Sunday, November 24, 2024

Arrows Nov 22 2024 Yeshua My Beloved

 





This week news reports revealed that a mosaic floor under a prison in Megiddo proclaimed “Yeshua is God.” I remember reading about the discovery in 2005 & wondering why there was such mystery surrounding what the mosaic said or depicted. Now I understand.  I take this archaeological find to finally be emerging from the shadows to be a sign — Let Israel now hear: Yeshua is God!
[Believe me when I say that they were not calling Yeshua “Jesus” in Israel even in 230 A.D.!]

Vision seen by Rania Sayegh, House of Prayer & Exploits in Nazareth, during the morning watch on the Eve of Yom Kippur

RANIA: On Friday morning 11/10/2024, the eve of Yom Kippur, during a prayer watch at HOPE, I saw the feet of the Lord Jesus and His hem moving all over the land of Israel.
     On the hem of His garment around seven bells were hanging, and they were moving as He was walking the land on the eve of Yom Kippur. The sound of the bells was echoing in the land, waking people up. The sound of awakening was released all through the land of Israel.
     Then I heard from the Holy Spirit, “After the echo of the sound of the bells will come the sound of the rushing rain over this land.”
     And upon its hem you shall make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet, all around its hem, and bells of gold between them all around: a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe all around. And it shall be upon Aaron when he ministers, and its sound will be heard when he goes into the holy place before the Lord and when he comes out, that he may not die. Exodus 28:33-35 NKJV
     In that day “HOLINESS TO THE LORD” shall be engraved on the bells of the horses. The pots in the Lord’s house shall be like the bowls before the altar. Zechariah 14:20 NKJV
     Indeed the Lord has proclaimed to the end of the world: “Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Surely your salvation is coming; Behold, His reward is with Him, And His work before Him.’ ” And they shall call them The Holy People, The Redeemed of the Lord; And you shall be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken. Isaiah 62:11-12 NKJV
     RANIA: I believe that the Lord is calling the people of Israel and its inhabitants to a place of healing but also to awaken to their calling as a priestly nation. He wants to tattoo His name on His people, Holiness unto the Lord. This is a season of sanctification and consecration, so that when we rise up to our priestly and kingly calling we will see rain restored and the harvest being released.
      “And I will sanctify My great name, which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst; and the nations shall know that I am the Lord,” says the Lord God, “when I am hallowed in you before their eyes. For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them. Then you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; you shall be My people, and I will be your God. I will deliver you from all your uncleannesses. I will call for the grain and multiply it, and bring no famine upon you.” Ezekiel 36:23-29 NKJV

     For His glory, Rania  | To watch the video they made for this vision featuring background music from their prayer room of worship song above, “Yeshua My Beloved” - Click here.

 


This week I (Donna) got 2 emails from Israeli ministries that greatly encouraged me during a time I could really use it.
     One, from Yonit Klein of Emmaus Way, who was catching up on emails and read my Oct 18th cover story, We Are Family: One New Man about the overwhelming sense of betrayal I felt watching the October Women Rise event in Washington, D.C. The betrayal response was because the event organizer promoted an Israeli anti-Messianic Jewish organization as a good place for Christians to donate to. I am still appalled that to my knowledge no one else has raised alarms about what was done, namely throwing Israel’s body of believers UNDER the bus!  Thank you, Yonit for writing to me about that article and encouraging me in it. Christians need to know what Israeli believers know already: IFCJ is opposed to Jews believing in Jesus.
     Also Beer Sheva pastor Howard Bass wrote to me:  “What you have been doing, Donna, for more than 20 years is highlighting and emphasizing the Messianic Body in Israel so that Gentile Christians will be informed and recognize that there is something big and significant happening here that affects us all, as God works out His perfect plan of redemption of Gentiles and Jews for the glory of His Name. But your labors of love for Yeshua also grant us a much wider audience than some of us would ever otherwise have, so it also benefits us, not just 'them', and brings more praise and thanksgiving to our wonderful Father of us all. Ain't He good!” 
     He is indeed, Howard, and thank you for centering my eyes on what has always been my desire: to make known the least known of those in Israel who are doing the LORD’S work.
     There are Christian organizations in Israel that many Christians donate to because they don’t really know the Israeli Messianic congregations and ministries. What they don’t know is that the Christian organizations cannot share their faith with Israelis they do humanitarian aid to under penalty of being kicked out of Israel. ONLY the Israeli congregations and ministries are carrying their faith legally to their countrymen – and doing humanitarian aid to them as well. There is still a great need to highlight the lesser known Israeli citizen-ministers of the Gospel in Israel and to encourage international Christians to partner with them for fulfilling God’s desire that “all Israel” be saved by faith in Israel’s Messiah Yeshua. International Christians still need to know that all of you Jewish believers in Israel’s Messiah are giving it your whole heart – sacrificially - to reach your fellow Israelis as God has elected you to do. No one ministry can do it all and all the ministries need the help of Christians in the nations for “all Israel” to be saved. 
     I am not against Christian ministries in Israel doing humanitarian aid. Israel needs help. But it is the difference in good, better & best. The best place to plant Christian donations is with the Messianic Jewish congregations and ministries in Israel who are after the spiritual harvest among their people.    



