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The Daily Brief:
An Online News Source for Intercessors
"Decreeing the Word of God Over the News of the Day"
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United We Stand Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Join our Bible Readathon, every night except Sunday morning, from midnight to 6:00 a.m. Call 508-924-5411 (no access code). Our moderator will welcome you and invite you to share in our reading. Praise God! His Word does NOT return to us void!
"So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11)
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>>> Be sure to read today's thoughts on repentance by Pastor Jeff Daly | National Day of Repentance. Go Here.
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Netanyahu immediately vows retribution after Hamas kills 21 Israeli soldiers in central Gaza
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At least 217 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ground offensive began in late October
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An attack on Israel's forces in the Gaza Strip on Monday left 21 soldiers dead, its military said Tuesday. The attack was the deadliest for Israeli troops since the Hamas-led massacre on Oct. 7 that triggered the war.
According to the Israeli military, reservists were preparing explosives to demolish two buildings in central Gaza when a militant fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a tank nearby. The blast from the rocket outside the buildings triggered the explosives inside them, causing both two-story buildings to collapse on the soldiers.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned the loss of the soldiers, saying Monday was "one of the hardest days" since the war began.
At least 217 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ground offensive began in late October, including three in a separate event on Monday, according to the military. (Fox News) Read more.
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- Mighty King of Kings, we declare that the only "common enemy" is all self-appointed dictators who are determined to rule the world at any cost, including by releasing deadly pathogens into the atmosphere or water supply in order to gain control. We bind and rebuke such tyranny in the mighty name of Jesus and declare that God will punish the wicked for their iniquity and lay low the haughtiness of the terrible" (Isaiah 13:11) so that the whole earth is at rest and quiet; and people break forth into singing (Isaiah 14:7). We stand against this man's plans to be key ruler of the world and we put him under the authority of Almighty God. We bind every virus that is being enhanced and created in labs, in Jesus name and declare them to be null and void and ashes under the feet of King Jesus. Amen!
- "Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;'" (Psalm 91:9-10)
"Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth. Say among the nations, 'The Lord reigns; The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved; He shall judge the peoples righteously.'" (Psalm 96:9-10)
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Supreme Court rejects appeal from former Hunter Biden business partner regarding criminal conviction
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Devon Archer, Hunter's former business partner, lost the appeal on Monday
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The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Hunter Biden's former business partner regarding his criminal conviction for his alleged role in defrauding a Native American tribe.
Devon Archer, who served on Ukrainian energy company Burisma's board alongside Hunter Biden, previously lost an appeal before the high court. A federal judge sentenced Archer to prison in 2018 for allegedly defrauding the tribe by fraudulently issuing $60 million in tribal bonds after he was convicted by a jury.
However, his conviction was thrown out in late 2018 by U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams in Manhattan because she was "left with an unwavering concern that Archer is innocent of the crimes charged," according to Reuters.
Archer’s conviction was reinstated by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals a month before the 2020 election and he received a one-year and one-day prison sentence in February 2022.
Despite the sentence, Archer’s lawyer, Matthew Schwartz, has maintained his innocence and said they intended to file a series of appeals, which has delayed Archer serving his sentence.
"Mr. Archer is obviously disappointed with today’s sentence, and intends to appeal. It is unfortunate that the judge, who has previously expressed concern that Mr. Archer is innocent of the crimes charged and reiterated that belief today, felt that she was constrained not to act on her independent assessment of the evidence," Schwartz said in February 2022. (Read more)
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- Lord God, we pray for the justices as they consider what is before them. We pray for all those involved to make the right decision and to not be persuaded by bribes or being manipulated by any evil agenda in Jesus Christ's name. We cover our Supreme Court in the blood of Jesus and Lord, we just decree that they will stand for righteousness and justice, no matter what, in Jesus's name, amen.
- "Thus says the Lord: “Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place.” (Jeremiah 22:3)
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Ned Ryun Warns Democrats Are ‘Coming After All Republicans,’ Not Just Trump
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Founder and CEO of American Major Ned Ryun warned Monday on Fox News that Democrats were coming for all Republicans, not just former President Donald Trump.
Ryun appeared on “The Ingraham Angle” to discuss his thoughts on ongoing issues between Republicans and Democrats as the election season continues. Fox host Laura Ingraham brought up New Hampshire Democrat Maggie Hassan’s previous comments regarding the Republican party and its nominees, noting the differences between the two parties “wants.”
