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The Daily Brief
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"Praying for All in Authority"
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
"A bruised reed He will not break,
And smoking flax He will not quench;
He will bring forth justice for truth.
He will not fail nor be discouraged,
Till He has established justice in the earth;
And the coastlands shall wait for His law." (Isaiah 43:2,3)
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Focus on Israel
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1. Israel rejects Russian offer to keep Iran 100 km from Syrian border - Times of Israel
Israel has rejected a Russian proposal to keep Iranian forces in Syria 100 kilometers (62 miles) away from Israel's northern border, a senior Israeli official said Monday, moments after a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded in Jerusalem.
Israel is sticking to its demand that Iran not be allowed any military foothold in Syria, the official stressed. Israel is furthermore demanding that all long-range missiles be removed from the war-torn country and that any factories producing precision-guided missiles there be shut, the official said.
Additionally, Jerusalem has asked Moscow to guarantee that all air-defense systems that protect the aforementioned arms be taken out of Syria. Lastly, Israel requested the closing of border crossings between Syria and Lebanon and between Syria and Iraq, to prevent Iranian weapons being smuggled into Syria.
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2. In operational debut, David's Sling defense system fires at missiles launched in Syria - Israel Hayom
Israel's David's Sling air defense system made its operational debut Monday, when an interceptor missile was launched as a precaution against ballistic missiles fired within neighboring Syria, the military said.
Projectiles fired as part of internal fighting between the Syrian army and rebel forces in southwest Syria triggered early warning sirens in northern Israel, but were unlikely to have been aimed at Israeli targets, the IDF statement stressed.
An initial investigation into the incident revealed that the missiles had been fired at Israel's direction and the defense system identified their trajectory as being on track to strike within Israeli territory.
The David's Sling operators had an extremely short time to decide whether or not to launch an interceptor, and decided to intercept. Ultimately, the projectiles are believed to have hit about 1 kilometer inside Syria.
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3. Ancient boulder dislodges from Western Wall, crashes down near woman at prayer- Times of Israel
A large boulder from the Western Wall was dislodged from the ancient structure on Monday morning, tumbling down onto an egalitarian prayer platform.
There were no injuries in the incident near Robinson's Arch, south of the main prayer plaza, but the rock landed very close to a female worshiper.
"I didn't hear or feel anything until it landed right at my feet, " said Daniella Goldberg, 79. She said she was praying at the site, as she does regularly, when suddenly the boulder crashed down. She told Hadashot TV news she "tried not to let the incident distract me from my prayers" and refused to be drawn on whether divine providence had spared her. "May we all be blessed," she said.
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4. From God? Huge Stone Falls From Kotel - Breaking Israel News
A massive boulder that was part of the Western Wall suddenly became dislodged on Monday morning and fell onto a platform used for egalitarian prayers. No injuries were reported though one woman is seen in a video standing very near to where the boulder fell. Israel Radio reported that the stone weighed about 220 pounds.
Police closed off the area, known as the Robinson's Arch platform, which is directly south from the Western Wall Plaza. Israel Antiquities Authority archeologists are investigating the incident.
The platform is one of two used for egalitarian prayer services in which men and women pray together. Halacha (Torah law) requires that a physical barrier separate men from women during prayer is such a manner that the men will not be able to see the women.
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5. Bennet After U.N.- Meeting: Israel Must Avoid Iran Driven Two-Front War- Jerusalem Post
Iran must not be allowed to drag Israel into a war on both its southern and northern borders, Education Minister Naftali Bennett said after he met Monday morning with UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov.
Tehran sits at the head of an eight tentacled octopus that is responsible for the violence on Israel's Gaza, Lebanese and Syrian borders, said Bennett, who is a member of Israel's security cabinet.
"Iran's goal is to simultaneously entangle Israel on many fronts," Bennett tweeted after his meeting with Mladenov.
"My opinion is that Iran is stirring trouble to alleviate multiple pressures. Israel should avoid dual Iranian-driven fronts. Ground Op in Gaza only as very last resort," Bennett said.
