Where was Our God on 9-11

Where was God on 9/11?





      Have you ever thought, "Where was
God on 9/11 when the World Trade Center
and the Pentagon were attacked?" Well, I
know where my God was on the morning of
September 11, 2001, and He was very busy!

      He was discouraging people from taking
those four flights. Together they could
accommodate more than 1,000 passengers,
yet there were only 266 aboard. He was on
those four flights giving the terrified
passengers the ability to stay calm. Not
one of the people who was called by a
loved one on one of the hijacked planes
mentioned that passengers were panicked,
nor was there any screaming in the
background. And on one of the flights, God
gave strength to the passengers to
overcome the hijackers.

      God was also busy creating obstacles to
prevent people who worked in the WTC from
getting to work on time. The work day had
begun, more than 50,000 people worked in
the two towers, yet only 20,000 were at
their desks. On that beautiful morning,
God created scores of unexpected traffic
delays, subway delays, and commuter train
delays. A PATH train packed with commuters
was stopped at a signal just short of the
WTC and was able to return to Jersey City.
And far more meetings were scheduled
elsewhere than was usual.

      God held up each of the two mighty towers
for a half hour so that the people on the
lower floors could get out. And when He
finally let go, He caused the towers to
fall inward rather than to topple over,
which would have killed so many more
people. The foundations of six surrounding
buildings were demolished by the fall of
the towers, but God held them up for many
hours until all the occupants were safely
evacuated.

      And when the WTC and Pentagon buildings
went down, my God picked up almost 3,500
of His children and carried them to their
home for all eternity. He also sat down
and cried that 19 of His children could
have so much hate in their hearts, that
they did not choose him, but another god
that doesn't exist, and now they are lost
forever.

      He sent people trained in dealing with
earthly disasters to save those that were
injured. And he sent in thousands of
others to help in any way they were
needed. And He brought people together
across the world in a way that moved
thousands to tears and hundreds of
thousands to prayer—and caused millions to
turn to the one true living God.

      He still isn't finished. Every day He
comforts those who lost loved ones. He is
encouraging others to reach out to those
who don't know Him or believe in Him. He
is giving the leaders of our great nation
the strength and conviction to do the
right thing, to follow His will, not a
popular poll.

      So if anyone ever asks, "Where was your
God on 9/11?" you can say, "He was
everywhere! And, in fact, he is everywhere
today and every day." Without a doubt,
this was the worst catastrophe most of us
have ever seen. I can't imagine getting
through such a difficult time without God
at my side. Without God, life would be
hopeless.
     

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Some More Thoughts...
As you might know, the head of one company
survived 9/11 because he took his son to
kindergarten.
Another fellow is alive because it was his turn
to bring donuts.
Another lady was late because her alarm clock
didn't go off on time.
One was late as a result of being stuck on the
NJ Turnpike because of an auto accident.
One more survivor missed his bus.
One spilled food on her clothes and had to take
time to change.
One's car wouldn’t start.
One went back to answer the telephone.
One had a child that dawdled and didn't get
ready as soon as he should have.
One couldn't get a taxi.
The one that, struck me was the man who put on a
new pair of shoes that morning,
went to work by his usual way but before he got
there, he developed a blister on his foot.
So he stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid.
That is why he is alive today.

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Now when I am stuck in traffic, miss an
elevator, turn back to answer a ringing
telephone...
all the little things that annoy me....
I think to myself, this is exactly where God
wants me to be at this very moment.

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Next time your morning seems to be going wrong,
the children are slow getting dressed, you can't
seem to find the car keys, you hit every traffic
light, don't get mad or frustrated; God is at
work watching over you.
May God continue to bless you with all those
annoying little things and may you remember
their possible purpose.