Israeli forces found the body of hostage Elad Katzir, 47, in Gaza on Saturday. Elad was taken from his home in Nir Oz by Hamas terrorists on October 7, along with his mother, Hana, who was released alive on November 24 as part of a temporary cease-fire deal. Her husband, Elad’s father, was killed in the October 7 attack.
To pray by name for the hostages still held by Hamas, and for more updates on the Israel-Gaza war and the Christians harboring in Gaza City, visit our Israel-Gaza page.
Let’s also pray for the families mourning those who died in the Israeli air strike on the World Central Kitchen convoy April 1, delivering food to the hungry in Gaza: Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha (m, 25, Palestinian), Laizawmi “Zomi” Frankcom (f, Australia), Damian Soból (m, Poland), Jacob Flinkinger (m, 33, US/Canada), John Chapman (m, 57, UK), James “Jim” Henderson (m, 33, UK) and James Kirby (m, 47, UK).
Hamas-controlled Gaza is 99% Muslim. Already in this war, an estimated more than 33,000 Palestinians have died without ever hearing the good news about Christ, and thousands more are believed still buried beneath the rubble. Close to 76,000 Palestinians have been injured, and about 1.9 million Gazans are internally displaced. All are facing food shortages.
But God has been moving in the midst of tragedy. One report said 200 displaced Palestinians met Jesus in their dreams on the same night. Let’s continue to pray for thousands more to come to Christ before it’s too late.
Lord, please be a Shield of protection around the hostages still held by Hamas. Open the way immediately for their safe release, escape or rescue. As they remain in captivity, please soften the hearts of the Hamas guards to recognize their sin, repent and be saved. Meet them in their dreams and point them to Christ as their way of salvation. You’ve done it before, Lord. Please do it again. Our hearts are saddened by the devastating numbers of those who have died, those who are in need of healing, those who hunger and those undergoing extreme hardship and stress. But most of all, we long to see the lost saved and the spiritual captives set free. Comfort those who have lost so much, and heal their minds and bodies. Cast out fear with Your perfect love and bring Christians to them to bring forth Your healing in the midst of so much suffering. Get Bibles into the hands of those who hunger for hope. From out of so much death, bring forth LIFE, Lord. Spark a church-planting movement in Gaza that spreads all throughout the Middle East. Draw every Muslim heart to Yourself, and then place Christians there in their midst to clearly share Your good news that brings freedom. Replace hatred with LOVE, war with PEACE, and death with new LIFE. Make the horrific acts of these terrorists who claim to serve “God” so repulsive, millions of Muslims will balk at such religion gone wrong and hunger for what is right. May they seek You with all their hearts and find You. Please also shine Your light and truth to every Israeli heart. Their Messiah has come, but they do not yet acknowledge Him. Please, Lord, show them the Truth. John 8:31-32. Lift the veil from their eyes so they will see You as You truly are.
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