“This is the same party that wants to take Trump off the ballot, put Trump in jail. And all they seem to offer, given what happened today, is abortion on demand — ‘we’re all about abortion, more abortions everywhere’ — they’re never happier as when a woman’s having an abortion, it seems. And that’s it, that’s all they have to offer. Open border and more abortion — and fake democracy arguments,” Ingraham stated.
Ryun stated in response that while Ingraham was correct about the Democrat party’s apparent “wants,” the conservative CEO added that the left is allegedly attempting “to go after every last Republican and apply the same tactics” used on former President Donald Trump.
“Correct. But I would also argue, too, that any Republicans who think ‘Oh, it’s only Trump, they’re going after.’ No, they would like to go after every last Republican and apply the same tactics. Democrats are not interested in a true opposition party. They would like to crush all opposition. So they’re coming for all Republicans,” Ryun stated. (Daily Caller) Read more here.
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- Lord, we are so disturbed by these actions taken to cause more hate and division in our land. We pray that every American would come to love You Lord and love this land and to have a desire to stand with one another in unity. We pray Lord that accountability would be had for our government leaders, no matter what party, that they would get back to the original design of working for the betterment of our country and not fight over power. In Jesus' name amen.
- “But I have this against you: You have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember then how far you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first.” (Revelation 2:5)
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1. 2 ISIS terrorists indicted for attempting to blow up Knesset - World Israel News
Two ISIS-affiliated terrorists were indicted on Monday for attempting to blow up the Knesset for the second time this month, reports Ynet.
Mustafa Abdel Nabi and Ahmed Natsha are from the Ras al-Amud neighborhood and were arrested through a joint operation including the Jerusalem District Police and Shin Bet.
The pair attempted to detonate a truck with a full tank of gas close to the Knesset with the intention of blowing up the building.
Sapir Mordechai of the Jerusalem District Attorney’s office filed the indictment which charges the men with attempted use of a weapon for terrorist purposes. (Read more)
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2. Long tunnel used to transport Hamas rockets destroyed - Israel National News
Troops from the 7th Brigade and the Yahalom Unit operated in a strategic and central terrorist stronghold in Khan Yunis. The stronghold was established by Hamas in the heart of a residential neighborhood, adjacent to two local schools.
As the forces advanced in the area, terrorist cells opened fire with light weapons and RPGs in an attempt to prevent the forces from entering. The terrorists also detonated the tunnel shafts in an attempt to prevent the forces’ entrance to the underground network.
The forces fought battles with many terrorists, responding with fire, killing the terrorists at short range with machine gun fire, mortar shells, and aerial support. (Read more)
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3. Hezbollah fires 12 rockets at Meron air-traffic control base - JNS
The Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah on Tuesday launched a barrage of missiles at an Israeli Air Force air traffic control base on Mount Meron in the Upper Galilee.
Twelve rockets were fired at Meron, with four intercepted and six hitting open areas, Channel 12 reported.
Hezbollah said on Tuesday that it had fired a “large number” of rockets from Lebanon at the base, “in response to the recent massacres in Lebanon and Syria, and to attacks against civilians and houses in our villages.” (Read more)
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4. IDF chief: ‘We do not forget why we went to war’- JNS
The 21 Israel Defense Forces soldiers who were killed in a Hamas RPG attack in the Gaza Strip on Monday fell on a mission to enable the safe return of civilians to devastated Israeli communities near the border, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzl Halevi said on Tuesday.
“The State of Israel woke up this morning to a difficult and painful announcement: 21 dead,” stated Halevi in a video message released on Tuesday evening. “The best sons of this country, who volunteered to defend their homes and paid the highest price. We share in their families’ grief for their heavy loss and know that the pain is unbearable.”
“If there is any consolation in this, I would like the families to know—they fell in battle during a defensive operation near the border fence, in the buffer zone between the Israeli towns and Gaza,” said Halevi, adding: “This is a mission whose entire purpose is to create secure conditions for the residents of the Gaza Envelope to return to their homes safely.” (Read more)
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5. EU threatens ‘consequences’ for Israel’s opposition to Palestinian state -JNS
E.U. diplomats said on Monday in Brussels that a two-state solution is the only credible path to peace between Israel and the Palestinians, after earlier threatening “consequences” if Israel continued to oppose the plan.
