At breakfast last Friday the conversation centered on what happened in Aurora, Colorado the night before. Many questions were asked, "Why would someone do something like this?", "How can something like this happen?", "Does the guy who did it have social problems?" were just some of the questions. Mostly, though, there were prayers for those who were harmed, their family and friends, and anyone who may have been witnessed to this horrific crime.
In the days between then and today we've heard stories on the news about the bravery and heroism displayed in that theater and surrounding areas. We heard about the police rushing injured to local hospitals, young people laying over the bodies of friends to protect them, friends staying with friends amid the sound of bullets ringing through the theater, family staying with family as bodies fell around them. We even heard of a story about a 13 year old girl who covered her friend's wound to slow the flow of blood as she dialed 911 with her other hand.
These are all amazing stories of courage and self-sacrifice; these are all stories of amazing love. These are all stories of where God lives in today's world.
Psalm 145:10-18 reminds us that God is alive, and active, in our world and in our lives. My favorite verse in this Psalm is 14; "The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down."
Yes, a horrific thing happened in that quiet town last Friday, but the actions of our heroes display God's love without question.
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