Weeping and Great Mourning

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.
‭Matthew‬ ‭2:18‬ ‭NIV‬

How many Rachel's are out there today weeping and mourning the loss of their children who died in Las Vegas Sunday and Monday. Yes, I realize that all or most of the victims were adults. But still they were somebody's children. Or spouses. Friends. Siblings. Parents. Whatever. And even those of us who are unrelated mourn. 

How can this be?

How can one man act as God and terminate the lives of so many --

and yet be such a coward as not to face the police when they arrived? 

What kind of man does that?

Don't you know the heart of God is broken once again at the senseless act of terrorism that rained down on His children. 

You know, Christ said He would come like a thief in the night and that we wouldn't know when that would be. We've got to be ready, y'all. 

Am I saying that this massacre was God's will. Absolutely not. No doubt, though, that some of the unsuspecting souls are now celebrating with the Saviour. But what about the others? 

Are we ready to meet our Maker?

Are our neighbors ready?

Lord, bless and comfort the families and friends of the fallen in Las Vegas. Bring healing and peace to the survivors and first responders. Thank you for providing salvation from evil for all who profess you as Lord. You, alone, are God and worthy of all praise.