Pastor Greg Locke at the Knesset — Prayer in the Heart of Israel’s Government

Praying For The Peace of Jerusalem

On November 26th in Jerusalem, when Pastor Greg Locke stepped into the Knesset—Israel’s national parliament and one of the most strategically influential legislative bodies in the world—he wasn’t walking into a routine diplomatic visit. He joined a rare moment where prayer took the floor inside the chamber where Israel debates war, peace, and national survival.

As reported by the Middle East news outlet  The Media Line, Locke stood alongside Ambassador Mike Huckabee and a select group of lawmakers, scholars, and counter-terrorism experts, and Judeo-Christian faith leaders who were invited into the Knesset for a time of prayer and reflection — an invitation that speaks volumes about the weight of the moment and the calling on of the varied voices in the room.

Pastor Locke did not shy away from addressing the backlash he faces for defending Israel and speaking out against the evils of anti-Semitism. 

Explaining what makes Israel special, Pastor Locke said, “It’s the only geographic spot on the planet that God says to specifically pray for.” He continued, “Although we faced a lot of hate for various political and religious stands, the slander for the Jewish people has been the most vitriolic we’ve ever experienced.”

According to The Media Line, Pastor Locke attributes the vitriol to ignorance and to the tendency of social media channels, such as TikTok, to encourage users to rush to judgment and to falsely conclude that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. “It’s changed the way people get information,” Locke said.

The Media Line called the gathering “a stronger statement than a political speech,” and anyone watching the global climate understands why. Prayer hit the floor of Israel’s parliament, and Pastor Locke was right in the thick of it.

For full context, quotes, video and on-the-ground reporting, read the original piece:

The Media Line — “The Power of Prayer in Parliament”

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