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o many of us watched in disbelief, as did millions around the world, stunned by | |
| the sight of Tower Two of the World Trade Center collapsing
before our eyes. It was 9:50 AM on the morning of September 11, 2001,
a
date that none of us will ever forget. The feelings of shock quickly
turned
to despair for those who were trapped inside. Many of us thought of
our
loved ones, our friends, colleagues and acquaintances that worked in or
near the Trade Center. What about them? Did they make it out in time?
And
what about the thousands of innocent people who had just arrived at
work
that morning? Then, it seemed just moments later, at 10:29 AM, Tower
One
came down becoming a pillar of smoke and ash and soot.
The horrific events of that day, and the gradual realization of the loss of human life in the days that followed, have left many of us uncertain concerning the future, aching because of the loss of loved ones or friends, mournful for the loss of the many valiant firefighters, policemen and rescue workers, and at times numb, not knowing really how to feel. As we attempt to move forward there is the deep realization that the city and the country need healing. For centuries, through times of tragedy and despair, people have found solace in the Word of God. Some portions from the Bible can have particular meaning at this time and can provide specific comfort as we face all these current happenings and deal with all these current emotions. It is interesting to note that in the New Testament, Jesus, while delivering a message, makes reference to the falling of a tower that also tragically resulted in the loss of human life (Luke 13:4). That event occurred in a place called Siloam. There is only one other reference to Siloam in the entire New Testament. In that portion of Scripture we find the account of a man who was blind from birth whom Jesus healed by sending him to wash in the pool of Siloam (John 9:7). Thus we see that Siloam is a place of both tragedy and healing. In the midst of the tragedy that we are facing today, obedience to the Word of God can bring in the real healing. The Bible tells us that the Lord Jesus died on the cross for our sins and that by believing in Him we can be healed of our sin and our sorrows. In the Bible we do not find the promise of never having to face tragedy and suffering, but we do find the promise of comfort in trials. "Passing through the valley of weeping they make it a place of springing wells, the rain also covers it with pools" (Psa. 84:6). Such an experience is possible if one has received the Lord Jesus as their Savior and life. There has been much weeping these days, but every "valley of weeping" can be turned into a "springing well" of healing and the "covering pools". We invite you to open your heart and receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior and allow Him to become your healing pool of Siloam. By coming into your heart, He can heal whatever is the condition of your real inner person, whether it be full of uncertainty, anxiety, bitterness or sorrow. We invite to you to pray this prayer with an open heart:
Lord Jesus, I need You | ||
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