Judea And Samaria?

Palestinian Terrorists fire rockets into Israel on a regular basis from Gaza. Now, with help from Iran they are trying to do the same thing from Judea and Samaria. The United States Government recently gave Iran ten billion dollars as part of a Prisoner Exchange Deal. Iran used part of this money to fund the Terror Group Hamas located in Judea and Samaria. In the past three months we know Hamas has fired at least six rockets into Israeli communities from Northern Judea and Samaria.

These types of reports are very disturbing for many reasons. Judea and Samaria are part of the land God gave to His Chosen People in Genesis 15:18. They are part of Israel! Now, Israeli communities are firing rockets upon each other with terror groups causing all the commotion.

We Need To Solicit Our Loving But Powerful God

To Eliminate Israel's Enemies

Please Join Us In Praying Psalm 18

Vs. 1 - I will love You, O Lord, my strength.

Vs. 2 - The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust.

Vs. 3 - I will call upon The Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.

Vs. 4 - The pangs of death encompassed me and the floods of ungodliness made me afraid.

Vs. 5 - The sorrows of Sheol surrounded me; the snares of death confronted me.

Vs, 6 - In my distress I called upon The Lord and cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, and my cry came before Him, even to His ears.

Vs. 17 - He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me.

Blessings,

Frank           

Psalm 122:6

The Title Verse says "Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem." We at For Zion's Sake Ministry have adopted this verse as the theme verse for our Ministry. What exactly does it mean to "Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem?"

We first need to define the "Peace Of Jerusalem." Most commonly people define Peace as the lack of war. However, the Hebrew definition means a comfortable atmosphere in all areas of a person's life knowing that Jehovah God is in control of that particular life. As a result, when we pray for The Peace Of Jerusalem we are presenting to Jehovah God all areas of unrest in Israel.

The following is a brief description of current situations in Israel that need our prayers for peace:

The leaders of Lebanon are allowing penetrations into Israel to make Israel appear weak.

Iran is supplying Lebanon, Syria and Gaza with rockets to attack Israel.

Palestinians are claiming Samaria as their state.

Judges in Israel have the authority to affect Knesset decisions.

Let Us Close Our Time Together By Praying Psalm 121

Vs. 1 - "I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence comes my help."

Vs. 2 - "My help comes from The Lord, Who made heaven and earth."

Vs. 3 - "He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber."

Vs. 4 - "Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep."

Blessings,

Frank

Danger For Israel

America and Iran have denied that there are negotiations happening between the two countries concerning a temporary Nuclear Agreement. Jerusalem refuses to accept these denials and are concerned about Israel's inability to influence the Biden Administration and Congress regarding Iran becoming a nuclear threat.

A Nuclear Agreement between Iran and other world powers would be a concern for Israel for the following reasons:

It would probably lift Sanctions against Iran.

Iran would bury its Nuclear Facilities under ground.

The United States might provide Iran with billions of dollars.

Israel will probably be the number one target of a nuclear Iran.

This Scenario Needs Our Fervent Prayers

Please Pray With Us Psalm 20

Vs. 1 - May The Lord answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of The God of Jacob defend you.

Vs. 2 - May He send you help from the sanctuary, and strengthen you out of Zion.

Vs. 4 - May He grant you according to your heart's desire and fulfill all your purpose.

Vs. 6 - Now I know that The Lord saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven with the saving strength of His right hand.

Vs. 7 - Some trust in chariots and some in horses; but we will remember the name of The Lord our God.

Vs. 8 - They have bowed down and fallen; but we have risen and stand upright.

Vs. 9 - Save, Lord! May the King answer us when we call.

Blessings,

Frank  

   

Time For Responsibility And Restraint

Israeli President Herzog called for calm and political co-operation over Judicial Reforms. This request came on the eve of the Tisha B'Av Fast in memory of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans 2,000 years ago. 

Religious Jews around the world observed a 24 Hour Fast between Wednesday night and Thursday night last week which was the anniversary of when in the year AD 70 the Temple was destroyed by Romans. This happened after much infighting among Jewish groups.

Currently in Israel, there are large demonstrations after the Knesset passed a portion of Judicial Reform. Segments of the Knesset has felt that the Supreme Court has had too much of an influence with the decisions made in the Knesset. This has resulted in the large demonstrations because some people feel the vote in the Knesset could result in ending the Supreme Court or at least limiting their influence.

