Arrows July 11 2025

 NOTICE: This entry of Arrows from Zion for July 11, 2025 is separated from the cover story that accompanied it in the subscription like, My Path to One New Man in Him | From Music Addict to Israel Advocate. Also, for some reason I have not yet figured out, suddenly I have not been able to publish photos  to this blog.

Arrows from Zion
Summarized from the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests Israeli Ministries

I had no idea until late in this day, Thursday 7/10, what Asher Intrater had written in his article Lion Arising & Soleimani’s Six-Pack. The Holy Spirit did and I’m sure this is why my cover story focus this week was about my own journey back to God and how the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis played into that.
Asher also is writing with the 1979 conflict with Iran as the backdrop:  
     "For two years now in Israeli press conferences, Netanyahu has quoted from Balaam’s prophecy of Numbers 23:24 that one day Israel would be a people that would arise like a lion to take the prey. That expression has become the name of the IDF operation."  This is a MUST READ Click link above Lion Arising
     ALSO  7/7 Tikkun Global’s monthly Israel’s Restoration Magazine (downloadable PDF) for July. Encouraging articles from the ministry’s authors in Israel.
     7/9 Spirit of Victory! Tikkun Global Conference in Anaheim, CA Sept 11-12 | Watch the Video with Asher and Betty Intrater
     7/10 Daniel Fast at the Tikkun Global Ministry Center & Prayer Room in Jerusalem has been a remarkable journey of spiritual breakthrough. (Click to watch past sessions) …. As we approach the conclusion of the fast this Sunday, July 13, we are inspired to finish strong in our prayers and declarations. PS: We will resume our weekly lobal Broadcasts in August.

From Pastor Israel Pochtar at Beit Hallel in Ashdod:  From Vision to Harvest: Celebrating 20 Years of Beit Hallel | 20 Years of Beit Hallel: A Story of Faith, Fire, & God's Unfailing Love WATCH Now | This summer, we are launching our annual “Summer for God” Youth Discipleship Program—a powerful, immersive experience. WATCH  Summer for God Raising Torchbearers in the Land of Israel |ALSO The Power of A Mother's Prayer |  VIDEO When the Sirens Stop The Work of Comfort Begins Thousands of families have lost everything. Many are living in hotels, carrying deep wounds of uncertainty, pain, and fear. And yet—even here—we are seeing God move. Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for praying, for giving, and for believing in the call to comfort God’s people—for such a time as this. | Praise Report: A Breath of Relief in a Time of Crisis | When A Father Finds Faith: “Papa, these men came just of you — let’s pray.”
    7/4 Otzma & Atzma’ut: Strength and Independence in God’s Destiny | VIDEO ....as we reflect on both biblical truth and current events, we want to take a moment to honor and bless our American brothers and sisters as they celebrate Independence Day.

From Howard & Randi Bass of Yeshua’s Inheritance in Beer Sheva “Shalom from the US of A on the 4th of July! Randi and I are in Tulsa, OK, with our son, Evan, and daughter-in-law, Joyanna, and with her parents.  We can't remember the last time that we have been in the States for the Fourth.  We will go to Phoenix on Monday to be with our oldest, Tamar, and Ezra, who are expecting their first (and a boy) about that time. | Before we left Israel, I did another video about "the situation" here:  What's Going On?

A message from Joel Jelski, the Director of National Katzir Youth Ministry of the Fields of Wheat team. The July 26-31 Harvest Camp will focus on the question of What is Love? Based on “And You Shall Love - V’Ahavta.” Joel sent the whole Devotional 1 (out of 4) that they have written for this camp along Yeshua’s declaration that all the commandments are fulfilled on the basis of the first two commandments about love God and others : 1. With all your heart 2. With all your soul 3. With all your mind (or strength in Hebrew) 4. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
     Joel’s prayer requests are for   1. The teens that have signed up to come to the camp - that they will come ready, with open hearts, and ready to encounter God in a real and meaningful way.  2. Our small group leaders that will be leading the teens through this process, praying and processing together with them everything that God will be speaking to them throughout the camp. Pray that they come ready to give, with full hearts, and that they would also encounter God as they serve the teens.  3. Protection over the physical place where they camp will take place, at the foothills of Mt. Hermon. Protection over all our activities - hikes, games, sports, kayaking in the Jordan river, volunteering with local farmers, and other activities we will be doing.  4. All the speakers who will be sharing messages throughout the camp, plus the worship leaders and musicians.
     I want to say also that I am SO grateful that this year’s camps have been fully funded by so many people who deeply care about our Katzir (harvest) camps. This national ministry to young Israelis would not be possible without your generosity and partnership. We don’t take this for granted. Thank you for being a part of what God will be doing in the “V'Ahavta” camp! 
     Also here is Eitan’s US schedule: July 12, Shabbat - Knoxville, Tennessee, (Rabbi Michael & Jan Weiner) | Shomair Yisrael Congregation | July 13, Sunday - Fairview Knoxville Church (Dr, Jeff LaBorg) | July 15, Tuesday - Nashville, TN - Belmont Church (Pastors Steve & Judi Cochran) 6:00pm Open House | July 17-19, Thursday thru Shabbat - Boston, Massachusetts - UMJC Conference | (Speaking at Saturday night meeting) | July 20, Sunday- Nashua, New Hampshire (Pastor Paul Berube) Gateway City Church, Nashua - 8:30 & 10:30 

