Monday, September 1, 2025

2025 Aug 29 Arrows | I AM Zealous for ZION says the LORD

 I AM Zealous for ZION says the LORD

by Donna Diorio

August 27, 2025: Last night a cool breeze blew in to Dallas indicating an early season change. Now I realize that last night was also "Rosh Kodesh," the start of the month of Elul and the 40 days of Teshuvah that lead us to the Fall Feasts.
     Here's the meaning of those Hebrew words: Last night was "Rosh Kodesh/the beginning of the month," the start of the month of "Elul/Harvest," and the 40 days of "Teshuvah/repentance," but its literal and more accurate meaning is "return," that leads us to the biblical Fall Feasts of the LORD.
    
The Fall Feasts of God are prophetic pictures in Israel’s restoration and are detailed in Leviticus 23, the Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah/Rosh Hashanah), the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot).
     The day of Atonement we know is the Atonement for our sins made by Yeshua, the sacrificial Lamb of God, but I believe in the prophetic picture of the Fall Feasts it also represents the period when Jewish and Gentile believers in the faith of Yeshua, come in a unity for the harvest as one new man, or at-one-ment! This has not fully come in to being yet, only the beginnings, but at-one-ment is just like the prayer of Yeshua in John 17:18
    
John 17:18 As You sent Me into the world, I have also sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify Myself, so that they too may be sanctified by the truth. 20 I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22 I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one - 23 I in them and You in Methat they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.
     This is the season change – the cool breeze of the Holy Spirit that has blown in indicating a season change. Now is the time for Israel-supporting Christians to awaken to that God is calling for MORE from Christians than was asked of them in the restoration of the State of Israel. Now is the time for us to participate with the body of Messiah in Israel toward the spiritual awakening of “all Israel.” We do this as “one new man” (at-one-ment) with our Jewish brothers and sisters in Messiah – And VICE VERSA!
     In the establishment of the State of Israel it was enough for Christians to give support that not focused on the spiritual harvest that God is now bringing in the Land of Israel. Now we have to turn our eyes and efforts to help those Israeli Jews, the body of Messiah Yeshua in the Land of Israel in their outreach among their people. They need our support – prayer, financial and hands on volunteer assist – to do all that God has put in their hearts to bring the Gospel to “all Israel.” With so many Israelis in distress because of war, I see a new press on many ministries to take their message into the highways and byways. Let us help them in this Harvest. 



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

Stefan Silver writes for Out of Zion ministries, “Just as much as Israel has been astonishingly degraded, mocked, accused and abused, so it will continue to astonish the world as she is redeemed and exalted to be the head of the nations (Jeremiah 31:7).
     This week we are sharing an excellent article written by British journalist Alister Heath, writing in The Sunday Telegraph (June 30, 2025), which we felt was very impactful, powerful and precise, hitting the nail on the head and highlighting the core of the Israel issue.
Click here to read the PDF
     “You shall be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God..” (Isaiah 62:3)
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Plant Hope Israel’s Jennifer Guetta sends an excerpt from her new book on the Feast of Trumpets:The King is in the Field, the month of Elul and the Feast of Trumpets. The Hebrew month of Elul starts a period of 40 days of repentance, leading up to the Feast of Trumpets and Yom Kippur. During this time, we prepare our hearts for the coming of the bridegroom - The King of Glory…. The month of Elul, the sixth month on the religious calendar (and the last on the civil calendar) is a special one. It is said that during biblical times, the kings of Israel would go out into the fields and meet with the common people. The king’s usual place was in the palace, and it was very difficult for the common people to reach him. They had to go through all kinds of bureaucracy to be able to talk to the king and reach the throne room. But there were special times when the king went out to meet the people. They could approach him directly and the king would receive them with open arms. Even peasants were able to reach the king this way. What an amazing reference this is to Jesus! God, the King, descended in earthly form and reached out to all people so they could come to know Him.”
    
