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United We Stand Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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WHEN TO SEE THE LUNAR ECLIPSE
The total lunar eclipse (the "Blood Moon") will be visible overhead this morning from 6:03 a.m. EST to 7:04 a.m. EST.
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Former Abortionist Now Prays in Front of Abortion Centers to Save Babies
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With Planned Parenthood’s flagship abortion facility in Manhattan closed, what does the 40 Days for Life team in New York City do now? Laurie and her team have moved their vigil to Manhattan’s ParkMed NYC abortion facility. Former abortion doctor and current 40 Days for Life director of medical affairs and education Dr. Haywood Robinson recently joined the Manhattan campaign in below-zero windchills and snow flurries for a prayer walk and rally.
Dozens of participants joined the vigil–including a large group that traveled from Philadelphia to pray. That’s the sort of fortitude that can close ANOTHER facility in America’s abortion capital. “This is an outdoor sport!” Dr. Haywood told the group of about 80 hardy pro-lifers. “No matter the temperature, we still have to show up!”
While the 40 Days for Life team showed how God can close abortion facilities, Dr. Haywood bore witness to how God can change hearts. “I spoke about my experience in the abortion cartel and testified to the goodness of God in my conversion story,” Dr. Haywood said. Dr. Haywood’s visit to NYC then took him to Brooklyn, where he helped lead a discussion on abortion at a local church. Abortion has devastated the black community, so Dr. Haywood was delighted that the vast majority of participants in the event represented the black community. (Life News) Read More Here
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Abba we REJOICE over the miraculous conversion of a former abortion doctor, who now serves as Director of Medical Affairs for "40 Days for Life" ministry and joins believers at prayer vigils outside abortion facilities! Only You, Lord, are worthy of praise for touching hearts and unveiling minds in such amazing ways! We ask You to continue directing Dr. Haywood according to Your plans and purposes, as he shares his testimony and prays powerfully alongside others at Planned Parenthood facilities. In Yeshua's mighty Name, we declare thousands of babies will be saved and staff working at abortion clinics will experience life-changing encounters with Jesus, causing each to desire a new way of life in Christ, and rescuing the unborn for the GLORY of God! Through the Blood of the Lamb, we lift our prayer - Amen.
"The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives my life." (Job 33:4)
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‘We Are Going After the Rest’: Trump Gives Big Update on Iran Strike by the Numbers
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By afternoon Sunday, the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran sunk nine Iranian ships and took out dozens of Iranian leaders, President Donald Trump announced.
“I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important,” Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday.
“We are going after the rest–They will soon be floating at the bottom of the sea, also!” Trump’s post continued. “In a different attack, we largely destroyed their Naval Headquarters. Other than that, their Navy is doing very well!”
Separately, Fox News reported that Trump said 48 Iranian leaders were wiped out in the strikes. Most notably, the air strikes killed the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and targeted Iranian military sites to stop the country’s ability to develop and deploy nuclear weapons.
U.S. Central Command reported Suday afternoon that B-2 stealth bombers, armed with 2,000 pound bombs hit Iran’s ballistic missile facilities. (Daily Signal) Read more here.
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Heavenly Father, we humbly seek Your guidance and strength for our leaders. Grant them wisdom to discern truth, courage to stand for righteousness, and hearts anchored in Your Word. Protect them from deception and empower them to lead with integrity and justice. May their actions bring glory to You and blessings to those they serve. Amen.
“From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” (Acts 17:26)
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Trump Agrees to Talk to New Iranian Leadership
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President Donald Trump has agreed to open discussions with Iran’s newly established leadership following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The move signals a potential shift in diplomatic dynamics between Washington and Tehran.
“They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them,” Trump told The Atlantic on March 1. “They should have done it sooner. They should have given what was very practical and easy to do sooner. They waited too long.”
Khamenei was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Saturday.
In accordance with constitutional procedures, Iran has established a temporary leadership council to assume the responsibilities previously held by Khamenei.