You may have heard about the Hamas ambush of IDF: Chaim Malespin of Aliyah Return Center sends this VIDEO  I was in Gaza when there was ambush meters way!  | He writes on July 4^th about being a dual passport citizen of the USA & Israel pointing to Truman being the first leaders to recognize Israel as a state in 1948. “Prophecy still continues to be fulfilled as Jewish People return home to the promised land even in times of war. It’s estimated that around 27,000 Jewish people have made Aliyah so far in 2025 — which is significant, especially considering that Israel is still at war with Iran and her proxies…. According to AP News, antisemitism has risen by 2,000% since October 7th. Many Jewish families in France and the UK are now seriously considering moving to Israel. The situation in the USA and Canada has also worsened. In the U.S., there have been an estimated 10,000 antisemitic incidents, including the tragic murder of three Jewish people simply because they were Jewish. In Canada, around 6,000 incidents have been reported…. All of this reminds us that we need to pray. Pray for those making Aliyah…. Another way you can help is by supporting new Jewish families, especially those struggling financially. We assist in many ways….as Aliyah continues to rise in the coming years. …      2,500 Israelis Lost Their Homes to Iranian Missiles. ARC is Ready to Help. Watch our Emergency Campaign VIDEO & GIVE
     Quite excited to see this!  Chaim has a NEW BOOK coming – Aliyah Warrior is an autobiography, Chaim’s first hand account of serving during the current Israeli war. Pre-order available soon!
     Ready for a challenge? Watch the short video: “Stand With Israel — Train to Lead” Challenge Then Click HERE if you want to participate in this 7 day challenge.
     And if you haven’t yet, please check out my new personal website!!!!  Putting the final touches on Chaim Malespin — An Advocate for Israel | Building Bridges between Israel and the Nations.

Much going on a Revive Israel, “In these days of ongoing conflict and uncertainty in Israel, we’re encouraged to see how God is still moving, opening doors for ministry, building up the Body, and refreshing those on the front lines of service. Here’s what’s been happening across our Revive Israel community:  The Yanai Family is currently in France connecting & refreshing | Tal Haroni, one of our core leaders, teaching at a special conference in France.| The Almeida Family just returned from a challenging ministry journey in Europe.| Neveen has been holding down the fort, caring for our home base, the farm, and the animals. | Here in Israel, after weeks of intense rocket attacks, there’s a growing sense of hope. …Amid it all, we keep our eyes on what truly matters, the Gospel, salvation in Yeshua, and the living hope we have in Him. Shabbat Shalom, The Revive Israel Community | To learn more and to Partner with Revive Israel

Guy Cohen who leads the Harvest of Asher in Acco writes about “Deeds of the Nicolaitans and Parashat Balac” – “The doctrine of the Nicolaitans is essentially the spirit of Balaam repeated in the new covenant, leading Believers into compromise. The warning is clear, do not follow false teaching and do not let spiritual compromise take root. Yeshua calls His people to faithfulness, purity and to stand boldly in truth.”

July 9^th Sally Shiff of HaMaayan congregation was writing how nice it was not to be running to the bomb shelter in the middle of the night, the next day she writes, “The War is not over with the Houthies. Five am we were called to the bomb shelter once again from a ballistic missile attack. Thankfully all is well.” Her prayer points over the past several days were focused on the talks between Netanyahu and Trump going on in D.C.” Whatever shakes out, we know God is FOR Israel, not against her.
     7/8 Sadly, 5 soldiers lost their lives last night in a horrific battle in northern Gaza
     THIS IS SO GOOD! A dear prayer partner friend was interviewed by all Israel news:
     7/7 Twenty-one months (21) six hundred and forty days  (640) since then...More than 1,200 Israelis were killed on October 7. Over 240 hostages were taken into Gaza and continues unabated against Israeli civilians, with the launching of more than 12,000 rockets. Fifty hostages remain still in Gaza    Israel’s Silent Heroes: The Ones Who Stopped Iran’s Missiles | KAN 11" (side note, my cousin is one of these silent heros)
     She also sends this great quote from "US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: “I leave tomorrow for DC to be part of the WH meetings with POTUS and PM. Pray that an EFFECTIVE end to hostages being held and the war in Gaza will happen. Not something that will leave Hamas in power or give them a victory; Pray that the partnership between US and Israel will be strengthened; Pray for the Embassy in Jerusalem that our evacuated staff will be able to return back to Israel soon; Pray that there will be a way forward for Judea and Samaria to be under sovereignty of Israel, but in a way that will give the Arab population there a better and more secure life and future than they have with the Palestinian Authority.” 

Leon Mazin sends a good report about the music school at “Our daughter Congregation Music School (“Keshet Tzlilim”) in Nof ha-Galil (View of the Galilee) has successfully completed its very first year! We congratulate all the students on their progress and achievements and extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated teachers.  It’s been a wonderful beginning — and we’re excited for what’s to come!”
     The fostering of musical ability in children is a big focus for this congregation, and really among the Jewish people as a whole. They have a school of music in the Return to Zion congregation as well.

