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A True Patriot
Introduction:
Some events in human history impact us so greatly, that we will forever remember the circumstance surrounding where we were when we heard the news.
I remember watching as Christa McAuliffe began her journey to be the first teacher in space, only to have it end so abruptly and tragically.
September 11, 2001, was a day that Americans will never forget.
It was a day that changed our way of life forever, a day that destroyed our sense of invincibility.
When the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center and the walls of the Pentagon fell to the ground, citizens feared what would become of their great country.
Thoughts turned to religion and to the Bible.
How could a loving God let this happen?
How can Christians continue to worship a God who presides over such destruction and catastrophe?
We find an example similar to in the Bible.
Nehemiah was broken hearted over the broken wall and the burned gates.
Nehemiah was a patriot.
He allowed the words of affliction and reproach move him to do something.
Note what Nehemiah did.
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He was concerned for his nation
A. He sat down and wept, mourned, fasted and prayed.
B. We too should be concerned so that we will pray.
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He chose to get involved
A. His concern led to his choice to get involved.
B. Nothing will be accomplished sitting idly by.
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He cried to God
Many cried to God on that dreaded day September 11th 2001 when our country was attacked by terrorists.
Some cried to God for help.
Some cried to God for strength.
Some cried to God for family members
Some cried to God for friends
Some though cried and wondered where God was.
Question:
Where was God on that day when planes crashed into the twin towers and pentagon?
A. The same place He was when Adam rebelled in Eden – waiting to cover his sin.
A. The same place He was when Adam rebelled in Eden – waiting to cover his sin.
B. The same place He was when Noah built an ark – protecting him from disaster.
Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.
C. The same place He was when Job lost everything he had, proving Himself to be God despite unfortunate circumstances.
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Noah experienced the world’s greatest natural disaster, Job no doubt ranked near the top of personal disaster.
Though Job was an upright man he still experienced great loss.
D. The same place He was when Daniel () was thrown to hungry lions – resting comfortably on a “lion-skin-rug” while jealous men sought to end his life because of his faithful testimony.
But maybe the greatest insight into the heart of God when a tragedy strikes such as the 9-11 is to consider
E. The same place He was when Jesus hung on the Cross – enduring the pain of sacrificing His Son for the benefit of others.
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Conclusion:
Could God have stopped what His Son went through.
Sure, but He had a larger picture in view.
There was a greater good to be accomplished by the suffering and death of Jesus.
Through the suffering of One, many would be made whole.
Through the sacrifice of One, many would have their sins forgiven.
Through the death of One, many would be made alive.
He wasn’t just sitting idle and helpless as His Son suffered.
He was using the schemes of wicked hearts to bring about the redemption of mankind.
God was not surprised by 9/11,
Though no doubt He was saddened by it.
God did not cause 9/11, BUT He did and still comforts those affected by it.
God may not prevent future acts of terrorism, BUT He will provide peace to those whose hearts are filled with hatred if they will turn to Him.
But He will provide peace to those whose hearts are filled with hatred if they will turn to Him.
You may have been affected by that day that we will never forgotten and history books will inform the future generations of.
If there was to be another 9/11 and you were a victim where would you be?
The Bible says in ,
A true patriot is and stays concerned for their nation, doesn’t complain but choses to get involved and make things better, goes to God for help and doesn’t blame Him.
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