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The Daily Brief
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1. Rand Paul calls to revoke John Brennan's security clearance, asks if he's 'monetizing' access- Fox News
Sen. Rand Paul called Monday for President Trump to revoke former CIA director John Brennan's security clearance, as he questioned whether the Obama-era spy boss was "monetizing" his access to sensitive information in his new role as a pundit.
"Is John Brennan monetizing his security clearance? Is John Brennan making millions of dollars divulging secrets to the mainstream media with his attacks on @realDonaldTrump?" Paul tweeted early Monday.
Brennan joined NBC News and MSNBC in February as a contributor and senior national security and intelligence analyst. A spokesperson for the networks did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment on Paul's tweet, which did not list any specific allegations.
The Kentucky Republican, who last week jumped to Trump's defense as the president faced bipartisan criticism over his summit and press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, followed up the original tweet by saying:
"Today I will meet with the President and I will ask him to revoke John Brennan's security clearance!"
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- Father, if indeed this man has been using his knowledge of intelligence information to pad his own pockets at the expense of America, we ask that You will not only reveal more about it, but will stop him from harming the nation.
-"The wicked will fall by his own wickedness." (Proverbs 11:5b)
2. Dramatic Rise in Anti-Trump Idolatry Setting Stage for End-of-Days Showdown Between Good and Evil- JewsNewsIL
Sales of tarot cards have risen sharply in the last year as self-proclaimed witches claim that divination and dark-magic are effective in opposing President Trump. One end-of-days expert cites this as an illogical yet divinely guided step in setting the stage for the Messianic showdown in which the two sides, Good and Evil, are clearly defined.
The BBC published an article last week noting a 30-percent increase in sales in tarot cards last year, citing data collected by US Games Systems, a publisher of tarot games. Tarot may be a modern trend but it's roots are ancient, with some sources claiming the deck has its origins in the Book of Thoth, a legendary tome of Egyptian occult and idolatry. Based on four suits, tarot cards are similar to common playing cards but with some significant differences that serve its primary purpose: divination.
The Latin root of the word 'divination' means "to foresee, to be inspired by a god," but the Torah expressly forbids the practice.
Let no one be found among you who consigns his son or daughter to the fire, or who is an augur, a soothsayer, a diviner, a sorcerer. Deuteronomy 18:10
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- Father, we know well that the forces of darkness are using every tactic to destroy this President. Grant us the anointing and understanding to take down the enemies of righteousness.
- "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds." (2 Corinthians 10:4)
3. Toronto shooting rampage leaves 2 dead, 12 hurt; gunman dead after firing into restaurants- Fox News
Terrorism was not being ruled out as a motive after a gunman fired into packed Toronto restaurants and cafes Sunday, killing two people and injuring 12 others before dying in a gun battle with police, officials said.
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit said in a news release two people were killed by a man who "fired shots at groups of people several times" while walking along Danforth Avenue.
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said cops were investigating "every possible motive, including terrorism."
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- Father, Canada has become a place of violence these days. We pray for the victims and their families, and that police will be quickly able to determine why this occurred.
- "But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily to God; yes let everyone turn from his evil way and from the violence that is in his hands." (Jonah 3:8)
4. Trump warns Iran's Rouhani to stop the threats or suffer historic consequences- Fox News
President Trump late Sunday tweeted out to Iranian President Rouhani to never threaten the U.S. again or face historic consequences.
The tweet came on the heels of Rouhani's warning to Trump that hostile policies could lead to the "mother of all wars" with Iran.
Trump called for Rouhani to stop the rhetoric or--in caps lock-- "suffer the consequences the like of which few throughout history have ever suffered before. We are no longer a country that will stand for your demented words of violence and death. Be cautious!"
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- Lord, we seek Your protection over America, and bind up the threats of Iran against us. They have been doing wrong and getting away with it for a long time.
-"Evil shall slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous shall be condemned." (Psalm 34:21)
5. "Landmark Resolution To Protect Children from Unsuitable Content -- Passed by Republican National Committee" - Education Views
A landmark Resolution supporting parental rights was unanimously adopted this week by the Republican National Committee. Cynthia Dunbar, National Committeewoman for Virginia and sponsor of the Resolution stated, "I'm thrilled we were able to get this Resolution adopted. This should not be a partisan issue. Parents everywhere deserve the right to know what their children are being taught and have an opportunity to consent to it. Passage of this Resolution is a huge victory and will hopefully serve as the for state impetus legislation across the nation."
