How is it that hundreds of Muslims are reported to turn to Christ after just one miracle or one exhortation from newly saved former Muslim clerics? We hear of a spontaneous sermon based on deep belief in the power of the Spirit. We hear of an outpouring of the Holy Spirit to all those who accept the message. We are […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….8/27/2025….”How Long O Lord?”
A few of the lyrics of one of my favorite worship songs read like this: Every valley will be lifted high and the weak will be the strong When You come like lightning in the sky. How long, O Lord, how long? Kings on earth will scatter when they hear thundering sounds of angel songs Hearts will tremble, filled with […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….8/18/2025….”Racing to the Finish Line”
Words written by the Apostle Paul have come to mind often lately, words found in Ephesians 5. This is how it reads in the Living Bible: 14 This is what God says in the Scriptures: “Awake O sleeper, and rise up from the dead; and Christ shall give you light. 15 16 So be careful how you act; these are […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….8/12/2025….”Holding Fast”
In the book of Titus we find this exhortation: 7 In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you. Titus 2:7-8 We know the Scriptures teach us to […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….7/30/2025….”God Takes The Long View”
In the many years that Jake has been writing these Mideast Updates, he has been consistent in beginning each update with a Scripture verse that points us to the One who leads our hearts and minds into all truth. But I have often been challenged, feeling that I do not have the strength or courage to walk the path of […]
URGENT CALL FOR PRAYER….7/26/2025
There will be a new Mideast Update coming out in a couple days. But, I received a special request for prayer Saturday evening (Pacific Time). Omar and some of the brothers were attacked and captured by Islamic Extremists in Iraq. Reports are that their eyes were bound shut, their hands and their hands and feet tied. They were then severely […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….Quick Note….7/18/2025
Greetings Everyone: Because I have been out of town a few days, I have not been able to keep you all informed with the latest concerning the House of Blessing and its work. Just in short, as has been reported in my previous update, there have been some vicious attacks several areas, particularly in the As-Suwayda region. There have been […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….7/7/2025….”Magicians vs. God’s Servants”
The one thing Jesus warned about, possibly more than anything else, was deception. The enemy of our souls is known as the master deceiver. With the discernment given to us through the Holy Spirit residing within us, not only can we avoid being deceived ourselves, but we can confront deception that is keeping the lost around us from seeing the […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….7/3/2025….”Being Faithful”
Many of the readers and supporters of the Mideast Updates are aware of the tremendous harvest of souls the Lord has brought into the Kingdom of God through the faithful ministry of the House of Blessing missionaries. The reports coming in from the varied locations around the mideast continue to amaze me. There is probably not one of us that […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….6/25/2025….”Jesus Is Coming Soon and VERY SOON!”
Throughout Church history, there have been seasons during which the Spirit of God moved in spectacular waves. During those times, there were great harvests of souls. The first one, of course, was at Pentecost. Although it is not seen as much in the West–at least not since the great Jesus Revolution in the late 70’s to late 80’s–there are great […]