“We have to stop talking about the peace process and start talking about the two-state solution process,” Josep Borrell, the E.U.’s high representative for foreign affairs, told press at a meeting of the Council of the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council.
A document circulating in European capitals ahead of Monday’s meeting called for E.U. members to “set out the consequences they envisage to attach to engagement or non-engagement” with their proposed plan—the two-state solution.
(Read more)
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1. House Jan. 6 Committee deleted more than 100 encrypted files days before GOP took majority - MSN News
The former House Select Committee on Jan. 6 deleted more than 100 encrypted files from its probe just days before Republicans took over the majority in the House of Representatives, Fox News Digital has learned.
The House Administration Committee's Oversight Subcommittee is leading an investigation into Jan. 6, 2021, led by Chairman Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga. The panel is investigating the security failures on that day, as well as the "actions" of the former select committee investigating the Capitol riot.
Loudermilk, last week, told Fox News Digital his investigation has entered a "new phase" with renewed support from House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who has committed additional resources to the panel’s investigation. (Read more)
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- Thank You Abba, that this committee has exposed evidence showing that the disingenuous J6 committee-members have likely committed crimes worthy of fines or jail time. May there be equal justice under the law so that those who were protecting the coordinated operation of January 6th and participated in deleting the files, will also receive the justice they have so harshly meted out upon citizens who have been wrongfully entrapped and imprisoned, in Jesus name. We declare that the truth will expose and defeat all deception and obfuscation. Please continue to strengthen and amplify the voice of those examining and investigating this evil perpetrated upon our nation, likely by those who seek to stay hidden, in Jesus name.
- "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light." (Ephesians 5:11-13)
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2. A caravan of migrants from Honduras who were heading to the US dissolves in Guatemala - AP News
A caravan of some 500 migrants that departed northern Honduras in hopes of reaching the United States dissolved Sunday after crossing the border into Guatemala, the Guatemalan Migration Institute reported.
Authorities had been monitoring three border crossings and said part of the caravan advanced a few kilometers (miles) into Guatemalan territory, before the migrants were stopped by migration officials who processed them, prioritizing the minors.
According to the immigration agency, no force was used and dialogue prevailed. Those who had documents were able to continue on as Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador have free transit among them. Those who did not have the necessary documents returned to Honduras. (Read more)
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- This is good news to see another country exercising the laws of their land. Every country on earth has established laws regarding people crossing their borders and this is just. Father, we pray for a great deal more countries to stop undocumented migrants from traversing their countries in order to illegally enter ours. We bind the funding and enabling of this cruel human trafficking, in Jesus name and declare that the resources will be used to build up those impoverished nations, rather than to used to invade our own, in Jesus name.
- "He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot. There we will rejoice in Him. He rules by His power forever; His eyes observe the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah" (Psalm 66:6-7)
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3. Energy developer axing key coal power plants to meet eco goals, jeopardizing power for millions - MSN News
A major U. S. energy developer has initiated the process of shuttering two major coal-fired power plants serving more than a million homes in the upper Midwest, helping the company meet its corporate climate commitments.
Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy announced this month that it closed one of three coal units at Sherburne County Generating Plant, Minnesota’s largest power plant, as part of its plans to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity to customers and shut down all of its remaining coal facilities. The company is planning to retire the two remaining units at the plant and another coal plant in Minnesota, the Allen S. King plant, by 2030.
In response to Xcel Energy's shutdown of the unit at Sherburne County Generating Plant and plans to shutter all remaining coal generation, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SDPUC) fired off a letter urging the company to reconsider those plans. The company — which has pledged to replace the plants with electricity generation from green energy like solar — provides power to customers in both Minnesota and South Dakota. (Read more)
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- Father, we pray for all of the families and cities who will be negatively impacted by this shutdown of coal plants. We pray for a means of retaining the electricity generation, while cleaning the emissions of dangerous pollutants. The research is clear that wind/solar is unable to replace the loss of power from the coal plants, so people's lives will be at risk in these cold climates, electric vehicles will not work without electricity, and the loss of bird species from the wind turbines will be tragic. We ask for clear evidence of the veracity of this entire climate / carbon agenda, in Jesus name. We see some people disregarding the issue on one hand and on the other, those same people issuing dire threats of imminent disaster on the other. We pray for an honest examination of the climate trends over the last 200 years of record-keeping.
