Taking Inventory

Ongoing conflicts reportedly have weapons supplies running low.

Ukraine is raising alarms about depleted air defenses in its four-and-a-half-year war with Russia. Forces were unable to intercept any ballistic missiles as Moscow bombarded Kyiv Wednesday, killing at least 21 and injuring dozens. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy responded by hitting oil facilities deep in Russia and pleaded (again) for Western allies to help with defense.

At home, concerns about Uncle Sam’s own military readiness are growing as sources warn the Army has used “virtually all” its stockpiled long-range surface-to-surface missiles during its five-month war with Iran. President Trump denied reports, promising the Pentagon has “massive” munitions arsenals and defense manufacturers are expanding output. Precise counts are classified.

Meanwhile, diplomats are reportedly close to finalizing a deal with Iran for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Verse to consider whether inventory of your own resources leaves you confident or anxious… “Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Sovereign LORD is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights.”
Habakkuk 3:17-19 (NLT) (read full passage)