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

If you haven’t been a subscriber to this list for very long, you may not recognize this man’s name, Daniel Yahav, but he leads one of the largest Messianic congregations in Israel - Peniel, The Face of God in Tiberias. I just listened to this 9:20 minute update report Daniel is giving on the Israel after one year plus of war. His delivery is so calm.  He talks like he might if you were sitting right next to him having a quiet conversation. Daniel talks reality about this war and how it is impacting them all. I think this is a great one to listen to if you don't know much about what is going on for Israelis. His English is very good, and after this he addresses the same in German

Reuven Doron’s 11/15 article, DEI GRATIA * By the grace of God, is found on his OneNewManCall  Facebook page. In this Reuven is congratulating the “Free World” because God has raised up Donald Trump to lead the free world from the presidency of the United States. I am in 100% agreement with his strong comment. He adds, “We were not surprised that He was re-elected to take the helm of the free world once again. The Spirit of God showed this to us long ago in a dream, and our prayer has been directed for the formation of the new administration with the right people in the right positions for the needed work ahead.” I am thankful for this Israel-born Messianic Jew whose prophetic clarity over the years has been so consistent.
     Reuven writes, “This emerging American administration has the potential to generate significant global change as the deep political conservative right is emboldened all over the world. After decades of the progressive “woke” left trying so hard to convince America that it’s not a great nation at all and that it has no divine calling, more Americans than ever are now embracing afresh the vision of their Founding Fathers. This vision of justice and freedom for all is taken directly from the biblical prophets of Israel, and there is only one more nation on earth that carries the same vision; and that is the nation that gave birth to these prophets!
     Only the United States of America and Israel possess a “built-in” constitutional covenantal foundation in their DNA recognizing that they are called by God for His purposes. Our prayer is that this partnership in spirit and calling will mature and grow in the next four years into unprecedented heights. There is a lot of work to be done, and Trump’s administration will have to move fast and aggressively during the next two years to set the new reality in stone.

     Read this full report online including significant comments on the war in Israel, normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel, and intercession for the hostages Hamas still holds: at OneNewManCall. To Support Reuven’s prophetic voice to the nations, click here 

The Revive Israel leaders write about their winter discipleship program that just started: “These individuals have been deeply affected by the war and all that has transpired since October 7. This program offers them a time to find rest, renewal, and growth in their faith as they seek God, His will, and experience transformation through His power.
     “We see 2025 as a year of renewal and restoration for our nation to find hope and healing. It is a crucial time. It is a time to be a refuge in the storm for Zion’s sake and we aim to do this in a number of ways: …. Third Day Organic Farm, we provide a safe place where individuals can experience spiritual, emotional, and physical healing our discipleship programs. Our vision for Friday Market was to have a place where Israelis could learn about our faith….taking young Israelis on International Outreach Programs…. With each project, we’re creating opportunities for renewal, resilience, and connection. We invite you to be a part our of mission and vision, standing with us in support for Zion’s sake. With gratitude, The Revive Israel Community  [ Donate here]

