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JULY 22 JERUSALEM TURNAROUND—Watch video replay CLICK HERE! 

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DEAR WATCHMEN ON THE WALL,
AS TISHA B’AV 2023 BEGINS TONIGHT, from both Jerusalem and Washington DC there’s an ominous sense that something major is about to occur. Perhaps globally. Israel and America are both in an extremely vulnerable place amidst an extremely volatile environment. The good news is that God’s turnaround has been secured for this season. And no matter the circumstance, the turnaround prevails.

AT FIRST I DISMISSED IT. Just a flash vision on the way back to our hotel room this morning, while carrying a wooden tray with two cappuccinos and a fresh croissant. My best attempt at a romantic breakfast! 

If you’ve followed news in Israel, you know that the covenant nation is in historic upheaval. Which is saying something, given the high level of upheaval that has become the norm over the years. 

But on 7-22, a massive, days-long protest march with crowds estimated at 200,000 moved along Route 1 from Tel Aviv into Jerusalem, and finally to the Knesset. The massive protest march sought to stop the judicial overhaul bill that was scheduled to be voted over the ensuing days. This crescendo moment was occurring in real-time just as our 7-22 gathering started. In fact, many came late to the service because they had to navigate blocked roads due to protests.

You might recall when Holy Spirit compelled us to change our plans abruptly and journey to Jerusalem for 7-22 instead of remaining in Washington DC. Jerusalem, the only city claimed by the Lord as a seat for His throne, was the place where the turnaround verdict must be decreed. From Daniel 7:22, judgment in favor of the saints, restraining the beast, releasing the saints to possess the Kingdom. 

At the time, nobody except the Lord knew that 7-22 would literally become the pivot point for all that was transpiring governmentally in Israel. 

As most of you know, despite unprecedented protests the judicial overhaul was forced through. I totally realize that both Israel and America need a recalibration of our respective judicial systems. But the divisiveness before, during and after the vote should be taken as a “shofar in Zion” alert. The arrogance unfortunately demonstrated by the victors, combined with the pain of forced compliance, could push Israel towards civil war. Israeli vs Israeli, Jew vs Jew. In 70 CE, a similar situation opened the door to the Tisha B’Av destruction of the Second Temple. Jews were killing Jews while Romans were killing Jews. 

Needless to say I was not the happiest companion for the few days following. Did we accomplish what the Lord desired? Is the turnaround truly secured?

Fast forward to today. Again while carrying breakfast back to our room, a vision flashed before me. I saw the final seconds of a football game, culminating in a giant goal-line pileup. I watched from above as players were peeling off the pile to see if the player at the bottom had crossed the goal-line. 

It was hard to tell who was on what team. There were no football helmets. Instead some players wore big black furry hats, some wore baseball hats, some wore kippahs and some wore no hat at all.

When all was said and done, the football had crossed the goal line by only about two inches. I recognized the player immediately. And I’ll just say that the player represented everyone who has engaged in the pursuit of God’s Daniel 7:22 turnaround His way. Despite the odds and opposition, the turnaround movement has crossed Heaven’s goal line!

In other words, we crossed the threshold of God’s covenantal turnaround. There’s no way it can be stolen or sabotaged beyond repair. This brought great comfort to my troubled spirit. I hope does yours as well. Democratic governance will prevail in Israel and America. The baby the Lord spoke about will not be aborted or torn asunder. By verdict from Heaven’s Court, THE CHILD SHALL LIVE. 

And with that, covenant blessings from Israel

Jon & Jolene