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Editorial Special Section: Ramadan – 30 days of prayer for Muslims [3/1-3/30]
Date: March 1, 2025
Dear Global 24/7 Wall Intercessors, Peace be With You!
This year, Ramadan begins on the evening of February 28 and ends on the evening of March 30. All Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset, a time of spiritual exaltation for them. Billions of Muslims around the world will strive to get closer to Allah during Ramadan, fasting, praying, reflecting and gathering together. We also believe that this is the season when God wants to touch the hearts of Muslims.
This year we have chosen to pray for Muslims through the “30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World” provided by Crossroad Publication . We encourage everyone to pray and read a passage of scripture first, then meditate on a verse repeatedly, turning the scripture into prayer and action as a response. We will be reprinting a daily prayer guide for Muslims in the “Critical Events” section of this magazine starting March 1st.
During the month of Ramadan, let us meditate on how to fulfill the great commission entrusted by God in our daily lives. May God bless your dedication and hard work.
Sincerely, The Global 24/7 Prayer Wall Editorial Team
Editorial Special Section: Jennifer LeClaire: What Kim Clement Saw for 2025
Message: Jennifer LeClaire Date : June 14, 2014 Source: YouTube video
Editorial Special Section: Dutch Sheets: Two Common Misperceptions Regarding Prayer
Message:Dutch Sheets Date: February 28, 2025 Source: GiveHim15
Some common misperceptions regarding prayer hinder many believers’ intercession. One of them is that we must “wrestle” with God until He yields and gives us what we desire. The verses used to teach this are from Genesis 32:22-32, where Jacob wrestled all night with the angel of the Lord. Many a dynamic message has been preached, using the words of Jacob as an example of how we should pray: “I will not let you go unless you bless me” (verse 26).
Editorial Special Section: American Campus Revival: “6,011 Universities Are Praying”! Taiwan is Also “Heating Up”
Date: February 28, 2025 Source: Christian Today
Over the past two years, CBN News has been following many of the revitalization efforts on American college campuses:
According to Intervarsity, an evangelical Christian student movement with affiliated groups on college campuses, the number of students choosing to follow Christ increased by 33% last year (2024) ;
Editorial Special Section: Ricci Johnson-Wilson: “Katanusso & Metanaoe—the Piercing and the Turning”
Message : Ricci Johnson-Wilson Date : February 18, 2025 Source: World for Jesus Ministries
I’d like to share the following vision the Lord gave me prior to the election and then elaborate on some of the additional things He’s given me since this word to help bring clarity and direction for us as children of God, Ambassadors of His Kingdom, and intercessors.
Editorial Special Section: 【Voice of Fig】 Prophetic Message 578515 Awakening. Pruning
Message : Jenny Lee Date : January 15, 2025 Source: YouTube video
2025 Key Scriptures
- Psalm 25
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- A Psalm of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
- O my God, I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, and do not let my enemies triumph over me.
- None who wait for you will be put to shame; but those who deal treacherously without cause will be put to shame.
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Editorial Special Section: Purim 2025 Will Usher in a “Blood Moon”!
Date: January 9, 2025 Source: Christian Today
Two of the Next Three Blood Moons will Fall on Purim
In the coming months, the sky will be filled with four remarkable events: three blood moons and a total solar eclipse . The blood moons correspond to important festivals in Israel.
Declaration Prayer: For President Trump and His Team [Update]
We declare in the name of Jesus :
- God will continue to bless and protect President Trump and his family, as well as the “scepter of justice” that God has raised up to support him in his government.
- The blood of Jesus covers them and those close to President Trump, bind and drive away any witchcraft or spells cast on them.
- The Holy Spirit continues to pour out and personally guide President Trump. He grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God. ( Lu 2:52 )
- The seven spirits of God are manifested in President Trump’s life ( Isaiah 11:1-3 ), giving him keen insight and discernment, judging the situation, and resolutely continuing to fulfill his call.
Declaration Prayer: Declaration for the Month of Adar
Editor’s note: Adar – the twelfth month of the Jewish sacred calendar, the sixth month of the civil year 5785, corresponding to March 1, 2025 to March 29, 2025 in the Gregorian calendar.
In the name of Jesus I declare :
- I am full of the Lord’s grace!
- The Holy Spirit will continually give me good things and words of grace to speak.
- I embrace my identity as a warrior of God, and God will provide for me.
- The more I celebrate, the more I step into my true identity.
- The happier I am, the more the “mask” falls off.
- When I feel anxious about provision, I immediately declare God to be my provider.
- The joy of the Lord is my strength, and my laughter will break the barrenness and activate the fulfillment of God’s promises.
- Depression and discouragement have no place in me.
- Jesus sets me free. For any remaining bondage in my life, deliverance is already underway.
- I celebrate the goodness of God and every command coming against me is broken in the name of Jesus.
- I forgive those who “cursed” me. I break all false declarations in my life.
- I am the leader! I am rising!
(Adapted from Ramadan – 30 days of prayer for Muslims [3/1-3/30])
Declaration Prayer: Watchmen Decree
Editor’s Note: This article is excerpted from the prayer post of “Give Him 15 ” on 2022/7/6 by prayer leader Dutch Sheets.
As a Patriot of faith, I attest my allegiance first and foremost to the kingdom of God and the Great Commission. Secondly, I agree to be a watchman over our nation concerning its people and their rights to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
WHEREAS:
- we, the Church, are God’s governing Body on the earth
- we have been given legal power and authority from heaven
- we are God’s ambassadors and spokespeople over the earth
- through the power of God, we are His world influencers
- because of our covenant with God, we are equipped and delegated by Him to destroy every attempted advance of the enemy
WE MAKE OUR DECLARATIONS:
- We decree that America’s executive branch of government will honor God and defend the Constitution.
- We decree that our legislative branch (Congress) will write only laws that are righteous and constitutional.
- We decree that our judicial system will issue rulings that are biblical and constitutional.
- We declare that we stand against wokeness, the occult, and every evil attempt against our nation.
- We declare that we now take back our God-given freedoms, according to our Constitution.
- We declare that we take back influence at the local level in our communities.
- We decree that we take back and permanently control positions of influence and leadership in each of the **Seven Mountains.
- We decree that the blood of Jesus covers and protects our nation. It protects and separates us for God.
- We declare that our nation is energy independent.
- We declare that America is strong spiritually, financially, militarily and technologically.
- We decree that evil carries no power, authority or rights in our land nor over our people.
- We decree that we will operate in unity, going beyond denominational lines in order to accomplish the purposes of God for our nation.
- And we decree that AMERICA SHALL BE SAVED!
We know this country was founded on Judeo-Christian principles. We know the truth; therefore, we stand for truth and will NEVER be deceived! We will NEVER stop fighting!
We will NEVER, EVER, EVER give up or give in!
We WILL take our country back.
We WILL honor the ONE TRUE GOD, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob! AMERICA SHALL BE SAVED!
Pray for America: Our Prayers Are Being Answered
Editor’s Note: This article is reprinted from Dutch Sheets’ “Give Him 15” post on Febuary 27th.
【 Current Events/Background: Yesterday, President Trump asked Scott Turner, HUD Secretary and former Associate Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church (Plano, TX), to open the first cabinet meeting of this term with prayer. Here is Mr. Turner’s prayer: …Detailed Reading】
【 Prayer 】
Father, thank You for a President who will ask for prayer, requesting Your presence and blessings on his cabinet meetings. Thank You that there are members of his team who know You well enough to pray this prayer. We know there are several true believers on the President’s team; thank You for placing them there.
We join them in humbling ourselves before You, asking for Your presence and anointing. We ask for this not only in the White House and other government meetings, but also for our entire nation. Hover over America, releasing Your power to bring the transformation we need. Cause a mighty revival to take place in the government of America. Cleanse, transform, and bring about true relationships with You. We declare in intercession, “You are welcome in this nation…everywhere!”
Protect those in our government from harm, as well as their families and staff. Keep them under the “Iron Dome” shield of faith. And protect our nation from the evil individuals – both within and outside our government – who want to divide us. This is disgusting and a great evil; please remove their voices and heal our land of this division.
And Lord, continue to expose fraud, theft, and corruption in our government. Reveal the hypocrisy of those who oppose it. Please remove them. We decree that He who has begun a good work in America will finish it.
All of this we ask in Yeshua’s name, for He is our access to You. Amen.
Pray for America: Joel’s Army Prayer Points (3/2)
Editor’s note: This article is the focus of the “World for Christ” ministry led by Nita Johnson to pray for the United States on Feb 23rd, for your reference and prayer.
- Worship God
- Pray for Awakening, Revolution & Reformation. Church, arise!
- Pray for Trump Admin/Cabinet, Elon Musk protection, wisdom, discernment, in each step God has given him to Make America Great Again. Pray for grace and unity for the nation in this time of uprooting corruption. One Nation Under God!
- Pray for the economy, protection and stability at every level as they expose and uproot corruption. Keep the US dollar the reserve currency
- Pray to uproot witchcraft in America as a whole. Target the media, the schools, the Church.
- Pray for Media- Soros, media matters, USAID – the weight is about to fall!
- Pray for Education – implementation at state levels of Pres. Trump’s Executive Order regarding no federal funding of schools pushing transgender, CRT.
- Pray about Abortion at the state levels. Include easy access vending machines with abortion pills
- Pray about Human trafficking worldwide, shut down the border. Stop drug trafficking, export gang members.
- Pray for Russia / Ukraine peace talks and Zelensky to change his mind about pursuing peace. Pray for the involvement of Blackrock, Vanguard, State Street, deeply entrenched in this war. Pray to bring their efforts down. Pray for the deception of the media’s narrative to come into the light of truth. Pray for an outcry to bring this war to an end.
Pray for Israel: A New Day for Gaza: Praying into the Possibilities
Editor’s Note : This article is reprinted from a post by Light of Zion on February 23.
Over 500 days have passed of Israel’s full scale war with Hamas, not to mention Hezbollah, as well as ongoing contention with the Houthis and especially, Iran. It’s a sobering reality, but there is hope. A new future for Gaza may be on the horizon, one filled with fresh possibilities
Critical Event: Trump Returns and The World Turns Right (Part 2) – Germany’s Conservative Parties Won the Election and The Far Right Rises Unprecedentedly
【Background of Current Events: It has been a month since Trump took office, and the effect of turning the global trend to the right is taking place. The thrilling speech delivered by U.S. Vice President Cyril Vance in Munich, Germany a week ago awakened European people to the values of freedom of speech and belief . As expected, the Christian Conservative Union (CDU) won a landslide victory in Germany’s parliamentary election on February 23. .…Detailed Reading】
- Jeremiah 1:10 “Behold, today I have established you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out and to pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.”
- Hosea 10:2 “Sow for yourselves righteousness, and reap lovingkindness. Now is the time to seek the LORD; break up your fallow ground, until he comes and rains righteousness upon you.”
- Psalm 97:9 “For you, LORD, are high above all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.”