From Claude and Michelle Ezagouri of the Morning Star Fellowship in Tiberias, they are thanking God for His protection over them during this difficult period for Israel. In prayer requests they ask, “Please pray that this peaceful break will be as long as possible. Our fellowship car engine died and we had to buy a secondhand car, which we are in the process of doing thanks to a Donor’s help. This came right when we were trying to rebalance our budget because of a monthly imbalance from the beginning of the year. We had to lower the two and a half salaries, but expenditure is hard to decrease although we are trying, Prices have considerably increased in Israel and the Dollar has constantly devalued versus the Shekel, which has decreased our income from overseas gifts. Please pray that we may have God’s wisdom in this. We truly trust Him as He has always been faithful to us.
     DD: I appreciate Claude speaking frankly about this situation that exists for all the ministries in Israel. Please do what you are able to help.

As usual, Reuven Doron delivers thought provoking commentary about the current news events – overlaying those events with prophetic parallel. As he writes truly, ““That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, ‘Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.” (Isaiah 44)
     President Trump and his administration want the Gaza War to end ASAP in order to pursue a vision of a peaceful and productive Middle East. Extending the Abraham Accords with more Arab nations, and especially with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is the ultimate goal. According to current US foreign policy, this goal justifies any means to achieve it. Current Middle Eastern politics may not give the intercessors great joy these days, but we perceive that they are, nevertheless, necessary in order to move forward.
     King Cyrus was chosen by God to fulfill the divine purposes regarding the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the Temple. He wasn’t chosen for the task because of any virtue or excellence of character; rather the Scripture says he was chosen because he“… shall perform all my pleasure.” Pray for President Trump and for Bibi as they notch out a deal moving forward. Partner with us
     BIBI’S LEGACY | While high-level negotiations and political shenanigans are unfolding in Washington DC even as we write these words, let us tell you how most Israelis feel about it. In spite of the American pressure to wrap up a deal with Hamas and bring the Gaza War to an end, many here in Israel hope that our Prime Minister will not cave in to the pressures and compromise Israel’s security for short-term political gain.. .. History tells us that negotiating with Jihadi terrorists who commit their lives and destiny to Israel’s destruction is meaningless.
     Ending the war WITHOUT a total removal of Hamas from Gaza while securing deep territorial control across ALL of Israel’s borders will simply start the countdown for the next massacre and the next war. Yet, while we look to the Lord for His hand to rest upon our leaders and guide us according to His plan, we must remember that Bibi is not a young man, nor is he healthy. Given his personal status, political and legal challenges at home, and the immense pressures he must be under by President Trump and the European Union, we will not be surprised if the current talks lead Israel into painful compromises for the hope of further integration into the Middle East.
     Netanyahu, in spite of his failures and the ongoing scandals surrounding him, his family, and his governing coalition, has achieved impressive results in security and regional affairs. Given Israel‘s complex political environment, he had to (or chose to) work with the Ultra-Orthodox parties to form a majority coalition, and is therefore beholden to them and to their often ungodly agendas and priorities.
     You need to realize that these Ultra-Orthodox parties present the most “Anti-Messiah“ sentiment in the Israeli society and are the ones who persecute the Gospel and its messengers the most. We hope and pray that the Lord will “contain and arrest” these religious strongholds, yet we realize that these forces may be necessary for Israel’s forward motion according to God’s plan.”
     There was much much more, but to read it, you need to email Reuven and subscribe to his email list.

My Path to One New Man in Him | 7 11 2025 Arrows cover story

My Path to One New Man in Him From Music Addict to Israel Advocate

by Donna Diorio

July 11, 2025 cover story to Arrows from Zion elist

I wanted to comment on a Jewish friend's post of the Iranian weasel - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - who in 1979 took prisoners of the US Embassy staff. He was recently dispatched to his Maker who is not Allah, by the way.

Nov 1979. That was the point where I first became political. Before that I was just captivated 100% by the music industry, but this event got my attention as an American watching CNN coverage of it every night.

A few months later passing the magazine rack in a grocery store, I was stopped dead in my tracks by a Time magazine with a picture of Time’s “Man of the Year,” the Iranian Ayatollah Khomeine. What stopped me was because he was the most evil person I had ever laid my eyes on.

I had no real interest in politics before the Iranian Hostage Crisis, but I knew evil when it was staring out at me from the magazine cover. Later that year I would cast my vote for Ronald Reagan for President. I was fed up with the weakness of the Democrat President Jimmy Carter. I voted for him based on his engaging smile and Southern charm. It was the last time I would vote without knowledge of the issues critical to the USA.

By 1983 my life would be in such personal crisis and I would follow my husband’s lead to cry out to God. I returned to my childhood faith, made better by learning the gifts of God were still available to us. I was excited to learn this, but none of my music industry Jewish pals were happy at all about my Jesus encounter.

My expectation was that if the Bible was packed with Jews, then there should be Jews in the faith too. I had been drawn to the Jewish people my whole adult life, so my interest in the Jewish people continued after returning to faith. It didn’t make sense to me that there were no Jews in church.

Also my interests in the political situations surrounding Israel began to grow. Because of repeatedly reading my Bible cover to cover, Israel was put firmly in my heart. Especially reading the prophets like Isaiah, Israel became almost my alter ego if you can understand that. I related to Israel in the Scripture so completely – both the good and the bad.

I discovered political controversies because of the dueling narratives between Israel and her haters. Already I was given to verify the prophetic claims made in the Bible like how prophecies were proven true in historical events. So I set myself to wade through the Israeli versus Arab narratives about disputed history from before Israel became a state in 1948 and in aggressions and wars afterwards.

Even though Palestinian narratives are full of passionate fervor about being victims of evil intentioned warrior Israel, it was the exact opposite I found more worthy of believing. I spent a good deal of time, several years, combing through books and news articles to get to the truth of the clashing narratives.

