"Effective Intercession for the Descendants of Abraham -- Jew and Non-Jew Alike!"

August 13, 2005

"Effective Intercession for the Descendants of Abraham -- Jew and Non-Jew Alike!"
by James W. Goll
Encounters Network
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FROM THE DESK OF STEVE SHULTZ:
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Dear Elijah List Family,

In light of the most recent news going on in the Middle East, this is a good time to read this article taken from portions of James' new book (below), "Praying for Israel's Destiny."

You will gain God's heart for ALL of God's children -- Jew and non-Jew alike. Learn how we can pray for ALL of the descendents of Abraham!

Blessings,

Steve Shultz
THE ELIJAH LIST

1) Dream of Three Ancient Wells

Some time ago, I was given a vivid dream in which I saw three ancient wells. A woman came and stood beside each well. I heard the words, "Women are Wells." As I was awakened, I realized that this dream was about the life of Abraham. So, I then searched the Scriptures and found that Abraham fathered children with three women: Hagar, Sarah, and Keturah.

The Jews are not the only offspring that Abraham produced. In fact, there are three different ethnic, generational lines that together comprise Abraham's descendants. To pray effectively for the Middle East, we must look at the prophetic promises spoken for all the descendants of Abraham. Always remember, though, that "We do not wrestle against flesh and blood." The Arabs, the Persians, nor the Jews are the enemy! Our enemy is the powers of darkness that hold people captive. So, with this in mind, let's expand our horizons and receive God's heart for all the Middle East.

Let's look at the descendants of Abraham in the order in which they were birthed.


2) Praying for the Descendants of Hagar

Scripture Promises Concerning Ishmael

"'And as for Ishmael, I have heard you; behold, I will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He shall become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation.' . . . And Ishmael his son was thirteen years old when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin." Genesis 17:20, 25 NASB

"But God said to Abraham, 'Do not be distressed because of the lad and your maid; whatever Sarah tells you, listen to her, for through Isaac your descendants shall be named. And of the son of the maid I will make a nation also, because he is your descendant.' So Abraham rose early in the morning, and took bread and a skin of water, and gave them to Hagar, putting them on her shoulder, and gave her the boy, and sent her away. And she departed, and wandered about in the wilderness of Beersheba." Genesis 21:12-14 NASB

"And God heard the lad crying; and the angel of God called to Hagar from Heaven, and said to her, 'What is the matter with you, Hagar? Do not fear, for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad and hold him by the hand; for I will make a great nation of him.'" Genesis 21:17, 18 NASB

A Visionary Encounter - Ishmael Crying in the Desert

While seeking the Lord in one of our Israel Prayer watches, I was captured by hearing a voice of a young lad crying. I began to turn my attention more attentively towards the sound. As I did, a vision unfolded where I saw a desert where a young lad was crying. A mother came and hovered over him as he was sobbing.

As I continued looking in the Spirit, Genesis 17 and 21 became enlightened within my being. While meditating on this, the voice of the Holy Spirit said to me, "Remember, Ishmael also came from Abraham's seed."

Once again, the Holy Spirit convicted me suddenly and deeply. I began to cry out for all the seed of Abraham to come into its full destiny. I began to cry out for the descendants of Ishmael that for generations has been in great conflict with the descendants of Isaac.

I have declared publicly on many occasions in recent months, "The Islamic veil shall be pierced. Entire mosques shall be converted into 24/7/365 prayer and worship centers to the one true God of Yeshua -- Jesus -- the Messiah. Ishmael's cry shall be heard and a great nation shall come forth. Remember, Ishmael, too, comes from Abraham's seed!"


3) Praying for the Descendants of Sarah

Thirteen years after the birth of Ishmael, God appeared to 99-year-old Abram and said, "I am God Almighty" (Genesis 17:1). This is the first time in Scripture that God reveals Himself as "God Almighty" or, in Hebrew, El Shaddai, which means "All-Sufficient One." The Hebrew word shad is always translated as "breast." In the same way a mother provides all that is sufficient for her newborn's nourishment, God was about to reveal to Abram that he is all-powerful and able to satisfy with "blessings of the breasts and of the womb" (Genesis 49:25). This is also the way God chose to reveal Himself to Isaac, Jacob, and many others. It is the way that we must see God if we are to intercede on behalf of the descendants of Sarah.

God reassured Abraham that it was not Ishmael who would fulfill His promise of a child from his own body, though. The Lord stated:

"Sarah your wife will bear you a son, and you shall call his name Isaac [which means 'he laughs']; and I will establish My covenant with him for an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him . . . My covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this season next year." Genesis 17:19, 21

Who Are the Descendants of Sarah?

