![]() ![]() “Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to Heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.” Acts 7:55 describes a Christian who came under such attack. ![]() God did not abandon those trapped in the attacks.ĭuring life-threatening situations like 9/11, we can be assured of God’s presence in the midst of it. Many may feel like God abandoned those caught in the 9/11 attacks, but Hebrews 13:5 assures us that God will never leave us or forsake us, even in horrific and devastating events like 9/11. “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed perplexed, but not in despair persecuted, but not abandoned struck down but not destroyed” ( 2 Corinthians 4:8-9) ![]() Remember with Assurance of God’s Presence: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose” ( Romans 8:28).ĥ. ![]() We can remember 9/11 with trust in God, believing even though we make plans in life, it’s the Lord who establishes our steps ( Proverbs 16:9).īy keeping our hearts steadfast and trusting in Him ( Psalm 112:7), even in the worst-case scenarios where it doesn’t look like any good thing could ever possibly come from them, we can trust God. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” ( Proverbs 3:5) Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” ( John 14:27). “Peace I leave with you My peace I give you. In remembering 9/11, be careful not to stir up anxious, fearful, and distressful feelings, because Jesus urges us to not be afraid of those who kill the body ( Matthew 10:28).Īlthough increasing violence in the world causes many to feel vulnerable, God doesn’t want us to be afraid or to live fearfully, but rather to, “ Have no fear of sudden disaster” ( Proverbs 3:25).ĭespite trouble happening all around us, Jesus says we can walk in His peace. The planes that went down were ones that Steve had flown the pilots and crewmembers whose lives were taken in an unthinkable moment were more than coworkers they were Steve’s friends.”įeelings of relief for her own husband’s safety also brought God’s deep compassion for those around her who were grieving. We are able to remember 9/11 with compassion, offering the comfort we’ve received from God when we’ve experienced trouble, to those around us ( 2 Corinthians 1:4).Īlthough a rare last minute crew change put someone else in the pilot’s seat of the first plane to hit the World Trade Center on 9/11, Steve Scheibner’s wife writes in her book In My Seat: A Pilot’s Story from September 10-11, “Suddenly, the gravity of the situation began to hit home. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort” ( 2 Corinthians 1:3) It was an event that shook the Evangelical world, reported worldwide and recognized as martyrdom for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In remembering 9/11, it’s important to respectively consider those who are suffering, as if we are suffering with them ( Hebrews 13:3).Ī friend of mine was the daughter of one of the five missionaries slain in Ecuador by the Auca Indians back in 1956. “Rejoice with those who rejoice mourn with those who mourn” ( Romans 12:15) Here are 10 Bible verses to remember 9/11 through the lens of His word: Memories of a major life event that continues to shape our homes, our nation, and in fact, our world.” She writes, “We all, as a nation, have our memories of that day memories stamped into our subconscious because of the enormity of that major life event. But a last-minute bump off the flight by a senior pilot spared his life that day. Megan Scheibner’s husband, Steve, was the pilot originally scheduled to fly American Airlines Flight 11 out of Boston, MA, the first plane to hit the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Statistics report that 2,977 people lost their lives on September 11, 2001, in New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at the hands of Islamic extremists who hijacked four commercial airliners, carrying out suicide attacks against the United States. A day marked by shock, terror, sorrow, and tremendous loss, where we remember the devastating terrorist attacks against America that deeply impacted our nation. ![]()
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