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The Daily Brief
"Praying for All in Authority"
Thursday, April 10, 2014
" . . . he guards the course of the just
and protects the way of his faithful ones."
(Proverbs 2:8)
Please visit the website for the International Christian Concern to find ongoing needs for prayer among the persecuted around the world. Thank you.
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The Daily Brief
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1. Iran, six powers face 'significant gaps' in nuclear talks - Ynet News
Negotiators from Iran and six world powers struggled on Wednesday to narrow "significant gaps" in talks aimed at clearing the way for a long-term accord on curbing Tehran's nuclear program.
- Lord, we ask for wisdom in dealing with Iran so that deception does not reign in the negotiations.
- "You have a mighty arm; strong is Your hand, and high is Your right hand."
[Psalm 89:13]
2. 'Heartbleed' Security Breach Exposes Millions of Passwords - CBN News
A security breach known as "Heartbleed" has put passwords, credit cards and other sensitive data at risk.
- Father, we pray Your power and protection over the private information. Let justice come to those who desire to steal and destroy.
- "I will halt the arrogance of the proud" [Isaiah 13:11b]
3. Younger generations lead move as Americans lose faith in the Bible, poll shows - Washington Times
More Americans are doubting the infallibility of the Bible, treating it as a guidebook rather than the actual words of God, according to a survey released Wednesday.
- Father, we pray that Your Holy Spirit will move mightily over America- reveal Yourself to the people.
- "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." [Romans 10:17]
4. IRS Gave House Oversight Democrats Info on Targeted Conservative Group - Washington Free Beacon
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent tax documents on a targeted conservative group to Democratic staff on the House Oversight Committee, newly released emails show, despite previous denials by ranking Oversight Democrat Elijah Cummings (D., Md.) that such contact had occurred.
- Lord, as lies and deception continue to be the norm in our political venues, we ask for a major shake up and transformation in the political landscape.
-"Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies." [Psalm 108:13]
5. Health Premiums Skyrocketing Under Obamacare - NewsMax
The United States has seen the sharpest increase in health insurance premiums in the last year than possibly ever, a new survey has found, and analysts have concluded the "increases are largely due to changes under the Affordable Care Act."
- Lord, we pray that You will assist the citizens of America in taking down this legislation, removing it from the laws of the nation forever.
-"Deliver me from my enemies, O God; defend me from those who rise up against me." [Psalm 59:1]
6. Nevada officials blast feds over treatment of cattle rancher Cliven Bundy- Fox news
The federal Bureau of Land Management has surrounded the Clark County ranch of Cliven Bundy with armed officers, helicopters and four-wheel drive vehicles. Last week, they began seizing cattle found grazing on adjacent federal lands in violation of a law meant to protect an endangered desert tortoise.
- Father, as this situation grows more out of hand every day, we ask Your protection to reign supreme over the people who are standing in support of this embattled family.
- "When I cry out to You, then my enemies will turn back; this I know because God is for me." [Psalm 56:9]
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The Middle East in Focus
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The Middle East in Focus
This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:
"Unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen." (1 Timothy 1:17)
1. Archaeologists find coffin related to Israelites' exodus from Egypt - NY Post
Archaeologists unearthed an ancient coffin in northern Israel, and linked it to the age of pharaohs and the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, officials said.
2. Israel Says It Is 'Deeply Disappointed' by Kerry's Remarks on Peace Talks - NY Times
In an unusually pointed rebuke of an ally, Israel said on Wednesday that it was "deeply disappointed" by Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks a day earlier that appeared to lay primary blame on Israel for the crisis in the American-brokered Middle East peace talks.
3. Israeli, Palestinian negotiators reportedly set to meet again amid crisis in talks - Jerusalem Post
Despite the current stalemate in peace talks, Israeli and Palestinian negotiating teams were due to hold another meeting on Thursday alongside US mediators, Israeli media reported.
4. Hamas calls on Abbas to 'unleash the resistance' in the West Bank - Jerusalem Post
Hamas on Wednesday called on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to "unleash the resistance" in the West Bank against Israel. The Hamas call came following Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's decision to cut high-level economic and civilian contacts with the Palestinian Authority.
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The Daily Jot
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Kerry, not Israel, is the "Poof" moment
In May 2013, analysts said that Secretary of State John Kerry had a "messiah complex" about being "the one" to finally broker a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Newsmax reported in May 2013, for example, that "Kerry's plan remains opaque, even to officials in the [sic] Administration." He didn't need a plan. He saw himself as the only one who could wrestle peace from the jaws of hatred. Now, the peace messiah is primarily blaming Israel for why Kerry's messianic pixie dust didn't settle the peace. He told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Israel announced building new houses and didn't release Palestinian prisoners on time, and "Poof, that was sort of the moment."