【Prayer】
- Lord! Thank You for using Germany to bring about the Reformation in dark Europe more than 500 years ago, so that believers could understand: “For by grace we are saved, through faith; and this not from ourselves, it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8) . You also used Germany to start up the Moravian Brethren’s 24-hour prayer watch that lasted for 100 years, which influenced revivals in various parts of Europe and America. We declare that Germany will be restored to God’s original intent and destiny and become a beacon of European revival in the last days.
- Lord! We pray that Germany will enter a major cleansing, and that all thoughts and cultures that are not in line with God’s will will be removed. We declare that righteousness from God will be replanted to harvest mercy. Righteousness will rain down on you.
- Lord! May Your name be exalted among the nations! Be lifted up in the whole earth!
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!
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Pray for the Indigenous People:Determination in the Fire of War – The Earthly Firstborn and the Spiritual Firstborn Stand Together
【Current events/Background: We reported here that the “Indigenous Embassy of Jerusalem” (IEJ) was established in Israel on February 1 this year, and held a simple opening ceremony (to read related reports, please click here ), and planned The grand opening of the “Jerusalem Aboriginal Embassy” to be held on October 27 this year. Indigenous people from all over the world were invited to wear their own outfits and bring gifts to Israel, stand with Israel, speak for Israel, and support God’s chosen people.…Detailed Reading 】
- Isaiah 40:1-2 “Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. 2 Speak comfort to Jerusalem and proclaim to her that her days of war are fulfilled and her sins are forgiven her. You will receive double punishment from the hand of the Lord for all your sins!”
- Jeremiah 55:5 They will visit Zion and face it and say, Come, join yourself to the LORD for a covenant that will never be forgotten. 』
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- The earthly firstborn and the spiritual firstborn stand together: Heavenly Father, the indigenous people represent the Gentiles of the nations, who came to Jerusalem to stand with the Judahs during Israel’s difficult times. They comfort and comfort Your people! They are to visit Zion and enter into the covenant of union with Your Beloved. May your heart also be comforted! When the indigenous people (the earthly firstborn) and the Jews (the spiritual firstborn) stand together in Jerusalem, worshiping and praising together, the two become one, and the glory of heaven will fill the entire holy city. Peace is no longer just a luxury, the Lord His ways will be taught to all nations.
- We declare in the name of Jesus Christ,
- There is no lack or fear in love. This journey of love to Israel for the indigenous people will be filled with your loving presence, abundant supply, complete peace, and great joy.
- The arrival of the earthly firstborn natives will bring breakthroughs in the spiritual world and the natural world, and all things on earth will be revived.
- The earthly firstborn Aboriginal people share the joys and sorrows of the spiritual firstborn Israel and will bring the nations into alignment with God’s will.
- Next year, more indigenous peoples and remnants from all nations will come to Israel to prepare the way for the glorious King!
In the name of Christ Jesus, Amen!
Pray For Church
Pray for Participating Churches and Pastors on Regional 24/7 Prayer Walls
【Editor’s Note: The 24/7 prayer walls listed here are especially for local churches and pastors. If you are committed to watch on the regional walls, simply click on the link listed below to connect to the local prayer wall. 】
- East Coast 24/7 Prayer Wall – Prayers for Local Churches & Leaders
- Bread Of Life Christian Church in ShiLin
- NZ Awaken the Dawn
Related Events and Prayer Background
Editorial Special Section: Purim 2025 Will Usher in a “Blood Moon”!
Date: January 9, 2025 Source: Christian Today
Two of the Next Three Blood Moons will Fall on Purim
In the coming months, the sky will be filled with four remarkable events: three blood moons and a total solar eclipse . The blood moons correspond to important festivals in Israel.
- The first blood moon will be on March 14 , 2025. There will be a total lunar eclipse of the blood moon over North and South America , and the moon will appear bloody for more than an hour . The Jewish festival of Purim will be celebrated at that time. The festival comes from the Book of Esther in the Bible, when the people celebrated their escape from the murderous hands of Haman, a minister of the enemy Persian Empire (modern-day Iran).
- The second blood moon will appear over Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia for about 82 minutes on September 7 this fall (2025) . It will be two weeks before the Jewish New Year (September 23-24), and the important festivals that will follow include the Day of Awe/Yom Kippur (October 2) and the Feast of Tabernacles (October 7).
- The third blood moon will occur directly on Purim, March 3 next year (2026) .
- After three blood moons, a total solar eclipse will occur in August 2026 , which will be visible from Europe and Russia .
Left image: The blood moon is formed when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, causing a total lunar eclipse. The sunlight cannot reach the Moon, but when passing through the Earth’s atmosphere, the blue-violet light is scattered, leaving only red light, which is deflected to the Moon’s surface where there is no direct sunlight, turning the Moon red. Right: Rev. John Hagee, founder of Christians United in Israel and author of the book Four Blood Moons.
The Talmud considers the Celestial Phenomenon as a Sign from God. The Blood Moon Marks a “Critical Moment” in History.
For a long time, “lunar and solar eclipses” have been regarded by Jews as “signs from God.”
- According to the Messianic Prophecy Bible Project , the Talmud states that the rabbis taught that “when an eclipse of the sun (occurs), it is a bad sign for idolaters; and when an eclipse of the moon (occurs), it is a bad sign for Israel, for Israel counts by the moon, and idolaters count by the sun.”
- Hank Kunneman, pastor of Lord of Hosts Church in Nebraska, said the blood moon phenomenon does “happen on schedule” as the Bible says, and is consistent with “God’s timetable” and marks “critical moments.”
- John Hagee, founder of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), an American pastor, also pointed out that over the years, the appearance of the blood moon has been particularly related to Israel, foreshadowing major events in Israel, the Middle East and even the world.
- On November 8, 2022, a blood moon were visible in places including the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. This will be the first total lunar eclipse on election night in American history. 《Related report》The blood moon will reappear tonight! American church leaders believe that the midterm elections in the United States have spiritual significance
- When (2022) Benjamin Netanyahu returned as Prime Minister of Israel, Pastor Kunneman believed that “this heralded the coming of a new era.”
- Looking back at history, there was a Blood Moon Tetrad (Editor’s note: Blood Moon Tetrad is an astronomical term, meaning four total lunar eclipses within two consecutive years) between 2014 and 2015 , and each Blood Moon corresponded to a Jewish festival: the first night of Passover on April 15, 2014, the first night of Sukkot on October 8, the second night of Passover on April 4, 2015, and the second night of Sukkot on September 28. During this period, the world was experiencing the rise of the terrorist organization IS and the controversial Iranian nuclear issue (Editor’s note: the “Iranian nuclear issue” is an international issue caused by Iran’s development of the nuclear industry since 1950. It became a potential fuse for the US-Iran war in 2006. On April 2, 2015, Iran and the six countries involved in the Iranian nuclear issue reached the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for a systematic solution).
Blood Moons Always Appear after “Big Events” that Begin in Tragedy and End in Triumph.
- Rev. Hagee is the author of Four Blood Moons: Something is About to Change . He said, “Every blood moon is accompanied by something that ‘begins with tragedy and ends with victory .'” Over the centuries, there have been three high-profile quadruple eclipse cycles that have been accompanied by major Jewish events and milestones in world history: 1493-1494, 1949-1950, and 1967-1968 .
- In 1492 , the Jews suffered severe persecution and were expelled from Spain. Between 1492 and 1502, Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean four times and discovered the New World of America, which eventually became an important safe haven for the Jews.
- On May 14, 1948 , David Ben-Gurion, president of the World Zionist Organization and the Jewish Society for Israel, declared that “the Jewish state is established in the homeland of Israel, called the State of Israel,” fulfilling Jeremiah 16:15, “ And I will bring them again into the land which I gave to their fathers, saith the Lord. “
Jeremiah 16:14 also states: “The days are coming when they will no longer swear, ‘The Lord lives,’ who brought the Israelites up out of the land of Egypt; but ‘ The Lord lives, ’ who brought the Israelites up out of the land of the north and out of all the lands where he had driven them .”
“A thousand years after the destruction of their nations, God supernaturally brought the Jews from 66 countries, and a nation was born in one day. This is a supernatural event that happened after the tragedy of the Holocaust,” Hage said.
- Finally , in 1967 , Israel recaptured its capital, Jerusalem, in the Six-Day War, which many believe was an important precursor to the eventual construction of the Third Temple of the Jewish people (the Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD).
The Messianic Bible states that these blood moons appear after major events, and are like a confirmation from God, saying “I did it,” and meaning that many things will follow. “The sky is God’s billboard, and He is always sending signals to Earth,” Haji said.
The next quadruple eclipse cycle will occur in 2032-2033 , exactly 2,000 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ , with the last two blood moons falling in the middle of the Jewish festivals (Passover on April 14, 2033 to the Feast of Tabernacles on October 8, 2033).
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Editorial Special Section: Jennifer LeClaire: What Kim Clement Saw for 2025
Message: Jennifer LeClaire Date : June 14, 2014 Source: YouTube video
Kim Clement (2014/06/14)
Shaking the Democrats and Republicans
The Automotive Industry Will Rise
News Media Will Change Dramatically
America’s Families Will Be Restored
The Holy Spirit is Poured Out On the Roman Catholic Church
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Editorial Special Section: Dutch Sheets: Two Common Misperceptions Regarding Prayer
Message:Dutch Sheets Date: February 28, 2025 Source: GiveHim15
Some common misperceptions regarding prayer hinder many believers’ intercession. One of them is that we must “wrestle” with God until He yields and gives us what we desire. The verses used to teach this are from Genesis 32:22-32, where Jacob wrestled all night with the angel of the Lord. Many a dynamic message has been preached, using the words of Jacob as an example of how we should pray: “I will not let you go unless you bless me” (verse 26).
However, Jacob’s wrestling with God is not presented as an example of how to pray. In this encounter, God and Jacob were after different things, which is why it lasted through the night. Jacob wanted protection from Esau; God desired a nature change in Jacob. Not understanding this makes the angel’s question to Jacob seem silly. “What is your name?” (Verse 27). Doesn’t it seem strange that in the midst of this “wrestling match” Jacob and his opponent began having a nice little conversation, trying to get acquainted?
That isn’t what was actually occurring, of course; the angel knew Jacob’s name! God wanted and needed Jacob to acknowledge the truth about his nature, which was described by the meaning of his name. The Amplified Translation makes this very clear: “[The Man] asked him, What is your name? And [in shock of realization, whispering) he said, Jacob [supplanter, schemer, trickster, swindler]!” (Genesis 32:27).
The revelation of his sinful nature and subsequent confession were what the Lord needed from Jacob. Grace followed immediately, producing a nature change in Jacob; his name was then also changed to Israel. Jacob’s “prevailing” (verse 28) was NOT an overcoming of God’s reluctance, nor was it the securing of protection from Esau. God had already promised him that he would bring him home safely (Genesis 28:15). It was prevailing over his conniving nature and becoming the “Israel” God needed him to be. Our Jacob nature wrestles with God; our Israel nature partners with Him.