Chaim Malespin at the Aliyah Return Center asks, “What does this rise in antisemitism mean for Aliyah?” Most surprising to Israelis has been the global response to “primarily led by radical Jihadist groups, their rhetoric and influence on others, especially the younger generation, are concerning.” [*In the USA, the plan among Hamas leaders wiretapped over several days by the FBI in 1993, the exact strategy for developing this outcome was discussed for N. America. Europe & the UK were more than a decade ahead of the U.S. on the curve of Islamist terror groups embedding into their society.]
     Chaim continues: “Many Jewish people, especially in Western Europe, are feeling less secure than ever. A recent incident in Amsterdam, where Israeli soccer fans were hunted down and beaten, was a shocking escalation. Not since Nazi Europe has something like this occurred. Applications, requests to gain information about moving to Israel (making Aliyah) among Jewish communities in Europe are skyrocketing! …. A tidal wave of Aliyah may very well follow this war once security in Israel is restored. We need to act now: Help us build the Lighthouse, the Aliyah Return Center, where we can continue to assist and help the Jewish immigration be absorbed in their ancestral homeland. Click here to HELP US BUILD THE LIGHTHOUSE | Various ways to give toward EMERGENCY AID  & General GIVING | Watch Chaim’s daily videos click here

Michael Beener of the Sderot City of Life congregation writes, “Why Supporting IDF Reservists is Our Calling.” He writes that the war Hamas initiated Oct 7th 2023 – “a relentless war, facing attacks from radical Islamist groups and even hostile nations” Israel was forced to call up reservists – men who served as they finished high school and who once released went on to establish normal civilian lives. Michael was reminded of the example of Moses in advanced years, needing his arms to be held up by Aaron and Hur until the victory was secured. The reservists aren’t Moses’ age, but being called up to such a long drawn out war has been taxing on them and their families. The whole nation is feeling it. Michael writes, “Today, we are called to be like Aaron and Hur, standing alongside those who defend our cities and lives. Our ministry has answered this call by providing essential supplies to support our reservists and help them stay strong in the face of adversity. Among the equipment we’ve sent are generators to provide stable power in critical moments, portable air conditioners to ease the extreme heat in shelters, gas stoves and cylinders for cooking in the field, and coffee kits to offer small moments of comfort amid the stress of battle. WATCH OUR VIDEO ON SUPPORTING THE IDF'S INITIATIVE  These are not mere accessories but vital tools that strengthen the spirit and efficiency of our soldiers…. We invite you to join this mission, standing with our reservists and contributing to Israel’s defense during this crucial time. Learn more here & donate, please
    Also go here to learn about the emergency war kits to the families who need them most. WATCH OUR VIDEO FOR FULL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROJECT


Avi Mizrachi, of Dugit, rightly calls the current war “Israel’s Worst Crisis in 50 Years” and says that even though Israel doesn’t observe the American Thanksgiving Day, they are full of thanksgiving for the help of American people of faith who have been helping Israeli Messianic ministries meet the needs of their people in so many way. Avi writes, “I believe that God has called us here for such a time as this. These are dark days in Israel, but Dugit Outreach Ministries is shining like a light in the darkness. Right now, there are 70,000 Israeli civilians away from their homes—staying with friends, living in their cars, or seeking other temporary shelter—and many of them do not know where their next meal will come from. There are so very many who need help and hope … and we need your support to reach them! May I ask you today to please give as generously as you are able at this time?....Even a few dollars—makes a difference for a family without food on the table. Please give your best gift today to help us help them.

     Also from Dugit: Avi and Chaya Mizrachi's daughter D'vora Boaz gives her testimony in this video from the international Indigenous Coalition Initiative. "D'vora Boaz was born and raised in Israel. D'vora has a master's degree from Hebrew University in Political Science and International Relations. D'vora is an international conference speaker and the author of Deliver My People: The Story of the Bulgarian Jewish Community and Rabbi Daniel Zion. She lives in Israel with her husband and two children. D’vora spoke to a delegation of Indigenous peoples of the nations at the end of October 2024 about her experience of the war since 7 October 2023.” Watch her 20 minute testimony video here.

