Greetings All:

Just a quick update on H.O.B. and R* who is literally sacrificing his life for the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth.

R* has serious injuries from the beating and stoning recently.  He appears to have received substantial injuries to his nervous system, as well as other injuries that are not being relieved yet.  He is still in Syria staying in Miriam’s tent; still confined to a wheelchair because he can’t walk.  He is using the time though to continue training many more leaders so that they can continue the work.  I am reluctant to share more that God has given me to know.

Please pray.  He has only asked for prayer so that he can get back out to where he can reach more of the very people who hate him and what he has to share.  Would to God that we all had that kind of commitment and faith!  As it is, hundreds are being reached every week.  This is no exaggeration folks.  All he asks for is prayer and more Bibles that these people treasure more than their own lives.

It seems very few have the drive to pray for this man who is half dead; yet God commands us to do so.  I’m afraid most of us are more committed to sports play-offs, golf, Hollywood’s discusting productions, and so on.  I could say more, but won’t because I don’t want to hurt those that are diligent with what God is asking of them.  Please folks, realize what “time” it is.  Syria is collapsing and WMD’s are being used in greater and greater amounts.  People are dying with white foam coming out of their mouths.  Those in the inner circles say major war is imminent with Israel, it’s border nations, and Iran–likely now within six weeks!

What have we done for the Kingdom of God?  What are we going to do in the next 6 weeks???  Let’s make the most of it!!  It affects our eternity, and the eternity of tens of thousands of people who are lost…

Please deny the demands of this dying world and fix your eyes on Jesus!!

Jake

I just got a call this morning from our friend R*, pastor and founder of House Of Blessing, Jerusalem, Israel.  The first thing he had to tell me was thank you for the funds that were provided within the last couple weeks.  I want to add a special thank you to my own church home, Desert Song Community Church which announced on Palm Sunday that a special offering would be taken for House Of Blessing on Easter.  I was amazed at the generosity people showed to a ministry so far from here.

I also want to give a great big thank you to “Amazing Grace Christian Fellowship” which had taken a special offering without my knowledge until afterwards.  I was also given the privilege of telling a little of what this ministry does and a handful of the stories I’ve now heard throughout this last year.  I am very grateful to both churches for taking the chance on supporting a ministry that does not fall under standard western style corporate organization.  “House Of Blessing” is operating totally underground, but is known for what they do and who they really are by many in Jerusalem, as well as many other cities and towns. Continue reading →

Just a short announcement for those that may be interested.  Because of the great need for finances for H.O.B. in Jerusalem for the purchase of Bibles already printed into Arabic and ready for pick-up and delivery, an anonymous person has offered to match all funds that come in by the end of April up to $10,000.  Any funds coming in earlier will of course be deposited quickly as the need is already crucial.  Thank You All.  Every donation is appreciated, no matter how small or large.  They all add up to a great blessing to people who do not ask for food, money, housing, clothing, JUST BIBLES.  This blog is committed to helping all we can.

Thank You All!

jake