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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

(Old Testament)

2 Samuel 7

God’s Promise to David

7 After the king was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”

3 Nathan replied to the king, “Whatever you have in mind, go ahead and do it, for the Lord is with you.”

4 But that night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying:

5 “Go and tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord says: Are you the one to build me a house to dwell in? 6 I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought the Israelites up out of Egypt to this day. I have been moving from place to place with a tent as my dwelling. 7 Wherever I have moved with all the Israelites, did I ever say to any of their rulers whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, “Why have you not built me a house of cedar?”’

8 “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over my people Israel. 9 I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men on earth. 10 And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed. Wicked people will not oppress them anymore, as they did at the beginning 11 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders[a] over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies.

“‘The Lord declares to you that the Lord himself will establish a house for you: 12 When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14 I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him with a rod wielded by men, with floggings inflicted by human hands. 15 But my love will never be taken away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you. 16 Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me[b]; your throne will be established forever.’”

17 Nathan reported to David all the words of this entire revelation.

(End of Scripture Passage)



This is the Messianic Promise given to David.

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Our Father in Heaven,
Magnified and Sanctified is Your Most Holy Name!
We Come Into Your Presence with Worship and Praise and Singing,
For You Alone Are Worthy;
You Alone Are LORD;
You Alone Are The Most High;
You Alone Are The One True God of Abraham.

Abba Father, We Are in Awe of Your Glory.
We Thank You For Your Messiah,
And For Preserving Your Holy Word,
The Foundation of Our Freedom and Liberty and Our Laws.

LORD, We Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem,
According To Your Will and Promise.
We pray for an END to Lies,
Slander, Blood Libel,
Propaganda, and Antisemitism.
We Pray For An End to Slavery,
Hostage-Taking, and Piracy,
Wherever it is Practiced Around the World.
We Beseech You on Behalf of Our Captive Brethren,
Christians and Jews,
In Bondage in Hostile lands.
We Plead For Israeli Control Over All the Holy Sites in Israel,
So that All Faiths may visit them.
We Pray For The People in Jerusalem,
That They may have peaceful neighborhoods.
We Pray For The Swift and Sure Coming of Messiah,
Blessed Be He,
To Establish His Kingdom,
and Make All Things Right.

HALLELUJAH AND AMEN

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[ConorMacNessa]

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH FOR
THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM!
And for the Preservation of the Valiant
Israeli Nation!

Morgan Bible - MS M.638, fol. 40r – c. 1250
Upper left: How David talked to Nathan the prophet, saying that it was disgraceful that, while he dwelt in a house of cedar, the ark of God dwelt in an unworthy house. At first, Nathan told him to do what he had in his heart, for the Lord was with him. Then, a divine response having been obtained, he announced to him many and glorious promises of God, and among other things that a son would come out of his loins who would reign most happily after him and would build a house for God and a temple for his name. (2 Samuel 7: 1–17)
Upper right: How, having heard God’s promises from the prophetic mouth, David bends down before God with great obedience, giving thanks and praying. (2 Samuel 7: 18–29)
Lower half: How David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites, having killed many, having captured many, and having taken much booty, and makes them pay taxes to him. (2 Samuel 8: 1–8)

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it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.

And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee.

And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto Nathan, saying,

Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?

Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.

In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar?

Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:

And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth.

Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,

And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.

And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.

_____________________________________2 Samuel 7:1-17 (KJV)

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The week's current events, the week's holy days (Christian and Jewish), today's reading, and even my own personal devotional reading all lined up in a way that simply could NOT be a "coincidence".

1. The Fire at Notre Dame in Paris: This event has been on a lot of people's minds. Lots of diverse groups have offered money to rebuild this 850-year-old church. The UN, The Russians, the French Government, and many private individuals. Some, though, have offered opinions that it should be rebuilt as a "work of art and architectural heritage" and not so much as a house of worship. One wonders about motives, and, after reading today's Scripture Passage, where God tells David that he was NOT going to be the one who builds the Temple, perhaps we should ask, "What does GOD want?"