Miriam & Shlomy Abramov of Awake Israel post their short ministry updates on Facebook which is where I saw on Nov 11th Miriam giving a report on her profile page about the good time they were having at an event for just the Israeli Messianic leaders. 
     Miriam wrote, “Messianics in leadership are hosted annually by Joel Rosenberg. What a time each year. Lots of rich fellowship and old friends. How pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together. It’s so crowded. All locals only. Arab Jews and @@Rich teaching. We must always sit at the Lord’s feet whoever we are in Him. Great worship too. It’s a beautiful time of refreshing in Christ. We saw so many pastors, our past professors in (6 year) Bible School, bible publisher society, Worship leaders, Alliance director, South Beersheva Humanitarian aid director (we are Central local), Howard Bass, Beersheva, Arab youth work Alon with Arab youth, and a few special others. It was so special. Refreshed! 

Norma wrote in her From this Mountain thoughts from Mt. Zion blog earlier in the month that I almost missed (11/8) but I’m so glad I discovered it yesterday because it is such an encouraging word for EVERYONE who have been praying for someone or many someones among their loved ones – family and friends sometimes over decades, yet still no sign of that person turning to the Lord. DO NOT GIVE UP because it may not come until you have already gone on to the Lord yourself! Do not underestimate how, “Our faith-love relationship with the Lord, touches our children, touches others, much more than we know. What we carry spills out of us, especially towards those in our family.” Do yourself a favor and go now to read Faith of Our Fathers.

Guy Cohen of the Harvest of Asher wrote about what he observed from Yeshua’s life on earth in the scriptures, “the way He engaged with the people, I see a standard that is opposite all earthly values…. In our world we see a spirit of revenge operating; you did it to me so I will do it to you. This is true for individuals and nations. However, Yeshua says we should not seek to take revenge but to reflect the Kingdom of God (Matthew 5:39-45). With this, we are called to operate in a spirit of discernment; while at the same time not being used as a punching bag, we are called to be wise as serpents and yet gentle as doves (Matthew 10:16).
     Guy also speaks of the ambush of an organized group of Muslims in Amsterdam: “Throughout recent history, Europe allowed large numbers of people which carry a faith opposite the values taught in the Bible. This opened the door for ushering in false teachings, resulting in watering down the Christian belief system. Please pray that the leaders throughout Europe who are Believers in Yeshua, will stand firm in the faith and proclaim truth throughout the congregations. Pray for healing from the wounds - new and old which have been afflicted on the souls of the Jewish people.
     Thank you for continuing to pray for: Our soldiers and their families. Those in the field, recovering from injuries and ones we have lost.| Wisdom to our leaders in government, military and security.| Peace for those still displaced from their homes.| Safety and release of the hostages.”

From Israel Pochtar of Voice of Judah Ministries and Beit Hallel congregation, a Shabbat devotional, Great is His Faithfulness! A Shabbat Devotional | Also Bringing the Light of Yeshua to Jerusalem: A Christmas and Hanukkah Evangelism Outreach | This Christmas season, Beit Hallel Congregation has the incredible privilege of sharing the Gospel message with 500 Israelis who have never before encountered the love of Yeshua. | Israeli Pastors Retreat | A Time for Rest and Renewal on the Island of Cyprus | This December, we have a unique and heartfelt mission: to take 30 Israeli pastors and leaders out of the war zone and into a place of peace and restoration. The retreat will take place on the serene island of Cyprus, offering a much-needed reprieve from the constant stress of war, bombs, and sirens that have defined this year.  …Read in full online | Plus Watch this video of many who have benefitted from the generous donations to our humanitarian outreaches as they voice their personal gratefulness to you.

Watch Dani Sayag, senior pastor of HaCarmel congregation as he brings a message of deep encouragement for the battle weary in Treasures of Darkness. Even in times of stress and crisis, God encounters His people with surprising “treasures” of His presence and glory in the midst of darkness. Just hours after preaching this message, those from the congregation experienced just such a thing. Dani’s wife, LuAnne translates his message into English. You can also watch all their Weekly Services posted on the Kehilat HaCarmel YouTube channel

Leon Mazin who leads the Haifa Return to Zion congregation, also writes of the American Thanksgiving Day: “The most awesome thing about this holiday is that people express their gratitude to the Heavenly Father for the harvest and all the good things they had this year. The other tradition of this holiday includes volunteering for those less fortunate by donating food or time to homeless shelters or those in need. Though we do not celebrate this feast in Israel we want to take this moment to thank all of you for your generous hearts and dedication to our outreach projects. We want to share with you this longstanding and central tradition of giving thanks. With your prayer and financial support we can serve those who need help.
     Recently our friends from America and Taiwan visited us and took part in making and distributing hot meal in the Home for elderly people. With your donations we continue as well to help new immigrants arriving in Israel. May your life be abundantly filled with God’s love and blessings! With love in Yeshua Messiah. [Donation information is on their Return to Zion website here.]