Pretty strong nuance for the nation's chief foreign policy diplomat. One that was quite offensive to Israel. An official in the Israeli's Prime Minister's office told the NY Times that Kerry's remarks "will both hurt the negotiations and harden the Palestinian positions." He said, "Secretary Kerry knows that it was the Palestinians who said 'no' to continued direct talks with Israel in November; who said 'no' to his proposed framework for final status talks; who said 'no' to even discussing recognition of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people; who said 'no' to a meeting with Kerry himself; and who said 'no' to an extension of the talks." Israel's official statement said it was "deeply disappointed" by Kerry's remarks.
Of course the pro-Islamic bullies in the occupant of the Oval Office's administration were not going to let that stand. Kerry's spokeswoman Jen Psaki called on the Israeli media to put Kerry's comments in proper context. Psaki told reporters on Wednesday at the State Department, "He was frankly surprised by the coverage of his comments. He doesn't believe... that one side deserves blame over another. What he did yesterday was simply restate the chronology of events of last week which took place." Later, Kerry and Foreign MInister Avigdor Liberman met at the State Department where Liberman told Kerry that "everyone in Israel knows that you are a true friend." But the damage is done.
From the beginning this "president" has disrespected Israel's Prime Minister and Israel's position. Putting Kerry in charge of the peace process is in step with that disrespect. In September Israel's Defense Minister said that Kerry operates "upon an unfathomable obsession and a messianic feeling" and "The only thing that can 'save' us is that John Kerry will get a Nobel Peace Prize and leave us alone." And "Poof" that sums up Kerry and his credibility. We know that the only one who will ever bring peace to Israel is the true Messiah, Jesus Christ. Until then, Jeremiah 6:14 is in play: "They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace."
Have a Blessed and Powerful Day!
Bill Wilson
www.dailyjot.com
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NYC Churches Violated Again
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NYC Churches Violated Again
After years of being repeatedly denied equal footing with other non-profit organizations to rent unoccupied NYC public school buildings for weekend services, a three judge panel from New York's Second Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the churches again. ADF Attorney Jordan Lorence says they will appeal the ruling to the full court. Pastor and NYC Councilman Fernando Cabrera hopes Mayor Bill De Blasio will keep his campaign promise to reverse the discriminatory policy decreed by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Even if so, the case must proceed to correct this ruling.
Prayer:
God defend your people and the Churches of New York City! May those in authority do right and honor the rights these churches are guaranteed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights!
Verse:
For thus says the Lord of hosts, "After glory He has sent me against the nations which plunder you, for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye." (Zech. 2:8)
[Source: FRC Prayer Targets]
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E.O. Pushes Congress Aside
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E.O. Pushes Congress Aside
Lacking congressional support to raise wages or end gender pay disparities, President Barack Obama is again imposing his policies on federal contractors, in keeping with presidents' tradition of exerting their powers on a fraction of the economy they directly control.
Obama signed an executive order Tuesday barring federal contractors from retaliating against employees who discuss their pay with each other. The order is similar to language in a Senate bill aimed at closing a pay gap between men and women. That measure is scheduled for a vote this week, but is unlikely to pass.
Modern Christians have sparse New Testament instruction to guide our intercession. What we do have, however, is clear and without equivocation. First, we must submit to human government, "for there is no authority except from God" (Romans 13:1). Disobedience is permissible only when one must choose between obeying God's Word or man's laws (Acts 4:18-20). Second, we are to intercede and give thanks for "all who are in authority" (1 Tim. 2:1-4). On the basis of God's sovereignty then, we pray for President Obama and all who govern. They are accountable to Almighty God, as are we all.
"Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth." (1 Tim 2:1-4)
[Source: Intercessors for America]
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The Heavens Are Speaking
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The Heavens Are Speaking
This month marks my 5th anniversary as president of Intercessors for America, and while I have never ventured into prophetic waters, followers of our ministry know IFA's history of reliability and accuracy. With that in mind, I offer a prophetic word for our day, believing we are about to see a great move of God. How do I know? Let us read God's Word.
"I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth. . . The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord." (Joel 2:30-31)
"And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved . . . there will be deliverance . . ." (Joel 2:32)
"For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For 'whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.'" (Romans 10:12-13)
[Source: Intercessors for America] Read more here.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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International Prayer Connections
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The Awesome Potential of Nation-Changing Prayer:
A Report on the Afghanistan Prayer Initiative and Election
It was a privilege for me to be part of an international team that spent five days in Afghanistan to pray for the nation (March 25-30) and its historic election that was about to take place on April 5. We arrived to the sound of big bomb explosions as the Taliban were trying to destabilize the election process by attacking polling centers and international observers.