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VIDEO:  Message from Jennifer in the Galilee about the meaning of the month of Elul, Repentance and the Feast of Trumpets.Watch

From Reuven Doron,The Collapse of the Middle East | While Israel is wrestling through the intensifying birth-pains of the coming Messianic Kingdom, all who are positioned here by God’s purpose are playing their part. The warriors fight; the leaders lead; the worshipers worship; the intercessors intercede; and us, the Messianic Believers in Israel, are standing in the gap and lifting Jesus up as First Fruits of the coming national revival. Thank you for your prayers and support. . . .
     Every Arab or Muslim nation in the Middle East is in a bad state economically, socially, and politically. Those who are in open conflict with Israel are worse than the others if you compare Egypt and Jordan (who have peace agreements with Israel) to Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Iran, all of whom are in severe stages of internal collapse.
     Apart from Israel which is upheld by God’s own decree and purpose, every other Middle Eastern country is caught in destructive Catch-22 dilemmas that get worse by the day. Their mafia governments, riddled with corruption and rot, cannot implement any positive or productive policies that will benefit their peoples. Their economies are primitive, lacking any innovative growth engines to offer their population a future and a hope. Their fake national identities are rapidly disintegrating while tribal affiliations are emerging as the only viable social framework that can protect them.
     While Israel prepares to “bite the bullet” and take over the entire Gaza Strip, correcting our historic mistake of pulling out of it in 2005, Lebanon, Syria, and even Jordan are edging toward increasing internal disintegration and the threat of civil wars. Look at Lebanon as a case in point.
     The fledgling nation is trying to free itself from the deadly grip of Hezbollah that has worked its tentacles into its political, economical, financial, and social fabric. Sadly, not having an ideological or spiritual backbone, Lebanon embraced the terror organization that masqueraded itself as a social and economical game changer in the early years. However, like cancer, the Jihadi Muslim hatred of Israel has grown to suffocate its host.
     Global Impact | The Israel-Iran war was a fault line in American-Chinese relations. Iran, a country that China and Russia relied on militarily and energetically, was not only humiliated by Israel but also ignored by the BRICS nations axis during her demise.
     While Israel dismantled the Shiite “Ring of Fire” that was created for her destruction, it also unraveled the China-Russia-Iran axis. This is the reason President Trump can now move forcefully with his global peace and economic initiatives. Israel is entering a very unique niche as a “bridge” between Asia and the West as it gathers greater control in the Middle East. The disintegration of Syria and Lebanon leaves the Arab world incapable of establishing its own trade route, while the soon dissolution of the PLO and the elimination of Gaza are gradually removing the Arab leverage over Israel. Interesting days are ahead.
     With a weakened Iran, President Trump has been able to stabilize the situation with China; negotiate peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia (creating American control over the Asian region), and will hopefully make progress in his talks with Putin. A weakened Iran has created disappointment in China as the number 3 country in the global Chinese - Russian - Iranian axis was humiliated in only 12 days of war while the supporting axis were unable to come to her help either politically or militarily.
     The Iranian collapse tells Russia and China that the US is not afraid to send its bombers, and that it has a “trigger happy” Israeli ally whose military capabilities are unmatched. Neither China nor Russia gave their patron countries freedom to act, while Israel is reshaping the Middle East.
     In our opinion, and for your prayers, Israel must continue to (1) leverage these geopolitical achievements, (2) maintain control over what’s going on in Syria and Lebanon, (3) erase the faulty and unimplementable concept of ​​a "Palestinian state," (4) continue to push for the emigration of all hostile Gazans, (5) annihilate Hamas, (6) expand its sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, and (7) continue to grow economically, demographically, and technologically.
     . . . .Israel is a miracle nation, and the fact that we are thriving in the midst of a prolonged war and heart wrenching circumstances is a tribute to God’s care, faithfulness, and purpose. Much of our workforce is deployed; the national economy bears the immense cost of this prolonged war: our population is emotionally stretched and stressed; and many do not take vacations abroad due to increasing anti-semitic violent assaults in many nations.
     Thank you for your prayers for the witness to continue to grow strong throughout Israel; for the Peace of Jerusalem to arise; for our hostages; for our warriors, many of whom have seen too many horrors; for our grieving families; and for our decision makers. We are praying for you from Zion. Be encouraged, Israel is your EXAMPLE, and God can draw a straight line using a crooked stick.
    
