This has been a regular week and a most unusual week at the same time. It’s regular in that sin was apparent and unusual in that it showed its ugly head in the form of bombers and letters containing poison. It’s regular in that well trained men and women, both paid and volunteers, did what they do best. They did what they could to protect others. Sadly, a fertilizer plant caught fire and later exploded. The loss of life and many injuries have greatly saddened us this week. The events are not those that happen every day. We all wish they never did happen.
Since I started typing this, the second bomber has been found. I know many people will sleep better tonight in the Boston area.
This afternoon, Baptist Press published an article that is based on something that happened in that area last night. I heard the third floor resident and owner of the home as he was interviewed today. The first floor residents I heard about, a church planter and his wife (and dog), lived though a terrible time that caused them to fear for their lives. The good news is that they did not fear for their future. They have secured their future in heaven! Read for yourself – http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=40111
I think the message is “hope”. With Jesus, we have hope, even in the face of these difficult situations. If you don’t have that “hope”, please talk with a minister or Christian friend who can guide you. You’ll never be disappointed!
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