Weekly Prayer (4/27)

 Weekly Prayer (4/27)

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Editor’s Words

Editor’s Note: Letter From Home 4/22/2020: Comfort in the Sparkle of Tears

We have been shut in at home for more than a month since the epidemic. I’ve been reading the books of Jeremiah, Lamentations, Amos, Habakkuk, and Ezekiel. We fellowship and pray online daily for several hours. Although we are shut in, yet everyone is actually coming out of the jails of our ordinary life, we mingle and the distance between brothers and sisters is getting closer. Regardless of the number of people, whether it is dozens, hundreds, or even tens of thousands of people gathered, although everyone lives far away we can meet online, and even take group pictures on the web page at the end. …Detailed Reading

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Editor’s Note: Spiritual Devotion by Nita Johnson: The Light (H)

A friend of mine who is a minister, was given an experience with the Lord and given this prayer. This prayer, this “Declaration” if you will, is something to really indicate to us the authority we have to correct things in the earth! So I would like him (my friend) to declare it into the Heavens, so to speak, while everyone else quietly prays in their prayer language, so that we can see the manifestation happening before our very eyes of what we have been trying to share with you. …Detailed Reading

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Editor’s Note: “30 Days Prayer for The Muslim World”

Dear 24/7 intercessor,

Normally during the month of Ramadan, we publish prayers weekly to pray for the  salvation of Muslim. This year’s 30 days fasting period is from April 24 to May 23. Although in the midst of the global epidemic, we still encourage the intercessory warriors to pray, and actively respond to the calling of these 30 days of prayer for the Muslims. To pray with faith for millions of Muslims to understand God’s forgiveness of sins and the hope of life in Christ Jesus. …Detailed Reading

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Declaration Prayer: Declare and Decree for the Global Plague

Jesus Christ already won the victory on the cross. When He ascended to heaven,  He had taken down the enemy. All authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Jesus Christ.

We declare in the Holy Name on the foundation of the victory of Jesus Christ: 

• The Blood of Jesus Cleanse our Land: The stronghold of cities, states, and nations in our region have collapsed. The walls of Jericho have crumbled, and the dens of the dark forces have turned into wasteland. The blood of the Lord Jesus Christ cleanses our land by the repentance and intercession of all the saints. Heals our land, sets the captives free, releases the prisoners, blind to see and returns to Jesus Christ the Redeemer.
• The Power of Coronavirus Will Cease: We take the authority given by Father God to the children of God, take up the sword of the Holy Spirit to cut off the connection between the Coronavirus and the spirit of deception and religion, and declare that these threefold cores are completely cut up. We also cut the link between the kingdom of Jezebel and the kingdom of death. We declare that the attacks of these dark forces will completely shut down and can no longer affect anyone. The epidemic power of the Coronavirus will stop quickly on the cross.
• The Power of Healing: The Lord Jesus is the Lord who judges the living and the dead. Therefore, all those who are attacked by the enemy will not die before their time. You will not allow the enemy to steal, kill or destroy their lives. They will all receive healing, and bear witness to Your healing power, resurrected life, grace of salvation.
• The Harvest of the Soul of the Whole Earth: Unveil the deception of the  world. Expose everything that is hidden in darkness. Cleanse the land, turn the heart of men back to God, prepare the church for the harvest of the souls of the earth. We welcome the glorious Christ the King, and Jehovah full of power and might on the battlefield to come into our cities, regions, states, and nations to reign.

In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

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Pray for United States: Hope in the “Perfect Storm”

【Current Events: Since the outbreak in the United States, many unprecedented events happened: national isolation, church forced to close, school closures, increasing numbers of diagnoses and deaths, many unemployed, people protesting against closures, prohibiting unessential operating, stock market turmoil, oil prices plummeting to negative, the media releases fearful and shocking news. Some government officials call for prayers, some officials blasphemy the name of the Lord, and the federal deficit breaks record highs. The United States seems to be caught in a huge storm. As in the early 1990s, God showed Bob Jones that a huge storm came to the United States. A “perfect storm” formed by seven storms reaching their peak. The seven characteristics of the storm included government, spiritual, economic, social, emotional, disease, and regional aspects. The “perfect storm” that Bob called is exactly what the United States and the entire world are currently experiencing. …Detailed Reading】

• Isa 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
• Deuteronomy 31: 6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
• Isa 60: 1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.