Importunity
Another misconception regarding prayer is that we can manipulate, persuade, or “talk God into” moving on our behalf. Most would not admit to this underlying belief, but their practice of prayer and their theology demonstrate its existence. This theology is based on what is commonly referred to as “the prayer of importunity” from Luke 11:5-13. In this passage, a man received an unexpected guest at midnight but had no food with which to prepare him a meal, a very important custom of that day. So, he knocked on the door of a friend, awakened him, and asked for some bread to give the visitor. The response of the awakened friend, in the King James (and other) versions of Scripture, was: “I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth” (Luke 11:8).
With this translation of Christ’s words, God is presented as a “friend” who doesn’t really want to be bothered by our requests, but because we annoy Him with our persistence, He finally yields and gives us what we want. Are we to actually believe God answers our prayers to keep us from annoying Him?! Or that our persistence is to overcome His reluctance?
The answer is an emphatic, “NO!” We are not instructed to persist against God, and He is not annoyed by our approach to His throne of grace.
The problem comes from the use of the word “importunity” to translate the Greek word anaideia used in Luke 11:8. This Greek word actually means “shamelessness” or “bold unashamedness.” Aidos, the root word, means “modesty or shame” and is translated as such in 1 Timothy 2:9. Here in Luke 11, the word is in its negative form, making it “without modesty or shame.” Here is a more literal translation of Luke 11:5-8 from the Disciples Literal New Testament:
“And He said to them, ‘Which of you will have a friend, and will go to him at midnight and say to him, “Friend, lend me three loaves-of-bread, because my friend came to me from a journey and I do not have what I will set-before him”; and that one, having responded from inside says “Do not be causing me troubles. The door has already been locked, and my children are with me in bed. I am not able, having arisen, to give it to you”? I say to you: even though he will not, having arisen, give to him because of being his friend, yet because of his shamelessness he will, having been raised, give to him as much as he needs.’”
Darby’s New Testament, another very literal translation, uses the same phrase: “because of his shamelessness.”
The Bible Hub confirms this, stating the following regarding this word and passage:
“In the context of the New Testament, [anaideia] often conveys a sense of tenacity or audacity in approaching God, particularly in prayer. This word suggests a kind of boldness that is not hindered by social conventions or fear of impropriety.
“Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of “aidōs” (shame or modesty) was highly valued as a social virtue. It was considered important to maintain one’s honor and reputation by adhering to societal norms. The prefix “an” negates this concept, indicating a behavior that goes against these norms. In the context of the New Testament, this term is used positively to describe a kind of spiritual boldness that is encouraged in one’s relationship with God.”
The point of Christ’s illustration is the same as that of Hebrews 4:16: we are to approach God with bold confidence, knowing He is our Friend and Father, and desires to give us grace and mercy. We are to ask “according to His will” (1 John 5:14), not try and “wrestle” from Him something He might not want to give. We are partners with God, laborers together with Him (2 Corinthians 6:1), not at war with Him! We storm the gates of hell (Isaiah 28:6; Matthew 16:18), not the gates of heaven. Yes, persistence in prayer is necessary, but not to overcome God’s reluctance. This is vital to know and remember.
Pray with me:
Father, Your Word tells us that through faith and patience, we inherit Your promises (Hebrews 6:12). Perseverance is absolutely needed in our prayer efforts, but this is not to talk You into doing things for us. We wrestle against principalities and powers, rulers of darkness, and wicked spirits – not with You (Ephesians 6:12). We are Your family and friends, empowered by Holy Spirit to partner with You.
We have persisted in our partnering prayers and decrees to see America revived and transformed. We have done so to release the worldwide revival on the horizon. We will not falter, will not yield to hope-deferred or weariness of heart, and will not lose faith. We are channels of Your will into the earth, the pipeline through which the oil of Your Spirit flows, conduits of Your power. We will not allow the flow to stop. We command it forth again today, declaring “Kingdom and will of God, come forth! Manifest in the Earth.”
Will of God: manifest in our nation’s government. Manifest in our homes and schools. Manifest in our children, bringing millions of them into Your family in this hour. Manifest in our bodies, bringing healing. Manifest in our minds and emotions, breaking confusion and deception off of millions.
Manifest in the nations of the earth bringing change and worldwide revival. Manifest in the Middle East against the prince of Persia and other principalities. Manifest against the veil blinding the eyes of billions of people; open their eyes to the light of the gospel.
All of this, we pray and decree in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whose we are and whom we serve.
Our decree:
We decree that God is for us, not against us. He is our Friend and Father, and we are always welcome at His throne.
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Editorial Special Section: American Campus Revival: “6,011 Universities Are Praying”! Taiwan is Also “Heating Up”
Date: February 28, 2025 Source: Christian Today
Over the past two years, CBN News has been following many of the revitalization efforts on American college campuses:
According to Intervarsity, an evangelical Christian student movement with affiliated groups on college campuses, the number of students choosing to follow Christ increased by 33% last year (2024) ;
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has seen its ” highest number of salvations” since the pandemic began, and Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) recently surpassed the one million mark for its global commitment to Christianity .
” It has truly been an incredible season of (revival) for college campus ministry since Asbury, ” CBN described it this way.
Just last week, thousands of Ohio State University students were touched by the Holy Spirit and nearly 2,000 of them decided to give their hearts to Jesus. Coincidentally, earlier in February, more than 2,000 students at the University of Kentucky were touched by the gospel message, and many were “spontaneously baptized.” “God is moving in this generation, and we know He’s just getting started!”
Let Revival Sweep our Nation
“I am so grateful to see everyone who has accepted Jesus Christ by faith and surrendered their life to Him. ’ Pray for the lives of these young people and for ‘revival to sweep across our nation !’” International evangelist Pastor Franklin Graham shared joyfully.
Unite US said its group has been praying for revival at the University of Kentucky for months. “A local student group organized weekly prayer meetings and walked 42 miles on Saturdays to pray for the campus,” said Tonya Prewett, founder of Unite US. They called the action the “Jericho Marches” and saw “the walls come down” (referring to concrete spiritual results). “We know this is just the beginning of God’s work.”
This year (2025) marks the 202nd anniversary of the National College Day of Prayer, which calls on “multi-generational” people to pray for lost souls in colleges and universities. Participating units said that hundreds of students are fasting and praying for 40 days, eager to see spiritual transformation in the places where they are.
This year, the American College Prayer Day is also going global , inviting members of God from all countries to pray for the 250 million college students around the world. This is an unprecedented call to action —because as students move forward, our country moves forward. We believe that we must unite together in prayer to see true revival break out on campuses around the world!
“We believe that what we are seeing at Ohio State, Kentucky and (Texas) A&M will be the ‘normal story’ of what God is doing on campuses across America .”
The American Christian Body, church leaders, and CDOP colleagues are convinced that the spiritual awakening will trigger a change that will “impact generations to come . ” Participants believe that through these actions, God is drawing the next generation to Himself , especially young people aged 18 to 22 on college campuses – which is very important.
He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse. (Malachi 4:6) The young people’s worldview is being shaped and becoming their lives. God is touching and marking this group of people. “We believe that as these students are ‘marked by Jesus’ over the next 30, 40, and 50 years, who they become and what they do will shape the trajectory of America. ” The picture on the right shows students eager to experience campus revival, filling the 2,500 seats of Rudder Auditorium on the “University Day of Prayer” in the United States. (Photo/CBN screenshot)
Losing a Key Campus Means Losing the Future
More than 200 years ago, a group of American college students prayed for their campus and culture, forming the “College Day of Prayer” on the fourth Thursday of February, which lasted for decades. In 2009, a group of people with lofty ideals revived this tradition and continued to hold prayer gatherings.
At that time, Dave Warn, director of the initiating organization “Collegiate Impact”, said that the daily worship habits of college students in the past have been replaced by secular festivals and false gods, the spiritual atmosphere on campus has faded, and the power of darkness has gradually enveloped it .
Today’s college students will be tomorrow’s shining leaders, but the number of those who will develop into servants of God may be decreasing, leading them to feel that “losing a critical campus means losing the future (of God’s kingdom)” .
Based on this profound insight, “Collegiate Impact” began to unite universities, colleges, missionary groups, etc. in hundreds of cities to jointly promote “University Prayer Day.” The depth of prayer varies from school to school, but the most important thing is to spread the Word of God and call on members across the United States to join in and allow the Holy Spirit to work.
To this day, the fire on the altar has not been extinguished , and the fire of campus revival is burning brighter and brighter! Time and again, news of revival actions came out, accompanied by the exposure of testimonies of thousands of students who dedicated their lives to Jesus, which inspired the brothers and sisters in the United States.
Taiwan’s Campus Revival is also Heating Up
The camera moves to Taiwan, where the call for “100,000 Nazarite Youths” continues. This year, the campus revival “Operation Beacon” will kick off in Tainan on March 1, and the “3/10-28 National Youth Prayer Connection – Watching for the City” will extend all the way to the 329 Youth Kaidao Gathering… and so on.
All of these actions are in the hope of raising up the next generation that is set apart for God and loves the Lord madly , going into campuses and young people’s fields together, bringing out the power of prayer, and walking in line with God’s will – Taiwan has entered its destiny . This year, the American College Prayer Day went global, inviting members of God from all over the world to pray for the 250 million college students around the world. This is an unprecedented call to action.
History is in the Hands of Intercessors
“From last year to this year, it was not initiated by humans, but the work of the Holy Spirit.” Taiwan’s kingdom pastors encourage every child of God not to be just a bystander or cheerleader, but to participate in the “21-day fasting and prayer for the country” from March 10 to 30 this year through fasting and prayer. In particular, the influence of fasting and praying as a team is very great, and this fasting and prayer must be full of faith, unity, joy and gratitude.
Taiwan has launched one Nazirite youth gathering after another. Pastors have seen that the church has “responded enthusiastically” to the work of the Holy Spirit in the younger generation , thus bringing about a new wave of heights and patterns—fighting for the country— history is in the hands of intercessors .
The church is “united across generations” and works together for revival.
In March of last year (2024), churches across Taiwan implemented a 21-day fasting and prayer campaign for the nation. A student also shared his testimony. During the prayer, he saw a raging fire burning in his own university. He prayed, ” Please ask the Lord to visit me personally and revive my campus .” Afterwards, he really saw “transformation” happening on his campus.
- Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations . (Psalm 90:1)
- All generations will praise your deeds; they will tell of your mighty acts. (Psalm 145:4)
- I will establish my covenant between me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God to you and to your descendants after you. (Genesis 17:7)
God’s desire for revival is not to stop at just one generation; He wants to be the God of all generations. God’s plan for the kingdom must continue from generation to generation, just as Joshua took over and led God’s people into the promised land and Elisha received double the anointing to serve that generation. Living in the difficult last days today, we must work together to bless and build the next generation of you and me, so that each generation will be stronger than the previous one, and each generation will be revived beyond the previous one! The picture on the right shows the churches “responding enthusiastically” to the work of the Holy Spirit in the younger generation, with the churches “uniting across generations” and working together for revival.
