A little before six this morning a house just down the street from my house caught on fire and the flames lit up the early morning sky in Sarnia. I don't know the people who lost their home but I was grateful to hear on the radio that they had escaped unharmed. Trouble can seem to come so quickly and without even a moment's notice.
We can't help but reflect on events such as this and ask the question "Why?". But, of course, it is the wrong question to ask. It is the wrong question because there is no answer this side of heaven. In the midst of all the troubles we face in life we can but look to that overwhelming sign of God's love for us - Jesus hanging on the cross- and be reassured that in his love He will take care of us in our moment of need. It may seem rather naive to, in the midst of trouble , still believe that God loves me but that is faith. I believe.
What a dramatic and difficult situation for your neighbours this morning. Hopefully those around the affected family will see this event as an opportunity to follow our Lord's commandment to love their neighbour as themselves and get involved with helpful gestures of love and support.
ReplyDeleteI listened to the news on the radio this morning and I thought that is very close to where Richard lives.
ReplyDelete