【PRAYER】

• The Coronavirus  Will End Supernaturally: Father God, please supernaturally cease the epidemic with Your mighty power. Supernaturally heal the confirmed patients, so the world will see Your wondrous work. Expose the facts behind the virus, unveil the destructive motives behind those who stir up panic, and bring them to justice. (Isa 41:10)
• Pray for President Trump: Father God, please protect President Trump, his staff and their families. Surrounding President Trump with the Seven Spirits of God around the throne. Allows him to gain insight and destroy the hidden power of deep state government. Thank You for giving President Trump wisdom and strategy to restart the lifeline of the US economy, and make the miraculous recovery of the market and the world economy better than before.
• Pray for the Destiny of American:
  • We declare that God will continue to shake the church. For the church to be completely renewed and transformed, Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. ( Isaiah 60: 1 )
  • We declare that God rules and reigns in power throughout the United States, and the order of God will be re-established in the United States as it is in heaven. (Deut. 31: 6)
  • We declare that God will completely heal and restore the economy of the United States! weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning! (Psalm 30: 5) The United States will become the beacon and the horn of God. The voice and power of freedom for  the world to be used as a pipeline to bring the gospel to the world.
  • We declare that God is going to raise up the Ezekiel generations across the United States. Standing in the gap day and night to pray and become a spiritual midwife. Bringing the harvest of souls and spiritual revival!

In His name and for His glory we pray, Amen  

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Pray for Israel: My Aliyah Story – Experiencing the Miracles of God in Israel

Global Critical Event

Critical Event: Pray for the Unity of North And South Korea – Entering a Critical Moment in History

【Current Event: US intelligence agencies are monitoring reports on the serious sickness of Kim Jong-un of North Korea. South Korean media reported that 36 -year-old Kim Jong-un, received the cardiovascular surgery on April 12th, due to  “excessive smoking, obesity and excessive fatigue” related diseases. Kim Jong-un is said to be recovering in a villa, but no one can confirm the report. The South Korean government said it did not find any abnormal activity in North Korea which may indicate that North Korea is preparing for any major changes.】(CBN NEWS , April 21st, 2020)

【Current Affairs / Sharing: South Korea is entering the most critical period in history, and a spiritual battle is taking place. God will work in His way and His timing to unite South and North Korea, but there will be great turbulence and shaking. Here are two predictions for North Korean leaders. … Detailed Reading】

• Jeremiah 4: 2 “and if in a truthful, just and righteous way you swear, ‘As surely as the Lord lives, then the nations will invoke blessings by him  and in him they will boast.”
• Isaiah 28: 16-18 “So this is what the Sovereign Lord says:“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic. I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line; hail will sweep away your refuge, the lie, and water will overflow your hiding place. Your covenant with death will be annulled; your agreement with the realm of the dead will not stand. When the overwhelming scourge sweeps by, you will be beaten down by it.”
• Isaiah 64: 1-2 “Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you! As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause the nations to quake before you! “
•  Isaiah 2:11 “The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled  and human pride brought low; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.”

【PRAYER】

• Declare God’s Plan for North Korea: Father God, Your Kingdom is truth, righteousness and justice. We declare that now is the time. The torrent of truth will expose and eliminate lies. Wash away the lies used by the evil leaders to oppress the people for their own survival. We declare that Jesus is the cornerstone of Korea. The blood of Jesus covers this land and breaks the covenant with death, so that this land can be truly healed and the people come to worship You freely. (Jer 4: 2 , Race 28 : 16 – 18 )
• Union of South and North Korea: Father God, You are reigning in power in North Korea and the current South Korean government. They will follow God’s will according to Your plan for the unity of North and South Korea. We declare that North and South Korea will enter into their apostolic calling and start a global wave of missions with the domino effect like the book of Acts, bring in the last harvest and bring the kingdom of God’s glory to the earth!
• Pray for Christians in South and North Korea: Father God, pray that the Holy Spirit will burst into flames, burn the churches in South and North Korea to stand together in the gap day and night for the nation, and pray for the destiny of Korea! (Isaiah 64: 1-2)
• Pray for the salvation of Kim Jong-un: Father, please bring the salvation grace of Christ to Kim Jong-un, and may his heart bow down to worship to You, and honor the holy name of Jesus alone. (Isaiah 2:11)

