Friday, October 10, 2025

Arrows 2025 Oct 10 | RED ALERT and the Wait for Hostages Returned

 You will find my cover story RED ALERT posted separately here. 
I am encouraging everyone to watch this movie. It will not be like watching the raw, brutal footage Hamas took that day, but it will bring home to you what unsuspecting Israeli civilians, police and area IDF soldiers experienced as the surreal attack began to unfold. 

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

From Moti Cohen of Tiferet Yeshua in Tel Aviv: This morning we woke up to miraculous and joyful news! Headlines around the world are declaring: Hamas has agreed to President Trump’s Gaza plan, which means our remaining 20 hostages who are still alive will be coming home over the next several days. This is the most wonderful news that Israel has been longing for, and it is coming at a time which feels prophetic and profound…. the first day of Sukkot coincided with the two-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre. The national grief over that tragic day remains deep and has been compounded over time by the continued loss of soldiers in this protracted war, the desperate plight of twenty hostages held in the hell of Hamas captivity, and the frightful explosion of murderous hatred towards Israel and Jews around the world.

Josie Silver of Out of Zion Ministries has written a powerful article about Tabernacles
God’s Presence in Israel’s Suffering and Restoration” speaking of the ‘peace deal’ almost everyone in Israel is holding their breath to see if it will pan out even temporarily. The most realistic of them realize no deal  with the terrorists will ever hold for good. Josie writes, “we recount the horrors of October 7 — a day that changed us forever. We will never forget. Each year on October 7, we will remember the atrocities committed, the bravery of our people, and the courage of those who fought to save their families and friends — many giving their lives in the process. Our nation still reels from the trauma, pain, and loss. The return of all the hostages — both the living and the dead as even the bones of our people are precious to us…. Yet in the midst of sorrow, there is determination: we will rebuild. (Nehemiah 2:20 / Amos 9:15)…. Israel herself is like one big sukkah — a nation being built, rebuilt, planted, and inhabited by God’s people. His presence is becoming more visible, His Spirit more evident, and His revelation of the Messiah more profound among His people and in His land. Truly, He is making Israel His dwelling place — His living tabernacle.  To subscribe for the full mailing content write stefan.m.silver@gmail.com  

Sally Shiff, intercessor on the team of HaMaayan congregation writes 10/9 with IDF statement: “The IDF welcomes the signing of the agreement for the return of the hostages, which was signed overnight. During a situational assessment held overnight, the Chief of the General Staff instructed all forces, both on the front lines and in the rear areas, to prepare strong defenses and be ready for any scenario…. Chief of the General Staff instructed to prepare to lead the operation for the hostages’ return, which is expected to be conducted with sensitivity and professionalism. The IDF will continue to act to achieve the objectives of the war and to defend the citizens of the State of Israel on all fronts.” (Psalm 118:10-14) .... The hostages are due to come back on Monday, in the Jewish calendar, 2 years to the day they were stolen. Please pray for a safe and successful return for ALL the hostages, both the living ones and the ones who died in brutal captivity.  

In a 10/3 newsletter, Reuven Doron wrote that “Atonement is Not Forgiveness | Not once do the scriptures (on Atonement Lev 16:15-16; 16:20-22) mention forgiveness of sins. They only promise atonement which is technically the “covering” of our offences before God, a separation of our sins from His holiness. In fact, the entire Old Testament Scriptures speak very little about forgiveness of sins, and the foundational reason for that can be found in Psalm 130….
If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? BUT THERE IS FORGIVENESS WITH YOU, that You may be feared.” David understood, by revelation, that forgiveness can only be found in the Lord. Atonement, as essential as it may be, is merely a step along the path of reconciliation towards a perpetual freedom from sin consciousness and from condemnation.
     …. Why was God able to constitute such a marvelous New Covenant only at this time? The answer is in the next verse, saying, “For I will FORGIVE their iniquity, and their sin I will REMEMBER NO MORE.” (Jeremiah 31). The Old Covenant was based on repeated atonement; the New Covenant is based on perpetual (constant) and everlasting forgiveness. … Because this New Covenant was based on an eternal and perfect sacrifice that had the power to settle the sin issue once and for all, so that all who accept this gift of grace would be able to be born again by God’s Spirit and grow into the kind of people of whom God said that He “ … will put my law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people … for they all shall know Me …” (Jeremiah 31).
     Reuven offers such great spiritual understanding – the basics & the prophetic. Subscribe here.

