December 18, 2024 – CEASEFIRE HOSTAGE RELEASE COMING.. So Is Jesus!

Scriptures about patience. Psalm 27: 14. “Wait on the Lord and be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart, wait I say on the Lord.” 

2 Peter 3:9..He is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

Looking at 2 things. A normalization agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel. And a ceasefire hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel. Talks are ongoing.

News sources: Times of Israel, beginning of Sorrows, Reuters, Insider Paper.

Bubba read an article that said Israel and Saudi Arabia will reach a normalization breakthrough clearing the path for a hostage deal.

Discussing a 7 year peace plan with Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Proposed ceasefire and hostage release. Original plans were 2 stages of 6 weeks each. The first phase, a 7 week ceasefire and release of female captives. The 2nd phase, Israel free a large number of terrorists in exchange for all make hostages and soldiers. 

Yesterday Egypt summoned Abbas for emergency visit.

John Kirby says there is progress but we have been in this state before and not able to reach the finish line. Says the envoy is still in the Middle East and Hamas should negotiate, says he is always the obstacle. 

IDF ordered another evacuation in Central Gaza ahead of offensive in the area even if Israel and Hamas inch closer to a hostage deal in the 14 month war.

Amir said yesterday it was unsure where Netanyahu went. The report is he went to Syria with Israel’s defense minister. They went to the top of Mt Hermon to identity threats. From that point to the right is Lebanon and the left is Damascus. The IDF is there to protect the communities of the Golan Heights and citizens of Israel from threats. Netanyahu said IDF will remain in this important place until another arrangement is found. Says they will ensure Israel’s security. Told the IDF commanders that Israel’s forces will remain inside Syrian territory until at least the end of 2025. 

It is said that Netanyahu is heading to Cairo for the talks in a ceasefire hostage deal in Gaza Strip. A source says the deal is expected to be signed in the next coming days.

Amir said the UN has passed more than 400 resolutions against Israel since 2003. Says that is more than all the resolutions combined with countries like Syria, Iran and N. Korea.

Former US ambassador said a mass grave of 100,000 has been discovered in Syria. Said the world just watched as Assad was committing its crimes against humanity with the help of Iran and Russia. Said it’s remarkable those who want to accuse Israel of being so silent against and about Assad. 

Reports Syrian civilians are handing over chemical grenades to Israeli soldiers. Many are cheap grenades filled with chemical weapons. Found many boxes.

US envoy to Syria warns the conflict in Syria is not over after departure of Assad. Right now there is Turkish backed and Kurds clashes. 

FBI office in NJ told residents not to shoot down drones or point lasers at manned aircraft. With fear and anxiety they are taking things in their own hands. Said it could be dangerous or deadly.

The government agencies continue to say the mysterious drones are not a threat. Biden says nothing nefarious. Some worry of possible foreign involvement and some accuse the US government of coverup. 

In a joint statement FBI, federal aviation administration, department of Homeland security, department of Defense said they do not see at this time a national security threat or public safety risk. 

Tom says we are not to fear these things. Jesus is taking care of us and all of it.

The Dow fell more than 290 points for a day long loosing streak, its longest since 1978. 

A poll finds 41% of young voters say killing of the United Health care CEO acceptable. Tom says he left a wife and children behind. Says Lord come get us.

Increase in earthquake activity yesterday. 

Gospel: the time is short, don’t be left behind. Jesus wants all to be saved and He made the way. He came to earth to save mankind from all sins past, present and future forever. Without believing and receiving what Jesus did to remove our sins, will not go to heaven with a Holy God but hell forever. 

Each has a choice and it is forever. 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4, Jesus died, was buried, and rose the 3rd day. He shed His blood that is powerful to remove every sin. He was perfect, without sin and took all our sins upon Himself on the cross. Must admit of sins and need for a Savior. Will be saved, born again, receive Holy Spirit, changed and ready to be with Jesus. A free gift, nothing we do or can do, He did it all. 

Be saved today, will be with Jesus and the family of God forever.

Today’s Scriptures:

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NKJV

Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil.

Romans 8:25 NKJV

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.

Galatians 6:9 NKJV

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Psalm 37:7 NKJV

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;

Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,

Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

Psalm 27:14 NKJV

Wait on the Lord;

Be of good courage,

And He shall strengthen your heart;

Wait, I say, on the Lord!

2 Peter 3:9 NKJV

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.