Pray in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

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Pray For First Nations

First Nation in North American: Walking With The First Nation:”Align With the Heart of the Father” (1) – Taking Communion With the Land

【Event: On the last day of the Unleavened Bread Festival on April 16 last week, the Chinese and the aboriginal leaders, such as Lockley Bremner and Joe Donnell, held a network On the “Align with Father’s Heart” gathering (click here for details ). There were many moments during the gathering. We will share with you in the coming weeks. One of the most unforgettable experiences was Rockley shared a testimony of “Holy Communion with the Land” and led everyone to receive Holy Communion with the land. We poured grape juice, a symbol of Jesus’ blood, on the land of our yard, and thank God for the redemption of the land. May the Holy Spirit use the testimony below Lockley to lead you through the “Holy Communion with the Land”! …click to read more 】

• Ho 4: 1-3 “Hear the word of the Lord, you Israelites,  because the Lord has a charge to bring  against you who live in the land:“There is no faithfulness, no love,  no acknowledgment of God in the land. There is only cursing, lying and murder,  stealing and adultery; they break all bounds,  and bloodshed follows bloodshed. Because of this the land dries up,  and all who live in it waste away; the beasts of the field, the birds in the sky  and the fish in the sea are swept away.“
• Rom. 8:21 “that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.“
• Rom. 10:13  for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.“

【PRAYER】

• Healing the Earth by “Taking Communion With the Land”: Heavenly Father, the earth was cursed by the sins of man ( Ho 4: 1-3 ) that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God ( Rom 8:21 ) . Thank You for the testimony of the First Nation leader Lockley that we can take the communion with the land. The body and blood of Jesus Christ not only can heal and restore us, but can also break the curse of the land and heal and restore the land. Please reveal to more members of the body of Christ about taking communion with the land so that our land can be healed and restored!
• Save, Heal And Raise up the First Nation People: Heavenly Father, the First Nation people everywhere are Levi and the priest of the land established by You, the key to the restoration of the land. In this plague, many First Nation reservations are severely attacked by the virus. Please  supernaturally heal and protect them. We declare in the name of Jesus Christ that Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:13) so they will live and not die, but be raised up. The Holy Spirit will pour powerfully on the First Nation people and bring an unprecedented great revival! 

In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

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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

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Related Events and Prayer Background

Editor’s Note: Letter From Home 4/22/2020: Comfort in the Sparkle of Tears

We have been shut in at home for more than a month since the epidemic. I’ve been reading the books of Jeremiah, Lamentations, Amos, Habakkuk, and Ezekiel. We fellowship and pray online daily for several hours. Although we are shut in, yet everyone is actually coming out of the jails of our ordinary life, we mingle and the distance between brothers and sisters is getting closer. Regardless of the number of people, whether it is dozens, hundreds, or even tens of thousands of people gathered, although everyone lives far away we can meet online, and even take group pictures on the web page at the end.

My biggest takeaway in reading the books of the prophet during the epidemic is my emotionally overwhelming insight. The messages of the prophets are quite similar. It mentioned that out of the rebellion of the people, God was very angry (the word “wrath” appeared in Jeremiah 38 times), but because we are His children He cannot ignore it. However, if He disciplines us too lightly, it will be useless, but if He disciplines too hard He is reluctant. Our poor Dad, He really struggles. He said, “I will discipline you but only in due measure; I will not let you go entirely unpunished” (Jer 30:11 b), “Is not Ephraim my dear son, the child in whom I delight? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore my heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the Lord “(Jer. 31:20) God has said repeatedly that He wants to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.. “(Jer 1:10; 31:28) As I read I could feel Heavenly Father’s painful struggle, I cried.

