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Update from Mike Evans

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Shalom, shalom from your home in the Holy City, your Friends of Zion Center. This great lighthouse of Christian love only exists because friends like you have made it possible. And Israel so urgently needs it right now. The briefings and updates I’m getting confirm the serious nature of the threats. They are much worse than what the news is reporting, and the Jewish people need our prayers and help right now as they are under attack. As the Houthis in Yemen continue to launch long-range missiles, the warning sirens here in Jerusalem go off again and again. Each time this happens, hundreds of thousands of people have to go to bomb shelters just in case. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to hearing those sirens, but they are a powerful reminder of just how great the needs of the Jewish people are right now

Today I’m asking you to do something great for God by comforting the suffering people of Israel. There are thousands who are still homeless…thousands mourning the loss of a loved one…thousands struggling to just get enough food to eat…hundreds of widows and orphans. The suffering in Israel is worse than anything I’ve seen in 50 years of ministry. These precious people need our help right now. 

Your support of the Jerusalem Prayer Team today allows us to comfort the people of Israel who have survived the terrorist attacks, to continue to purchase and deliver food, medicine, clothing, and other necessities of life for the poor Holocaust survivors and refugees of Ukraine, to continue to operate the Friends of Zion Museum, to stand up and speak out for Israel, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel. Thank you so much for being part of this vital worldwide prayer movement.

To help: http://www.jerusalemprayerteam.org

Father,

Remind us to pray daily for those where there’s war…
that they won’t have to live with such danger any more.

At this very moment, please protect those souls,
who are serving courageously in military roles.

By Your Spirit, convert people who have evil intent…
revealing to them the Lord Jesus, whom You have sent.

Thank You for having sent Your Son, as the Savior for our sins…
Now, for anyone who receives Him, a brand new life begins.

in His (Jesus’) name, we pray…

P. A. Oltrogge

Mike Evans Update

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Please pray for my friend of almost 45 years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. When I met with him in Washington a couple of weeks ago, I could see the strain of dealing with the war and the many threats facing Israel. He needs special strength and wisdom from God. And I want to tell you how deeply appreciative he is of all that you are doing to help his country in this crisis hour.

Please pray for him and the leaders of Israel in these difficult days. One of the reasons “Bibi” is so hated by so many people is his unflinching moral clarity and his willingness to identify evil when so many prefer to pretend it doesn’t exist. Decisions are being made in Jerusalem right now that will have a dramatic effect on the future…

Today I’m asking you to send a special gift for the suffering people of Israel. There are thousands who are still homeless…thousands mourning the loss of a loved one…thousands struggling to just get enough food to eat. A ceasefire does not mean the end of cold, hunger, despair, worry, or grief. They need our help right now. 

Visit: http://www.jerusalemprayerteam.org

Your support of the Jerusalem Prayer Team today allows us to comfort the people of Israel who have survived the terrorist attacks, to continue to purchase and deliver food, medicine, clothing, and other necessities of life for the poor Holocaust survivors and refugees of Ukraine, to continue to operate the Friends of Zion Museum, to stand up and speak out for Israel, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel. Thank you so much for being part of this vital worldwide prayer movement.

…from Mike Evans

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Please pray for the leaders of Israel, especially my friend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for him, charging him with war crimes. This outrageous action is an attempt to stop Israel from defending itself against the ongoing attacks by Iran’s terrorist proxies. The dark evil of anti-Semitism today is not just found in mosques, but in boardrooms across Europe and around the world…and we must stand against it.

Today I’m asking you to send a Christmas gift for the widows and orphans of Israel. There are thousands of them. So many husbands were killed in the attack on October 7. So many fathers have been killed fighting terrorists in the IDF. There are funerals almost every day. These precious people need everything—housing, clothing, furniture, food, baby formula, medicine, coats, and so much more. There is also an urgent need for portable bomb shelters for vulnerable families as well. They cost $20,000 each, and we want to do as much as we can. We must raise $220,000 for these outreaches before Christmas and Hanukkah, which starts on December 25th this year.