Isaac was the only child that Abraham and Sarah had through their union. He, in turn, married the beautiful maiden Rebekah (Genesis 24:67). "Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord answered him and Rebekah his wife conceived" (Genesis 25:21 NASB). Rebekah brought forth a pair of struggling twin boys named Esau and Jacob.

As time passed, Jacob treacherously stole the blessing of the firstborn son away from Esau. As the saga unfolded, Jacob had a heavenly encounter and wrestled with the angel of the Lord throughout the night; Jacob prevailed in this wrestling match, received a blessing, and his name was changed from Jacob, "the deceiver," to Israel. Now Israel, like Ishmael, the son of Hagar, became the father of many sons. Twelve tribes emerge from his lineage (see Genesis 30:1-24; 35:16-18). Israel brought forth twelve full tribes, and these became the descendants of Sarah who inherited the covenant promises of God.

One of these twelve sons of Jacob was named Judah, meaning "thanks" or "praise." The Messiah Himself is known as the Lion from the tribe of Judah (see Revelation 5:5). It is from the name Judah that the term Jew has derived. So, when we are praying for the descendants of Sarah and Abraham, we are calling forth the prophetic promises spoken over the Jewish people to come into completion.


4) Praying for the Descendants of Keturah

Abraham's wife Sarah lived almost forty years after the birth of Isaac (see Genesis 23:1, 2). Abraham loved Sarah dearly and must have experienced much grief at her loss. After finding an excellent wife for his son Isaac, Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah (see Genesis 25:2-4). From their union came six sons: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak and Shuah.

Before Abraham died, he gave gifts to the sons of Keturah and sent them far away from his son, Isaac, to the land of the east (see Genesis 25:6). One of the sons of Keturah was Midian, the father of the Midianites. Some of the descendants of Keturah went to what was called Persia. Others were, apparently, scattered into Assyria.

Isaiah prophesied about the descendants of Keturah, saying: "A multitude of camels will cover you [Israel], the young camels of Midian and Ephah" (Isaiah 60:6). Remember, that Midian was a son of Keturah, and Ephah as her grandson. In the next part of this verse, Isaiah mentions yet another grandson of Keturah: Sheba. "All those from Sheba will come; they will bring gold and frankincense, and will bear good news of the praises of the Lord."

Where else have you heard of gold and frankincense together? They were two of the three gifts that the wise men brought to Jesus after His birth (see Matthew 2:1-12). I cannot confirm that the wise men were descendants of Keturah, but they did come from the east, where the descendants of Keturah had settled, and they certainly fit the description of Isaiah's prophecy.

Whether this prophecy was fulfilled literally at the birth of the Messiah or is a prophecy for the future yet to come, the minimum we can agree on is that there is prophetic destiny upon the children of Keturah. These people will rise up as people of wealth and will end up worshipping the one true God. They will bring forth praise to the Lord!


5) He Will Send a Champion!

All three national families of Abraham have, by and large, failed to recognize the true Messiah, who is Yeshua, our Lord Jesus Christ. The Jews are still looking for their Messiah to appear, while the others do not even realize that they need one. Although most accept Mohammed and Jesus as prophets, they do not believe that a Messiah is necessary. Still, the prophetic Scriptures predict that these descendants of Abraham will accept the true Messiah at a critical point in time.

I love the language of Isaiah 19:20: "He will send them a Savior and a Champion." A champion shall come. A messenger of the new covenant will be sent to turn away ungodliness from Jacob. A great spiritual revival is on God's agenda, and it will encompass all the descendants of Abraham throughout the Middle East, from the Nile River to the Euphrates.

God is the supreme multitasker. He can accomplish more than one thing at a time! Biblical prophecy indicates that alongside God's gathering of the outcasts of Israel to their homeland, he is setting the stage to do a great work among all the descendants of Abraham. Surprise us all, O Lord. Let it be so!


6) From the Desk of James W. Goll

Yes, Praying for Israel's Destiny is now out! It is meaty, readable, eye opening, and yet solid! It took three years to do this book! Be one of the first to get a copy. The above is taken from portions of this new book. Michal Ann and I will also lead an Israel Prayer Tour October 11-23, 2005. Avner Boskey will be our Tour Guide.

Michal Ann and I have just completed our co-authored book God Encounters. It is a follow up to The Seer. We are looking forward to these tools getting into your hands!


In Christ Jesus!

James W. Goll
Encounters Network
www.JamesGoll.com?

Excerpted from portions of "Praying for Israel's Destiny" by James W. Goll

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