The formation of the council was announced by Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The interim body includes current Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehei, and cleric Ali Reza Arafi.
The council will “temporarily assume all the duties of leadership” until a successor is selected. Pezeshkian confirmed on state television that the new body “has begun its work.”
Under Iran’s constitution, the responsibility for appointing a new Supreme Leader falls to the 88-member Assembly of Experts, a clerical body elected by popular vote every eight years. However, all candidates for the Assembly must first be approved by the Guardian Council—half of whose members are appointed by the Supreme Leader—giving the ruling establishment significant influence over the selection process.
To appoint a new ayatollah, the Assembly must secure a two-thirds majority in a secret ballot. Among those considered for the position is Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Larijani stated that the interim council will retain authority until a successor is formally chosen. (The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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Lord God, we pray over these talks that a new leader would be chosen that is best for the country and its citizens. We come against all bribes, schemes and plans for the enemy to try to reestablish another dictatorship. We pray that the citizens of Iran would have a choice and a voice in this matter and be able to finally be free from government oppression. In Jesus' name amen.
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1)
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UK, France, Germany Ready to Assist US in Stopping Iran’s Missile Strikes
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The leaders of three Western European powers have united in expressing their intention to assist the United States and its allies in stopping Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel Macron issued a joint statement on March 1, saying that they were “appalled” by Iran’s “reckless” retaliatory strikes that have not only targeted U.S. and Israeli military sites but also their other allies in the region, threatening their citizens and servicemembers in the area.
“We will take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region, potentially through enabling necessary and proportionate defensive action to destroy Iran’s capability to fire missiles and drones at their source,” the statement reads. “We have agreed to work together with the US and allies in the region on this matter.”
British forces have already taken defensive actions against Iran’s strikes. The UK Ministry of Defense revealed that a Typhoon fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone with an air-to-air missile while conducting a defensive air patrol in Qatar.
Starmer addressed his nation on the matter later on March 1, revealing that he also granted a request from the United States to use UK bases in the region to attack Iranian missile sites. But he affirmed that this did not mean that he was tasking British armed forces to join the United States in offensive action.
“Iran has launched sustained attacks across the region, at countries who did not attack them,” Starmer said. ”They’ve hit airports and hotels where British citizens are staying. This is clearly a dangerous situation.”
The prime minister noted that at least 200,000 British citizens were in the Middle East, including residents, families on vacation, and others in transit.
He defended his government’s decision to allow the United States to use British bases to attack Iranian missile launchers and storage depots, calling it a “defensive” action and saying the only way the threat will be stopped is by destroying the missiles at their source.
“Iran is pursuing a scorched earth strategy, so we are supporting the collective self-defense of our allies and our people in the region, because that is our duty to the British people,” Starmer said.
Meanwhile, Merz announced on X that he would meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on March 3 to discuss the latest developments, noting that he remained in close contact with other European powers, Israel, and the affected region.
“Now is not the time for finger-pointing, but for unity and joint action,” he said.
(The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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We thank you Lord for this unity among the European nations to help take down these dangerous missiles that could cause further harm. We also pray over the European nations that we would continue to have unity with them, agree on causes that would benefit our citizens, and that they would turn to you Lord and restore their countries to greatness. Amen.
“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” (1 Corinthians 1:10)
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US, Iranian envoys spar at UN Security Council meeting
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The Iranian regime’s chief negotiating tactic was delay, but then time ran out, Israel’s envoy to the United Nations said on Saturday.
“We will not be played. They were building the means to corner us, to force an irreversible reality with our backs against the wall,” said Ambassador Danny Danon during a tense emergency session of the U.N. Security Council. “That is not a future Israel will accept. No responsible nation should.”
The meeting, called by France hours after Israeli and American strikes on Iran had begun, featured confrontations between diplomats and a denunciation of the strikes by U.N. Secretary General António Guterres.
“Since this morning, I have condemned the massive military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran,” he said, while also condemning Iran’s strikes across seven Arab countries.