We believe that God is preparing young people from all over the world, including Taiwan, to become holy and precious vessels fit for the Lord’s use. Pray together.
God, Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Please continue to grant cross-generational unity, so that revival can come to the land we love, and allow young people to become Your holy vessels for revival, to bless Taiwan and all nations. To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all ages forever and ever! Amen. ( Ephesians 3:21 )
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Editorial Special Section: Ricci Johnson-Wilson: “Katanusso & Metanaoe—the Piercing and the Turning”
Message : Ricci Johnson-Wilson Date : February 21, 2025 Source: World for Jesus Ministries
Acts 2:1-12 AMPC
1 And when the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all assembled together in one place, 2 When suddenly there came a sound from heaven like the rushing of a violent tempest blast, and it filled the whole house in which they were sitting. 3 And there appeared to them tongues resembling fire, which were separated and distributed and which settled on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled (diffused throughout their souls) with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other (different, foreign) languages (tongues), as the Spirit kept giving them clear and loud expression (in each tongue in appropriate words). 5 Now there were then residing in Jerusalem Jews, devout and God-fearing men from every country under heaven.
6 And when this sound was heard, the multitude came together and they were astonished and bewildered, because each one heard them (the apostles) speaking in his own (particular) dialect. 7 And they were beside themselves with amazement, saying, Are not all these who are talking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own (particular) dialect to which we were born? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and (the province of) Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and the transient residents from Rome, both Jews and the proselytes (to Judaism from other religions), 11 Cretans and Arabians too—we all hear them speaking in our own native tongues (and telling of) the mighty works of God! 12 And all were beside themselves with amazement and were puzzled and bewildered, saying one to another, What can this mean?
Let’s stop here for a moment and consider the passage I just read:
The empire at this point was fairly unified under the Greek language, however, there were regional and tribal languages and dialects. The Apostles were speaking in those languages, the wonders of God!
The Temple area was very large, historians say as much as 35 acres. To put that into perspective, a football field is 1.32 acres. Yet, here we are on Pentecost, and the multitude is drawn in by the WIND of the SPIRIT as He rushed through the Temple area. The pilgrims stood at the base of the upper room where the disciples had been praying for the last ten days. God orchestrated this whole event! Now that the crowds were brought in by the Spirit, the Awakening… God was opening the disciple’s aka “Galilean’s” mouths to proclaim the Wonderful Works of God! And this miracle opened their hearts to hear, in faith, the piercing message Peter was going to bring forth!
One commentator says of Galileans: they were seen as uncultured and poor speakers; now however, they spoke eloquently in other languages. Galileans had difficulty pronouncing gutturals and had the habit of swallowing syllables when speaking so they were looked down upon by the people of Jerusalem as being provincial. It is interesting to me that the Lord chose these Galileans knowing He was calling them to be public speakers and how they would be perceived and received.
The Gift He promised, the Comforter, the Helper, the One Who would transform these Galileans, Jesus’ disciples into eloquent public speakers, as Apostles of Jesus Christ, was here and He was opening hearts and minds to hear the truth!!!
Only the Spirit of the Lord could do such a miraculous thing! He would, through these unrefined Galileans, open the eyes of those who were spiritually blind on this powerful Pentecost. The explosive impact of His Awakening is the catalyst of this revival that will hit these devout Jews and spread like wildfire!
Who was there? Who were these devout Jews?
A little history:
They were Devout Jews who travelled from all over the known world faithfully to attend the three pilgrimage feasts. These are descendants of the Northern Kingdom who had been taken into captivity under the Assyrians in the 7th Century BC, or perhaps those from the Judah—the Southern Kingdom—who were taken in the Babylonian captivity in the 5th Century BC under King Nebuchadnezzar. They survived and many would even begin thriving once the Babylonians overthrew the Assyrian kingdom. Jewish inhabitants settled in and developed communities among the Babylonians. The Babylonians were not necessarily friends of the Israelites, but remember, Daniel was third in power in Babylon and his friends, Shadrach, Meshack and Abendigo were lifted into providential leadership throughout Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar.
After the Medo-Persians took Babylon, we saw the rise of the Persian Kings, among them Cyrus. 150 years before Cyrus was even born, Isaiah prophesied that he would release them out of their captivity (Isaiah 44:28, Isaiah 45:1). Ezra, Nehemiah, Micah, Zechariah, Malachi, all trickled back to Jerusalem because Cyrus had allowed them to be released. However, of the 1.5 million Jewish nationals who lived throughout the Medo-Persian Empire, only 50,000 returned to rebuild the Temple and Jerusalem.
I remember years ago thinking, why would they stay? Why would they not return when the opportunity arose? After 70 or so years, they had built their lives, developed community, established themselves in their environment and were content to remain in the Medo-Persian Empire. Yet, God still had a plan for His people, in their respective communities, they became successful, they also converted people to Judaism. They were influencing others with the wonderful works of God. That reach was about to expand to a whole new level!
Generations later, on this day, when Holy Spirit is released, we have this incredible marker in time and they are about to be influenced by the Spirit of the Lord with the message of the Gospel in such a powerful way, it will transform their lives, as well as the lives of their families for generations to come! These men and their families travelled from far away to attend Pentecost, the descendants of those who chose to stay in exile, were about to be set spiritually free! An Awakening was upon the earth and the day of their salvation was at hand! The day of their salvation was written in the Annals of Heaven from before they were born! 3000 men and their families would come to Jesus and take the Truth back to their communities! How exciting!
The magnitude of this particular outreach was incredible! Last week I shared that the work of the Apostles spread over 100,000 square miles. Here’s the breakdown of those who attended this first evangelical meeting of Pentecost:
The following were all north of Israel, in and around Iran/Iraq/Syria:
- Parthians – Iran
- Medes – Azerbaijan/NW Iran/NW Iraq
- Elamites – SW Iran
- Mesopotamia – Iraq, Syria, Turkey
Judea – Judah
The following were all in and around Modern-Day Turkey:
- Cappadocia – Modern-day Turkey
- Pontus – North of Modern-day Turkey
- Asia – Western Part of Modern-day Turkey
- Phrygia – Central Turkey
- Pamphylia – Turkey
These are from Northern Africa:
- Egypt
- Libya
- Cyrene – Greek City in Libya
Moving North of the Mediterranean Sea:
- Rome
- Cretans – Island in the Mediterranean Sea
Heading back around to the Arab Nations
- Saudi Arabia
- Southern Iraq
- Persian Gulf
- All along the Red Sea
- Gulf of Arabia
- Yemen
- Oman
- Kuwait
- United Arab Emirates
This is such a tremendous expanse of the Gospel message! I think it’s important that we understand the gravity of the Awakening in the earth so, as we pray into our own Awakening, our hope can be ignited and released in faith!
Acts 2:13-15
13 But others made a joke of it and derisively said, They are simply drunk and full of sweet (intoxicating) wine. 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: You Jews and all you residents of Jerusalem, let this be (explained) to you so that you will know and understand; listen closely to what I have to say. 15 For these men are not drunk, as you imagine, for it is (only) the third hour (about 9:00 a.m.) of the day;
Jewish men – pious or not did not eat or drink until after 9 a.m. That time was considered devoted to their time with God.
Acts 2:16-20
16 But (instead) this is (the beginning of) what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, God declares, that I will pour out of My Spirit upon all mankind, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy (telling forth the divine counsels) and your young men shall see visions (divinely granted appearances), and your old men shall dream (divinely suggested) dreams. 18 Yes, and on My menservants also and on My maidservants in those days I will pour out of My Spirit, and they shall prophesy (telling forth the divine counsels and predicting future events pertaining especially to God’s kingdom).
19 And I will show wonders in the sky above and signs on the earth beneath, blood and fire and smoking vapor; 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood before the obvious day of the Lord comes—that great and notable and conspicuous and renowned (day). (Joel 2:28-30)
Remember, most of those listening are devout Jewish men, they know the Scriptures. Under the move of the Spirit, as the Awakening is upon the land, Peter is bringing forth the Word of God to reveal how Jesus fulfilled those passages.
Acts 2:21
21 And it shall be that whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord (invoking, adoring, and worshiping the Lord—Christ) shall be saved.
Peter continues to unpack the key passages revealing Who Christ is through the Law, the Psalms and the Prophets, the veil is pulled back to reveal the truth! Remember, many of these were here on Passover, they saw the events of that day, they knew the veil in the Tabernacle was rent from top to bottom, a feat only the Hand of God could achieve…now the veil over their heart was being rent!
Acts 2:22
22 You men of Israel, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man accredited and pointed out and shown forth and commended and attested to you by God by the mighty works and (the power of performing) wonders and signs which God worked through Him (right) in your midst, as you yourselves know—
Here comes the piercing work of the Word of God right here…
Acts 2:23-37
23 This Jesus, when delivered up according to the definite and fixed purpose and settled plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and put out of the way (killing Him) by the hands of lawless and wicked men. 24 (But) God raised Him up, liberating Him from the pangs of death, seeing that it was not possible for Him to continue to be controlled or retained by it.
25 For David says in regard to Him, I saw the Lord constantly before me, for He is at my right hand that I may not be shaken or overthrown or cast down (from my secure and happy state). 26 Therefore my heart rejoiced and my tongue exulted exceedingly; moreover, my flesh also will dwell in hope (will encamp, pitch its tent, and dwell in hope in anticipation of the resurrection). 27 For You will not abandon my soul, leaving it helpless in Hades (the state of departed spirits), nor let Your Holy One know decay or see destruction (of the body after death). 28 You have made known to me the ways of life; You will enrapture me (diffusing my soul with joy) with and in Your presence. (Psalms 16:8-11)
29 Brethren, it is permitted me to tell you confidently and with freedom concerning the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 Being however a prophet, and knowing that God had sealed to him with an oath that He would set one of his descendants on his throne, 31 He, foreseeing this, spoke (by foreknowledge) of the resurrection of the Christ (the Messiah) that He was not deserted (in death) and left in Hades (the state of departed spirits), nor did His body know decay or see destruction. (Psalm 49:8-9)
32 This Jesus God raised up, and of that all we (His disciples) are witnesses. 33 Being therefore lifted high by and to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promised (blessing which is the) Holy Spirit, He has made this outpouring which you yourselves both see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend into the heavens; yet he himself says, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at My right hand and share My throne 35 Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet. (Psalms 110:1)
36 Therefore let the whole house of Israel recognize beyond all doubt and acknowledge assuredly that God has made Him both Lord and Christ (the Messiah)—this Jesus Whom you crucified.
37 Now when they heard this they were stung (KJV says “pricked”) to the heart, and they said to Peter and the rest of the apostles (special messengers), Brethren, what shall we do?
This Greek word for “pricked” or “stung” in the AMPC is “katanusso”. It means to pierce thoroughly, to be pricked, to be deeply moved or affected. It comes from “kata” meaning “down or against” and “nusso” meaning “to pierce”.
