Oct 28 2008
Prosperity in the Midst of Famine - part 2
A friend from work was telling me the other day about a certain church that sat right next to the World Trade Center twin towers, before they were tragically destroyed on 9/11. Do you remember seeing the news coverage of people running from the towers, running from stores and shops and businesses that were blocks from the towers? Especially when the towers toppled down. It looked like destruction spanned for blocks and blocks. But that church I just mentioned — it was completely unscathed. It wasn’t destroyed by the debris. It didn’t topple over. No, it was fine. In fact, that church went on to offer food and supplies to the people whose lives were turned upside down by that devastating event. That church became a resting place for the fireman and emergency workers working non-stop to save people from the debris surrounding the towers. As my friend finished telling me this story, she reminded me of Psalm 91: A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes. … If you make the Most High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge - then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways (verses 7-11).