February 19, 2012

Iranian Warships in Mediterranean – Iranian warships have entered the Mediterranean Sea, causing great concern for Israel.  The fear is that Iran is readying itself for retaliation if Israel strikes Iran over its nuclear program.  The stakes are indeed high and this is not getting any easier with international pressure on Israel to hold off on any such attack.  Please pray for the tense situation over Iran and for God’s great wisdom for Israel’s leaders.  Please also pray that the Lord will frustrate Iran’s progress in obtaining a nuclear weapon.  He is in control and is Israel’s ultimate Defender!  For more, see Iranian Warships

Gaza Terrorists Attack IDF – terrorists from the Gaza strip fired RPG rockets at an IDF patrol unit along the border with Gaza on Friday.  Thankfully, no one was injured, but the border fence was damaged.  The escalation in attacks from Gaza is a clear attempt to bombard Israel so it will be distracted from other more serious threats, like Syria and Iran.  Please pray for protection over our soldiers along the Gaza border, as well as the citizens who live close to the area.  Please pray for an immediate stop in rockets and missiles falling in Israel, and for wisdom for Israel’s leaders as they decide what steps are needed to protect Israeli citizens from such attacks.  For more, see Gaza Attacks

Please continue to pray for the Body of Messiah in Israel as Israel is facing uncertain times; please pray we will be a great source of blessing to all Israel and that through our witness, many in Israel will come to know their Messiah.  Please pray for strength, courage, gentleness, and boldness in our witness to our neighbors who do not yet know Yeshua.

Thank you for praying and standing with Israel! Shavua Tov…

The Hope for Israel Prayer Team