I asked, “God, what is it that you want?” I realized that God wants us to turn back. He said, “Return, faithless people …” (Jer 3:14, 22; 24: 7) Poor God, He has a younger son, a prodigal who does not want to come home, and an older son who does not understand his Father’s heart even though he stays at home. God said repeatedly, “You will be my people, and I will be your God.” (Jer 7:23; 11: 4; 24: 7; 30:22; 31: 1, 33; 32:38) Is there any father on earth that needs to repeatedly say to the children: “I am your dad!” It is so sad, God really misses His son that was once cute and obedient, and His happy home He once had! Are we truly so hard to please? And it’s not us who beg Him, but it is God who begs us?! Should we continue to be so heartless to cause Father to be so grieved? Oh, dear children of God, how about you and I? Oh, America, how about the most special nation in the whole earth other than Israel, that God had made a covenant with and blessed? The whole Bible tells us that what God really wants is actually very simple. That is, He wants us to have the singleness of heart to fear Him, to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with Him. (Jer 32: 36-41; Mich 6: 8) All God wants is not religion, He wants our heart. I know now that any religion that only has an outward appearance without a sincere heart is repugnant to Him. (Jer. 7: 4-7; 21-23; 8: 8-9; Eze 33: 31-32; Ho 6: 6; Mi 6: 6-8)! However, for you and me, there must be still a high percentage of religion in us. Therefore, taking advantage of the epidemic, to contemplate behind closed doors, to truly uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, then to build and to plant, just like what Papa Gideon said, “Shake, Align and Make room for Divine.” When everything returns to normal, our lives will no longer be the same, they are all aligned with God.

Many years ago, for my email address I added Ya before my name Fred, and changed it to Yafred. The original name of Joshua was “Hosea” (Num. 13: 8). Moses added  Ya to the front and called him “Joshua” (Num. 13:16). Ya is Yahweh, the name of God. After believing in the Lord, we all have become children of God. Since Yahweh is our Father we now all have the same last name “Ya”, and all belong to the same royal family of Father God! How incredible this is! No wonder (1 John 3: 1-3) said excitedly: “Look! How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 

Having this understanding, and reading Ezekiel again, I had an unexpected discovery. Many times the word of God said the people were rebellious and God was very angry, ready to do what He set to do in His wrath. However, for His Name sake, He did not treat them according to their evil ways and corrupt practices, lest the name of God be blasphemed among the nations that live with them. (Eze 20: 9, 14, 22, 44). I was thinking, God can’t bear to deal with them according to His anger, what does this have to do with the name of God? But when I read it this time I understood that because God has adopted us as His children, we have put on God’s last name. When we are good, He receives glory. When we are not good, He loses face. So if He destroyed us out of His wrath, people will laugh at Him. This is the dilemma in God’s heart. It has been the same case since the time He led the people of Israel out of Egypt. The people worshipped the golden calf. In Exodus 32 you can see the dialogue between God and Moses: God no longer wants to own the rebellious people, so He said to Moses, “This is your people whom you brought up out of Egypt!” (v. 7) But Moses said, “No, they are Your people whom You brought out of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand.” (v. 11) Then the reason Moses interceded for the people was also because of the name of God. Moses said, “Why should the Egyptians say, ‘It was with evil intent that He brought them out, to kill them in the mountains and to wipe them off the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger; relent and do not bring disaster on Your people.” (v. 12) Then the Lord relented and did not bring on His people the disaster He had threatened.(v. 14)

This is the grief of our Heavenly Dad. What else can He do with us? Understanding this I said, “Dad, I am back. I am willing to be a good son, and I will not hurt You anymore. I will also love my brothers and sisters, and tell the world to come back to the Father’s house to be Your children and to fully enjoy Your love so that we may sing for joy and be glad all of our days.” I saw the tears sparkle in Father’s eyes, and His painful struggling heart was comforted.

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Editor’s Note: Spiritual Devotion Nita Johnson: The Light (H)

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Editor’s Note: “30 Days Prayer for The Muslim World”

Dear 24/7 intercessor,

Normally during the month of Ramadan, we publish prayers weekly to pray for the  salvation of Muslim. This year’s 30 days fasting period is from April 24 to May 23. Although in the midst of the global epidemic, we still encourage the intercessory warriors to pray, and actively respond to the calling of these 30 days of prayer for the Muslims. To pray with faith for millions of Muslims to understand God’s forgiveness of sins and the hope of life in Christ Jesus.

We hereby introduce this prayer guide of “30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World” (please click here to download this prayer booklet). The following is an introduction to this prayer guide: 

A group of mission leaders were praying at a meeting in the Middle East in 1992. They were convicted about their attitude toward the Muslim world, and they committed to be more proactive in demonstrating God’s love for Muslims people. The 30 days guide to pray for the Muslim during Ramadan was one way they responded in an effort to mobilize Christians to learn about and engage with Muslims in their community and in the world .