- "Let the wilderness and its cities lift up their voice, The villages that Kedar inhabits, Let the inhabitants of Sela sing, Let them shout from the top of the mountains. Let them give glory to the Lord, And declare His praise in the coastlands." (Isaiah 42:11-12)
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4. Fired flight attendant blasts airline's 'DEI push,' alleges religious discrimination in lawsuit - MSN News
After Alaska Airlines flight attendants Marli Brown and Lacey Smith say they evoked their Christian faith during their company's push for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the two called for religious liberty in the workplace.
Smith spoke with Fox News Digital about why she believes her termination by Alaska Airlines was motivated by religious discrimination. During the interview, she was accompanied by Stephanie Taub, Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute (FLI), who is representing her in a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines that they filed in May 2022.
"I went to access my schedule in the morning … I saw that Alaska had posted an article that just said Alaska supports the Equality Act," Smith told Fox News Digital on Friday.
"There are a lot of different religious people who had issues with the Equality Act. And I guess I just had some questions with Alaska in terms of what that meant when they said things like, ‘Alaska supports the Equality Act’ … What does that mean for me?" (Read more)
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- Holy One, we pray for victory in this lawsuit against Alaska Airlines, who trampled upon the First Amendment freedoms in support of DEI regulations. We pray for the flight attendants to be protected in exercising their freedoms to believe as Christians in the workplace and that all discrimination against believers in this nation would cease and desist, in Jesus name. Father, we pray for people of faith in You, to be strong and of good courage to stand for our Constitutionally guaranteed rights in this nation and refuse to allow them to be disregarded or impugned, in Jesus name.
- 'See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven," (Hebrews 12:25)
"Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter." (1 Peter 4:16)
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5. Robert Cahaly advises Nikki Haley to end her presidential campaign after latest poll numbers - Just The News
Looking at the latest poll numbers, Trafalgar Group founder and pollster Robert Cahaly says Nikki Haley should drop out of the 2024 presidential race.
“Losing your home state is the thing political obituaries are made of and I just don’t see how she has viability if she gets beat...In her own state, and certainly gets beat bad,” Cahaly says. “I would think for her future she should probably get out. But will she? I don’t know. (Read more)
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- Mighty God, we thank You for the exposure You are bringing to the need for honest elections in our nation. We pray for the easily manipulated machines to be melted down for scrap and that all state elections are paper ballot only, verified with identification. We know that with an upright election process, justice will come forth and Nikki Haley may or may not win her home state in this run for the Presidency. We also know clearly that President Trump is the choice of the vast majority of conservatives in this nation and we are not afraid of a little challenge, it just ups the game a bit. We pray that the best person wins, in Jesus' name.
- "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand Against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me." (Psalm 138:7)
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6. US and British militaries launch new round of joint strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen - AP News
The U.S. and British militaries bombed multiple targets in eight locations used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Monday night, the second time the two allies have conducted coordinated retaliatory strikes on an array of the rebels’ missile-launching capabilities.
According to officials, the U.S. and U.K. used warship- and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets to take out Houthi missile storage sites, drones and launchers. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a military operation, said Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands contributed to the mission, including with intelligence and surveillance.
In a joint statement, the six allied nations said the strikes specifically targeted a Houthi underground storage site and locations associated with the Houthis’ missile and air surveillance capabilities. They added, “Our aim remains to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in the Red Sea, but let us reiterate our warning to Houthi leadership: we will not hesitate to defend lives and the free flow of commerce in one of the world’s most critical waterways in the face of continued threats.” (Read more)
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- Oh King, we pray for the Houthi's to stand down from their threats and aggression and instead work to build up their nation, in Jesus name. We pray Father, that You would show Yourself strong in the natural and the spiritual in this dire country of Yemen and reveal Your great love for these people to them. We ask that their alliance with Persia/Iran would be broken and we call for their weaponry to be destroyed and useless, in Jesus name. We pray Father, that You would continue to support all the joint military teams to be alert and able to counter every effort of the adversaries effectively, in Jesus name, in order to bring the escalation to a screeching halt. Amen.
- "He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; He lays up the deep in storehouses. Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him." (Psalm 33:7-8)
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7. Washington state judge rejects effort to remove Trump from 2024 ballot - LifeSite News
Another attempt to boot President Donald Trump from a presidential ballot has failed, this time in the state of Washington.
