As I was gathering my thoughts in preparation for writing today’s Mideast Update, I received some devotional thoughts on my phone from a grandniece (thank you, AK!). The devotion is based on Daniel 12:3 and seemed appropriate, given the world we are living in today. Those who are wise will shine bright as the sky, and those who lead many […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….9/20/2025….”Out of the Blue”
There are many passages of Scripture that would apply to the stories shared with you in today’s Mideast Update. One of them is found in John 21. 4 But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5 Then Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any […]
What If?? 9/15/2025
God’s blueprint for mankind foretells seasons and times that we are meant to pay attention to. God never intended for us to be ignorant of the times, including the timing of the end of the Age of Grace. Hence the title: “WHAT IF?” What if we are being given a warning shout right now that the Harpazo / Catching Up […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….9/13/2025….”GOD Did It”
In the previous Mideast Update I commented on, and included a quote from an A.W. Tozer devotional. As I read today’s devotion I found that it also adds something to this update. He says, “I will do it for you. Why do you worry? I will do it for you. I am God. I am Jehovah. I am your righteousness. […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….9/12/2025….”Nothing Can Hinder God!”
In a devotional that I read this morning, I found these words by A.W. Tozer: “The essence of spiritual worship is to love supremely, to trust confidently, to pray without ceasing and to seek to be Christ-like and holy and to do all the good we can for Christ’s sake. How impossible for anyone to hinder that kind of ‘practice.’ […]
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….8/12/2025….”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….8/4/2025….”The Unfathomable Love of God”
Most of us have read the Old Testament story of how God provided manna from heaven for the Israelites as they traveled through the desert wilderness on their way from Egypt to Canaan. We have read how God provided food for Elijah in the desert by way of the ravens. We are familiar with the New Testament accounts of Jesus […]
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 […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….7/21/2025….”Who Shall Separate Us From The Love Of Christ?”
The true scope of the terrible events of the last few days in Syria is hard to put into words. The mainstream news sources only tell part of the story. Before I share details from reports I have received from the House of Blessing leadership, I would like to share a passage from Romans for us to keep in mind. […]