30 Days is translated in about 30 languages and distributed in 40 nations. Every day during Ramadan, we know that hundreds of thousands of believers are joining together in prayer making it one of the largest prayer events in the world.

The team that produces 30 Days is a diverse group of Christian from all over the world. Most of whom have lived among, worked with and loved the Muslim people for many years. Some contribute articles while others volunteer each year to translate, design or distribute the guide.

Use the prayer ideas on each page as a starting point for your prayers. Some of them have “Prayer Focuses” and corresponding scriptures. Let the Holy Spirit challenge you to pray as you consider all the needs of the people you read about and in our calling as the followers of Christ to love them and share the good news with them.

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.  (Matthew 21:22)

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Pray for United States: Hope in the “Perfect Storm”

【Current Events: Since the outbreak in the United States, many unprecedented events happened: national isolation, church forced to close, school closures, increasing numbers of diagnoses and deaths, many unemployed, people protesting against closures, prohibiting unessential operating, stock market turmoil, oil prices plummeting to negative, the media releases fearful and shocking news. Some government officials call for prayers, some officials blasphemy the name of the Lord, and the federal deficit breaks record highs. The United States seems to be caught in a huge storm. As in the early 1990s, God showed Bob Jones that a huge storm came to the United States. A “perfect storm” formed by seven storms reaching their peak. The seven characteristics of the storm included government, spiritual, economic, social, emotional, disease, and regional aspects. The “perfect storm” that Bob called is exactly what the United States and the entire world are currently experiencing.

But praise God for encouraging the body of Christ through Bob. It is time for Christians to stand on our position and proclaim the Word of God. God has given us authority, and it is time to conduct it.

Facing the global plague, the current news media just like terrorists which mostly release fear and panic. But we are children of God, and we must live out our faith in God without fear. This is the best time to look for God and release faith to testify to the world with life. In this darkness, the great light of God will come, and the glory of the Lord will fall on the children of God. Because after these big storms, the harvest field will mature and the big harvest will come.

Therefore, please be prepared for the great harvest of one billion souls. We must prepare the barn, the harvest is at hand. Don’t be afraid, keep faith and be blessed by God!

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Pray for Israel: My Aliyah Story – Experiencing the Miracles of God in Israel

【Background:  Starting this week, we will occasionally publish various testimonies  or articles about Israel to help you understand Israel  and her people, so that we can pray in a deeper way for Israel.

The following is the testimony by Sister Hannah, the founder of the Voice of Israel  Ministry:

I had always considered Canada my home – it was the place where I grew up in an Orthodox Jewish family and spent the first three decades of my life. But all that changed when, through an amazing miracle during a crisis pregnancy, I came to faith in my Messiah, Yeshua, and began to read the Bible. [1]

I read about how, as Jewish people, we had been exiled into all four corners of the earth – because of our sin – but that one day God promised to bring us back home. Every time I read the prophecies about the return of the exiles of Israel, my heart stirred within me to be part of this exciting end-time move of God.

At the time, I was a single mother with three children and did not see how I could possibly make aliyah (immigrate to Israel) on my own; but with God all things are possible. Soon I met my Polish-born husband at a Messianic congregation in Canada. He had the same deep desire to make aliyah and so together, even while just newlyweds, we packed our bags and went by faith – like Abraham – leaving behind our land, home, and family – mother and father, brothers and sisters – in order to go to a land that He would show us.

For the first time, we heard people clapping and singing when the El Al aircraft touched down at the Ben Gurion airport. Stepping off the airplane onto Israeli soil was an incredible experience! Seeing the palm trees swaying in the breeze, feeling the sunshine on our faces, and hearing people speaking Hebrew all around us –  it felt like a dream and we were filled with joy.

“When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing.”  (Psalm 126:1-2)

Not really knowing where we were going, we hailed a monit (taxi) to haul us and our luggage to a hostel in Tel Aviv. The taxi driver asked where to take us; and when I gave him our destination, he asked me a curious question, “At Yehudiyah?” “Are you Jewish?”

When I answered ‘Yes’, he began to holler, saying, “If this is your first Shabbat in Israel, you don’t want to be in Tel Aviv! You need to be in Jerusalem!” To my utter shock, he then got on his cell phone and cancelled our reservation in Tel Aviv.  Turning to me, he then asked, “So… where to?”

