January 10, 2025 – YEMEN ATTACKED & California Fires Update…

Scriptures about mercy. Hebrews 4: 16 “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in the time of need.” Ephesians 2: 4-5 “but God who is rich in mercy because of His great love with which He has loved us even when we were dead in trespasses made us alive together with Christ, by grace you have been saved.”

News sources: Insider Paper, Israel Today, Jerusalem Post, Insider Paper. 

More than 10,000 businesses and towns have been destroyed and at least 10 have died. The fires have burned more than 27,000 acres in LA area. 

20 people arrested so far for looting in the area. More than 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed. 

It was found out just a few months before, the fire insurance company cancelled a lot of fire insurance. 

Long lines at gas stations. One of the 2 fuel lines were shut down from the power outages. Expected to reopen soon. 

The largest blazes are not  contained at all. Helicopters have been able to drop some water due to the temporary drop in winds. 

The biggest fire ripped through 17,000 acres in upscale Pacific Palisade neighborhood. Saying one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of California.

A new fire broke out close to West Hills area. Police said the fire in Kenneth area in LA was intentionally set by arson. The suspect was detained by citizens who saw him. 

Tom is getting comments from people in the areas asking for prayer. People remark it looks like the devastation of the Maui fire. Like there was no water pressure to fight the fire. 

Yesterday IDF, Israeli navy and fighter jets struck military targets of the Houthis in Yemen. Houthis have continued to strike at Israel’s citizens and its infrastructures. Air Force intercepted 3 unmanned aerial vehicles. Just this morning attacks to Yemen by USA UK and Israel. 

Amir says US and UK attacked 12 targets linked to weapons storage, a port and power station. Israel defense minister said 2 ports hit, one is burning and the other is now unusable. Says they will hunt down the leaders of Houthis. 

Data from national public diplomacy reports 18,360 attacks on Israel civilians in 2024 from 7 fronts. Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, Iraq and Yemen. Killing 134 innocent people and wounding another 1,300.

Israel defense minister said if a hostage deal does no take place by the time Trump is in office Gaza must face complete defeat. Israel has ordered IDF to prepare for renewed warfare in Gaza to crush Hamas.

IDF prepares for potential Hamas and Palestinian jihad attack funded by Iran in West Bank. The IDF have been operating in the West Bank already. They know Iran’s goal is to establish a terror front there to disrupt Israel attacks from there. Said terror attacks were motivated mostly by financial incentives. 

Turkey vows continued military operations in Syria if the Kurds fail to lay down their arms. They view the Kurds as terrorists. 

Gospel: Jesus, the only begotten Son of God came to earth to pay the price of sin. He was perfect, 100% God, 100% man, without sin. The only way to have sins forgiven. Jesus took them all on Himself in our stead. He died, was buried and rose the 3rd day and is coming again. 

There is no forgiveness without the shedding of blood. A free gift. We all sin and need a Savior. If reject that gift, sins will not be forgiven and will not go to heaven but hell. 

We all have a choice. Admit of sin and need for a Savior. Tell Jesus you believe in Him and thank Him for what He did and will be saved, born again, receive Holy Spirit and changed, ready for heaven. Will not be on earth during the time of the 7 year tribulation on earth. 

Be saved today, will be in heaven with Jesus and the family of God forever. He is about to come!

Today’s Scriptures:

Hebrews 4:16 NKJV

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Matthew 9:13 NKJV

“But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”

Ephesians 2:4-5 NKJV

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).

Psalm 51:1-2 NKJV

Have mercy upon me, O God,

According to Your lovingkindness;

According to the multitude of Your tender mercies,

Blot out my transgressions.

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

And cleanse me from my sin.

2 Chronicles 30:9b NKJV

..for the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn His face from you if you return to Him.

Micah 7:18 NKJV

Who is a God like You,

Pardoning iniquity

And passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage?

He does not retain His anger forever,

Because He delights in mercy.

Isaiah 30:18 NKJV

Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you;

And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you.

For the Lord is a God of justice;

Blessed are all those who wait for Him.

Matthew 6:14 NKJV

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

Psalm 25:6-7 NKJV

Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses,

For they are from of old.

Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions;

According to Your mercy remember me,

For Your goodness’ sake, O Lord.