The Hebrew equivalent is often associated with similar concepts of being pierced or deeply moved is daqar, which means “to pierce”, “or thrust through” “to stab” often with a weapon such as a sword or spear, it conveys the action of penetrating or stabbing, typically in a violent or forceful manner.”
Picture a warrior in battle, coming down from above the other soldier, reaching over the armor with his spear to pierce the heart.
I want to step back for a moment and say something here: many in the Church today have faced severe persecution for addressing sin in the Church as well as the Nation. As a result, they’ve pulled back from the truth and embraced politically correct techniques to deliver messages in hopes of avoiding persecution or being ‘cancelled.’ In other words, rather than offend a person by addressing their sin, they have become so politically correct, they cannot manage to even poke the heart with Q-Tip much less drive a daqar (or speak) through the scars developed around a sin-seared heart. This will not save souls from hell. We as the people of God, must remember our commission and learn from Peter’s example, love people enough to speak the truth—even if it hurts—in the Spirit of love and grace. Prayer makes this possible.
What does that look like?
Let’s Read Acts 2:37 again:
Now when they heard this they were stung (KJV says “pricked”) to the heart, and they said to Peter and the rest of the apostles (special messengers), Brethren, what shall we do?
The verb “katanussó” is used in the New Testament to describe a deep emotional or spiritual piercing, often associated with conviction or remorse. It conveys the idea of being deeply moved or cut to the heart, typically in response to a powerful message or realization of truth.
In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of being “pierced” or “pricked” was often associated with a sudden and profound emotional response. This could be in reaction to a speech, a revelation, or an encounter with the Divine. In the context of the New Testament, this term is used to describe the reaction of individuals who are confronted with the truth of the Gospel and experience a deep conviction of their need for repentance and transformation. Again, picture that battle, but it’s the Lord, taking His sword of truth to reach over our armor and pierce our hearts with truth!
An encounter with the Divine. To be violently pierced through the heart with the Truth of the Gospel and experience a deep conviction of their need for repentance and transformation.
Are we seeing anything like this today? Thursday night, in the “Good News Report” Darrell read the following:
‘They Want God’: 8,000 Students Seek Jesus in Huge Kentucky Revival, 2,000 Give Lives to Christ | CBN News
A supernatural Christian revival is stirring up once again on American college campuses through Unite US – an evangelistic movement marked by salvations, water baptisms, and worship. Last week, at the University of Kentucky, more than 2,000 students responded to the gospel message of Jesus Christ and many took part in spontaneous baptisms. It all began at Auburn University in September 2023 where 5,000 students showed up to worship Jesus and 200 were spontaneously baptized in a nearby lake. And now, the organization hosts massive worship events making waves on college campuses across the country. Collectively, those events have brought in more than 70,000 college students. Their first stop in 2025
was the University of Kentucky, just 30 minutes from Asbury University where the first sparks of a new spiritual awakening were seen among American students in February of 2023. This time, more than 8,000 students packed Rupp Arena to worship Jesus and to hear a powerful message on the Gospel. “Every time they are confessing their sin, they are yelling it out. They are responding to the Gospel in herds. Like droves of kids are coming forward to receive Jesus,” said Allen. “We are baptizing kids for an hour and a half. [They are] giving their lives to Jesus.” “It is only God,” she added. “There is a movement amongst students that you can’t believe. And even when you see it, you can’t believe it!”
CBN’s Abigail Robertson was there, and she attests to the almost indescribable move of God that took place on the campus. “I’ve never seen anything like what happened last night. Kids lining up to get baptized in 30-degree weather – it’s truly amazing what’s happening,” she shared. According to the event’s organizers, it is an event that they have been praying about for months.”
‘God is Moving’: Ohio State Experiences Massive Revival
“On Feb. 18, 2025, Ohio State University experienced a massive revival as thousands of students gathered, with nearly 2,000 accepting the call for salvation. Unite US announced this fantastic news on Instagram, giving praise for what God is starting. We’ve been in awe of how God has already been moving on this campus over the past year, and He met us here again tonight. Over 6,500 students gathered in The Schott to lift the name of Jesus and almost 2,000 responded to the altar call – experiencing the freedom only He can bring. God is moving in this generation, and we know that He’s just getting started!”
What does it take to change a family? A Church? A generation? A nation? An encounter with the Divine. Katanusso! To be violently pierced through the heart with the Truth of the Gospel and experience a deep spiritual piercing, conviction and remorse for our sins, a conviction of our need for repentance and transformation.
However, to transform a nation, “katanusso” must be coupled with “metanoeo” or repentance.
In Acts 2:37 we read that they cried out: “brethren, what shall we do?”
37 Now when they heard this they were stung (KJV says “pricked”) to the heart, and they said to Peter and the rest of the apostles (special messengers), Brethren, what shall we do?
Peter responds with the answer here in Acts 2:38:
38 And Peter answered them, Repent (change your views and purpose to accept the will of God in your inner selves instead of rejecting it) and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of and release from your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
39 For the promise (of the Holy Spirit) is to and for you and your children, and to and for all that are far away, (even) to and for as many as the Lord our God invites and bids to come to Himself.
The Greek word for “repent” in Acts 2:38 is “metanoeo” denotes a profound change of mind and heart, it is often associated with turning away from sin and turning towards God. It involves a recognition of wrongdoing, a sincere regret or remorse, and a commitment to change one’s behavior and align with God’s will.
For the early Christians, repentance was not merely an emotional response but a decisive turning point in one’s life. It was a call to abandon former ways and embrace a new life in Christ. This was particularly significant in the context of the early church, where converts often came from pagan backgrounds and needed to renounce their previous beliefs and practices. (I would add, this is needed here in our generation today.)
For those devout Jews who’d travelled in for the feast, it was a piercing of the heart to the Truth of the fulfillment of the Covenant through Jesus Christ! It was a turning into the promises of God in Christ Jesus! 3000 men were added to their number that day, if we include women and children we would have thousands more! All received the message of Truth, all were baptized in Jesus, all were baptized into the Holy Spirit! They went back to their respective nations as evangelists, preaching this message of truth, one that would violently cut to the heart of their communities and bring about “metanoeo” a profound commitment to change one’s behavior and align with the will of God. A complete turning point! This was more than a revival service, this was an Awakening, released in the earth, igniting a generation to truth!
What truth?
Again, let’s read Acts 2:37-38
37 Now when they heard this they were stung (KJV says “pricked” Katanusso-pierced all the way through) to the heart, and they said to Peter and the rest of the apostles (special messengers), Brethren, what shall we do?
38 And Peter answered them, Repent (Metanaoe-a profound commitment to change one’s behavior and align with the will of God – change your views and purpose to accept the will of God in your inner selves instead of rejecting it) and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of and release from your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Last week I spoke of the impact of an Awakening on the Spiritual and Temporal planes. This is brought about by prayer. This impacts the nations, and I believe what we are seeing President Trump do on the temporal plane is the product of the Awakening on this temporal plane. When you couple revival and the Awakening, you have Acts 2—a revival occurring because of the Awakening opening the hearts and minds to the revelation of Messiah! And there’s never been a revival that pierced the heart and transformed a nation that did not include hard messages of truth. Why? What truly transforms a nation is the product of messages of Truth!
Today, we have Acts Book Two right before our eyes! The Lord told mom clear back in 2009 that this was coming, and we are right at the beginning of this unbelievable time of God moving in the earth!
There are 4 points here that led to this incredible revival of this first century Awakening. And it’s important for us to see these things ourselves. I don’t want to neglect mentioning them and providing Scriptures for us to hold on to, Scriptures to help drive our two key words home for us tonight:
Katanusso-Piercing & Metanaoe-the turning
Let me close by sharing four points which really are a requirement in our journey with God. These, if applied help bring the Greek words Katanusso and Metanaoe home for us. These points indicate to us that a response is needed from the hearers of truth.
As believers, we must actively focus on:
- Hearing truth –-John 8:32, 16:13
- Receiving truth—John 17:17
These first two are a product of Katanusso – To be violently pierced through the heart with the Truth of the Gospel and experience a deep conviction of our need for repentance and transformation.
- Applying truth –Ephesians 4:25, Zechariah 8:16
- Living truth—Ps 119:43
These last two are the product of Metanaoe a profound change of mind and heart, often associated with turning away from sin and turning towards God.
In short, it’s the piercing and the turning of a heart towards God
Katanusso and the resulting metanaoe a depict a transformation of the hearts and minds of the people who hear, receive, apply, and live out the revelation of His truth. It really takes a thrusting of His truth—Katanusso—piercing us through, all the way through our pride, self-righteousness, bitterness, anger and resentments that inadvertently causes us to build a wall between us and God to open the eyes of the blind. Then, when our eyes are open, we metanoae, turn from our wicked ways and run into His. This, collectively, changes us, our family, and our nation.
In times of normal Christian work, the evangelist seeks out the sinner. However, when God sends an Awakening, the sinner seeks out the evangelist. Much like we read in Acts and heard in those two reports about the University Revivals. They set up their night, but God brought in the sinners, and they heard and received the truth and cried out in repentance for their sins. Now, they can metanaoe – turn from those sins, then apply and live out the truth they have been given!
Finally, the product of this Momentous event:
Acts 2:40-47
40 And (Peter) solemnly and earnestly witnessed (testified) and admonished (exhorted) with much more continuous speaking and warned (reproved, advised, encouraged) them, saying, Be saved from this crooked (perverse, wicked, unjust) generation. 41 Therefore those who accepted and welcomed his message were baptized, and there were added that day about 3,000 souls.
42 And they steadfastly persevered, devoting themselves constantly to the instruction and fellowship of the apostles, to the breaking of bread (including the Lord’s Supper) and prayers.
43 And a sense of awe (reverential fear) came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were performed through the apostles (the special messengers).
44 And all who believed (who adhered to and trusted in and relied on Jesus Christ) were united and (together) they had everything in common; 45 And they sold their possessions (both their landed property and their movable goods) and distributed the price among all, according as any had need.
46 And day after day they regularly assembled in the temple with united purpose, and in their homes they broke bread (including the Lord’s Supper). They partook of their food with gladness and simplicity and generous hearts, 47 Constantly praising God and being in favor and goodwill with all the people; and the Lord kept adding (to their number) daily those who were being saved (from spiritual death).
When the Asbury revival fell February 9, 2023. That morning, I had a dream of young people crying out to God in the midst of revival. They were repenting for their sins, the fire of God was falling, and the fear of God was falling upon the nation.
As I awoke, I heard myself cry out “The baptism of fire, its coming!”
The product of this type of God’s invasion into the lives of the people as He did on Pentecost, and again during periods such as Spurgeon and Finney, and as He is doing here in the lives of these students again two years later, in 2025, is one that drives us to our knees before Him, repenting, crying out for our sins, baring our hearts before Him for Him to cut through the flesh, pierce our hearts, and turn us, the Church, and our nation back to Him. It brings with it the fear of God, the pursuit of a holy life, and a transformation unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes. Let us not take lightly what God is doing on the natural side of things to turn our nation around, but more importantly, let us not take lightly what God is doing on the spiritual side, for its eternal value extends much further than we can imagine. It’s taking His Word from a handful of cities and casting it across the known world through vessels who, in a profound moment of God’s mighty hand of invasion into humanity, had their hearts pierced, turned from their wicked ways and cried out “Brethren, what shall we do?!”
