Page 2, Gratefully Grafted Newsletter, Vol. 1 No. 2 May 2004
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I agree with those who say that there are differing levels of commitment in the Islamic faith just as there are in every religion. But radical Islam has a one-item agenda and that is to control the whole world by either converting or annihilating the infidels (anyone who does not embrace Islam). There was a time when it was Israel who faced this tyrant alone. When it was Israel alone, people were not personally affected. Now it is the whole earth that is in great turmoil and fearfully crying out for peace while being faced with the same menacing, murdering, and insatiable spirit. Whether Jew, Christian or declared secularist; there is no peace in this world apart from a close intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Messiah.

The peace we are looking for comes from another world, another kingdom and from only one true righteous King whose nature it is to give us life abundantly: Jesus, the Messiah of Israel. He is the only One able to throw down the dragon of Islam: the only One who will ultimately crush Satan under His feet.

I say, let’s add a new Bureau to our government - a “Bureau of Praying People!” In fact, we already have the foundations in place and there is no reason to bring it before Congress for a vote. This Bureau of Praying People is called the Church of Jesus the Messiah and it is not just American but it is worldwide; in fact, it is not of this world!

Let us pray! Pray not for your nation only, not for Israel only, but for the Kingdom of God to show up on earth and defeat the spirit of anti-Christ. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.

PRAYER POINTS
• Pray for the body of believers, both Jew and Gentile to gain courage to stand in   the face of darkness.
• Pray for world leaders to humble themselves before the mighty hand of God.
• Pray for the body of Messiah in Israel; for unity, greater intimacy with God and for   holy boldness as they stand as a witness of Yeshua before their people.
• Pray for finances to be released to ministries throughout Israel and to ministries   who support Israel.
• Pray for a fresh outpouring of God’s Spirit throughout the earth.
• Pray for a healing of breast cancer for our friend (a ministry leader) in Israel.
• Pray for Gratefully Grafted Ministries to be a fruitful bough to Israel.