9/11/13:

TFTD: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1

I am almost positive that today you will be overwhelmed with information or reminders of the tragedy that happened 12 years ago today, and I am no different. Already I have come across the like and share pictures from Facebook as well as statuses that say something to the effect of “9/11 never forgotten… God Bless America.” It can be annoying and obnoxious but to some people it is a much deeper reminder of the tragedy that happened because they lost someone. I was fortunate and didn’t know anyone that was involved, but I can vividly remember where I was, what I was doing, and what happened. I was in 6^th grade math with Mr. Tischler when my homeroom teacher came running in a panic. We turned on the TV and watched the coverage of what was happening and saw the second plane hit the World Trade Centers. Needless to say we didn’t do much of anything during school that day.

            I tell you this story out of remembrance and respect for those who were affected, but also to bring a reminder of hope in the solemnness of the day. What is the number that we are taught to call in case of emergency when we are little. 911 right? Well there is a different 911 that we should always remember as well. It’s God’s 911. We are reminded in Psalms 91:1 (clever isn’t it) that “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” If we trust God and remain in Him for all things, He will never fail us. He is the Almighty God who makes the stars, sky, earth, planets, galaxies, and through all that still has the time to be a personal God to each and every one of us. He knows you by name and knows your struggles, He knows if you are sad or rejoicing, and He knows how to take care of you. I know that my redeemer lives and is the ultimate hope and joy that we have in this life. That one day we can say I live with my redeemer.

“Be assured, if you walk with Him and look to Him and expect help from Him, He will never fail you.” –George Müller