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
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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
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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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