Zion's Glory
BREAKING NEWS: Since the writing of this article, Israel was attacked last night by Iran, sending 181 missiles and rockets across the country. There were no deaths and minimal damage. Israel has promised to retaliate very forcefully. I will write more about these developments with prayer points in another update soon.
The Lion is roaring! Those were the words I heard so loudly in my spirit when the news broke of the assassination of Nasrallah and the 20 other terrorists that were with him in the bunker deep underground. Like in Narnia, when Aslan roared, everything began to change. Heaven intervened with its victorious power. Here in Israel, it felt as if the whole atmosphere changed in that moment- something lifted. The heaviness was released and the heavens opened. The Lion had roared.
The events leading up to this event were the stuff of movie thrillers. We woke up to the news of an agreement between Israel and the USA of a probable ceasefire within a few hours. This news was met with surprise and was not well received here overall and the PM was out of touch in a plane heading to New York. Upon landing, he declared that there was no ceasefire agreement, to the surprise and confusion of the US government. The next morning, he gave his speech at the UN declaring forcefully that Israel will never stop going after its enemies. Unbeknownst to the world, the attack was happening just as he was speaking. The news hit shortly thereafter.
The whole ceasefire agreement was a ploy to encourage Hezbollah to let down their guard. And more incredible, because of the "beeper" attacks which took the world and Hezbollah by surprise and wonder, it forced Nasrallah to go in person to his meeting in the bunker because their communication system was devastated and what remained intact was suspect. The stage was set, and God's hand of favor rested upon the Air Force as 8 planes executed a perfect and highly complex maneuver, dropping 82 tons of explosives on the gathering from hell.
The whole event was obviously supernaturally designed and Israel in its true form was bold and courageous, doing mighty exploits in the spirit of King David and his valiant fighting men! This tiny country with its relatively small army is taking on the forces of evil around the world which no one has done before. Whether on the battlefield or in the office developing advanced technology of the highest level, our soldiers are committed, devoted and determined. The level of intelligence that Israel has been able to amass is nothing short of miraculous. There is definitely no army like the Israeli army and no doubt this war is causing even greater respect and esteem to rise up through all the armies of the world.
The Lion rose up and roared and is still roaring. Israel is attacking and demolishing Hezbollah along with the Houtis in Yemen and in Syria and the promise is that there is no place in the world they won't go to fight to destroy those who want us destroyed. The dismantling of terrorist control means freedom for the captives in Syria, Iran, Lebanon and Yemen. The citizens of these countries who are not terrorists are cheering for Israel and yearn to be able to live peaceful lives with Israel as a friend.
There is still so much more to go and although we are inflicting much damage on Hezbollah, they are still able to send off rockets and missiles non stop to Israel and we have incurred significant damage to property and land in the north. Last night, troops began the incursion into Southern Lebanon, destroying tunnels and finding Hezbollah weapons stockpiles.
We must continue to remain vigilant and not stop praying and interceding. Hamas is also decimated for the most part, but Sinwar is still alive and underground and surrounded by hostages. Israel had a chance to assassinate him a short while ago but had to cancel the operation because of the danger to the hostages.
In addition, the economic situation of the nation is very difficult as our credit rating was lowered twice due to the war and the expense of the war is putting a great strain on the country. The reservists who are being called up again to fight in the north are leaving their families and not able to work and maintain their businesses.
And once again, in another spiritual attack, all flights to Israel have been cancelled by order of the European Union, leaving thousands of Israelis stranded and unsure if they will be able to return for the Rosh Hashana holiday. The small number of tourists that had planned to come can no longer do so. Only El Al continues to fly but is unable to meet the overwhelming demand for reservations that this has caused.
Please continue to pray fervently for the release of the hostages and that Sinwar would be exposed and eliminated. Pray that PM Netanyahu and his government would continue to stand strong and united and to follow heaven's counsel. Israel must have the strategy that comes from God. The opposition in the heavens is strong, angry and dedicated to bringing israel down, but Yeshua is the commander of the army of the Lord and he leads us into victory!
Pray that the economic attacks against this nation will not suceed, including the flight cancellations. What the enemy means for harm, may God work to the good and in the end, may we have a year of tourism that will surpass every past one!
Please pray as always that Israel would see the hand and favor of God on them and would have revelation of their Messiah.
These are such awesome times- the most challenging we have ever walked through yet with a hope that burns brighter than ever for our people.
Wednesday evening is the beginning of the Fall Feasts. We will celebrate Rosh Hashana which is the traditional Jewish New Year. Biblically it is the Feast of the "Day of Trumpets". It is a day to blow the trumpets or the shofars. May the sound of the shofar this year usher in a year of victory and blessing. May the shofar blasts be as in the days of the battle of Jericho and bring down the fortresses of evil.
Following this day, on October 7 is the year anniversay of the massacre and the beginning of the war. Let us pray that God will do something supernatural that will turn this day of mourning into joy unspeakable.
