Four hostages rescued (not "released"). Four reasons to keep hope, to keep praying...

Psalm 126

When the Lord restored the captives of Zion,
    we thought we were dreaming.
Then our mouths were filled with laughter;
    our tongues sang for joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
    “The Lord had done great things for them.”
The Lord has done great things for us;
    Oh, how happy we were!
Restore our captives, Lord,
    like the dry stream beds of the Negeb.

 Those who sow in tears
    will reap with cries of joy.
Those who go forth weeping,
    carrying sacks of seed,
Will return with cries of joy,
    carrying their bundled sheaves. (NABRE)

View video about the IDF rescue of Noa, Almog, Andrey and Shlomi. 

Thank you for your prayerful fidelity to the hostages held in Gaza. We give thanks for the safe return of Noa, Almog, Andrey and Shlomi after 8 months of captivity in Gaza... four living reminders not to give up hope.

We continue to pray for each of the remaining hostages, including children Ariel and Kfir and their parents, held by Hamas and their collaborators.

We pray for all, Israelis and Palestinians, who are suffering so terribly in this war.

We pray for peace.