Yesterday, I wrote about the memorial service that was held in the prison's chapel...
It was a poignant event, and a time for reflection, mourning, and prayer.
And along this line, with all the bloodshed and suffering that goes on in the world, I'd love to say that, within a few years, hopefully, men will have learned to make peace with one another, thus putting an end to terrorism. That acts of violence, such as what happened on September 11, 2001, on United States soil, will never happen again. But this would be wishful thinking.
Regrettably, the reality is, that for fallen mankind, with our proud hearts and our voracious appetites for possessions and power, the kind of peace which makes for an end to war and terrorism, will always remain out of reach.
Unfortunately, more acts of terrorism will occur in America. When? I have no idea. But it's only a matter of time. And I base my belief on the fact that the world contains many hate-filled, demonically inspired ideologies which have already brainwashed multitudes of people. Furthermore, these individuals, I believe, are already under the control and influence of the powers of darkness. Their minds and hearts are possessed by demons, and these creatures will not rest until they wreck more havoc upon humanity. They are violent gods who take pleasure in hurting the earth and destroying God's most prized creation, human beings.
Not to understand this is spiritual blindness and blissful ignorance. The enemies of, not only America, are indeed preparing for more onslaughts of terrorism. They're Hell's henchmen, and they will not go away.
So what is the answer? I believe the answer is one that's been in front of our faces for centuries, but many of us have been blind to it. The answer can be found in the holy Bible, and it is God. He is the One in whom we must place our trust and hope. And I am not referring to the monetized deity whose name is imprinted on America's dollars and coins, our popular financial "God" who will surely fail when our economy crumbles. Rather, I'm referring to the omnipotent God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The Creator of the universe is a living being. He is not a remote deity who's inaccessible and detached. Instead, He's a being of compassion, justice and truth. He is the One who can heal and restore. And according to Psalm 46:9, the Almighty also has the power to make wars cease.
For now, however, because man was given a free will, the Lord will never force Himself upon the world. But He does love us, and He will come to our aid when we, as individuals, invite Him into our hearts. And He will assist our nation when our leaders humble themselves and call upon Him.
D.B.
And along this line, with all the bloodshed and suffering that goes on in the world, I'd love to say that, within a few years, hopefully, men will have learned to make peace with one another, thus putting an end to terrorism. That acts of violence, such as what happened on September 11, 2001, on United States soil, will never happen again. But this would be wishful thinking.
Regrettably, the reality is, that for fallen mankind, with our proud hearts and our voracious appetites for possessions and power, the kind of peace which makes for an end to war and terrorism, will always remain out of reach.
Unfortunately, more acts of terrorism will occur in America. When? I have no idea. But it's only a matter of time. And I base my belief on the fact that the world contains many hate-filled, demonically inspired ideologies which have already brainwashed multitudes of people. Furthermore, these individuals, I believe, are already under the control and influence of the powers of darkness. Their minds and hearts are possessed by demons, and these creatures will not rest until they wreck more havoc upon humanity. They are violent gods who take pleasure in hurting the earth and destroying God's most prized creation, human beings.
Not to understand this is spiritual blindness and blissful ignorance. The enemies of, not only America, are indeed preparing for more onslaughts of terrorism. They're Hell's henchmen, and they will not go away.
So what is the answer? I believe the answer is one that's been in front of our faces for centuries, but many of us have been blind to it. The answer can be found in the holy Bible, and it is God. He is the One in whom we must place our trust and hope. And I am not referring to the monetized deity whose name is imprinted on America's dollars and coins, our popular financial "God" who will surely fail when our economy crumbles. Rather, I'm referring to the omnipotent God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The Creator of the universe is a living being. He is not a remote deity who's inaccessible and detached. Instead, He's a being of compassion, justice and truth. He is the One who can heal and restore. And according to Psalm 46:9, the Almighty also has the power to make wars cease.
For now, however, because man was given a free will, the Lord will never force Himself upon the world. But He does love us, and He will come to our aid when we, as individuals, invite Him into our hearts. And He will assist our nation when our leaders humble themselves and call upon Him.
D.B.
