We have experienced such joy ministering in Zimbabwe over the years. We’ve especially loved encountering and partnering with the Lemba Jewish people who live there.  Aware that their DNA traces to the “kohenim” or priestly line of Israel, we have prayed for their prophetic destiny to be released as they come to know Yeshua (Jesus) as Savior and take their place in the Body of Messiah.

One of the things that we’ve noted about the people of Zimbabwe is their resilience.  However, over the past year, as their nation has come under increasing difficulties, we’ve watched their ability to bounce back wear thin.

Now, the nation is dealing with the coronavirus.  They have been in a lockdown that was recently extended for two more weeks, accelerating fears that the protective measure will leave many citizens even more vulnerable to hunger and lack of care and resources than they already are.

We are thinking of the many Zimbabweans we know and care about as well as their nation. Please pray for some of these practical aspects of life in Zimbabwe right now:

• The ability to find and purchase basic supplies during the lockdown, especially since many of the less expensive vendors are now closed
• The businesses of our dear ministry partners in Zimbabwe (who help us with much-needed services such as accommodations, catering, and transportation for our ministry) to be able to stay open as many of them depend on tourism or the airline industry for their livelihood
• Congregations and churches as they seek to provide essential supplies to members, partner ministries and families in their neighborhoods
• God to move the hearts of those with strength, resources and ability to effectively mobilize in serving others – especially the most vulnerable, such as the elderly – in practical ways others during this season

In addition, we would appreciate your prayers regarding our scheduled Outreach to Chitsungo, Zimbabwe, in July. Please pave the way with prayers for:

• Wisdom for our team on the ground
• The availability of supplies for the Outreach and our teams
• Clear communication, favor and guidance from local authorities
• Grace to work through the myriad of details that we need to consider in light of COVID-19
• Clarity on any adaptations we might need to make and creativity as to how to do that
• The right individuals to be assembled into a strong, effective, and unified team

How our hearts go out to this nation and its people!  We are trusting the Lord for His provision and that His redemptive purposes for Zimbabwe will be fulfilled. Will you join us in prayer for them as well as for our ministry there?

Let’s pray:

Father, we believe You have plans for good and not for evil for the people and nation of Zimbabwe. Would You mobilize prayer, connect Believers and sustain their faith? Would You provide wisdom, healing and resources for all Zimbabwe’s citizens? Most of all, we ask You to enable the Good News of Jesus to spread throughout the land, bringing salvation, hope and lasting change.  And Lord, would You use us to be a blessing to Zimbabwe? In Yeshua’s name, AMEN!

The nation of Israel is a divine archetype of purpose and family. Through the LORD’s hand, He fashioned Israel to be a witness of His persistent love and righteousness. Israel was to be a servant and a reflection to all the nations of the LORD’s covenant promise to redeem the world from sin and unrighteousness. To show the world He is the one true God, the maker of Heaven and Earth.

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The world finds itself in a unique and rare moment in history. Each region, country and community is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. While each community is experiencing the effects of coronavirus to different levels of severity, we all have one thing in common. We are in a season of waiting. We are all waiting to see what lies ahead on the other side of this crisis.

HOW TO WAIT WITH HOPE-FILLED EXPECTATION

Jewish Voice staff members Ezra Benjamin and Carly Berna speak with Rabbi Joshua Brumbach and Pastor Mike Maiden about the significance of the period we are in right now.

Biblically speaking, the 50 days between Passover and Shavuot (Easter and Pentecost) are always seasons of waiting. We find ourselves in a context – as we did with Passover – to relating to and learning from biblical events in an unprecedented way. We can glean wisdom from the ways the Old Testament Fathers of the Faith and Jesus' disciples waited during this period. They waited in hope-filled expectation that the Lord was going to do great things!

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Isaiah was a visionary. He lived in Jerusalem near the end of Israel’s kingdom period in a time of unrest and yet his life was marked by prophetic vision. On the LORD’s behalf, Isaiah spoke boldly to the leaders of Jerusalem in a way that would impact the entire community. Can you imagine the weight of that responsibility?