Negotiations between Washington and Iran on a nuclear accord were ongoing, with the latest round coming on Thursday and more talks scheduled for this Monday. But multiple reports and U.S. President Donald Trump’s own comments indicated Iran simply wasn’t moving off its positions.
Still, Guterres said, “I deeply regret that this opportunity of diplomacy has been squandered.”
Mike Waltz, Washington’s U.N. ambassador, said U.S. action against Iran was within the bounds of international law.
“Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Waltz told the council. “That principle is not a matter of politics. It’s a matter of global security. And to that end, the United States is taking lawful actions.”
Danon seconded, telling the council, “We are stopping extremism before it becomes unstoppable,” and adding, “We will ensure that no radical regime armed with nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles can threaten our people or the entire world.” (JNS.org) Read more here
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Lord God we continue to pray for President Trump, the administration, and our politicians for an increase of wisdom and discernment throughout this situation. We come against greed, bribery and deceit, that would try to control the negotiations and that they will not stand in Jesus' name. We pray Lord that you would comfort all the Iranian people through this transition of power and touch them now Lord, in Jesus' name, Amen.
"Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked,
Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
For You are my hope, O Lord God;
You are my trust from my youth.
By You I have been upheld from birth;
You are He who took me out of my mother’s womb.
My praise shall be continually of You." (Psalm 71:4-6)
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FBI terror task force probing deadly Austin attack by gunman with ‘Allah’ shirt
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The FBI’s San Antonio FBI field office said on Sunday that the bureau’s terror task force is probing a mass shooting in downtown Austin that left two people dead and 14 hurt.
The suspect, Ndiaga Diagne, 53, a Senegal-born U.S. citizen who lived in Pflugerville, Texas, was photographed wearing a “property of Allah” shirt.
Alex Dorn, acting special agent in charge of the San Antonio FBI office, said that “it’s still way too early in the process to determine an exact motivation” but that “there were indicators, on the subject and in his vehicle that indicate potential nexus to terrorism.”
The Austin Police Department said that the shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. on Sunday morning. In a press conference, the department said that the gunman drove an SUV around the block several times before opening fire outside the bar Buford’s in Austin.
Officers responding to the scene shot and killed the gunman, according to the department. The city’s police chief said that the suspect fired from his vehicle window with a pistol and switched to a rifle after exiting the car.
Rep. Chip Roy (R- Texas) stated that the “Islamist murderer of Americans in my home of Austin” came on a tourist visa and overstayed “for years.” He added that the suspect applied for legal permanent residence status through his wife, a U.S. citizen, and that he “may have divorced her” and then “applied for citizenship for two more of his wives in succession.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, stated that “this act of violence will not define us nor will it shake the resolve of Texans.”
“To anyone who thinks about using the current conflict in the Middle East to threaten Texans or our critical infrastructure, understand this clearly: Texas will respond with decisive and overwhelming force to protect our state,” he said. (JNS.org) Read more here.
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Lord God, we ask that You lead and guide this investigation so that the truth would be revealed. We come against all propaganda, lies, and evil tactics to manipulate and control governments and people that they will not succeed, in Jesus' name. Amen.
“Do not take advantage of each other, but fear your God. I am the LORD your God.” (Leviticus 25:17)
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1. IDF assassinates Hezbollah intelligence chief in response to attack on Israel
- Jerusalem Post
The IDF on Monday afternoon confirmed the assassination of Hezbollah intelligence chief Hussein Maklad.
The IDF had announced that it precisely struck senior Hezbollah terrorists in Beirut and southern Lebanon in response to the terrorist organization launching projectiles towards Israel in the early morning hours on Monday.
