The Baton by Steve Martin

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Sept. 30, 2026 Greetings once again from Jerusalem, where we are thankful for the Lord’s mercy everyday.  I am also most grateful for His healing grace. When the enemy tries to take your joy and high expectations and attacks you with pneumonia instead, you can either keep your eyes on the Lord or give up. Eleven days of cough and fever, lacking the will to do anything…enough of that. We all face obstacles and difficulties. The Bible has plenty to say of those who seek to walk in our Lord Jesus’ ways and what they will face. He will always be our CHIEF example of facing the wind and just keep going. Until it is done. Thank you for your prayers, and to the ones who sent funds to cover the medical bills. I hate meds and such but sometimes all things are necessary. As I consider this trip, I am at peace that going forward I can support our Jewish friends from home best, and that will be the way to go from now on.  Passing the baton was always a favorite race for me in high school during the 440 yard relay.  Now it is another’s time to carry the work of the Lord to His wonderful Land and people.  “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:1-3, NASB We must carry on the work as He directs our steps. The time is short. Ahava and shalom, Steve Martin P.S. While we still have 4 weeks left in Israel we will make the most of it. Support the young soldiers protecting their families; bring comfort to the weary; give some joy as their Redemption draws nigh. Back home Oct. 21. All of Steve Martin’s books are available in hardcover, paperback, audio and e-books on Amazon. Search the “title, Steve Martin”. Read of our journey earlier in 2015-2026: BACK TO JERUSALEM YouTube - Walk With Me videos Visit our website We appreciate your sharing with the work in Israel, to “bring comfort to His people.” Use the blue website button tab above for online giving.

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“Teach Them - Young Men and Women” by Steve Martin

Teach Them – Young Men and Women

As older men and women in the Faith, the Bible teaches that we are to teach those who come after us, to train them, entrusting to them that which the Lord has taught us.

Experience goes a long way. I would rather follow someone who has been on the rocky trail before me, rather than follow the one who has just read about how to walk on a trail in the mountains.

For me, give me someone who knows what to do, probably has fallen a few times and yet got back up,  then one still “learning the ropes”, so I won’t make the same mistakes myself and go the wrong way.

As Paul spoke to his young disciple Timothy, so do I want for those I am given to lead.

“You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2: 1-2 NASB

Many times I have prayed to be a good example, to heed the words of Jesus (Yeshua) so I might be a good witness, and carry His Name in a worthy way.

 I remember as a young boy I wanted to be a good example to my brothers and sisters.

Having been raised a Roman Catholic, I would often go to confession and a common sin I told the priest I committed was, “I wasn’t a good example to my brothers and sisters.”

Today, with two brothers and five sisters in our family, a main role for me is to be a good example as an older brother.

As I continue to be a good example, others will see, and hopefully watch or listen, to walk in the same way as our Lord did, and does.

“Do as I do” is better done than, “Do as I say and not as I do.”

I enjoy encouraging young men in particular in the faith. With my own two sons, along with others that the Lord has given me to build up in the faith – Moses in Pakistan, Yeshudas in India, Duncan in Kenya, I enjoy being one to follow.

May the good Lord continue to guide my steps so I can be one with solid faith and good leadership.

And may you too be one who others look to for guidance and walk in faithful obedience to our our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Ahava and Shalom,

Steve Martin

Love For His People Ministry was founded in 2010 by Steve & Laurie Martin. Charlotte, NC USA