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Americans are consumed with today.  And rightfully so.  It was a horrible loss of life for the sake of a false god.  Two things come to mind regarding America’s mourning for September 11, 2001:

God saw it all and has those souls placed in their proper place for eternity.

And there is no date on the calendar void of remembrance of horror.  All countries have their horror.  And there is a great more suffering yet to come. 

Though most will consider this day with a somber mind, will they turn to the One who places souls where they belong for eternity?  Will you allow the death of American citizens to provoke your understanding of eternity and the judgment to come?

Perhaps you think it crass of me to use this horrible day as an oportunity to speak about the Judgment to come.  Everyone who dies, dies as they are at that moment.  How many of those souls are wishing they could speak to you about where they are?  They were doing what you are doing now.  When it comes your turn will you wish you had listened?  And wouldn’t you want to tell others where you then find yourself? 

Death is absolutely necessary for every man, woman and child.  Don’t you find it interesting that we’re not allowed to speak of anything but consoling words when it is encountered?  Isn’t this the first place where the Gospel is challenged?  Challenged in that those who die, know without a doubt, that it is true.  And challenged by those who remain because it speaks of a greater horror than the death of flesh.

By His Grace.