Friday, September 6, 2024

Prayer Focus
Thank the Lord for the clarity of vision with which Prime Minister Netanyahu sees the critical importance of the Philadelphi Corridor and Israel’s need to maintain control of that border. Pray in agreement with his statement that, “Together we stand, together we fight, and together, with God’s help, we will overcome.”

Scripture

May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob defend you; may He send you help from the sanctuary, and strengthen you out of Zion.

- Psalm 20:1–2

Prayer Focus
As the financial burden of fighting a war for their existence increases, pray that the wealth of the nations—donations from believing Christians—will flow to Israel. Pray for the encouragement of those soldiers serving in the reserves who also own businesses and are facing the challenge of keeping them afloat.

Scripture

Then you shall see and become radiant, and your heart shall swell with joy; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you.

- Isaiah 60:5

Prayer Focus
Rejoice and give thanks that physical evidence of the authenticity of the Jewish claim to Jerusalem and the Temple Mount continues to be uncovered, despite the efforts of Muslims to hide these facts as if they were garbage. Remind the Lord that He has chosen the city of Jerusalem for His dwelling, and pray for His quick return.

Scripture

There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn. The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.

- Psalm 46:4–6

Prayer Focus
Pray for the safety and security of the residents of Judea and Samaria, the biblical heartland, as they have been fighting an “unofficial” war against terror for years. Ask the Lord to give these residents “eyes to see” and wisdom to know what to do when a threat appears. Give thanks that this particular plan was stopped before it could kill and maim Israeli school children.

Scripture

Blessed be the LORD my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.

- Psalm 144:1

Prayer Focus
Pray for the truth to emerge, once and for all: Hamas has no intention of negotiating or releasing the hostages without a complete surrender by Israel. Pray that Prime Minister Netanyahu would stand firm as he continues to insist on ending the war only when Israel is guaranteed that its citizens can live without fear of acts of terrorism by Hamas, an entity which seeks their annihilation.

Scripture

They encourage themselves in an evil matter; they talk of laying snares secretly; they say, “Who will see them?” They devise iniquities: “We have perfected a shrewd scheme.”

- Psalm 64:5–6a

Prayer Focus
Pray for open doors at the United Nations for filmmaker David Bedein, whose documentary “UNRWA at War” demonstrates the fact that young children are being taught to hate and even kill Jewish people. Pray that his five steps for change in UNRWA would be taken seriously and implemented without compromise.

Scripture

Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloodthirsty men. For look, they lie in wait for my life; the mighty gather against me, not for my transgression nor for my sin, O LORD.

- Psalm 59:2–3

Prayer Focus
Just as Israel must cut off the supply line of Hamas in the south, pray also for success in stopping the flow of weapons from Iran through Syria, eventually to be used against Israel by Hezbollah in the north. Pray for continued intelligence that will allow pinpoint accuracy in Israel’s strikes against weapons shipments from Iran. Pray for protection of Israeli pilots and planes as they carry out these strikes.

Scripture

Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD, the shield of your help and the sword of your majesty! Your enemies shall submit to you, and you shall tread down their high places.

- Deuteronomy 33:29

Prayer Focus
Remember the Shakuri family and the multitude of other Israelis who are grieving and mourning the deaths of loved ones. Ask the Lord, the God of all comfort, to touch each one in during these dark times of unthinkable loss.

Scripture

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

- Psalm 23:4

Prayer Focus
Pray for the Gazan citizens trapped under the brutal leadership of Hamas. Pray that they will have increasing courage to speak out and seek a government that will enable them to live and prosper rather than spend their days in poverty and fear.

Scripture

Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Who is the man who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good?

- Psalm 34:11–12

Prayer Focus
Although much of the world has turned against the Jewish people and the Land of Israel, offer prayers of thanksgiving that the God of Israel has not, nor will He ever, abandon them. Pray that they will be strengthened and encouraged as they read the Tanakh (OT) with its promises and reminders of the eternal, everlasting covenant God made with them. Give thanks for the many Bible-believing Christians who do continue to stand with Israel.

Scripture

Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the LORD.

- Psalm 31:24