On Friday afternoon, March 28th, when the international Christian community normally would have met for worship, five suicidal Taliban attackers blew up a massive car bomb outside the venue and attempted to rush in and kill as many of the believers as possible. Our team would have undoubtedly been there as well, but, by God's mercy, the meeting had been called off for that day. However, nineteen adults and children were there for a tea party to welcome the new pastor. As the weapons fire began, when armed guards next door fired upon the Taliban, those at the tea party hid in a bathroom until the Afghan special forces rescued them. A woman and five children across the street were also protected during the attack and escaped without harm. All five Taliban extremists were killed or blew themselves up in the process and unfortunately two other Afghans were also killed.
This incident gave extra impetus to our prayer and we stayed up till midnight interceding that day with an encouraging sense of the Lord's presence and guidance in prayer. We also prayed with NGO workers and local believers and had other strong times of prayer within our team as the Lord led us to focus on various issues- the growth of the church, the election, the development of women and their rising status, the new generation and children in prayer, and of course the overthrow of the Taliban and their violent extremism. It was an anointed and encouraging time!
Subsequently, one prayer initiative participant wrote about the election on April 5 : "There were no problems at all. I think only on the Pakistan and Afghanistan border. So to sum this up, the election went very well. I understand there are a few reports of ballot stuffing, but very few. The Afghans I know are excited about the election. In the 2009 election, I was here and there were 2000 explosions in Kandahar City, this election there were no explosions.
Yesterday morning, as I was walking in the city, I felt like the Lord said it is a new day and that he was going to come and move mightily in this nation. I looked around and it was very clean air all day, no dust. I felt like this was a sign from the Lord for what he was bringing to this land. Interestingly, throughout the day, Afghans said that today was the beginning.
About 40 years ago there was a Christian church in Afghanistan, and it was destroyed by the government. Within 24 hours the government of Afghanistan was destroyed and has been in war ever since. We believe that since the (former) Islamic government or Taliban attacked the church here, it will be destroyed as well."
Another expat worker wrote to say: "The elections yesterday went fine. Huge turnouts, in spite of the threats by the Taliban, and in spite of the rain and cold. And no report of any terrorist attack on election polls! Some places ran out of ballots and had to look for more. You and your team were here at exactly the right time!!!"
What an awesome privilege and responsibility the Lord has put before us in praying for the nations! He stands ready to answer even a few intercessors banding together to listen and pray out His heart for their nation (Matthew 18:18-20). He will use their prayers in the Spirit to bring new hope and change where things look desolate and discouraging.
John Robb
IPC Chairman
[Editor's note: There is much more news in this edition of the IPC alert, from many other nations around the world. You can access this report online by going here. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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The Good News Corner
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The Good News Corner:
The Miracle in Chile
April 1st: Chile experienced an 8.2 mag earthquake along its coastline. This is one of the most seismically active places on the earth. Usually this occurs with great loss of human life.
I want you to see what happened, most people missed this . . . A great miracle happened! The death toll was 6 -- Not hundreds. Praise the Lord!! Praise Jesus!!!
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Signs and Wonders
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Signs and Wonders:
Earthquake Report 4/6/14
[This report was submitted by a partner in prayer and a geologist. Name withheld upon request.]
There's a lot to talk about . . . I will discuss Oklahoma and the recent Chile events as well as my perspective spiritually and as a geologist.
Oklahoma: We have experienced 174 earthquakes this year as of 3/8/14
1 earthquake of Magnitude (4.00) (1%)
51 earthquakes of Magnitude (3-3.99)
117 earthquakes of Magnitude (2. - 2.99)
5 earthquakes of Magnitude (1.0 - 1.99
In 2007 we began to see an increase in the number of earthquakes in Okla-homa. We are still in this pattern; I expect that we will continue. There is a fault line that runs thru central Oklahoma north to Nebraska, called the Nemaha fault; I believe that it is responsible for some of the seismic activi¬ty in central Oklahoma. Time and science will indicate how much of a fac¬tor; water injection, fracking, and removal of oil, gas, and produced water affect the rock. The oil industry has been conducting all of the above since at least 1920, only in the last 5-6 years have we seen an increase in seismic activity. The Oklahoma City Field opened in 1928, and is considered one of the world's giant oilfields, along with the Glenn Pool Field in Creek County. I believe there's more going on here than meets the eye.
