America is about to face the anniversary of, a, more than tragic event, 9/11! Ten years ago, this country was invaded with an attack, that blew the minds, of the whole world, which, shows us that when it comes to wickedness, we are not close to understanding, grasping, or, estimating, it's prowess!!!Many lives, 2819 (this figure is varying, most say, 2996), from 115 countries, including,343 (other sources say 411) Firemen/paramedics, 23 NYPD, 37 Port Authority officers, were, senselessly, lost that day; the ripple effects of pain, spread like wildfire, as it spanned from LOVED ones, to, gasping, strangers around the world! It was like nothing else, ever, as the media had it's attention, focused deliberately, upon the entire event, and, what we viewed, was so compelling, it was as if EACH of us, was also, experiencing it! As people jumped out of windows, my heart was, almost, ripped from my chest; I could barely breathe, and, I was dumbfounded! Though, I talked to *GOD*, and, prayed, I felt helpless, stunned, and, removed from reality; not for a day, or, a few days, but, months!!!
What is MOST amazing is the way the lessons of THE WORD play into this! MANY of the MOST imperative instructions we have been given from *GOD*, and, CHRIST, have a hand in this event, from that day, until this one! And so, I would like to ENCOURAGE us to CLING to the *GODLINESS* of that day, instead of, the evil of that day, as, the GLORY of *GOD* WAS present, and, to cling to the adverse, is to, further, empower it! Let me explain what I WITNESSED on that fated day...
Humility was, SURELY, at the front, as we SAW, perfectly, that our time is fleeting, and, is unpredictable! Also, the fact that we are helpless, in the face of adversity, WITHOUT *GOD*! Then, in the face of human suffering, we are humbled, even further...
Reverence set in, as humility sunk to our, deepest depths!
PRAISE *GOD* we ARE resilient, and, do heal, as well as, move on! While we NEVER forget, we CAN forgive! I have been astounded at the defiance of forgiveness in this matter, which, IS understandable, yet, IF we are walking with *GOD*, it is NECESSARY to FORGIVE, for HE has forgiven us! HE has instructed us to ALWAYS forgive! Please, it is NOT that you have to FORGET the evil, you NEED to forgive it's incidence! To do so, removes bitter bile from our systems, and, FREES us to ARISING in the spirit, that we ARE evident, as Children of *GOD*! No one is saying to LOVE evil, but, to forgive it, as, in doing so, WE are FURTHERING, and, EMPOWERING LOVE, NOT evil! You see, to CLING to the effects of evil, is to empower it, which, is against *GOD*, and so, we MUST GLORIFY *GOD*, and, allow the LIGHT of LOVE to prevail, by REFUSING to dwell, or, to be tied up in the messy mass of wickedness! It IS, GREATLY, TO OUR ADVANTAGE, for many reasons, which, I cannot go into now, as, this post is already, going to be, quite lengthy!!!
We witnessed these things; as stated above, humility, and, forgiveness, then, reverence, endurance, perseverance, fortitude, tolerance, understanding, patience, resilience, compassion, healing, and, Brotherly LOVE, as well as, the case for being, and, remaining, non-judgemental! So, you see, DESPITE the darkness TRYING to suck up the LIGHT, the LIGHT, *GOD*, LOVE, and, THE WORD, PREVAILED, even though, our spirits were taken INTO that darkness, *GOD* was with us, and, HIS WORD came to LIFE, THROUGH us, and, FOR us! AMAZING, says I! I KNOW most of you, DON'T want to think of the GOOD in this matter, but, from a *GODLY* mentality, we MUST embrace what GOOD, there is, IN ANY MATTER, as, *GOD* REIGNS SUPREME, AND, HE, MOST CERTAINLY, WAS in the midst! Some of you will ask WHY HE didn't stop this attack, to which, I cannot speak for HIM, but, from my understanding, I believe that these things happen TO FULFILL HIS WILL, AND, TO BRING PEOPLE closer to HIM! Don't EVER forget, the battle is NOT ours, but, between *GOD*, and, Satan, and, our existence is to PROVE *GOD*, and, to GLORIFY HIM, by NOT giving IN to evil, in ANY matter!!!
We MUST seek, then, HOLD ONTO what *GODLINESS* there is, in ANY incident, that, THROUGH US, HE supersedes ALL inequity! Evil is FED, and, BRED, BY our clinging to it, such as, in hate, defeat, a broken spirit, retaliation, violence, and, so forth, thus, it becomes empowered, which, IS against *GOD*! WHEN, in such times, we CLING to *GOD*, HIS instructions, HIS precepts, HIS WILL, HIS MIGHT, HIS hand, then, evil is dried up, eradicated, and, rendered powerless! Do you see what I mean???
ALL GLORY BE TO *GOD*! EVEN IN such horrific incidents, *GOD* is nearby, and, in this one, in particular, HIS unleashing of support, encouragement, enabling, and, empowerment, WAS visible TO the informed, and, knowing, and, SHOULD have been exalted by each who DID witness it, that ALL are understanding, and, more EQUIPPED, and, masterfully ENDURING, for whatever evil throws our way!!!
That day of darkness WAS overcome by the LIGHT! WE came together, in Brotherly LOVE, kindness, compassion, caring, sharing, in which there were MANY virtuous acts, visible! This HAS to be embraced as the TRUTH of this matter, for, anything less, is NOT to the GLORY of *GOD*, instead, to the delight of the evil one!!!
OUR FATHER, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be THY name, THY KINGDOM come, THY WILL be done, on Earth, as it is in Heaven! Give us this day, our daily bread, and, forgive us, our trespasses, and, we forgive those who trespass against us, and, lead us, not into temptation, but, deliver us from evil, for THINE is the KINGDOM, and, the POWER, and, the GLORY, forever; in the name of the FATHER, the SON, and, the HOLY GHOST, AMEN!!!
Let us EVER GROW from this experience, and, TAKE to HEART, the GOOD which came forth of this! Look at how well we have endured this! Remember too, there are countries where such terroism, and, such devastation, is an ONGOING, daily event, and, PRAY with ALL your being for them! DON'T be BOUND by evil, instead, FREE your spirit IN *GOD*, FOR *GOD*, and, the GOOD of LOVE!!!
The Families of those lost on that day, are, surely, yet, suffering, and, confused, so, let us HELP them, in every way we can, but, mostly, by prayer, and, supplication, as we further empower the SPIRIT of *GOD*, as HE stands ever near them!!!
PSALM 46...
1/ God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2/ Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3/ though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
4/ There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5/ God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6/ Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7/ The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
8/ Come and see what the LORD has done,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9/ He makes wars cease
to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the shields with fire.
10/He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
11/The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
AMEN!!!
REV. LWINSOR © 2011
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