Week II, Israel, the Apple of God’s eye

     The Lord instructs us to “give Him no rest till He establishes Jerusalem as a praise in the earth” (Isaiah 66:7). Our spiritual heritage and prophetic destiny are joined to Jerusalem, the Jews, and Israel. The happenings in Jerusalem give us a prophetic pulse of God’s heart. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Bless Israel and pray for God’s protection from her enemies that threaten both within her borders and abroad. God promises to bless those who bless Israel, and curse those who curse her. May God give us leaders in every level of our Executive, Legislative and Judiciary branch of government including our State Department that will be passionately loyal friends to Israel. May God remove the haters of Israel so that our nation will not come under a curse. We pray for the peace of an undivided Jerusalem. 

• Genesis 12:3, “I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
• Isaiah 62:6, “I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the LORD, do not keep silent, and give Him no rest till He establishes and till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.”

Devotional: Israel, the Apple of God’s Eye

This week, we turn our hearts and prayers towards Israel, recognizing its special place in God’s plan and our spiritual heritage.

Scripture

“I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” – Genesis 12:3 (ESV)

Reflection

God’s covenant with Abraham extends to us today, reminding us of the special relationship between God and Israel. As Christians, we are grafted into this covenant through Christ. Our prayers for Israel are not just an act of political allegiance, but a spiritual responsibility and blessing.

As we pray for Israel this week, let’s focus on:

• The peace of Jerusalem and Israel’s protection
• Wisdom for Israel’s leaders in handling complex political situations
• The prosperity and welfare of the Jewish people
• The fulfillment of God’s prophetic purposes for Israel

Prayer

Lord God of Israel, we come before You as watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem. We pray for the peace and protection of Israel. Guard her from enemies within and without. Give wisdom to her leaders and comfort to her people. May our nation stand as a faithful ally to Israel, and may we as individuals be blessed as we bless Your chosen people. In the name of Yeshua, our Messiah, Amen.

Action Step

This week, find a way to tangibly bless Israel or the Jewish people. This could be through supporting a ministry that helps Jewish immigrants, learning about Jewish culture, or simply sharing a social media post in support of Israel.