There was far more evidence of Arabs warring against Israel – including all the terrorist operations from Yasser Arafat, a faker and narrative spinner to the end – than Israel being the aggressor. The terrorist organizations even had the gall to paint themselves as David facing off with Goliath Israel.

It is how all guerrilla warfare fighters see themselves, even as this urban warfare is the most difficult to defend. This is what America has been finding in recent years with the alliance attacks by Antifa, BLM and pro-Palestinian anarchists.

But in those early years I settled firmly on the side of Israel. By 1993 I began to develop the firm conviction that as the nations ‘sowed’ in unjust dealings with Israel and her enemies, so would those nations ‘reap’ on their own soil. Turning a blind eye to Israel’s plight defending against terrorists and warring Islamist aggressions would become the painful learning experience of nations whose leaders will not stand up against evil.

Around 1988-90, I would discover an Israeli believer associated with Francis Frangipane who was writing about the things I was seeing from the Hebrew biblical prophets about Israel. Reuven Doron was the only one I knew of writing about the things I was seeing scripture. I was excited about that and saw he was way ahead of my learning curve on those issues.

As I learned from Reuven's newsletters, Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, he began to write about how there were Jewish believers in Yeshua (Jesus' Hebrew name) in Israel. At first I wasn't all that interested, but afterwards I became vitally interested. I wanted to know who they were and wanted to connect with them.

By 2001 I understood the Israeli believers were a priority to God, even if many Jewish believers in Jesus didn't know it, I knew it. As I got to know a few of the Israeli ministry leaders I also understood they are the best sources of the truth in Israel news events. It's not that they all are on the same page of analysis, but I know how to judge by the Word of God and the witness of the Spirit.

The fact that that they were underdogs ignored by the majority of Christians who said they loved Israel, also drew me to them. They were God's best kept secret in Israel, but I knew God did not mean for it to remain the case. God did not want the Israeli believers to be a big secret, but He wanted to draw those who truly loved and obeyed Him into the secret of all He was going to do through them.

This became my mission in August 2001 when I started the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries. It was three weeks before the attack of Osama bin Ladin's terrorists assault on the United States.

Regardless of the continual battles even getting my emails delivered to subscribers the past 24 years, giving up has never been an option.

This is a marriage spiritually, with the one new man of Israel and the Church, and it is an 'until death do we part' marriage.

Arrows 2025 July 4 | Asking Questions

Asking Questions 

We have Never Walked
This Way Before
The Holy Spirit
Leads Us Forward
Joshua 3:4-5

Asking Questions
by Arni Kein
Emmaus Way in Tiberias Donation information

One of the things I love about Arni’s ministry letters is that he is always posing many questions. That is really the essence of the Emmaus Way vision, to make a place for the Presence of the LORD in Israel by consecrating focus on a worship atmosphere without agenda in order to hear what God is speaking. -DD