From Tel Aviv, the Dugit Ministries Avi Mizrachi writes: “The Enemy Came After Us, But We Are Not Leaving! The Enemy Defiled A Place of Prayer but God is Not Finished! These Are Not The Days For Shrinking Back. There Are the Days of Bold Faith and Spiritual Fire! …. our new ministry space, where we are praying to launch 24/7 intercession for the salvation of Israel, was violated and vandalized with graphic, hateful graffiti…. the words written were deeply disturbing…. the message from the enemy was clear: “You are not welcome here.” And yet—we are not leaving…. we believe will soon be our permanent home—a place filled with worship, outreach, and relentless intercession for the people of Israel. We are praying and believing to purchase it by January. But we need your help. Friend, will you stand with us?  Please give as the Lord leads you.

From Tikkun Global a VIDEO teaching from Asher Intrater The Tree of Life – How the Cross was Planned Before Creation | A good report from Return to Zion pastor Leon Mazin on their Young Eagles – believers who have just finished their mandatory IDF service go on a renewal and discipleship trip to Norway | Oct 13 ONLINE GLOBAL GATHERING live on the Tikkun Global YouTube and Facebook channels. 5:00 AM PT / 8:00 AM EST / 3:00 PM IT for a global time of worship, waiting on His Spirit, and responding together as one family. | And Know Truth, Live Truth, Speak Truth.  Watch

Ashdod pastor/evangelist Israel Pochtar VIDEO: The Prophetic Joy of Sukkot | Peace in the Midst of Shaking | Life in Israel during this season feels like walking in two worlds at once. On the one hand, we are celebrating God’s appointed times, joining together as a nation to seek Him and remember His promises. On the other hand, we are still living with the daily reality of war and uncertainty. Just a couple of days ago, a drone exploded in the city of Eilat. Rockets continue to fly overhead. I was even sitting on the beach with my coffee when one passed above me before being intercepted. Praise God for His protection! This is the atmosphere we are in—peace and tension, joy and danger all mingled together. Learn More


From the Yanay’s Revive Israel  team, a report on Yom Kippur “. Across Israel, so many hearts, especially among young people, were seeking, searching, and reaching out to Him. Pray that they will yearn to know His Son and long for His Spirit to move. We invite you to join us in continuing this prayer, not only for our team and those we are serving but for every heart in the Land, that God would reveal Himself in new and life-giving ways this season.”….For the Feast of Tabernacles they ask, “. Please pray for us to be a light in the darkness, that the name of Yeshua would be declared boldly, and that hearts would be open to His presence. This festival calls us to build temporary dwellings and invite guests. We build not just with wood and cloth, but in our hearts. God is asking us to build His throne within us…. May our hearts be a safe place for people to come and know God, a place where they can truly taste and see that the Lord is good….Let us pray together for our nation, that God would awaken hearts, bring revelation, and pour out His Spirit. On Instagram

Watch Chaim Malespin on the Israeli coastline giving a report on the 500 activists on 47 boats that have entered a war zone to support the terrorist Hamas narratives Flotillas and Murder in Manchester and the UK anti-Semitic murderous attack on a synagogue. Plus “Where Others Saw Curses—We Found Calling | Some cities in Israel were buried in dust and forgotten. Others were cursed by Yeshua Himself. But prophecy says restoration is coming—and you’re invited to see it. In Israel in the Nations, our 24-segment TV-level journey….WATCH THE CINEMATIC TRAILER NOW | People around the world are discovering healing, calling, and confidence through this course. You can be next. And every time you press “play,” you're also helping us strengthen the people of Israel in their hour of need.
The Faithful Galileans