This was my first taste of culture shock in Israel. As a ‘nice, polite Canadian’, this kind of behavior would be unthinkable; but in Israel, our business is everyone’s business – as I soon found out. When my children were born in Israel, people always had opinions (which they often expressed – loudly) on how they should be dressed or fed or raised. Sometimes the entire bus would get into an argument over whether my baby was dressed too hot or too cold for the weather. A perfect stranger would tell me that I really should cut my baby’s fingernails.

I came to understand that, in Israel, we are one big family – our children are everyone’s children, our business is their business too. We laugh and rejoice together at simchas (joyous occasions) and we weep together in times of tsuris (trouble or sorrow). We stand together as one and sing Hatikvah, Israel’s national anthem, on both Yom Hazikaron (remembrance Day) as we weep for the soldiers we have lost in all the wars; and on Yom Ha’atzma’ut (Independence Day) as we rejoice in the miracle of the re-birth of the nation of Israel.

Yes, as with most families, we sometimes argue and disagree; but we also know that anyone would defend us with their life if need be. It came to be something I love and cherish about this special people.

We still had no idea where to go or what to do when we arrived; but I remembered that there was a pro-life (Be’ad Chaim) conference going on at Yad Hashmona, the Messianic village (moshav) near Jerusalem so we told the taxi driver to take us there. Dumping us and our luggage in the lobby, we went to the desk to register only to find out that they were booked solid. There was no room at the inn for us weary travelers.

We found a room at a hotel nearby and attended the conference. It was amazing to sing worship and spiritual warfare songs (Kuma Adonai) in Hebrew and to actually meet some of the pioneer Messianic musicians who composed these songs! Ted Walker invited me to share my testimony; and it was such a joy and delight to share with my people and to hear it translated into Hebrew.

Still, we were exhausted and had no idea where to stay that would not soon deplete our limited funds (that had been miraculously donated by a precious sister in the Lord from Barbados). I fell upon the ancient stones facedown and cried out to the Lord. Suddenly, a beautiful American woman appeared, asking if we had anywhere to stay. When I confessed that we didn’t even have a clue, she offered us her lovely, sea-side apartment in Netanya to us as free accommodations for three full months until we could settle our aliyah and find a long term place to live.

Wow! This was our first miracle; but on the first of many. We found out that God delights in faith; and when we step off the cliff with a heart full of faith, He swoops in to catch us and support us with His everlasting arms.

Making aliyah like this was really crazy (meshugah). I had only been to Israel once before as a tourist – on a Jewish synagogue youth tour – but I fell in love with the country; and for the first time in my left I felt like I was truly ‘home’. Even while, at that time, I was a secular Jew, living in the ways of the world, I had an awesome encounter with God at the Kotel (Western Wall) in Jerusalem. I experienced His loving presence as my ‘Abba Father’ welcoming me, His child, a daughter of Zion, back home. I made a promise to myself, to the people of Israel and to God, that one day I would return. It took me twenty years to fulfill that promise.

Of course, making aliyah and actually dealing with daily living in Israel is a much different experience than just coming on tour – as I was soon to find out! Staying in 5 star hotel accommodations, eating at delicious Israel buffets, and travelling on an air conditioned bus together with other excited young people and a handsome Israeli tour guide, did not properly prepare me for the challenge of making aliyah.

We soon found out that there are giants in the Land. Besides the culture shock, financial trials and language barriers (my elementary school Hebrew was not completely fluent), we also needed to face an especially formidable giant called Misrad Hapnim – the Ministry of Interior. Apparently, someone from my Orthodox Jewish family, informed the authorities that we were ‘Jews for Jesus’; therefore we came under investigation and were denied our rightful citizenship under the Law of Return which states that any Jewish person has the right to make aliyah.

So began a long and fierce battle, spiritually and in the natural with the Israeli bureaucracy, during which time were felt like we were ‘under siege’ – unable to work to feed our family. We could not receive health care or an education for our children. I had several miscarriages and our faith was stretched to its limits.