July 1 | And so it was, in the midst of the height of the action, rather suddenly, the director stood up and said “Cut. That’s a wrap. We are done here.”  As quickly as it began, it was over. The players packed up and went home, leaving those standing by to figure out what exactly had just happened.
      Some things were obvious and evident. The veracity of what can be known only second- and third-hand was another story. How much do we trust the motives and integrity of those in power? Families lost loved ones, hundreds were wounded, and thousands are homeless. This is not a totally new experience for us. However, the magnitude of it all and the rate it unfolded is like nothing else we have ever known. 
     While the cessation of hostilities has silenced the soul-shaking wee-hour sirens, the looming unanswered questions will no doubt keep many awake. The present quiet is not one of shalom. Not at all. For three thousand years, in varying degrees at various times, the ruler of this world has moved on peoples and nations to seek to subjugate or eliminate the Jewish people. According to Scripture, that will not change until Yeshua returns.
     The present Iranian regime has never hidden its commitment to Israel’s destruction. Unless that were to change, any cease fire is merely a comma in time. The global stage has been reset and the next act is about to begin. There are a number of different plays running simultaneously and we get to choose which one to tune into.
     We personally have come to the conclusion that flipping between the channels to follow all the scenes and dialogue and all of the players is unprofitable and exhausting. We would rather give our attention to the main stage of eternal reality. During the days of war we gathered mornings and evenings beyond our normal twice-weekly schedule. Every time, from the first moments, the atmosphere of heaviness and weariness was dispersed as we were refreshed by the Presence of the Lord.
     Following is a recounting of some recent events we think have significance beyond themselves and are worthy of prophetic consideration. On May 1st, catastrophic wildfires broke out in the center of the country, causing the national Independence Day celebrations to be cancelled. May 4th saw a missile from Yemen get through our sophisticated defense system, landing near Ben Gurion Airport and causing the airport to close and flights to be cancelled for weeks. Some two weeks later, two Messianic staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C. were shot to death at a reception for young diplomats. Are these three terrible events unrelated or is there a message here?
     Our God Who never sleeps is over everything that concerns Israel. Independence Day is a very significant event; stopping all air traffic to Israel is a global upset affecting multitudes; and the murdered Jewish couple were in the inner circle of Israeli-American Messianic Jewish diplomatic life. What do we imagine? What are we to believe? Did God look the other way when the fires were set? Did He lift His Hand to allow the missile through? Did He step aside to let the shooter pass? This murder in particular impressed us as quite intimate in nature. While it opened up amazing discussions among Jews about Messianic believers still being Jewish, it does not overshadow the sense that God is crying out to get our attention.
     Three weeks later a twelve-day war began that impacted every soul within Israel’s borders. In response to the hundreds of missiles that were being fired upon Israel, just about every night Homefront Command sent wake-up messages to all our cell phones, alerting us that an attack was coming. Was this twelve-day event number four in a series of Divine stirrings?
     The invasion of October 7th was also shockingly intimate. It was personal...face to face…one to one. The ballistic missiles that landed impersonally in the heart of Israel destroying whole neighborhoods was a quantum shift in what impresses us as an unfolding progression. The potential of what could have happened is staggering. While God’s mercy is unmistakable, the fact that He allowed several missiles to get through is fact. He could have stopped them all. The damage, limited and contained as it was, nonetheless amounts to billions of shekels and has directly affected thousands and indirectly millions.
     When we declare that He who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps, are we not affirming His purposeful sovereignty over every event of consequence? It’s difficult to fathom what the next level might look like. Where do we go from here? We pray that believing Jews and Gentiles in Israel and the nations would ask this question and wait for an answer.
     Throughout the twelve days there were numerous moments when all of Israel were in bomb shelters. Mostly the attacks came in the middle of the night, designed to disrupt our sleep patterns. In the past there have been times that certain areas needed to take shelter. But never has it been that the whole country was so moved at the same time. It was a timeless moment that transcended temporal dynamics. What a prophetic picture of our call to be wholly united and separated unto God! Even as the nation sought temporal shelter, we pray for the day when our people will seek the way into the secret place of the Most High.
     Things are happening. God’s spirit is moving. We are encouraged. The events of covid, the claims and clouds surrounding October 7th, and the latest war, have shaken many into a place of wondering and  questioning. All kinds of people are openly confessing they don’t know what to think or what to do, reading Psalms, and speaking about God … perhaps like never before. The ground is being prepared. The personal testimonies of Israeli resilience and faith in the face of tragedy and loss are remarkable. But singing, dancing and reciting Scripture in the midst of devastation can only be a product of God’s Presence. To God be all the glory for anything of value we have accomplished, anything worthy of praise. His eternal covenant has left His Name woven into our very DNA. Whether we recognize Him or not, He is in our midst. The enemy works hard to keep Israel from the knowledge of our Father, but he will not succeed.
     There is no end to the opinions, interpretations, conclusions, observations, perceptions, information, evaluations and recounting of who said what to whom and why. Additionally, propaganda and lies abound, like the report that the IDF is brutally killing Gazans coming to receive aid. These reports are reminiscent of the horrendous blood libels that circulated just prior to the Holocaust. It’s hard to fathom that so many are choosing to believe such obvious lies. A spirit of deception has been released and there is no turning back.
     By the end of this day, anti-semitism will skyrocket. That which has apparently been latent in many is coming to the surface. The virulence and proliferation of these absurd claims cannot be countered naturally. Concurrently, in a seeming opposite direction, the presently-anticipated expansion of the Abraham Accords could take us into a significant prophetic moment. The talk is of nations and peoples living side by side with Israel with formal diplomatic relations. Will there also be a change in the time-worn ideological positions? Will the Palestinians remove the clauses in their national covenant calling for the destruction of Israel? And if they do, will it be from the heart or just for appearance? We will soon see. But it seems as though we may be approaching the season spoken of in Jeremiah 6:14, “They have also healed the hurt of My people slightly, saying, ‘Peace, peace!’ when there is no peace.” Current events seem to be ushering in a limited season of outer quiet.
     We have not been this way before. This seems like a perfect time to enter into a season of solemn assemblies as is spoken of in Joel 1:14 and 2:15. The root Hebrew word translated as “solemn assembly” means “stop.” How applicable to the moment are Joel’s words! The terrible army reaping destruction in the Land is referred to in Joel 2:11 as the Lord’s army.
     Beloved, there is no length to which our Father will not go to bring us to Himself and prepare a Bride for Yeshua. As in Habakkuk 1:5, His Hand is in the glove of the enemy. If all we see is that the enemy is doing this and that, our understanding will fall short. His ways are not our ways. “Now therefore says the Lord, ‘Turn to me with all your heart, with fasting weeping and mourning.’” (Joel 2:12)
     What will it take to cause us to stop and declare the words of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20:12?  “For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us: nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”  It seems that as a nation we have not yet come to that point, but we see a small but strong green shoot striving to break through the newly-plowed ground. It needs pure light and clean water: we need help from our brethren in the nations. Beyond man’s religious practices, Greek structures, and humanistic motivations, this breakthrough needs the Presence of the Lord.  If you are at all moved of the Lord to come alongside and help, here are four thoughts to consider:
     -How was it that the Presence of God could so fill that Upper Room on Shavuot 2000 years ago? There was an atmosphere into which the Holy Spirit was able to so come. At Yeshua’s ascension, His last words to them were about the coming of the Holy Spirit. They instinctively knew they needed to stop their ministry activities and go to Jerusalem and wait. Does it not stand to reason that if we desire the Spirit to come as it did then, we should do as they did (cf.Acts 1:4,5,8,12-14)?
     -A message was on the way to Daniel (chapter 10) concerning Israel’s prophesied release from Babylonian captivity and return to the Land (aliyah?). The angelic messenger was hindered by the prince of Persia. Could it be that the current battle relates to what Daniel experienced then? The breakthrough required the intervention of Michael, who watches over Israel. Following, the prince of Greece would come and Michael alone would stand with the angel against these two ruling principalities (Greece and Persia). We understand the Greek spirit to be the source of the prevailing humanistic mindset of the world. Yeshua said, “…the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.” (Jn.14:30) To the degree we hold dear something of the world … something connected to the kingdom of the prince of the power of the air…to that degree we will be vulnerable…even to deception.
     -Zechariah 9:13 tells us that the sons of Zion are positioned to stand against the sons of Greece. These are two opposing systems…world views.  Zion by Hebrew definition is a dry and parched land, basically devoid of natural beauty…as it is written of its chief son Yeshua. Likewise the children of Zion have nothing of themselves to offer but to come before the Lord as living sacrifices. May the children of Zion in the nations arise and take their place alongside the natural olive tree, that the eyes of Israel would be opened to recognize our Savior and Redeemer!
     -As we all who know the way gather to worship and seek the Lord, as we choose to corporately shut ourselves in with Him, we are in effect a spiritual expression of Israel’s quest for physical peace and safety. Could it be that our sacrificial offering would touch the heart of the King as Esther’s did, and even serve as intercession that Israel’s veil might be removed? This would essentially not be through one-time events but would be the ongoing result of a foundational shift that would bring forth a new wineskin fit for our God and King. | May the Lord bless you from Zion!

