Isaiah 62 Prayer Campaign

Prayer Letter for November 2025

Dear Prayer Partners,

Shalom and greetings from Jerusalem, the city of our Great King.  We have so much to be thankful for at this time, with the Feast of Tabernacles and the release of the last living hostages on the final day of Sukkot.

For those who were physically in the Land and those who watched online during our Feast of Tabernacles celebrations, I truly believe you had a wonderful experience. Many said it was “very impactful!” … from our Remembrance Ceremony at Sapir College, the opening night at Kfar HaNokdim, the Israeli Guest Night/Roll Call of the Nations in Jerusalem, and our finale Healing Service. I’ve heard many were healed, Praise God!

The Feast was a blessing not only to the delegates, but also to the local Israelis who were able to see prophecy fulfilled (Zechariah 14:16) with over 70 nations coming to celebrate the Feast of Booths. This was especially evident at our Jerusalem March in Sacher Park, where more than two thousand delegates marched in solidarity with Israel, proudly displaying their national flags and showering their love on the locals who were enjoying their holidays. I witnessed local Jews crying for joy, or perhaps relief, knowing they are NOT alone in these days of persecution and hostility against Israel and the Jewish people.

The icing on the cake was the immense joy that our 20 living hostages were released after 738 days of captivity. This happened right before Simchat Torah, which also was the horrific day that they were taken two years ago. For these former captives, the road of recovery has just started. 

Psalm 126:1-3 comes to mind: “When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’ The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad.”

The streets and cities of Israel celebrated their return, and the world looked on and marveled at how Israel got back all 20 living hostages in one day. We thank the Lord for this miracle.

While the Middle East is changing, and being politically and militarily reshuffled these last two years, I encourage you to remain prayerful and vigilant as watchman on the walls (Isaiah 62:6-7). While the leaders of this world come and go between Jerusalem and their nations, praising each other with their “peace efforts”, we need to acknowledge that the Lord sits on His throne and has the final decision.

Psalm 47:8 “God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne.”

Be encouraged that we serve an awesome God!

Shalom from Jerusalem!

Richard van der Beek
Vice President for Operations
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem

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PS: Our next day of prayer and fasting for the Isaiah 62 Prayer Campaign will be on Wednesday, 5 November 2025. Also, please join our daily Global Prayer Gathering at 4:30 PM (Israel time) to pray for the nation of Israel. So, please join us there at on.icej.org/ICEJGlobalPrayer

And let us hear from you about your needs and how God has answered your prayers! Send a short email to prayer@icej.org to let us know you are praying and fasting with us.