Guy Cohen of the Harvest of Asher congregation, in the portion of the Promise Land given to the tribe of Asher, Guy speaks about the prophetic aspect of the “sukkah” built on the Feast of Tabernacles: “This is no mere tradition; it’s a prophetic reminder that our lives here are temporary, and that our true covering is the presence of Adonai…. when the Shekhinah, the Divine Presence, rested among the people. It teaches humility, dependence, and trust. Even in weakness, the presence of Adonai makes us secure….     He never promised there would be no rain or wind, but He did promise that the house built on the Rock will stand. The Rock is not an idea; it’s a Person , Yeshua the Messiah, the cornerstone rejected by men but chosen by God. When we build our lives on Him, obeying His words, trusting His ways, no storm can destroy us…. our dwelling is temporary, but our foundation is eternal. Our hope is not in the structure, but in the Rock of Israel, the Messiah who never fails…. This is not only a promise to rebuild the kingdom of David, it’s a prophecy of Messiah’s reign. Yeshua, the Son of David, is the One who restores this fallen sukkah, not with stones and mortar, but with living stones, men and women redeemed by His blood, filled with His Ruach (Spirit), joined together as one people in Him. We are the living Mishkan, the dwelling place of the Living God. Thus, the fragile sukkah becomes a prophetic picture of what is coming: The Kingdom of Heaven established on earth, when Messiah reigns from Jerusalem and all nations go up to worship the King during Sukkot (Zechariah 14:16).

Very important words from the Yahav’s of Peniel Fellowship  to share (we will share the congregational update next week):  It is a grave mistake to be ignorant of the mindset of Islam. Islam allows to make peace with enemies as long as the Moslems are too weak to overtake their enemy. However, as soon as they get stronger, they will attack and kill and destroy. This is what Muhamad did in his time, when he did not have the military strength needed to overpower his enemies. He signed with the city of Mecca, his enemy at the time, a ten year ceasefire agreement. This agreement was called the Hudaybiyah treaty. However, after three years, during which he increased his military power, he came against Mecca and took it over.
     'Hudaybiyah' has become a concept in the Muslim world. Arafat explained on several occasions that the Oslo agreements he signed with Israel were Hudaybiyah agreements, which means that he did not give up the true goal of “freeing all of Palestine”. God clearly stated in Joel 3:1-2 that He will judge the nations over the issue of them dividing the land He has given as an inheritance to Israel.

Lastly I share the letter from Leon Mazin of Return to Zion Center in Haifa. Leon begins with a thank you to those who pray for and support RTZ and for Israel…and the stark reality that is obvious to Israelis, but few others in the world seem to get:  There is no peace in Israel. The news about us and the war is poisoning the minds of millions. In times like these, it is vital that those who know and discern the Truth revealed in prophecies and the Holy Scriptures continue to stand firm—covering Israel in steadfast intercessory prayer! …. Physical attacks are now being followed by waves of media warfare. Once again, we are witnessing the fulfillment of the words: 'Many nations — all nations — will rise against Jerusalem.' I have written before, and I’ll say it again: many of us, me included, are trying to discern the times we are living in. The pressure, the deception, and the resistance are all increasing. And I believe that, now more than ever, it is essential for ministers and spiritual leaders to sense these currents. This discernment shapes the direction of our teaching and our ability to prepare people for the realities of the spiritual processes unfolding in our day. I would be deeply grateful for your prayers — for Israel as a nation, and especially for the gift of discernment in these times.
     Leon
also gives reports on the various aspects of their congregation and ministry asking for prayers over all – the home groups retarting following summer break which the elders are overseeing, the uptick in humanitarian requests as immigration/Aliyah is again surging. This is a key ministry to them as “as even the name of our Congregation — Return to Zion — reflects this calling.” Also the youth groups and Eagle project (see the Tikkun Global article on this post-IDF service ministry to young people reentering civilian life). And a unique-ish ministry this congregation does offering a serious Music School to not only the families children in the congregation but also to some outside the faith who would not have this opportunity. Leon writes, “On the surface, it may seem like just a ‘social project,’ but taking place within the walls of the Congregation, everything becomes deeply SPIRITUAL. We ask for your prayers — for the children, the students, and the teachers. May the world of music open the Heavenly Peace to every heart involved.”
     From his family he notes that their eldest daughter and son-in-law are the youth pastors, their youngest son just had his recital in an important series of recitals, and their middle daughter was just married in the midst of the HIGH HOLY DAYS….
we are also facing a wave of spiritual attacks. We've experienced this kind of pressure before, but perhaps now, with age, it feels harder to hold the line. We truly ask for your prayers. This is a significant moment!

This is what our friends in Israel are living in the midst of. Stretched to the limits. Please pray for God to strengthen them, expanding their limits to meet every need and even to: “Enlarge the place of your tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of their habitations: spare not, lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes” (Isaiah 54:2).

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