By Toni Ford
Anyone who knows me knows that I become a bit passionate when talking about Israel, including the land, the people and the impact both have had on my spiritual life.
My life was forever changed in 2011 when I took my first trip to Israel. I came home from that trip and began my search in Scripture, wanting to learn what God said about Israel and His people. Ever since then, my love and passion for learning more about the land, the people and the heart of our Father towards Israel has only grown deeper, so much so that I continue to return to Israel almost every year. I t returned from Israel about a month ago after being over there for two weeks while serving people who have been impacted by the war thus far.
Hopefully, those reading this week’s column are aware of all that is currently taking place in Israel. As I write this column on August 1, we know that there will be an all-out attack on Israel from Iran, Yemen, Hamas and others within the next 72 hours. So, as I reached out to all my friends in Israel to let them know that we are praying and standing with them, not one of them expressed fear. Rather, they are standing in faith, knowing that our God has a greater plan and knowing that He is greater than any war. They know even greater tribulation is coming, yet they also know how the story ends. For those of us who know the Lord personally, we too know how that story will end.
Due to my love for Israel, I am asking that we pray like never before for this land and its people. I ask that we pray for America to stand with Israel, not just in words but in actions. I also pray that we all become even more grounded in the Words of our Lord so that our foundation in Him becomes even stronger in the days ahead.
Scripture tells us in Zechariah 8:2-3 that the Lord loves Jerusalem and is very zealous for Jerusalem. All throughout Scripture, we read prophecies concerning Israel and the nations that often have two fulfillments. The first is a partial fulfillment in history, while the second is a complete fulfillment at the end of the age. The Lord also has promises He has given to Israel and His people, and our prayers are a way of agreeing and reminding the Lord of His promises (Isaiah 62:6-7).
I would love for you to join me, along with millions of others, in praying for Israel daily over the next couple of weeks. I’ve listed prayer points for Israel according to God’s Word.
Numbers 6:23-26: Just as God instructed the priests on how to bless Israel, so we too are to pray for the blessing of Israel.
Isaiah 60:2 and Isaiah 62:1-11: Pray that God’s glory shall be openly manifested in Jerusalem.
Daniel 9:4-19 and Psalm 102:13-21: Pray that God’s face would shine on Jerusalem.
Isaiah 11:11-16: Pray for the Lord to restore the remnant of Israel.
Isaiah 24:14-16 and Isaiah 27:2-6: Pray for the Lord to inspire new songs for and from Jerusalem.
Isaiah 30:18-30: Pray that God will release His grace on the people and land of Israel.
Isaiah 33:2-6, 17: Pray that God will impart wisdom and reveal His beauty.
Isaiah 35:1-10: Pray that the glory of God will be openly manifest in the midst of weak people.
Isaiah 54:5-17: Pray that God’s redemption will be witnessed by all the nations.
Isaiah 45:17-24 and Isaiah 52:6-10: Pray that Israel’s salvation will impact all the nations.
Isaiah 43:1-4 and Zephaniah 3:12-17: Pray that God will reveal His love for His people.
Isaiah 63:7-64:2: Pray that the Lord would rend the heavens and come down to help Israel.
Habakkuk 3:2 and Micah 7:14-20: Pray that God would revive His work and release great miracles.
Jeremiah 32:37-42; Pray that Israel will be fulfilled and filled with the fear of God.
Psalm 80:1-19: Pray that the Lord would restore Israel.
Ezekiel 20:34-41: Pray that the Lord would plead His case with Israel.
Ezekiel 34:11-31 and Jeremiah 3:14-18: Pray that the Lord would shepherd Israel with great blessing.
Amos 9: 11-15: Pray that the Lord would restore the tabernacle of David.
Ezekiel 34:11-31: Pray that the Lord would glorify His name through Israel.
Ezekiel 37:1-14: Pray that the ears of the people would be open to hear from the Lord and accept Yeshua as their Messiah.
Joel 2:15-32: Pray for the fulfillment of Israel and what is to come!
Lord, today we pray for the peace of Jerusalem and we pray protection over Your land and Your people. Bring them to see and understand who You are, and may they come to accept You as their Messiah.
If you would like continued prayer, feel free to email me at tonif77@gmail.com. I would love to pray for you!
