day 20 devotional- Israel

Here's the guidebook lesson for today:

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Israel

Scripture: Psalm 122:6 (NLT) Pray for peace in Jerusalem, May all who love this city prosper."

Personal reflection:
As we see many of today's news events pointing toward the middle east, and specifically, the holy land of israel, we must fix our eyes even more upon Jesus. The Bible is full of prophecy surrounding Jerusalem and the entire Holy Land. The church must come together in faith and love against the forces of destruction. It is our responsibility as God's children to surrender ourselves before the Lord in prayer, asking him for peace and revival in Israel, and praying for Israel's safety and security against the forces which threaten to destroy her. Lift up our leaders and ask God to guide them in their decisions concerning Israel, and that he will have his will in that land.

Going forward I'm committed to ______.

Additional Scripture Support:
Psalm 25:22, Joel 3:16, Jer. 33:9, Eph. 1:18, Prob. 16:7, Eze. 34:25-27

Praying through scripture:
Isaiah 45:3-4. 48:28-31, 45:13, 17, Jer. 33:8 & 9, Zec. 12-14, Isaiah 61:6-7
Jesus, you are the God of Israel, and they are your people, you named them though they did not know you. Lord, cleanse them from their iniquities and pardon all their sins. raise them up in righteousness, direct all their ways and save them with an everlasting salvation. I pray for peace in the walls of Jerusalem and prosperity in her palaces. God, your Word tells us that you will deliver your people. It's with this knowledge that we understand the current intensity of Isreal's conflict. But you also tell us that you have posted watchmen on the walls who won't be silent day or night. We are those watchmen, God, let us call on you without rest until you establish your kingdom in Jerusalem and make her the peace of the earth. Amen

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This devotional is right in pointing out war- but I really want to point out peace.

Military units from all over the world right now are joined together helping out Haiti. and it's beautiful. and it's Godly. Some of my military friend's deployments got canceled in order to send them all to Haiti to help with medical needs. How cool is that?

So, while we pray to God...thanks him for peace too. Because it's out there. Promise.