Egyptian President’s Virulent Anti-Semitism – Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has been caught spewing his extreme hatred of Jews, Israel, and America in a taped address.  He is leading a country that has a peace treaty with Israel, but it is clear that he does not intend to uphold this indefinitely.  This, of course, is very concerning for Israel.  But we know that eventually, all nations will rise against Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, as foretold in Scripture.  Please pray for God’s wisdom for Israel’s leaders in light of this new development, and also for God’s continued protection over Israel as she becomes more and more isolated in the world.  For more, see Morsi’s Anti-Semitism

Toddler Dies of Swine Flu in Israel – a 3-year-old died of complications from the H1N1 virus at a hospital in Israel.  It is the first death from the “swine flu” this season in Israel, and many people are concerned for their families’ health.  Please pray for God’s hand of mercy over us all, especially our children who can be particularly vulnerable to illness.  Please pray for strengthened immune systems and wisdom for parents when children are sick, that they will not send children to school sick.  For more, see Swine Flu in Israel

Israeli Elections – Israel will hold elections for a new government on January 22, 2013.  Please continue to pray that God will protect Israel during this time of campaigning and that all members of the government will keep Israel’s security and the safety of her people a top priority.  Please also pray that the people of Israel will elect a God-fearing leader who will lead Israel in these trying times. For more information on the upcoming elections from a Messianic perspective, click here

Please continue to pray for the Body of Messiah in Israel as Israel is facing uncertain times; please pray we will be a great source of blessing to all Israel and that through our witness, many in Israel will come to know their Messiah.  Please pray for strength, courage, gentleness, and boldness in our witness to our neighbors who do not yet know Yeshua.

Thank you for praying! Shabbat shalom…

The Hope for Israel Prayer Team