Thurston County Superior Court Judge Mary Sue Wilson threw out a challenge from a public school teacher and other citizens who tried to have the former president kept off the ballot for the March 12 state primary. The legal team reportedly filed only a one-paragraph objection.
Judge Wilson’s January 18 decision does not prevent a challenge to Trump being on the general election ballot, an issue to be taken up by the Supreme Court of the United States on February 8.
“The Kitsap County residents had pushed for Trump’s removal from the ballot, arguing that his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol constitute an insurrection and make him ineligible for office,” The Seattle Times reported. “A Kitsap County judge, earlier this week, said the case should be heard in Thurston County, home of the state Capitol.” (Read more here)
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- Father God, we offer you PRAISE for this report. In Your name, amen!
- " in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
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8. US warplanes strike Iranian-backed militias that wounded four American troops - USA Today
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed militias Tuesday in Iraq after a base hosting American troops in the country was earlier attacked by ballistic missiles on Saturday, wounding four American service members.
Saturday's attack by Iran-backed militias was the second since November to use powerful ballistic missiles to attack a base with U.S. troops.
Tuesday's U.S. airstrikes hit three facilities used by the Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia group and other Iran-affiliated groups in Iraq, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command. They targeted headquarters, storage, and training locations for rocket, missile, and one-way attack drones.
There have been more than 140 attacks on bases with U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria since November. The U.S. troops who have been wounded, including four in Saturday's attack, have returned to duty, Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, told reporters Tuesday. (Read more)
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- Thank You, O Lord, that we do have a military that is fully capable of defending itself when needed. We pray for the healing of those who were wounded, and we thank You that justice has now been rendered against the enemy. In Your Name, amen and amen.
- "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, saith the Lord." (Romans 12:19)
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A Prophecy Of Perilous Times
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, January 23, 2024
The Apostle Paul warned in 2 Timothy 3 of perilous times in the last days. He lists some 19 types of people that cause and allow these dangerous times. He says that these people “creep into houses and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led with diverse lusts, ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” They “resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.” Paul was most likely describing what many generations have seen as mankind rushes toward the time when people will not be able to accept good doctrine and want to hear and live by what tickles their ears. We are seeing this today, and it gets worse with each passing minute.
An indicator of such times is seen all around us. In America, on January 14-15th, an estimated 100,000 of pro-terrorist demonstrators tried to break down the security fence around the White House. Let me repeat, thousands of pro-terrorist demonstrators. They chanted “Free, Free Palestine” and “Palestine will be free” and “Genocide Joe Must Go,” among many other hate-filled chants and slogans. Similar demonstrations occurred in London, Paris, Dublin, Milan and Rome. These pro-terrorist demonstrations were well-organized and global. Herein, the ancient prophets’ words are being played out in layers before our very eyes. Read More
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Supreme Court allows Border Patrol agents to remove razor wire Texas installed at Mexico border
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A closely divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed Border Patrol agents to cut through or move razor wire Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border as part of the state’s effort to prevent illegal border crossings.
The court on a 5-4 vote granted an emergency request filed by the Biden administration, which had argued that Texas was preventing agents from carrying out their duties.
The brief order noted that four conservative members of the nine-justice court would have rejected the government's request. They were Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. The Biden administration says the wire prevents agents from reaching migrants who have already crossed over the border into the U.S. (NBC News) Read more here.
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- Almighty God and Just Judge, this is a shocking and blatant disregard of Article IV, Section 4 of our nation's Constitution by the Supreme Court justices and the administration. We pray for repentance for this outrageous decision, in Jesus name. It is preposterous to accept the federal government filing suit against a state in order for the feds to break the law, and then the Supreme Court voting to support this crazed activity! Holy King, we cry out for Your direction and intervention in this nation. Lead Your people so we may bring a righteous adjustment of this nation to the moral standards of scripture and the wisdom of our founding fathers who were keenly aware that an invasion of fighting men from other countries would threaten our sovereignty and safety. We know that these illegal migrants are not coming to work here because there's nothing for them to do–they don't speak English, nor use computers, and our fields are flooded with workers and machinery. We pray for courage and strength for the people of Texas and this nation, and protection of all humanity, in Jesus name.
