Job 24 (2)

notes

DARKNESS (vv. 13-17) - Does the dark way of the wicked hide them from the light of God’s justice?

DELAY (vv. 18-24) - Why does God delay in bringing judgment upon the wicked?

DARE (v. 25) - Job asks, “Who can prove me wrong?”

missionary abduction in Niger:

✈️ Missionary Abducted in Niger

: Kevin Rideout, an American evangelical missionary and aviation pilot with .VictimServing in Mission (SIM) International

: Abducted late on , from his home in , Niger—less than 100 yards from the presidential palace.Date & LocationOctober 21, 2025Niamey

: Three unidentified armed men, believed to be jihadists.Suspected Perpetrators

:Security Response

The issued a security alert on October 22, warning that Americans face a throughout Niger.U.S. Embassyheightened risk of kidnapping

Embassy personnel are now required to use , follow a , and avoid restaurants and open-air markets.armored vehiclesmandatory curfew

🛑 Political and Religious Context

Niger has seen increased instability since the led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani.July 2023 military coup

Christian persecution has worsened, and missionary activity has become more dangerous.

A Southern Baptist mission team from Texas had to evacuate in August 2023 due to the coup.

🙏 Calls for Prayer

, a former missionary in Niger and Send Network catalyst, posted a prayer request for Rideout and his family.Tony Lynn

Rideout is known for training missionary pilots and providing humanitarian air transport.