19 April 2024
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Praise:
Even with the dangerous situation that Israel finds itself in right now, and with all of the breaking news of an Israeli retaliatory strike on Iran weighing heavy upon us, still it is vital for us to begin any time of intercession by looking at Yeshua, the Author and Completer of our faith (Heb. 12:2). And there are so many things to praise Him for, like this verse from Shabbat's prophetic reading:
For I am YHWH, I change not [that is, His essential nature does not change]; therefore you sons of Jacob are not consumed.
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We take great comfort that You remain the same – especially when we realize that You are the One who chose both Israel and us to be Your people (Deut. 7:6-9; John 15:16; Eph. 1:3-5).
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Thank You for being our Unmovable Rock in this time of global shaking (Psa. 46:1).
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What a joy it is to be able to trust You – especially when we do not really understand what You are doing or what You are allowing to be done (Prov. 3:5).
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We bless You for faithfully fulfilling what You promised millennia ago (Num. 23:19; Isa. 55:11).
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We glorify You for protecting Israel last weekend against Iran's aerial onslaught (Isa. 31:5).
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We praise You for being Israel's Iron Dome – its ultimate shield (Gen. 15:1; Deut. 33:29).
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