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Arrows from Zion
Summarized from the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests Israeli Ministries

This is a MUST Read from Avner Boskey of David’s Tent in the Negev: | The epidemic of anti-Semitism has arrived "The world is witnessing the growth of two movements – the first stands with, defends and loves the Jewish people and their homeland; the second is exploding with demonic hatred of Israel the people and Israel the state. Both movements are growing simultaneously. It is crucial for those who have God’s heart for the sons and daughters of Jacob, to be tracking about the reality of the anti-Jewish stream – its patterns, growth, direction and strategic goals – and to be pro-active in dealing with this critical challenge.”
    Also The Micaiah Anointing  "....There is a fascinating word – ‘abracadabra.’ This term is based on two Aramaic roots – ‘abra’ (‘I will create’) ‘kadabra’ (‘according to that which I speak’). In other words: “I will speak things into existence.” Politicians are certainly tempted to believe that they have the power to create realities out of thin air, but of course, not all election promises come to pass.”

Watch this VIDEO from Reuven Doron By What Right Are We Here? | and read his article
“Following the American attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, there was a quadruple phone call between US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer. A speedy newly crafted peace agreement between Israel and more Arab countries was discussed as part of the vision of the expansion of the Abraham Accords.” Now What?

Tikkun Global explains their Global Family Vision and invites you to an online event Monday 7/7. Read article and Watch video here “We want you to understand the important values and convictions we carry about our relationship with the nations and the Global Ecclesia…. We will gather online on July 7th at 8:00 AM EasternTime / 3:00 PM IsraelTime. It will be a time to worship Him in unity, to wait on His Spirit, and to respond together as a global family. This gathering will be streamed live on the Tikkun Global YouTube and Facebook channels, so wherever you are, you can join us in real time.
     Daniel's Prayer & Fasting | June 22 - July 13 | Click here for all the Zoom replays & for the Zoom link live | We have completed 12 days of the Daniel Fast! We still have 9 days to go.
     Books | Ariel Blumenthal's One New Man |  God is reconciling Jew and Gentile together "in His flesh" through the cross of Christ. This powerful work of Jesus is the fulfillment of the Abrahamic Covenant and is at the heart of God's redemptive plan for both Jews and Gentiles.

Pastor Israel Pochtar of Beit Hallel (House of Praise) congregation in Ashdod, writes, “During the war, we stood with our people—in bomb shelters, in broken homes, in quiet conversations with the lonely and afraid. And we shared something powerful with them: hope. The kind that only comes from the eternal promises of God. This Shabbat, we want to take you deeper into that hope—by sharing a beautiful insight from the Hebrew language. Did you know that the Hebrew words for eternity (Neẓach) and victory (Nitzachon) are not only related—they come from the very same root? In Hebrew, victory isn’t just a moment of triumph—it’s something rooted in eternity. That’s the kind of victory our God gives. (Watch here)
          The War May Be Over but Our Work Has Just Begun…. And now that the rockets have stopped, our mission is far from over. In fact, it’s just beginning...WATCH NOW

David Silver writing for his parent’s ministry, David & Josie Silver Out of Zion ministries, “Unfortunately, modern-day Iran has the same spirit of hatred toward the Jewish people as Haman did with its radical Ayatollah regime openly calling for Israel’s complete destruction. Even so, in recent times Iran was not always hostile towards Israel. Iran was the second Muslim-majority country to recognize Israel as a sovereign state after Turkey, and until the 1979 Islamic revolution, Iran had excellent diplomatic and economic ties with Iran….. Iran’s Jewish community thrived, serving in government, business, education and maintained vibrant religious life.
     “Looking to the future, what can we expect?.... In Jeremiah 49:34–39, the Lord speaks of Elam—ancient Iran. He foretells Elam’s judgment: the breaking of its bow (its military strength), scattering its people, and bringing disaster upon them. But the story didn’t end there. God promised to “set His throne in Elam” and to restore them “in the last days.” While we do not know how events will develop in the near future, we do know that God is restoring and watching over Israel in preparation for his second coming. We know that he desires none to perish, not Israelis and not Iranians. God is moving in Iran in a strong way, and he is moving in Israel also, drawing people unto himself.