According to IDF statements, Meklad was responsible for creating an intelligence picture using various intelligence collection tools to provide the Hezbollah terrorist organization with assessments about the IDF troops and the State of Israel. He also collaborated closely with senior Hezbollah commanders who were involved in planning and executing terror attacks against Israel and its citizens. (Read more)
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2. Israel weighs ground invasion as Hezbollah leaders put on notice
- World Israel News
Israel is considering a ground incursion into Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, and an Israeli source said that “no immunity [will be granted] for any politician or military figure in Hezbollah, and even for its supporters.”
The IDF said it will not evacuate the northern part of Israel, vowing to protect Israeli civilians from the front instead. However, the IDF issued evacuation notices to 53 Lebanese villages across the border.
“My message is clear; we will not evacuate you, we will continue to protect you from the front,” Northern Command Chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo stated Monday morning, explaining that Israel had prepared for an extensive ground operation in Lebanon. (Read more)
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3. Sirens sound across Israel as Iran fires new missile barrage - Jerusalem Post
Rocket sirens sounded across Israel after Iran fired a new barrage of missiles against the country late on Monday night.
Initial reports indicated Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel simultaneously with Iranian ballistic missile fire, but the reports were denied by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.
The IDF said in a statement that, even if the event had ended, people were asked to remain close to a safe space and continue following the instructions from the Home Front Command. (Read more)
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4. Strike in the heart of Tehran: IDF dismantles Iranian regime’s communications center - Israel National News
The Israeli Air Force, acting on precise intelligence from the Intelligence Directorate, on Monday evening initiated additional strikes toward targets belonging to the Iranian terrorist regime, said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.
Shortly before midnight on Monday evening, the Israeli Air Force struck and dismantled the Iranian terrorist regime's communications center.
The IDF statement said that the center was also recently used by the Iranian regime's forces to advance military activities under the guise of civilian activity and assets, in addition to the propaganda activities that emanate from the communications center. (Read more)
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5. 19 injured, one moderately, as Iranian missile hits Beersheba amid multiple barrages - Times of Israel
At least 19 people were injured Monday when an Iranian ballistic missile hit the southern city of Beersheba, amid several barrages fired throughout the day.
All 19 were taken to Soroka Medical Center after the missile slammed into a residential area, damaging surrounding apartment buildings, medics said.
The Magen David Adom emergency service said it treated a 35-year-old man in moderate condition. The other 18 were lightly injured. (Read more)
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1. Huckabee fires back at Tucker Carlson after interview descends into Israel-smearing - Jerusalem Post
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee responded to conservative commentator Tucker Carlson in a series of posts on X/Twitter, after an interview at Ben-Gurion airport on Wednesday resulted in several unverified claims and assertions made by Carlson to discredit Israel. (Read more)
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Lord, we pray peace over this interview. We pray those who hear the interview will discern the misinformation that was spoken regarding Israel.
"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world." (1 John 4:1)
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2. Witkoff: Trump deal will usher in ‘renaissance’ for Gaza - JNS.org
U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for the Gaza Strip will get the war-town coastal enclave “ready for a renaissance,” Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff told Fox News‘ “My View with Lara Trump” last week.
“Who would ever have thought that we’d get to this place a year ago,” Witkoff told the president’s daughter-in-law, in an interview on the sidelines of Thursday’s Board of Peace meeting that aired Saturday.
The $17 billion raised by Board of Peace members for the reconstruction of Gaza “is going to jumpstart us,” he told Trump, adding: “We are going to have housing, and mass transportation, and we’re going to be able to clear and demolish all the areas there and get it ready for a renaissance. (Read more)
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Lord, we pray for the success of the people of Gaza. We pray for a Renaissance to emerge, as predicted.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)
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3. Netanyahu: Visit by Indian PM part of vision to build alliances against Shi’ite, Sunni ‘radical axes’ - JNS.org
Netanyahu: Visit by Indian PM part of vision to build alliances against Shi’ite, Sunni ‘radical axes’ - JNS.org
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that a planned visit by his Indian counterpart this week was part of a broader vision to build alliances to counter both Shi’ite and Sunni Muslim radicalism.
