I’m going to save myself a few future emails, by answering your question before you ask. Four who have already written have said:
I have just been checking the news in Israel and having read about the recent events in regards to Lebanon, was wondering what your take on the whole situation is since Israel is now fighting on two fronts. From my computer screen, it looks like it might be getting scary over there
Just wanted to see if there was any update from you all on the current situation in Israel. Any thoughts or what you are hearing about the seriousness of the situation.
from the news here it sounds like the next 6 day war is imminent, if it hasn’t started already
Right now it seems like a very dangerous time.
The short answer: yes, it is a very dangerous time here for 1) the soldiers; 2) those who live in border communities (with either Lebanon or Gaza), 3) the terrorists and those they choose to hide behind. But for us, living near Jerusalem, today was like any other and we wouldn’t know that something was going on unless we saw the news. The analogy would be a riot in Los Angeles; those in Phoenix would be little affected in any direct way. Since my news source is internet and not TV, my guess is that I’m in much less of a frenzy than TV viewers. My plans to take 5 little boys camping in about an hour are unchanged.
I wish I was #6.
Hearing about (and seeing) Haifa on the news this morning reminded me of the time we played frisbee on a rooftop at Haifa U whilst waiting for a bus repair… :)
How many miles is it from Lebanon to Haifa? I just want to make sure I’m that far outside of Los Angeles.
:-)
Todd. I was wondering about everything happening there. Thanks for the update. Still praying for you and your family and the rest of the IBEX profs.
Thanks for the update, Todd. I think we should take it as a calming assurance that you and the IBEX families are OK but not as a reason to neglect watching and praying.
Gunner – Amen! And there are many things to pray for, including:
1. The safe return of the kidnapped soldiers.
2. The grieving families of those who have lost loved ones in the fighting.
3. Believers in Lebanon who suffer in many ways.
4. Wisdom for the leaders of Israel and Lebanon, and the world leaders as well who make things better/worse by what they say.
5. The safety of innocent people.
6. And taking a cue from David, dare I say, the death of the wicked.