- "and he [Solomon] said: 'Lord God of Israel, there is no God in heaven or on earth like You, who keep Your covenant and mercy with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.'" (2 Chronicles 6:14)
"and said to the judges, 'Take heed to what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment. Now therefore, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take care and do it, for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, no partiality, nor taking of bribes.'" (2 Chronicles 19:6-7)
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This is not over,’ Texas says after Supreme Court lets Biden administration remove razor wire at US-Mexico border
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Razor wire is still up along a contested section of the US-Mexico border a day after the US Supreme Court voted to let federal Border Patrol agents remove the barrier installed there as part of Texas’ Republican governor’s security initiative while the state’s legal challenge to the practice plays out.
A CNN team in Eagle Pass, Texas – recently the epicenter of the migrant crisis and near where three migrants drowned this month – spotted the razor wire Tuesday morning. The high court ruled 5-4 on Monday in a victory for President Joe Biden in the ongoing dispute with Texas over whether Border Patrol has the legal authority to cut concertina wire installed by Texas on the banks of the Rio Grande.
The state sued last year to stop the wire-cutting, saying it illegally destroys state property and undermines security in order to assist migrants in crossing the border. A federal appeals court in December ordered Border Patrol agents to stop the practice while court proceedings play out, and the Justice Department this month filed an emergency application, asking the Supreme Court to overturn that decision. (AOL)
Read more here.
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- Holy One, we thank You that Governor Abbott has determined to make a stand on behalf of the citizens and sovereignty of his state and we pray for Your angel armies to be dispatched as spiritual assistants empowering the National Guard in the face of this grave threat of the US government against Texas, in Jesus name. We pray that his life will be guarded and that the rest of us in this nation will stand behind him, whether in prayer, resources, or whatever is necessary, against the egregious overreach by the administration. We pray for the Border Guard agents who have been laboring under the most cruel of working conditions these last years at the border. We declare they will not seek to cut the concertina wire nor get caught in the middle of this challenge, but rather seek righteousness and justice, in Jesus name. We pray for this matter to reveal to the nation the disrespectful nature of the administration and bring it to its knees in repentance, in Jesus holy name. Amen.
- "'Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.' But to the wicked God says: 'What right have you to declare My statutes, Or take My covenant in your mouth, Seeing you hate instruction And cast My words behind you?'" (Psalm 50:15-16)
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Russia Joins the Israel ‘Situation’: World War III?
Source: Intercessors for America
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Russian warplanes were seen flying along the Bravo Line border between the Golan Heights, Israel, and Syria. The stated intent is to “monitor the situation.” Israel has increased its attacks against the heads of Iranian and Syrian intelligence in Syria. This could signal an increased involvement of other nations in the Israeli-Hamas war and potentially sets up a WW III scenario.
Pray against the Enemy’s forcing any conflict outside of God’s timing.
An already traumatized nation of Israel is being told by its leaders to prepare for a larger scale war. People are being asked to ensure access to bomb shelters, have a supply of food and water, and be ready for self-defense.
Pray for the people to cry out to God first as their defender and protector (see Psalm 121). Pray against fear and for provision for the elderly and the handicapped, and for children to feel protected.
American military personnel were injured in Iranian attack on Al-Asad Military base in Iraq. The U.S. has also announced it will enter a sustained military campaign against the Houthis in Yemen to maintain shipping in the Red Sea.
Pray for the U.S. leadership responding to the Iranian attack and shipping attacks in the Red Sea.
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Ongoing Prayer Requests:
Pray against trauma and ongoing mourning:
Pray for Israel’s leaders:
Pray against false narratives and demonic propaganda:
Pray for Israel’s soldiers and military leaders:
Pray for the hostages:
Pray for Israel’s enemies (see Matthew 5:44; Psalm 83):
Pray for protection and salvation:
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6–9).
- Ultimately, this conflict is a war over a throne where Jesus will rule over every nation on earth, so pray for the peace of the only city in the world where God has placed His name (see 2 Chronicles 33:7) and to which our Lord Jesus Christ will return (see Zechariah 14:1–21).
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Source: Intercessors for America
Written by Lori Meed, IFA Contributing Writer | January 23, 2024
To read all details, please go here:
https://ifapray.org/blog/russia-joins-the-israel-situation-world-war-iii/
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And Now . . . Lion of Judah: ROAR!!!!
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"The Lord shall go forth like a mighty man;
He shall stir up His zeal like a man of war.
He shall cry out, yes, shout aloud;
He shall prevail against His enemies."
(Isaiah 42:13)
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Three dead as 7.1 earthquake strikes near China’s border with Kyrgyzstan
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Hong Kong (CNN) - Three people have died after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocked a mountainous and remote part of China’s far western Xinjiang region early Tuesday.