Jennifer Guetta of Plant Hope Israel is making a call from December 2024 to March 2025 we will be remodeling this house and moving to a new home on the southside of the Sea of Galilee. Our new house is located at the southern gate of the village of Poriya Illit (“the heights of fruitfulness”)…. We pray that our house may become a gate for the Glory of Yeshua, a refuge and a house of prayer where God's feasts will be celebrated and where hearts will be touched. The house will also be used for living and being planted in the land and as an office for Plant Hope Israel Ministries, where we will hold workshops, worship nights, Bible studies and hopefully write many books.” They will need painters, builders, handymen, gardeners, packers and movers. For MORE Information: send an email to:  mailto:planthopeisraelministries@gmail.com | (I would love to have included the full details of this prime time in the Galilee. It sounds like a good opportunity. Write Jennifer to learn more details of this offer)

Associate pastor at Tiferet Yeshua in Tel Aviv Moti Cohen writes Raising up The Last Days Generation of how his own troubled youth was turned around when he was dramatically transformed after finding Yeshua. Now he ministers to youth himself “to lead pre-teens through the foundations of the faith and teach them to read their Torah portions for bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies.” | This is the generation that seeks Him, that seeks Your face, even Jacob. Psalm 24:6 |
     He also writes that, “In the last year alone, eleven families have joined Tiferet Yeshua because they want to be in a congregation with a Hebrew-speaking children’s ministry. Most are immigrant families from the former Soviet Union or Ethiopia: their children, on the other hand, are Hebrew-speaking Israelis who want to learn and read the Bible in Hebrew. Our dedicated team of teachers and youth leaders faithfully serve in our children’s and youth ministry every week. When you support Tiferet Yeshua congregation, you are investing in the “Jacob Generation” -  the young men and women who will seek His face and one day cry out to the ancient gates and doors to lift up their heads to welcome back Yeshua, the King of Glory.

     * DONNA: I have always taken Psalm 24:6 as literal as it is written – the emphasis is just a little different:  This is the generation of them that seek Him, that seek your face, O Jacob. Selah. That is, The Christian generation that will seek the salvation of unsaved “Jacob” are the ones who are truly seeking God and His Yeshua. To do that, we must be the generation who supports the Messianic Jews like at Tiferet Yeshua who are reaching out to Jacob with the salvation in Yeshua. This is also why Christian supporters of Israel cannot remain being primarily the older generation: the younger generation of Christians must be brought in to the vision of the salvation of unsaved “Jacob.”

From Tikkun Global: The Fullness Formula: God’s Call to Israel and The Nations Together. Pt 5 | Video Teaching with Ariel Blumenthal | Click title to play video | WATCH today as Ariel explains how each one of us needs to fully and zealously respond to God’s unique calling on our lives, while realizing that we are never alone—there is a remnant. And God always works primarily through this remnant to bring about His purposes. He has promised that there would be survivors in every generation in preparation for the day when all Israel will be saved (Romans 11:26).
     Iron Dome and the Full Armor of God by Guy Cohen | The Great Quake by Asher Intrater | BOOK: Prosperity What the Bible Really Says by Daniel Juster, TH.D 

Israel’s defense of her citizens is deem a crime
by Cookie Schwaeber-Issan | “In a scandalous but, sadly, predictable move by the International Criminal Court at the Hague, arrest warrants were issued yesterday for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
     “Accusing the two of having committed war crimes, when defending their citizens after the brutal and savage massacre of October 7th, the charges of “starvation, as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity of murder, persecution and other inhumane acts as well 'as the war crime of intentionally directing an attack against the civilian population,'” are the latest attack against the Jewish state ….Read in full online



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