Read in full online Subscribe to Reuven’s newsletter – This newsletter also carried an exceptional  short piece called “The End Game”

The Revive Israel community is served by a faithful team who urges us in hear the word of James 5:7, “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.” In the same way, our spiritual lives require intentional sowing. We are planting in the field of our hearts, anticipating the return of Yeshua. Our world is filled with wars, struggles, and division, yet here in Israel, there is a real sense that His return is near. It is the perfect moment to ask ourselves: What am I sowing in my heart today that will bear good fruit when Yeshua returns? How am I investing my time? What are my priorities? If He comes tomorrow, where will I be?
     …. Just as we prepare the fields, planning what to plant, how the season will look, what we will offer at the market, and which seedlings will bless the community around us, we are also called to prepare our hearts for the return of Yeshua, King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
      We invite you to join us in prayer:
     For our nation: Pray for unity, wisdom, and peace, as there is much division and conflict between the people and the government. | For our hearts and actions: Pray that we may be a light shining in the darkness, wherever we are. | For our upcoming discipleship program: Pray for wisdom in planning, the right participants, smooth logistics, and that every aspect of the program would be Spirit-led.
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Heart of G-d minister, Carolyn Hyde “Upon arriving back from Armenia, I met a young combat soldier on the bus home. We talked about the journey and I mentioned that before the trip I had dreams and visions. When I told him that יהוה had fulfilled everything I dreamt about, he was SO excited and exclaimed that he wanted to hear from G-d too! …. After a very rich conversation, he said he's not sure about Yeshua, but he had renewed hope. Please pray for T and remember what our soldiers and hostages need most is to know they are not forgotten.
     Through dreams and a vision I saw myself taking a scroll and writing on it the scriptures that proclaimed the evil that Babylon had committed. I was to take the scroll, bind it with a rock and throw it in deep water. In the meantime I received an invitation to come to Armenia. Searching the L-rd about this vision and if I should go to Armenia or not I was reading scripture and came across Jeremiah 51. To my surprise I discovered that Jeremiah was called to do the same thing G-d had told me to do! In addition, I discovered that the four people groups that G-d said would come against Babylon originate in or near Armenia. So this was why G-d was calling me to do this prophetic act in Armenia!
     On the final day in Armenia we drove to the purest lake in the Alpine region near Mount Ararat and, while throwing the scroll into the water, a family picnicking behind us quietly watched. Afterwards the mother came over and said, “You all have the light of Messiah on you.” The young father gave us salty bread while the older father poured cups of raspberry juice for each of us. A friend waved her Noah covenant flag over this precious family and another friend later realized we took communion with this family of eight, the same number on Noah's ark! The Yatzidi pastors who joined us said they’d been waiting for years for this moment and our drivers gladly carried the first Bibles in Yazidi back to their people in Yerevan!
     One of the highlights in Armenia was meeting Rafael, a teen who was desperate for prayer but unintentionally ignored after the service. I noticed his hopelessness as he left and when I said, "I can see that you're not just pursuing religion", he grabbed me and wept in such despair, causing me to wonder how many others I may have missed. Oh
יהוה, let us be watchmen for the young, giving them hope, attention and beauty for ashes!
     While speaking life over a spiritually dark area, this whirlwind suddenly appeared and we were given Proverbs 10:25 to declare!
"When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation." The love for Israel was evident in many of the churches where we ministered, but still I asked for forgiveness for Israel's role in the recent war as we aided Azerbaijan with intel and weapons when they attacked Armenia in 2020, inflicting heavy losses.”
     (Think about how profound the Armenian love for Israel could only exist with forgiveness of this fact of the 2020 assistance Israel gave to Azerbaian!)