I believe that God is continuing His plan for the earth and the men and women of God. Which is to say the bringing of His Kingdom into the earth through men and women I call gap standers. Earthquakes are a Release of pressure\ strain within the rock layers. In the release, waves called the P and S waves are released . . . the P wave is the first one to arrive and is felt in an up and down movement. Shortly thereafter the S wave arrives moving perpendicular rolling. . . This is one way the earth speaks. Some of us have heard the P wave arrive, most of it is too low in frequency for us to hear. All creation sings and praises our Lord. I believe the rocks are praising and crying out to the Lord and the "sons of God".
What is the result of the land becoming redeemed for the Lord, the sin removed from the actual rock? I believe that the result is a slow rising from the weight of the sin being lifted off. This is called isostatic rebound through a process of isostasy. Sometimes it happens more quickly as in December 2013 at COTR during intercession/decreeing for the education system in Oklaho¬ma, we registered a 4.5 close to Lake Arcadia.
Some people pray that God would shake the earth; some people pray that God would stop the earthquakes.
My prayer is that you would pray for God's will to be done on this earth as it is in heaven and decree life and call the earth blessed Isaiah 62:4 NAS Become a gap stander !
"And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near."
(Luke 21:25-28)
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Worship With Us Today!
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Worship With Us Today!
"He's Coming" - Ash Soular
Worship here
Join us in the Passover Prayer Surge:
Monday - Tuesday, April 14-15, 2014
Dear Saints of the Most High God,
We want to thank all of you for the strong response you have given to our invitation to join us in prayer, all night long on the night of Passover, for the peace of Jerusalem and in the timing of the first Blood Moon of the Tetrad.
The momentum has been building towards a PRAYER SURGE for Israel on the night of PASSOVER, and participants will be joining us now from all over the world! Praise be to His Name, amen!
Our plans are still developing for this call, and more details will be provided tomorrow (Friday).
In the meantime, please do take note of the DATE, the TIME, and the CONFERENCE NUMBER we will use that night:
DATE and TIME:
Beginning on Tuesday, April 15 at midnight (12:00 a.m.) and continuing for six straight hours through Tuesday morning at 6:00 a.m.
CONFERENCE NUMBER:
559-726-1300
ACCESS CODE:
596015#
Again, please check back here tomorrow (Friday) for further details about this call. Thank you.
Pray for the Harvest!
"Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John 4:35)
Every day, in every nation on earth, tens of thousands of men and women are making decisions for Christ. Now, you can monitor this amazing fact online by literally "watching" as these souls are born again into the Kingdom.
Of course, the identities of those who are coming to the Lord are never revealed, but our God knows who they are!
Join us as we monitor these "names" daily, praying over each one to be mentored and to grow in his or her faith . . . even in these perilous times. You may visit either or both of the sites below, to pray for fields that are ripe for harvest.
> > > OPTION ONE: AboutJesus.net
Go here!
> > > OPTION TWO: The Great Commission Map!
Go here!
Monday - Tuesday, April 14-15, 2014
Dear Saints of the Most High God,
We want to thank all of you for the strong response you have given to our invitation to join us in prayer, all night long on the night of Passover, for the peace of Jerusalem and in the timing of the first Blood Moon of the Tetrad.
The momentum has been building towards a PRAYER SURGE for Israel on the night of PASSOVER, and participants will be joining us now from all over the world! Praise be to His Name, amen!
Our plans are still developing for this call, and more details will be provided tomorrow (Friday).
In the meantime, please do take note of the DATE, the TIME, and the CONFERENCE NUMBER we will use that night:
DATE and TIME:
Beginning on Tuesday, April 15 at midnight (12:00 a.m.) and continuing for six straight hours through Tuesday morning at 6:00 a.m.
CONFERENCE NUMBER:
559-726-1300
ACCESS CODE:
596015#
Again, please check back here tomorrow (Friday) for further details about this call. Thank you.
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Pray for the Harvest!
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Pray for the Harvest!
"Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John 4:35)
Every day, in every nation on earth, tens of thousands of men and women are making decisions for Christ. Now, you can monitor this amazing fact online by literally "watching" as these souls are born again into the Kingdom.
Of course, the identities of those who are coming to the Lord are never revealed, but our God knows who they are!
Join us as we monitor these "names" daily, praying over each one to be mentored and to grow in his or her faith . . . even in these perilous times. You may visit either or both of the sites below, to pray for fields that are ripe for harvest.
> > > OPTION ONE: AboutJesus.net
Go here!
> > > OPTION TWO: The Great Commission Map!
Go here!
