Today, September 11, 2013 -- is a day to reflect on what happened to us all twelve years ago -- 9-11-01
For years we have all known that 911 is the number you call on the phone for an emergency. But since that day twelve years ago, today, 9-11 has a new meaning. It's the day when airplanes were used by terrorist to strike this nation.
In the subsequent years since that day, we have sent American troops into Afghanistan, where we have searched and fought terrorist and groups like that and have paid dearly in loss of life and limb. After twelve years there, we are still "bogged down" in the mire of conflict. We have sent troops to Iraq and have successfully removed Saddam Hussein from power, and his subsequent death has changed little in the territory of sectarian violence. Yes, Iraq has a new government, and we no longer have our troops there in mass, but how stable is this country? That is open for debate.
We have seen additional conflicts in Libya, Egypt, Iran, and now Syria. Our President and Congress are talking about what to do with Syria. Sounds all the world like Old Testament Bible times, when all these areas are in constant conflict with Israel.
The weapons of warfare today are much different than in our father's day. We are talking about biological and chemical weapons, which are so deadly. We are hearing about "cyber" attacks as well. In addition the nuclear weapons are always a threat worldwide.
My point in remembering today is simply to raise the question.
Does MIGHT make RIGHT?
or does RIGHT make MIGHT?
America for all of our 237 year history has lived by the philosophy that MIGHT makes everything all RIGHT! We have spent trillions of dollars to insure that we are the mightiest power in all the world. We still spend a large percentage of our GDP on DEFENSE. During the "cold war" days, we had a foreign policy of "mutual destruction" -- amassing so many missiles and warheads to counter what the Russians had, etc.
With all our MIGHT -- a rag-tag group of terrorist moved into America and learn to fly airplanes right here amongst us. Then boarded those planes and flew then into the World Trade Center -- causing 3,000 people to go into eternity.
During the days after 9-11-01 -- Americans flooded our churches to pray. BUT, we did not REPENT!
PRAYERS WITHOUT REPENTANCE ARE VAIN WORDS!
How soon we forgot! And, every year on this day we REMEMBER! Remember what? Remember those who died? yes -- Remember the heroes (the police, firemen, and other first responders)? yes!
Do we remember WHY? Was it our arrogance and lack of holiness that opened the door to attack? I think so!
Jonathan Cahn - a Jewish man - wrote a book not long ago, that ought to shake the foundations of this nation. It's call "Harbinger". In this book, Mr. Cahn points out some unique "coincidences" about what happened on that day, and what is happening now! I do not believe they are "coincidences" --- God was and is speaking to America. Are we listening? If you haven't read the book - I urge you to get your copy today. You won't put it down, until you finish it. AND, when you finish the book, please get on your knees and let's repent!
You see: RIGHT MAKES MIGHT!
"Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach....."
Proverbs 14:34
We can no longer stand on our MIGHT --- we must first be RIGHT!
