song declaring this truth that in the shakings the Rock Of Israel remains the same. WATCH the song written by one of the leaders in Succat Hallel, Shilo Ben Hod. They also send all parts 1-5 of the urgent word Rick and Patti put to video concerning the epic spiritual battle in progress now.
Arni Klien of Emmaus Way writes, "The darkness we are witnessing, manifest in and through the systems of the world, is the result of how we who have trusted in the Name of the Lord have ignored eternal foundations. The best way I know to exemplify this is in light of the Church’s relationship to Israel. What is not clear about the words in Genesis 12:3 that tell of a bitter curse that comes on those who lightly esteem the children of the promise? What don’t we get about the Father not resting until Jerusalem is a praise in the earth? (Is.62) How are we not moved by God’s longing for a dwelling place in Zion? (Ps.132:13) Get more by emailing for the issue.
Israel Pochtar wishes all a Happy Hanukkah in this message and his daily Facebook video messages & lighting of the Hanukkah candles. He has a yearend gift: a free download Daily Devotional to say, "thank you for your support, prayers and love throughout this challenging 2020." If you can make a yearend donation to the work of the ministry through Pastor Israel's Voice of Judah Israel click here.
Maoz Israel also sends Hanukkah greetings with a song from Tanya Kadin Arise and Shine. In the US with the whole family, Shani & Kobi were thrilled to celebrate daughter Nevaeh's Bat Mitzvah in Birmingham, AL at Rabbi David and Leslye Schneier's Messianic synagogue. Something unique for Nevaeh in the midst of extreme lockdowns in Israel that really would have put a cramp on her special day. In other news from the Maoz ministry is the need for some U.S. positions to be filled by qualified people looking for a place to serve. "If the work of Maoz is what they are looking for—connect them with Maoz—whether online or in person."
Chaya and Avi Mizrachi in addition to leading the Adonai Roi congregation
in Tel Aviv, lead Dugit — Fishers of Men. They write about the miracle they see unfolding in
Israel as Covid lock people in, the Gospel broke out in all sorts of online
viewing of Messianic livestreaming of services and other online video content
both fun and evangelistic. People began to respond immediately and that's when
they saw they needed to 'up their game' with better quality cameras, lighting,
computers, staging equipment, and all the items needed to produce the quality
programming we need in order to reach Israel. Through the hands of those
reading this email, God provided over $21,000, and we have begun to obtain the
equipment! But we still need about $9,000 more. Please
Help Us Reach Our Goal
The Aliyah Return Center's Chaim
Malespin send a mini series premiering each night of Hanukkah (all eight nights at 6
PM) which started on December 10 at 6:00 PM Israel time. Watch all the videos
in this special series shot in the northern Galilee on the Aliyah
Return Center YouTube channel.
Revive Israel sends us Eitan Shishkoff's article Anchor in
the Storm "The world health crisis has affected every one of us. Consequently,
something at the core of my being is searching for solid ground. Life’s
circumstances have changed radically, in a way that threatens my inner
security." Sound familiar, read.
Also a special Hanukkah Zoom meeting The
Light Has Come on Dec 17 that you can reply on our Facebook page and YouTube
Channel. And download the PDF Israel's
Restoration Dec 2020 Magazine. Plus each week Live from
Israel Global
Broadcast for a time of worship and a timely word from our team in Israel. To help
Revive Israel "Strengthening our Frontlines for 2021" Please "consider
an extra
special year-end gift to launch us into this next
season to advance Yeshua's kingdom." They write, "We thank you so
much for your ever-faithful prayer on our behalf and your super generous giving
to our ministry teams here at Revive Israel. We do believe the Lord desires to
multiply this work exponentially both in Israel and around the world."
Chuck Cohen of Intercessors for Israel in Jerusalem has a priceless line in one of the Friday Prayer Points 12/11/20. In writing on the Chanukah menorah he notes it "is supposed to be in a place where everyone who passes by a Jewish home will see it. But many Jews, particularly in the West, will think long and hard before being bold enough to not hide their light this year. The rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism makes displaying a Chanukiah a dangerous thing to do. Yet in Israel Jews need no longer hide or fear. God of Israel, in Your love, draw the Jews to their home quickly(Jer. 31:3). Open their eyes and scare the exile out of them (Jer. 50:4-5).
Gilad Rosinger of Radiant Israel has a Radiant Israel Facebook or YouTube channel where you can find the latest Galilee Awakening IV : REMNANT RISING Broadcast. He writes, "We are called to be the light of the world as the remnant, so it is our time to take a stand! We cannot let the deception and darkness that has filled our world cloud the truth. NOW is the time to be set on fire by the Holy Spirit."
David & Josie Silver, Out of Zion Ministries, write about the Hanukkah—The Feast of Re-Dedication, the historial background and the current relevance. " The events that are currently taking place in the Middle East are the LORD's doing, as He continues the process of the physical restoration of the Land and the people in preparation for Israel's upcoming spiritual restoration - the ultimate fulfillment of Israel's Hanukkah or Rededication." To read more, contact the ministry at their website
A Sign & Example Ministry, Orna Grinman's latest blog post is Against All Odds
Watch Avi Tekle of Tents of Mercy wishing you happy Christmas holiday and the Hanukkah Festival of Lights filled with the illuminating presence of the Father of Light.
Claude
& Michelle Ezagouri, Morning Star Fellowship in Tiberias have a wonderful VIDEO About Us. They're praising God for at long last being
granted the local tax exemption. They also finally were able to get their requirements
met at PayPal Morningstar.org.il for donations. The write about the ongoing Covid lockdowns,
" In the Body of Messiah in Israel there are different views as to how we
should evaluate all the current restrictions and the promotion of the Covid 19
vaccine. We need God’s discernment to put the dividing line between the true
and fake news but there is no doubt that the system of the antichrist is
already preparing people’s minds to accept the narrative of the authorities and
to test the populations’ obedience. We need God’s insight to know when
obedience to authorities crosses the scriptural boundaries beyond which a true
believer cannot go. Please pray for wisdom from the Lord."