Blessings & love,
Ricci Johnson-Wilson
Editorial Special Section: 【Voice of Fig】Prophetic Message 578515 Awakening. Pruning
Message : Jenny Lee Date : January 15, 2025 Source: YouTube video
Message : Jenny Lee Date : January 15, 2025 Source: YouTube video
2025 Key Scriptures
- Psalm 25
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- A Psalm of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
- O my God, I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, and do not let my enemies triumph over me.
- None who wait for you will be put to shame; but those who deal treacherously without cause will be
- Show me your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.
- Please guide me with your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. I wait for you all day long.
- Remember, O LORD, your compassions and your lovingkindness, for they are from of old.
- Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your kindness, remember me, O LORD, for your goodness.
- Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he will teach sinners in the right way.
- The humble he guides in justice and teaches them his ways.
- All the Lord’s love and truth are to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
- For your name’s sake, O Lord, please forgive my sin, for it is great.
- Whoever fears the LORD, he will teach him the way that he should choose.
- He will live in safety, and his descendants will inherit the land.
- The secret of the LORD is with those who fear him; he will show them his covenant.
- My eyes are ever toward the LORD, for he will pull my feet out of the snare.
- Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am lonely and afflicted.
- My heart is filled with sorrow; please save me from my distress.
- Please look upon my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins.
- Look upon my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me bitterly.
- Preserve my life, and deliver me, that I may not be put to shame, for in you I take refuge.
- May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.
- O God, redeem Israel from all his troubles.
- This is an important text during this turbulent time of the Great Reset. Just as Psalm 23 comforts us in 2023 and Psalm 24 speaks to us in 2024, we now see the warning of Psalm 25 , “Those who act deceitfully without cause will be put to shame” (Psalm 25:3) . God will release His mercy to us in the midst of trials. Psalm 25:14 promises: “The secret of the LORD is with those who fear him; he will show them his covenant.”
- Intimacy: Proverbs 25:2 says, “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the honor of kings to search out a matter.” In the midst of great upheaval and shaking, an intimate relationship with God in 2025 will be essential to maintaining your spiritual balance .
- The Lord clearly said, “Submit to adjust, for in simplification there will be more abundance than ever before.” The Lord has revealed these themes to me many times during this time, but this time, I heard the voice louder and clearer than ever before.
- As I listened quietly to the Lord’s will, I felt His deep invitation, calling us to receive His revelation more deeply and live out the reality of “abide in Him” in our lives. I sense that the Lord’s intention in this season is for His people to better understand and practice a life closely connected to the vine. He is deepening our understanding of John 15 and solidifying our foundation in Him.
- In His presence, the words of John 15 thundered in my spirit, and the Lord’s call became clearer in 2025: “Dwell more deeply in me.”
Wake up in 2025!
- As I continued to seek the Lord’s will, I heard Him say, “Wake up in 2025!”
- The Lord then further revealed: “I am adjusting, shifting, and shaking. I am rearranging on a massive scale. My people, submit to the divine adjustments, for a brand new day has dawned. I am leading you into deeper revelations of what it means to abide in Me—to abide in this source of life and nourishment. In 2025, I will teach you how to live in Me more fully. As I move, adjust, and even suddenly shut things down, I am calling you to embrace these changes, for in these adjustments you will find Me in a whole new way.”
- “I will lead you into depths you have never explored before.”
- “I am leading you into an intimacy and fellowship you have never experienced before, into a deeper presence with My Spirit. I am releasing you from distraction and confusion into a more focused posture. ( Hebrews 12:2 ) I am leading you into a deeper union with Me, to know Me, to follow Me, to hear Me, and to see how I lead you in the days ahead.”
- “I am removing the double-mindedness and leading you to single-minded focus on Me.”
- “I want you to be more aware of My actions and to notice how My Hands are moving swiftly and powerfully. Embrace these adjustments and do not resist them, for I am simplifying everything. I am pruning—and while some of the pruning may be deep and dramatic, do not resist it, for it is to prepare greater fruit and make room for My future work.”
- “I am here as a ‘fruit inspector’.”
- “I am examining the fruit and measuring the fruit, for I am raising up a people who will be fruitful, who dwell deeply in Me, who focus on knowing Me and loving Me, rather than on building things for Me.” “Greater building will follow, even beyond your imagination. But My people, the focus is not on building, but on abiding in Me. Many have become spiritually dry from focusing on building, but I tell you: be nourished first, then build. Nourishment and renewal do not come from building, but from a life closely connected to Me. For those who have idolized building, I am leading you back to the depths of abiding with Me, for there lies the source of life.”
The Awakening of 2025 Will be Realized in Simplicity: Abide in me
- “This awakening will be manifested in a love for Me and My Presence, beyond the pursuit of ministry and building. In this hour, I will raise up My people and bring them into a single focus – seek My Kingdom first, and all the rest will be added to you. ( Matthew 6:33 ) As you camp in My Presence, you will experience glory like never before.”
- “Don’t be afraid to prune, and don’t be afraid to change, because in simplifying, I will bring more abundance than ever before.”
- Then I heard the thundering voice of the Lord saying, “The structure is being rearranged.” When the Lord said the word “structure,” the word thundered in the spirit. The Lord is rearranging things and calling us to rest in the midst of this realignment. There are structures that need to be put down, there are structures that need to be torn down, and He is bringing in something completely new. In this rearrangement the Lord will secure and establish His plan.
- As the Lord is rearranging structures, as the Lord is changing and transforming immediately, as there are great endings happening with the massive and great opening of new things, in the rearrangement, the Lord is drawing His people to close the door and go into the hidden deep to hear His voice and what He says and sit at His feet to rearrange.
- He said again, “Don’t rush to rearrange. Don’t rush to fill or build when I rearrange. Wait for Me, wait for My Word and My direction. Stay quiet, slow and listen to what I am doing and saying. The temptation will be to fill up quickly and quickly put your hands on something new, but I tell you, stop, be quiet, wait for Me and see what I am doing and what I will build! Wait for Me to do it myself. I am building you up deeply.” Be still and focus on what I am doing.
Time to Trim the Wick
- An untrimmed wick will produce a lot of smoke . We need the fire of the Holy Spirit, not just smoke! Additionally, charring can cause the end of the wick to split, causing the smoke to spread and leave a trail wherever it goes. This refers to when we act in the flesh or soul rather than being led by the Holy Spirit. When we do this, we leave the wrong impression on others instead of an influence that is in the presence of the Lord. Smoke can also obscure clear vision, block our path forward, or lead us in the wrong direction altogether.
- Trimming the wick produces a cleaner, brighter flame . We want to be filled with and manifest the pure Light of the Lord.
- Trimming the wick will provide a steady burn and extend the life of your candle/oil . The longer the wick, the higher and hotter it burns, and the oil/wax burns faster, so you’ll run out sooner and have to refill more often. We want to stay the course and stay in step with the Holy Spirit instead of breaking down and becoming exhausted because of our emotions or fleshly tendencies to overreact.
- Trimming the wick prevents the flame from growing too large and causing safety concerns . A flame that is too big represents pride and ego, which is a safety concern for ourselves and others!
Download the Blueprint While Waiting, and Reflect the Glory of the Lord While Waiting
- The Heavenly Court does more than just deal with sins
- Download the book instead
- Being first, then doing
- The whole ordeal is to mold us into the image of the Lord.
- This is God’s purpose for us
Speed Up, in this Season of New Grace!
- The Holy Spirit says, “In this new season of grace, I will accelerate your pace. You will reign and rule from a new and higher spiritual place and accomplish more than ever before. If you will just keep your eyes fixed on My face!”
- As we enter this sacred season of grace, it is an invitation to let go of the burdens and heavy yokes that have weighed us down in past seasons, the things that have held us back. The time of divine restoration has arrived! It is time to release the doubts and fears that have clouded your vision and distorted truth and revelation, for these things have no place in the light of His glory.
- Place your faith in this promise: With every act of faith, God will supernaturally move us forward into a realm of limitless possibilities beyond our wildest imaginations!
- Eyes have never seen, ears have never heard, and the human heart has never imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him! ( 1 Corinthians 2:9 ) Hoist the sails of hope and expectation again, for the wind of change is blowing. God’s anointing like oil and fire is coming upon your life right now.
Pay Attention – When New Doors Open, Opportunities that You Have Never Seen Before Suddenly Open Up Before You!
- The doors that were once closed will now suddenly open!
- His favor will surround you like a shield, and the work of your hands will flourish and prosper in the way you have long awaited.
- This new day will require the unforced rhythm of His grace to expand new territory and occupy new areas.
- These uncharted waters will require us to be firmly rooted in His Word, which will be our compass and guiding light through the difficulties that may surface and threaten to overwhelm us.
- Listen! There is a clear calling that invites us to rise above the noise and the heat of war and reach higher.
- In the quietness and peace of knowing Him, we will find the peace and strength to overcome everything.
- In that gentle whisper, we will hear the secrets of His wisdom, which will bring understanding and knowledge, lighting the way ahead for us.
- So, get ready! You will rise and move to higher levels, into deeper levels of My glory, which will expand your influence and extend your boundaries far beyond what you can imagine, and you will walk in new levels of power and authority, becoming true Kingdom ambassadors on earth.
- The Holy Spirit says, “All is done, now stand! Stand firm in My Grace, for it is sufficient for you. And know that My Grace has equipped and empowered you for the path and work to which I have called you! I say, step forward! For your new season has indeed begun! Step forward — boldly into your true identity and kingdom destiny. Do not be afraid — for My Grace has paved the way for you every step of the way!”
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Pray for America: Our Prayers Are Being Answered
Editor’s Note: This article is reprinted from Dutch Sheets’ “Give Him 15” post on Febuary 27th.
【 Current Events/Background: Yesterday, President Trump asked Scott Turner, HUD Secretary and former Associate Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church (Plano, TX), to open the first cabinet meeting of this term with prayer. Here is Mr. Turner’s prayer:
“Father, we thank You for this awesome privilege to be in Your presence. God, thank You that You have allowed us to see this day. The Bible says that Your mercies are new every morning. Father God, we give You the glory and the honor. Thank You, God, for President Trump, and for appointing us…thank You for anointing us to do this job.
“Father, we pray You will give the President, the Vice President, wisdom as they lead. Father, I pray for all of my colleagues who are here, around the table, and in this room. Lord God, we pray that we will lead with righteous clarity. Father God, as we serve the people of this country and every perspective agency, every job that we have, Father, we would humble ourselves before You and [ask that] we would lead in [the] manner You have called us to lead and to serve.
