In Israel today, life can change in a moment. Recent attacks have brought renewed uncertainty, especially for families living in cities like Beersheva.

Sirens sound. People rush to shelters—sometimes multiple times a day. And yet, even in the midst of danger, God is at work through faithful believers who continue to point others to Him.

Pastor Boris—who serves in ministry to men recovering from addiction at a rehab center assisted by SGA—recently shared an update that reveals both the weight of the situation and the deeper spiritual reality behind it.

“At first, the Iranian attacks were very intense across the whole country, and we had to run to the shelter on our floor quite often—both during the day and at night,” he writes. “In recent days, however, it has been somewhat quieter here in the south . . . while the attacks on the north and center of the country remain intense.”

For many, the constant threat can begin to feel routine—until it becomes personal. “When an explosion happened near my mother’s empty apartment and all the windows were blown out, it definitely woke me up,”

Boris shares.

Why Does Such Hostility Exist?

In moments like these, believers are drawn back to the truth of God’s Word. Pastor Boris has been spending time in the Psalms, where David often cried out to God in the face of enemies and danger. And through that reflection, a deeper question emerged: Why does such hostility exist?

“What is the real reason for such hatred?” he asks. “It seems to me that the roots of this hostility are spiritual . . . and therefore these conflicts will not simply disappear through political solutions or even military operations.”

This perspective aligns with the broader reality SGA has witnessed in Israel. Many who now live there—especially Russian-speaking families—have already fled war once, only to find themselves in another conflict. Yet through it all, God continues to open doors for the Gospel through local congregations and faithful servants. Even in hardship, the Lord is drawing people to Himself.

A Greater Hope

Pastor Boris points to Psalm 67, where the focus shifts from conflict to a greater hope:

“That the nations would come to know God . . . Only when hearts truly change, real peace becomes possible.”

This is the lasting answer—not just for Israel, but for every nation. And it is why ministry continues.

In Beersheva, even a graduate from the local rehabilitation outreach—now trained in Bible teaching—has gone on to serve as an SGA-supported missionary pastor. It is a powerful reminder that God transforms lives and then sends those same lives out to reach others.

In the midst of uncertainty, the mission remains clear: to share the hope of Christ, equip believers, and trust God to work in hearts.

Pastor Boris’ request is simple and deeply aligned with that mission:

“Please pray . . . that the nations . . . would come to know the Lord and step out of darkness into His light. And of course, please continue praying for our safety and for a quick end to this war.”

Even in a land marked by conflict, the light of the Gospel is shining—and God is still changing lives for eternity.