…to help, visit: http://www.jerusalemprayerteam.org

“If anyone thinks himself to be religious, yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” James 1:26-27 NASB

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem…” from Psalm 122

…among others helping: http://www.cbnisrael.org; http://www.oneforisrael.org

Update/Israel

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…from Mike Evans

Please pray for the safety of the Jewish people. Members of Iran’s radical Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they are preparing another attack with a barrage of up to 1,000 ballistic missiles fired at Israel. That would be five times more than hit Israel when I was there recently. Many Israelis would die. Please pray–this is urgent.

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…a few days ago…

In eleven days, I will be going back to Israel. Yesterday saw still more attacks on innocent Jewish people living in the northern part of the country. More than 120 rockets and drones were fired from Lebanon, striking homes and businesses. According to early reports, at least five more people were injured. This is the daily reality of life in Israel now, and I’m asking you to help us send a message to the suffering Jewish people that they are not alone.

Half of the children in Tzfat (Safed)—about 3,000 precious little ones—do not have adequate bomb shelters at their schools. The mayor, my friend Yossi Kakon, has begged for help—not just for the children, but for the elderly Russian Jews in his town who are living in tiny and cramped bomb shelters. I am preparing to return to Israel, and I need your help so that we can meet as many of these needs as we can.

To support through prayer or finances: http://www.jerusalemprayerteam.org

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As the war goes on, the need to serve and support Jewish people in Israel is massive!  This is what God’s Chosen People are facing…and why your support is more important than ever:

1,200 people were murdered on October 7, 2023
101 hostages are still held captive by Hamas in Gaza
Over 700 IDF soldiers have been killed
10,000+ IDF soldiers have been wounded
20,000+ rockets have been fired into the Land
153,000 Israelis have been forced to flee their homes
These statistics are from: http://www.jewishvoice.org

…further information sources are:

http://www.cbnisrael.org; http://www.oneforisrael.org; http://www.chosenpeople.com; http://www.jewsforjesus.org; http://www.levitt.tv; http://www.SavingLivesInIsrael.org

Father, we do pray again for those living in Israel. Protect them and the IDF military with angelic help amidst the fighting and draw people on both sides to yourself. We pray for the families of those who have died, especially those who died in protecting their small country. We pray for healing for the wounded… in Jesus’ name Amen

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

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On another topic, the U.S. election, please don’t miss today’s: http://www.givehim15.com

Continued prayer…

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We continue to pray for the serious situation and the innocent people on both sides of the war begun suddenly by trained terrorists upon Israel in October, 2023; and we certainly pray against evil hatred of the Jewish people.

In the midst of war, a work of God is being raised…in which you can participate. Minister Billye Brim and her partners are building this prayer and Bible study center in Israel in the Galilee. You can view photos of the construction at her “blog,” join in on regular prayer with Billye, and find out more at: http://www.billyebrim.org

…artist’s rendition from the blog…

Noteworthy, Miscellaneous for prayer

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…today’s: http://www.givehim15.com

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…and from the Jerusalem Prayer Team:

The war in Ukraine is not just being fought between armies. Russia’s attacks are directed at the civilian population as well. This week, Russian officials boasted that this month they have attacked 80% of Ukraine’s traditional power plants and 50% of the hydroelectric plants. Much of the country is without reliable power, and the civilians are suffering greatly. We must do all we can to help these precious people.  To support the Jerusalem Prayer Team as they offer support, through prayer and materially, to those in Ukraine and Israel, visit: http://www.jerusalemprayerteam.org

From there, the following was copied:

There is no greater need today than to support Israel with our daily prayers. I ask you to join me in prayer every day for Jerusalem and the nation of Israel.

“God of Heaven and earth, protect the schools and the school children who are being targeted by enemy terrorists. Watch over the families who trust in Your name. Provide jobs and sufficient income for every family and reveal to them that it is by Your mercy and grace alone so they may come to believe in You, the One True God and Your Son Messiah Yeshua, in Jesus’ Name!”