Speaking at the start of the weekly Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, the premier said Israel would seek to deepen economic, diplomatic and security cooperation with New Delhi, while expanding partnerships with Mediterranean, African, Asian and moderate Arab countries.
Netanyahu hinted at new Asian partner nations “that I won’t detail at the moment,” saying he would present them “in an organized manner.”
According to the long-time Jewish leader, “The intention is to create an axis of nations that see eye-to-eye regarding the reality, challenges and goals against the radical axes—both the radical Shi’ite axis, which we have struck very hard, as well as the emerging radical Sunni axis.
“All of these nations share a different perception, and our cooperation can yield great results and, of course, ensure our resilience and our future,” the prime minister added. (Read more)
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Lord, we pray success for the alliances that Netanyahu is building with other nations.
"For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay." (Habbakuk 2:3)
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4. Israel will use 'unimaginable' force if Iran attacks, Netanyahu warns the Knesset - Jerusalem Post
Israel will reply with “unimaginable” force if Iran launches an attack on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday evening while speaking at a 40-signature debate at the Knesset.
The prime minister said Israel was facing “very complex and challenging days” amid ongoing tensions with Iran and was prepared to respond to any threat.
“We are vigilant and prepared for every scenario. I have made it clear to the ayatollahs’ regime that if they make perhaps the gravest mistake in their history and attack Israel, we will respond with a force they cannot imagine,” he said. (Read more)
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Lord, we pray that Iran will seek peace with Israel and the United States. We pray for a miracle!
"They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it." (1 Peter 3:11)
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5. Exclusive: Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China - Reuters
LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Iran is close to a deal with China to purchase anti‑ship cruise missiles, according to six people with knowledge of the negotiations, just as the United States deploys a vast naval force near the Iranian coast ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic Republic.
The deal for the Chinese‑made CM‑302 missiles is near completion, though no delivery date has been agreed, the people said. The supersonic missiles have a range of about 290 kilometres and are designed to evade shipborne defences by flying low and fast. Their deployment would significantly enhance Iran’s strike capabilities and pose a threat to U.S. naval forces in the region, two weapons experts said.
Negotiations with China to buy the missile weapons systems, which began at least two years ago, accelerated sharply after the 12‑day war between Israel and Iran in June, according to the six people with knowledge of the talks, including three officials who were briefed by the Iranian government as well as three security officials. As talks entered their final stages last summer, senior Iranian military and government officials travelled to China, including Massoud Oraei, Iran’s deputy defence minister, according to two of the security officials. Oraei’s visit has not been previously reported. (Read more)
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Lord, we pray this purchase of these missiles from China will be delayed indefinitely, in Jesus name.
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." (Proverbs 16:18)
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6. Putin: Killing of Khamenei a 'cynical violation' of morality - Fox News
Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday, calling the death, which came amid strikes from Israel and the U.S., a "cynical violation" of norms.
Putin made the statement in a letter to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that the Kremlin released to the public in the wake of Khamenei's death. Saturday's bold daytime strikes eliminated Khamenei along with several other top Iranian leaders, including the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
"Please accept my deep condolences in connection with the murder of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Ali Khamenei, and members of his family, committed in cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law," Putin wrote. (Read more)
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Lord, we pray You restrain Putin in his words and actions. Foil all of his plans, in Jesus' name!
"The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples." (Psalm 33:10)
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The Inner Sanctuary and the Continual Flame
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, March 2, 2026
Exodus 27:20–30:10, “Tetzaveh,” (You Shall Command), moves from blueprints to burning lamps. Pure olive oil is brought for the Menorah so its light never goes out. Aaron and his sons are appointed as priests, clothed in garments crafted for glory and beauty, the ephod, breastplate, robe, turban, and sash. These garments reflect a calling to stand between heaven and earth as mediators for Israel. The Lord God (ADONAI) then outlines a seven-day ordination with offerings, anointing, and consecration, followed by instructions for sacrificing two daily lambs and the altar of incense. Structure matters, but Tetzaveh turns our attention to the life within the structure, the steady flame that gives meaning to the sacred space.