2. "I have plans for you..." My personal devotional reading JUST HAPPENED to land on Jeremiah 29 this morning. The context is the tragic burning of Solomon's Temple, and the people exiled to Babylon. The "professional" prophets were all clamoring to resist the deportation, and fight to the death. Meanwhile, the true Prophet of God, Jeremiah, had a different vision. He addresses the people with a letter:

4 Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all who were carried away captive, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem to Babylon:

5 Build houses and dwell in them; plant gardens and eat their fruit. 6 Take wives and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, so that they may bear sons and daughters—that you may be increased there, and not diminished. 7 And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace. 8 For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Do not let your prophets and your diviners who are in your midst deceive you, nor listen to your dreams which you cause to be dreamed. 9 For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them, says the Lord.

10 For thus says the Lord: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place. 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will bring you back from your captivity; I will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, says the Lord, and I will bring you to the place from which I cause you to be carried away captive.

15 Because you have said, “The Lord has raised up prophets for us in Babylon”— 16 therefore thus says the Lord concerning the king who sits on the throne of David, concerning all the people who dwell in this city, and concerning your brethren who have not gone out with you into captivity— 17 thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will send on them the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, and will make them like rotten figs that cannot be eaten, they are so bad. 18 And I will pursue them with the sword, with famine, and with pestilence; and I will deliver them to trouble among all the kingdoms of the earth—to be a curse, an astonishment, a hissing, and a reproach among all the nations where I have driven them, 19 because they have not heeded My words, says the Lord, which I sent to them by My servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them; neither would you heed, says the Lord. 20 Therefore hear the word of the Lord, all you of the captivity, whom I have sent from Jerusalem to Babylon...

A LOT of people quote the 11th verse out of context, and while it is true that God "has plans for you", few people want to admit that Jeremiah was telling the people to ALLOW themselves to be deported! The verse that really hit home to me was this:

." 7 And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace." This is similar to the philosophy of America's early (legal) immigrants. When they found out that the streets of New York City were NOT paved with gold, they gathered at "settlement houses", learned English, worked by day and studied by night, and became part of the rich cultural and economic fabric of America. To quote JFK: "A Rising Tide Lifts ALL the Boats."

3. Good Friday and Passover: On the first day of what we now call "Holy Week", Jesus prophesies the Destruction of the Second Temple that would be occurring in 70AD. However, on Good Friday afternoon, when Jesus gave up His Spirit and died on the Cross, there was an earthquake and darkness. At that moment, the heavy veil which separated the People from The Holy of Holies in the Temple was torn from the top down. Now, some may argue that a lot of weird things happen in an earthquakes, and the strange artifacts that occur are displayed in museums of geology. But the symbolism of the torn curtain is not easily dismissed.

Now, Good Friday and Passover do not always line up because of the difference in calendars, but this year they do. So to our beloved little "congregation" here on FR, I wish you all a Blessed Good Friday, a Happy Passover, and a Glorious Easter!

Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Thank You, ConorMacNessa, For Your Prayers and Illuminating Illustrations For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[etabeta]

My prayers. God bless and a very Happy Easter!

[etabeta]

My prayers. God bless and a very Happy Easter!

[etabeta]

Well, I guess it was worth saying it twice. Sorry.

[Hiskid]

Amen and Oh, My!

This scripture was recently “pointed out” to me as well. In my understanding, it is a command to pray for our Nation, State, County, City and to do all in our power to bless the place where we are planted. Shop at local stores, vote, go the extra mile for your neighbors, contribute to the needs of the poor, put your shopping cart where it belongs, wipe up the sink in the bathroom when you finish, tip heavily, etc. Show love and excellence to those around you.

[NEWwoman]

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Great connecting the dots with current events and the Old Testament and the Temple on Good Friday.

Joining in prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem

And on the topic of the Peace of Jerusalem and Passover, here is a favorite from Jews for Jesus, Passover Medley :

https://youtu.be/jSAypXH8cr4

[Maudeen]

Amen!

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Thank You, Etabeta, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Amen! That is a great interpretation of this important Passage.

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Thank You, Hiskid, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Thank You, NEWwoman, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Thank You, Maudeen, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[Hiskid]

Grrr. Hope you know I was referring to this portion today:

” 7 And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace.” This is similar to the philosophy of America’s early (legal) immigrants. When they found out that the streets of New York City were NOT paved with gold, they gathered at “settlement houses”, learned English, worked by day and studied by night, and became part of the rich cultural and economic fabric of America. To quote JFK: “A Rising Tide Lifts ALL the Boats.”

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No Problem. I knew that is what you meant! :-)

[Jeanbl]

AMEN...Happy Easter and God Bless <3

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Thank You, Jeanbl, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[Silentgypsy]

Amen and thank you.