This week marks the 22nd Anniversary of the catastrophic events that took place on September 11th, 2001, in which we witnessed firsthand the horror and devastation that took place that day. There are few such events throughout history where we can say we were there. Those that happen with little or no warning. Thousands of lives lost in an instant, the suddenness of humanity’s hopelessness on full display. Faces covered in the palms of their hands, hearts pounding and melting within, exhausted first-responders. Meanwhile, others, trapped in the unfolding tragedy were left without any options at all. We do, however, years later, continue to hear of the heroic efforts of those who, without regard for themselves, helped others to narrowly escape danger, even at the expense of their own lives. The hope of humanity still emerges in tragedy.
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13).
We must be reminded that the times and the moments we have are not promised, but rather a treasured gift from God. Therefore, why do we live life as if God has an obligation to us, and continue to aimlessly take Him for granted, as if we will awaken tomorrow, as if the measure of our health will continue flourish, or as if those in our lives will be present for an eternity. It is disturbing that we, intentionally or not, thrust upon God human qualities and characteristics, as if He abides, functions and lives as we do, causing us to render Him our equal. I assure you, with the greatest confidence, He is not. We should not assume that God will always usher us away from danger, to be called out amid trouble. That is not always the case, as the righteous can lose their lives among the sinful as well but are still preserved for eternity. We can be assured that God is able to keep us. That while desolation and destruction abound, He extends the fullness of peace therein. We cannot, however, have that confidence unless we have witnessed personally the goodness of God's grace and mercy.
I Love You, Lord
Lyrics
For waking me up this morning, For letting me see a brand new dawning, Though I made plans for this day, Death could have come during the night and took me away. I love You, Lord, I love You, With all my heart, with all my soul.
Today’s Podcast is titled.
It Could Have Been … Me
The focus verse today is.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-4
1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they
shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
