Day 63 Hostages

 

 3/5/2025

As the days go on, my heart aches for resolution, all the while Hamas gloats over any opportunity to send messages to the families using the cell phones of those hostages still in captivity. On these phones and on the cams of the terrorists are signs of hideous torture and murder from October 7, 2023. They take great pride in being able to hurt the people of Israel, while people all over the world protest against Israel, fed hatred by those the enemy has strategically placed to do this harm. It is such a shame to see America react in such a dishonorable and disrespectful way, universities birthed in Christian beliefs, are leading the charge of antisemitism. It seems so reminiscent of the holocaust, the persecution extending from 1933 - 1945. Those who survived this time had been evacuated from Ukraine to Israel because of Ukraine's war, and now those dear ones, including the children, are once again enduring more trauma. Some holocaust survivors were part of the October massacre. Israel is criticized all over the world, when all this nation is trying to do is protect their families and homes. Who in American or any other nation would not do the same? O Lord, when will Your people find peace.

Those hostages who have already been released are bringing back news of those still in captivity and even news of those who have been murdered while in captivity. Hamas recently sent photos of those being released clinging to others being held with them, one a brother having to leave his younger brother behind, and another a man having to leave a young man he had taken under his wing to encourage. This young man has sustained injuries, left untreated. Further psychological trauma has been extended on the ones released feeling guilty for leaving the others behind. Yet, in a sick way of the enemy, they bring hope to the families that their loved ones are still alive.

I could go on and on with more names and stories, and I could post the names and faces of every hostage, presumed alive and known to be deceased, who remains in captivity. Each day since this disgusting war began I have tried to faithfully post names and photos in the hope that viewers will pray, in the hope that some will rise up and speak out. Honestly, I have seen little or no response. I don't know if anyone reads the articles, listens to Chaim Malespin's daily videos, or even reads these blogs. I wish I had obeyed God and started in October 2023, but I failed to understand, and the grief of it all has been so intolerable at times. But I'm an American, living in a semblance of freedom, so I can only understand how Israel must feel, only from the standpoint of one who cares deeply, and from being a mother who has seen her children endure the unspeakable, and who has endured some pretty hard realities herself. I love and care about Israel, because my God loves Israel, and because I love my God, I care. Even as a human being, I have great compassion for those who are hated and despised, persecuted and murdered. I could never turn a blind eye. So, I will write, I will sign petitions, and I will continue to speak out any way I can. I will support tangibly, and I will storm heaven for an end to this horror. I thank God for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who loves his country and cries out for justice and peace. I thank God for giving us in America a President, after His own heart, who is not afraid to speak out for truth, not just about Israel, but about everything an American citizen should be concerned about. But, the eyes of many, sadly including pastors, have been blinded by the enemy of our souls, and raise their protests under the guise of Christianity. But that's a story for another day. For now, I cry out as every Israeli and as every friend of Israel cries out - Bring them home!

Psalm 130

New King James Version

Waiting for the Redemption of the Lord

A Song of Ascents.

130 Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord;
² Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive
To the voice of my supplications.

³ If You, Lord, should mark iniquities,
O Lord, who could stand?
⁴ But there is forgiveness with You,
That You may be feared.

⁵ I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
And in His word I do hope.
⁶ My soul waits for the Lord
More than those who watch for the morning—
Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.

⁷ O Israel, hope in the Lord;
For with the Lord there is mercy,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
⁸ And He shall redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.