“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in Whom I trust.’ Surely He will save you from the fowler’s snare and from deadly pestilence. He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.” Psalm 91:2-5

Join with us and millions of others around the world in prayer for Israel…

In Support of Israel

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You can stay informed on what Eagle Mountain International Church is doing to aid Israel in these days. Yesterday, Pastor George Pearsons spoke on the disastrous consequences of supporting any dividing of Israel. Please continue to pray for Israel; and anyone can give towards aid and hear the message at: http://www.emic.org

Other caring ministries that support Israel have been previously mentioned on this blog, such as http://www.cbnisrael.org; http://www.jerusalemprayerteam.org and others.

Passing this along…

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Today three dozen Jewish children are in classrooms at your Friends of Zion Center in Jerusalem. Their homes are in Sderot by the Gaza border, and it is not safe for them to return home yet. So these refugee children are having their kindergarten classes in our buildings. This is just one of the amazing ways you are helping the suffering people of Israel, but there is so much more that needs to be done. We urgently need to raise $135,000 to continue our outreaches to the victims of the terror attacks.

God has brought us together “for such a time as this.” Today I am asking you to send a special offering out of your love for the Lord to meet the urgent needs of the suffering people of Israel. During Hanukkah and Christmas, we hosted survivors and families of the victims of the terror attack at your Friends of Zion Center. But there are still so many others who need our help, and we can only say yes to them if you first say yes.

More than 100,000 Israelis are still homeless because of the war, and thousands of them are living in unspeakable hell as widows and orphans because of the massacre on October 7. They are under a lot of pressure and have nothing, no husband, no home, no clothes, absolutely nothing except bills and babies. These needs are absolutely urgent. Your gift will literally save many lives. Please be as generous as you can.

Your support of the Jerusalem Prayer Team today allows us to purchase food, medicine, clothing, and other necessities of life for the poor Holocaust survivors, as well as to continue to operate the Friends of Zion Museum, to stand up and speak out for Israel, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people in Israel and Ukraine. Thank you so much for being part of this vital worldwide prayer movement.

Your ambassador to Jerusalem,

Michael David Evans

Click on “Give” at: www.jerusalemprayerteam.org

Son of the Highest, Son of Man

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“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
Though you are little among the thousands of Judah,
Yet out of you shall come forth to Me
The One to be Ruler in Israel,
Whose goings forth have been from of old,
From everlasting.”
Micah 5:2 NLT

From destined Bethlehem Ephrathah, a town that was very small,
would come the One who would be Ruler of Israel and the Lord of all.

The Holy Spirit overshadowed Mary, a virgin humble and mild,
whom God the Father had chosen to bear the Messiah—Jesus, His Holy Child.

Coming forth from the family of Judah, Jesus’ birth was lauded that night,
by rejoicing angelic voices, as the world’s Savior from sin’s blight.

His goings forth, the prophet Micah said, were actually “from of old–
from everlasting,” as He preexisted with God the Father, if the truth be told.

After His birth, Mary laid Him down in a manger—a depiction very sweet.
But He was Immanuel, the eternal Mighty God, sent to bring about Satan’s defeat.

P. A. Oltrogge

…this writing inspired by a devotional written by Kenneth E. Hagin,
Founder, Rhema Bible Training College

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Joseph, betrothed to Mary, was troubled, having learned she was with child, and an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying…

“‘Joseph, Son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His Name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.’ So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His Name Immanuel, which is translated, ‘God with us.’” Matthew 1:20-23 NKJV

Prior to this, Mary had been visited:

“Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, ‘Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!’

“But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.’

“Then Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I do not know a man?’
And the angel answered and said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. For with God nothing will be impossible.’

“Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.’ And the angel departed from her.”

Luke 1:26-38 NKJV

“And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.’

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’”

Luke 2:7-14 NKJV

“For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6 NKJV

“For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.” Matthew 18:11 NKJV

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 NKJV

“The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all—“. Acts 10:36 NKJV

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