On September 11th of 2001, the people of the U.S. were shocked by the most fatal attack on American soil in U.S. history.
On that day of horror, thousands of people lost their lives, thousands more were injured, and millions of people were terrorized.
Do you wonder where God was? Have you asked yourself questions about that terrible day? Why did this happen? What should I do? Where do I turn? Rest assured: you are not alone in asking questions.
Even righteous Job, in the mist of severe testing, asked “Why?” Perhaps you are searching for answers to some of these same questions.
We are not left to our own thinking and opinions to find out all the answers. We have a reliable source to answer the question why — the Bible, God's Word, is sufficient.
What does the most important book ever written have to say about why this happened? In this little writing, you will find some of God's answers to the hardest questions. You will see how God desires a personal relationship with you. It is our prayer that you will find strength, comfort, and peace through the Word of God.
peace
Do these things happen to people that love God?
Psalm 34:19; Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
How can God allow this when it seems so tragic?
Psalm 18:30; As for God, His way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: He is a shield to all those that trust in Him.
Psalm 119:71; It is food for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn Thy statutes.
Will God help me?
Psalm 46:1; God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
How should I respond to what has happened?
Job 1:20-22; Then Job....fell to the ground and worshipped. And he said: “....The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD.” In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong.
What if I feel overwhelmed with grief, hurt, and pain?
Psalm 138:3; In the day when I cried Thou answered me, and strengthened me with strength in my soul.
Where can I find rest from the turmoil in my mind?
Isaiah 26:3; Thou wilt keep him in peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee [God]: because he trusts in Thee.
hope
Was / Is God really in control?
Psalm 66:7; he ruleth by his power for ever; His eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Psalm 103:19; The LORD hath prepared His throne in the heavens; and His kingdom ruleth over all.
Does God know my pain, hurt, and fear?
Romans 8:26; Likewise the Spirit also helpeth ou infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
How should I view this in light of eternity?
2 Corinthians 4:17; For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal of glory.
Can I still trust God?
Psalm 9:10; And they that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.
Has God abandoned me?
Jeremiah 29:11; for I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
comfort
Is God near to me?
Psalm 34:18; The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
What if I'm ready to give up?
Psalm 27:13-14; I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, ad He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
How can this experience help me in the future?
2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Can something good come from this?
Romans 8:28; And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.
Where can I find help to make it through this?
2 Corinthians 12:9; And He said unto me, “My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Why is this the
Ultimate Comfort?
This One True God, Who is the Ultimate Comforter, promises us forgiveness of sins, removal of guilt, peace of mind, and eternal life.
Would you like to experience this Ultimate Comfort?
In His Word, God lovingly shows you that you must see your helpless condition and turn to Him alone for forgiveness. You must:
Recognize your sinful, hopeless condition -for all have sinned(Romans 3:23). Recognize your absolute need for God to rescue you from your sin -for by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves(Ephesians 2:8-9). Understand that the price for sin is death in Hell -for the wages of sin is death(Romans 6:23). Believe that the Lord Jesus Christ lovingly paid the price for you sin on the Cross -Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). Believe that the Lord Jesus Christ rose from the dead - believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead(Romans 10:9). Turn from your sin. Be willing to forsake all your wrong actions and attitudes - repent ye, and believe the gospel(Mark 1:15). Trust Christ alone to save you - I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6).
If you desire to trust Christ to save you, give you peace, and restore hope in your life simply ASK HIM. Come in faith believing that He truly is there, that He love you, and that He is faithful to do that which He promises. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10:13).
questions
Where is God?
Psalm 139:9-10; If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall Thy had lead me, and Thy right hand shall hold me.
What do I do with my pain, hurt, and fears?
I Peter 5:7; Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you. Psalm 23:4; Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
Why did God allow this to happen?
Isaiah 55:8-9; For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, says the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
Does God love me?
Jeremiah 31:3b; Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
Is God evil and harsh for allowing this to happen?
Psalm 92:15; ....The LORD is upright: He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.
Are you still asking WHY?
The answer is simple. Men saved by the blood of Jesus Christ, the One and Only true God, don't kill other humans beings.
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On September 11th of 2001, the people of the U.S. were
Recognize your sinful, hopeless condition - for all have sinned (Romans 3:23).