Prayer Points: February 2025

Consider these prayer points as springboards into deeper prayer and intercession.

“And it shall come to pass that just as you were a curse among the nations, o house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you shall be a blessing.”  Zech 8:13

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THE HORROR OF THE CURRENT SITUATION

So much resistance, prejudice and evil perpetrated against Israel! So much uncertainty over the ceasefires, the release of the hostages, the prospect of thousands of Palestinian prisoners with blood on their hands being released to continue their hatred and violence against Israel!

The existential threat to Israel from Iran and their proxies around the Middle East who want to destroy and annihilate the Jewish nation. It is a spiritual war that rages in the spiritual realm. Take a look at Daniel 10:12-13.

THE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

The battle over Israel continues with the evil powers of darkness seeking to destroy the people of God, to take over Jerusalem and thwart the plans of God. But the Lord Jesus Christ won the battle on the cross. The final outcome awaits the return of Jesus at the second coming when “all Israel“ will be saved.

JESUS THE MESSIAH IS THE HOPE OF ISRAEL

We rejoice in God’s eternal Word:

“‘So do not be afraid, Jacob my servant; do not be dismayed, Israel,’
declares the Lord. ….  I am with you and will save you,’ declares the Lord.

Jeremiah 30: 10-11

Because of your great guilt and many sins I have done these things to you.

“‘But all who devour you will be devoured; ….  I will restore you to health
    and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord,

Jeremiah 30:15-16

“‘So you will be my people, and I will be your God.’”

Jeremiah 30:22

OUR PRAYER

This is what the Lord says:

“Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations.
Make your praises heard, and say, ‘Lord, save your people,
    the remnant of Israel.’

Jeremiah 31:7

ISRAEL NEWS

HOSTAGE RELEASES

The ceasefire is holding and the release of hostages is continuing. In exchange, hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, many with blood on their hands are being released. Stories are emerging of the conditions in which the hostages have been held and that many were held in UN and UNRWA facilities. It is still unclear as to how many and which hostages still in Gaza are alive.

GAZA

In Gaza, civilians have been allowed to return to northern Gaza from the south but many have turned around and have gone back to southern Gaza because of the utter devastation that they have found. They believe that they are better off in the camps where they have been staying in the south. They are angry that they have lost their homes and possessions and are asking “for what”.

President Trump has floated the idea that Gazans should be taken in by neighbouring countries to allow for the clearing of destroyed housing and the rebuilding to take place. His idea has been met with a fairly negative response so far.

LEBANON

The Lebanon ceasefire with Hezbollah has been extended to mid-February. The IDF continues to operate whilst the Lebanese army gets itself established. Only time will tell if they and UNIFIL will prove effective in containing Hezbollah north of the Litani River.

JUDEA AND SAMARIA (THE WEST BANK)

The IDF launched Operation Iron Wall last week to try to clamp down on the rising terrorist threat in Jenin and other areas of the West Bank. A series of explosions in Jenin Sunday 2^nd February conjured up the kind of fighting that has become hallmarks of the war against Hezbollah and Hamas. The blasts were part of the IDF’s latest operation to uproot terrorist infrastructure in Jenin and other areas of the West Bank.

PRAYERS

• Pray for wisdom for Benjamin Netanyahu, his cabinet, IDF and other agency leaders. Pray that the Lord will help them to make wise and timely decisions.

• Pray that the ceasefire agreements in Gaza and Lebanon will prove to be wise decisions with long term benefits.

• Praise the Lord for the hostages that have been released and pray that all the hostages will soon be released from Gaza.

• Pray for the physical and mental health of all those hostages that have been released and for all those who are still being held hostage in Gaza.

• Pray for the hostages’ families and friends and pray the Lord’s protection and comforting from the psychological warfare that Hamas is conducting through them.

• Pray the Lord’s hedge of protection around the IDF soldiers who are still in Gaza and Lebanon.

• Pray for the people in Gaza especially the Christians. Pray for protection from the armed mafia gangs and Hamas fighters who are now preying upon the population.

• Pray for the families of all those serving in the IDF. Pray that they may know the Lord’s shalom, peace, strength and comfort whilst their loved ones serve.

• Pray for the families who are still displaced from their homes, pray that they may soon go home.

• Pray for the Lord’s restraining hand to be on those in The West Bank who would cause trouble.

• Pray for the unity of Israel. Pray that the re-emerging divisions will not divert attention away from the most important issues that need to be resolved.

• Pray for the open hearts of Israelis as they are witnesses to the love of Christians worldwide that are standing for Israel. May God kindle jealousy in their hearts to know personally the source of that love and conviction.

• Pray that all Israel will seek the Lord Yeshua and receive His salvation.

• Pray for the nation’s mental health. So many are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

• Praise the Lord that He is regathering His people to His Land despite/because of the war.

 Acknowledgement:  These prayer points have been consolidated from a number of sources including Prayer Letters and Newsletters originating in God’s Land.