Israel at War; An Urgent Call to Prayer 

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST

Israel has stunned the world in an overnight strike on Iran, hitting more than 100 targets from 1,000 miles away—something no country has ever done! With the expiration of U. S. President Donald Trump’s nuclear deal deadline with Iran on Wednesday, June 11, to halt uranium enrichment that could lead to armed nuclear weaponry, Israel unleashed Operation Rising Lion on the unsuspecting and hostile Middle East country that has relentlessly threatened Israel’s existence for decades.  

In a speech just after the 2:58 A.M. [Jerusalem time] pre-emptive military operation launch, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boldly proclaimed, “In recent years, Iran has produced enough highly enriched uranium for nine atom bombs. Nine! In recent months, Iran has taken steps that it has never taken before, steps to weaponize this enriched uranium. If not stopped, Iran could produce a nuclear weapon in a very short time. ... This is a very clear and present danger to Israel’s very survival. Eighty years ago, the Jewish people were the victim of a holocaust perpetrated by the Nazi regime. Today, the Jewish state refuses to be a victim of a nuclear holocaust perpetrated by the Iranian regime.”  

Acknowledging the precision and success of the operation thus far, Israeli sources stated, “There is a significant intelligence and operational effort here, led by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), and the achievement regarding the nuclear program, the scientists, the sites, and the military leadership, is truly impressive.” Another source from an Israeli miliary situational assessment revealed, “This is something that ... six months ago, seemed like a fantasy. This achievement is the result of planning, drills, and thorough work by those sitting here, and also by those who aren’t.” However, he went on to warn, “One of the most important things now is the civilian and military home front, because the enemy’s response will come, and we must minimize the damage, maintain functional continuity, and preserve our offensive capabilities.”   

In the aftermath of multiple waves of airstrikes by the IAF and clandestine maneuvers by the Israeli Mossad, high-level Iranian military leaders and scientists were eliminated, and multiple sites were bombed—including nuclear facilities, military bases, and even an oil refinery. Israel assures this will not soon end. Iran has since launched a retaliatory operation, Severe Punishment, sending hundreds of missiles into Israel, some of which have hit Tel Aviv. Israel’s Home Front Command continues to send out instructions to their citizens, directing them to protected spaces when threats arise. 

As events continue to unfold, continue to monitor trusted news sources and pray for Israel—God's prophetic timepiece—for the citizens of both countries, and military personnel from nations supporting Israel as they coordinate together to repel the Iranian threat. As Christians, we understand that the God of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps and will fulfill His plan for His chosen people and the world as Bible prophecy continues to unfold before our eyes.  

I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore. Psalm 121

 

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