This is true of us all! It is complicated and individuals need to be led by
the LORD for themselves in the matter.
Rania Sayegh, Hope-Nazareth, whose prophetic dreams and visions we have featured in the last several months writes about the "suddenlies" of God. They have a suddenly in finding a property that will meet all their their needs for expanding regular prayer meetings and also host training meetings with healing rooms for the women and youth. She writes, "I want to share more about this vision with you in this VIDEO. The building will have 3 floors, each 80-85 square meters, as well as a spacious roof that can host at least 80 people. The total land included is 310 square meters with private parking. There is also a large parking area nearby. The building will be located at a high place, overlooking the Jezreel Valley and Mount Tabor." They are raising funds which the deposit of $350,000 USD is needed before the end of the year to secure it, then 3.5 years to pay the remainder (approximately $300,000 per year). Will you pray with us and ask God if He wants you to sow into this unique opportunity for the expansion of our ministry in the land?
Gil Afrait of Tiferet Yeshua in Tel Aviv sends Shining His Light on the Streets of Tel Aviv on pastor Moti Cohen's feeding people on the streets. You can Help. Also they are delighted with their new sound tech who has improved their livestream — A New Sound
Carolyn & Richard Hyde in Poriya Ilit - the Interior Ministry really comes after this family big time. Now they are after their daughter-in-law, Liora, who just delivered her first baby. Please pray for them. Richard is working on a new discipleship project, while Carolyn is fully recovered from the stroke and daughter Deborah recovering. Carolyn & Richard will be in FL 1/8-10 (visit their site for more open dates). She got a word for how to pray for America: the word is Goshen and He spoke to me about the type of light that emanates from there.
Howard & Randi Bass fresh off 3 wks in the US are in isolation, &
enjoyed the Thanksgiving & Christmas holiday "in the air". Howard
writes, "This year we cannot go to Bethlehem for the Christmas service at
Immanuel Church, which we have been doing since 2003 as a testimony of the
truth of Jesus being the Prince of Peace, and true reconciliation is found only
in Him."
He also sends what is known as an "unspoken prayer request" writing,
"We are going through a challenging time here, and our hope and trust is
in God to work it out for His glory and purpose. I can't really write too much
about it, but we believe that the Lord's way -- not necessarily how we might
like it -- will prevail in His own wisdom. One thing I can say: anything that
we experience here, God does even more so in how we relate to Him and react to
difficult situations. That helps keep things in perspective as He puts us
through various trials and offenses. Won't it be great when we will no longer
offend anybody -- or be offended -- even unintentionally?!"
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
Ronit Bender wrote, I am feeling pretty good, but do have trouble climbing stairs and walking is getting tougher for me because of my heart situation. My cardiologist was changed by my health provider. He is very unpleasant and I want a new one. | Rachel Netanel wrote, Please pray for me as well. I have very high blood pressure and the doctors have sent me to have a number of tests. The results won’t come for a while but please pray that all will be well. I do have peace in Yeshua. | Christian Arab Pastor Victor Bahbah is still in a medically induced coma in treatment for Coronavirus is gradually being awakened & his family are just waiting to see how he has fared | Sally Shiff still faces 2 more surgeries but "my pain that I had in my legs continuously is gone!" | A prayer request for Naomi, for a dear family that is a part of Israel Pochtar's pastoral team, who was diagnosed recently 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 | Moti Cohen of Tiferet Yeshua has been healed!| Hadassah Nisim Lerner still requests prayer for rest & healing after successful surgery for a cancerous tumor, no remaining sign of cancer & it had not spread to the Lymph nodes | Carolyn and Richard Hyde's daughter Deborah 10/23 Deborah got out from the hospital after over a month in ICU! And she’s coming to live at our home for long term recovery and therapy. Deborah just kept marveling that she’s alive and she and our family are truly grateful for all your love and prayers! Olga Bikas is slowly recovering from the operation, but last Thursday she lost consciousness for a couple of seconds because of a sudden spasm of pain and as a result fell and broke her ankle. | Also Aleksey Raikhstadt's special needs son tested positive Covid and the whole family is now in extreme quarantine
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Yeshua is the Basis of True Fellowship of Christians & Jews
I know that American Christians see the expensive, intensely emotional TV ads
raising funds for Holocaust survivors in horrible poverty that the Fellowship
of Christians and Jews spend huge amounts on commercials during all the
holidays. They spend major money on those commercial buys...and major money of
funding their own salaries. Even though their commercials assure you that recipients
are told that Christians donated the money to bless them, they don't every see
a Jewish believer in Yeshua handing the much needed humanitarian aid into their
hands. That matters.
It is not that
IFCJ are not doing good, it is just that YOU can do so much better meeting the
needs of Holocaust survivors - physical and spiritual - by donating to the
Israeli Messianic ministries. It is really impactful for Jews
to see with their own eyes that other Jews believe in Yeshua...and those
believer Jews are full of love for Jews who don't believe. Almost every single
Messianic Jewish congregation in Israel does humanitarian outreach to Holocaust
survivors. I know high profile Christians like Mike Huckabee encourage you to
give to IFCJ, but he is just ignorant of how much better your donations could
benefit the Holocaust needy when passing through the distribution hands of
Jewish BELIEVERs in Yeshua. I urge you to reconsider your giving. —
Donna Diorio
Donna Diorio, November 10, 2020
donna@israelprayer.com or donna@d10r10.com
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