Stefan Silver and his wife Keren are part of the pastorate of Kerem-El, a daughter congregation to the Carmel congregation. While Stefan has been serving Reserve duty since the Gaza war began, his fellow pastor Yonatan Arnold bore the congregational affairs mostly alone, leading to burnout. For this reason Yonatan will step away from the position on the last day of 2025. Stefan & Keren will remain but they and the leadership are seeking God for a leader to come alongside. They write, “….we believe that God is at work and that He has a good plan for each of us. We believe that God founded this community and therefore it is completely in His hands and He will lead us forward. … Please stand with us in prayer for this crucial matter.
    A senior woman in the congregation, Hanna started a bi-weekly Bible study for women. The study came to a halt when the Gaza war broke out. Hanna’s son-in-law was “tragically killed in battle, leaving her daughter widowed with five children. A few months ago Hanna resumed the study, using a Precepts teaching in Hebrew on the Feasts of the Lord. The study is again held every two weeks and an average of 15 women attend, including several mothers and daughters. The study, that also includes a meal and a time of prayers, is greatly loved and blessed by all the women.”
     The congregation dedicated a baby girl during Pentecost, “a time of presenting the firstfruits to the Lord.… This precious family run a goat dairy farm, and sell top quality cheeses. Their vision is to develop the farm into a “plant and pick” berry field, where guests can meet the animals, pick fruit and enjoy nature. They ask us to join them in this vision, for funding and assistance to accomplish it.”
      If you would like to give towards the general ministries of Kerem-El, you can do so through this link. If you would like your gift to go to a specific cause or need, please add a designation note with your donation. More giving options here.

Youval and Valerie Yanay write that the Youth Camp Connexion to France for the Revive Israel team had to be cancelled because of the ballistic missiles Iran was firing at Israel, but the leaders have been helping their youth process the disappointment by helping them see “this moment not as a loss, but as a redirection under the Father’s loving guidance.” It is a good lesson to mature into by trusting God, “has protected us from dangers we couldn’t see…. Please keep Raphael, Liel, and their family in your prayers as they remain overseas, waiting to return safely to Israel.”
     Over the past two weeks, our community has continued to gather, worship, and tend to the land. The chickens still need feeding. The goats still need care. The fields still await sowing. Creation does not stop, and neither does the call to walk in step with the Spirit. These daily acts have helped anchor us in God’s peace and protection. We’ve opened our hearts and our homes for prayer and worship gatherings, providing a safe space not only for our own community but also for others who remained in the moshav. We have rested in His presence, even as missiles rained down. The Friday market turned into an unexpected place of refuge with people sitting over coffee and crepes, buying fresh vegetables, and finding joy amid the sorrow. It reminded us that the Kingdom is always near. Donation website page

Leon Mazin of the Return to Zion congregation in Haifa sends “heartfelt gratitude for your prayers during this challenging time. Your support and encouragement have made a significant difference, and we deeply appreciate your faithfulness.”… Despite the trauma we are enduring—families have lost loved ones—there is hope. We are reminded to look to God for healing and comfort, not only for ourselves as believers but also for the broader community, as Israel grapples with deep emotional scars. We are committed to praying for everyone impacted by this crisis, and we ask you to join us in this prayer.  In our congregation, we have maintained communication and support through Zoom prayer meetings, even as we temporarily paused other activities to protect our community from additional trauma. Thankfully, our congregants called to serve in the army have returned home safely.
     …. Please continue to pray for our three congregations in Haifa, Nazareth, and Kiryat Haim, that we may be filled with the Holy Spirit and find courage in this storm. Let us also pray for the families who have experienced loss, as their pain is profound and intense. Thank you again for your unwavering prayers and support. 

Evan Thomas of the Netanya Beit Asaph congregation also checks in after returning from New Zealan, then heading out to Dubai, over to Singapore back to Israel to once again travel to Holland. Each of the travels called on Evan bearing a similar mission as he described his task in Holland: “to build relationships between Beit Asaph and the Believing communities in Holland, to bring a ‘Kingdom message’ to help Believers already ‘torn’ and confused regarding their support for Israel and finally, to seek financial support for the Beit Asaph project. Mission accomplished in all three of these goals!”
     As for the new congregation, they write: “The internal construction of the new community outreach center is progressing well and should be completed by the end of July. Evan and Lev, his co-pastor, have begun discussions and planning for reinstituting programs that have been on hold for the past three years while we have been without a facility. There is much to be done in preparation: building teams, expanding leadership and adjusting times and frequency of services to suit our diverse community. Please keep this before the Lord in prayer!