But through it all, God guided us, provided for us and sustained us – until in the end; the children and I miraculously received our Israeli citizenship. A clerk at Misrad Hapnim (who knew that we were Messianic believers) said that it would only be “over her dead body” that we would ever receive Israeli citizenship; but God is able. Even those things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

Unfortunately, my husband was never given the citizenship that was due to him as the spouse of a Jewish immigrant; and eventually he was even denied even a work visa to support his family. By this time we had two more children – Sabras – born in the Land of Israel; but my husband was not legally allowed to work. We found ourselves homeless, helpless and hopeless. My health had suffered with the birth of my last child, Avi-ad – a planned home birth in the desert (Negev) that turned into a life-threatening crisis with me being rushed in a ICU ambulance to Be’er Sheva to save me and the baby.

Finally, in 2003, with the baby only 6 months old, my husband was evicted from the land – given 14 days to leave the country. He been evangelizing throughout the country and the Israeli authorities wanted him out! We had no more strength, in our utter brokenness, or the resources to keep fighting the good fight.

We were all devastated as we headed back to Canada. It meant the death of our hopes and dreams and eventually it led to the dissolution of our marriage. But several years later, in December of 2009, God made a way where there was a way for me and my children to return to the Land where we re-established our home in a small village (moshav) in the Judean hills.

“Though I scattered them among the nations, yet in far countries they shall remember me, and with their children they shall live and return.”  (Zechariah 10:9)

My eldest daughter (who originally made aliyah at the age of 16) found her ‘prince’, an incredible worship leader, composer and video producer; and they make their home along with their five beautiful children (my grandchildren) in the same village. It is amazing to see what the Lord is doing in the land – raising up a whole new generation of Messianic Jewish believers – worshipers, prayer warriors, and congregational leaders to shepherd the growing flocks.

Despite the challenges, living in the Land of Israel is amazing! We can actually witness the miraculous restoration of the Land before our very eyes – the desert is blooming with beautiful flowers and the cities are inhabited and filled with people! The land that had been barren and desolate for two thousand years – is now filling the world with fruit. We can literally “taste and see that the Lord is good.”

But we have to remember that the nation of Israel was birthed out of pain, tragedy and loss. Out of the ashes of the Holocaust, God has created beauty. I see Israel as a sign to the nations and to people all over the world of His mercy. Even though we may go through many trials and tribulations in this lifetime that may leave us barren and desolate – He can bring beauty out of the ashes and give us the oil of joy instead of mourning; the garment of praise for a spirit of heaviness.

What God has done for Israel, He can do for each one of us. He can turn our mourning into dancing and cause us to become trees of righteousness – that He may be glorified.

Critical Event: Pray for the Unity of North And South Korea – Entering A Critical Moment in History

【Current Event: US intelligence agencies are monitoring reports on the serious sickness of Kim Jong-un of North Korea. South Korean media reported that 36 -year-old Kim Jong-un, received the cardiovascular surgery on April 12th, due to  “excessive smoking, obesity and excessive fatigue” related diseases. Kim Jong-un is said to be recovering in a villa, but no one can confirm the report. The South Korean government said it did not find any abnormal activity in North Korea which may indicate that North Korea is preparing for any major changes.】(CBN NEWS , April 21st, 2020)

【Current Affairs / Sharing: South Korea is entering the most critical period in history, and a spiritual battle is taking place. God will work in His way and His timing to unite South and North Korea, but there will be great turbulence and shaking. Here are two predictions for North Korean leaders.

Charlie Shamp, April 16, 2020 prophesied about North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.”

I heard the Lord say, “Pay attention to North Korea, and pray that something shocking will be shown to everyone. Watch that the hidden things will be revealed. The quiver rattles against its side along with the flashing spear and lance (Job 39:23) like an open grave. The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled  and human pride brought low; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.” (Isaiah 2:11 )

Bill Lackie in early 2020 prophesied to North Korea

The current leadership of North Korea is weighed in God’s balance. His anger has turned toward the leadership in this nation and will soon be confronted. Sin and unrighteousness is a reproach for any nation, but God will exalt a nation whose face is turned toward Him. It is time for all Christians to pray for Kim Jong-un’s salvation.

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First Nation in North American: Walking With The First Nation:”Align With the Heart of the Father” (1) – Taking Communion With the Land

【Event: On the last day of the Unleavened Bread Festival on April 16 last week, the Chinese and the aboriginal leaders, such as Lockley Bremner and Joe Donnell, held a network On the “Align with Father’s Heart” gathering (click here for details ). There were many moments during the gathering. We will share with you in the coming weeks. One of the most unforgettable experiences was Rockley shared a testimony of “Holy Communion with the Land” and led everyone to receive Holy Communion with the land. We poured grape juice, a symbol of Jesus’ blood, on the land of our yard, and thank God for the redemption of the land. May the Holy Spirit use the testimony below Lockley to lead you through the “Holy Communion with the Land”!

