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God Confuses the Confused
(The Forge Prayer Alert_November_2012)


“Cush was the father of Nimrod(נִמְרוֹד = Ni+Mrod =The Rebel); he began to be a tyrant in the earth. He was a tyrannical hunter in opposition to the Lord. Thus it is said, 'Nimrod the tyrannical opponent of YHWH.' And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel(בבל =confusion), Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.” (Genesis 10:8-10)


babel1. Nimrod built His Kingdom on the Foundation of Confusion
There was one language and one speech, when Nimrod was reigning before the Tower of Babel was built. So there was no confusion in their communication as far as language was concerned.(Genesis 11:1,6) But when Nimrod built his first kingdom: Babel, the foundation of his kingdom was confusion. Possibly he confused people with lies about God spiritually, as the serpent confused Eve in the garden, adding his own words to what God had said.(Genesis 3:1) (Babel;בבל =confusion ← בלל = to overflow, to mix, to feed). *He probably told them that God destroyed their ancestors in the flood and he stirred people up to rebel against God. So we can see he wasn't just a mighty hunter to catch animals but he was a mighty man to fight against God, and he built his own kingdom with confusion.

* What Josephus says here is precisely what is found in the Gilgamesh Epics. Gilgamesh (= Nimrod?) set up tyranny, he opposed YHWH and did his utmost to get people to forsake Him. (source from http://christiananswers.net/dictionary/nimrod.html)


2. God Confuses the Confused

Interestingly, God said, “Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other."(Genesis 11:7) At that time people were not confused with their physical speech but spiritually they were. Therefore God confused their language and they were scattered. Thousands of years later, Jews came to Jerusalem from the nations for the Feast. They were confused because everyone heard about the work of God in his own language. God confuses people and evil spirits in order to fulfil his eternal purposes, but the spirit of darkness confuses people in order to destroy God's eternal purposes.

“And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language.”(Acts 2:6)

“Now as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the LORD thundered with a loud thunder upon the Philistines that day, and so confused them that they were overcome before Israel.” (1Samuel 7:10)


3. This world has been Confused
The Puritans laid the foundation of America on the faith of God. But it has been defiled and the recent government has laid on a lot of confusion through lies. God has shown me that there was a lot of confusion in the USA over the American presidential election. Even now it is getting worse. I have been praying for the USA and that God would send his confusion to the enemy. I can sense that the spirit of Nimrod is working powerfully with lies and a rebellious spirit. From the head of the nation, abortion and same-sex-marriage, etc., have been agreed and accepted. People are really confused in the USA, the UK, Europe, also in the Arab world. They just believe the lies and oppose the truth of God.


4. Arab World Speaking One Language
Arab countries are speaking one language, “DESTROY ISRAEL!” They are different, but they are speaking one common language like the people who built the Tower of Babel. They have been building the Tower of Babel not only to destroy Israel but also to eliminate the God of Israel.


5. The Word of God Separates and Reveals the Lies of the Enemy
I am praying that God's confusion would be released into this confused people's mind, body, soul, spirit and relationships, etc., so that the lies might be separated from them. Also I pray that the spirit of Elijah or John the Baptist would rise again to fight against this spirit of Nimrod and Jezebel in order to prepare our Lord's return. So we need the alive and active double-edged sword, the word of God, the truth of God, and the Spirit of God.

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. (Hebrews 4:12-13)

Hasten, O God, to save me; come quickly,
Lord, to help me.
Let them be ashamed and confounded who seek my life;
Let them be turned back and confused who desire my hurt.” (Psalm 70:1-2)

 


 

The Second Gaza War
(written by Colin and Helen Mitchell from Mount Carmel, Israel)


17th November 2012

As you know, Israel has now entered into Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza, on Israel’s south-west border. After months of continuous rocket fire from within Gaza by Hamas, with a particular escalation in the last week, Israel had no choice but to take action.

In a targeted air offensive, Israel removed the chief military commander of Hamas, Ahmed Jabari, on Wednesday. Jabari had masterminded all Hamas terrorist activity in the Gaza Strip over the last ten years, and was also directly involved in the 2006 abduction of Gilad Shalit. Israel is also targeting key military sites in Gaza.

Hamas has responded to these Israeli airstrikes by launching hundreds more rockets into the south of Israel, including some long-range missiles aimed at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. On Thursday, three Israelis were killed in the southern town of Kiryat Malachi.
Hamas is a Sunni Islamic terrorist group, funded and armed by Iran. Their founding charter rejects Israel’s right to exist, and pledges to destroy the Jewish state through military means.

The last war in Gaza, Operation Cast Lead in January 2009, caused damage to the military infrastructure of Hamas, but the terrorist group continued to fire rockets into Israel. Since the beginning of 2012 approximately 800 rockets or mortar shells have been launched from Gaza.

Normal life is simply impossible for those living in Israel’s southern towns near the Gaza border, with just 15 seconds to get to a bomb shelter when the sirens go off. As schools and city centers have had to close for days on end, Israel reluctantly decided to take action to put an end to this untenable situation.


As the battle rages, please join us in praying:
That Operation Pillar of Defense would end quickly and with minimal loss of life on both sides. 
That the terrorist infrastructure of Hamas, and its military capabilities would be effectively removed.
That people would search for God and find Him during these troubled times. Please pray especially that the Lord would transform our enemies into our friends, by pouring out His salvation on radical Muslims and the Islamic world.
That this second Gaza war would not escalate, and that no other nation would get involved.
That the nations of the world would respond in just and truthful ways, as most have been doing, accepting Israel’s right to defend itself.
That the Body of Messiah in Israel, both Jews and Arabs, will continue to be a source of light and hope to all who fear. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6).


“The Lord also will roar from Zion. And utter His voice from Jerusalem; the heavens and earth will shake; but the Lord will be a shelter for His people, and the strength of the children of Israel.” (Joel 3:16).



[ Update & Meetings ]

blacksmith okThe Forge School of Faith

God has called a number of us to redeem the inheritance of Rees Howells the intercessor. We started this journey nearly four years ago by faith in obedience. Although the properties of the former Bible College of Wales are not purchased yet, we are running our first a school from 1st to 15th December: 2 weeks of community life, prayer and learning in Wales. So far 15 people have applied although I have prayed for 12 people and the Forge team. http://www.theforgewales.org.uk/cms/index.php/en/79-latest-news/124-the-forge-school-of-faith

* Although we are not receiving applicants any more because it is full, please pray for the running of this school and follow-up.

 

blacksmith okSamuel Howells' Books has been published
“Samuel Rees Howells, A Life of Intercession:
The Legacy of Prayer and Spiritual Warfare of an Intercessor”
by Richard Maton
http://www.byfaith.co.uk/paulbyfaithtvstorebooks11.htm

"Samuel, Son and Sucessor of Rees Howells" by Richard Maton
http://www.byfaith.co.uk/paulbyfaithtvstorebooks12.htm

 

blacksmith okThe Forge monthly Gathering
Date:
Saturday, 24th November 2012, 12pm - 4pm (with packed lunch)
Venue:
Parklands Church
, Maes Y Gollen, Sketty, Swansea, U.K., SA2

 

blacksmith okThree Days Fasting for Israel
Date:
26th - 28th November 2012
Venue: Kings Park Centre, Kings Park Road, Northampton, NN3 6LL, U.K.
Contacts: Brenda Taylor, Dovetail Ministries (01773 872323 or 01283 517733)



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