The Ark & Gaza
Saturday 31st August 1 pm High St Church + Zoom
In Bible history the Philistines in Gaza worshipped Dagon. Gaza was given to Judah as an inheritance. Today Hamas rule Gaza. How to pray for this region? Could there be insights to help us in our intercessory worship from the Biblical account of the Philistines stealing the Ark and placing it in the Temple of Dagon?
Saturday our focus is GAZA as we join voices and hearts in high praise and proclamation. May the sounds of heaven and His Glory pierce through the darkness over Gaza.
It was encouraging to see a Bedouin hostage rescued from a Gazan tunnel. But with another 100 still in captivity, and much pressure on Israel, the Lord is leading us to focus on Gaza as we gather for throne-room worship.
Though the Lord assigned Gaza to the tribe of Judah, it has been historically a stronghold of giants, Philistines and now Hamas. According to Jonathan Cahn in his book, “Return of the Gods”, the ancient gods have made a return. In recent weeks, Ruth has been working on a new book and the Lord has given insight about the god Dagon being much more than a lowly demon. What if this sea god is more like a principality of the waters, a water dragon? And what was the significance of the showdown between the Ark and Dagon?
It was encouraging to see a Bedouin hostage rescued from a Gazan tunnel. But with another 100 still in captivity, and much pressure on Israel, the Lord is leading us to focus on Gaza as we gather for throne-room worship.
Though the Lord assigned Gaza to the tribe of Judah, it has been historically a stronghold of giants, Philistines and now Hamas. According to Jonathan Cahn in his book, “Return of the Gods”, the ancient gods have made a return. In recent weeks, Ruth has been working on a new book and the Lord has given insight about the god Dagon being much more than a lowly demon. What if this sea god is more like a principality of the waters, a water dragon? And what was the significance of the showdown between the Ark and Dagon?
From the new book; “Of all the pagan gods worshipped in the ancient world, why was the Temple of Dagon the only one where the Ark was taken to? The Lord’s confrontation with Dagon was not just an interesting story. No, this was strategic. What if this episode is a picture of what is coming with the end-time principality, as described in Revelation? What if Israel’s part in the Ark being taken hostage and placed in Dagon’s Temple is a vital lesson for us in this season?”
Idols totter, shake, fall prostrate and rendered impotent in His Presence. The Lord allocating Gaza to Judah—the tribe who praise and lead out in war - let us as worshipping warriors arise to intentionally exalt the Lord and intercede for the Lord's destiny of this region.
We encourage you to find and decree the many Scriptures about the Lord’s voice and authority over the waters and the sea creatures! As we war in the Spirit realm for hostages to be returned, and Gaza to be freed from Hamas, let us send forth His Word.
We encourage you to find and decree the many Scriptures about the Lord’s voice and authority over the waters and the sea creatures! As we war in the Spirit realm for hostages to be returned, and Gaza to be freed from Hamas, let us send forth His Word.
"So awesome are you, O YAHWEH, Lord God of Angel Armies! Where could we find anyone as glorious as you? [9] You rule over oceans… When their stormy waves rise, you speak, and they lie still. [10] You crushed the strongholds of Egypt, and all your enemies were scattered at the mighty display of your glory-power. [11] All the heavens and everything on earth belong to you, for you are the Creator of all that is seen and unseen.” (Psalm 89:8-11 TPT) “You have a mighty arm; Strong is Your hand, and high is Your right hand.” (Psalm 89:13 NKJV)