State broadcaster CCTV reported that a further five people were injured and 12,426 evacuated from affected areas.
The quake struck Wushi county, also known as Uqturpan county, in Aksu prefecture near the Kyrgyzstan border shortly after 2 a.m. local time, state-run news agency Xinhua reported.
Strong tremors caused two houses to collapse and downed two major power lines near the epicenter, though electricity was quickly restored, according to Xinhua, and tremors were felt in Central Asian countries hundreds of miles away.
Rescue missions are taking place in cold weather with temperatures expected to reach minus 23 degrees Celsius (minus 9.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in Wushi county in the next three days, China’s Meteorological Agency said Tuesday.
The Xinjiang railway authority immediately sealed off routes in areas affected by the quake and suspended 27 trains, Xinhua reported.
Three people were hospitalized in a township 26 kilometers (16 miles) from the epicenter, state broadcaster CCTV reported. A child was rescued from the rubble of their house in that township, the broadcaster said.
Nearly 200 rescue workers have been dispatched to the quake zone, and hundreds more are being assembled, Xinhua reported.
More than 50 aftershocks above magnitude 3 were reported as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, according to the state-run China Earthquake Networks Center. Read More
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As Global Christian Persecution Rages,
New Effort Seeks to 'Awaken the Church'
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As global persecution rages, a watchdog has launched a first-of-its-kind, open-sourced database allowing people to track incidents of violent religious persecution. Global Christian Relief and the International Institute for Religious Freedom have teamed up to create the Violent Incidents Database (VID), which is being dubbed the “first and only events-based global religious freedom dataset.” David Curry, CEO of Global Christian Relief, told CBN News the database will help give a voice to persecuted Christians and others across the world, as it tracks killings, abductions, forced marriages, arrests, and other acts of persecution, allowing users to search by religion, country, and perpetrator. “I’m concerned about … this enormous growth in religious persecution, be it the persecution of Christians, which is the largest minority group, as far as numbers, that faces severe persecution, or if it’s antisemitism,” Curry said, warning that there are diabolical “governments, and dictators, and extremists” who want to control peoples religious inclinations.
He pointed to the plight of not just Christians but also groups like Uyghurs whom the Chinese have rounded up and put in concentration camps. Plus, nations like Nigeria face escalating persecution crises, with Christians being slaughtered by Muslim extremists at a rapid rate. Persecution, Curry said, is a plight that must be called out and halted. “I’m a follower of Jesus, and I want to support the church, the persecuted believers, wherever they may be, to practice their faith, to worship Jesus, to read their Bible in peace, civilly, within whatever country and context they’re in,” he said. “We need to wake up on this subject and know that we are called to pray for, care for, support people who are persecuted for the name of Jesus, imprisoned for the name of Jesus, abducted for the name of Jesus,” he said. “We need to stand up for this freedom. … I want the church to awaken.” Read More and Watch Interview Here.
Source: CBN
- Father, we BLESS this team effort between Global Christian Relief and the International Institute for Religious Freedom! May the church awaken to diligently pray for our brothers and sisters who are suffering around the world for claiming Jesus as Lord and Savior. We pray the creation of this new database will shine a bright-light upon the growing attacks of persecution against Christians, Jews and other religions. Raise a new level of awareness and Holy Spirit intercession so we may fight the spiritual battle of atrocities suffered by followers of Jesus Christ around the world in the Mighty Name of Yeshua! Amen
- "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me" (Matthew 5:11)
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"The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God," (Romans 8:16)
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"Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. In Your Name."
- Provided By: Billy Graham
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Tell it to Jesus
To listen to this classic hymn, CLICK HERE
Words: Edmund Lorenz
Music: Jeremiah Rankin
Scripture: Ask and it will be given to you. Luke 11:9
Lyrics:
Are you weary, are you heavy hearted?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus.
Are you grieving over joys departed?
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Refrain
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus,
He is a friend that’s well known.
You’ve no other such a friend or brother,
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Do the tears flow down your cheeks unbidden?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus.
Have you sins that to men’s eyes are hidden?
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Refrain
Do you fear the gathering clouds of sorrow?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus.
Are you anxious what shall be tomorrow?
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Refrain
Are you troubled at the thought of dying?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus.
For Christ’s coming kingdom are you sighing?
Tell it to Jesus alone.
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