Together, We Who Love Israel Need To

Pray Psalm 141 For Israel's Protection And Unity

Vs. 1 - Lord, I cry out to you; make haste to me! Give ear to my voice when I cry out to You.

Vs. 2 - Let my prayer be set before You as incense.

Vs. 3 - Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.

Vs. 4 - Do not incline my heart to any evil thing.

Vs. 8 - But my eyes are upon You, O God The Lord.

Vs. 9 - Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me and from the traps of the workers of iniquity.

Vs. 10 - Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I escape safely.

Blessings,

Frank

   

Mixed Messages

United States President Biden has sent mixed messages concerning the relationship between Israel and the United States. According to the New York Times Newspaper Biden said the United States and Israel relationship is in jeopardy but Israeli officials say this is fake news.

Last week Biden met with Israeli President Herzog and reports said the meeting was warm indicating strong bonds between Israel and the United States. Biden said, "This is a friendship that I believe is unbreakable." Also, Herzog addressed the United States Congress and was very well received.

Where did the mixed messages come from? A reporter for the New York Times claimed Biden told him opposite information due to Israel's proposed Judicial Reforms. Who do we believe? Looking at Herzog's positive trip to the United States, we believe the relationship between Israel and the United States is as strong as ever. Praise God!

We Can Keep This Relationship Strong

By Praying Psalm 122 Everyday!

Vs. 1 - "I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go into the house of The Lord.'"

Vs. 2 - "Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem!"

Vs. 3 - "Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together."

Vs. 4 - "Where the tribes go up, the tribes of The Lord, to the testimony of Israel, to give thanks to the name of The Lord."

Vs. 5 - "For thrones are set there for judgement, the thrones of the house of David."

Vs. 6 - "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem; may they prosper who love you."

Vs. 7 - "Peace be within your walls, prosperity within your palaces."

Vs. 8 - "For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, 'Peace be within you.'"

Vs. 9 - "Because of the house of The Lord our God, I will seek your good."

Blessings,

Frank

Netanyahu Caught Between Washington & Beijing

Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, spoke to the Israeli Knesset recently. His speech centered on strong ties between Israel and China. He said China disguises itself as an innovator but acts like thieves.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has received an invitation to visit China and has decided to accept this invitation. This decision has surprised many in Israel and Washington. China is most likely the only issue that the U.S. Congress agrees about since China is the number one enemy of the United States. Currently, Israel's new relationship with China appears to be affecting the close relationship of Israel and the United States.

We who love Israel and the United States and desire for their relationship to stay strong ask for you to join us at For Zion's Sake Ministry:

Praying The Following Verses Of Psalm 140

Vs. 1 - Deliver me, O Lord from evil men

Vs. 2 - Who plan evil things in their hearts

Vs. 4 - Keep me, O Lord from the hands of the wicked

Vs. 7 - O God The Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle

Vs. 8 - Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked

Vs. 13 - Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name

Blessings,

Frank 

Judea And Samaria?

Israel reported plans for an additional 5,700 settlement homes. This will bring the number of new residents in Judea and Samaria this year to 13,082. The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada disapprove. This is just the continuation of Anti-Semitism that is rampant around the world.

This raises the question - Is Judea and Samaria part of Israel? Absolutely YES! Genesis 15:18 says, "On the same day The Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying 'To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates.'" The land God gave to Abraham and his descendants {Jews} ran from Egypt to present day Iraq. This obviously included Judea and Samaria. Palestinians are trying to claim Samaria for themselves.

IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN - GOD WILL NOT ALLOW IT!

We Who Love And Support Israel Need To Pray Psalm 149

 For God To Protect The Jewish Residents Of Samaria

Vs. 1 - Praise The Lord! Sing To The Lord A New Song

Vs. 2 - Let Israel Rejoice In Their Maker; Let The Children Of Zion Be Joyful In Their King

Vs. 4 - For The Lord Takes Pleasure In His People 

Vs. 6 - Let The High Praises Of God Be In Their Mouth, And A Two-Edged Sword In Their Hand

Vs. 7 - To Execute Vengeance On The Nations 

Vs. 9 - To Execute On Them The Written Judgement - This Honor Have All His Saints, Praise The Lord!

Blessings,

Frank