“Father, the Bible says, ‘Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.’ Father, we today honor You…in Your rightful place. Father, thank You for giving us this opportunity to restore faith in this country and be a blessing to the people of America. And Lord God, today in our meeting, we pray that You would be glorified in our conversation. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
I have prayed to see this for over 30 years. I hope believers know the true ramifications of God being honored by our government. The Lord places tremendous weight on the decisions of leaders.
In 2 Samuel 24:1-17, David’s sin of conducting a census brought great devastation to all of Israel. God had forbidden this, not because censuses in and of themselves are bad, but because it indicated that Israel’s faith was no longer in Him for protection. It was vital that Israel’s trust remained in Him – the salvation of the world depended on this. David’s heart had now become filled with pride and self-dependence. God had to stop this. David later repented, but 70,000 Israelites died because of David’s pride, presumption, disobedience, and independent spirit.
In 2 Samuel 21:1, we’re told that a famine was plaguing Israel under David’s reign. When he asked the Lord why this was occurring, God said it was because his predecessor, Saul, had shed the blood of innocent Gibeonites. The shedding of innocent blood by a previous king in Israel was allowing a curse to operate generationally.
In Numbers 14:20, Moses interceded for Israel, and God said, “I have pardoned them according to your word.” On another occasion in Exodus 32:14, God relented from judgment against Israel in response to Moses’ intercession.
In still another famous passage, Moses had come off of Mount Sinai, the mountain of the Lord, only to find Israel worshipping the golden calf they had fashioned (Exodus 32). One can only wonder at the fragile faith of these Israelites after the great miracles and amazing deliverance Yahweh had performed for them. Yet it was true; they had wavered in their trust of Him and decided that perhaps Baal was the way to go, after all. A portion of the story that often goes untold, however, is Aaron’s part in the sin.
Moses left Aaron in charge while he was away with Joshua on the mountain receiving God’s law and Israel’s constitution (Exodus 24:14). When they returned and found Israel involved in the great idolatry, both Moses and God laid the responsibility squarely on Aaron:
“Then Moses said to Aaron, ‘What did this people do to you, that you have brought such great sin upon them?’” (Exodus 32:21 NASB)
“Now when Moses saw that the people were out of control—for Aaron had let them get out of control to be a derision among their enemies…“ (verse 25, NASB)
The first reference is Moses speaking; the second isn’t a quote from him, making it God doing the speaking. The idolatry was not originally Aaron’s idea, so he wasn’t being accused of that. He did participate in making the idol, but his responsibility was much greater than that. Aaron was being held responsible for not stopping it! Obviously, He could not have personally overpowered the mob that wanted to do this. Therefore, the Scriptures are clearly stating that had he made a righteous stand and said, “No! We are not doing this!” the Lord would have somehow backed him up, just as He always did Moses. And indeed, He did back up Moses when he showed up and put a stop to it.
Let the ramifications of this sink in: God was holding the leader responsible for the sinful actions of the people. “Aaron, you could have stopped this! I would have supported you had you stood for Me.” As a leader, this is very sobering.
Finally, on the positive or blessing side of the equation, let’s remember that the Scriptures state, “When the righteous rule, the people rejoice” (Proverbs 29:2). And “Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12; 144:15).
Make no mistake about it: the actions of leaders affect the people they lead. Pray that this atmosphere of honor toward the Lord in Trump’s cabinet continues and increases. I’m asking God for a move of Holy Spirit to break out in all areas of our government, including, of course, the White House. Why shouldn’t we ask for this?! I don’t care what it looks like. I’m not asking that it be “charismatic” in its flavor and style, just that it includes salvations, a passion for God, and a love of His Word. Let’s ask for it now.
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Pray for Israel: A New Day for Gaza: Praying into the Possibilities
Editor’s Note : This article is reprinted from a post by Light of Zion on February 23.
Over 500 days have passed of Israel’s full scale war with Hamas, not to mention Hezbollah, as well as ongoing contention with the Houthis and especially, Iran. It’s a sobering reality, but there is hope. A new future for Gaza may be on the horizon, one filled with fresh possibilities.
President Trump threatened that “all hell” would “break loose” against Hamas if all the hostages were not released on February 15. All the hostages were not all released, and all hell did not break loose.
As of now, we can only speculate why. Surely Israeli majority opinion demanding the captives’ return (alive) played a role, among other factors, in PM Netanyahu’s decision not to order a widespread attack. Netanyahu also announced that timing of any attack is strategic, relates to broader plans concerning Iran, and that “hell” still awaits.
Other than “hell,” what good might be in store for Gaza? And how can we effectively pray into it? A brief glance at history is instructive.
To go forward into the future, we can learn from Gaza’s past, millennia-long history

A moderately detailed, online search of the known history of Gaza indicates it has been inhabited since at least approximately 1500 BC, and quite possibly much earlier. The area has been ruled by the Avim (of unknown origin), Canaanites, Egyptians, Philistines, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, possibly Cretans, and others. A good sized Christian presence was established in Gaza by the 3rd century, alongside strong pagan forms of worship that ran deep and have probably never been uprooted.
In the 7th century, Gaza fell to Islamic expansion under the vast Rashidun Caliphate. Much of its Christian community was obliterated.
Through history, Gaza has been destroyed over and again, if not by military conquest, then by natural means such as floods, earthquakes and at least two plagues. Although Gaza has enjoyed brief periods of peace and prosperity, particularly under Christian Byzantine rule, some historical sources say it never truly prospered or flourished as a stable, freedom loving entity for any significant period of time. (As is often the case with ancient history, some of the data are mixed.)
In the early 1500’s, Gaza fell to the Islamic Ottoman Empire for 400 years. In 1917, General Allenby liberated (or conquered) Gaza during World War I on behalf of Great Britain. Gaza then remained part of the British Mandate until the mandate ended in 1948 and Israel’s War of Independence began. In 1949, under international armistice agreements intended to end the war, Gaza officially came under Egyptian military rule (aka occupation).
Gaza quickly morphed into a refugee camp for Arabs who had fled Israel during the War of Independence. (Israel did not evict them; Muslim leaders had told or ordered them to flee. Israel quickly tried to find an Arab or Egyptian leader with whom to negotiate for the refugees’ return and repatriation into the Jewish state. But none would negotiate with the “Zionist entity.” Negotiating, they said, would amount to recognizing Israel’s existence, which they had vowed never to do. Meanwhile, Muslim states refused to absorb them.)
Egypt never officially annexed Gaza, but loosely governed it until 1967, when Israel acquired it in the Six Day War. With no Arab leader willing to negotiate for the refugees in Gaza to return, the displaced population grew violently enraged and susceptible to jihadi Islam. Due to ever mounting terror from Gaza, Israel tried to encourage emigration and resettlement of its population elsewhere. But those efforts were unsuccessful. Eventually Israel unilaterally withdrew from the Strip in 2005, forcibly removing all Jewish communities still existing there. Notably, those communities were prosperous, thriving and living peaceably–except for the terror.
When Israel left Gaza, the Palestinian Authority (Fatah) assumed loose administrative control over it. But the PA encountered insurmountable resistance from Hamas. Ongoing internal strife between the two led to an ostensibly democratic election in 2007. Gazans voted in a Hamas-led government and Hamas promptly expelled the PA. (Gazans were presumably aware that a key tenet of Hamas, as stated plainly in that group’s founding charter, is its goal to destroy Israel as a Jewish state.)
From this history, we can fairly conclude the only people groups still alive who could be considered indigenous to Gaza are Egyptians and Jews. Egypt has repeatedly refused to take responsibility or stake claim to Gaza, leaving just us Jews.
Why has Gaza seemingly never experienced any lengthy period of genuine stability, prosperity and domestic tranquility, at least since biblical times?
According to Scripture, Gaza is land which God promised to the Jews, specifically to the tribe of Judah. (Genesis 15:18-21, Joshua 1:4; 15:45-47, Numbers 34:6, Ezekiel 47:19-20) Therefore, the area will probably never truly flourish until Jewish people inhabit and govern it — at least to a significant degree.
Recall that for nearly 2,000 years, the land of Israel lay mostly barren and uninhabitable. During that time, a small population of Arab nomads and farmers, as well as a steady remnant of Jews, continued living there. Not until God regathered the Jewish people en masse in the 20th century did the land revive and the nation flourish.
It is conceivable that President Trump could, with divine inspiration, devise a plan whereby he or the US or a conglomerate of freedom loving nations would hold Gaza in a type of international trust. In such a scenario, with a strong Jewish presence and significant level of Jewish governance, Gaza might flourish. A time must come when Israel essentially inherits the trust, inhabiting and governing Gaza. This may not fully occur until after Yeshua returns. But it could transpire, at least in part, before then.
Notably, the name “Gaza” in Hebrew, means “Strong.” Samson, who was known for supernatural physical strength, was imprisoned in Gaza and died there in a heroic form of battle. Although Gaza was allotted to the tribe of Judah, the ancient Israelites were never able to conquer it.
Could it be there is something highly strategic about this strong hold? Could it also be that a strong Christian presence, perhaps through an influx of evangelist- missionaries, is needed to take such a stronghold for God’s end time purposes?
What do the Scriptures say about Gaza — according to precise translations of the Hebrew text – and how should we pray into those Scriptures?
Below are the main Scripture references to Gaza. Prayer points listed under them are intended merely as a guide. It is always best to declare the Scriptures themselves.
Amos 1:6-7 “For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, because they took captive the whole captivity to deliver them up to Edom. But I will send a fire upon the wall of Gaza, which shall devour its palaces. I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and the one who holds the scepter from Ashkelon; I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines shall perish, says the Lord God.” (NKJV)
Prayerfully declare that God execute His justice on Hamas, ie., His judgment on those who refuse to repent for cursing Israel and viciously kidnapping and holding captive innocent Jews and others.
Prayerfully declare that He will send consuming fire on the walls of Gaza: his holy, refiner’s fire of love-driven justice, cleansing the area unto spiritual and physical revival.
Pray for the Lord of the harvest to send forth evangelist laborers into the harvest fields of Gaza, especially Muslim background believers from the Middle East.
Zephaniah 2:4-5 “Gaza will be abandoned …. Woe to the inhabitants of the seacoast, the nation of the Cherethites [probably ancient Gazans]. The word of the Lord is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: And I will destroy you so that there will be no inhabitant.” (NASB)
Prayerfully declare that God will remove all those from Gaza He desires to remove. Pray that those who remain will turn from Islam to Jesus.
Ezekiel 25:16 “I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites and destroy the remnant of the seacoast. I will execute great vengeance on them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I lay My vengeance upon them.” (NKJV)
Prayerfully declare that God stretch out His hand with holy vengeance to cut off Hamas and other unrepentant Gazans so that Gaza will know YHVH is God.
Zechariah 9:5-7 “Gaza too will writhe in great pain…. the king shall perish from Gaza…. I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. And I will remove their blood from their mouth and their detestable things from between their teeth. Then they also will be a remnant for our God, and be like a clan in Judah. (NASB)
Prayerfully declare that Gaza’s king will perish. (To an important extent, this happened when Yahya Sinwar and other Hamas leaders were killed. But a weakened Hamas still rules and reigns in Gaza. The ultimate “king” of Gaza to be dis-empowered and evicted is a spiritual stronghold.)
