Egypt is in turmoil. Inspired by a successful popular revolt in Tunisia, anti-government protesters have taken to the streets in Cairo and other Egyptian cities, determined to overthrown the current government. For thirty years, President Mubarak has ruled with impurity, suppressing dissent, and imprisoning those who disagree with his form of government. He is 82 years old and in declining health.
We need to be continually amazed by the relevance of scripture to daily events that happen in our lives. Egypt is primarily a Muslim country with a minority of Christian believers. It also has a deep seated suspicion of Israel. Yet, the LORD is going to cause a great change to happen in this nation. Isaiah prophesies that Egypt will be judged and then healed by God. Its inhabitants will come to truly know the LORD. Read Isaiah 19.
Are these demonstrations the beginning of these end-time events? Possibly, but we can not know for certain. One thing is for sure, this situation calls for our prayers.
The Moslem Brotherhood and other radical Islamic factions are wanting in the wings to assume power. The world does not need this situation in Egypt to turn into a radicalized Islamic government.
This week thousands of Hamas-led Palestinians have also taken to the streets in Gaza to protest against PA President Abbas' rule. Thousands of demonstrators also took to the streets in Yemen to protest against President Ali Saleha's 30 year dictatorial rule.
Pray for Egypt, Gaza, Yemen and Tunisia and cover the Middle East. Lebanon is also in a government upheaval adding to the tensions of the region.
Prayer Points
Pray the Lord would direct the outcome of these riots. Psalm 75:7
There is also a danger to Israel in that it could potentially find itself sandwiched between two radical Islamic regimes, should more radical elements prevail and overthrow President Mubarak in Egypt. Pray that the LORD establish the leadership of His choice in Egypt.
Pray that this violence does not spill over into Israel.
Pray for the government of Israel to hear the voice of the LORD.
portions taken from the Israel Prayer List
Father I thank you that you hear the cries of Your people Israel. Father we exalt You on behalf of your people. You are God and there is no other.
ReplyDeleteYou are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in You. They trusted and You delivered them. They cried to You and were delivered.
They trusted in You and were not ashamed.(Psalm 22)
Father in this time of the outpouring of the devouring of Israel, we declare the rising of Your standard and YOUR purposes and will and kingdom to come on earth to Israel as it is in heaven. Father let the people open their hearts to You, let the government turn back to You and let them all become aware of You - their God, Yeshua their Messiah and Your Holy Spirit. Let their eyes, ears and heart turn to You Father. For You are God and there is none other. Glory to Your name!
Father I seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. I declare that all of Israel will seek Your kingdom and Your righteousness and You Father will add to them all that they need in abundance and in Your timing in Jesus name.
Bless You mighty God!!! I love you and thank Your people Israel... Halleujah!! Glory to God in the highest..
Pastor Pam Scott