     We still have a distance to go before gathering all the finances to meet our final obligations next January. There are days when we feel the stress rising to overwhelm us (Evan particularly).Thank you for your prayers for all these areas. We hope and desire to see the center ‘in full swing.’ Words cannot adequately express how grateful we are for all your prayers, your words of encouragement and your faithful support as we labor on in ‘God’s vineyard’ here in the Sharon Valley, Central Israel!  Donation information on website

From Michael & Dina Beener of the City of Life in the Gaza border town of Sderot, they write “A Prophetic Cry for Gaza and Israel Read & Watch VIDEO  Prayer on the Gaza Border     
     Also:  A Fragile Peace, an Unshakeable Faith…. Here at our ministry, we are doing our best to return to a sense of normalcy and resume all of our ongoing projects. Despite the challenges, we move forward with hope and great plans to continue supporting families, soldiers, and communities in need, bringing both practical help and spiritual comfort in these uncertain times. Join us in bringing hope and relief to the people of Israel. Together, we can be light in the midst of darkness and a vessel of God's love in action.     To Donate

My friend Sally Shiff at HaMayaan congregation writes so poignantly as she keeps her subscribers daily informed of how Israelis are faring in the tumultuous times they have been facing as a nation. It makes it difficult to edit down what she writes, for example she sent this today on July 4^th: “I woke up with the words of America the Beautiful playing in my head, and I was grateful to be both an American and Israeli. Grateful for all the blessings God has given me, and deeply grateful for you, my dear friends. I am grateful for the relationship that America has with Israel, especially now.” Then she quoted from Alexis de Tocqueville about his own search for “the greatness and genius of America…. Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power.  America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great.”
     We have a lot to work on there but Sally was full of thankful expressions for the help the President gave in destroying Iran’s ability to do great harm to Israel and especially for all those who have been praying along with her and the other Israeli ministries on Israel’s behalf. She writes, “Thank you for your prayers these 20 months (and for some of you a lot longer!)… , I wanted to take this time, thank God for my birthplace; America, and my new home, Israel.  And to you, my dear friends.”
     Only short excerpts from other reports: As the Sons of Issachar, you need to be wise in your prayers. To be wise is to have the actual news of what is happening here, not what the news agencies want to share with you. So with that in mind, pay attention what is happening in Syria:  Who Really Controls Syria? The Rise of Jihadist Rule and the Threat to Minorities | Mansur Ashkar Pay attention to this video!
     …. how is the war affecting those that are returning and experiencing the effects of October 7, 2023 over and over again???  The Whole House Shakes": Southern Israelis Return Home Amid Gaza Bombardments |  It is difficult if not impossible for the rest of the world to imagine living under these conditions, and without the help of the peace of Yeshua, our nation will never know rest and the peace that surpasses understanding.  Pray for the Body of Yeshua here to be your hands and feet to touch those who do not know them.
          7/1/25  Wow, 20 months – It’s the longest war in Israel's current history. The 1948 war was half that: 10 months. There have been so many changes since October 7, 2023. The map of the Middle East is still changing geopolitically daily; it's hard to keep up…. For the past many years it has been rumored that the greatest revival taking place in the Middle East is in Iran! (I can't verify that). If that is the case, then those believers in Iran  could be the very ones who have prayed this geopolitical shift into being. Coupled with your prayers mountains are moving! …. I do feel we are at a critical juncture at this moment. Time to really pray for His kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven.

From Cookie Schwaeber-Issan, an opinion columnist:  AllIsraelNews  | 6/8 Rooting for their own demise | 6/17 They will thank God for Israel | 6/20 Why American Jews Should Flee the Democrat Party | 6/25 Counter Puncher Trump Scolds Counter Puncher Israel |6/27 Making an Offer Everyone has Refused | 7/1 The Marriage between Socialism and antisemitism  || Jerusalem Post | 6/25 Led to the Slaughter by Politics 

 
At the Kfar Saba HaMaayan  congregation led by Tony & Orna Sperandeo, “We are so grateful for your kind emails of concern on our behalf....our congregation is comprised of native Israelis as well as immigrants of all ages from 20 different nations. Some have been here for decades, and our newest immigrant came from France just 45 days ago. For all of us, this war is unlike any war we have had since 1948, the War of Independence. Many of our members do not have a bomb shelter they can readily access in 90 seconds.… Consequently, we have opened our building and prepared our shelters that they can use for their safety. .… Consequently, we have opened our building and prepared our shelters that they can use for their safety…. As of this writing, over 20,000 homes have been destroyed. We have, via our distribution center donated clothes and toys to the families who are left with nothing. Later this week, we will visit and hand out food coupons.
     We know our greatest weapon is prayer. So, every night, we meet together via zoom to pray and encourage one another. Our first prayer is always for the 53 hostages that are still held in Gaza, in critical conditions, awaiting their return home. Now, more than ever, our people are staring at eternity. Many are interested in knowing more about God, and those who we have shared with about Yeshua, our Savior, are asking relevant questions. Pray that our nation will receive a revelation of the Good News of Yeshua HaMashiach!

Jennifer Guetta of Plant Hope Israel writes happily that her husband finally made it home on an El Al rescue flight. “. It is intense living in Israel during these times. But our faith is strengthened, and we know that God is with us. We are happy with a little rest for our bodies and praying for real peace to come.     
      I have finished finish my next book  The Mystery of the Feast of Trumpets. The Earth-Shattering Wake-Up call Announcing the Coming of the King of Glory. On Passover the Lord gave me a dream to write a book about this, and He wanted me to finish it by June…. We need to prepare our hearts for the coming of the King of Glory. But how do we prepare? You can find the answer in my new book! We are living in a turning point in history and we are seeing the book of Revelation come to live in our time. The time is NOW. The Feast of Trumpets reveals an important message for the church and for Israel today: Messiah is returning soon and we need to get ready. The book also includes a prophetic word for the church today, chapter devotionals and suggestions on how to celebrate with your family, home group, congregation or church. This year the Feast of Trumpets starts on the evening of the 22nd of September.  To be the first to get the book, you can PREORDER the Kindle version online and receive it on JULY 7^th.