From Tikkun Global Asher Intrater teaches on The Prophet . God promised Israel to send another mediator, THE PROPHET, to whom Israel will be required to listen. “Asher invites us into a deeper understanding of the significance of this Torah portion while encouraging us to bring TRUTH to the ultra-orthodox community. WATCH | A keen observer, Eitan Shishkoff shares in Meet the Neighbors – Underground what it is like to gather with many of your neighbors in a shared underground bomb shelter in their lower middle-class neighborhood.
      8/21 Tikkun Global is another VIDEO teaching by Asher
“Love God” in Deuteronomy sharing how we were designed to interact with God and one another in meaningful and intimate relationships…. and applies it to the challenges we face today, including how we deal with the advances of A.I. and social media. | War Update from Haifa | by Leon Mazin. | REGISTER NOW for the Sept 11-12, 2025 Tikkun Global Conference in Anaheim, CA. Learn more here and get yourself registered.

If you have followed the Tree of Life team for much time at all, you will have noticed that Ariel Hyde and Eliel are almost always walking together on the streets of Israel radiantly speaking of Yeshua and their work as Tree of Life Ministries. I’ve been watching them for a long, long while yet I never knew this about Eliel:
    
After hiding his Jewish identity in a Muslim country, Eliel moved to Israel only to end up as a heroin addict. But a moment before his prison sentencing, God encountered him in his cell and miraculously transformed his life.” God obviously had other plans for Eliel and that is what this PODCAST is about – how Eliel went from HEROIN ADDICT to PROCLAIMER OF JESUS all over Israel!  Hallelujah!
     Listen to our new podcast on your favorite audio platforms: On Apple, Spotify and on Amazon. Watch it on Youtube, Facebook and on Instagram. And please share this video on all social media outlets!  You can also READ the testimony here.


Chaim Malespin of Aliyah Return Center and The Faithful Galileans has put out a LOT of great reporting that I just can’t fit it all in including the new immigrants arriving from N America: “Forty-five families with a combined 125 children, along with 10 singles and 3 retirees, landed at Ben Gurion Airport” and a Hamas ambush that took place in Gaza in a different sector than he was in: “. Either way, Hamas tried to kill or capture our soldiers—and failed. We are all glad and realize the importance of vigilance and never underestimating your enemy.” But it is the following message that I want to make sure you get from Chaim:
     8/25 WATCH  How Misinformation Finances Terror. Chaim: In this episode, I sit down with Alejandra Barav, former television host and media expert, to expose the dark connection between misinformation campaigns and terror financing.
     We are in a media crisis! In a world overflowing with information
—tweets, headlines, endless articles, and constant commentary—we find ourselves asking: What is true? Each day we’re bombarded with voices, opinions, and perspectives. In times like these, when misinformation spreads faster than light, it’s more important than ever to cultivate discernment. And discernment grows when we keep our eyes fixed on the Kingdom and God’s truth.
     In this war in Israel, information has been weaponized.
In the interview above, one of the points Alejandra makes is that, “lies spread faster than truth.” This is not something new. A 2018 study, based on interviews and surveys, found that lies spread six times faster than truth! And when lies are shared by verified accounts and influencers, the danger only multiplies. Often, it takes time to uncover the truth. You must gather facts, verify information, and interview witnesses. Meanwhile, if lies are running rampant, by the time the truth is confirmed, the damage has already been done. Alejandra Barav laments how the “media is trading truth for speed.”
     A new player in the information scene is AI. It is a powerful tool, capable of creating realistic images and unverified content. This makes it easier than ever to generate information—whether true or not.
I highly recommend listening to the conversation above, which can help you grow in discernment and recognize truth in the media.
    
