Trust and help in treachery Remembering terrorism
Today on this anniversary of the terrible events when evil traumatized our nation many of us have memories of that terrible day.
I read Psalm 12 today and the heading says in the NASB version God helper against the treacherous.
When we face tragedy it is vital that we have the confidence that God is our Helper. Many question why God would allow such suffering. The problem of pain and the existence of evil and the sovereignty of God are huge theological issues that are not the focus of this post. Though I can remind us that evil does indeed exist and God in His grace allows humans to have free will and choose behavior. Also, I have heard Joni Eareckson-Tada when speaking of the tragedy of September 11, 2001 state that “trying to understand why an event such as what took place that fateful day, is like trying to pour an ocean sized volume of Wisdom into our thimble sized brains. “ Joni has also stated that God sometimes allows what He hates suffering -to accomplish what He loves-intimacy with Him”
Here is a link to read what Joni wrote on her blog about this date in history.
https://www.joniandfriends.org/standing-in-the-face-of-attack/
The word of God is pure and trustworthy.
Here is a link to a contemporary version of the him how firm a foundation:
https://youtu.be/ZLDWfnfI5Dc
Here is a link to the song Word of God Speak:
https://youtu.be/4JK_6osCH74
I read Psalm 12 today and the heading says in the NASB version God helper against the treacherous.
When we face tragedy it is vital that we have the confidence that God is our Helper. Many question why God would allow such suffering. The problem of pain and the existence of evil and the sovereignty of God are huge theological issues that are not the focus of this post. Though I can remind us that evil does indeed exist and God in His grace allows humans to have free will and choose behavior. Also, I have heard Joni Eareckson-Tada when speaking of the tragedy of September 11, 2001 state that “trying to understand why an event such as what took place that fateful day, is like trying to pour an ocean sized volume of Wisdom into our thimble sized brains. “ Joni has also stated that God sometimes allows what He hates suffering -to accomplish what He loves-intimacy with Him”
Here is a link to read what Joni wrote on her blog about this date in history.
https://www.joniandfriends.org/standing-in-the-face-of-attack/
The words of the LORD are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times.”
Psalms 12:6 NASB
In times of difficulty it is especially important that we have a firm foundation. See Ephesu2:19-22.The word of God is pure and trustworthy.
Here is a link to a contemporary version of the him how firm a foundation:
https://youtu.be/ZLDWfnfI5Dc
Here is a link to the song Word of God Speak:
https://youtu.be/4JK_6osCH74
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