Tragedy

What words of comfort would any of us have for the parents, grandparents, siblings and friends of the little children that died yesterday? What words of comfort do we have for ourselves when the veil is lifted from our eyes and we realize that we are all extremely vulnerable to the attack of evil? As most of you know I'm a fighter and today I shall fight evil the only way I know how - with words of truth. Some of these words come from other sources - the Bible, Max Lucado, Mr. Rogers, but mainly it's a compilation of thoughts from a mere human, that is an inhabitant on a very dark planet, whose source of Light is trying to speak. When Moses was born what was the Pharaoh's command? All baby boys were to be killed. Moses lived. When Jesus was born what was the command of King Herod? All baby boys were to be killed. Jesus lived. Everywhere we turn Light is trying to be extinguished by darkness. It's maddening when we try to make sense of this. The sound of the lies can be deafening. The stories of the tragedies and the sadness draw us, but the still small voice of the Light is what is at the core of our souls. Let that small voice of the Light rise up in you today. Let us shout from the mountaintops that evil will not prevail. Let us remember that our children will grow up to be LIGHTHOUSES that will shine in the darkness if we continue to fill them with truth and goodness. Let us throw off the spirit of heaviness for the garment of praise. You see, Satan wants us to think we are powerless and vulnerable and the attacks are eminent and harsh, but we must remember we can chase him down and shove his nasty tail back into hell where he belongs. We must remind of him of his future. God is the victor. The innocent were slayed yesterday, just like they were before the coming of Moses (the deliverer) and Jesus (the Savior) so be encouraged my brothers and sisters. God will bring deliverance and salvation to this land. I believe with all my heart that those children did not die in vain. I have to believe that their precious, innocent souls ushered in the Spirit of the Living God to vanquish evil. God is awake, alive and will squash the head of the serpent. Rise up prayer warriors - we cannot sit back any longer and wring our hands in hopes it will go away - God is calling us to fight in the Spirit. Put down your man made weapons and fight the way God is calling you to fight. Pray, lift up holy hands, teach your children to love the Lord Your God with all their hearts, souls and strength. Teach your young men to be men of valor and honor. Teach your girls to walk in the shoes of our sisters Deborah, Ruth, Sarah, Anna and Priscilla. Bless - do not curse your enemies and always, always, always proclaim that GREATER is He that is in us than he that is in this world. I give you my heart today Lord - fresh and anew. Let your Light shine through me. Teach me how to change the face of this planet for good. Do not let me be a tool of the enemy, but an instrument of Your love. Bless those that are weeping and thank you for the compassion to weep with them. Comfort them and thank you today for Your mighty hand that still holds the scepter of control. In the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.