Consider sowing into Faithful Galileans as we produce content that uncovers the truth in Israel.     Please consider donating toward the many ongoing projects of the Aliyah Return Center—helping new olim learn Hebrew, train for jobs, build communities, support families in financial need, and much more. Together, we can help them not only survive but thrive in their new home! | By the way, check out my new series! HERE!

Acco a northern port city is where Guy Cohen leads the Harvest of Asher congregation in his birthplace. I remember when the congregation first opened, a daughter congregation of Tents of Mercy, led by Eitan Shishkoff. And I have had the opportunity to meet Guy Cohen several times, here in Dallas and also in Israel. When he writes the message, Pursue love, I know it is not just a sermon for Guy, but it is his spiritual ethic. He writes,that no matter what gifts we have, or how much faith we have, or even how much we give to others of material things or of ourselves; without love, everything loses meaning. For this reason, we should make love our priority over all else.
     What is this love which we should pursue?
| Love is the Fulfillment of the Law (Romans 13:8) Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. | Love is Action, Not Just Emotion (1 Corinthians 13:4-7) | Biblical love is not just feelings; it’s choices. We choose to forgive, to help someone in need and to encourage others. Yeshua’s selfless act of laying down His life for others is our greatest example. (John 15:13) | Love is the True Motive of Ministry (1 Corinthians 14:1) | Paul connects love with spiritual gifts noting that without love they divide, but with love they build up the body. Before using our gifts, we should check our motive, asking ; “Am I doing this to be seen, or because I love God and His people?”
    
Love is not just a nice feeling, thought or emotion; it is the core of our faith. Love is the greatest pursuit, the fulfillment of the law, and the heartbeat of ministry. To walk in love is to walk in God, for “God is love.” (1 John 4:8) Every day ask yourself: “Am I pursuing love?” | “Am I paying my debt of love to others?” | “Am I letting love be the motive for all I do?” | When we pursue love, we reflect Yeshua, because Yeshua Himself is love.

From Israel Pochtar of Beit Hallel A Fresh Start with God: Entering the Jewish new month of Elul VIDEO |
Discover the Valley of Elah – Where Fear Meets Faith  | VIDEO | READ Anchors of Stregth, Vessels of Love Women’s MeetingJewish women from different backgrounds—Russian, Ukrainian, Ethiopian, and native-born Israelis—come together not only to receive encouragement but also to strengthen one another in faith. The atmosphere that day was filled with laughter, joy, and warm acceptance, as women greeted each other like sisters. Yet as the time unfolded, it gradually deepened into something far more profound. It was more than just a meeting; it became a sacred space where women—anchors of strength and vessels of love.”
    
Bringing Hope to Families Making Aliyah | Imagine leaving behind everything familiar…. They step forward in faith and courage, but their new beginning often comes with deep practical, emotional, and spiritual needs. This is where we at Beit Hallel, together with you, have the privilege of being the hands and feet of Yeshua. WATCH NOW | And a devotional: The Many Manifestations of God's Goodness | Watch |

Elisheva Damkani at Trumpet of Salvation writes about those that come to The Jaffa House with love of Israel expressed in “an array of accents and languages” eager to be a blessing. Elisheva gives this invitation “If you want to join us in the Jaffa House us for a while, please write to us.” She also gives this offer: “We will love to send you Jacob's autobiography "Why Me?" in an audio book in Hebrew. English and Russian. Click here to download PDF copies of Jacob's book offered in 18 languages.
     We will soon send you our printed newsletter with more information about the remarkable things the Lord is doing in our midst. He has been very faithful. If you are not on our mailing list
please write to us.
    
