“Look, a people rises like a lioness,
And lifts itself up like a lion;
It shall not lie down until it devours the prey,
And drinks the blood of the slain.” ~ Numbers 23:24, NKJV
“Judah, you are the one whom your brothers shall praise;
Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies;
Your father’s sons shall bow down to you.
Judah, a lion’s cub;
With the prey, my son, you have gone high up [the mountain].
He stooped down, he crouched like a lion,
And like a lion—who dares rouse him?
The scepter [of royalty] shall not depart from Judah,
Nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,
Until Shiloh [the Messiah, the Peaceful One] comes,
And to Him shall be the obedience of the peoples.” ~ Genesis 49:8-10, NLT
“Some nations boast of their chariots and horses,
but we boast in the name of the Lord our God.
Those nations will fall down and collapse,
but we will rise up and stand firm.
Give victory to our king, O Lord!
Answer our cry for help.” ~ Psalm 20:7-8, NLT
“He said, ‘Attention everyone—all of you from out of town, all you from Jerusalem, and you King Jehoshaphat—God’s word: Don’t be afraid; don’t pay any mind to this vandal horde. This is God’s war, not yours. Tomorrow you’ll go after them; see, they’re already on their way up the slopes of Ziz; you’ll meet them at the end of the ravine near the wilderness of Jeruel. You won’t have to lift a hand in this battle; just stand firm, Judah and Jerusalem, and watch God’s saving work for you take shape. Don’t be afraid, don’t waver. March out boldly tomorrow—God is with you.’” ~ 2 Chronicles 20:15-16, MSG
You have called Your people as a rising lion
Father … Almighty God … I come before You on behalf of Your beloved Israel. You are the Lord of Hosts — the God of Angel Armies! Send Your legions of angels to assist Your people. You have called them to be as a rising Lion, alert and ready to attack the enemy. Strengthen these, Your people.
You are a very present help in trouble. Thank You. Thank You for Your presence in battle, in sorrow, in fear, and in overwhelm. Go with the Israeli army into battle and shield them from danger. Make them brave as they find their confidence in You, O Lord. Hold the civilians close, hide them beneath the shadow of Your wing, and protect them … comfort them.
Quiet them with Your love.
God, go with Your people
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will remember the Name of the Lord our God. The nations that come against Your people shall fall down and collapse, but Israel will rise up like a lion and stand firm.
Victory belongs to You, Lord! Strengthen the rising lion with Your might. Give them wisdom and discernment, as they seek You. Open their ears to hear Your instruction, and open their eyes to see You in their midst. Find pleasure in these valiant warriors.
Strengthen the Rising Lion, Lord
Thank You, Lord. I give You praise for You alone are worthy of all praise.
In the Name of Jesus, I pray,
Amen ~ Let it be so
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces. For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, “Peace be within you.” Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek your good. ~ Psalm 122:6-9
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