9/11: Remembering to Remember
Posted by Rice on Sep 11, '07 7:36 PM
Six years ago we all sat in disbelief as the images of the toppling twin towers in New York City played over and over again on our TV sets. A handful of extremists had carried out an unthinkable plan to attack innocent civilians. Not only did three thousand lose their lives but the world lost something as well: another piece of freedom.
Now, we all live lives that are constantly overshadowed by the specter of terrorism. From the new reality of virtually undressing to board an airplane, to the ever present awareness that the same forces are at work plotting the next moment where they can seize the world’s attention through a dramatic act of violence.
We vowed to never forget what we saw during those days following September 11, 2001. What were we supposed to remember? The brutal nature of the enemies of freedom? The horror that our own countrymen experienced, or maybe the frantic searching of thousands of people for lost loved ones?
We as believers must remember that what the world experienced on that fateful day 6 years ago is exactly what the Bible predicts in terms of the potential of human nature as well as the events coming on the earth. The book of Luke states, “Men will faint from terror, apprehension from what is coming on the world…”(Luke 21:26)
However, we must ultimately remember that our Lord tells us constantly to “fear not” and that though the nations will be shaken (Hebrews 12:26-27), we have received a kingdom which cannot be shaken.(Hebrews 12:28)
May we remember to remember that the Lord has allowed us to be born at an amazing time in history, and that our calling to share His love and power has never been needed more. May we remember that He has promised us again and again that if we trust Him we will be delivered.(Psalm 91)
Finally may we remember that we are in a spiritual battle and that it is “not against flesh and blood”.(Eph 6:12) Hopefully when we come to these landmark dates like 9/11, it will remind us to be more regular and fervent in our prayers.
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