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- Lord, we praise You for this resolution, and ask that those who understand Your ways will understand the dichotomy between the Democrat platform and the Republican one this November.
-"Your law is my delight!" (Psalm 119:77b)
6. Trump Tweets Cohen Taping 'Perhaps Illegal' but Denies Own Wrongdoing- Newsmax
President Donald Trump early Saturday, in an apparent reference to news that his former attorney Michael Cohen had taped a conversation with him concerning payments to a former Playboy model, tweeted that the action was "perhaps illegal," but denied any wrongdoing on his own part.
He also called raids of Cohen's home, office and hotel room earlier this year "inconceivable" and "almost unheard of."
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- Lord, it appears that underhanded tactics have been used against President Trump from the beginning. We pray that You will protect what needs to be protected, and reveal what needs to be revealed, but bring forth repentance and wisdom in the mix.
-"For godly sorrow produces repentance to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death." (2 Corinthians 7:10)
7. Currency War Erupts, Threatening to Ripple Across Global Markets - Newsmax
The currency war has arrived.
So say some of the best and brightest in the $5.1 trillion-per-day foreign-exchange market. U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday accused China and the European Union of "manipulating their currencies and interest rates lower." The comments came after the yuan plunged to its lowest level in a year, with little sign of China's central bank intervening to stem the slide. They also follow a decline in the euro this year and add to the calculus that European Central Bank policy makers might need to consider when they meet next week.
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-"How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver." (Proverbs 16:16)
8. Dems' Tactic Echoes Clinton Operatives: Stall Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation by Demanding Documents - Breitbart
Brian Fallon, the head of Demand Justice, a new progressive activist group established to play a vital role in opposing President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, took to CNN immediately after Trump announced his pick earlier this month to spell out the group's battle plan against the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Fallon, who served as press secretary for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, outlined tactics to be used in an attempt to stall Kavanaugh's confirmation pending the release and full review of the thousands of pages of the Starr Report, which documented the case to impeach President Clinton and was drafted in part by Kavanaugh.
Now it seems Democrats are following through, with the Associated Press reporting on Friday that Democrats are "demanding to see the conservative appellate court judge's lengthy paper trail before they even start meeting with him, let alone casting their votes on a lifetime appointment that could shift the court rightward."
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- Father, we place Mr. Kavanaugh in Your hands and ask that Your will be accomplished regarding his nomination. Let nothing be done that is not in Your perfect will, or by subterfuge and evil intentions. - "For You shall judge the people righteously, and govern the nations of the earth." (Psalm 67:4b,c)
9. Surveillance images show gunman behind George H.W. Bush's former doctor moments before murder- Fox News
Houston police released surveillance images Sunday showing a gunman trailing behind George H.W. Bush's former cardiologist moments before the doctor was shot and killed while biking to work - clues authorities hope will help nab the killer.
The images taken from surveillance cameras in the area show Dr. Mark Hausknecht biking across an intersection while a man trails behind and eventually approaches him. Police said Hausknecht was shot and killed moments later, about one block away.
Another image shows a man heading west on Southgate Boulevard and Travis Street shortly after the deadly shooting.
The images comes a day after police released a sketch of a man they believe is the gunman. Authorities are also offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
The 65-year-old doctor was heading to work at the Texas Medical Center when he was shot at least twice at 9 a.m. Friday morning, police said. Hausknecht dropped to the ground immediately while the gunman fled the scene on a light-colored mountain bike, police said.
Witnesses told police the shooter was a clean-shaven man who is about 30 years old, 5-foot-10 with a slender build. He was wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, a gray warmup jacket and khaki shorts the morning of the shooting.
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- Father, we pray that You will find this murderer quickly. We ask for comfort for the family of this physician, and for all who were affected by this killing.
-"I even I, am He who comforts you." (Isaiah 51:12a)
10. Exclusive: Alleged Russian agent Butina met with U.S. Treasury, Fed officials- Reuters
Maria Butina, accused in the United States of spying for Russia, had wider high-level contacts in Washington than previously known, taking part in 2015 meetings between a visiting Russian official and two senior U.S. officials.