The name Tetzaveh means “You Shall Command,” and it continues the instructions that began in Terumah, which focused on the Tabernacle’s framework. Now we see its living content, service, light, fragrance, and blood. Faith has an outer frame and an inner flame. We can build church buildings, but sacred space is revealed when we serve the Holy One who is within us. In Exodus 25:8 the LORD declares, “And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.” His Presence is not manifest in wood, gold, or fabric. He dwells among, and within, a people who obey. When hearts align with His commands, they become the sanctuary standing upright even before the final peg is set in place.
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Congress set to debate an Iran conflict that is well underway
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The U.S. Congress is about to launch a war powers debate over President Donald Trump's authority to bomb Iran under largely unusual circumstances — he has already done it, and the country is essentially already at war.Bombs are falling, people are dying and vows of revenge and retribution are being lobbed in escalating threats, all while untold taxpayer dollars are being spent on a military strategy that's expected to continue for weeks with an undefined goal and conclusion.
Unlike the run-up to the Iraq War in 2003, which included long debates in Congress in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, or the more recent U.S. military strikes on Venezuela that proved to be limited, the joint U.S.-Israel military attack on Iran, called Operation Epic Fury, is well underway, with no foreseeable end in sight. At least three U.S. military personnel have been killed, and Trump warned on Sunday “there will likely be more.”
The moment is a defining one for Congress, which alone has the authority under the U.S. Constitution to declare war, and for the president, who has consistently seized power during his second term with an apparent limitless view of his own executive reach.“The Constitution is intended to prevent the accumulation of power in any one branch of government — and in any one person in government,” said David Janovsky, acting director of The Constitution Project at the Project on Government Oversight, a watchdog organization.“Congress is the people’s representatives in a way that the president isn’t, even though we tend to focus on the president,” he said. "We need the people's representatives to weigh in on whether we, the people, are going to war right now.In the U.S., the Congress would need to affirmatively approve wartime operations, with a declaration of war, or with an authorization for the use of military force, to essentially approve of the actions." (WTAE.com) Read more here.
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Father God, we bring this critical matter before Your Throne of Grace. We ask that Your wisdom would guide our members of Congress when making this decision. President Trump has clearly taken immediate action to protect our people from an imminent threat from Iran; and he has been successful in stopping that threat. We ask that this Congress would also take the necessary action to support President Trump's decision, and that their own vote will help all to come into correct alignment now, according to the Constitution of the United States of America. In Your Name, Holy One, we offer this prayer, amen and amen.
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."
(James 1:5)
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Three U.S. Air Force Fighter Jets Shot Down Over Kuwait In ‘Friendly Fire’ Incident
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The U.S. military confirmed Monday morning that three F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait in what officials described as an “apparent friendly fire incident.”
U.S. Central Command said that the fighter jets, which were flying support roles, were mistakenly shot down at approximately 11:03 p.m. local time on Sunday. No American service members were killed in the incident.
“During active combat – that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones — the U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses,” Central Command said Monday. “All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation.”
Central Command added that the incident is still under investigation and more information would be released. (Air Force Times/MSN) Read more here.
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Father God, we are grateful that this incident of "friendly fire" did not result in any loss of life. We are thankful, too, that the government of the nation of Kuwait stands alongside our own nation in this battle to see a new government established in Iran. We ask that the military authorities in the nation of Kuwait would gain any information needed so that this type of incident will not be repeated in the future. Thank You, O Lord, for guiding all of us as we wage war against the evils of Iran. In Your Name, we offer this prayer, amen and amen.
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)
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Pentagon Says Iran Will Not Be 'Endless War'
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WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that military operations against Iran would not lead to an "endless war" and that the aim was to destroy Tehran's missiles, Navy and other security infrastructure.
