Tomorrow is the eleventh anniversary of September 11. It is now a day called Patriot Day. We remember the towers that stood in the midst of many in New York City, and the other places directly affected by the terrorists attack on our country.  Do we focus on the terrible bloody scenes we saw that day on televisions across this country?  Do we go through the whole day without giving any thought to it?  Do we take time alone or in fellowship to pray for our country? Do we only pray this day for it?  

As the song says “There She Stands”, are we standing strong, or complacent, or still feeling the pain of the day?   Where do you stand?  Are you standing on the mountain in the light of the Lord’s face and grace?  Do you know where you stand?   Are you standing in the shadow of a building now gone, in the darkness of the moment or in the light of that field where all around you is God’s creation? 

As Romans 8:28, says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are the called according to his purpose.” 

May I put before you to this day, purpose to find your focus.  Shadow, darkness or the light of His glory, it is up to you.  He wants you to come boldly to Him, to seek His face. To learn forgiveness and tolerance in the way that He means it.  He is waiting for you with love and a tender hand to heal your broken heart. Walk out of the darkness take His hand. He will change your life.

 

John 1:7  “The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the light that all men through him might believe.”