1/19/2025
It's 8:30 am Israel time, 1:30 am my time. The cease fire is supposed to begin, but once again, Hamas has not complied with the agreement by not providing the names of the first hostages to be released. As everyone watches, we hold our breath and wait.
By 3:30 am the deal had not transpired, and it was uncertain as to whether the ceasefire and exchange of prisoners would take place. I decided to take a nap, and by the time I had awakened, the hostage release information required by Israel had been provided, and the ceasefire had taken effect. The three hostages arrived safely home, and although one young lady had lost two fingers, otherwise they were showing stable health. Hallelujah that perseverance had paid off. Now we wait for phase two of the agreement which includes the release of more Hamas prisoners. For each hostage returned, thirty prisoners will be released. If the hostage is an IDF soldier, I believe the rate of exchange of prisoners will be 50:1. This is a bittersweet deal, but the hostages must come home.
It's the eve of the inauguration, and all eyes are on America. The day is ripe with promise, as we trust God for the next phase in our history. We are grateful for God's hand of mercy and grace over our new President and his family and over JD Vance and his family. Continue to guide their way, Lord. We ask that You shield them from any assignments from the enemy, and we stand on Isaiah 54:17 that no weapon formed against him will prosper, and that every tongue that arises against him in judgment You, O Lord, will show to be in the wrong. May we keep our eyes trained on the Captain of the Armies of Heaven. Thank You, Lord, in Jesus' Name.
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