"We're hitting them surgically, overwhelmingly and unapologetically," Hegseth said during a press conference at the Pentagon. (Read more)
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Thank You, O Lord, that unlike other wars we have been engaged with in the past
(Iraq; Afghanistan), this war will NOT go on forever, but will come to a quick and definite conclusion, in Your Name, amen,
"To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven:"
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)
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National security expert urges DHS to raise terror threat level, warns of sleeper cell risks in US
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Former DHS advisor cites sleeper cell risk tied to Iran conflict, FBI probe into deadly Texas shooting
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A national security expert is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to raise the national terror threat level following a shooting that investigators say may be linked to terrorism, warning that sleeper cell activity within the United States poses an escalating danger.
"We are facing a wide variety of threats here, and the problem is, they’re all located within our own borders right now," former DHS advisor Charles Marino said Monday.
Marino, a former Secret Service supervisory agent, joined "Fox & Friends First" following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed several Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The unrest prompted retaliation threats along with warnings from security officials who say sleeper cells that have infiltrated the U.S. may be preparing to strike.
"There's no doubt that law enforcement and intelligence agencies are operating at an elevated threat level here in the United States," Marino said.
"That's based on the correct operating assumption that the United States has been allowed to be infiltrated with a myriad of threats from around the globe, thanks in large part to the policies of the Biden administration, which turned our borders into a sieve."
Marino blamed several border policies for what he described as an increasingly vulnerable domestic threat environment, including "the undercutting and exploitation" of asylum and temporary protective status programs and weakness in the legal immigration process.
"What you have is you now have communities comprised of immigrants in the United States that have been allowed to segregate themselves based on culture and ideologies, and what this leads to is an ability to become radicalized," he continued.
"And as reported, sometimes this radicalization is focused on those with mental health issues, those going through a tough time in their lives… this also impacts American citizens as well, who are open to becoming radicalized."
Marino said he remains confident in federal law enforcement’s ability to respond but warned that potential adversaries could target critical infrastructure and cybersecurity systems.
He reiterated his call for DHS to formally elevate the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) level and urged Americans to stay vigilant and cooperate with authorities. (Fox News) Read more here.
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Lord God, we do thank You that the DHS has now sounded an alert for our American citizens to be watchful for any unusual activity on our streets, in our malls, in our schools and our neighborhoods designed to threaten our people. We also include asking for the Blood of Jesus to cover ALL of our internet systems so that hackers cannot disrupt our communication systems, in Your Mighty Name.
Father, let each us now be watchful for that actions of sleeper cells, both foreign and domestic. Let us not walk in fear but in faith and alertness, knowing the hour we are now in. Thank You, Father God, for hearing our prayer, in Jesus' name, amen and amen.
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)
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And Now . . . Lion of Judah: ROAR!!!!
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"The Lord shall go forth like a mighty man;
He shall stir up His zeal like a man of war.
He shall cry out, yes, shout aloud;
He shall prevail against His enemies."
(Isaiah 42:13)
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Police stumble upon ancient shipwreck amid routine patrol, keep location secret to deter looters
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A routine patrol in the Ionian Sea led Italian authorities to a remarkable discovery: a late Roman merchant shipwreck still carrying its cargo of amphorae.
In a translated statement provided to Fox News Digital, the Guardia di Finanza said the ship was found off the coast of Apulia, the "heel" of Italy.
The Guardia di Finanza, Italy's financial police force, said the ship was discovered in June 2025, though officials kept the find confidential until now.
"The unexpected discovery occurred during routine maritime patrol operations conducted by the Guardia di Finanza using the most advanced onboard equipment, which detected an anomaly on the seabed," the February statement read.
The merchant vessel dates to the late Imperial era, roughly 284 A.D. through 641 A.D., a period that includes the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 A.D.
The ship's amphorae were designed to transport garum, a fermented fish sauce widely used as a condiment in ancient Rome, according to local outlet Giornale d'Italia.
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"Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14)
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"Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. In Your Name."
- Provided By: Billy Graham
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