Prayerfully declare that God cut off the pride of Gaza and all those who deceptively identify with or as the Philistines; that the blood be removed from their mouths and detestable things from between their teeth.
Prayerfully declare that those who remain in Gaza will be a remnant for YHVH, and like a clan in Judah, the tribe He assigned to Gaza.
Zechariah 9:11-14 “As for you also, because of the blood of your covenant, I have set forth your prisoners out of the pit where there is no water. Return to the fortress, you prisoners of the hope; today I declare that I will restore double to you. For I have bent Judah, My bow, have fitted the bow with Ephraim, and raised up your sons, O Zion, over your sons, O Javan [Greece], and made you like the sword of a mighty man. And the Lord shall be seen over them, and His arrow shall go forth like the lightning, and the Lord God will blow the shofar and shall move in stormy winds of the south.” (Tanach Bible Online, AA Rosenbaum Services Ltd. and Redlex)
Prayerfully declare the atoning, covenant blood of Yeshua over the hostages for their release and for their full, even double, restoration.
Prayerfully declare that God continue to use Judah (and all Israel) as His weapon against the “sons of Greece,” ie, the humanist spirit of this age.
Prayerfully declare that God go forth in battle as lightning, blowing heaven’s shofar and moving in “stormy winds of the south.” (To an important degree this has happened through Operation Swords of Iron, but until Hamas is removed from Gaza and disabled, the war is not over.)
Numerous other Scriptures that are not specific to Gaza are also relevant, reflect God’s character of justice, and can be prayerfully declared, such as:
“The house of the wicked shall be overthrown but the tent of the upright will flourish.” (Proverbs 14:11)
“Endless ruin has overtaken the enemy; You have uprooted their cities; even the memory of them is perished.” (Psalm 9:6)
A fuller list of relevant Scriptures is posted on our web site.
A final note ….
Chapters 36 through 38 of Ezekiel indicate that in the last days, Israel will be supernaturally restored to her land, then to her Lord. It has been our joy to prayerfully watch many of these prophesied realities unfold.
Eventually, however, an apocalyptic, end times battle takes place as described in Chapters 38-39. This happens, apparently, when Israel is living in peace, in a land of secure, unwalled villages or population centers (38:11-13). At that appointed time a broad coalition of nations attacks her. But YHVH is the One who initiates the assault, for the sake of His glory, as He executes judgment on His enemies (38:4; 39:1-2). “I will magnify Myself, sanctify Myself and Make Myself known in the sight of many nations; and they will know that I am the Lord.” (38:23, NASB 1995)
Reading the Ezekiel passage alongside other prophetic Scriptures, it could be that a restoration of Gaza may be used in the future by forces associated with a coming antichrist. Is this reason, then, to resist the restoration of Gaza? We think not!
We believe God wants to set Gazans free, along with multitudes of other Muslims in the region, to know His love and salvation before a period of end times tribulation visits the earth. We believe He desires to reap a great harvest of souls across the Middle East, giving all an opportunity to surrender to His goodness.
For that, we labor in faith, hope and love, sustained by His mercy and grace.
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Critical Event: Trump Returns and The World Turns Right (Part 2) – Germany’s Conservative Parties Won the Election and The Far Right Rises Unprecedentedly
【Background of Current Events: It has been a month since Trump took office, and the effect of turning the global trend to the right is taking place. The thrilling speech delivered by U.S. Vice President Cyril Vance in Munich, Germany a week ago awakened European people to the values of freedom of speech and belief . As expected, the Christian Conservative Union (CDU) won a landslide victory in Germany’s parliamentary election on February 23.
Trump said: “The German people have shown that they are just as tired of governance that lacks common sense as the American people.” He also pointed out that this is a great day for Germany and the United States. The election results in Europe’s largest economy will send shockwaves through Europe. Europe is turning right. This place where the gospel first arrived must return to its original destiny and make Europe great because of God again.
Vance Urges Europe to Uphold Western Values
U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered an impassioned speech at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on February 14, warning European leaders to listen to their citizens and uphold Western values of citizen-led democracy and free speech. He pointed out that Europe has basically completely abandoned the values it defended during the Cold War – democracy, freedom, and individual values, and instead supported stigmatization and control of oppression in the name of “progress . “
Vance talked about the United States’ close ally Britain , where a man prayed silently outside an abortion clinic “to grieve the fact that he and his ex-girlfriend had aborted their child many years ago.” His silent grief turned into a criminal case in court and he was fined thousands of pounds. In Scotland, even private prayer in a home near an abortion clinic is defined as ” illegal” . He mentioned Romania, where legitimate election results were annulled simply because the elected leader did not conform to EU values.
Vance said: The biggest threat Europe faces now does not come from Russia or China, but from the deviation from its core values. Every word of his speech is insightful, hoping to awaken European people to the value of freedom of speech and belief .
Vance’s remarks come on the eve of Germany’s general election. It was reported that in the ten days before the German election, at least four random stabbing incidents had occurred in nearby towns alone, resulting in at least four deaths and 34 injuries.
German Election: Conservatives Win Big, Far Right Rises as Never Before
Germany holds elections every four years. The federal parliamentary election was originally scheduled for September 2025, but the previous coalition government collapsed due to intensifying budget differences and the general election was brought forward to February 23. Germany is currently experiencing its third consecutive year of economic recession. The risk of a trade war with the United States, deadly immigration and security issues, the future of the war between Russia and Ukraine, etc., people are thinking about change.
On February 23, according to the election results so far, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) led by Merz won the election with nearly 29% of the votes, and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) came in second with nearly 21% of the votes. It is reported that this figure is about twice that of the last general election in 2021, an unprecedented rise. The ruling Social Democratic Party came in third with 16% of the vote, which could be the party’s worst result in more than a century.
AfD leader Alice Weidel said after the election that she was proud of the AfD’s historic results. She said we still have a lot of work to do and this is just the beginning, even though we are the youngest party, we are the second most powerful party, which is revolutionary.
After learning the election results, US President Trump said that this is a great day for Germany and the United States. Because “the German people have expressed the same attitude as the American people, that they are tired of the “lack of common sense” governance philosophy.”
Germany Rises to Clean up the Mess
The Prophet Hank Hank Kunneman released a prophetic word in a prophecy on December 31 last year (click here for the original text): ” Now He has come to perform a reset on earth. ” In the prophecy, Germany was specifically marked out. The following is the content of the prophecy:
Attention, Germany. There are some abnormal things that you would think are mocking you, but they are actually things that are meant to correct you. It will not last long, but it is to prepare the way, even though you will say, ‘This is abnormal, it is unbelievable. ‘I will raise up a movement in your nation that will last for a period of time in your nation so that you can breathe again; there will be a cleansing in your nation, a cleansing of the filth of immorality, injustice, and compromise.
God’s Sovereignty Will be Revealed in Germany
Amen! We declare that now is God’s moment. 2025 will demonstrate God’s sovereignty. God’s sovereignty must be manifested in Germany and enter into God’s will and destiny.
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Pray for the Indigenous People: Determination in the Fire of War – The Earthly Firstborn and the Spiritual Firstborn Stand Together
【Current events/Background: We reported here that the “Indigenous Embassy of Jerusalem” (IEJ) was established in Israel on February 1 this year, and held a simple opening ceremony (to read related reports, please click here ), and planned The grand opening of the “Jerusalem Aboriginal Embassy” to be held on October 27 this year. Indigenous people from all over the world were invited to wear their own outfits and bring gifts to Israel, stand with Israel, speak for Israel, and support God’s chosen people.
In preparation for the grand opening ceremony in October, Canada’s First Nations Grand Chief, Lynda Prince, held a “North American Aboriginal Ceremony” at the Muckleshoot Reservation near Seattle at the end of May this year. First Nations of North America Leadership Conference. Many people are deeply aware of the importance of indigenous peoples and nations standing with Israel at this time of rising anti-Semitism, and have expressed their desire to attend the grand opening in October to honor and encourage the Israeli people.
October Grand Opening Postponed
However, due to the impact of the war, the IEJ global leadership held several Zoom meetings and decided to postpone the IEJ “Grand Opening Ceremony” that Lynda was responsible for to next year. One of the main factors in this decision was that the “war canoes” originally destined for Israel could not be disembarked because Israeli beaches were closed to all public activities due to the war. In addition, many airlines stopped flying to Tel Aviv, causing air ticket prices to soar, making it impossible for many indigenous leaders who wanted to participate.
Another event, Advocacy Day, was scheduled to be canceled because Toronto Jews felt it was unsafe to go to Israel right now, so the seminar was canceled. As for the “Academic Seminar” event, it cannot be canceled and will be held as scheduled.
A Few Indigenous Leaders Still Went as Planned
Still, Lynda and other indigenous leaders feel that, as indigenous peoples, they must stand in solidarity and show support for Israel . So they decided that some of them should be present because they were a remnant of the remnant. There are currently about 35 indigenous people from all over the world, who have defied all odds and will stick to their original schedule. Fifteen of them will meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the 28th.
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Cleansing And Covering Prayer
Cleansing Prayers
Dear Heavenly Father, I ________ (put your name in it) come to the throne of grace, through the blood of Jesus Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit, to receive Your abundant grace and mercy. Lord Jesus, ________ confess You are the Lord of my life. I ask the resurrected power of the Holy Spirit to fill and saturate every part of my being. I surrender all my spirit, soul and body completely to You. Now I ask You to reveal to me, remind me of any sin that I have committed known or unknown, so that I can confess and repent of them accordingly. (Recommendation: quiet yourself, so you can allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to you)
Cleanse me from all the defilement of the world, sanctify me and my family line of any unrighteousness with the blood of Jesus. Now by my own will, I choose to forgive everyone that has offended me or hurt me, I release them into the freedom of my forgiveness. I also release them from the debts they might owe me. I now cast all my burden to You . Your yoke is easy, Your burden is light. I now put on the armor of God that You have given me, gird myself with the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the shield of faith, the sword of the Spirit, my feet fitted with the gospel of peace, so that I can pray and intercede in the Holy Spirit by Your mighty power, and after done all to stand firm.
Firewall Covering Prayer
Abba Father, I thank you for watching and blessing us coming in and going out, from now and forevermore.
Abba Father, help us to hide under the shadow of the Almighty, and cover us with Your wings. I now plead the blood of Jesus Christ of Nazareth on myself, my entire family _________
(speak names of your family, and name the people, things, items, that needs covering, such as : your work, ministries, and everyone that you minister to, your property, finances, friends, pets, vehicles, pastors and small group leaders / members and president )
Abba Father, send the host of angels and chariots of fire, to surround and protect us, I ask that You place the power of the Cross of Jesus Christ, in between everyone and the power of darkness that we might be facing today, to block all ungodly influences and keep us from all spiritual attacks, loss of property and any evil strategy of the enemies. We declare no weapon formed against us shall prosper. Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen!