Today we're talking about the United States retaliation in the Middle East, a strong jobs report, a historic international election, and other top news for Monday, February 5th.

Stay informed while remaining focus on Christ with the power

over today. Here's the verse of the week. Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk

in your truth. Unite my heart to fear your name.

Psalm 86-11.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

The US spent the weekend striking back.

First, as a part of a multi-day campaign, the U.S. turned its attention to the group responsible

for the January 28 drone tech that killed three American service members in Jordan.

A series of strikes on Friday hit more than 85 targets connected to Iran's Islamic

Revolutionary Guard Corps Cuds Force in Iraq and Syria. In a statement,

President Biden said the U.S. does not seek conflict with the Middle East,

but would respond to harmed Americans. Piling on, the U.S. Treasury issued new sanctions against

Iranian cyber attackers and entities supporting the Iranian drone program.

Then, on Saturday, the U.S. and UK responded to the Iran-backed

hoothe rebels ongoing Red Sea attacks.

At least 30 hoothe targets in Yemen were hit in the most recent wave of strikes.

The mission of governments is not the same as the mission of Christians. While governments seek to project strength and protect their own,

followers of Christ are commanded to embrace weakness for go retaliation and leave revenge to God.

Matthew 538 to 41 says,

You have heard that it was said,

Eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth.

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