The meetings, disclosed by several people familiar with the sessions and a report prepared by a Washington think tank that arranged them, involved Stanley Fischer, then Federal Reserve vice chairman, and Nathan Sheets, then Treasury undersecretary for international affairs.
Butina traveled to the United States in April 2015 with Alexander Torshin, then the Russian Central Bank deputy governor, and they took part in separate meetings with Fischer and Sheets to discuss U.S.-Russian economic relations during Democratic former President Barack Obama's administration.
The two meetings, which have not been previously reported, reveal a wider circle of high-powered connections that Butina sought with American political leaders and special interest groups.
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- Lord, as the news media focuses on President Trump and the NRA to attempt to connect the spy to them, we now learn that she met with others during Obama's administration. We pray that all actions of this person be revealed, and truth be shown.
-"They are not valiant for the truth on the earth." (Jeremiah 9:3b)
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The Daily Jot
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The Daily Jot
Syria, Iran, Psalm 83 and prophecy
Monday, July 23, 2018
Many Christians are watching the situation in Syria, Gaza and Iran with great prophetic interest. Some, however, are predicting various prophetic outcomes surrounding these events, citing the "Psalm 83 War." There are many Biblical commentators who believe that Psalm 83 is about a prophesied war that triggers several prophetic events, including the rapture, the tribulation, and the eventual return of Christ. A careful reading of Psalm 83, however, demonstrates that there is no war prophesied and that the psalm is a prayer against the enemies of Israel that could be used even today as the nation is surrounded by those mentioned when Asaph wrote the psalm.
Verses 1-5 say, "Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still O God. For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones. They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee." Then Asaph names names--Ishmaelites who are Arabs; there is Edom, Moab, Ammon from Jordan; Gebal and Tyre from Lebanon; Hagarenes from Mesopotamia, Syria and Egypt; Amalek and Philistines from Gaza and Egypt; and Assur from Turkey and Iraq.
The rest of the Psalm asks God to cause these enemies to perish by wind, fire, storm, even confusion, concluding with verse 18, "That men may know that thou whose name alone is God, are the most high over all the earth." There are many items in Psalm 83 that are common to prophecies referring to the Day of the LORD. One example is when God defeats the beast (Gog) in Ezekiel 38. Many of the countries and people groups are similar. The LORD uses rain, hailstones, fire, brimstone, and confusion to defeat this coalition (v. 21 "every man's sword shall be against his brother") that "they shall know that I am God" (v.23).
These nations that are prophesied as coming against Israel by the Old Testament prophets are consistent enemies of Israel and today they are followers of the most antichrist system in the world--Islam. It is no huge revelation that these traditional enemies of Israel will cause wars and rumors of wars from now until the end. Our generation may well see the end time prophecies of the Bible play out before our very eyes. But let us be ever mindful of false teachings and traditions of men that lead us astray. Don't take my word for it, or other teachers; don't get angry if what you have been taught over a lifetime is challenged. Read the Bible for yourself, in its context, and judge what is being taught. Jesus told his followers repeatedly to not be deceived by man.
Have a Blessed and Powerful Day!
Bill Wilson
www.dailyjot.com
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About CHPP
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About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
Our Mission Statement
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a ministry which is positioned on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., helping members of the Body of Christ to "pray for those in authority over us" in our federal government. Our primary purpose is to offer intercession on site for the members of Congress and their staffs each day that the Senate and the House of Representatives are in session; and our chief prayer focus is that "God's will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." [Matthew 6:10].
Because Jesus Christ has shed His blood for all, we, too, pray for ALL, in a nonpartisan manner. Also, because the scriptures indicate that "the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 4:17), we are confident that fervent prayer, offered in the halls of the highest chambers of government in our land, can avail much for America. Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes those who feel called to join us, engaging in this strategic work of intercession for our nation: "For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God." [Romans 13:1]
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Repentance and Restoration Prayer Line
For many years now, the Salt & Light Council has sponsored this outstanding half-hour of prayer, six days per week, with additional time available for Bible reading and fellowship.
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