Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Therefore

It has happened again.

Another terrorist attack.

We have seen far too much of this in recent years.

I've written about this far too often.

This time it's Brussels.

We grieve for the people of Brussels.  For the lives lost.  And for those who are left behind, without their family members and friends.

We grieve.

We are angry that this has been allowed to happen again.

And we grow anxious.

This time it's Brussels. 

Where will it happen next?

When will it happen next?

This time it's Brussels. 

Next time it might be us.

And our anxiety grows.

But we must remember.

Therefore

That's the word we must remember.

It's there in Psalm 46, right between verses 1 and 2. 

Therefore is a word of conclusion. 

It's a word that says because this is true.

Therefore is a word we need to hold on to.

When we grieve. 

And when we are angry. 

And especially when we are anxious.


"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea."  (Psalm 46:1-2 NASB, emphasis mine)

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