It is 9-11. Eight years ago at 7am, on that fateful Tuesday morning, my Dad called me and told me that New York was under attack and the Twin Towers had fallen. I was dumbfounded and turned on the TV in disbelief. It was too much for my safe, Canadian mind to handle. That week they cancelled TV commericials and the News was on all day and all night as people tried to get a handle on what had just happened.
As I examine the last eight years and see the devastating effects of the war on terror I have to agree with the CBC political analyst who said that World War Three began on that day--but it would be a different kind of war--one that would last for at least twenty years.
Indeed, it doesn't look like the worldwide conflict is going to be done anytime soon. In the mean time I was reading 1 Peter again today and saw some stuff about Jesus and about how knowing Him should affect us as His Christians on earth....
1 Peter 2:23 23 - When He was reviled and insulted, He did not revile or offer insult in return; [when] He was abused and suffered, He made no threats [of vengeance]; but he trusted [Himself and everything] to Him Who judges fairly. (Amplified Bible)
And how should Jesus' conduct affect my life when I am attacked?
1 Peter 3:9 9Never return evil for evil or insult for insult (scolding, tongue-lashing, berating), but on the contrary blessing [praying for their welfare, happiness, and protection, and truly pitying and loving them]. For know that to this you have been called, that you may yourselves inherit a blessing [from God--that you may obtain a blessing as heirs, bringing welfare and happiness and protection].
Kinda makes you go: Hmmm.
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