I read "Let's Roll" over the weekend by Lisa Beamer. This was very timely given the 3rd year anniversary of 9/11 tomorrow.
I was struck by 3 things while reading the book about Todd Beamer and the heroic acts of the passengers on United Flight 93:
1. Todd and Lisa Beamer are just like us. Before 9/11, had we lived close to them, we probably would have been friends. We have a lot in common: age, life stage, deep faith adventures with Jesus.
2. My earthly life is very short and it could end at anytime. As Pastor Henderson said during last week's sermon, we live in a small dot on the line of Eternity. "While we live in the dot, we must learn to live FOR the line."
3. Some people in this world hate me. The enemy of my soul has many people in this world convinced that I am an evil infidel and should be destroyed. I can't imagine living life motivated by hatred. But then Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy" and Peter said, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." I'm not afraid. It's just reality and a wake up call to Christians that no matter what there's a war being fought and Praise Jesus, He's already won!
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Hey Krista -
I read this book too. They went to Wheaton College, where I went. My sister was friends with them and Lisa is my good friend's cousin. I liked the part about how she had just been studying the book of Esther in preparation 'for such a time as this.'
Carmen
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