Sorry I haven’t blogged in a little while. Had some computer problems, got extra busy, was abducted by aliens… Well, one of these is not true!
I hope you will enjoy this like I did!
Grace & peace!
Today is the anniversary of one of the darkest days in American and indeed human history, 9/11.
We all remember where we were when the news broke, and how we as a nation watched the unthinkable, the complete collapse of both towers of the World Trade Center, all of it in real time. Of course, the greater tragedy was all the lives that were lost.
Why did it happen? Because of evil in the hearts of the terrorists who wanted to take the lives of innocent
Those numbers–9/11–are forever etched in our memory. We all know what they represent.
Allow me to bring another interpretation to them for future reference.
We are told that when there is an emergency, we are to dial “911.” Let me remind you that when there is emergency, we can also turn to 911–Psalm 91:1.
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1 NIV).
In the next verse, the Psalmist writes, “I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” The chapter goes on to offer God’s promises of blessing and protection for the believer who is dwelling “in the secret place of the most high.”
I wish I could tell you that tragedy only strikes in the life of the godless, but we know the godly also suffer. One only has to read the story of Job, Joseph, David, Paul, and others from the pages of Scripture to see that. And of course,who suffered more then Jesus Christ?
The Bible does not promise a life that is free of suffering, but it does promise the presence of God, who will help us through that suffering.
And for those of us who have put our faith in Christ, we are reminded that death is not the end. We will live forever in God’s presence.
Today, let’s remember in prayer those who lost loved ones on 9/11 and turn to Psalm 91:1 for comfort and clarity.
Grace & peace!
(Thanks to Greg Laurie)
The world needs people…
Who cannot be bought;
Whose word is their bond;
Who put character above wealth;
Who possess opinions and a will;
Who are larger than their vocations;
Who do not hesitate to take chances;
Who will not lose their individuality in a crowd;
Who will be as honest in small things as in great things;
Who will make no compromise with wrong;
Whose ambitions are not confined to their own selfish desires;
Who will not say they do it “because everybody else does it”;
Who are true to their friends through good report and evil report, in adversity as well as prosperity;
Who do not believe that shrewdness, cunning and hardheadedness are the best qualities for winning success;
Who are not ashamed or afraid to stand for the truth when it is unpopular;
Who can say “no” with emphasis, although all the rest of the world says “yes”.
(from Motivation To Last A Lifetime)
Have a great Labor day!
Grace & peace!
I found the following quote this week from Martin Luther. It so motivates me! Lord, help us to live this way!
-“Live as if Christ died yesterday, rose this morning & is coming back tomorrow.”
Powerful!
Speaking of tomorrow, DON’T MISS CHURCH! Don’t get tired of hearing it, but church days affect the rest of your days! I will be sharing the second part of what the Lord put in my heart concerning what we as a church and as individuals are to be focused on and busy about! It’s called “The Next 20″.
I hope to see you there!
Grace & peace!
