ISIS is claiming this hostage to be a British citizen named David Cawthorne Haines. According to reports of the same ISIS video containing footage of the second U.S. journalist, Steven Scotloff, being killed; ISIS is claiming the next hostage will be Mr. Cawthorne Haines.

Again we extend our deepest prayers toward all the family and friends of these men held captive by such evil manifested.   We pray for comfort toward those grieving, and purposeful strength for those now consumed with worry.
We also pray for our leaders; so they may see clearly what confronts them; so they may find clarity of purpose;  so they may accept their role, responsibility and deliver the full measure of consequence upon those who would proclaim such evil intentions.
A loving God will triumph.