One of the Good Guys

"And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved."  Words of Jesus, John 3:18-19

We lost one of the Good Ones a couple of days ago.  It's ironic that it happened on the 24th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack on the World Trade Center.

I normally don't use this Blog for political purposes, and I won't do so now, however, I will use this Blog to praise God for those who are not afraid to speak out about their Faith.

This man whose life was cut short by an assassin's bullet lived by the principle's of Micah 6:8.  He had this verse written on paper that laid upon his desk.  He kept this verse in his pocket.

He kept this verse in his heart.

He lived this verse.

"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"

This man lived his life with his faith first, his family second, church third, and then he lived his life for the youth of today who fill our college campuses. 

His heart was focused on the youth of America, to challenge them to think for themselves, to search for Truth, and to learn how to discuss issues, instead of destroying others.

When his wife first heard that her husband had been shot, the first thing she posted on all the Social Media Outlets was Psalm 46:10-11. "Be still and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah."

What a testimony in the moment of grief!

I heard something while listening to News Radio while I was driving home after this event happened.  The speaker reminded the listeners that God knew the moment of our conception, He knew the exact moment of our birth, He knows the exact number of our days, and He knows when we take our last breath.

Young or old, rich or poor, good or bad; we all have a beginning, and we all have an end.

So, what are we doing in between?

The darker our world becomes from evil, the brighter our lights will shine for the glory of God.

Darkness does not like the light, and it will do everything it can to put the light out.

This man's life might have been snuffed out by a cowardly sniper, but the principles that he lived for are stronger than ever before.

Truth will never be silenced.

My son texted me today and he said something very profound...

    He reminded me that "we will win in the end..."

        There IS victory in Jesus Christ!

            But that's just me!

"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

Words of Jesus, John 16:33

"Despite tribulations, God's goodness prevails."  Anonymous