Communion with the land? How appalling?

That was my first reaction when I first heard Jeffrey Gwin speak about sharing communion with the ground for the reconciliation for atrocities committed on Chinese railroad workers in Libby Montana. I never thought of this till several years later when we were conducting a camp meeting on a traditional Salish campground in the wilderness of Montana. This was the first Christian event they ever permitted on this land that had been reserved for traditional ceremonies, sweats, and annual Jump dances. When a team of prayer warriors and me first stepped onto this land you could sense, in the spirit, an ominous presence of evil spirits. Our job was to consecrate this ground and exorcise it of entrenched spirits. We proceeded to pray and anoint the area with oil when we came upon a sweat lodge close to the entrance of the property. We prayed and threw anointing oil inside the sweat lodge when suddenly the largest toad I have ever seen, in fact, it is the only one like it I have ever seen, jumped out of the lodge and hopped all the way to the river. We stood there and watched as it jumped into the creek and swam as fast as it could out of sight. At our camp, we placed warrior gatekeepers at the entrance and every visitor or participant was prayed over and spiritually discerned before they were allowed into the camp.

The camp meeting began and we were tormented with insects of every type, gnats, biting flies, horse flies, deer flies, bees, yellow jackets, ants, and you name it. Large evergreens surrounded the campground and huge ravens infested the area squawking all night long. We struggled through the camp meeting but the insects were intolerable. One lady who was allergic to bee stings was stung and went into a reaction. Thank God, one of our people was a nurse and injected the lady with the antidote. This turn of events troubled me and I wondered how we could deal with this infestation. During one of our daytime meetings, the Holy Spirit reminded me about communion with the land.

I had struggled with this thought because I have always believed that communion is a sacred holy act. I asked, “How can you throw something as holy as the blood of Jesus on the ground?” The Holy Spirit reminded me of David, who took the precious water from his friends who had laid their lives on the line to give him, and he poured it on the ground. Then the Holy Spirit gave me a picture in the spirit of the body of Jesus torn to shreds. His veins broken open and blood 

flowing and spilling on the ground all the way to the tree on Calvary. As His body was pierced and the spear driven into His organs, blood and water flowed out of His body and spilled on to the ground. I asked, “Why was His blood poured on the ground,” and the Holy Spirit spoke to me, “It is for the redemption of the earth.” The LORD showed me in Romans chapter 8:21 that all creation will be redeemed, “because creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.”

We stopped the service and I announced we are going to have communion with the land. I shared the revelation the Holy Spirit had given me. The blood of Jesus paid the whole price, not only for mankind but also for all of creation. We administer communion with the land the same way we receive it for ourselves. We must understand that it is an act of faith in the finished work of Jesus, but it must be appropriated and administered the same way we receive salvation. We are saved by faith through grace, and the land receives deliverance from the curse when we apply the blood of Jesus in faith. When we partake of the emblems of communion and they are injected into our system, they are changed into the actual body and blood of Jesus through our faith.

We blessed the emblems and asked God to break every curse that was over this land. We prayed that every entrenched spirit strong hold would be uprooted and cast out in the name of Jesus. We asked for forgiveness for ourselves and for our father’s who had defiled the land and worshipped false gods. We then received half of the emblems for ourselves and then we sprinkled the body of Jesus onto the ground. We received half of the blood and poured half of the blood with the ground. We then fell on our faces and began to pray in the spirit, I dug my fingers into the ground and was reminded that we are a part of the earth.

We are created out of the dust of the earth and when our life is over, we will return to the earth. The word ground in Hebrew is Adamah, and of course, the first human created is called Adam. Adam is taken from the Adamah, and his skin is red or (adom, in Hebrew). Adama: land comes from the same root of Adam, and Adam can be derived from Abba: Father and Dam: Blood. Therefore,we could say that Adam is earth with life giving blood in it.

That evening we noticed that the ravens had left the campground. I wondered if this could be true but then the next thing we noticed that evening was that the insects had also gone. Praise the Lord, there is tangible evidence when we redeem the earth from the curse and the multi layers of curses our ancestors have left upon this land.

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