Reaching out to our soldiers | Every week our dear friend Orit organizes events to feed and encourage soldiers in different army bases, and we gladly join in….people from many different backgrounds unite in volunteering for those precious soldiers who give everything for Israel, for us. Some bring meat, others do the barbecue, some bring the sweet treats and set up a table for it, some make home cooked meals, others fresh juice, we usually bring things that are missing and have a table set up with fruit or waffles... In those evenings the soldiers receive the love and encouragement they need to continue in this long and tough war. Please pray for our soldiers, who face much danger and now also extreme heat.”


From pastor Aleksey Raikstadt of Beit Immanuel in Jaffa, “A call to stand firm. A call to speak truth. A call to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom with boldness and compassion while there is still time…. Now is not the time for disunity. Now is not the time to grow weary. Now is the time to rise up together with one heart, one Spirit, and one mission, to be light in the darkness and hope for the hopeless.
     Sowing Seeds of Faith in First Alpha Course | Serving in the Midst of War – and After | In the Darkest Corners, the Kingdom Comes |     "Equipped for School" — Supporting Families, Living Out Faith | You can donate to this congregation and its outreaches via PayPal or securely via credit card
    
We are deeply grateful for you, your prayers, your faithfulness, and your partnership in this spiritual battle

From Dov Bikas director of the Aviv Ministry:  In this letter, we would like to share with you a couple of new stories from our ministry projects, followed by most recent news and prayer requests. Click here for the PDF with our news, prayer requests and photos of our ministry. In addition, here is the link to one of our new videos: a short overview of Aviv Ministry’s outreach project in Ashkelon, providing practical and spiritual support to new immigrants and people in need.

Sally Shiff of the HaMaayan has been up in the kitchen of their annual camp for many days much to the ire of her little dog who is stuck somewhere without her (I hear on an Amazon buying spree to get even with her J But she has managed to get news out most days anyway. I am picking up with her great news on 8/22 as Israel welcomes 225 new immigrants on flight from JFK. | Sally also has words about how What is reported by Hamas and considered "accurate" by the nations, but when you take a closer look it does not portray the truth at all!  Take the food situation in Gaza: COGAT rejects IPC report on Gaza, slams it as biased and inaccurate   and  Israel slams UN-affiliated report declaring Gaza famine: ‘Fabricated to fit Hamas’ fake campaign’   Then there is the Druze in Syria, and what is really happening there: Exclusive: Voices from Syria’s Druze Mountain – Survivors Speak Out on the Massacre | KAN 11"
    
Our government and military made some very serious mistakes leading up to October 7. Being transparent with the nation, they are sharing what went wrong and by whom. A full investigation will take place after the war ends, (as it always does...see the 2023 movie "Golda"). "October 7th Failures: New Revelations on IDF Intelligence & Missed Warnings | KAN 11"

From Restoration from Zion, the Justers “We are now entering the month of Elul, the month of preparation before the High Holidays of Yom Teruah (Day of Trumpets), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) and Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles). It is traditional for many to use the 30 Days of Elul as preparation for these special appointed times. Believers will often fast for various times during Elul and during the 10 Days of Awe preceding Yom Kippur.
     This month’s RESTORE magazine provides articles to aid in your reflection and preparation regarding your intimacy with our Heavenly Father, reconciliation within our communities, and growing in godly character. Our prayer for you is that you experience the nearness of Adonai’s Presence and receive His empowering grace to become more and more like His Son, Yeshua.  Sign up for the free monthly digital magazine.

Lastly from Michael Beener of City of Life in Sderot: Israeli Kids Dream of a Normal Childhood "like other kids" Watch and read about the kids who live the closest to Gaza in Sderot and what the City of Life is doing to relieve the stresses of that.
     Also
The Biblical Autumn Holidays MAJOR DISTRIBUTION FOR FAMILIES | In Sderot, on the border with Gaza, many families continue to face hardship…. We are currently fundraising $17,000 to reach more than 300 families with food support and supermarket vouchers during this season. We invite you to join us in this effort, standing together with the people of Sderot and helping transform their holidays into a time of joy, hope and blessing. READ MORE and please DONATE to help us.

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