October 2011 Prayer Guide

Isaiah 62 Prayer Campaign

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A Light to the Nations

“Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever” (Daniel 12:3)

The context of Daniel chapter 12 speaks about the very last days of world history. It will be a chaotic time - “a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation” (Daniel 12:1). Moral values will be turned upside down and all nations will conspire against Israel. Yet in the midst of this catastrophic time there will be a people who will shine like bright stars in a dark firmament.

When God created sun, moon and stars he gave them “for signs and seasons… to give light on the earth” (Genesis 1:14-15). What Daniel saw was a people shining like bright stars in the midst of dark an perverse generation; a people called to be ‘a light to the nations’. It is interesting to note that the primary characteristic of this people is wisdom. “Those who are wise shall shine.”

Our main question therefore should be: How can we become wise? The answer is simple: By spending time with the One who personifies wisdom – the Creator of heaven of earth, the God of Israel. According to Daniel 2:20, ‘wisdom and might are His’; If his spirit dwells within us then Jesus becomes our very own wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30). If we spend time with Him, He Himself will teach and mentor us.

The most important key for the end times is therefore spending time with Jesus in prayer.

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Prayer Points

Prayers of Thanksgiving - We want to begin by thanking the Lord for the miraculous release of captive Israeli solider, Gilad Schalit, and for answering the faithful prayers of His people throughout the earth who have continued to pray for this young man since his capture by Hamas in June 2006. Let’s continue to pray for his full physical and emotional recovery.

Prayers of Petition - The return of Gilad Schalit has, however, been a bitter-sweet event in Israel. Over 1000 Palestinian terrorists were freed in exchange for his life, including convicted murderers who planned and assisted the killing of dozens of Israeli civilians in numerous suicide bombings across the country:

For the bereaved families – Please pray for the hundreds of families who lost loved ones in the many attacks perpetrated by the terrorists who were granted freedom in exchange for the life of Schalit;
For Israel's soldiers- Remember to pray for supernatural protection for all Israeli soldiers - that ongoing attempts to kidnap the next ‘Gilad Schalit’ will be thwarted.

Prayers for the Middle East - Three days after Libya’s dictator Gaddafi was killed, authorities in Bengasi declared this week that Islamic Sharia law will be the basis for all legislation in Libya. From Tunisia to Syria the so-called 'Arab Spring' appears to be turning into an Islamic winter:

For Revival: At the same time reports reach us that there is a Christian revival taking place in some of the countries of the Arab Spring. Behind the headlines, the God of Israel is moving in new and amazing ways, people are getting saved and believers and new converts profess a deep love for Israel. hostility;
For the Light of the World - Let us pray for our brethren in the Arab world that the Light of the World will shine clearly and brightly through them; that the love of God will tear down fences of hostility; that many will be saved and that the gospel will spread quickly in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.

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A Door to Victory

Prayer is then not only a key for survival, but it will unlock for us the door of victory. We will “turn many to righteousness.” If you have just a vision of survival for the end times, let God challenge you today for a greater vision. Expect Jesus to use you powerfully in these last days. It is all related to how much time you will spend with him. Daniel says it in a different way. “But the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits. And those of the people who understand shall instruct many…” (Daniel 11:32-33).

As we pray this week for Israel and the nations expect great things from Him. Ask that His light will shine upon Israel. Pray that God will infuse His church in the nations with His penetrating light and trust God that you will become a vessel of that powerful light.

Join us in prayer let us together carry out great exploits!

Yours in Christ,

Dr. Jürgen Bühler
ICEJ Executive Director