Isaiah’s dreams and visions concerning Israel were extensive and profound. The people of Israel were rebelling against the covenant of the LORD and they were in great danger. Isaiah had the unpopular task of warning the people that the LORD would judge the community if they continued worshiping false idols and oppressing the poor.

Times of crisis expose our deep need for God’s mercy, power, and intervention. Throughout our history, Americans have expressed that need through prayer. From Colonial days to the present, our leaders have called for various days of prayer, and our nations’ citizens have responded. In 1952, President Harry Truman signed a bill allowing each U.S. president to proclaim a regular National Day of Prayer. However, it wasn’t until 1988 that the annual observance was designated to occur the first Thursday in May.

We have always been grateful for our religious liberties in the United States, as evidenced by the countless public gatherings – of every size, in every state – each year on the National Day of Prayer. From church basements to stadiums, people gather to petition the Lord on behalf of our country. Just a year ago, we could not have imagined that the need to avoid spreading a global pandemic would restrict us from physically coming together for the 2020 prayer event.

Today’s situation underscores the need to pray for our nation in unprecedented ways. As always, we will pray for our leaders, schools and the media, for our families, faith communities, and those who are hurting and in need. This year’s prayers will include a new appreciation and fresh intercession for first responders and front-line workers. We’re seeing every aspect of American life in a new light these days, aren’t we?

How will all this affect our prayers – all that’s going on, which just a few short months ago, we never dreamt would be happening now?

First and foremost, may it truly draw us to our knees. May the needs of this season – these times in which we live and steward in both prayer and action – inform our prayers. Even more, may the grandeur of our God and His faithfulness inform our faith as we pray.

Let’s pray. Let’s pray today, on this National Day of Prayer, and every day in this unique time in which we live.

Our leaders – those in place now and those elected later this year – need God’s wisdom to navigate this pandemic and its ramifications in every corner of society. We need our economy to recover and thrive, and families need reliable income and resources. Schools and businesses require guidance to adapt while providing education, goods and services in this fast-changing landscape. Believers and communities of faith look to God for innovative ways to gather and reach out. And citizens throughout America seek comfort, healing, assurance, answers and hope.

God is the ultimate source for all we need today in our nation and world, and He responds to His people when we pray.

Here at Jewish Voice Ministries, we are praying not only for the United States but for Israel – the apple of God’s eye and always at the forefront of our thoughts and intercessions. We are also praying for the world’s other nations, including places where we minister, such as Ethiopia and Zimbabwe, which are undergoing hardships that are both similar and unique.

Join us, in this time of great need, as we call upon our great and unfailing God. We “Pray God’s Glory Across the Earth,” which is the theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer, based on Habakkuk 2:14. May revival and global harvest come to our nation, to Israel and the world as God’s glory is displayed in us, through us, and in answer to our prayers.

We are living in uncertain times. Over the last weeks, the world has been thrown into a whirlwind of panic and fear. The fear of sickness, loss and grief has overwhelmed many of us. Also startling, has been the worry about medical supplies and household resources. It would be natural to ask, LORD, where are you? Is this our new normal? What is my role in your Kingdom today?

The prophet Isaiah had experience living in troubling times too. At first, the people of Israel were rebelling against God’s covenant and worshiping false idols. Isaiah warned the people that if they did not repent, judgement was coming through the rise of Assyria and their ultimate exile in Babylon. But the story of the people of Israel shows us that God’s judgement was not the final outcome; His plan for salvation was sovereignly at work and He was always with His people.

Later in history, Isaiah reminds us that there is hope and comfort. We can have a positive, cheerful expectation of something good—hope for all who repent and trust in the LORD. His message was simple, return to Jerusalem where God himself will bring His Kingdom to pass through His Servant King and all nations will see His glory. The people were not to merely physically return to Jerusalem, but inwardly turn their hearts fully over to the LORD, to follow him and obey His ways.