On Friday, Syrian forces raised
the flag over the town of Daraa near the Jordon boarder as a result of their victory over Syrian rebel
forces. In a twist of irony, Daraa was
the epicenter of a conflict that eventually submerged Syria into its civil war
that has lasted more than seven years. In
March, 2011, a group of teenage boys were arrested after graffiti had been found
sprayed on a high school wall suggesting President Assad should step aside. This happened as the Arab Spring was sweeping
around the Mediterranean Sea in areas such as Tunisia and Egypt. The boys were treated terribly which led to protests,
which led to revolts that resulted in Syria using extreme force to quench the
uprising. After seven years, some analysts
suggest the war is winding down.
This past week Israel fired
Patriot missiles at two Syrian drones on two different occasions, one on Wednesday
and the other on Friday. Israel also struck
three Syrian military positions on Wednesday night in response to the first
of the Syrian drones that invaded 6.2 miles into Israeli space. Israel has made it clear that it will not
allow the Syrian war to spread into Israel.
If Syrian President Assad shows proper restraint and remains within his
limits, things may calm down soon.
However, if the Assad regime moves beyond its authority, this would lead
to a greater conflict in the region.
Let us hope and pray that we may
live peaceful and Godly lives, and lives of freedom. May the nations be open to the Divine Spirit
of God.
Come Holy Spirit and enkindle
within our hearts, minds, souls, and strength the fire of your light and
love. O God, send forth your Spirit and
renew the face of the earth. A Spirit of justice, judgment, and mercy.
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