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| 5 ways to pray for Israel |
by Barbara Latta @barbaralatta
The latest atrocity in Israel is beyond description. As the
post from last week encouraged us to make hearts strong to withstand the last
days, this war shows us another fulfillment of Bible prophecy (Matthew 24).
Some may ask, “Why should we care? Why does it matter to us what happens over there?”
As Christians, we are connected to Israel. Our Christian
heritage began in Israel. We are all one in Christ (for those that believe). If you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and
heirs according to the promise.
(Galatians 3:29)
Jesus died to break down the dividing wall of Jew and
Gentile (Ephesians 14:14-17), but the present-day church has not replaced
Israel. Jesus came to save the entire world (John 3:16).
Those who bless and love Israel will be blessed in return
(Genesis 12:3). Not because God loves them more than He does anyone else, but
because Israel is where Jesus came from. To curse Israel is to curse God’s
Son.
But you know what? In the middle of this bad news, the Bible
says Israel will prevail. They will not be pushed into the sea as their enemy
so desires. No matter how bad it gets or looks, the land of the Bible will
continue until Jesus comes back.
Israel prevailed during the 1967 Six-day war against
outnumbered enemies.
Israel won the 1973 Yom Kippur war.
Here are 5 ways we can pray for Israel:
- Pray for the government of Israel to make the right decisions.
- Pray for the military that fights against Israel’s enemies and seeks methods to rescue hostages.
- Pray for the safety of hostages.
- Pray that America will help our ally and fulfill our promises to this nation.
- Pray that Israel will turn to the God who saves.
Stay strong in the Lord and the power of His might
(Ephesians 6:10). We can put on our spiritual armor and fight the real enemy
who is behind these kinds of attacks. This war is labeled by commentators as
having a political cause. This conflict is spiritual. The devil hates Israel
because God formed that nation to bring His Son to earth.
We can stay stable in our own relationship with the Lord by
knowing who we are in Christ; by living in the righteousness that He died to
give us; by not diluting the Word and by walking in truth.
It is easy to look at world events and be afraid. America
has experienced terrorist attacks too. We may not know the future, but we know
the One who does. We should not live in fear but look to Jesus the author
and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).
And the Lord shall be king over
all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one. (Zechariah 14:9 KJV)
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
What are your thoughts? Join the conversation.
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"We should not live in fear but look to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith" (Hebrews 12:2). Praying for protection and peace.
ReplyDeleteYes, we do need to continue to pray for Israel and the world. Thanks for sharing, Marilyn. Blessings!
DeleteAmen Ms. Barbara. My mind has been screaming out Genesis 12:3 all week ma'am. Perhaps God's first promise to what was to become Israel, we true Christians must not forget they are His chosen people. We have been grafted into His family, not the other way around. Thank you for sharing these. I've also been praying more for endurance as the day grows increasing darker and the Day grows ever closer. God's blessings ma'am.
ReplyDeleteI think it is evident that the day of Jesus's return is close. We do need to pray for Israel and for strength to stand in these last days. Thanks for sharing, J D. Blessings!
DeleteBarbara, I join you in praying for Israel and for God to use this to bring in a great harvest of souls before His return.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie. Hopefully during this time many will turn to God for salvation and be ready to meet Him. Blessings!
DeleteBarbara, this is so good. I've had Israel at the top of my prayer list since this conflict began last weekend. but wasn't quite sure what to pray. Your post gives me specific things to pray for. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure their need for prayer will continue and we can keep adding to this list of needs. We know God wins! Thanks for sharing, Cabdyce. Blessings!
DeleteBarbara, thank you for this post which includes a biblical explanation and practical prayer guide. I will continue to pray.
ReplyDeleteI will continue to pray too, Jeannie. We are watching biblical prophecy unfold before our eyes. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!
DeleteThank you for encouraging us to pray for Israel and for sharing specific prayers to guide us. I join you in prayer and extend my requests to include peace and compassion in the region and here at home as well. If we will remember and follow the Greatest Commandment--love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and body and our neighbor as ourselves, we would have peace.
ReplyDeleteYes, Katherine, if we all just obeyed the Scriptures we would have a peaceful life. Thanks for praying and sharing. Blessings!
DeleteBarbara, I love this post so much! All you've shared here is so timely and important. It always surprises me to know how many people, even Christians, don't know that Jesus is Jewish and that most Bible events took place in Israel, "the glory of all lands." (God called Israel in Ezekiel 20.)
ReplyDeleteThank you for this excellent message.
We continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the safety of Israel.
Connie, it is amazing how some people don't realize Jesus walked this earth as a Jewish man. Thanks for sharing these thoughts. Blessings!
DeleteA very important message with great suggestions for how to pray for Israel. Thank you Barbara
ReplyDeleteThank you, Yvonne, for sharing. Blessings!
DeleteIt's so important for us to pray for our world regularly, but especially for Israel right now. Thanks for suggesting ways we can be better at it.
ReplyDeleteIsrael does need our prayers more than ever right now. Thanks for sharing, Leigh. Blessings!
DeleteHi Barbara, I never comment but, you have written a great blog about God’s chosen people. Israel will be saved!! Oh yes it will!!
DeleteThanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Yes Israel will be saved! Blessings!
DeleteBarbara, thank you for standing for Israel in prayer and giving us this useful guide. I join you in lifting up these precious people.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Annie. We do need to continue to remember them as this war goes on. Blessings!
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