Rescued!

Colossians 1:12-14

In early April 2026, U.S. forces conducted a daring, two-day operation to rescue two Air Force crew members from the 494th Fighter Squadron whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over western Iran. They rescued pilot quickly in the daylight. But the weapons systems officer had to evade capture for 36–48 hours in the Zagros Mountains before being extracted. Navy SEAL Team 6 and other special operations forces executed a nighttime rescue, utilizing MH-6 Little Bird helicopters and MC-130J aircraft. The CIA conducted a deception campaign to confuse Iranian forces regarding the officer’s location, while A-10 Warthogs provided air cover. They successfully rescued the airman and treated him for injuries. It was an amazing rescue story.

Even more amazing is the story of our rescue from sin, because the Lord rescues not those who were on His side, but He rescues His enemies and those who rebelled against His rightful authority.