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Have We Forgotten… On this tenth anniversary of 9/11/01 many are asking the question, “have we forgotten?”, lest we allow the memory of that day fade away. While we certainly mourn for those who lost loved ones and were otherwise affected, it is also important to ask if we have forgotten the spiritual lessons of that day: |
Have We Forgotten…
On this tenth anniversary of 9/11/01 many are asking the question, “have we forgotten?”, lest we allow the memory of that day fade away. While we certainly mourn for those who lost loved ones and were otherwise affected, it is also important to ask if we have forgotten the spiritual lessons of that day:
1. …the uncertainty of life? – this event reminded us of how short life can be and how quickly it can change. Have we remembered the value of time, have we considered our lives, are we diligently watching? (Ps. 90:12; James 4:13-15; 2 Cor. 6:2; 2 Cor .13:5; Rev. 9:20-21; Matt. 24:42-25:46)
2. …our dependance on God? – this event caused many to turn to God in prayer, trust, and repentance but did we continue or just pause until the next catastrophe? (Prayer – Col. 4:2; 1 Thess. 5:17; Rom. 12:12; 1 Pet. 3:12; Trust – Ps. 20:7, 91:2; Matt. 6:19-20, 33; 11:28; Acts 17:27, 30; Heb. 13:5-6; Phil. 4:9; Repentance – 2 Cor. 7:10-11; Jer. 10:23; Rom. 12:1-2; James 1:22; 1 Pet. 1:13-16).
3. …love for one another? – many gave time, money, food, clothing, and other things to help those who were in need, we celebrated heroes who unselfishly helped others, but did that love continue? Do we still care for those in need, do we still look for opportunities to help, do we still honor those who give of themselves? (1 Thess. 3:12; Jn. 13:34-35;Matt. 5:46-48; Gal. 6:10; 1 Tim. 6:18; James 1:27; Luke 10:25-37; James 2:15-17)
We would do well to ask ourselves, did our lives truly change in the face of this great tragedy or did the lessons of that day quickly fade away?(2 Pet. 1:12)
