The Power of Prayer for Israel

Over the weekend, on April 14th, Israel was attacked by Iran who sent a barrage of 103 ballistic missiles, 36 cruise missiles, and 185 drones. As Israel and the world braced for hours awaiting this arsenal as it made its way to it intended targets, millions around the world sent up their prayers and pleas to God for His protection over the nation and people of Israel.

We watched and waited with faith that God heard our prayers and indeed He did. God empowered Israel and it's allies to intercept 99% of these missiles and drones. As one commentator shared, "No country has ever intercepted over 100 ballistic missiles in space within one hour. This attack was the largest combined drone, cruise missile and ballistic missile attack against a country in history."

All praise and glory goes to our God for His protection and deliverance. In giving him our gratefulness and praise, David provides the perfect words in Psalms 28:7,

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him."

God displayed His mighty hand of protection as he wrapped Israel with his shield. Such a display shows us that He keeps his promises to not only protect Israel, but also to protect us from the arrows of the evil one. He will not allow anything to destroy us or Israel. We are spiritually grafted into Israel as seeds of Abraham as we read in Galatians 3:29, so we can be confident that we share the same promises that God declares to Israel in Isaiah 41:8-14,

[8] “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, [9] I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. [10] So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. [11] “All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. [12] Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. [13] For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. [14] Do not be afraid, (you worm Jacob,) little Israel, do not fear, for I myself will help you,” declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel."

We witnessed the truth of this passage over the weekend and we witnessed the power and effectiveness of our prayers for Israel. Let us continue to pray for Israel as the threat and surrounding conflict develops.

Let us pray
for their protection,
for wisdom of the leaders of Israel and it's allies,
for strength and encouragement for the citizens, military personnel and the hostages
including the release of those hostages.

Our prayers matter to God. Our prayers are heard. Our prayers are effectual. Let us overflow the golden bowls of prayers in heaven!