The recent escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran is making headlines around the world, and many are asking, “Is this the beginning of something bigger? Is this the end?” It’s natural to feel shaken by the images of devastation and loss. War challenges our faith. It raises deep questions about where God is in the midst of such chaos.

But Scripture reminds us that these events are not new. From the beginning of time, humanity has known the pain of war and the longing for peace. When two armies meet, regardless of the cause, every soldier shares the same hope—to return home alive. In that moment, all differences vanish, and a shared desire for life and peace emerges.